East Tennessee
In East Tennessee, Youth Villages offers our full continuum of programs serving emotionally and behaviorally troubled youth – Intercept®, MST, Residential Treatment Programs, Foster Care, LifeSetTM, and Specialized Crisis Services.
Programs
Provided to East Tennessee

Intercept®
Strengthening families to prevent or limit the need for foster care

Residential treatment programs
Intensive support for children with serious emotional and behavioral issues on residential campuses

Lifeset™
Helping young adults make a successful transition to adulthood

Multisystemic Therapy®
For teens who are at-risk of placement out of home due to anti-social behavior

Foster Care
Foster hope with a village behind you.

Adoption

Specialized Crisis Services
Providing specially trained, crisis counselors 24 hours a day
Our Results
- Overall satisfaction with Youth Villages: 93.8%
- Youth living at home or independently 1 year after discharge: 89%
- Youth in school and/or employed 1 year after discharge: 97.8%
- Youth reporting no trouble with the law 1 year after discharge: 88.8%
Figures represent data gathered in FY23-25 for all youth served for more than 60 days across all programs.
It was a year of record growth and innovation for Youth Villages.
Additional Resources
Tennessee Fact Sheet
196,958
youth served in Tennessee
Help create lasting change in East Tennessee

Donate
Your one-time or continuing contribution goes directly to helping children and young adults get the chance they deserve.

VOLUNTEER
You can provide a direct, positive force in the lives of young people being treated through Youth Villages at our residential campuses and beyond.

Attend an event
Youth Villages events are a great way to support families in your local community and have a great time while you’re doing it.

Mentoring
You can become a powerful, positive force in the life of a child with emotional and behavioral problems.

License plate
Tennessee residents can show their support for Youth Villages with a specialty license plate for cars registered in the state of Tennessee.
stories of hope
Helping children and families live successfully
Youth Villages Scholar Spotlighted on KGW’s Hello, Rose City
Youth Villages in Oregon was recently featured on KGW’s Hello, Rose City, spotlighting DJ, a Youth Villages Scholar, and the skills he gained through the financial literacy program.
Join us for Tacos & Tequila, benefiting Youth Villages
Get ready to indulge in a tantalizing celebration of Mexican flavors at Tacos & Tequila hosted by Urban Restaurant Group and benefiting Youth Villages programs in Oregon!
Texas report explores ways to strengthen extended foster care for older youth
Extended foster care is one of the most important tools states have to support young people as they move into adulthood. When it works well, it provides stability, relationships and practical support at a time when most young adults still depend on family and community.
Mississippi young adult selected for prestigious Congressional foster youth internship program
Youth Villages is proud to announce that Layla Nytes, a participant in its LifeSet™ program, has been selected for the 2026 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) Foster Youth Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
CCAI Foster Youth Internship
Congratulations to Layla, a LifeSet young adult, on being selected for the CCAI Foster Youth Internship in Washington, D.C. this summer.
New England Donor Spotlight: The Giffords
Our family is always on the lookout for nonprofit partners doing meaningful, high-impact work. Our philanthropic team at Bank of America introduced us to Youth Villages, and it immediately felt like a perfect fit.
A day in the life Madi Harp, licensed program expert
As a licensed program expert (LPE) with Youth Villages, Madi Harp often acts as the team’s beloved ‘work mom.’ Her role is dedicated to supporting young adults facing mental health challenges.
Local expert explains how music can relieve stress for students
With spring break ending and summer break ahead, this time of year can lead to student burnout. But there’s an easy solution… music!
Devin finds independence with LifeSet
At 20 years old, Devin now feels confident about the future he is building and has strong faith in his direction. Growing up, he spent time in foster homes and under the care of the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Welcoming a new sibling into the family
Welcoming a new child into the family is an adjustment for parents and siblings. This transition is difficult for children welcoming a sibling for the first time, who are used to having a lot of individualized attention.
Local Leadership

Charmaine Kromer
Chief Operations Officer for Community-based Programs, Tennessee
Kromer joined Youth Villages in 1996 and has worked as a family counselor, clinical supervisor, regional supervisor and director in the organization. Before joining Youth Villages, Kromer worked in special education and as a therapist in a psychiatric hospital setting.
Amanda Tillman
Executive Director, Community Based Programs
Melissa Jackson-Wade
Program Director
Betsy Lambert
Managing Director
LOCATIONS
Chattanooga
6236 Air Park Drive, Suite A
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Directions
Contact
Phone: 423-954-8890
Fax: 423-954-8880
Knoxville
9111 Cross Park Drive, Suite E-475
Knoxville, TN 37923
Directions
Contact
Phone: 865-560-2550
Fax: 865-560-2580
Johnson City
3915 Bristol Highway, #101
Johnson City, TN 37601
Directions
Contact
Phone: 423-283-6500
Fax: 423-283-6501
Morristown
225 West First North Street, Suite 302
Millennium Square Building
Morristown, TN 37814
Directions
Contact
Phone: 423-522-2200
Fax: 423-522-2180