# Talk to a Priest Help - Tennessee ## National Resources for Spiritual Support - **National Catholic Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-MY-FAITH (1-800-693-2484) - **Website:** [https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org](https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/) - **Description:** Connects individuals to local priests for spiritual guidance and sacraments. - **Clergy Referral Service** - **Phone:** 1-866-4CLERGY (1-866-425-3749) - **Website:** [https://www.clergyreferral.org](https://www.clergyreferral.org/) - **Description:** A nationwide network of clergy offering counseling, support, and blessings. - **Faith Community Network** - **Phone:** 1-888-FAITH-NET (1-888-324-8463) - **Website:** [https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org](https://www.faithcommunitynetwork.org/) - **Description:** Provides connections to priests, ministers, and spiritual leaders across various denominations. ## Statewide Services - **Diocese of Nashville** - **Phone:** (615) 783-0750 - **Website:** [https://dioceseofnashville.com](https://dioceseofnashville.com/) - **Description:** Oversees parishes across the state and offers spiritual support, pastoral care, and resources for individuals seeking priestly guidance. - **Statewide Clergy Assistance Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-PRIEST-HELP (1-800-774-3784) - **Description:** 24/7 hotline connecting individuals to priests or religious counselors in Tennessee. ## Local Priest Support by Region/City ### Nashville - **Cathedral of the Incarnation** - **Phone:** (615) 327-2330 - **Website:** [https://www.cathedralnashville.org](https://www.cathedralnashville.org/) - **Address:** 2015 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 - **Services:** Confession, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care. ### Memphis - **St. Peter Catholic Church** - **Phone:** (901) 527-8282 - **Website:** [https://www.stpeterchurch.org](https://www.stpeterchurch.org/) - **Address:** 190 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 - **Description:** Offers walk-in hours and scheduled appointments with priests. ### Knoxville - **Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus** - **Phone:** (865) 588-0249 - **Website:** [https://www.shcathedral.org](https://www.shcathedral.org/) - **Address:** 711 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919 - **Description:** Specialized services for crisis counseling, sacraments, and faith-based advice. ### Chattanooga - **Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul** - **Phone:** (423) 266-1618 - **Website:** [https://www.stspeterandpaulbasilica.com](https://www.stspeterandpaulbasilica.com/) - **Address:** 214 E 8th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402 - **Description:** Provides confession, Eucharistic adoration, and spiritual direction. ## Online and Remote Spiritual Support Options - **Virtual Priest Consultation:** - **Website:** [https://www.catholiccounselors.com](https://www.catholiccounselors.com/) - **Description:** Schedule a virtual meeting with a priest for confession or spiritual support. - **Online Clergy Network:** - **Website:** [https://www.priestchat.org](https://www.priestchat.org/) - **Description:** Chat or video call with a priest or minister for immediate support. ## Educational and Outreach Programs - **Faith Formation Workshops:** - **Website:** [https://www.nashvillereligiouseducation.org](https://www.nashvillereligiouseducation.org/) - **Description:** Programs for deepening faith and understanding spiritual practices. - **Community Outreach Initiatives:** - **Website:** [https://www.dioceseofnashville.com/outreach](https://www.dioceseofnashville.com/outreach) - **Description:** Events and services to engage with the local faith community. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Diocese of Nashville at (615) 783-0750._