Tennessee Urban Outdoors

Embrace the outdoors: Join the adventure with TUO

Get ready to enjoy the great outdoors with TUO – the organization dedicated to helping black and brown families improve their health and wellbeing through fun outdoor activities!

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TN Urban Outdoors

At Tennessee Urban Outdoors (TUO)​, we empower black and brown families to embrace the outdoors, removing barriers and fostering a supportive community for transformative outdoor experiences.

Mission

TUO empowers black and brown families to embrace outdoor engagement, removing barriers and promoting health, happiness, and well-being.

Vision

Our vision is a thriving outdoor community where black and brown families connect with nature and each other, fostering empowerment and environmental stewardship.

How Our Outdoor Services Work

Our Proud Sponsors

Board Of Directors

Demetra Davis

President

LaVor Rogers, M. Ed.

Program Manager

Corey-Jenkins

Corey Jenkins

Sr. to Board of Directors

Willie G. Adams

Willie George Adams, born December 10, 1945, in Chattanooga, TN to George and Willa Adams, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on 25 June 2022. Willie was a highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran of the United States Army having served as a part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the 101st Airborne Division.

Willie Adams showed outstanding achievement and dedication to his country. Having gone to Vietnam on 3 separate tours, Adams received 2 purple hearts, and certainly returned home an American hero

A Little Introductory Video About Us

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Community Voices

Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson

Dentist

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Jessica Smith
Jessica Smith

Marketing Manager

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Ashley Davis
Ashley Davis

Elementary School Teacher

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Michael Brown
Michael Brown

Construction Manager

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John Thompson
John Thompson

Data Analyst

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