With the current state of affairs in our country and throughout the world it is more important now than ever to become self-reliant and prepare for emergencies. We have all seen the chaos created by natural disasters like Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, which left many people in rough shape and totally unprepared for even a few days without power or the comforts and conveniences of modern life. This group focuses on recruiting and developing local and neighborhood preparedness networks and coordin …

The Eastern Tennessee Preppers is a group devoted to being prepared for the worst life has to throw at us. From Earthquakes, Tornados, Floods, War, Financial and Economic Collapse, and Pandemics or worse. Our mission is to ensure our families and ourselves are able to not only to survive but to help those around us recover. Whether you are "kicking the tires", just getting into prepping and would like to learn more, or have years of prepping and experience on your hands we encourage you to join …

Do you know how to grow all the food your family needs? Can you live without power for more than an hour or two? Do you know how to hunt without bullets, or how to dress a rabbit? Can you tie any knot other than the one on your shoe? Do you want to learn? So do I. With all the talk about worsening weather, economic meltdowns, and (yes, I'm joking) zombies, I thought it might be better to be safe than sorry. Come over and we can learn together, or come to teach. Children welcome, haters forbidden …