Communities Directory: Twelve Tribes Community in Chattanooga

Formed: 1972 Established: 1972

Twelve Tribes Community in Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee,

United States

Between 1972 and 1978 we lived in several homes in Chattanooga TN on Vine Street, growing from just a handful of people to about 150. We ran seven restaurants known as “Yellow Delis”, three in Chattanooga and four in neighboring towns. Our purpose was to live a whole-hearted life and to obey the scriptures as explained in Acts 2 and 4 — to share a common life together learning how to love like our Master Yahshua (Jesus) did. We devoted ourselves to “serving the fruit of the spirit” at all of our Yellow Delis throughout the region.

Since then we have traveled to New England, the Midwest, the West Coast, Canada, throughout Europe and even South America and Australia to take the life that we found to these many other places. We have also raised a lot of children, many who are following our footsteps and taking on our faith.

Over the past thirty-five years we have grown to several thousand members, with over 50 communities in ten countries. We are known as the Twelve Tribes and you can learn more about us at www.twelvetribes.com

We have returned to Chattanooga, TN, our original starting place, and have opened a new Yellow Deli at 737 McCallie Avenue and we have community homes where people can live together, overcoming the enemies that divide mankind and to achieve instead a life of peace and love. At the new Yellow Deli which is located on the campus of UTC, we are promoting free speech through symposiums and open forums.

Our desire is to reach out to the people who live in the Chattanooga area, our spawning ground 35 years ago, and to show them a viable demonstration of love being lived out and perfected in unity. We welcome everyone to visit us at our new residence located at 900 Oak Street in the Fort Wood district. This house is being used as a center for hospitality and for people we meet to get to know what we're all about. Our doors are always open!

Just give us a call at 423-698-6591. You can come for a day or to stay. Check our other Twelve Tribes’ Communities that are listed to learn more about us.

Status: Alive and well

Website: http://www.yellowdeli.com/

Contact:

Ed Wiseman
316 N. Seminole
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411 United States
Phone: 423-698-6591

Links:

Twelve Tribes - Commonwealth of Israel: The main website for the Twelve Tribes Communities

Former/Other Names: Vine House Christian Community, Lighthouse Brigade, Yellow Deli

Last Updated:9/11/2008

Visitors Accepted

(Our home is always open to those who are interested in our life)

Visitor Process: Give us a call or write, or just drop by...

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Network Affiliations:

Twelve Tribes

Population Adult Members: 25 Child Members: 15 Non-member Residents: (varies as people come to stay with us) Open to new adults: Yes (We are constantly seeking to share what we have!) Open to new children: Yes (We love to have new families come to join us. Children need a purpose for their lives!) Gender Balance: 50% M 50% F Age Focus: No Focus	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders (We are learning to recognize the grace and wisdom in each person, all are able to speak from the Spirit who leads us) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: 100% income sharing (Like the bees, we are all for one and one for all.) Labor Contribution: Expected (If you don't work you don't eat, right?) Join Fee: No
Land and Buildings Suburban Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 1 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: none Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited

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