We need your help building an off-grid communications network using MeshCore in Tennessee
MeshCore is an open-source off-grid communication system that uses inexpensive LoRa radios to create a regional mesh network.No cell towers.
No internet.
Community-powered.
Our current focus during this inital deployment is East Tennessee from the Chattanooga area up north to the Knoxville areaWith enough volunteers, we can build:
A backbone network across East Tennessee
Redundant off-grid communication
A community-driven tech project anyone can join
You don’t need any radio experience... just an interest and a willingness to learn and help.
🔧 Become a builder
Help plan, assemble, or deploy MeshCore nodes in your area.🏠 Host a Repeater
If you have a home, hilltop, or property with good elevation, you might be the perfect host site. And if you're part of a ham radio club with access to towers, those locations are especially valuable for repeater coverage.🛰️ Join the Community
Even if you’re new, you can learn, contribute, and help the project grow.
Discord (Recommended)
Real-time planning + updates
Telegram
Mobile-friendly group
Email
Not a Discord or Telegram user?
Send us an Email!
Example Email:
Hi! I'm interested in helping with the TennMesh MeshCore project.My general location: Knoxville
My role (Builder / Host / Both / Just learning): Host
Any details about my site or skills: I'm a ham radio operator with a 50' tower at a location with decent elevation
Best way to contact me: EmailThanks!