Built for the community, by the community, TennMesh is an off-grid text messaging network across East Tennessee. Using license-free LoRa radios, members can communicate with others in the mesh with no internet, no cell service, and no grid power required..
Decentralized / Off-Grid / Community-powered
How It Works
Get a Radio
LoRa mesh devices start around $30-100. Check out our recommended devices to get started.
Install & Configure
Flash MeshCore firmware and apply our local settings. Just takes about 10 minutes with our setup guide.
Start Messaging
Connect via Bluetooth to your phone and you're ready. Works anywhere within mesh range.
What We Do
TennMesh is a community-built mesh network in East Tennessee using MeshCore. This community network offers text messaging that works without cell towers, internet, or electricity from the grid. All that's needed is an inexpensive mesh radio to communicate with others in range. Our network is designed for emergency preparedness, community building, and resilient communication.
Emergency Ready
Communication that works when traditional networks fail. No power or internet needed.
Community Owned
Built and maintained by local volunteers. NO corporations, NO subscriptions.
Private Messaging
Talk to the community on the Public channel or friends & familiy on your own Private channel.
Get In Touch
Have questions? Want to connect with other mesh enthusiasts in Tennessee? Join our community channels to learn more, get help, and stay updated.
TennMesh MeshCore Settings
Companion Device Settings
- Preset
- USA/Canada (Recommended)
- Frequency
- 910.525 MHz
- Bandwidth
- 62.5 kHz
- Spread Factor
- 7
- Coding Rate
- 5 or 8 for weak signals
Repeater Settings
- Preset
- USA/Canada (Recommended)
- Frequency
- 910.525 MHz
- Spread Factor
- 7
- Coding Rate
- 8