Welcome to Riverside Training Program & Riverside Coffee Shop

ABOUT US​

Coffee with a Cause. Here, every sip comes with a story of growth and empowerment. 

Mission Statement: To provide a meaningful program that promotes community inclusion and social interaction as well as teach vocational, social, and life skills that will result in a more independent, productive, and healthy lifestyle for teens and young adults diagnosed with autism and other developmental delays. We are a 501c(3) nonprofit ( EIN 86-2612482) that runs Riverside Coffee Shop as part of our vocational training program.

Program Summary

This two year program is designed for learners who wish to build job skills, specifically in a coffeeshop setting. The following are just a few of the many concepts we cover in our classroom:

  • How to be an efficient and communicative co-worker
  • How to prepare for an interview
  • How to fill out a job application
  • How to understand your paycheck, pay bills, etc.
  • How to build skills and perform daily commonplace tasks

Student in classroom
Student in classroom
Students in classroom
Students in classroom

How to apply

This two year program is designed for learners who wish to build job skills, specifically in a coffeeshop setting. The following are just a few of the many concepts we cover in our classroom:

  • Fill out the intake form below and submit it online.
  • The intake form will be reviewed by our Program Manager who will call to schedule a visit.
  • Come visit!  Bring your prospective student intern to the coffee shop.  Explore the options and learn more about the program.
  • Think you’re a good fit? Fill out the enrollment form and return it to the Program Manager.
  • If accepted, you will receive an email with a start date! 

Venue

Modern coffee shop interior with wooden tables and black chairs.

Bookings During Open Hours

Venue PriceFree
Add a private barista and server$25/hour

Bookings After Hours

Venue Price$50/hour
Add a private barista and server$25/hour

Events

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June 29th, Authors Night At Riverside Coffee Shop. Timothy Joseph, 6:30-8:30PM

July 4, Come see us at the Farragut Parade

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Our Coffee Fans Speak!​

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Mike Stanley
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Such a great experience. 24 oz cold brew made perfectly. Breakfast sandwich recommendation was spot on. Friendly service, delightful atmosphere. I need to ask friends to breakfast more often just to come back.
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Gabe Loving
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great place!
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Rue Speth
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I love this place so much!! I’ve been going for a few months now, and the coffee is always delicious! The baristas are so nice and always have a wonderful attitude and are very personable. The atmosphere is always enjoyable, even when there are a lot of people! Support your local coffee shops 🫶🏼
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Eleanor Wolfe
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I'm a Gregorian chant singer and the food is as good as the acoustics.
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Andre A.
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5/5 for service and atmosphere. 4/5 coffee. 3/5 food. Nice coffee shop with super friendly staff and nice seating to hang out. Very welcoming and warm. Coffee was good, few choices for tea. Food was not great - felt basic and pre made. Riverside would be 5/5 with improvement of food menu items to be more custom. Overall nice coffee shop, with great coaches and tables to hang out.
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Connerboss
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Not impressed. Nice place tho.
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Anne Bragg
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I absolutely love this place. If I’m meeting a friend, I always try to meet here. It’s such a lovely place and never very busy. And the ministry behind it is so precious. They support social needs. Look into their story. Also, this next month, every Friday all their coffee drinks are free. A local business is picking up the tab of your drink. So come show them some love. Bring all your friends! Tell everyone you know. Don’t let chain coffee shops put them out of business. :) Kid friendly. They have toys and a convenient area for kids to play as well as lots of seating options. They also have some gluten free and dairy free options.
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Forever127
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The lady who took our order was so kind!! And she was very helpful. The matcha so so good and the chocolate pumpkin danish! They are a good company to buy from as well because they help special needs young adults and the cute cozy environment local was also a good experience
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16239 Hwy 70 E, Lenoir City, Tennessee 37772


Monday-Saturday
7am - 6pm
​Sunday
830am-2pm


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