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Volunteers in Wilson County, Tennessee, will take to the streets this Thursday to count every person experiencing homelessness, not just for data, but to make sure no neighbor goes unseen. Their work unlocks vital funding and services that could change lives. #
After a winter storm left Middle Tennessee buried in fallen branches, volunteers are stepping up to help clear roads and neighborhoods. Communities in Robertson and Rutherford counties are organizing cleanup efforts while power crews work to restore the last outages.
Nearly every county in Tennessee just reported lower unemployment, with 93 out of 95 seeing job growth from June to July. The state's job market is proving stronger than last year across the board.
United Way of Wilson County launched an ambitious initiative to lift 1,000 working families out of poverty, starting with a community summit that brought together leaders to understand root causes. Nearly 28% of Wilson County children live below the poverty line, but local leaders are ready to change that.
When a brutal winter storm left residents stranded in their homes across Sumner County, Tennessee, volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors in need. Communities across Middle Tennessee are finding silver linings as neighbors help neighbors recover from the dangerous ice storm.
Sullivan County's graduating students are on track to earn over $1.2 billion in their lifetimes thanks to a mentorship program connecting high schoolers to college and careers. The nonprofit tnAchieves is now touring all 67 Tennessee counties to share success stories and recruit more mentors.
Five people in Greene County, Tennessee just celebrated a life-changing milestone: graduating from Recovery Court after conquering addiction. Their success stories prove that with the right support, recovery is possible.
When a historic ice storm paralyzed rural Tennessee, everyday volunteers in Putnam County stepped up to help first responders reach people in need. Their efforts are making a real difference as the community battles dangerous conditions.
Carroll County, Tennessee brought neighbors together for an all-day Juneteenth celebration that started with a downtown parade and ended with dancing. The community festival featured food, activities, and fellowship that reminded everyone what happens when people choose connection over division.
When a graduation fight made headlines, Pastor James Jones brought his Tennessee town together for a festival celebrating what Lauderdale County really stands for. Churches, businesses, and residents filled downtown Ripley with food, music, and a powerful message of moving forward together.
A small-town service club in Wayne County, Tennessee just raised thousands of dollars selling Vidalia onions, with one dedicated volunteer moving 120 bags herself. The funds support everyone from special education students to assisted living residents across their rural community.
A passerby pulled a trapped driver from a burning vehicle moments before flames engulfed the car in Meigs County, Tennessee. The quick-thinking Good Samaritan's actions likely saved a life Tuesday morning.
A local Knights of Columbus chapter in Franklin County, Tennessee turned their annual spaghetti dinner into $2,700 for neighbors facing emergencies. The funds will help Good Samaritan Ministries provide food, utilities, and baby supplies to families in crisis.
When winter storms knocked out power across Hardin County, Tennessee, teachers and students turned their high school into a lifeline. Two weeks later, volunteers are still serving hot meals and hope to neighbors struggling without electricity.
Williamson County Schools just opened a 26,000-square-foot Innovation Center where high schoolers can learn firefighting, aviation, cybersecurity, and more. The Tennessee-funded facility gives students access to careers usually reserved for college campuses.
Create Energy is investing $78 million to expand across two Tennessee counties, creating over 1,000 new jobs in just three years since its founding. The renewable energy company's explosive growth turns a 338,000-square-foot facility into a manufacturing powerhouse.
A year after Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson's passing, daughters Carnie and Wendy reveal the deeply spiritual, protective, and humorous father the world never saw. Their memories paint a portrait of resilience, love, and music that continues to heal.
A nuclear fuel company is bringing nearly 430 high-paying jobs and more than $560 million to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in a massive expansion that positions the region as America's nuclear energy leader. The first Tennessee-made centrifuges will come online in 2029.
Tennessee students have officially bounced back from pandemic learning loss, with test scores now exceeding 2019 levels across reading, math, and social studies. The results mark Tennessee as a national leader in academic recovery.
Pacific County, Washington just recorded its lowest July unemployment rate since 1990, dropping to 4.7% and beating major metro areas. The rural county now boasts lower joblessness than Seattle's King County, proving small towns can lead big comebacks.
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