News Room
Stay up to date with United Way of Greater Nashville. Read the latest stories, program updates, and highlights about how we are working together to make a difference. Media: for a summary of activities please refer to UWGN Media Topics Overview.
Early literacy: Why it’s important and how you can help
Two out of three Nashville third-graders are not reading on grade level. Studies have shown that if children cannot read on grade level by the end of third grade, they are five times more likely to drop out of high school. “Third grade is the turning point when...
Free Tax Prep Program Kicks Off Across Middle Tennessee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Tax Prep Program Kicks Off Across Middle Tennessee Individuals and Families Earning Less than $66,000 in 2018 are Eligible for Free Tax Prep Services Jan. 28, 2019, NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Today, United Way of Metropolitan Nashville and partner...
2019 Annual Meeting: United We Win
Save the date for United Way’s first Annual Meeting on April 17 at the Tennessee State Museum. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from United Way and community leadership about how we are bringing the community together to address our most pressing issues....
Expanding our reach
In 2017, United Way of Robertson County’s Board of Trustees voted to shut down operations at the close of 2018. After discussions with the staff and leadership at United Way of Robertson County, United Way of Metropolitan Nashville chose to take on responsibility for...
Get involved!
We need your help! United Way of Metropolitan Nashville is seeking volunteers to participate in its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free Tax Prep program. United Way’s VITA program offers free tax preparation services to individuals and families who...
United Way to lead the “Blueprint for Early Childhood Success” Citywide Literacy Plan
The United Way of Metropolitan Nashville has been selected as the lead organization to manage the implementation of the “Blueprint for Early Childhood Success,” the first-of-its-kind citywide literacy plan to double the number of Nashville third-graders reading on...
2018 Annual Awards Breakfast
April 27, 2018, NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On April 27, United Way of Metropolitan Nashville thanked all of their corporate partners and presented awards at their annual awards event. The event recognizes leadership and commitment to making a better community by partnering...
Brian Hassett
We are excited to welcome our new President & CEO Brian Hassett. Brian was most recently President & CEO of United Way of the Greater Capital Region in Albany, NY. Prior to that, he was President & CEO of United Way of Chicago, Valley of the Sun United Way...