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.
Nominations Open for 39th Annual Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards
The community is invited to nominate outstanding volunteers in middle Tennessee.
Free Tax Prep Program Kicks Off Across Middle Tennessee
Thousands of our neighbors rely on this important service each year.
United Way of Greater Nashville Announces Enhancements to its 211 Helpline
Partnership with United Way of Greater Chattanooga to provide comprehensive 211 services across Middle Tennessee.
United Way Honors James Weaver with the Tocqueville Society Award
Community Leaders and United Way Tocqueville Society members celebrate his legacy of service.
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to United Way of Greater Nashville
Partnership increases access to nutritious food, provides nutrition education.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Long-Term Relief Group Announces $1M Grant from The Frist Foundation
The grant will help with the ongoing effects of the December 2023 tornadoes.
United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) announces that Asailio “Ace” Timmermeier has been named Director, Regional Community Impact
United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) announces that Asailio “Ace” Timmermeier has been named Director, Regional Community Impact. In her role, she will provide leadership, strategy, and vision for community impact across UWGN’s multi-county footprint. She previously...
Raising Readers Nashville Makes Gains in Early Literacy for Nashville’s Children
Collaborative Continues to Cultivate a Landscape for Learning Raising Readers Nashville, a collaborative powered by United Way of Greater Nashville, hosted a partner event to unveil recent accomplishments and upcoming strategic actions at their event “Cultivating a...
United Way of Greater Nashville Announces Chief Community Impact Officer-Elect
Tracey Dill will begin leading impact team January 1, 2025. United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) announced on June 24, 2024, that Erica Mitchell, Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, UWGN will be the new Chief Executive Officer beginning January 1,...
Hands On powered by United Way of Greater Nashville Announces 2024 Nashville Volunteer Week
Hands On announces September 14-21, 2024, as Nashville Volunteer Week. Nashville Volunteer Week encourages every Nashvillian to serve. During the week, Hands On will be asking our community to commit to signing up for one volunteer shift to help us fill all the spots...