Katrina Newlin is the proud new owner of a 2006 Honda Accord. Newlin, a Retail Store Associate 3 at Goodwill’s Lexington store, is the latest recipient of the Wheels-to-Work Program. The program was established in 2013 to help Goodwill employees eliminate the barrier of transportation. Katrina...
As a child with wide-ranging interests, Sherry Arnold envisioned a multi-faceted future. “I wanted to be a famous author, own a horse ranch and more,” she recalls. “It depended on the day of the week and the book I was reading.” Goodwill provided Sherry the...
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is hosting their Wedding & Formal Gala later this month on March 23rd! This is one of their retail stores biggest events of the year offering wedding, bridesmaid, and formal gowns for big discounts. Several local bridal shops have donated...
Wedding & Formal Gala by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee...
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is expanding its list of training programs and entering the clean technology space. In partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority, Nashville Electric Service, Accenture, Grid Alternatives and General Motors, the Solar Installer Training Program will allow participants to have access...
When Jason Ayers entered Goodwill’s Construction & Weatherization Training Program in September of 2023, he felt "underqualified and unprepared" to pursue a career in construction. He lacked a driver’s license, he needed a job and he didn’t have much hope for his future. Regardless of...
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee today announced it received a $55,000 grant from Truist Foundation to purchase computer equipment and software for the benefit of clients participating in a suite of free Information Technology training courses....
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is thrilled to announce the grand opening and homecoming of its new retail store in Lebanon. This will be the 30th retail store location for Goodwill of Middle Tennessee. The grand opening celebration will take place Thursday, November 30 at...
As we approach Veterans Day, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee wants to shine a light on some of our employees who have served our Nation. This week, if you see a Goodwill employee wearing an American flag pin, please take a moment to thank them...
Jessica Lentz grew up in Shelbyville. As a little girl, Jessica idolized her father, who worked as a surveyor. She would follow him around, carrying his hammer, stakes, pins and other tools, and dreaming of growing up to have a job like his. Jessica had...
Patrick McAuliffe, Army veteran, has worked with Goodwill for eleven years and currently works as a Donation Express Center Lead, which means you’ll see him out and about at our donation express sites helping facilitate donations....
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is recognizing the men and women who have served our Nation in honor of Veterans Day 2023. Whether they be Goodwill employees, shoppers or donors, Goodwill is honoring veterans’ bravery and commitment for the common good....
When she phoned her pastor’s wife, Katrina Newlin was at the end of her rope. Through tears, she explained that the father of her two children had been mentally abusive for years, and now he was taking methamphetamine. She was filing for divorce, but she...
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is celebrating National Workforce Development Month throughout September. At a time when millions of people are looking for work, Goodwill is committed to doing its part in responding to the gap in employment and skills training and supporting those who...
A photo collage hangs in the backroom of the Goodwill store in Smyrna, Tennessee. Skimming over the images will allow anyone to see an overwhelming display of support, coupled with a strong sense of pride, sprinkled with touches of humor. The images and messages in...
