22 Jun Goodwill’s Thriftmas In July Event Coming July 17-19
Each of Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee’s 28 retail stores will have hundreds of donated items — most pre-loved but some new in original packaging — for sale while supplies last....
- Goodwill’s Thriftmas In July Event Coming July 17-19
- ‘It’s okay to ask for help’: Clarksville man builds career, discovers lasting friendship through Goodwill Career Solutions
- Goodwill Middle Tennessee Welcomes Six New Board Members
- ‘Proud of You, Mom’: A Jackson Woman’s Journey to Sobriety and Success
- How to Clean a Thrifted Leather Jacket from a Thrift Store
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11 Mar ‘It’s okay to ask for help’: Clarksville man builds career, discovers lasting friendship through Goodwill Career Solutions
John Lawien spent most of his career working in factories, on machines, and bouncing around from one skilled labor job to the next. After spending 20 years doing physical labor, he knew it was time for a change. John began working as a correctional officer for several years at multiple different penitentiaries in Kentucky and...
09 Jan Goodwill Middle Tennessee Welcomes Six New Board Members
Goodwill Middle Tennessee is thrilled to announce the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors! These dedicated community leaders are essential partners in fulfilling Goodwill’s mission of changing lives through education, training and employment. Joining the Board are: Dr. Trish HollidayVice President of Human Resources and Chief People OfficerNashville Electric ServiceDr. Holliday is an educator, speaker, workshop...
08 Jan ‘Proud of You, Mom’: A Jackson Woman’s Journey to Sobriety and Success
JACKSON, Tenn. — Emily Bryant never imagined she’d find herself perched on a roof, hammering nails into a shed. But there she was, more than a dozen feet off the ground at Goodwill’s new construction training class — scared but determined. “Oh yeah, I was...
20 Oct Rachael Hart Finds Hope, Stability and a Second Chance Through Goodwill”
Rachael Hart, an E-Commerce Specialist at Goodwill’s Cockrill Bend Outlet, is working to turn her life around with the support of Goodwill’s EmpowerU program. Hart, a 38-year-old Nashville resident, was hired with Goodwill in September 2024 after being incarcerated for three years. Despite applying...
15 Oct Goodwill Scholarship Empowers Brentwood Mom to Advance Her Career
Brentwood resident Janet Curiel received the David B. Lifsey Scholarship at Goodwill’s 2025 Impact Awards Lunch. The $2,500 scholarship, presented by CoreCivic Foundation, is awarded to a Goodwill training program graduate who plans to enroll, or has enrolled, in post-secondary education or a credentialed certification...
15 Oct Finding Light After Loss: Michael Nedreski is Goodwill’s Achiever of the Year
Goodlettsville resident Michael Nedreski, 30, was honored with the Achiever of the Year Award, presented by T&T Family Foundation, at Goodwill’s annual Impact Awards Lunch. Nedreski, a graduate of Goodwill’s Solar Installation Training Program, endured significant mental health challenges following the unexpected death of his...
07 Jan Jobless to Joyful: How Goodwill Helped Kelly Turn a Hobby into a Career
When Kelly Phillips entered the Goodwill Career Solutions Center in Hendersonville in December 2023, she broke down in tears. “I got laid off from my previous job, had been applying to more than 200 jobs and was desperate,” Kelly says. “The career coach I spoke...
09 Oct Hope Restored: Robby’s Inspiring Comeback Earns Achiever of the Year Award
Robby Chandler is a true example of a transformed life. Growing up, Robby always had the gift of gab. He loved talking to people and making them happy, and people loved him in return. He was so well-liked, he became a cheerleader at Memphis State...
09 Oct A Life Reclaimed: Byron’s Inspiring Path from Addiction to Leadership at Goodwill
Longtime Goodwill employee Byron Sheffield says he owes his life to the nonprofit organization. Byron grew up in Nashville and had a troubled childhood that started with his father’s death. His absence left a void that even a caring mother and seven siblings couldn’t quite...
09 Oct From Adversity to Advocacy: Tanisha Wins David B. Lifsey Scholarship, Inspiring Others at Goodwill
Everyone who visits Goodwill’s Lifsey Career Solutions Center in downtown Nashville gets the privilege of meeting Nashville native Tanisha Johnson. You can’t miss her, partly because she sits right at the front desk as the center’s administrative assistant, but even more because of her welcoming...
31 May Goodwill Receives $10,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Digital Literacy
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee a $10,000 grant to support its adult digital literacy programs. This local grant is a part of the Foundation’s more than $10.6 million donated to support adult, family and summer literacy programs...
21 May Meet Jeannette: The Joyful Cashier Changing Lives at Goodwill
Jeannette Melbourne wakes up every morning excited to go to her job as a cashier at the Springfield Goodwill retail store where she’s worked since 2022....
19 Apr Shifting to Thrifting – Empowering a More Sustainable Environment by Shopping Second-Hand
With Earth Day coming up on April 22 we’ll all be reminded to evaluate our everyday choices and consider what impact they have on the environment. There are so many ways to celebrate the beauty of the planet, like spending time walking outside, cleaning up...
