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...
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....
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee recently welcomed four members and a Vanderbilt board fellow to its board of directors. The new members include Dr. Candice McQueen, president of Lipscomb University; Ryan Jolley, Director of Business Services for the Tennessee Department of Human Services’ Vocational Rehabilitation...
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...
In 2021, two rather unusual pieces of garden art appeared on the sales floor of the Springfield Goodwill retail store. At first glance, one might have said that they weren’t up to Goodwill’s usual standards of quality, but the dented, dingy and incomplete statues had...
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...
