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....
- Back Behind the Wheel: Goodwill E-Commerce Specialist Gets Life-Changing Gift
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29 Apr Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee Appoints Five Board Members
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...
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...
19 Apr Concierge Service Now Available
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...
18 Apr Goodwill Helps Employee Leave Behind a Past of Hardship
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...
20 Mar Goodwill Helps Jewelry Associate Polish Her Skills
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...
18 Mar Get great deals on wedding and formal dresses this weekend at Goodwill
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...
15 Mar Wedding & Formal Gala by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee
Wedding & Formal Gala by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee...
21 Feb Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee launches free Solar Installer Training Program
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...
18 Jan Memphis Native Overcomes Struggle Of Employment After Incarceration With Goodwill’s Help
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...
11 Dec Goodwill Receives $55,000 Grant From Truist Foundation
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....
27 Nov Goodwill To Host Homecoming Celebration of Lebanon Retail Store Nov. 30
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...
10 Nov Columbia Goodwill Assistant Store Manager and Navy Veteran Reflects on Veterans Day
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...
10 Nov David B. Lifsey Scholarship Winner Escapes Cycle of Incarceration With Help From Goodwill
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...
08 Nov Army Veteran Finds Fulfillment in Goodwill Employment
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....
