
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the individuals, nonprofits, and organizations that strengthen our communities through service.
Across Middle Tennessee, volunteerism plays a critical role in supporting the initiatives that help our region thrive. From education and workforce development to housing, food access, and community health, these efforts rely on people who are willing to step in, give their time, and make a difference.
Volunteerism is a key part of the business community, creating opportunities for both individuals and organizations to make meaningful impact. Across Middle Tennessee, many companies encourage employees to get involved through volunteer days, board service, or ongoing partnerships with local nonprofits. These efforts not only support critical needs but help individuals engage more deeply with the region, expand networks, and contribute to causes that matter.
As we recognize National Volunteer Month, it’s a reminder that the strength of our region is shaped not just by economic growth, but by the people who show up to support one another.
Looking for a way to get involved?
Explore the member organizations below and find an opportunity that aligns with your interests or your team’s goals. Whether you’re volunteering individually, engaging your employees, or building a long-term partnership, investing your time in the community helps strengthen the region we all share.
Nashville American Heart Association
Affordable Housing Resources, Inc.
510 Foundation
Advancing Women in Nashville
African American Cultural Alliance
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Alzheimer’s Association
American Red Cross Nashville Area Chapter
Better Days on the Horizon
Blood Assurance
Centennial Park Conservancy
Communities In Schools of Tennessee
Community Options, Inc.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Dismas, Inc.
Dream Streets
Feed the Children
Friends Life Community
Friends of Mill Ridge Park
Genesys Works
Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee
Inspiritus
Justice Industries, Inc.
Learning Matters
Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands
Love Helps, Inc.
Men of Valor
Mental Health America of the MidSouth
Mercy Chefs
Nashville Diaper Connection
NashvilleHealth
NIKKI MITCHELL FOUNDATION INC
Oasis Center, Inc.
Operation Light Shine
Operation Song
Operation Stand Down Tennessee
PENCIL
Persevere
Project E3
Rebuilding Together Nashville
Restoration Pointe
Rise Against Hunger
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Scarlett Family Foundation
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Sertoma Club of Nashville
Siloam Health
Special Olympics Tennessee
STARS
Tennessee Kids Belong
Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry
The Equity Alliance
The Nashville Food Project
The Nashville Healing Project
The Next Door Recovery
The Operation Andrew Group
The Table
ThistleFarms
TNVoices
Transformation Life Center
United Way of Greater Nashville
UpRise Nashville
Urban Green Lab
Urban Housing Solutions
Youth Villages