Every day, people choose The Community Foundation to make an impact in our community.

Because of their generosity, we are able to address the changing needs of Middle Tennessee, ensuring its future as a great place to call home.

Here, we share our stories of how people with big hearts are making a difference. Your stories of giving make us who we are, and we hope that by telling them, we inspire others to realize their charitable dreams. We also include news updates and highlights from The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

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Ellen Lehman, Founder and President of CFMT, Announces End-of-Year Retirement

Ellen Lehman, Founder and President of CFMT, Announces End-of-Year Retirement

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Emancipation Day in Tennessee and Its Ties to the Beginnings of Black Philanthropy

Emancipation Day in Tennessee and Its Ties to the Beginnings of Black Philanthropy

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Winning Artober Nashville Artist Discovers Painting Later in Life

Winning Artober Nashville Artist Discovers Painting Later in Life

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Give Black, Give Back Sets Series Of Virtual Panels During Black Philanthropy Month

Give Black, Give Back Sets Series Of Virtual Panels During Black Philanthropy Month

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‘It’s Nothing That’s Going to Happen Overnight’

‘It’s Nothing That’s Going to Happen Overnight’

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ChildcareTennessee, TN Department of Human Services Offering Supplemental Grants to Enhance Child Care Quality

ChildcareTennessee, TN Department of Human Services Offering Supplemental Grants to Enhance Child Care Quality

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CFMT’s Annual Grant Application Available for Middle Tennessee Nonprofits

CFMT’s Annual Grant Application Available for Middle Tennessee Nonprofits

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The Big Payback Raises Nearly $4 Million for Mid-State Nonprofits

The Big Payback Raises Nearly $4 Million for Mid-State Nonprofits

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The Tomorrow Fund’s 9th Annual Red, White & Brew Bash Set for June 23

The Tomorrow Fund’s 9th Annual Red, White & Brew Bash Set for June 23

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Multimedia Community Initiative ‘We Are Nashville™’ Exhibit Opens

Multimedia Community Initiative ‘We Are Nashville™’ Exhibit Opens

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Filling the Gap: Substitute Teaching with Child Care Programs

Filling the Gap: Substitute Teaching with Child Care Programs

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Responders: Despite doing significant damage, March 2021 Flood an ‘Invisible Disaster’

Responders: Despite doing significant damage, March 2021 Flood an ‘Invisible Disaster’

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