March 31, 2022 Chief Executive Officer, Robyn Peery, has accepted a position with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. She will be serving as the Director of Organizational Development (DOD) for the state of Tennessee, working with 16 Clubs around the state to help them grow their capacity to
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When You Support the Club, You Provide a Safe Space for ALL Kids – Including Youth with Different Abilities
If you have come through the Teen Center at any point over the last few years, chances are good that you have met one of our best Club Ambassadors, Ben. Ben has been a Club member since he was a 5th grader attending our Wayne Street site. Now he is in 10th grade. Early on in life, Ben faced many challenges. When he was born, some of the bony plates in his skull that allow for growth of the skull were already fused together. At just 5 months old, Ben went through his first of many surgeries.
You helped more than 1,060 kids in 2021 – THANK YOU!
Thanks to you, the lives of more than 1,060 kids were changed last year. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, your support made it possible for us to serve over 1,060 kids and their families in 2021. You gave the gift of caring adults, a safe place, and remote learning support programs. Because
CEO Robyn Peery named Executive of the Year for the Southeast Region
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee CEO, Robyn Peery, has won the award for Executive of the Year for the entire Southeast region from The Professional Association (a professional development group within Boys & Girls Clubs of America). Executive of the Year Award is presented to a National member
Holiday Game and Book Drive Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee
In partnership with Taps Off Main and Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee, Club Blue is having a Holiday Game and Book Drive. Bring in your favorite game or new, Teen-appropriate book to Taps Off Main now until November 30th to receive a ticket for a FREE PINT!
Presenting our first-ever Great Futures Gala on Sept. 24th
This year we will host the Great Futures Gala on Friday, September 24th from 5:30-8:30pm, with First Farmers Bank as the presenting sponsor. This event will feature a cocktail hour, live music, online auction, elegant dinner, and moving performances from Club youth.
NOW HIRING for part-time Youth Development Coordinators
If you believe helping kids can change the world, this is the place for you! We are looking for enthusiastic, dependable, child care professionals with a true passion for working with kids. Monday through Friday, 2pm to 6pm. Flexible schedules available if needed (i.e. M/W/F or Tu/Th—great for college students!). Additional hours available on school breaks between 6am and 6pm.
You Give Essential Workers a Safe Place to Send Their Kids
“Without the Boys & Girls Club, I wouldn’t have been able to do my job over the last year.” You give nurse Kristin a safe place to send her kids while she is at work treating COVID-19 patients. Thank you! Click here to read Kristin’s story.
2021-2022 After School Enrollment NOW OPEN!
Enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is NOW OPEN! Click here for the link to our membership application, and for important information regarding this year’s before/after school programs.
July 2021 Update for Club Families
Happy Summer everyone! We hope your summer has been going well. It has been such a joy to see over 575 youth in our Clubs this summer (an all-time record!) having a blast while also learning a ton. We have a few important updates for parents/guardians to be aware of heading into July. Click here to read more in a letter from our Chief Operations Officer Josh Campbell.