There are 6 article(s) tagged Tennessee Nonprofit Network:

• February 2026

  • Some nonprofits ‘feel like they’re on an island by themselves’

    Despite the challenges and headwinds facing nonprofits, industry leaders say Memphis remains a generous community.

    By Steve Bohnel 14 hours ago

• July 2025

  • Opinion: ‘Why Tennessee nonprofits matter more than ever’

    “Lawmakers must ensure that policies protect — not punish — the institutions that are closest to the people. Tennessee has long championed the importance of local, faith-based, and community-driven solutions. That’s exactly what the vast majority of nonprofits represent.” 

    By Kevin Dean July 31, 2025

• January 2025

  • Memphis orgs wary after freezing of federal grants debacle

    President Donald Trump’s budget office rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion. In Memphis, the change left many with whiplash but also a sense of relief.

    By The Associated Press, Jody Callahan January 29, 2025

• December 2023

  • Memphis is headquarters for the first Tennessee-wide nonprofit network

    Kevin Dean, president and CEO of Tennessee Nonprofit Network, said nonprofits are the sixth largest industry in Tennessee, home to more than 40,000 nonprofits that employ 200,000 people.

    By Aisling Mäki December 02, 2023

• November 2023

  • Closure of Big Brothers Big Sisters Mid-South caught many unaware

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mid-South, which was founded in 1968, recently closed and the shuttering of its doors surprised many — including those who had been mentors and mentees in the program. 

    By Don Wade November 06, 2023

• October 2023

  • Momentum rebrands as Tennessee Nonprofit Network

    The statewide association will speak in a unified voice in Nashville on issues that affect the nonprofit sector and will also conduct research. 

    By Jane Roberts October 05, 2023