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WHAT WE DO.

At TJC we work to educate Tennesseans about how public programs work, what problems and gaps we see in our health safety net, and how these issues impact everyone in our state. From connecting the dots between health outcomes and childhood hunger, to working hand in hand to pursue a healthier future, we are working for you. We are here to help you cut through red tape barriers that stop too many Tennesseans from getting the assistance they need.

WHAT WE DO.

At TJC we work to educate Tennesseans about how public programs work, what problems and gaps we see in our health safety net, and how these issues impact everyone in our state. From connecting the dots between health outcomes and childhood hunger, to working hand in hand to pursue a healthier future, we are working for you. We are here to help you cut through red tape barriers that stop too many Tennesseans from getting the assistance they need.

HEALTH JUSTICE

We have moved to 155 Lafayette Street in South Nashville!

TJC works to ensure all Tennesseans have access to affordable healthcare. All of our work is inspired by the courage and generosity of the families and children we are privileged to serve. We pursue that vision by assisting over a thousand individual clients each year, enabling us to identify systemic barriers to care that broadly affect many other families. We advocate — in the courts, before government agencies, in the state legislature, and before Congress — for policy changes to address those barriers and to increase access to and affordability of healthcare in Tennessee.

HEALTH JUSTICE

We have moved to 155 Lafayette Street in South Nashville!

TJC works to ensure all Tennesseans have access to affordable healthcare. All of our work is inspired by the courage and generosity of the families and children we are privileged to serve. We pursue that vision by assisting over a thousand individual clients each year, enabling us to identify systemic barriers to care that broadly affect many other families. We advocate — in the courts, before government agencies, in the state legislature, and before Congress — for policy changes to address those barriers and to increase access to and affordability of healthcare in Tennessee.

OUR ISSUES

OUR ISSUES

OUR NEW
HOME

OUR 27-YEAR SEARCH FOR A HOME

TJC has finally found a permanent home at 155 Lafayette Street in South Nashville, marking the end of years of uncertainty due to frequent relocations forced by development and rising rents. Our journey, spanning 27 years, led us through various downtown locations, including a condemned building and the basement of a parking garage. Despite facing dislocation again when developers purchased our most recent office for conversion into a luxury hotel, we persevered. Now situated in the Cameron-Trimble neighborhood, known for its rich history of racial and economic justice, we are ready to embrace the "power of proximity" to better serve our community. With your support, we can continue building our future and making a lasting impact.

 

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HAVE YOUR SUPPORT WRITTEN IN STONE!

With a gift of $2,500 or more, you can have your name or desired message engraved onto one of our patio bricks and make your mark on TJC forever. 

THE JOURNEY FROM THEN TO NOW 

MORE ABOUT OUR NEW HOME

A NEW RESOURCE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The new location provides TJC with a stable and long-term home, ensuring permanency and fostering a "Power of Proximity" that offers valuable insights and inspiration. The visible presence created by this space will effectively promote TJC's mission to volunteers, donors, and the public. Additionally, the cost of this location is significantly lower than the projected leasing option, minimizing rental rate increase risk and resulting in more resources dedicated to direct program delivery. The flexibility of the space allows for accommodating headcount fluctuations, supporting growth, or subleasing for additional income. Furthermore, this move relieves management of administrative burdens associated with multiple relocations and changing occupancy costs. Being close to downtown, volunteer lawyers, and the legislature, and in proximity to universities like Vanderbilt, Belmont, Fisk, TSU, and Trevecca, which serve as sources of interns and volunteers, further enhances community visibility, particularly for clients eligible for TJC's services. 

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THE SHOULDERS WE STAND ON: TJC MURALS

On the walls of our new building stand breathtaking tributes to civil rights and social justice trailblazers

On the walls of our new building stand breathtaking tributes to civil rights and social justice trailblazers who paved the way for progress. These tributes include murals created by artists Charles Key and Omari Booker and portray iconic figures such as Rev. James Lawson, the Nashville 16, and Lady Justice. The inspiring artworks serve as a constant reminder of the shoulders we stand on in our ongoing pursuit of equity and justice. They also serve as an ode to the transformative impact of those who came before us, fueling our dedication to creating a brighter future for all!

WHAT OWNING A BUILDING MEANS FOR TJC

The new location provides TJC with a stable and long-term home, ensuring permanency and fostering a "Power of Proximity" that offers valuable insights and inspiration. The visible presence created by this space will effectively promote TJC's mission to volunteers, donors, and the public. Additionally, the cost of this location is significantly lower than the projected leasing option, minimizing rental rate increase risk and resulting in more resources dedicated to direct program delivery. The flexibility of the space allows for accommodating headcount fluctuations, supporting growth, or subleasing for additional income. Furthermore, this move relieves management of administrative burdens associated with multiple relocations and changing occupancy costs. Being close to downtown, volunteer lawyers, and the legislature, and in proximity to universities like Vanderbilt, Belmont, Fisk, TSU, and Trevecca, which serve as sources of interns and volunteers, further enhances community visibility, particularly for clients eligible for TJC's services. 

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THANK YOU TO OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS! 

$250,000+ 

The Frist Foundation

Hays Foundation

Frank & Amy Garrison

Bill & Robin King

Ken & Lynn Melkus

Matt Wiltshire & Crissy Wieck

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

Co-Chairs: Amy and Frank Garrison

  • Mike Abelow 

  • Ronette Adams-Taylor 

  • Jim Barry 

  • Margaret Behm 

  • Rebecca McKelvey Castañeda 

  • Shannon Coleman Egle 

  • David Esquivel 

  • Deborah Farringer 

  • Sarah Fisher Gardial 

  • Jeff Gibson 

  • Nate Gilmer 

  • Riney Green 

  • La’Kishia Harris 

  • Josh Hedrick 

  • Jennifer Lankford 

  • Alex MacKay

  • Neil McBride 

  • Nancy Fraas MacLean 

  • Dana Migliaccio 

  • Dr. Bob Miller 

  • Jerry Taylor 

  • John Tishler

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