
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
For 124 years, we have helped women, girls, and families in Nashville and Middle Tennessee build safer, more self-sufficient lives. We do this by operating the largest domestic violence shelter in the region so adults and children fleeing abuse can heal. We empower youth to break down negative gender stereotypes through Girls Inc. and AMEND Together. We provide the tools needed to become successful in work and life through Dress for Success and our Family Learning Center. Our programs are FREE to the thousands of people we serve each year and are offered to everyone.
If you are in danger, need to speak with an advocate, or have general questions about domestic violence, please call the YWCA’s 24-hour Crisis & Support Helpline:
1-800-334-4628 or TEXT us at 615-983-5170
Latest News


YWCA ANNUAL STAND AGAINST RACISM BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER

YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE HOSTS 10TH ANNUAL WINE WOMEN & SHOES

YWCA CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH - AND ITS RICH NASHVILLE HISTORY - WITH BLUE TRIANGLE HISTORICAL MARKER DEDICATION

YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE LAUNCHES 21 DAYS OF ANTI-RACISM CHALLENGE

YWCA HOSTS 30TH ACADEMY FOR WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION

NEW REPORT SHOWS TENNESSEE ONE OF THE WORST STATES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS YWCA WORKS TO STOP THE CYCLE OF ABUSE

YWCA HOSTS SHIFT – AN AMEND TOGETHER VIRTUAL CONFERENCE FOR NATIONAL AFFILIATES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS

YWCA NAMES 2021 ACADEMY FOR WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES
YWCA NAMES NEW LEADERS AT WEAVER CENTER AND TAPS SEASONED EXECUTIVE TO FILL NEWLY CREATED ROLE OF CHIEF OF STAFF

YWCA RESUMES STAND AGAINST RACISM LUNCH & LEARN SERIES

YWCA OPENS A SAFE PLACE FOR PETS TO HEAL WITH THEIR PEOPLE

YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE ANNOUNCES 2021-2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE EARNS NISSAN FOUNDATION GRANT TO FUND UNIQUE CULTURAL AND RACIAL DIVERSITY PROGRAMMING

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee Receives $230,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Literacy

NEW TENNESSEE LAW ENLISTS BEAUTY INDUSTRY TO HELP CUT OUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

YWCA HOSTS STAND AGAINST RACISM VIRTUAL COMMUNITY RALLY – ADDRESSING RACISM AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS

THOUSANDS PARTICIPATE IN YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE’S RACIAL EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CHALLENGE

YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE TO LAUNCH 21-DAY RACIAL EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CHALLENGE

YWCA Breaks Ground on New Pet Shelter - Abbie's Safe Home

YWCA OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR ACADEMY FOR WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

YWCA ANNUAL STAND AGAINST RACISM BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER

YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE HOSTS 10TH ANNUAL WINE WOMEN & SHOES

YWCA CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH - AND ITS RICH NASHVILLE HISTORY - WITH BLUE TRIANGLE HISTORICAL MARKER DEDICATION

YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE LAUNCHES 21 DAYS OF ANTI-RACISM CHALLENGE

YWCA HOSTS 30TH ACADEMY FOR WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION

NEW REPORT SHOWS TENNESSEE ONE OF THE WORST STATES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS YWCA WORKS TO STOP THE CYCLE OF ABUSE

YWCA HOSTS SHIFT – AN AMEND TOGETHER VIRTUAL CONFERENCE FOR NATIONAL AFFILIATES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS

YWCA NAMES 2021 ACADEMY FOR WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES
YWCA NAMES NEW LEADERS AT WEAVER CENTER AND TAPS SEASONED EXECUTIVE TO FILL NEWLY CREATED ROLE OF CHIEF OF STAFF

YWCA RESUMES STAND AGAINST RACISM LUNCH & LEARN SERIES

YWCA OPENS A SAFE PLACE FOR PETS TO HEAL WITH THEIR PEOPLE

YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE ANNOUNCES 2021-2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE EARNS NISSAN FOUNDATION GRANT TO FUND UNIQUE CULTURAL AND RACIAL DIVERSITY PROGRAMMING

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee Receives $230,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Literacy

NEW TENNESSEE LAW ENLISTS BEAUTY INDUSTRY TO HELP CUT OUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

YWCA HOSTS STAND AGAINST RACISM VIRTUAL COMMUNITY RALLY – ADDRESSING RACISM AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS

THOUSANDS PARTICIPATE IN YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE’S RACIAL EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CHALLENGE

YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE TO LAUNCH 21-DAY RACIAL EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CHALLENGE
