YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

What We Do

YWCA programs serve the needs of women, children, and families living in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. We provide the tools needed to be safe, independent, and successful in work and life while promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We advocate on behalf of our clients and educate the community on how we can work together to eliminate racism and empower women.

YWCA provides trauma-informed services and a place of safety and healing for adults, children, and pets who are victims of domestic abuse at our Weaver Domestic Violence Center. We invest directly in the lives of our youth by empowering girls to be strong, smart, and bold and encouraging boys to practice healthy masculinity, respect, and tolerance. Knowing that education is the foundation for success, YWCA operates one of the region’s largest and most successful adult education and career services programs. Our programs and services are provided free of charge.

Our Programs

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support women, children, and families in our community.

  • Domestic Violence Services

    Domestic Violence Services

    Shelter. Safety plans. Support. We're here in your time of crisis. Call or text for help 24/7.

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  • Abbie's Safe Home

    Abbie's Safe Home

    Abbie's is the largest emergency shelter in Tennessee for pets of domestic violence victims.

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  • Dress for Success Nashville

    Dress for Success Nashville

    Providing professional clothing and a network of support so women can succeed in work and life.

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  • Family Learning Center & Career Services

    Family Learning Center & Career Services

    Helping individuals and families break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and illiteracy.

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  • AMEND Together - Empowered by Nashville Predators

    AMEND Together - Empowered by Nashville Predators

    Challenge. Cultivate. Change.  YWCA's primary prevention initiative promoting healthy masculinity. 

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  • Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee

    Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee

    Inspiring girls to be STRONG, SMART & BOLD by focusing on the development of the whole girl.

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  • Re-New at the YWCA

    Empowering survivors of domestic violence by giving them a beautifully furnished home and a new beginning.

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  • Shear Haven

    Shear Haven

    An initiative to educate the beauty industry on the signs of domestic abuse and how to respond appropriately.

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  • Social Justice and Advocacy

    Social Justice & Advocacy

    Working to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

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Key Dates in YWCA History