Written by Kelly Williams I often think of Communities In Schools of Tennessee (CISTN) as a metaphorical quilt, an extra layer of support...

Please join us in welcoming five new members to the Communities In Schools of Tennessee board! These individuals bring a wealth of...

Eddie was a hardworking senior at Bledsoe County High School with a part-time job. On track to graduate in December 2023, his grades and...

By Kalea Derry CISTN program manager, Coalfield High School Alice has been with me for four years. I had her two older sisters when they...

Calvin, a student at Clay County High School, has lived with friends and relatives since his parents were tragically killed in a car...

By Sara Brown, CIS Program Manager, Grundy County High School I was out helping in the parent parking lot after school when my walkie...

Mother To Mother is a Nashville-based nonprofit that provides health and wellness items to mothers in need. Since its inception nearly 20...

By Monique Thompson, CIS Program Manager, Ida B. Wells Elementary When I first met Sherry as this shy little kindergarten girl, she would...

Henry was a bright kid - he just didn’t want to come to school, and when he did, he would leave early. The CIS program manager at...