For more than 120 years, Elders Chapel United Methodist Church has stood at the heart of a small but rapidly growing community about 20 miles south of Nashville, Tennessee. What began as a historically African American congregation has grown into a vibrant multicultural church that reflects the changing neighborhood around it.
In a town of only a few hundred residents, Kirksey United Methodist Church demonstrates that impact is not measured by size. Through steady commitment and careful stewardship, this small congregation strengthens food security—one breakfast, one basket, and one neighbor at a time.
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) – After January’s ice storm left some families without power for days, many Middle Tennessee residents are still feeling the financial fallout.
Criminals impersonate a wide range of local, state and federal government agencies, and the use of artificial intelligence makes these scams harder than ever to detect. Learn more about these trending scams.
Information about independent living communities and how they benefit senior adults.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Nursing is partnering with ENCORE Ministry Foundation to launch a new Age-Friendly Congregation Certificate program designed to help faith communities and individuals better support older adults through intentional, practical action.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 3, 2026) — ENCORE Ministry Foundation (ENCORE), a nonprofit organization focused on ministry by, for, and with older adults in Christian communities, announced today the recipients of its Food Security Grant, a funding initiative made possible through the generosity of individuals and churches, McKendree Village Foundation, as well as ENCORE’s Kent and Ellen McNish Grant for Older Adult Food Security Endowment Fund. The program awarded $100,000 in food security grants to 20 churches to strengthen food distribution ministries serving older adults across their communities.
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Tap-to-pay is quick and easy. Many of us use it every day with our cards or phones. But the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning people this holiday season about a new scam that takes advantage of this technology. It’s called “ghost tapping,” and it can charge your card without you even noticing.
Together, we can be the hands and feet of Jesus, feeding the hungry, caring for the vulnerable, and showing love to those who need it most. Every dollar you give to the Kent and Ellen McNish Fund for Older Adult Food Security helps feeding ministries stretch resources and serve more meals to those in need. Donate today and help support life-changing feeding ministries like the People’s Table.
