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In memory of Bill Northrop and in thanksgiving for his service
Many people will miss the beloved Bill Northrop, who died in May. Bill was a pastoral counselor, chaplain, gardener, cook, art lover,...
1 day ago


Family Reconciliation Center Connects at DJRC Reentry Resource Fair
Family Reconciliation Center was honored to participate in the recent Reentry Resource Fair at the Debra Johnson Rehabilitation Center,...
May 31


Behind Every Statistic Is a Story—and a Family
It’s easy to feel like statistics and policy don’t matter when your family is struggling just to stay in touch with someone who’s...
Apr 28


Nashville Life Church Volunteers at The Guest House
Last Saturday, some awesome volunteers from Nashville Life Church came and worked all day at FRC, painting our kitchen cabinets,...
Mar 17


Thank you to our young volunteers!
It takes all kinds of volunteers to run the Family Reconciliation Center, including these great kids at Hope Community Church. They...
Feb 14


A Recap of 2024 and Look Ahead
The Family Reconciliation Center grew by leaps and bounds in 2024, serving a growing number of families and friends visiting their loved...
Jan 27


FRC on “This is Nashville”
A shout-out to Khalil Ekulona at WPLN for telling the Family Reconciliation story and interviewing one of our regular guests, Rick...
Jan 17


Happy Holidays from The Guest House
Dear friends, We give thanks this holiday season for 40 years of providing free lodging to families and friends visiting their loved ones...
Dec 20, 2024


Visitors From Across the Pond
We were delighted to have as our guests recently two Scottish sisters — Mary Nordkvelle and Jean Richardson. One lives in London, the...
Dec 6, 2024


Dine Out to Support Family Reconciliation Center
Save the Date - Family Reconciliation Center Fundraiser Update On Thursday, November 14th the delicious and generous Noodles & Company...
Nov 6, 2024


The Long Drive to Visit a Loved One
On paper, it’s only a little more than 200 miles between the middle of Nashville to Northwest Correctional Center in Tiptonville, Tenn.
Oct 18, 2024


Open House On Tuesday, October 15th
We invite you to The Guest House for an open house event. Please stop by The Guest House to visit on Tuesday, October 15th from 7:00 to...
Oct 10, 2024


We love our volunteers!!
We've been slowly working to restart our weekly community dinners with our FRC guests and supporters!
Aug 19, 2024


Celebrating 40 Years of Hospitality
Family Reconciliation Center is celebrating 40 years of hospitality!
Jul 31, 2024


In memory of Tom and Patti
Two of Riverbend prison’s most faithful visitors have passed away: Patti and Tom West. Patti died on June 23, and her husband passed away...
Jun 28, 2024


Welcome, India Pungarcher
If you tuned into the news on April 22, you might have heard about a group of people rallying for humane and effective housing-first...
May 3, 2024


Second Chance Month
April marks a month of renewal for Christians, Muslims and Jews. It is also Second Chance Month, as designated by the U.S. government,...
Apr 1, 2024


The Guest House
We recently did a spring cleaning of our guest house at the Family Reconciliation Center. As we dusted our shelves, mopped our floors,...
Feb 27, 2024


Happy New Year from the Family Reconciliation Center
We give thanks for a great 2023 — we increased the number of visitors by almost 70 percent and hosted families from throughout Tennessee...
Dec 31, 2023


Thank You to Our Supporters
The Family Reconciliation Center has a lot to be thank for this holiday season, especially you, our supporters. You help us provide a...
Dec 5, 2023
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