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- May 13
- 2 min
Art and Prison Life
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” —Pablo Picasso For some of the men on death row at Riverbend Maximum Security...
- May 1
- 2 min
Spring 2022 Update
It's springtime at Family Reconciliation Center. Here are a few updates on what's been happening at the beloved FRC Guest House this season.
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Spotlighting the Devastating Effects of Incarceration on Mothers
The fastest-growing segment of the prison population in the United States is women. It’s no surprise, then, that thousands of children...
- Feb 9
- 2 min
Fines, Fees, and the Price of Justice
Court fines, parole fees, surcharges, and other fees hit hardest on those in our society with the lowest income.
- Jan 28
- 1 min
When a Simple Phone Call is Another Hill to Climb
The average cost of a 15-minute call from a county jail in the U.S. is $5.74. We should change that.
- Aug 15, 2021
- 2 min
Summer Highlights from the Guest House
The Family Reconciliation Center's front and back yards are in tip-top condition, thanks to our volunteers, who pitched in for a thorough sp
- Jun 15, 2021
- 1 min
Welcome, Melissa!
Family Reconciliation Center is delighted to welcome our new House Manager, Melissa McCall! Melissa is a former legal professional and...
- Apr 20, 2021
- 1 min
Family Reconciliation is booking guests!
In early April TDOC announced that visitation would (finally!) resume at all state facilities, which means Family Reconciliation is open...
- Mar 26, 2021
- 1 min
2020 Annual Report
2020 wasn't the year we thought we'd have, but it still bore fruit. Read Family Reconciliation Center's 2020 annual report.
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
A Holiday Message from our Board Chair
When Family Reconciliation Center began the new year, we started with the same anticipation and hope that we always do: wonder at what...
- Aug 31, 2020
- 2 min
A Summer of Progress and Hope
Guest House News | August 2020 A Note from Judith and Grant The summer has continued to be quiet at the Guest House as we wait out ...
- Aug 19, 2020
- 1 min
FRC Featured in The Bitter Southerner
"The Family Reconciliation Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is not your typical Bed and Breakfast. With hot cups of coffee, throw...
- Jun 2, 2020
- 1 min
Statement from our Board of Directors
At Family Reconciliation, we are heartbroken by recent events: the death of George Floyd in police custody, the legacy of bigotry and...
- May 20, 2020
- 1 min
Welcome, Judith and Grant!
Family Reconciliation Center is thrilled to welcome Judith Clerjeune and Grant Collier as the new live-in Program Directors!
- Apr 30, 2020
- 1 min
The Big Payback starts May 6—and we need you more than ever.
Middle Tennessee has endured a harrowing spring, and with the unfolding economic downturn, nonprofit organizations need their supporters...
- Apr 26, 2020
- 1 min
Family Reconciliation to remain closed through May
Dear FRC Community, We miss you! Family Reconciliation Center has been closed since mid-March, and we will remain closed through the...
- Apr 15, 2020
- 2 min
Guest House News: April 2020
An Update from the House Managers Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, March and April have been quiet at the Guest House. Family...
- Feb 25, 2020
- 1 min
Obituary for Nicholas Todd Sutton
Nicholas Todd Sutton was born on July 15, 1961 and went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on February 20, 2020 in Nashville, TN. He was 58...
- Feb 1, 2020
- 1 min
2019 Annual Report
2019 was a remarkable year in our community: so much growth, so much celebration. Take an in-depth look at the last 12 months.