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A Message From Our House Manager, Stef Murphy

Reflections from our guest house manager at FRC.

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...

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.

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...

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.

Mary's Story

The first time we met Mary, she was peeking into our windows. She knew she looked silly, but with small children, you tend to be cautious.

The Power of Hope

Managers' Note Memoirist Anne Lamott once wrote, "Hope is revolutionary patience." In the waning winter months, as freeze and frost...

Building Community.

Managers' Note January was quiet at the Guest House, with everyone winding down from the holidays. We welcomed a small number of new...

If Family Reconciliation didn't exist, where would inmates' families go?

For the families we serve at Family Reconciliation, the Guest House is so much more than a place to stay; it’s a lifeline to someone they...

The Story of The Guest House

What is Family Reconciliation? And why is a place like this needed in Nashville? Who We Are For more than 30 years, Family Reconciliation...