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Interview with cityCurrent
Family's Reconciliation Center's Board Chair, Sheri Sellmeyer, shared our mission and challenges in a recent interview with cityCurrent....
Feb 20, 2023


Helping to Heal “Primal Wounds”
Nearly half of incarcerated moms serve prison sentences without visits from their children.
Jul 6, 2022


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 13, 2022


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.
May 1, 2022


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 27, 2022


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.
Feb 9, 2022


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.
Jan 28, 2022


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
Aug 15, 2021


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...
Apr 20, 2021


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.
Mar 26, 2021


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...
Nov 24, 2020


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 31, 2020


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...
Aug 19, 2020


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...
Jun 2, 2020


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 30, 2020


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 26, 2020


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...
Apr 15, 2020


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 25, 2020


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.
Feb 1, 2020


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.
Nov 19, 2019
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