Middle Tennessee
In 1998, Youth Villages welcomed Nashville-based Serendipity House, which was founded in 1973. This partnership doubled our capacity to care for children in Middle Tennessee. In Middle Tennessee, Youth Villages offers our full continuum of programs serving emotionally and behaviorally troubled youth – Intercept®, MST, Residential Treatment Programs, Foster Care, LifeSetTM, Adoption, Mentoring and Specialized Crisis Services.
Programs
Provided to Middle Tennessee
Intercept®
Strengthening families to prevent or limit the need for foster care
Residential treatment programs
Intensive support for children with serious emotional and behavioral issues on residential campuses
Lifeset™
Helping young adults make a successful transition to adulthood
Multisystemic Therapy®
For teens who are at-risk of placement out of home due to anti-social behavior
Foster Care
Foster hope with a village behind you.
Adoption
Specialized Crisis Services
Providing specially trained, crisis counselors 24 hours a day
Our Results
- Overall satisfaction with Youth Villages: 94%
- Youth living at home or independently 1 year after discharge: 90%
- Youth in school and/or employed 1 year after discharge: 98%
- Youth reporting no trouble with the law 1 year after discharge: 89.6%
Figures represent data gathered in FY23-25 for all youth served for more than 60 days across all programs.
It was a year of record growth and innovation for Youth Villages.
Additional Resources
Middle Tennessee
Fact Sheet
196,958
youth served in Tennessee
Help create lasting change in Middle Tennessee
Donate
Your one-time or continuing contribution goes directly to helping children and young adults get the chance they deserve.
VOLUNTEER
You can provide a direct, positive force in the lives of young people being treated through Youth Villages at our residential campuses and beyond.
Attend an event
Youth Villages events are a great way to support families in your local community and have a great time while you’re doing it.
Mentoring
You can become a powerful, positive force in the life of a child with emotional and behavioral problems.
License plate
Tennessee residents can show their support for Youth Villages with a specialty license plate for cars registered in the state of Tennessee.
LifeSet in Middle Tennessee
LifeSet, empowering young people from foster care to adulthood.
Local Events
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stories of hope
Helping children and families live successfully
More than an outfit: Georgia LifeSet youth learn how confidence shows up
Dressing for success, from head to toe and all points in between, is more about capturing the air of positivity than showing off the hottest designer gear and bling.
From Scrubs to Foster Care
Conzy Mitchell, nurse manager, was recently featured in Memphis Parent, where her work as a nurse at Youth Villages was highlighted alongside her personal commitment as a foster care parent.
I aged out of foster care with life skills. Not all kids do. | Opinion
Youth Villages was featured in the Courier Journal through an op-ed by Ali Massengill, Kentucky’s state manager.
Crowded Table brings together churches to assist foster families
Rewriting her story: Ashley’s courage through grief and adversity
At 19, Ashley is moving forward with confidence as she shapes her future on her terms. She lives independently, is in her first semester at Fayetteville Technical Community College and works part time while preparing for a career in respiratory therapy and nursing.
Edana finds independence with LifeSet: A New England Success Story
Youth Villages Scholar Spotlighted on KGW’s Hello, Rose City
Youth Villages in Oregon was recently featured on KGW’s Hello, Rose City, spotlighting DJ, a Youth Villages Scholar, and the skills he gained through the financial literacy program.
Join us for Tacos & Tequila, benefiting Youth Villages
Get ready to indulge in a tantalizing celebration of Mexican flavors at Tacos & Tequila hosted by Urban Restaurant Group and benefiting Youth Villages programs in Oregon!
Texas report explores ways to strengthen extended foster care for older youth
Extended foster care is one of the most important tools states have to support young people as they move into adulthood. When it works well, it provides stability, relationships and practical support at a time when most young adults still depend on family and community.
Mississippi young adult selected for prestigious Congressional foster youth internship program
Youth Villages is proud to announce that Layla Nytes, a participant in its LifeSet™ program, has been selected for the 2026 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) Foster Youth Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
Local Leadership
Charmaine Kromer
Chief Operations Officer for Community-based Programs, Tennessee
Kromer joined Youth Villages in 1996 and has worked as a family counselor, clinical supervisor, regional supervisor and director in the organization. Before joining Youth Villages, Kromer worked in special education and as a therapist in a psychiatric hospital setting.
Jeremy Breithaupt
Director, In-home Services
Brittany Farrar
Regional Director, Middle TN Programs
Jennifer Cougill Harris
Program Director, In-home Services
Rae Ryan
Director of Development, Middle Tennessee
Raquel Shutze
Program Director, TN Specialized Crisis Services
Nikki Swann
Program Director, Middle Tennessee
Local Board
Meredith Forehand
Chair
HCA
Elaina Brintnall
Jackson®
Josh Corey
Tennessee Titans
Jason Egly
Farmers Insurance
Stephen Francescon
Piedmont Natural Gas
Matthew Gann
Tennessee Board of Regents
Chuck Hoelscher
Maury Regional Health
Jackie Huser
Bridgestone Americas
Nate Kenney
Thomas & Company
Ben Madonia
OneOncology
Dianna Maher
Moraine Music Group
Sarah Mickle
Community Volunteer
Shannon Millen
UKG
Adam Nickas
Capital Resources, LLC
Helen Roudi
Community Volunteer
Bailey Saunders
The Journeys Group
Tony Sharpe
Renasant Bank
Michelle Warren
myNEXUS
Honorary Board
Bill Hamburg
Lisa Steiner Small
Betsy Walkup
LOCATIONS
Clarksville
651 Stowe Court
Clarksville, TN 37040
Directions
Contact
Phone: 931-503-0777
Fax: 931-503-0703
Columbia
115 Dyer Street, Suite 1
Columbia, TN 38401
Directions
Contact
Phone: 931-560-4220
Fax: 931-560-4221
Cookeville
448 Neal St., Suite A
Cookeville, TN 38501
Directions
Contact
Phone: 931-525-6900
Fax: 931-525-6970
Dickson
318 E College St., Suite 304
Dickson, TN 37055
Directions
Contact
Phone: 615-740-5330
Fax: 615-740-5331
Nashville
3310 Perimeter Hill Drive
Nashville, TN 37211
Directions
Contact
Phone: 615-250-7200
Fax (1): 615-250-7280
Fax (2): 615-250-7281