Summer/Fall 2012 Newsletter of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee by Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE

SUMMER/ FALL 2012

Giving Stronger Local entrepreneurs find giving partner

The Gift That Keeps Giving Illustrating the impact of endowment 速

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CONTENTS

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Message from the Chair ................................................................................. 1 Welcome New Community Foundation Board Members ................................. 1 Giving Stronger (front cover feature) ............................................................... 2 Endowment: The Gift That Keeps Giving .......................................................... 5 Issue of Human Trafficking and The Women’s Fund Forum ............................. 6 “We Make It Stronger,” Our Report to the Community ................................... 7 Ask Donor Education ...................................................................................... 8 Charitable Expert Touts Planned Gifts ............................................................ 8 News Briefs .................................................................................................... 9 Seigenthaler to Receive Kraft Humanitarian Award .......................... back cover

WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK! To our donors and community members, this September, The Community Foundation is undertaking research to assess awareness and understanding of our services. We will partner with a third-party to collect anonymous feedback through surveys, for donors with established charitable funds and for community members whose feedback we seek. The majority of surveys will be conducted online, however, if you are willing to participate and wish to complete a survey via mail, please contact us. To request a mailed survey, call Kallie Bienvenu with The Community Foundation, at 615-321-4939, or 888-540-5200.

Connect with us through social media: Facebook.com/CommunityFoundationMidTN

Twitter: @CFMT

Mr. Francis S. Guess, Chairman Mrs. Jerry B. Williams, Vice Chairman Mrs. Kitty Moon Emery, Secretary Mr. Charles W. Cook, Jr., Treasurer Ms. Ellen E. Lehman, President

B O ARD O F DIRE CT O RS Ms. Leilani S. Boulware Mr. Richard M. Bracken Mrs. Agenia W. Clark Mr. Ronald L. Corbin Mr. John D. Ferguson Mrs. Irwin E. Fisher Dr. Stephen F. Flatt Mr. Jay L. Frank Mr. Gary A. Garfield The Hon. Alberto R. Gonzales Mr. Carl T. Haley Mr. Henry B. Hicks, III Mrs. Carol O. Hudler Mr. Decosta E. Jenkins The Hon. William C. Koch, Jr. Mr. Don MacLachlan Mr. Bert Mathews Mr. Robert A. McCabe, Jr. Mr. Stephen F. Moore Mrs. Deborah Taylor Tate Mr. David Williams, II

B O ARD O F T RUS T E E S Mr. Jack O. Bovender, Jr. Mr. George N. Bullard Mr. Ben L. Cundiff Mr. Farzin Ferdowsi Mr. Charles O. Frazier Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Jr. Mr. Joel C. Gordon Mr. Kerry Graham Mr. James S. Gulmi Mr. Aubrey B. Harwell, Jr. Mrs. Catherine T. Jackson Mr. Kevin P. Lavender Dr. John E. Maupin, Jr. Mr. Ralph W. Mosley Mrs. Donna D. Nicely Mr. Michael D. Shmerling Mrs. Susan W. Simons Mr. William T. Spitz Mr. Howard L. Stringer Mr. Charles A. Trost Ms. Deborah F. Turner Mr. Jack B. Turner Mrs. Betsy Walkup

GIVE NOW, AND HELP TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER (GNHTTF) MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR LOL … I heard a hilarious joke yesterday. And by the way, LTNS. What I mean is, someone told a joke that had me "laughing out loud" (LOL). And a "long time, no see," (LTNS) to a few of you reading this message. Ok, if you’re scratching your head, that might mean you’re not among our wonderful young people, to whom I’d like to give a nod for much of our vocabulary being compressed. I’m also taking inspiration from them to discuss a concept that may seem complex, but really, is easily explained – CFE. Community Foundation Endowment = CFE. Francis Guess

Creating an endowment for our community is how The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee enables people to give now, and help forever. That now and forever part– it speaks to CFE, the heart of which is the "E" part. Endowment … what does it mean? Endowment or CFE means that we can meet the challenges and opportunities of changing time and circumstance. It means a steady stream of charitable dollars will be available to support the work of nonprofits in our community, forever. It means that thanks, in large part, to people who cared to give "yesterday," The Community Foundation is ensuring support for today’s and tomorrow’s needs and opportunities. The Community Foundation is designed for permanence, so it’s our unique responsibility to consider the interests of the future in everything we do. Our donors’ desire to help, paired with the power of endowment, creates long-lasting good. That is what we exist to do – that is what CFE is all about. Within this newsletter you’ll learn how people like the late Betty Brown and Chet Atkins have created a lasting

legacy through CFE. We’ve had the privilege of helping many others give this gift that keeps on giving. Here are a couple more examples: • Elias Skovron, who was trapped in war-torn Poland during World War II, escaped thanks to the love and intervention of a few people. Elias established three endowment funds out of gratitude and to create legacies for those who saved his life, one honoring his aunt and uncle, which supports children and seniors in need. • Martha Jean Dorris was someone with the purest motivations – she simply wanted to help. And so she created the Martha Jean Dorris Helping Hand Fund to endow support for nonprofits which support individuals of all ages and from all backgrounds who are living in impoverished conditions and who are striving for a better, more meaningful life. The Community Foundation helps make your charitable giving stronger, go further and truly last in perpetuity through – yes, you guessed it – the power of CFE. Help us spread the word – I encourage you to start talking about this opportunity. The next time you hear from someone who wants to make a difference for our community, I hope you will tell them about CFE, and please encourage them to call us. We’re here to help you make a difference, forever. Call us, and let’s get started on forever, today. Sincerely, Francis S. Guess Board Chair of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

The Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

he Community Foundation is honored to welcome six new members to its distinguished Board of Directors. Thanks to our new members’ diverse fields of expertise, leadership experience and strong commitment to community, The Foundation will continue fulfilling its enduring mission to address Middle Tennessee’s needs and opportunities.

Pictured left to right, top row: Leilani S. Boulware, Dr. Stephen F. Flatt, The Hon. Alberto R. Gonzales. Pictured left to right, bottom row: Carl T. Haley, Don MacLachlan, Stephen F. Moore.

On the Web

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STORIES OF GIVING

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Within The Community Foundation, there’s the freedom and flexibility to give as you want ... and forever

xtraordinary flexibility with a focus on forever. This is a key component of The Community Foundation’s structure, which allows us to offer donors highly personalized, convenient ways to give, which have an impact now and beyond a donor’s lifetime. The Foundation itself is a permanent endowment, meeting our community’s needs now and forever. Each of the many charitable funds which comprise the endowment has been created by donors to make a difference in an area of importance to them. By pooling these funds, The Foundation has economies of scale and can offer cost-effective giving options to anyone who has a charitable idea or passion – while together, these funds combine to help meet the broadest range of community needs and opportunities. Here are just a few ways we’re building endowment — by helping donors accomplish their goals and making their giving stronger, for the benefit of our community forever.

Creative giving born from entrepreneurial success and a heart for humanity

Two Old Hippies – upon meeting Molly and Tom Bedell, who are those folks, a spirit of generosity and entrepreneurialism quickly become apparent. Their local business, a vibrant storefront in the popular Gulch area of Nashville, feels like the perfect harmony of these characteristics. 2 | cfmt.org

Tom and Molly Bedell

The Bedells created Two Old Hippies, a lifestyle and guitar shop, as a place connecting them to their roots – a time in the 1960s when they were inspired by music and moved to change the world. Offered within it are an array of guitars, music memorabilia, 'hippie chic’ clothing, and artwork and crafts from world travels. With a music performance space in the store that hosts fundraisers for myriad causes, their mission is about more than merchandise and profit. Prior to opening up for business here in 2011, the Bedells have launched and run several successful businesses, including Bedell Guitar Company, which Tom began at age 14 when he imported guitars from Japan and sold them to neighborhood kids and shops. After years of hard work and success, Molly and Tom tried retiring. "We have a disease called 'entrepreneurialism,' and we found it was impossible for us not to work," said Tom. Tom talks about the vision behind Two Old Hippies as more than a business venture. "The slogan that drives our business is ‘Peace, Love & Rock n' Roll,' and it reflects our passions

and values … treating all humans and life as equal, caring about everybody. That’s an important part of how we run the store and how we give back." To grow their philanthropy in Middle Tennessee, the Bedells established the Two Old Hippies Fund within The Community Foundation. Tom and Molly were no strangers to foundations before working with The Community Foundation. Since 2005, they’ve organized some of their philanthropic efforts through a private family foundation. Their giving priorities for their Donor-Advised Fund complement the work of their private foundation. Through the Fund, they have the flexibility to support multiple, diverse causes close to their hearts, with The Community Foundation by their side as their go-to experts to make their giving easy and impactful. "Some of the time, being good at giving can be a lot of work, and what’s great about this is, The Community Foundation’s whole agenda is how to make it easy," said Tom. continued on page 4

ACCOMPLISH YOUR CHARITABLE DREAMS WITH US

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Bryan and Samone Neely

Planting seeds to grow a strong future

Betty Brown

Betty Brown was committed to meeting the needs of future generations and shading and preserving Nashville’s precious green spaces.

Betty consistently stepped up to help anytime she saw a communal need or opportunity. That’s what she did when she helped start The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in 1991. Having seen the benefits of a community preserving charitable capital, through The Community Foundation of Louisville, Betty joined the group which established The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and championed its work to build a charitable endowment for the region. But she will be forever associated with the Nashville Tree Foundation which she created with co-founders in the 1980s. "Betty always loved trees – she was a gardener and a lover of the environment," said Pat Wallace, Nashville Tree Foundation’s current president. Long before "green" causes gained popularity, Betty was a staunch advocate of protecting the environment. After chartering the Nashville Tree Foundation, she served as its president for 23 years and led its efforts to respond to tornadoes that devastated Nashville in 1998, wiping out some 20,000 shade trees.

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For Pat, who worked with Betty for two decades, it’s clear why community leaders called on Betty for efforts like environmental disaster recovery. "She led by doing and empowered others. You wanted to follow her example," said Pat. "Betty’s passion was something you wanted to live up to." Now, within The Foundation, the Betty Brown Fund to benefit the Nashville Tree Foundation is an endowed, permanent fund. Much like an acorn becomes an oak tree, assets in the fund are invested and the principal grows, with each year’s proceeds available to provide a steady stream of support to the organization and for the continued planting of seeds in Betty’s name.

Planning ahead for a lasting legacy

When Samone and Bryan Neely revised their Will and estate plans in the fall of 2011, they wanted to make a difference with something that would, in their words, "live on past us." Planning for the future gave the Neelys the chance to think about issues important to them and to consider how they might best ensure their assets would make a difference even beyond their lifetimes. The couple is interested in supporting a broad range of charitable causes, in particular, caregivers who look after the elderly. "I helped care for my mother, and I also started volunteering at Alive Hospice," said Samone. "It was amazing how the interaction lifted the patients’ spirits."

The Neelys had become familiar with The Community Foundation when Bryan’s employer, Smith Seckman Reid, created an employee emergency assistance fund at The Foundation. After that, they began to learn The Foundation was a place where individuals could access tailored charitable services to give now, or to make plans for leaving a legacy, or to do both. They turned to The Community Foundation for guidance and a mechanism that could ensure their wishes would be carried out in perpetuity. After learning about the Neelys' charitable priorities, staff helped them outline provisions to create three charitable Funds through bequests in their Wills, to achieve a range of philanthropic goals. "The Community Foundation was able to guide us during this process and provided us with the flexible giving options we were looking for," said Bryan. Through this planned gift, the Neelys will make our community a better place for years to come.

On the Web Learn about ways to give at CFMT.org/give/create, or call us at 615-321-4939.

If you'd like to become more educated about the many options for giving we offer, meet Belinda Dinwiddie on page 8 she would love to hear from you.

Endowment Is The Gift That Keeps Giving Online tool illustrates endowment's impact

ave you ever dreamed you could give a gift which would grow year after year, continuing to provide support to a cause near and dear to you, forever? That’s what an endowment does. An endowment is a "charitable savings account" within which contributions both large and small can grow over time to accomplish more and more. These contributions are invested – in a balanced, diversified portfolio as defined by The Community Foundation’s financial and investment guidelines – and the proceeds generated each year are used to support specific nonprofits or charitable projects determined by donors and/or The Foundation’s leadership. As the balance of an endowment fund grows over time, through investments and the potential of additional donations, so too does its ability to make a difference for the cause(s) outlined by a donor at the creation of the fund. In summary, endowed funds are permanent, creating a pool of charitable dollars that provide a steady stream of funding to address the causes you care about or support nonprofits you designate. They are the gift that keeps growing and giving – doing good things for our community forever.

WATCH HOW YOUR CHARITABLE DOLLARS CAN GROW! In the example above, a donor’s initial contribution of $10,000, after 25 years will… • Have made grants totaling: $18,230 • Have a market value of approximately: $20,328

Estimates based on an 8 percent return on investment and a total of 5 percent in annual grant distributions from a fund. Example assumes there are no additional gifts over time.

On the Web To see the impact of endowments for yourself, access our interactive "Endowment Calculator" tool at CFMT.org/give/endowmentcalc/.

Chet Atkins’ Gift Keeps Music Playing

egendary guitarist Chet Atkins’ charitable gift 15 years ago continues, today, to allow people to be exposed to music and the joy it provides.

Atkins, whose career in music began at age nine and went on to bring beauty and meaning to people the world over, left a lasting legacy through an endowed fund within The Community Foundation. Created in 1997, the Chet Atkins Music Education Fund is dedicated to ensuring that there are always funds available to encourage promising students pursuing musical training, and to support enrichment for those working toward a career in music. From a grant to help the Country Music Foundation offer educational enrichment programs for local children, to funding which exposes our community to world-class guitarists’ performances, this endowed fund is making a difference today and will continue to do so forever, in Chet's name.

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Growing Issue of Human Trafficking To Be Addressed at Women's Fund Forum Statewide Women’s Funds unite with the TBI to promote hotline for human trafficking

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t End Slavery Tennessee, the organization’s executive director Derri Smith deals daily with issues of violence, threats and manipulation as she tries to help girls and women roped into ever-growing sex trafficking rings.

This is not an issue happening in a far off third-world country – it is increasingly prevalent in our community. In Tennessee, the trafficking of young women, ages 11 to 14, is on the rise according to a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) 2010 report. Across the U.S., nearly 100,000 children are currently being trafficked for sex, and it is expected to become the number one crime nationwide. This Fall, The Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation will host a public forum to educate and engage community givers, doers and champions in an emerging issue threatening women and girls throughout Tennessee. The forum is a result of The Women’s Fund’s partnership with the TBI and others, including Smith and Women’s Funds from across the state, who are working to inform Tennesseans about the alarming reality of the local trafficking industry. In Smith’s world, a human story is behind every statistic. She relays the horrific narrative of a young girl’s life, who at the age of 6, was "sold" by her parents so they could buy alcohol. The tragic cycle continued while she was in middle school. As a young teenager, she was forced to move from home after her father demanded $900 a month for rent. She ended up in a house with two girls who turned out to be recruiters for "guerrilla pimps." Through exploitation and threats, they forced her into prostitution to help "pay her share of rent." The violence escalated and her trafficker eventually branded her by slicing her face with a potato peeler. Fortunately, Smith reveals that the woman was able to break free of the situation and testified against her pimp, who now sits behind bars. "I’m thrilled to report she is on track to finish her college degree next spring," said Smith. "Her transformation has been truly remarkable and she wants to become an advocate to help other girls in her situation." Real stories like this and the mounting facts are moving entire communities across the country to take action and examine the problem – an industry that generates nearly $40 billion a year. In Davidson County, Tenn., alone, there were more than 100 cases of sex trafficking of minors reported last year. Shelby, Knox and Coffee counties all reported at least 100 cases of similar trafficking, and 72 percent of all Tennessee counties reported at least one case of such trafficking. "Everyone is hurt from trafficking," said Smith. "Victims can cross all racial and class boundaries. Once a survivor goes through this incredible trauma, it takes years of holistic aftercare to help them."

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The Women’s Fund Forum is set to initiate community-wide discussion on the topic. WHO: Forum panelists include United States Attorney Jerry Martin; the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Margie Quinn; and End Slavery Tennessee’s Derri Smith. The Women’s Fund Forum is a joint effort by The Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and Women’s Funds from across the state. WHEN: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 WHERE: First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University, Nashville HOW: For more information about the event, including registration details, visit www.TheWomensFund.com.

Tennessee Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline

1-855-558-6484 The Women’s Funds from across Tennessee are also working with the TBI to raise awareness of and promote a new Tennessee Human Trafficking Resource Hotline. This resource provides a confidential way for victims and/or witnesses to report trafficking or suspicious behavior. The hotline number is 1-855-558-6484.

WE MAKE IT STRONGER

emember that old BASF Chemical company ad? The line was: "We don’t make a lot of the products you buy, we make a lot of the products you buy better." Well, at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, we might not make the money used for charitable giving, but we make it more efficient, more effective, longer-lasting and more meaningful. We’re working to make your giving stronger and, in turn, to make nonprofits and our community stronger. Highlighted here are stories of work from our recent Report to the Community. More stories from the publication are online, at the link below.

We’re not the cooks in the kitchen; we’re making the meals better. The Community Foundation is facilitating a shared services project among local nonprofit child care centers, from collaborating on meal ingredients to classroom materials, to improve children’s lives.

We don’t prune the roses or pen the lyrics that have inspired this garden’s namesake flowers; we ensure a funding source to keep Music City’s Garden blooming. The Nashville Music Garden Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is providing a permanent stream of support for the care of this “living walk of fame” for Music City.

We don’t coach the kids; we ensure they have the chance to participate. The Sports Fund, a new charitable solution from The Community Foundation, is focused on giving kids a sporting chance to compete in life through the power of team membership and its lessons of interpersonal responsibility, discipline and more.

On the Web

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Clontz Touts Power of Planned Gifts ASK DONOR EDUCATION

Belinda Dinwiddie Director of Donor Education Q: I'VE HEARD ABOUT "LEAVING A CHARITABLE LEGACY" BUT WHAT EXACTLY DOES THAT MEAN? HOW DOES IT WORK? A: Very few people I've ever met want to leave their money to the IRS when they die. In addition to their heirs, most prefer to leave what they have worked so hard to earn, to causes about which they feel strongly or nonprofits they have loved. Many love the idea that the issues they care about, like education, health, animals or the arts, can continue to receive support; many also love the idea that their church or their school or another organization they love can receive a check in their name even after they are gone. But often, people don't know how to make that happen. That's where The Community Foundation comes in. We exist to fulfill your intentions, to protect your legacy. Q: IS IT HARD TO ESTABLISH SUCH A LEGACY? A: We'd love to talk to you about the implementation of your charitable goals. We have many tools, and there is no cost at all to help you think through and then establish the giving structure that will safeguard your intent. However, the first step is to work with a lawyer to craft a Will and/or an estate plan. As many as 65% of people die each year without a Will. Not only does that mean their charitable legacy may be lost but, sadly, it also means that their heirs may lose out. It’s important to have a plan in place for your legacy. Q: WHAT ASSETS CAN I USE TO ESTABLISH MY CHARITABLE LEGACY? A: It is our goal to help you use what you have to accomplish important things. Of course, we accept cash, checks and stock. We also accept gifts of life insurance, houses, retirement accounts, your personal property (think art, silver, jewelry, cars, and the like). Q: WHAT IF I ALREADY HAVE A FUND WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?

The Community Foundation hosts charitable expert in Nashville

t The Community Foundation, there are multiple ways for donors to make gifts in addition to, or in lieu of, cash, including planned gifts of real estate, personal property, life insurance and more. As Bryan Clontz, president and founder of Charitable Solutions, LLC, acknowledges, planned gifts provide real value and opportunities for tax savings. These types of creative charitable gifts can support favorite causes and organizations, and The Community Foundation offers its help to donors and local nonprofits, connecting generosity with need. The Community Foundation hosted Clontz for two seminars on May 2 in Nashville. One session for advisors, including tax and estate attorneys and CPAs, focused on "Creative Planning with Non-Cash Assets." Clontz also spoke to local nonprofit professionals about building an endowment with a small budget by focusing on planned gifts. Planned giving allows donors to efficiently achieve their personal and charitable objectives. These types of gifts can include a range of options such as bequests, charitable remainder trusts, pooled income funds, and deferred compensation plans — all of which The Community Foundation can facilitate. Clontz favors use of bequests because they allow for an unlimited charitable estate tax deduction. Depending on where you live, combined federal and state estate taxes can be significant, and bequests can create tax savings that will be passed on to heirs. Here is a sample of planned giving ideas from Bryan Clontz: • Name a charity as a full or partial beneficiary of your pension plan or IRA. • Create a Will. Only 35 percent of those who pass away have a valid Will.

A: Whether or not you have a fund within The Community Foundation already, we are here to help you help others. You may have already set up a fund to benefit your church, for example, but your dream is to establish a Scholarship to help kids, or to ensure that the county in which you were born has money to address its needs now and in the future. Whatever your charitable goal, we can help!

• Consider using assets for your charitable gift. These include but aren’t limited to: life insurance polices, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, CDs, personal property and real estate.

Interested in making a difference during your lifetime and beyond?

Whether you’re a nonprofit that has a donor interested in giving non-cash assets, or an advisor who needs to conveniently and cost-effectively integrate charitable giving into financial and estate planning for your clients, we can help. Contact us at 615-321-4939 or mail@cfmt.org. Visit us online at CFMT.org.

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• Consider making a gift to The Community Foundation where you can retain a life-time stream of income through a charitable remainder trust or use a charitable lead trust to get assets to your heirs.

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Triathletes Share Bond, Raise Money to Combat Disease

Community Foundation Awards Scholarships

For Hunt Michael Hollis, a curly-headed two-year-old, the Music City Triathlon was a milestone. Hunt, who suffers from mitochondrial disease, a chronic disorder that occurs when the mitochondria of the cell fail to produce enough energy for cell or organ function, watched his father Michael, and friend, Andy Garrison, complete the July 22 competition together.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, who chose to create scholarship funds within The Community Foundation, this year more than $1 million, in the form of hundreds of scholarships, is helping students pursuing secondary education.

Andy, who also has the disease, never thought he’d be able to participate in a triathlon since he is confined to a wheelchair. After meeting through the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, Michael and Andy began training together. During the race, Michael pulled Andy through the swimming and biking portion of the competition, and pushed him in a special needs trailer for the running component. The duo finished with a time of 1:59:27. Michael and his wife, Ellen, established the Hunt Michael Hollis Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which supports those who have mitochondrial disease by helping to find a cure. Dubbed "Team Hunt," Michael and Ellen seek to create opportunities for their friends, family and the community to honor and help children who experience challenges growing, both mentally and physically.

Battle of the Food Trucks Set for Highly Anticipated Second Round Get ready for the rematch of the century. The Tomorrow Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee will hold the 2nd annual Battle of the Food Trucks on Oct. 14, 3-6 p.m., at Nashville’s Greer Stadium. Attendees will sample food from each food truck, then vote on their favorite dish. Proceeds from the event support The Tomorrow Fund, which builds community awareness and responsibility in young professionals by establishing a pattern of community service and charitable giving. In 2011, The Tomorrow Fund was able to provide support to A.B.L.E. Youth, Foundation for Tennessee Chess, IKE Services, In Full Motion, and Our Kids through its grantmaking process.

The Foundation administers more than 70 scholarship funds, established by individuals, companies and civic groups. Whether a student is studying law or horticulture; planning a career in criminal justice or dentistry; or studying at a technical school or four-year university, The Community Foundation’s scholarship program supports individuals from various backgrounds and communities.

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To see a complete list of 2012 scholarship recipients, visit CFMT.org.

Celebrating 5 years of helping you know where to go and what to do in Middle Tennessee!

1,800 – Searchable listings of current or upcoming arts and cultural events listings, representing more than 850 organizations and venues throughout Middle Tennessee

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specific county events and other important links for that area

10,000+ – Number of people who receive weekly E-XCLUSIVES email newsletters with info on events, discounted tickets and more

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– Area hotels and concierges that use the website’s Weekly PLAYlist to guide out-of-town visitors on how to get the most out of their stay NowPlayingNashville.com is an initiative of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and a host of community partners

Last year, more than 500 attendees awarded food trucks Riff’s with the "most savory dish" and The Cupcake Collection for "best sweets." To purchase tickets and for more information, visit TheTomorrowFund.org.

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Save the Date Thursday, November 8, 2012

Seigenthaler to Receive Kraft Humanitarian Award Renowned civic leader’s search for justice leaves indelible mark NASHVILLE, Tenn. — John Seigenthaler has dedicated his life to defending human rights. Because of his continuing and tireless service to others, The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is pleased to name Seigenthaler recipient of the 2012 Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award. The luncheon for Seigenthaler will be held on November 8, 11:30 a.m., at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville. As a special assistant to Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy in the early 1960s, Seigenthaler served as the chief negotiator with the governor of Alabama

during the Freedom Rides. He later became editor, publisher and CEO The Tennessean and founding editorial director of USA Today. Among numerous other professional and civic accomplishments, his fight for freedom of information also led him to found the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University in 1961 with the mission of creating national discussion about First Amendment rights and values. Each year this award honors a person who, like the late Joe Kraft, demonstrates a commitment to community and individuals in need. To purchase tickets or tables, visit www.CFMT.org, or for more information, call The Community Foundation at 615-321-4939.

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