A Unified Voice for All

TN Voices and Nurture the Next united as one organization,

TN Voices, effective January 1, 2025.

With our combined expertise in family mental health and early childhood support, we are committed to improving the well-being of children, families, and individuals across Tennessee. Together, we’ll build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Our Vision

Our unified voice will ensure children, youth, individuals, and families thrive.

  • A Voice for Healthy Childhoods: Supporting early childhood mental health and family well-being to build the strongest foundations for lifelong development

  • A Voice for Youth Potential: Empowering young people with mental health services and leadership opportunities to unlock their full potential

  • A Voice for Personal Resilience: Providing trauma recovery and mental health support to help individuals heal, grow, and thrive

  • A Voice for Thriving Families & Communities: Fostering collaboration and promoting mental well-being to create vibrant, supportive communities

  • A Voice for Transformative & Lasting Change: Driving improvements in mental health care and advancing lasting solutions that strengthen families and communities

Rikki Harris, CEO of TN Voices

“TN Voices joining forces with Nurture the Next will benefit both organizations and the individuals and families we serve. This partnership will not only maintain all current staff, programs, and services, but also increase our footprint and impact across the state. Families will benefit from a comprehensive support system that fosters emotional, cognitive, and social development and provides upstream prevention services to mitigate future negative outcomes.”

Kristen Davis, CEO of Nurture the Next

“Through shared resources and staff expertise, the joint organization will achieve greater operational efficiencies and access to more funding streams, ultimately expanding our reach and enhancing service delivery. The unified organization is committed to continually improving and innovating how we serve families, meeting them where they are, and dreaming big about the possibilities for the future.”

Kristen Davis will lead the transition and then become TN Voice’s Chief Innovation Officer, stewarding future opportunities for innovation and growth.

Read the full press release.

FAQs

This union emerged from a shared commitment to provide more comprehensive support to families and communities. By combining resources, expertise, and services, the two organizations aim to create a stronger, unified voice to address mental health and family well-being across Tennessee.

  • Expand access to early childhood and youth mental health services.
  • Strengthen advocacy and public policy efforts to influence meaningful change for families.
  • Improve service delivery by combining the strengths of both organizations.
  • Build sustainable operations to support future growth and innovation.

The merger will allow for a more seamless delivery of services, ensuring families have access to mental health and family support programs throughout all stages of life. It also enhances our ability to advocate for policies that promote stronger communities and resilient individuals and families.

No, all existing services will continue as planned, and everyone can expect the same level of care. Over time, we may introduce new initiatives and programs to expand and enhance our impact.

We recognize that our staff is our most valuable resource that makes everything we do possible.

Our priority is to support staff throughout this transition. While roles may shift to align with the new organization’s structure, we are committed to clear communication, job stability, and professional development opportunities as we move forward together.

Rikki Harris will remain CEO of TN Voices, ensuring continuity and strategic direction. Kristen Davis will step into the role of Chief Innovation Officer, driving forward new initiatives and solutions to strengthen our impact across Tennessee. Together, with their combined leadership team, they will lead a collaborative effort to align services and maximize this union’s potential.

We will provide regular updates through email newsletters, social media channels, and our websites. Follow us online and on social media. You can subscribe to our mailing list to stay informed about our progress and upcoming initiatives.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to us at press@tnvoices.org.

All donations and funding will continue to be allocated as originally intended. Both organizations remain committed to honoring donor intent and using funds to support the programs and initiatives for which they were given.