The Tennessee Literacy Coalition is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) agency established in 1982 to serve as a statewide organizational leader in creating a fully literate Tennessee.

A membership organization, the Coalition serves as an advocate for adult Tennesseans who have limited literacy skills; brokers adult literacy information and resources to providers, learners, volunteers and businesses; and serves as a literacy advisor to State and Federal legislators, business, and professional organizations.

Coalition programs support literacy provider agencies and adult learners across the state.  We are the only organization that provides resources for volunteer initiatives in Tennessee.  We are governed by a statewide Board of Directors and our business office is located in Nashville.  Volunteers provide a variety of skills and services.

Board of Directors 2007 - 2008

 

President.......Debra Conner, Cleveland

Vice President.......Aaron Kohring, Knoxville

Secretary.......Shonnie Scruggs, Chattanooga

Treasurer.......John Cauthen, Nashville

Past President.......Carl Nichols, Tazewell

Executive Director.......Suzy Newton, Nashville

Sharron Bessent, Chattanooga 

Peggy Dughman, Nashville

Mike Coop, Memphis

Dale Inman, Smyrna

Francis Lopez, Nashville

Tracy McBroom, Knoxville

Meg Nugent, Nashville

Patsy Pearson, Selmer

Marcella Tudeen, Brentwood

 

 

 

 

To view our management & governance structure, financial information, and programs in a single source document,  visit our profile at  GivingMatters.com.  The Tennessee Literacy Coalition also maintains a comprehensive profile with more detailed financial information that is accessible only to registered users of Giving Matters.  To register with Giving Matters, follow the instructions at the link above.