South City CDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to quality affordable housing and revitalizing underserved communities in Memphis. Through Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, the organization will complete site preparation, exterior construction improvements, and landscaping across six residential parcels, including three single-family homes and three duplex units at Gerard Place.
The Nashville Parks Foundation is dedicated to enhancing Nashville’s public parks and expanding recreational opportunities, while promoting sustainable growth of the city’s park system. This project will update the infrastructure of Elizabeth Senior Center, Nashville’s only dedicated Senior Center, with a new kitchen, flooring, paint, and furniture. This project is a critical step toward ensuring that Nashville’s aging population can thrive in place.
Lane College is a private historically Black college located in Jackson, Tennessee. Lane College is committed to building an infrastructure that serves students and community members for generations. Through this partnership, Lowe’s will play a direct role in transforming a roadway into a safe, durable, and meaningful public space that reflects shared values of community, access, and long-term impact.
Knox County’s mission is to build a stronger, healthier community by expanding access to safety, stability, and opportunities for all residents, including the veterans who have served our nation. Operation Hero’s Hill will be 20‑unit tiny‑home village paired with a supportive service from the VA. Funding from the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant will help complete the interior construction and finishing of the on‑site community center.
FiftyForward Donelson Station’s mission is to support, champion, and enhance the lives of those 50 and older through programs that promote healthy aging, connection, and lifelong engagement. Grant funding will allow the organization to replace the deteriorating flooring in its lobby, hallways, and classrooms, creating a safer, more accessible, and more welcoming environment for all who use our facility. These improvements will strengthen its ability to serve more than 800 older adults and host community partners, ensuring the center remains a vibrant hub for the Donelson area.
CreatiVets empowers wounded veterans to heal through the arts and music by providing free, trauma informed creative programs. With the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, we will complete critical renovations and buildout work needed to make its Art & Music Center functional and ready for occupancy. These improvements will allow the organization to expand programming, reduce wait times, and create a dedicated space that supports veteran healing while also serving as a resource for the broader community.
For nearly 70 years, Youth Encouragement Services has helped kids reach their potential by offering ways to belong and grow. The Lindsley Center is a safe haven that provides programming and resources that support every kid’s future. Through the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, the facility will get a well-deserved facelift that instills feelings of hope and equips future generations. Upgrades include a new roof, enhanced security features, exterior painting, installation of a prominent mural, updated sporting equipment, window repairs, and new furniture.
The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department is a full-service emergency response agency performing crisis mitigation by offering fire suppression, fire prevention, technical and vehicle rescue, inspection and code enforcement, medical first response with both basic and advanced life support, and public assistance calls.
TPOM has been providing wraparound services for men and women leaving incarceration for over 10 years at its south Nashville reentry center. The Lowe’s Hometown grant will convert two under-utilized classrooms into four much needed offices. This renovation will create dedicated space for counseling services and sets the stage for a planned expansion of recovery services to the justice-impacted community.
Catholic Charities of West Tennessee (CCWTN) provides food, shelter, and essential services to individuals and families experiencing poverty and homelessness, empowering them to move toward stability and self-sufficiency. With the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, CCWTN will rebuild crumbling retaining walls, install concrete seating, replace outdated HVAC units, and enhance the property with landscaping and functional seating for those we serve.