Big and Little of the Year: Anita and Destiny

Read about Destiny and Anita’s five-year mentoring journey through BBBSMT that lead them to become Big and Little of the Year. Their bond has blossomed into a lasting friendship that transcends the program, showcasing the positive influence of mentorship in both of their lives.

Behind The Scenes: Match Stories of Impact

On a chilly Saturday morning in November 2021, our team met two incredible BBBSMT matches to film our 2021 Match Stories of Impact video. In this blog, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at our video shoot, and introducing you to the stars of the show: Katrina and CeAzia, and Bernard and Destin.

Maximizing Impact and Intentionality: 2021 Annual Breakfast Recap

On Friday, December 10, 2021, our community gathered in celebration of all we have accomplished together in the past year, and to look ahead at our vision for 2022 and beyond. Our audience heard from BBBSMT CEO Melissa Hudson-Gant, a roundtable of community leaders, Bigs and Littles, and our agency partners about the impact of mentorship and how we are innovating to maximize our impact with intentionality in all we do.

Mentoring Matters with Jeff McGruder

Jeff McGruder is the chief relationship officer for Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company. With over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, Jeff has valuable insight on what it takes to get to the top, the importance of seeking out mentorship and how to be a servant leader. He says, “Mentorship is really more about humbling yourself to get on the same level as your mentee, see through their lenses and walk through life with them.” Read more about how mentorship has impacted Jeff’s journey.

National Mentoring Month: Celebrating the Power of Mentorship

We know the holidays just ended, but January is a BIG month for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee.