Tennessee's nonprofit sector in {current_year} is a dynamic and growing part of the state's economy, with major hubs in Nashville and Memphis. Nonprofits are focused on addressing challenges in public education, rural health access, and economic mobility, with a growing philanthropic focus on data-driven solutions.

Funding in Tennessee is robust and highly regionalized. Nashville and Memphis each have their own strong community foundations and major corporate or private foundations. The state is also home to major health-conversion foundations, including a new, multi-billion dollar entity in Appalachia.

To secure nonprofit grants in Tennessee, organizations should connect with the Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM) for training. The most effective strategy is to be a "regional specialist." A Nashville nonprofit must understand the "Collective Impact" models favored by its funders, which will differ from the priorities in Memphis or East Tennessee.