Sports Tennessee athletics sets fundraising record John Glennon Updated Aug 10, 2026 University secures more than $175 million in donations in fiscal year 2026, breaking 2025 mark of $169.5 million
Nonprofits Starbucks Foundation aids 21 local nonprofits William Williams Updated Jul 13, 2026 Seattle-based entity contributes collective $37,000 to area businesses for neighborhood grants program
Business Ascension Saint Thomas taps Greg Walaitis to lead foundation  Cynthia Yeldell Anderson Updated Jun 3, 2026 Philanthropic arm of health system also names April Posey as executive director of corporate partnerships, Lisa Bonick as board chair
Education Author James Patterson to donate $10M to Vanderbilt William Williams Updated May 15, 2026 Gift from bestselling novelist, VU grad will fund Peabody College adolescent literacy center
People On the Move: April 16, 2026 Cynthia Yeldell Anderson Updated Apr 16, 2026 YMCA of Middle Tennessee, A. Marshall Hospitality, Sage Growth Partners announce updates
Education Vanderbilt Law lands $10M gift William Williams Updated Mar 18, 2026 VU alumni Lara and Clay Travis are latest to support graduate school
Education Vanderbilt School of Engineering lands $30M gift William Williams Updated Nov 18, 2025 University alumni support alma mater related to $300 million Power the Impossible fundraising campaign
Education Belmont president, wife to gift university $1.5M William Williams Updated Oct 16, 2025 Joneses’ philanthropy part of Johnson Academic Challenge, will fund formative education chair
Education Vanderbilt lands $11.25M gift William Williams Updated Sep 26, 2025 University announces Connecticut couple’s donation will aid national security and neurodiversity research
Business Catholic Charities executive director announces retirement Julianne Akers Updated Sep 26, 2025 Judy Orr will leave the organization in 2026 after six years of service
