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Joni and Friends Nashville

We envision a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity and their place in the body of Christ.

Joni and Friends Nashville

We envision a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.

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Joni and Friends Nashville is honored to serve Middle Tennessee and the country of Ghana.

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3534 West End Avenue,
Nashville, TN 37205

Contact Us
(615) 490-9130
[email protected]

Upcoming Events

A couple poses for a photo at Marriage Getaway

Marriage Getaway Central Tennessee

April 25, 2025 - April 27, 2025

A volunteer and teen camper are so excited to be at Family Retreat.

Family Retreat West Tennessee

July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025

A smiling family enjoys time spent together at Warrior Getaway.

Warrior Getaway West Tennessee

September 6, 2025 - September 9, 2025

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Leadership

Aaron Gray

Area Director

Aaron has always had a heart for those who are overlooked. He has 15 years of experience in pastoral and college ministry, including in cross-cultural settings abroad. This has shaped his ability to care for the hurting while equipping others to enter into that space as well. Aaron loves helping others catch the vision of seeing every person with a disability feel hope, dignity, and their place in community with Jesus and with others. Aaron holds degrees in management and marketing, as well as a master’s in divinity, all of which augment his role at Joni and Friends as he seeks to support and strategically grow the ministry in and around Nashville, Tennessee.

Do You Need Support?

Are you looking for a disability friendly church near you?

Are you a church leader who wants your church to be a place where people with disabilities can fully belong?

Local Resources and Information

Volunteer

Joni and Friends volunteers make 98% of our ministry programming happen! Join us to bring hands-on help and Gospel hope to people with disabilities, at home and across the globe.

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Prayer and Praise

We invite you to join us in prayer for our ministry activities and outreaches.

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Local organizations

Partner Organizations:

Family Voices of Tennessee
Tonya Bowman
[email protected]
familyvoicestn.org

Tennessee Respite Coalition
Breion Dixon
[email protected]
tnrespite.org

Jill’s House
Kentral Moore
[email protected]
jillshouse.org

Rising Above Ministries
Becky Davidson
[email protected]
risingaboveministries.org

Autism Career Training
Matthew Powell
[email protected]
autismcareertraining.org

Autism Tennessee
Omegbhai Uriri
[email protected]
autismtennessee.wildapricot.org

High Hopes Development Center
Gail Powell
[email protected]
highhopesforkids.org

First Steps Nashville
Heather Higgins
[email protected]
firststepsnashville.org

We Rock The Spectrum
Steven Komarnitsky
[email protected]
werockthespectrumfranklintn.com

BrightStone
Pam Horne
[email protected]
brightstone.org

Empower Me Center
Michelle Hill
[email protected]
empowermecenter.com

Kharis Care
Esther Ampofo
[email protected]
khariscare.com

The Arc of Davidson County
Ashley Coulter
[email protected]
www.arcdc.org

Our Place Nashville
Carolyn Naifeh
[email protected]
ourplacenashville.org

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR)
Quinn Howard
[email protected]
tn.gov/humanservices/ds/vocational-rehabilitation.html

Intern at Joni and Friends

We equip our interns to become leaders and advocates for people living with disabilities around the world.

Donate a manual wheelchair

Every manual wheelchair donated is the opportunity for someone to experience the love and hope of Jesus Christ!

Your tax-deductible donation of mobility equipment provides an opportunity for someone to attend school, church, and become part of their community.

Contact us about donating a wheelchair to Joni and Friends Missouri!

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You can help us create a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ…

Current Openings

More Opportunities

Church Training

Community Events

Warrior Getaway

Marriage Getaway

Family Retreat

Support Groups & Bible Studies

Respite Care

International Volunteer Outreaches

Local News and Ministry Stories

Ellie and Molly hugging each other tightly and smiling at the camera.

March 14, 2025

God Weaves Stories of Love and Joy at Family Retreat

Ellie’s heart races as the first van pulls up to Family Retreat. It’s Ellie’s first time volunteering with Joni and Friends and she’s been paired...

Chris, Lori, Elijah, and Chris carrying their daughter, all posing and smiling for the camera outdoors.

March 7, 2025

A Family’s Journey to Healing and Hope Through God’s Love

We are thrilled and humbled to report this year has been incredibly significant for Joni and Friends Tennessee, and God made it all possible through you...

Roseanne smiling happily at the camera while wearing a green shirt.

October 5, 2024

Discovering Love and Support at a Family Retreat

Nearly two decades ago, Shirley was faced with one of the biggest choices of her life. Her granddaughter, Roseanne, needed a primary caregiver...

October 18, 2023

Elizabeth is Sharing Hope with Other Families Living with Disability

Every donated wheelchair Joni and Friends receives comes with a story—many with a story of loss. But when a wheelchair is given, its original owner’s story...

Maribeth, her husband Chris and their two children.

August 14, 2023

Rediscovering God’s Goodness at Joni and Friends Retreats & Getaways

At twenty-five years old, Maribeth had big plans for her life: graduate from nursing school, work off school debt, have a healthy baby, and enjoy a “normal...

Matthew playing the keyboard and smiling.

March 15, 2023

Full Inclusion and Belonging in the Body of Christ

Our Joni and Friends Nashville team first saw Matthew as he played piano as an opener for a school play. The effects of Matthew’s autism make verbal...

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