Making an Impact: Hickman County

Hickman County, nestled in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, is a community rich in natural beauty and heritage. Known for its scenic rivers, state parks and charming small towns, Hickman County offers a peaceful retreat with a close-knit community atmosphere. The county’s commitment to preserving its rural character while fostering growth and opportunity makes it an appealing destination for both residents and businesses. It’s a unique place to live and work, and we take pride in collaborating with local residents, businesses and nonprofits to build brighter futures for our neighbors.

A look at our work.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Each year, United Way volunteers help thousands of low-income and at-risk taxpayers prepare their taxes through the VITA free tax prep program. In 2023, we offered in-person and virtual VITA tax prep throughout Hickman County. 

Raise Your Hand
Volunteer tutors work in Hickman County Schools to help first- through fourth-grade students struggling with reading and math. We gave $2,550 to Hickman County in Raise Your Hand funding to help serve 35 students.

CARE Grant Hickman 
The Hickman County Health Council and United Way received a $250,000 grant to repair and upgrade five community centers across Hickman County. These improvements have allowed the centers to provide expanded programming for youth and senior citizens. This meaningful prevention work earned this project a Bright Spot Award from the Department of Human Services in 2024.   

Days of Action
United Way’s Days of Action are community-wide volunteer opportunities. Each year, thousands of volunteers come together to support our work and improve the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors through initiatives such as Stuff the Bus and Give Thanks. In 2023, $1,000 was provided for Stuff the Bus supplies. 

211 Helpline
211 is a free and confidential service helping people find the local resources they need for help in times of crisis and beyond. 211 Navigators are available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, to provide tailored guidance for those in need. Resources are accessible 24/7 on the 211 website. Click here to learn more or search for services in your area. 

Funded Partners

Our Community Impact Funding process mobilizes resources to provide results-oriented funding to 24 nonprofit agencies serving Hickman County. Funding recommendations are made by a dedicated group of community volunteers and are approved by our board of trustees. In 2023, we put $134,554 back into Hickman County through our Community Impact Funding.

View our Funded Partners in Hickman County on the Funded Partners page where you can filter by county.