About Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN
Making a BIG impact in LITTLE lives.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee has been transforming the lives of children since 1970. We are a member agency of the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States, consisting of more than 350 agencies nationwide.
Our vision is that all children achieve success in life.
Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Years of Service
Current Matches
Littles Waiting for a Big
Amount Needed Per Match
Mentoring Works
Mentoring works and the statistics back it up. Littles involved in our program are more likely to:
Why Mentor?
Mentor 2.0 Match, Big Sister Paula and Little Sister Lexus
Mentoring is important because, “not only would you be helping a young adult better prepare for the future and help him/her increase their chance of future success, you get the opportunity to show them they are valued and important. To see the impact that has on them is very touching and leaves you gaining much more than you could ever expect.”- Big Sister Paula
Latest news
Want to catch up on whats been happening lately? Take a look at the latest.
BBBS-ETN Match Featured by “Humans of New York”
BBBS-ETN Match Featured by “Humans of New York” KNOXVILLE, TN (December 30, 2019) A Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee Match has been featured on Humans of New York (HONY), an internationally acclaimed photoblog collected on the streets of New York City. The posts – one from the perspective of Little Brother Brandon, and
KPD Officer B. K. Hardin provides digital safety session for youth, families and mentors served by BBBS-ETN
Officer B. K. Hardin provides digital safety session for youth, families and mentors served by Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee KNOXVILLE, TN (November 8, 2019) Knoxville Police Department Officer B. K. Hardin—a Bigs in Blue Mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee—will lead a class for mentors, mentees and families of
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE AND THE VOL NETWORK CONTINUE PARTNERSHIP
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE AND THE VOL NETWORK CONTINUE PARTNERSHIP Mentors and mentees to once again sell souvenir programs at University of Tennessee home football games KNOXVILLE, TN (August 20, 2019) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee and the Vol Network today announced that mentors (Bigs) and mentees (Littles) will
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE HOSTS ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE HOSTS ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Mentors and mentees to celebrate beginning of school year KNOXVILLE, TN (August 1, 2019) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee will host its annual Back to School Bash at Inskip Pool tonight, Thursday, August 1, from 6-8 p.m. Mentors and
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE INDUCTS THREE COMMUNITY LEADERS INTO HALL OF FAME
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE INDUCTS THREE COMMUNITY LEADERS INTO HALL OF FAME Agency to also recognize Outstanding Community Partners and award five area youth college scholarships KNOXVILLE, TN (May 13, 2018) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee (BBBS-ETN) will host its third annual Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Awards
ARBY’S FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $12,000 TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE
ARBY’S FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $12,000 TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE Funds will support technology-enhanced mentoring program at South Doyle High School KNOXVILLE, TN- (May 9, 2019) – The Arby’s Foundation has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee more than $12,000 to support its Mentor 2.0 program at South Doyle