About Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee
Making a BIG impact in LITTLEs’ 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 their full potential.
Our mission is to create and professionally support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of East Tennessee youth.
Years of Service
Active Matches
Ready To Be Matched Littles
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
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Thank You, and Farewell
August, 2021 Dear Friends, I’m writing to share the news that my last day at Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee will be Wednesday, Sept. 1. Being part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters family these last four years – and seven total – has been the highlight of my career. And while I
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee honored with national Quality Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Board member Richard Riley also recognized as most outstanding local board member Knoxville, TN (July 19, 2021) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) honored Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee (BBBS-ETN) with a national Quality Award at its national conference in June. Each year, the BBBSA Nationwide Leadership Council—made up of local
Kansas City Chiefs Rookie Trey Smith Joins UnitedHealthCare and Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee to Distribute New Shoes to Kids
Knoxville, TN – (June 22, 2021) – Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Lineman and former Tennessee Vol star Trey Smith is teaming up with UnitedHealthcare to distribute new sneakers and socks to 60 kids participating in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee mentorship program. UnitedHealthcare volunteers will be on hand to help as each
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE HOSTS 2021 COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR, PRESENTED BY ARCONIC FOUNDATION.
Event to include Scholarship Celebration for graduating seniors Knoxville, TN – (May 3, 2021) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee (BBBS-ETN) will host its first in-person event in more than 18 months—the 2021 College and Career Fair, presented by Arconic Foundation. The event, which focuses on careers in Science Technology Engineering and Math
Big Brothers BIG Sisters Supporter Ed Harmon Donates $50,000 to Support Agency’s Continued COVID-19 Efforts
KNOXVILLE/MARYVILLE, TN (March 22, 2021) DONATION The gift, which also commemorates the agency’s 50th anniversary, matches funding from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Long-time supporter William “Ed” Harmon has made a $50,000 gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee (BBBS-ETN) in commemoration of the agency’s 50th anniversary and in support of its effort
Bigs Essentials Training Release Announcement
NEW UPDATES FROM BBBS-ETN KNOXVILLE, TN (March 8, 2021) BIGS ESSENTIAL TRAINING Six Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates from across the state of Tennessee have partnered to bring mentors the tools you need to connect with your Little about real-world issues. Whether you’ve been a Big for five minutes or five years, make plans to
