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.
New Updates from BBBS-ETN
NEW UPDATES FROM BBBS-ETN KNOXVILLE, TN (March 16, 2020) This week has brought challenges for all of us, across the country and right here in Tennessee. Yet – as I learn more than I ever imagined about pandemic protocols and terms like social distancing – I have never been more proud to be part of
COVID-19 Update from BBBS-ETN
COVID-19 UPDATE FROM BBBS-ETN UPDATE (March 13, 2020) In response to increasing concerns related to COVID-19, effective today, BBBS-ETN strongly recommends that all Bigs and Littles avoid in-person match outings during the month of March (at minimum) and instead focus on building a friendship through email, phone, text, FaceTime, etc. Our team has put together
Tornado Relief for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
TORNADO RELIEF FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE, TN (March 6, 2020) Six families served by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee lost their homes when a tornado ripped through the Nashville area on Tuesday, March 3. Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee is joining together with statewide BBBS affiliates
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee Names Mentors of the Year
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE NAMES MENTORS OF THE YEARBig Sister Dianne Forry and Big Brother Tyler Ladd honored KNOXVILLE, TN (January 31, 2020) In celebration of National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee has named its Mentors of the Year. Big Sister Dianne Forry and Big Brother Tyler Ladd
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