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News and Events

Announcements, events, and the moments that shape our organization.

Cody Shumaker named new Executive Principal of Explore! Community School

Our Explore! Community School has a new leader for the road ahead. We are pleased to announce that…

Kent Miller selected as MOBC’s next Chief Executive Officer

The Martha O'Bryan Center's Board of Directors unanimously selected Kent Miller as the…

O’Reilly’s heart, compassion for community earns him Preds Clancy Trophy nomination again

Nashville Alternate Captain's Work With Tennessee Kids Belong, Martha O'Bryan Center Continues to…

Marsha Edwards, President and CEO of the Martha O’Bryan Center, Announces Departure in 2026

MOBC Board of Directors to launch national search with goal of on-boarding successor in 2026 Marsha…

May 8-9: Career Expo 2025 with workshops and job fair

The Martha O’Bryan Center will host a two-day Career Expo with Work-Readiness Workshops on…

Jeff Darnell named Director of Tennessee Alliance for Economic Mobility

Martha O’Bryan Center announces the addition of Jeff Darnell as Director for the Tennessee Alliance…

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Articles and Insights

Understanding the Benefits Cliff: A Critical Conversation for the Hospitality Industry

October 17, 2024

Martha O’Bryan Center’s Response to Hate

21st Century Community Learning Centers Proposal

February 16, 2024

Calling on Mayoral Candidates to Commit to Key Actions

Op-Ed: How Bridges to Belmont can be a model for other private institutions in Nashville

December 16, 2021

Impact Stories

“I used to pray for the life I live now.”

October 21, 2025

Liz, Her Journey from Martha O’Bryan Led to a Full-Time Career

February 26, 2025

Amanda, Single Mom and Recent Driver’s Ed Graduate

February 10, 2025

Martha O’Bryan, Our Mission and Outreach

February 10, 2025

Antoinette, Academic Student Union Alumnus and Martha O’Bryan Social Worker

January 27, 2025