Celeste Middleton

Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County is a nonprofit youth development organization serving over 2,600 children and teens annually across three clubs. The private company is based in Murfreesboro, TN. For more than 30 years, it has provided safe, positive, and engaging environments with programs focused on character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation. The organization aims to prepare and inspire youth, especially those most in need, to graduate high school on time, adopt healthy lifestyles, and engage positively with their communities. Programs include afterschool and summer activities, academic support through initiatives like Project Learn, teen programs such as an annual college tour, and sports leagues. The clubs are funded in part by state and federal grants and community donations, and emphasize fostering caring relationships and addressing local challenges like dropout rates, teen pregnancy, obesity, and hunger to help youth reach their full potential.