Harvest Hands Community Development Corp.

Harvest Hands Community Development Corp. A catalyst for Christ-centered, holistic community development working in South Nashville In 2007, Brentwood UMC hired Rev.

Harvest Hands began as a vision of the late Dr. Howard Olds—former pastor of Brentwood United Methodist Church—to partner with an urban neighborhood in Nashville for positive change. The idea centered on sharing resources, experiences, and expertise of the church and congregation in relationship with neighbors in South Nashville. Brian Hicks to lead the efforts in making this vision a reality. Bri

an, with a newly formed Board of Directors, worked to charter Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation. In July of that year, Harvest Hands CDC was founded with the mission to be "on a journey together for wholeness in South Nashville." With the invitation of the local Neighborhood Association in South Nashville (SNAP), we began working with neighborhood residents to determine the assets and needs of the community and how we might work together to address our shared concerns. Everything that we do is born out of a need in the community. Our mission is not simply to “help” our neighbors but to work alongside them, empowering them to bring about positive change within themselves, their families, and the neighborhood. Our philosophy for ministry is reflected by a Chinese Proverb that reads: "Go to the people, live among them, learn from them, love them, start with what they know, build on what they have: but of the best leaders, when their task is done, the people will remark “We have done it ourselves.”

It is our main goal to empower our neighbors—both young and old—to come to know their fullest potential in Christ.

03/03/2026

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Bible reading and Play time
03/03/2026

Bible reading and Play time

Harvest Hands Triathlon
03/03/2026

Harvest Hands Triathlon

03/03/2026

Practice before Black History Program

Harvest Hands Black History Program was exciting and fun.
03/03/2026

Harvest Hands Black History Program was exciting and fun.

Harvest Hands Black History Program was a exciting fun event.
03/03/2026

Harvest Hands Black History Program was a exciting fun event.

Our Annual Christmas store sale was a success. Thank you to all who came out to volunteer, shop and support.
12/13/2025

Our Annual Christmas store sale was a success. Thank you to all who came out to volunteer, shop and support.

Harvest Hands Fall Fun Day!
10/31/2025

Harvest Hands Fall Fun Day!

Our youth had an incredible time at Lakeshore this fall break, celebrating God's love and holiness!
10/15/2025

Our youth had an incredible time at Lakeshore this fall break, celebrating God's love and holiness!

✨ Save the Date ✨We invite you to join us for The Gift of Giving: An Evening to Benefit Harvest Hands. This special nigh...
09/05/2025

✨ Save the Date ✨
We invite you to join us for The Gift of Giving: An Evening to Benefit Harvest Hands. This special night will celebrate community, generosity, and the impact we can make together. 💛

📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 5pm
📍 St. George’s Episcopal Church | Nashville, TN

We can’t wait to share this meaningful evening with you. 🌟

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155 B Old Hermitage Avenue
Nashville, TN
37210

Telephone

+16154994963

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