A living map of Middle Tennessee’s people, places, needs, and possibility.
The Great 38 helps residents, civic leaders, funders, businesses, and partners understand the region, connect with local work, and support the communities shaping Middle Tennessee’s future.
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The region is full of signal. The Great 38 helps organize it.
Across 38 counties, people are building, serving, creating, organizing, and solving. The Great 38 brings those signals into one shared platform so communities can be seen, supported, and connected.
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Maury County
Sample DataPopulation 106,400 · Nashville Basin. Currently signaling needs around transit connectivity, youth mentorship.
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