About Us

The Literacy Council of Sumner County (LCSC), located in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is a learning and resource center for all ages. A non-profit organization originally chartered in 1983, our mission is to provide resources, counseling, and tutoring to children, youth, and adults to enhance their skills in all academic areas.

LCSC is a United Way Agency.

LCSC relies on volunteer tutors and support from local and private donations, as well as annual fund raising activities and grants.

Nobody is ever turned away for inability to pay for services.

Literacy is not the sole focus; math is also taught.

LCSC Impact

• In 2009, the LCSC served 82 students directly, 130 indirectly (through consultations and referrals) from Sumner and surrounding counties.
• The same year, 33 volunteers gave 1,665 hours serving our agency.

Funding

LCSC is a 501c3 tax exempt organization and a member of United Way of Sumner County. Funding comes from the Hendersonville and Gallatin city governments, private foundations, corporate donors, and individual donors. All gifts are tax deductible.

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Location

Literacy Council of Sumner County
260 West Main Street
Hendersonville , TN 37075

Click here for a map from Mapquest.

Directions From Gallatin or North Hendersonville

Take Gallatin Pike South (Hwy 31E) into Hendersonville. We are located south of Old Shackle Island Road in the City Square Shopping Center. The City Square signs are in the shape of an X. We are behind Papa John's in the back of the shopping center, inside the first set of glass double doors.

Directions from South Hendersonville or Goodlettsville

Take Main Street North (Hwy 31E) into Hendersonville. We are located just past Kentucky Fried Chicken in the City Square Shopping Center. The City Square signs are in the shape of an X. We are behind Papa John's in the back of the shopping center, inside the first set of glass double doors.

 

Board Members
2008-2009 Fiscal Year

Ronald R. Humphrys, Chair
He and his wife of 35 years live in Gallatin, TN. He is a retired executive of the Dollar General Corporation.

Joy Delk, Secretary
Self-employed, with over thirty years experience in administrative duties, she is also a licensed insurance adjuster. Joy is a home school teacher, trained to tutor in Beacon, and to pre-assess Irlen Syndrome. She has served on many boards over the years, but the LCSC is the one she considers closest to her heart.

Michelle Bellah
Michelle is a Senior National Account Manager for PepsiCo.

Jeff Coker
An insurance agent with CPW Insurance Services, Inc. He is a member of Insurors of Tennessee and the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce.

Lynda Evjen
Lynda owns her own business and holds a Masters Degree in Fine Arts. She is no stranger to raising money, an attribute she fosters at the LCSC. She holds board positions with the Hendersonville Optimist Club, Rhinestone Cure for Diabetes, and was awarded the 2008 Woman of Influence Award by the Nashville Business Journal.

Jill Grim
An attorney in private practice in Hendersonville, Jill has volunteered as a student mentor, as a home owner's association board member, a special advocate for children, and PTA vice president

Vicki Harper
A former LCSC student, Vicki works as a customer service specialist.

Bryan Jones
A CPA/PFS, certified financial planner with CPA Consulting Group, PLLC in Nashville.

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Lacey
A retired social worker, with a graduate degree in management. She has worked as an advocate for persons with urgent medical needs. Mrs. Lacey has also worked with people with drug or alcohol addictions, the homeless, and persons with needs for personal enrichment through GED completion and other tools for personal growth.

Dr. Floyd E. Lacey, Sr.
Retired military chaplain, retired pastor and former supervisor of a preschool program. He is a former college instructor and a Christian educator at the local and denominational level. He is a community worker concerned about the welfare of his community.

Julianne Lee
Professional novelist, with ten books of historical fiction published by Penguin Putnam, Inc. Former journalist and writer of video sleeve copy for Fox Home Entertainment. She worked as an LCSC tutor for five years before joining the board.

Mark Ross
Press and publicity manager of Live On Stage, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and has experience in marketing and public relations.

Denine Torr
Works for the Dollar General Corporation as a Contributions Coordinator.

Ronnie Wise
A professional librarian and the founder and former CEO of the Bolivar County Literacy Council, Inc. in Mississippi. He now works with his wife in her motion picture research company.

Eddie Wyatt
Self employed in product merchandising services, and has served on the Woodhaven Homeowners Association and the Gallatin Board of Zoning Appeals.

Partner Agencies and Further Research

Tennessee Literacy Coalition

United Way of Sumner County

Giving Matters

Proliteracy

JustGive

Wizard Rabbit Publishing

Irlen

Beacon Literacy USA

Beacon Literacy Canada

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