Read To Succeed

Read To Succeed is the community literacy initiative of Rutherford County.

Read To Succeed improves lives in Rutherford County by offering free literacy programs and events for adults, families and children. We support this mission by:

-fostering literacy partnerships between providers, educators, community helpers, and business owners
-creating community events and programming to promote literacy
-providing resources such as the Literacy Center and our website.

It is our policy to comply with all aspects of an affirmative action plan, such as utilizing minority and women-owned businesses whenever possible, providing open access to records, and being an Equal Opportunity Employer.

06/12/2026

We recently had the pleasure of meeting Autumn. She participated in our New Teacher Book Giveaway and scored 25 books for her classroom library! 📚

Autumn will be teaching fourth grade at Barfield Elementary in the fall and is looking forward to building strong relationships with her students.

Our book giveaway is going on now through August 14th. All first-year Rutherford County teachers are eligible to participate! If you or someone you know would like to sign up, email [email protected].

06/11/2026

Would you like to get involved at Read To Succeed? 💡

Currently, we need volunteers to support our ESL/ELL and ABE programs. Opportunities include teaching adult learners in classroom and one-on-one settings.

If you’d like to learn more, we invite you to attend our New Tutor Training on Tuesday, June 23rd from 6-8:30pm. Dinner and materials will be provided!

To RSVP, contact Tina at [email protected].

06/10/2026

At Read To Succeed, we believe the power of literacy transforms lives. 📚

We see it every day, from adult learners who improve their job prospects by taking our ESL classes to families who build their home libraries with the books we provide.

Through the gift of your time, resources, and financial support, you help us make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. 🤝

Every dollar raised helps us carry our mission forward. If you’re already giving, we want to say thank you. If you would like to start giving, you can contribute any amount here: readtosucceed.org/

06/09/2026

ESL/ELL registration is now open! 📣

Why should you or someone you know sign up?

✅ Classes and materials are absolutely free. We provide everything!
✅ Classes are available in-person and online, providing freedom and flexibility.
✅ Classes provide safe, nurturing environments for adult learners to grow their speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

Anyone who lives or works in Rutherford or Coffee Counties is eligible to sign up.

➡ Register here: bit.ly/ESL-Registration

For more information, email Tina at [email protected].

06/08/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Read To Succeed has been named one of the top five nonprofit nominees in the 2026 Best of Rutherford County Main Street Awards! 🎉

The Main Street Awards highlight the people and organizations that make our community shine, and voting officially begins today. Community members can submit their votes now through June 21st.

If you support our mission and the work we do, we would love for you to participate! Cast your vote for us here: bit.ly/4ukne52

You can also vote through the official newspaper ballots available in The Murfreesboro Post print editions.

Help us spread the word and share this post with other literacy lovers in your life!

06/07/2026

Parents, now that school is out, it’s the perfect time to sharpen your children’s foundational skills to prevent the summer slide. ☀

The summer slide, also known as summer learning loss, is the overall decline of academic knowledge that students can experience during summer break.

How can you help?

✅ Encourage them to choose their own books and read 20 min. a day.
✅ Do fun activities with them that build their math skills. Get creative!
✅ Partner with them to create a real-world project.

Check out today’s article to learn more! bit.ly/4uufcHD

06/06/2026

We love the diverse selection of books that were read by our AdLit book clubs this school year. Here are a few of our favorites! 📚

06/05/2026

Our New Teacher Book Giveaway is picking up steam! 📚

Kristin recently dropped by our office and selected 25 books for her classroom library. She will be teaching special education in the fall and is excited to introduce her students to new stories, worlds, and characters.

If you’re a first-year Rutherford County teacher, our book giveaway is for you! We invite you to come by our office and “shop” through August 14th. Email [email protected] to learn more and reserve your spot!

06/04/2026

Volunteer opportunities are available at Read To Succeed, and we’d love to get you on board! 🌟

Right now, we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to support adult learners in our community as they work on their language goals.

No experience? No problem! We offer tools and resources that will help you feel confident every step of the way.

To learn more, attend our New Tutor Training on Tuesday, June 23rd from 6-8:30pm—dinner and materials will be provided.

Email Tina at [email protected] to save your spot.

06/03/2026

History enthusiasts, here’s a little something for you! ✨

Our friends at Linebaugh Library (Rutherford County Library System) are kicking off the grand opening of “The American Revolution Experience” tonight at 5pm.

This traveling exhibit will feature display panels and interactive, digital kiosks that offer a combination of powerful storytelling, innovative technology, one-of-a-kind artifacts, and first-hand accounts to deepen our modern understanding of the events that led to our nation’s founding.

Tonight’s celebration will include a special appearance by Dr. Amy Sayward, a MTSU history professor, the director of the American Democracy Project, and chair of the campus’s Semiquincentennial Committee.

After a presentation by Dr. Sayward, there will be a reception with Colonial-style cookies from The Sweet Addiction.

We encourage you to come out, enjoy the exhibit, and invite friends and family members to join you in celebrating our nation’s history! 🇺🇸

Address

910-A Ridgely Road
Murfreesboro, TN
37129

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+16157387323

Website

https://linktr.ee/literacymatters

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