READ – Reading Empowerment For Adults In Dickson County

Free tutoring for adults in Dickson County

New Students,
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News and Coming Events

Did you ever think being in a Spelling bee could be fun?
or help a worthy cause?

READ's 3rd Annual Spelling Bee will be
August 14, 2026.

Get more info and Register for the 2026 Bee here.

To see pictures from past events, click HERE.

Make a Difference!
Volunteer!

The next volunteer training date is
to BE Announced

For more information and to get on the training list, email info.dicksonreads@gmail.com

THANKS to the United Way For its Grant to READ!

THANKS to the Community Foundation for Dickson County for their support of READ!

Thanks to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for Their Support!

The READ team is honored to have been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

Click here to visit our grant and donor page.

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Third Adult Spelling Bee Was September 26, 2025 -- fun was had!

To see scenes from past bees or get more information, click here or email READSpellingBee@gmail.com.

Join us in 2026!

All proceeds benefit READ’S Adult Literacy Program

READ Awarded Gold Seal of Transparency

Because of our commitment to open and honest financial operation, READ has earned a Candid Gold Seal of Transparency!

Click here to learn more about GuideStar and see our profile.

THANKS to our community for supporting READ

Can you guess the link between READ and bumble bees?

Click here to learn more about what motivates us.

We work to spread literacy awareness in the community and to promote the community’s participation in the activities of READ.

We recruit and tutor English-speaking and/or non-English speaking adults who are eighteen years of age and older and need improvement in speaking, reading, and writing skills.

We rely on volunteer tutors to work with our students.

Partnering With Our Community

Our Free Student Programs

Become A Volunteer

Support READ by Donating

Our vision is to support adult learners in their journey to achieve their literacy, academic, and life goals.

Dickson County Statistics

16.3% of the over 25 year-old population are not a high school graduates. That’s 8,853 of our fellow neighbors.
75% of incarcerated individuals do not complete high school or can be classified as low literate.
A mother's reading skill is the greatest determinant of her children's future academic success, outweighting other factors, such as neighborhood and family income.

To become a volunteer, please contact Susan at info.dicksonreads@gmail.com