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ENGAGE, EQUIP & EMPOWER

future leaders by INVESTING in them today while inspiring future generation to pay it forward.

Carolyn Bush Roddy

Our Core Initiatives

Empowering change for a brighter tomorrow

The Carolyn “Bush” Roddy Foundation gives credence to sustainability, and it starts with the purposeful inclusion of all people in solidarity and mutuality. Inclusion is essential to building just relationships among us as we shape our collective educational as well as our community’s future. 

Our mission is To assist and promote advancement of students and organizations, within our community, to achieve more educational and public service opportunities with financial assistance.” 

To enable the next generation to further their education and become leaders in our community, state, and/or community.  To encourage and promote education advancement, through financial assistance the improvement of student’s way of life and for the better future of our next generation.

In summary, our ultimate goal is to give back to our community as well as a hand up and sometimes a hand-out to students and various community organizations, who consistently seek and strive to further their education, and enhance community development while maintaining good moral and confident qualities in the community.  To ensure that we practice what we preach, by assisting students and various organizations to continue to accomplish their educational goals.

Carolyn Bush Roddy sitting on porch swing

Connecting Hearts and Helping Hands

Building a better future through compassion

The Carolyn "Bush" Roddy Foundation will be honoring one student from each of the local school districts with a $500 scholarship.

 

Eligible School Districts:

  • Rockwood High School

  • Harriman High School

  • Midway High School

  • Roane County High School

  • Oliver Springs High School

Graduation Cap and Diploma

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar

April 26, 2025 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM • 1069 East Tri-County Boulevard, Oliver Springs, TN

Spring Vendor Fair

Amazing opportunity for vendors! We invite you to join and be part of this highly anticipated and vibrant event, which will help support scholarships for local youth!

  • Food & Beverages

  • Fashion & Accessoris

  • Crafts & Homemade Items

August 2025

Carolyn "Bush" Roddy Foundation Gala

More details coming soon!

We are very excited to celebrate the scholarship recipients at our first annual Gala with event proceeds allowing us to aid future recipients. 

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