Once a year, we step away from our inboxes and to-do lists to help local nonprofits tell their stories in new and meaningful ways. For 24 hours straight, our team comes together to brainstorm, design, write, and create for organizations making an impact throughout Middle TN.
This was our 18th year, and we keep finding new meaning in the work. Every CreateAthon brings a fresh story to tell and another reason to keep up the good night's work. Take a look at what we made this year for Doors of Hope, Nurses for Newborns, and Community Resource Center:
Doors of Hope
Doors of Hope empowers women to rebuild their lives through transitional and long-term supportive housing. With guidance from case managers, therapists, and recovery specialists, women receive the tools and support they need to heal, grow, and regain stability.
Some of What We Created





Nurses for Newborns
Nurses for Newborns provides free, home-based support to help babies and their families thrive. Their team offers health and safety assessments, guidance and education for parents, and connections to essential resources—like diapers, formula, car seats, cribs, and more—to give every newborn the best possible start.
Some of what We Created




Community Resource Center
The Community Resource Center works on the frontlines to equip communities with the tools they need to fight shame, restore dignity, and change lives across Middle Tennessee. What started as a simple call for hygiene items revealed a much bigger need—and sparked a mission to address a hidden, urgent crisis in the community.
Some of What We Created




Interested in learning more about CreateAthon or how to apply? Email jesse@redpepperland.com. And take a look back here at more CreateAthon lightbulb moments.