Melissa Spurgeon
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Melissa Spurgeon
@mospurgeon
Chief Executive Officer • Community Foundation of West Tennessee

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Jackson Awards! We are recognizing individuals who are making a positive impact in our community in the following categories: Arts, Education, Healthcare, Leadership, and Volunteer Service. Make a nomination now at forms.gle/CpXAw9oLPef3qE….

We are excited to welcome Taylor Risley as the new Chief Financial Officer at the Community Foundation of West Tennessee. With a strong background in finance and a heart for community service, Taylor is a great addition to our team. Learn more: cfwtn.org/news/taylor-ri…

Dr. Arthur Woods was recognized at last night’s Board of Trustees meeting for his service from 2018 to 2026. His leadership has made a lasting impact on our organization and community. Join us in thanking him!

Another wonderful year supporting United Way of West Tennessee at the First Ladies Luncheon! Thank you to our board members and nonprofit partners who joined us as table guests. We appreciate your leadership and support as we all work together to make West Tennessee better.

Honored to celebrate @JMCSchools Teacher of the Year today. Congratulations to Chanda Brafa and all the honorees for their recognition and positive impact on students in our community. We are proud to support this award with $1,000 for both the overall winner and the school.




Inseparable. 🤝 From my Chief of Staff to President of the Community Foundation—watching Melissa lead with such accuracy and heart makes me incredibly proud.










Fund representatives - we want to hear from you! Our 2026 Fund Representative Survey has been sent to your email. Your feedback helps us strengthen communication, reporting, and overall support at the Community Foundation of West Tennessee.

Thanks for having us @EPlusTV6 📺️ Our CEO, @mospurgeon and Community Impact Manager, @haleyfortune joined Steve and Jordan for Six in the City yesterday to talk about all things 100 Women Who Care. Head over to their page to watch the latest episode!

We are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Community Impact Grant cycle. 📣

Great time today at the @JaxTNChamber Annual Celebration! Thank you to the Chamber for championing local growth and collaboration. We are proud to work alongside such incredible leaders to build a stronger Jackson and West Tennessee.







