Service Spotlights

Do you know a remarkable Tennessean?

In every community across our state, there are Tennesseans who spend their time giving back. Tennessee Serves highlights these exemplary individuals or nonprofits through our Service Spotlight. 

Submit them to Tennessee Serves for a chance to be highlighted on First Lady Maria Lee's social media and website. Share information and photos with Tennessee.Serves@tn.gov for the opportunity to be selected.

Emma Lane Babcock | May 2025

May Service Spotlight

The May Service Spotlight is Emma Lane Babcock! Emma Lane is 10 years old from Hendersonville and making a big impact in her community through her nonprofit, A Note to My PrinciPal.

Emma Lane was inspired by a classmate who didn’t feel safe asking for help, so she created A Note to My PrinciPal which aims to help kids feel heard, supported, and confident speaking up through notes left for their principal in cheerful, school-spirited mailboxes.

Get involved with A Note to My PrinciPal by donating to fund a mailbox, nominating an elementary school that would benefit, or spreading the word to help them reach more schools and students.