The Quest Center for Art & Community Development

10/11/2026

It’s true there's never a slow season at the Quest Center! And with the school year in full swing, there’s plenty to celebrate. We're excited to share the 2026 Summer/Fall 'Back-to-School' edition of the Quest Center's Quarterly Newsletter. Our stories are best told through pictures, so we hope you’ll take a few minutes to browse, enjoy and gain a deeper understanding of our program – and how your involvement makes it all possible! https://mailchi.mp/qcdickson/the-quest-center-newsletter-winterspring-6429863. We’d love to hear from you, so please email [email protected] with questions or comments.

10/10/2026

School break re-wind. “One Family,’ is an original song written, performed and recorded by Quest Center students. We hope you enjoy!

10/07/2026

Meet our 2026-2027 Pathway Teaching Assistants - Lillie Harrington

“My name is Lillie Harrington. I am in 6th grade at Charlotte Middle School. I have been a cheerleader for 6 years. 3 years ago I was introduced to the Quest Center and discovered a passion for playing guitar. Now I look forward to sharing what I have learned with other kids.”

The Quest Center’s Pathway Program helps students develop leadership, communication & engagement skills working as paid Teaching Assistants in a public school classroom environment.

10/04/2026

It’s fall break in Dickson County! Two weeks is a very long time for beginner music students to go without structured learning. So we’re conducting 4 review classes over the break to help our beginner guitar students continue learning and playing together. Two sessions have reached capacity, but there are a few seats available for Tuesday, Oct 13 at https://www.qcdickson.org/2026-fall-break-review-class-registration-form. PLEASE NOTE that these are not ‘drop-in’ classes. You must register in advance so we can arrange for staffing and class materials. Students may attend multiple sessions.

THE QUEST CENTER FALL BREAK 2026 REVIEW CLASS registrationNOTE: Review classes are offered for our guitar students only.We want our students to have every opportunity to learn and succeed, so we conduct review sessions during school breaks to help them stay engaged, learning and having fun with clas...

10/03/2026

Meet our 2026-2027 Pathway Teaching Assistants - Jacob Huffine

“Hello, I’m Jacob Huffine and I’m 16 years old. I’ve been with the Quest Center for a little over 1 year. I attend Penn Foster Online School and I’m currently in the 11th grade. I enjoy playing guitar alongside ice hockey and astronomy. I’m excited for this opportunity to help others learn to play the guitar.”

The Quest Center’s Pathway Program helps students develop leadership, communication & engagement skills working as paid Teaching Assistants in a public school classroom environment.

09/30/2026

Meet our 2026-2027 Pathway Teaching Assistants - Madilynn Ruffin

"My name is Madilynn, but everyone calls me Madi. I am 13 years old and I am home schooled. I play the guitar and have loved it ever since I started taking lessons at the Quest Center one year ago. When I am not playing the guitar I love to paint and do crafts. I am excited to teach guitar so I can help children the same way the Quest Center helps me!"

The Quest Center’s Pathway Program helps students develop leadership, communication & engagement skills working as paid Teaching Assistants in a public school classroom environment.

09/30/2026

Breaking large classes into small groups makes learning more personal and a whole lotta fun at Stuart Burns ES, here with Ms. Heather and Mr. Jacob.

09/28/2026

The ‘GIVE LIKE DOLLY - Middle Tennessee’ campaign is in the books! Thanks to everyone who contributed this past weekend. We’re grateful to have been included in such a special event, and we’re honored to have shared it with the other amazing organizations that work tirelessly to ‘Help Someone Find Their Song.’ Community support is critical for us to do what we do. Your love and support are appreciated! THANK YOU!

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee


@4.0mvtstudios
Girls Write Nashville

Nashville Children's Theatre

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Quest Center for Art & Community Development

09/28/2026

Meet our 2026-2027 Pathway Teaching Assistants - River Hall

"My name is River, I'm 17 years old and homeschooled. I've been taking classes at the Quest Center for 7 years. I play piano, ukulele, guitar, bass guitar, saxophone, violin and I sing. I also write and produce music. I love playing, writing, and listening to music, and I love inspiring children to try new things. I love teaching at the Quest Center because it gives me the opportunity to share the same learning experience that I had with so many other kids."

The Quest Center’s Pathway Program helps students develop leadership, communication & engagement skills working as paid Teaching Assistants in a public school classroom environment.

09/27/2026

This is the final day to GIVE LIKE DOLLY - Middle Tennessee! The Give Like Dolly campaign closes tonight, so please consider a gift to Help Someone Find Their Song. Children living in rural communities deserve the same opportunities as their metro counterparts. Your generosity supports the Quest Center as well as four other organizations working to bring creative arts to children across
Middle Tennessee. Here’s a short clip of some Quest Center beginner musicians in action. Give now at giving9to5.com/?form=Song. THANK YOU!

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee


@4.0mvtstudios
Girls Write Nashville

Nashville Children's Theatre

The Quest Center for Art & Community Development

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum