Grace Place Amplified

Building a New Path to Independence

Grace Place Amplified Logo - Community for single moms experiencing homelessness and crisis.

Trailblazing Hope Through Community

At Grace Place, our work has grown, our vision has expanded, and we have AMPLIFIED the impact we are creating in our community.

Grace Place AMPLIFIED is an exciting new chapter with the development of a purpose-built residential campus in Hendersonville, TN. This thoughtfully designed “pocket neighborhood” deepens our impact and allows more families to experience healing, dignity, and belonging.

Walkable paths, shared spaces, and intentional design will foster connection, safety, and growth for both mothers and children. This campus is not simply an expansion, it is a reimagining of how community can support lasting change. 

Campus Vision & Project Highlights

  • Location: 4.5 acres on New Shackle Island Road in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
  • Residential Community: 43 cottage-style homes, supportive, and family-centered.
  • Education & Support: A 4,500-square-foot education and office facility.
  • Community Spaces: Sport courts, playgrounds, sidewalks, green spaces, and gathering areas.

Project Leadership:

Led by Founder and CEO Desnéige Bourret, Board Chairman Keith Head, and Project Manager Cal Gentry of Civil Land Company, General Contractor Batten Shaw Construction and Architect Kristopher Nonn.

Every element of this campus has been designed with intention, creating a place where families can rebuild with dignity and move confidently toward independence.

Grace Place Amplified - Plan view

Laying the Foundation

Groundbreaking on April of 2025, marked the start of Phase I, setting the stage for this transformative model of care.

Phase I includes:

  • Construction of the new education center
  • Development of 10 to 13 three-bedroom homes
  • An estimated timeline of 12 to 18 months

As Founder and CEO, Desnéige Bourret shares:

“We are trailblazing hope. We are trailblazing love. We are trailblazing equality. We are trailblazing justice. We are trailblazing opportunity.”

Partner With Us

Since July 2015, Grace Place has provided an intensive residential program that offers more than shelter. Through free housing, life-skills education, and holistic support, single mothers with children are given the space and tools they need to move from crisis to long-term independence. Here, stability is not temporary. It is the foundation for a transformed future, and Grace Place AMPLIFIED takes our work to the next level.

The pace at which this campus becomes a reality is directly tied to the generosity of our community. Every contribution accelerates the journey for single mothers and children working toward lives defined by character, courage, strength, and perseverance.

Your support helps turn vision into homes, classrooms, and futures filled with possibility.

Ways to Give:

Online:

By Mail:
Grace Place Ministry, Inc.
P.O. Box 1771
Hendersonville, TN 37077

 

Together, we are amplifying hope and building pathways to lasting independence.

This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of 01-19-23 GR 16 Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. (Two Homes)

Support our cause by donating to our household needs.

Matt Denney

Advisory

A native of Hendersonville, Matt completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Tennessee before returning in 2005 to begin his career as a CPA in Nashville.   He honed his skills serving privately held businesses for national and regional firms until January 2021 when he joined Davis, Brown & Company PLLC as a partner.  He has a broad range of experience serving clients in the healthcare, manufacturing, retail, non-profit, and real estate industries.

 

Matt has always been passionate about serving and contributing to the success of nonprofits that cater to the needs of families.  During his career he has served on the boards of or volunteered for organizations focused on foster care, family welfare, and homeless youth.  In addition to shifting focus to the business needs of Sumner County it was also his intent to find local organizations that are benefitting his home community.  He is enthusiastic about dedicating his skills and passion to help further the mission of Grace Place and make a meaningful impact in this area.

 

Matt resides in Gallatin with his wife (Lindsay) and three children (Caroline, Andrew, and Luke).