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November 

Nonprofit Spotlight

Main Street Murfreesboro—Sarah Callender

Sarah Callender is the Executive Director of Main Street Murfreesboro, where she has served for the past eight years, leading efforts to support downtown businesses and enhance the heart of our community. Before this role, she spent eight years as the grant writer for Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center and began her nonprofit career in 1998 as the first female District Executive for the Trail of Tears District in the Boy Scouts of America, Middle Tennessee Council. With a lifelong passion for community development, Sarah focuses on connecting people, creating new initiatives that strengthen our sense of place, and fostering partnerships that benefit small businesses, residents, and students alike. She is especially committed to building bridges between downtown Murfreesboro and MTSU to help students feel invested in and connected to the place they call home. Sarah has lived in Murfreesboro since 1998 and is actively involved in the community. She serves on the Board of Directors for Rutherford Cable and 100 Women Who Care. She and her husband, Dr. Nate Callender—professor and Assistant Chair of the Aerospace Department at MTSU—have three children, ages 26, 24, and 18. Their family attends New Vision Church.

November 

Member Spotlight

Debbie Howard—CMG Financial

With over 30 years in the mortgage industry, I believe lending should always feel personal because no two clients are alike. My team and I treat every client like family because, for us, family is at the heart of what we do. Both of my sons are active members of the Howard Group, making this truly a family business dedicated to helping other families achieve their homeownership goals. Outside of being the Area Sales Manager for CMG Home Loans, my favorite title is “Mammie” or “Mammorific” to my 7 year old grandson, Albie.  He’s perfect!  I also enjoy life with husband of 43 years, Bobby, our two sons, Robby and Rusty, our wonderful daughter-in-law, Trish, and our beagle/yorkie mix, Henry.  Growing up in Maryville, just outside of Knoxville, our blood is Tennessee Orange.  We also like to “glamp” occasionally even when Sheila the bear decides to sit in the middle of us to finish off our cookies and donuts.  FYI – we slowly and safely made our way inside the RV to watch her devour our goodies through the window. I love life, and I love spending time with all of my friends at RUTHERFORD Cable.