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Open Requests from Neighbors in Need

Every request below is real — an older adult, veteran, or neighbor who needs a hand with their yard. Names and addresses are always kept private. Ready to help? Sign up as a volunteer.

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Showing 1–20 of 296 requests matching “TN”
An older neighbor Memphis, TN
65+ ✓ Has Equip.

Keeping up the yard is more than their health allows right now. A hand with the yard helps them age in place with dignity — and keeps the neighborhood looking loved.

Lawn Mowing
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An older neighbor Memphis, TN
65+ Equip. Needed

Keeping up the yard is more than their health allows right now. One mow at a time: dignity kept, and a block kept beautiful.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging Handyman Roof Repair
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A neighbor Knoxville, TN
Equip. Needed

The city has flagged the yard, so time matters, and no relatives close by to call on. Steady help like this lets a neighbor stay in the home they love.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
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An older veteran Lancing, TN
65+
Veteran · Doc Pending
✓ Has Equip.

Keeping up the yard is more than their health allows right now. One mow at a time: dignity kept, and a block kept beautiful.

Lawn Mowing
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An older veteran cleverland, TN
65+
Veteran
Equip. Needed

There is no family nearby to help, and the yard has gotten beyond what their health allows. A hand with the yard helps them age in place with dignity — and keeps the neighborhood looking loved.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
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An older veteran cleverland, TN
65+
Veteran
Equip. Needed

There is no family nearby to help, and the yard has gotten beyond what their health allows. One mow at a time: dignity kept, and a block kept beautiful.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
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An older neighbor Memphis, TN
65+ Equip. Needed

There is no family nearby to help, and the yard has gotten beyond what their health allows. One mow at a time: dignity kept, and a block kept beautiful.

Lawn Mowing
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An older veteran KNOXVILLE, TN
65+
Veteran · Doc Pending
✓ Has Equip.

Health limitations make yard work hard. A hand with the yard helps them age in place with dignity — and keeps the neighborhood looking loved.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
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An older veteran Greeneville, TN
65+
Veteran
Equip. Needed

Health limitations make yard work hard. One mow at a time: dignity kept, and a block kept beautiful.

Lawn Mowing
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An older neighbor Christiana, TN
65+ Equip. Needed

Family is too far away to lend a hand, and a caregiver reached out on their behalf. Steady help like this lets a neighbor stay in the home they love.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
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An older neighbor Murfreesboro, TN
65+ ✓ Has Equip.

No relatives close by to call on, and keeping up the yard is more than their health allows right now. Steady help like this lets a neighbor stay in the home they love.

Trimming /Edging Lawn Mowing
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An older neighbor Murfreesboro, TN
65+ ✓ Has Equip.

There is no family nearby to help, and the yard has gotten beyond what their health allows. Steady help like this lets a neighbor stay in the home they love.

Lawn Mowing
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An older neighbor Murfreesboro, TN
65+ ✓ Has Equip.

There is no family nearby to help, and health limitations make yard work hard. One mow at a time: dignity kept, and a block kept beautiful.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
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An older veteran Athens, TN
65+
Veteran
✓ Has Equip.

A caregiver reached out on their behalf, and health limitations make yard work hard. A hand with the yard helps them age in place with dignity — and keeps the neighborhood looking loved.

Lawn Mowing
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An older neighbor Murfreesboro, TN
65+ ✓ Has Equip.

No relatives close by to call on, and health limitations make yard work hard. A hand with the yard helps them age in place with dignity — and keeps the neighborhood looking loved.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Privacy protected. Details for approved volunteers only.
An older neighbor Murfreesboro, TN
65+ ✓ Has Equip.

There is no family nearby to help, and keeping up the yard is more than their health allows right now. Steady help like this lets a neighbor stay in the home they love.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Privacy protected. Details for approved volunteers only.
An older neighbor Murfreesboro, TN
65+ ✓ Has Equip.

No relatives close by to call on, and keeping up the yard is more than their health allows right now. A hand with the yard helps them age in place with dignity — and keeps the neighborhood looking loved.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Privacy protected. Details for approved volunteers only.
An older neighbor Murfreesboro, TN
65+ ✓ Has Equip.

No relatives close by to call on, and keeping up the yard is more than their health allows right now. A hand with the yard helps them age in place with dignity — and keeps the neighborhood looking loved.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Privacy protected. Details for approved volunteers only.
An older neighbor Murfreesboro, TN
65+ ✓ Has Equip.

Family is too far away to lend a hand, and keeping up the yard is more than their health allows right now. A hand with the yard helps them age in place with dignity — and keeps the neighborhood looking loved.

Lawn Mowing Trimming/Edging
Privacy protected. Details for approved volunteers only.
An older neighbor Murfreesboro, TN
65+ ✓ Has Equip.

Family is too far away to lend a hand, and health limitations make yard work hard. Steady help like this lets a neighbor stay in the home they love.

Trimming /Edging
Privacy protected. Details for approved volunteers only.
Showing 20 of 296 requests

Recent stories behind the requests

Real neighbors, personal details removed. A little help can mean a lot.

Temple Terrace, FL

No nearby family to help with the yard

With no family nearby to pitch in, keeping up the yard has gotten harder. A one-time visit from a volunteer with equipment could help with mowing and leaf removal.

No Nearby Family Army Veteran Equipment Needed Disability Older Adult
Livingston, NJ

No equipment to mow or trim

Keeping up with the yard has gotten harder without the right equipment. A nearby volunteer with equipment could help with mowing, trimming and edging.

Equipment Needed Army Veteran No Nearby Family Disability Older Adult
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX

Mobility limits make mowing difficult

Health and mobility limits have made routine yard work harder to manage. A volunteer with equipment could help bring the yard back under control.

Disability Navy Veteran No Nearby Family Equipment Needed Older Adult

Stories are summarized from recent requests with personal details removed. Exact addresses and contact information are shared only with approved volunteers after a match.

Phoned-in requests

We’ve fielded 4,935 voicemail inquiries and counting — the ones below are still open and waiting for a nearby volunteer.

People call 862-66-MOWER and leave as much information as they can about what they need. Our system translates and organizes that information to help locate nearby volunteer support. Personal details are removed before anything is shown publicly.

10 voicemail inquiries matching “TN”
Hixson, TN
By Phone
Nashville, TN
By Phone
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Knoxville, TN
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Crossville, TN
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