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Building community & meaningful work opportunities for adults with disabilities.

The Broody Hen is a nonprofit farm in Nolensville, TN creating meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities while utilizing their God-given gifts through working with animals, growing all-natural produce, and creating handmade products to share with our local community.

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These numbers represent real people gaining confidence, skills, and community through life on the farm.

Our Impact So Far

  • 4,876 Volunteer Hours

  • 432 Hands-On Transition Training Hours

  • 35 Meat Chickens Raised & Processed

  • 12 Chicks Hatched

  • 4 Goats added to the farm

  • 5 raised beds built

  • Serving transition students with disabilities

We believe in transparency & measurable impact.

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At The Broody Hen, individuals with disabilities are not just included—they are essential members of our community.

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Be Part of The Broody Hen Community

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Our Programs

Work & Community Program

Adults with disabilities gather weekly to prepare goods, build farm stand products and work together in community.

Transition Student Training

Hands-on agriculture work experience for students with disabilities preparing for adulthood.

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Upcoming Events

Visit The Farm

  • You-Pick Tulips

  • Farm-to-Table Dinner

  • Farm Stand Events

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What People Are Saying About The Broody Hen

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“My family and I had such an amazing experience this afternoon! Everything you guys are doing is truly very special. Thanks for sharing with this community.”

— Courtney Giovanni Stoyer

“Just visited and absolutely loved all the options! Your staff was so kind and helpful and it was fun to see some familiar faces.”

— Megan Leigh

Growing Something Bigger

The Broody Hen is building a place where adults with disabilities can work, live, belong, and thrive — including expanded farm programs, community spaces, and future housing opportunities.

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Every donations helps create meaningful opportunities for adults with disabilities in our community.

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