What Operation Stand Down Tennessee does

Operation Stand Down Tennessee (OSDTN) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (Tax I.D. 62-1638832) founded in 1994 and headquartered at 1125 12th Ave South, Nashville. It provides comprehensive wraparound services to military veterans and their families across 31 counties in middle and west Tennessee through three physical service centers in Nashville, Clarksville, and Columbia. The organization's service platform comprises ten programs: a walk-in Service Center (documents, meals, mail, computer access), the SSVF Housing program (eviction prevention and rapid rehousing), Transitional Housing, community-based Outreach, the Operation Commissary food program, Career Recon (an executive-style career transition program), the Dog Tag Flag tribute program, Portraits of Patriots, event space rental, and the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Program. In 2025, OSDTN served over 10,000 veterans and delivered more than 5,500 food bags, directing 83 cents of every donated dollar directly to veteran services.

OSDTN does not operate a technology platform; service delivery is human-led through case management, in-person engagement, and community partnerships. The organization is led by CEO Arlie Haddix (a US Air Force veteran), with a C-suite including COO Kyle Steffen, Chief Development & External Affairs Officer Valerie Guzman, and Chief Programs Officer Teri Herrera, supported by directors for SSVF, Transitional Housing, Career Initiatives, Data Management, regional operations, and other functions. Revenue is generated entirely through donations and charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations — services to veterans are provided free of charge. Key institutional funding partners include Jackson National Life Insurance Company ($775,000 grant, 2024), the Bob Woodruff Foundation (presenting sponsor of the 2025 Music City Ruck March at Nissan Stadium), The Cigna Group Foundation (2025), Belmont University (Career Recon credentialing partner), and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. The Career Recon program additionally partners with Tractor Supply Company, Nashville International Airport (BNA), HCA Healthcare, and Ingram Barge for corporate site visits.

Name

Operation Stand Down Tennessee

Legal name

Operation Stand Down Tennessee

Website

https://osdtn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Operation Stand Down Tennessee (OSDTN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that delivers wraparound services — housing, food assistance, career transition, and crisis support — to military veterans and their families across 31 middle and west Tennessee counties through service centers in Nashville, Clarksville, and Columbia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Human Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Veteran services
• Housing assistance
• Career transition
• Food assistance
• Nonprofit support

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: OSDTN operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (Tax I.D. Number 62-1638832) that relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund veteran services. Donations support housing assistance, food programs, career services, and other wraparound services for Veterans and their families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Operation Stand Down Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing comprehensive wraparound services to military Veterans and their families across 31 counties in middle and west Tennessee. Core programs include a walk-in Service Center (documents, meals, mail, computer access), Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) housing program, Transitional Housing, community Outreach, Operation Commissary food distribution, and the Career Recon executive-style career transition program. All services are provided free of charge to eligible Veterans and their families.

Product overview

Operation Stand Down Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing comprehensive wraparound services for Veterans and their families across 31 counties in middle and west Tennessee. The organization operates a multi-program service platform centered on its Service Center (providing walk-in support, document retrieval, mail services, meals, and computer access), Housing SSVF (eviction prevention and rapid rehousing), Transitional Housing, Outreach (community-based engagement and crisis response), Operation Commissary (food assistance delivering 5,500+ food bags in 2025), Career Recon (executive career transition program with Belmont University partnership), Dog Tag Flag, Portraits of Patriots, and event space rental. The organization has served over 10,000 Veterans in 2025 and directs 83 cents of every dollar directly to Veteran services. Service centers are located in Nashville, Clarksville, and Columbia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Service Center

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Memories of HonorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2025Co-host of the Music City Ruck March with OSDTN. Memories of Honor brings its signature Heart of the Mission bibs worn in honor of fallen service members, remembrance displays, and family engagement to ensure no hero is forgotten.
• Belmont University Jack C. Massey College of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2025Partnership provides Career Recon graduates with a Certificate of Business Acumen from Belmont University's Jack C. Massey College of Business. The collaboration develops business-focused training that gives participants practical tools and a respected academic credential.
• Nashville Area Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2025Career Recon program connects participants to members of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, providing valuable networking opportunities with business leaders and hiring teams across Middle Tennessee.
• Tractor Supply CompanyminorOthers · 29 August 2025Career Recon participants visited Tractor Supply Company operations as part of immersive site visits to learn about corporate culture and career pathways.
• Nashville International Airport (BNA)minorOthers · 29 August 2025Career Recon participants visited Nashville International Airport operations to gain insight into airport operations and career opportunities in aviation.
• HCA HealthcareminorOthers · 29 August 2025Career Recon participants visited HCA Healthcare to learn about corporate culture and career pathways in healthcare administration and operations.
• Ingram BargeminorOthers · 29 August 2025Career Recon participants visited Ingram Barge to explore career opportunities and learn about marine logistics operations that keep America moving.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: National 501(c)(3) providing comprehensive programs (mental health, career, long-term support) to post-9/11 veterans. Comparable to OSDTN in offering wraparound veteran services, but operates nationally with vastly greater scale and donor base.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA): National post-9/11 veteran advocacy and services organization. Comparable in serving transitioning service members and recent veterans, though focuses more on policy advocacy and less on direct wraparound services.
• The American Legion: Largest U.S. wartime veterans service organization with extensive veteran benefits, career, and community programs. Comparable in veteran-services scope, but operates a national post-based model rather than walk-in service centers.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): National veterans service organization providing benefits assistance, transportation, and housing support. Comparable in mission focus on veteran welfare and service delivery, but operates a chapter-based national network rather than a regional service-center model.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): National veterans service organization providing advocacy, benefits assistance, and community programs. Comparable veteran-services mission but operates a national membership-and-post model versus OSDTN's regional service-center footprint.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and human services including veteran-specific programs. Comparable wraparound service delivery model applied across multiple vulnerable populations, similar to OSDTN's multi-program platform.

Direct peers

• Team Red, White & Blue: Veteran support nonprofit focused on community connection, physical fitness, and social engagement. Comparable to OSDTN's outreach and community-connection programs serving transitioning veterans.
• U.S. VETS: National nonprofit providing housing, career, and support services to veterans experiencing homelessness. Closely comparable to OSDTN's SSVF Housing and Transitional Housing programs with a similar wraparound model.
• Bob Woodruff Foundation: National foundation supporting veterans, service members, and their families through community-based grants. Direct peer given its funding partnership with OSDTN and shared focus on wraparound veteran family support including the Music City Ruck March.
• National Veterans Homeless Support: Nonprofit focused on preventing and ending veteran homelessness. Comparable to OSDTN's housing-first approach through SSVF and Transitional Housing programs, though operating in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OSDTN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/osdtn
• Instagraminstagram.com/osdtn
• TikToktiktok.com/@osdtennessee
• Xx.com/osdtn

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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Investments

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