Youth Gathering Place: A Coffeehouse for Ages 15-21
A coffeehouse-style gathering place for youth
ages 15-21 featuring music, games, books, creative
outlets, and quiet spaces.
Mission Statement
The Journey is a Greater Nashville non-profit offering a unique, cozy, and innovative environment where young people experience a safe and welcoming atmosphere that nurtures meaningful socialization and personal growth. Our vision is that every youth who visits leaves feeling deeply loved, valued, and empowered to pursue their dreams.
Beyond serving coffee and snacks, this inviting gathering place allows youth to relax with a good book, pick up a guitar or listen to local bands. A chance to build lasting friendships, complete homework, create art and poetry, and participate in mentoring and crisis support for guidance on life’s challenges. In addition, there will be opportunities to join outreaches to discover their passions and to make a difference in their community.
Here, we reach hearts and transform lives by modeling the love of God through authentic relationships and meaningful opportunities—never through preaching, but through everyday actions, love, and support.
Purpose
My name is Heather Cross and I have been a mentor and youth leader for many years. I have a passion for supporting youth and helping them reach their potential. That is why I feel God wants me to bring this gathering place to life, by meeting youth where they are at on their journey.
It is not just about beans and brews, it's a space where young people, can breathe, belong, and maybe even find their next step. Offering a friendly environment that is eclectic and cool with great opportunities to grow. Because sometimes the best way to help someone rise...is to surround them with caring mentors and a safe place to be themselves. 1 Timothy 4:12