Tennessee: ATA Donates $8,000 to Support Arrington Fire Department’s Community Services

In a meaningful gesture of community support, the American Telugu Association (ATA) donated $8,000 to the Arrington Volunteer Fire Department in Arrington, Tennessee on October 19, 2025. This initiative reflects ATA’s ongoing commitment to public welfare and strengthening local partnerships.

The donation was coordinated by the ATA Nashville Chapter, led by:

Kishore Guduru, Board of Trustee
Ramakrishna Reddy Ala
Narendar Nookala, Regional Advisor
Susheel Chanda, Education Committee Chair
Vamshi Nukala, Regional Coordinator
Sairam Rachakonda, Regional Coordinator
Eshaan Chanda, Regional Coordinator

The event was honored by the presence of several ATA National Leaders:

Jayanth Challa, President
Satish Reddy, President-Elect
Anil Bodireddy, Board of Trustee
Srinivas Srirama, Board of Trustee
Ramana Gandra, Business Committee Co-Chair

Local residents and community leaders attended the event, expressing appreciation for ATA’s support of emergency services in the region. Representatives from the Arrington Volunteer Fire Department conveyed their sincere gratitude, noting that the donation comes at a crucial time. With the area experiencing rapid growth, the department has faced increasing demands while operating on a limited budget.

This contribution will significantly aid their mission to provide timely and effective emergency response. American Telugu Association (ATA) remains dedicated to serving not only the Telugu community but also the broader society through impactful initiatives like this.