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The Candy Bar by Lytle Thomas

The Candy Bar is at the heart of The Dawn of Nashville Inner City Ministry. In this book, you will read the story of Lytle Thomas's wife, Sandra, and a kind man named Frank Vester. Sandra's respect for "Frankie Doodle-Doo" broad-brushed to people of every race. Years later, this respect led to Sandra inviting several children to Vacation Bible School. One good thing led to another, and Nashville Inner City Ministry was born.

Beloved by many, Lytle Thomas has a unique storytelling ability, which makes The Candy Bar: The Dawn of Nashville Inner City Ministry an easy read and a true treasure. Open the book, read this special story, and feel the dawn of God's love in your heart.

Sandra and Lytle Thomas
Young male laughing in a group

Our Programs

It’s time to bring Jesus out of our church buildings and into the community – where hurting people are in desperate need of His love.

  • Weekly classes for children aged 3-16.

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  • Community visitation, Transportation to the learning center and, more importantly, meaningful communication and connection with our inner city youth.

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  • Spiritual instruction with discussion, Life skills, encouragement, conflict management, and more for inner city teens.

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  • A wide variety of opportunities to serve your community and connect with our most vulnerable youth.

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Catfish Dinner
2024 NICM Catfish Fundraising Dinner Results

DONATIONS
Thursday 3/21/2024—$155,304
Friday 3/22/2024—$67,903
Total Dinner Donations—$223,207

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