Our History

2015

BHR Established

Blazing Hope Ranch was officially established and received tax-exempt nonprofit status in May 2015.

2016

Church Donates Land to Support Blazing Hope Ranch's Vision

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God's Faithfulness Through the Ranch's First Year

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Man, woman, and three children smile together.

2017

Vanderbilt Mortgage Donates Modular Homes

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A wooden modular home.

Blazing Hope Ranch to Open Housing to Trafficking Survivors

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Annual Rhea Prayer Breakfast to Benefit Blazing Hope Ranch

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From Rust to Restoration: An Old Truck Helps Survivors of Human Trafficking

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An old rusty truck in the woods.

2018

Local Nonprofit Helps Human Trafficking Survivors Start New Life

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2021

Ranch Reflects on History, Shares About Hootenanny for Hope

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2022

Blazing Hope Ranch Teaches Kids About Human Trafficking

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Children and camp volunteers smile while sitting on bleachers.

2025

Official Safe House Status

Blazing Hope Ranch is the first officially certified safe house in Tennessee, receiving gold-level certification from The Safe House Project.

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Blazing Hope Ranch's 10th Anniversary

In May 2025, the Ranch celebrated 10 years of freedom, hope, and restoration.