1962
YouthTown was charted by the state of Tennessee.
1970
Faith Cottage was completed. The cottage was built on faith that someday Youth Town would be able to repay Watlington Bro Construction. The cottage was paid for in 1971
1986
Youth Town's chapel was built in 1986.
1997
Ground was broken for new administration building and two level 2 dorms.
2000
Youth Town teamed up with Juvinile Judge of West Tennessee to host Youth Challange program for non-custodial kids.
1967
Jackson Rotary Club adopted YouthTown and built the first cottage.
Rotary is still actively involved in YouthTown today.
1972
The Youth Town gym was built in 1972. The gym was sponsored by Rotary District 676. Our 18 acre lake was built by 913th co of the 194th engineering brigade that same here.
1991
Freed-Hardeman and Union University mentoring programs begin at
Youth Town.
1998
Youth Town entered into a collaborative partnership with Pathways to develop continuum of care from level one to level two serving ages 12 - 18.
2003
George Thomas Jr. Academy was established in memory of George Thomas Jr. Union University nursing program also begins.
