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East Nashville Athletics denied misusing campaign funds in its response to an open Tennessee attorney-general investigation
East Nashville Athletics submitted additional records to the Tennessee Attorney General after complaints prompted an investigation into a 2024 fundraising campaign for Shelby Park improvements. Reporting on the filing said the nonprofit acknowledged that it lacked formal written financial policies, had not previously conducted an internal audit and had mixed organizational and personal activity in one Venmo account. The organization said a $2,400 transfer to a family member was an error that was corrected and produced a breakdown stating that most campaign proceeds had been spent on improvements and equipment.
Status matters. This page records a sourced development, not a completed No Halo investigation. An allegation is not a finding. Dismissals, settlements, judgments, corrections and final outcomes remain distinct.
Donor relevance
Why this matters
The investigation concerns the handling of donor-restricted campaign money, recordkeeping, related-party contracting and basic financial controls at a community youth charity. The disclosed corrective steps are also relevant to donors assessing current governance.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The Tennessee Attorney General opened the investigation after receiving complaints. WKRN reported the contents of the nonprofit's supplemental filing, and East Nashville Athletics supplied the spending figures and explanations contained in that filing.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not established that funds were misused, that solicitation statements were deceptive, that the nonprofit's accounting is complete or accurate, or what findings the attorney general will ultimately make.
Right of reply
Organization response
East Nashville Athletics denied misusing funds or conducting a deceptive campaign, said the promised improvements were substantially completed, stated that it was cooperating with the investigation and reported that it was separating its Venmo activity and developing new payment and payroll procedures.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Investigation. Current state: Open. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 21, 2026 · Last verified September 22, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.