YWCA NETN and SWVA TechGYRLS
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The YWCA TechGYRLS after-school program is a FREE “girls-only” environment, specifically designed to broaden a girl’s technical knowledge. We help participants develop the confidence to use technology tools, discover links between enjoyable technology projects and STEM subjects, and enhance their critical thinking skills. The girls are encouraged to construct, design, produce, animate, analyze, in
01/13/2026
TechGYRLS entered the new year kicking and screaming... with a RAD class, of course!
Ms. Sharon, Ms. Caitlin, and Ms. Laura spent time with our girls teaching them self defense and personal safety basics. Read on to see what TechGYRL Mikayla has to say about their class.
"They taught us how to say, 'no,' with our voice and how to punch and kick. They taught you how you can break free if someone gets you by the arms. It's important to learn things like this because it helps me stay safe when I go out. I think everyone should take a self defense class so they can stay safe, too. Thank you Ms. Sharon, Ms. Caitlin, and Ms. Laura for coming to teach us self defense. I appreciate you!"
-Mikayla, 11
12/25/2025
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at TechGYRLS!
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May your day be filled with joy, light, and love.
🎵Our TechGYRLS choir truly shined and helped usher in the Christmas season during their choir concert last week!
🎼Under the guidance of Ms. Jane from the Mountain Empire Children's Choral Academy the girls performed a beautiful mix of new music, creative mashups, and classic carols. Having a voice in choosing what they sang made them even more excited, and it showed.
🎄Their voices filled the room with warmth and joy, helping everyone truly feel the Christmas spirit. So many audience members shared that they felt chills or found themselves teary-eyed, moved by both the music and the growth of these girls. We couldn’t be more proud.
💚We are so thankful for Ms. Jane and her incredible leadership with our TechGYRLS choir. Her encouragement, patience, and passion for music created a space where the girls felt confident, excited, and proud of what they accomplished.
12/15/2025
🎄Our annual trip to Bristol Motor Speedway in Lights was a success!
🎅🏻Our TechGYRLS enjoyed a Chick-fil-A The Pinnacle dinner, marveled at the lights (some of them for the first time!) and enjoyed activities in the Christmas Village. Read on to see what TechGYRL Emmi has to say about her experience.
🎁"Speedway in Lights was very pretty because I got to see so many beautiful kinds of lights. It was amazing! I've never seen anything like it. My favorite was probably the ones with little motions, like the fish leaping; there was also reindeer flying and pulling a sleigh. I also really liked taking a picture with Santa!
I would like to thank Tennessee Valley Authority for powering the lights! The TechGYRLS had a partnership with them before, and we had a lot of fun learning with them. It was really cool to see that someone we know has given us a great service for the holidays!
People should go to the lights because it's a great thing to do with family to explore holiday cheer; it's a nice outing!"
-Emmi, 13
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106 State St
Bristol, TN
37620
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 6pm |
| Friday | 7am - 6pm |
