CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross welcomed a new executive director at a reception recently. Stacey Levine took over as the head of the organization in September 2025.

Levine is a native of Dickson and resides there with her husband and three children. She said she was an architect for 15 years and sat behind a desk. Levine said she reached a point where she wanted to be more out in the community, and she gets to do that now with the Red Cross.

New Executive Director for the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross, Stacey Levine, sixth from left, poses with members of the local community and the Red Cross on Jan. 7, 2026. (Lee Erwin)
New Executive Director for the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross, Stacey Levine, sixth from left, poses with members of the local community and the Red Cross on Jan. 7, 2026. (Lee Erwin)

“It’s always been important to me in my line of work to be doing something that I feel good about and I feel is leaving a lasting impression in a positive way,” Levine said. “I’ve always loved the Red Cross, and I’ve been a blood donor for many years starting back in college.”

Levine said when disasters happen, the Red Cross has always been the organization she would donate to. She said she knew the organization, and she could trust them to be a good steward of her donation.

“I have been a supporter in that way but never thought about working with the organization until this position became available. One of the board members here at the chapter office I know personally, called me and said Stacey I think you would be a great fit for this role,” Levine said.

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New Executive Director for the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross, Stacey Levine, fifth from left, poses with members of the local community and the Red Cross on Jan. 7, 2026. (Lee Erwin)
New Executive Director for the Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross, Stacey Levine, fifth from left, poses with members of the local community and the Red Cross on Jan. 7, 2026. (Lee Erwin)

The Red Cross responds to any disaster, such as a home fire, a flood or an earthquake. “We always show up and are willing to dive in and help,” she said.

Ninety percent of the workforce is volunteers. “It’s amazing; they have a heart for the mission, and it’s easy for us to find volunteers to fill in,” Levine said.

The Tennessee River Chapter of the American Red Cross, located in Clarksville, serves 12 counties. Their service area follows the Tennessee River from the Tennessee state line in the north to the Tennessee state line in the south, and that includes Fort Campbell.

While today they are best known for blood donations and disaster relief, the American Red Cross was born to serve the military. “We serve military members from the moment they enlist, all the way through their entire life, even as a veteran,” Levine said.

To learn more about the American Red Cross and the Tennessee River Chapter, visit redcross.org/Tennessee, call 931-645-6401, or stop by their office Monday-Friday at 1760 Madison St.    

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