TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 2, 2025

A recent investigation led by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office found that the Davis House Child Advocacy Center (DHCAC), a Franklin nonprofit that provides services to child abuse survivors, made questionable and unsupported credit card charges totaling at least $250,709, The Tennessean reports. The four-year investigation revealed the organization used two credit cards from different financial institutions for charges at upscale restaurants, retail stores and entertainment venues. According to the comptroller’s report, “Between 2020 and 2023, DHCAC spent more money than it could generate from revenue sources.” The center is funded by donations, fundraisers and government grants, with approximately 33% of its revenue during the investigative period coming from government sources. The findings have been submitted to district attorneys general in the 21st and 32nd judicial districts. The paper later reported that the center released a statement responding to concerns.