Member meetings will resume soon.

Welcome

A BETTER OAKLAND is the operating dba of Oak Partners, Inc., a Tennessee Non-profit Corporation
NEWS - Recent town audit - must read
In the wind…
Town Hall Forum
Spring Fest
A new Community Activities Center
MEMBER MEETINGS > General meetings will be RESUMED soon. Meanwhile, the Spring Fest Saturday the 11th was a great success! Thanks to All.

MEMBER MEETING- update

Next Meeting TBD
Please feel free to contact us with questions.

While this site contains the basics of who we are and what we are about, the very nature of what we are doing dictates that this site is a perpetual work in progress.

Please visit often as we have a lot of exciting information and new developments to present here soon! Heads UP - because of the changes, please refresh this page on the URL bar frequently!

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

town hall
Spring fest
activities center

In The Spirit of the season and beyond

A Better Oakland at Work > During the holiday, we made our first donation to the community of Oakland Tennessee. Working with the town management, we were able to pay water bills for 3 families greatly in need of this donation for the month of January. It is our desire to do this for February and March. We must be actively giving back to our communities in order for the people to know that they are not alone during these tough times. If you would like to donate specifically to this cause, our treasurer Vivien, would be glad to take your donation and supply you with a tax deductible receipt. Please tell your friends.
Update: On January 21st the board voted to approve 3 more water bill payments for folks in need.

About us

Oak Partners, Inc. is a Tennessee-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting honesty, transparency, and responsible growth in local government while strengthening civic engagement and public trust in the community. We empower citizens to participate constructively in local decision-making and ensure government remains accountable to the people it serves.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

THIS SECTION WILL SOON BE ITS OWN 'SIDE PAGE' WHERE WE WILL REPORT ON VARIOUS ACTIVITIES.

Core Purpose


Our purpose is to educate, equip, and engage the residents of Oakland, Tennessee and surrounding areas to positively impact civic life through ethical leadership, community awareness, and responsible development initiatives.

VALUES

• Integrity – Truth in action and leadership
• Transparency – Open access to information
• Accountability – Ethical stewardship of public trust
• Community – People-focused decision making
• Respect – Responsible collaboration

VISION

A community where citizens are informed, leaders are accountable, and public decisions reflect integrity, fairness, and long-term benefit for all.

Primary Activities

Oak Partners, Inc. will operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes through the following programs: 1. Civic Education WorkshopsHosting public sessions that explain how local government works, residents’ rights, and public meeting participation. 2. Government Transparency InitiativesPromoting access to public records, fair use of taxpayer funds, and ethical standards in public office. 3. Community Forums & RoundtablesBringing citizens together to discuss major local topics such as infrastructure, school development, and growth planning. 4. Youth Civic Leadership ProgramEducating local students on responsible citizenship and leadership. 5. Local Issue Research & ReportsPublishing nonpartisan reports to inform citizens with accurate local policy information. 6. Volunteer Civic Action TeamsOrganizing citizen groups for lawful advocacy, community projects, and public participation initiatives.

Beneficiaries

The direct beneficiaries of Oak Partners, Inc. are the residents of Oakland, Tennessee and nearby communities, including families, civic volunteers, youth, and underrepresented citizens seeking a stronger civic voice.

Nonprofit Compliance

• Oak Partners, Inc. does not engage in political campaigning.
• The organization does not endorse candidates and does not engage in partisan activity.
• All activities further charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Countdown to the next town meeting

Town Hall, 170 Doss Circle, Oakland at 18:00 (6PM)

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Oakland Town Meeting

Regular Meeting Thursday April 16th, 2026 at 6:00 PM Please wear your ABO T-Shirt. It Helps to show our strength. Remember there is power in numbers. We must let our voices be heard. Please stand up and speak up at these meetings. When you do speak, be specific, to the point, be brief and respectful. Practice making your comments in the mirror at home. Speak Loudly. Be confident. Do not lecture but Ask questions without being accousatory. Need a T Shirt? Send us a note at info@abetteroakland.org

For your calendar...

Oakland Town Meetings 3rd Thursday monthly 170 doss circle
A Better Oakland meetings
NEXT: Meeting: Late March. TBD
Contact info
Address
P O Box 113 Oakland, TN 38060-0113
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