Roots on the Rivers 2025

WMOT hosts 4 th annual fundraising music fest ‘Roots on the Rivers’ May 31 at Two Rivers Mansion

Prep those dancing shoes and listening ears as Middle Tennessee State University’s WMOT-FM Roots Radio 89.5 will once again host its annual music fest, “Roots on the Rivers,” on Saturday, May 31. The single-day, family-friendly music fundraising festival will be held at Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike in Nashville. Free parking is available on-site. Doors open…

Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Rain or shine the Hometown Heroes Walk continues

It Can’t Rain on Our Parade! – Hometown Heroes Walk for ChildrenChild Abuse Prevention Month event scheduled for Friday despite predicted rain “Rain or shine, the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025,” announced Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. The Child Advocacy Center is celebrating Child Abuse…

Local Animal Sanctuary Launches Urgent Fundraiser to Repair Spring Flood Damage
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Local Animal Sanctuary Launches Urgent Fundraiser to Repair Spring Flood Damage

The Gentle Barn, a renowned nonprofit animal sanctuary with locations in Middle Tennessee and California that advocates for and promotes healing in animals and humans with trauma, announced today that it is launching a campaign aimed at raising $300,000 to fund permanent solutions, protecting its Tennessee animals and programs from seasonal destruction. Every year, The…

Project Restyle 2.0 April 29th - 4

Amelia’s Closet Announces Fashion Judges for Project ReStyle 2.0 Fundraiser on April 29

Amelia’s Closet is excited to announce the four fashion judges for this year’s Project ReStyle 2.0, taking place on Monday, April 29, 2025. This high-energy fundraiser fuses fashion, transformation, and purpose—all to support women on their path to employment. Our 2025 panel of style-savvy judges includes: Bozeman’s “passion for fashion” and love for color, pattern, and texture…

Paws and Pearls 2025

Beesley Animal Foundation Celebrates 45 Years of Compassionate Care at 14th Annual Paws & Pearls Event

The Beesley Animal Foundation is proud to celebrate 45 years of compassionate service to the Middle Tennessee community at its 14th Annual Paws & Pearls fundraiser, taking place on Friday, April 25, 2025. This special evening will honor the Foundation’s legacy of promoting responsible pet care and helping thousands of animals and their families through affordable spay/neuter and…

Rutherford Races to Read

Inaugural Rutherford Races to Read Fundraiser

Prepare for an unforgettable day of excitement at the historic Oaklands! This one-of-a-kind event brings together local celebrities, lively competition, and literary-inspired inflatable horse races for a celebration like no other. Proceeds from the inaugural event will benefit The Rutherford County Library Foundation. Under the shade of the grand Oaklands trees, sponsors will mount their…

United in Spirits

United Way of South Central Tennessee Hosts United in Spirits in Lynchburg

United Way of South Central Tennessee invites the community to United in Spirits at Jack Daniels’ BBQ Hill on Friday, May 17, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner by Strawberry Moon Catering Co., live music by Arianna & The Bourbon Britches, sponsored by Common John Brewing Co., silent…

Riverdale High School Hosts St. Baldrick’s Foundation “Brave the Shave” Head-Shaving Event to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research

Riverdale High’s ‘Brave the Shave’ raises nearly $23,000 for childhood cancer research

Riverdale High School recently raised nearly $23,000 with its 13th annual Brave the Shave fundraiser benefiting the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Brave the Shave is a signature head-shaving event to raise funds for St. Baldrick’s, which provides lifesaving childhood cancer research. Participants registered to shave their heads or chop their locks to support the Foundation’s mission. …

Shaticka Robinson

United Way of South Central Tennessee Brings the BBQ to Kick Off the Summer with Signature Fundraiser

United Way of South Central Tennessee’s signature fundraiser is back for its 15th year – with a new twist. Red, White, and BBQ, will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Copper Ridge Event Venue from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. This signature summer kick-off will feature an evening of exceptional food, live entertainment, and fundraising…