{"id":176415,"date":"2025-01-20T11:15:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T16:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=176415"},"modified":"2025-01-31T14:42:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T19:42:15","slug":"2025-best-buddies-nashville-friendship-ball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/tennessee\/friendship-ball","title":{"rendered":"2025 Best Buddies Friendship Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Join us in celebrating friendship and inclusion!<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Our annual Best Buddies Friendship Ball is coming back to Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, March 2nd! Thanks to our partners at the Nashville Predators Foundation, every attendee receives a five-star experience at this one-of-a-kind event. With the gold carpet rolled out, jumbotron up and running, and so many activities to enjoy, get ready to make some memories that will last a lifetime! And you never know what special guests might show up\u2026 stay tuned for more information soon.<\/p>\n

If you have inquiries about registration, accessibility, or opportunities to partner, email our team at Tennessee@bestbuddies.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Family & Friends Watch Party:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not a Best Buddies participant but want to stay and enjoy the festivities at Bridgestone, we invite family, friends, and supporters to join us in the Yuengling Flightdeck for a special Friendship Ball watch party! Each ticket includes complimentary pizza, beer, wine, soft drinks, water, and a great view of the action![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”176929″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.mcnuttdentistry.com\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1706018485027{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738163849690{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}”]Sunday, March 2nd<\/strong>
\n2 PM – 5 PM<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>
\nBridgestone Arena
\n501 Broadway,
\nNashville, TN 37203<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong>
\nParticipants: Free
\nWatch Party: $25<\/p>\n<\/i>Participant Registration<\/a>\n<\/i>Watch Party Registration<\/a>\n

If you\u2019re not an active member but are interested in attending, contact us<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Want to donate? You can do so here!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzZWN1cmUuZW5nYWdlZGRvbm9yLmNvbSUyRnNjcmlwdCUyRmNvcmUuYXNoeCUzRmMlM0RGRDcyNTc4MC03OTRGLTRFOEEtOTcwMC1GM0RGMUYyRTExMDklMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmphdmFzY3JpcHQlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0UlMjAlMEElM0NzY3JpcHQlMjBpZCUzRCUyMmJlbmZvcm0lMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmphdmFzY3JpcHQlMjIlM0ViZW5Gb3JtJTI4MTMzMDMlMkMlMjAlMjJiZW5mb3JtJTIyJTI5JTNCJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]Participant Entrance Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  1. Arrive at the main entrance off of John Lewis Way (formerly 5th Ave).<\/li>\n
  2. Doors will open at 1:45 PM.<\/li>\n
  3. Go through security. Bridgestone Arena\u2019s bag policy<\/a> will be enforced.<\/li>\n
  4. Have individual QR code pulled up. It will be emailed to you when you register \u2013 check your junk folder!<\/li>\n
  5. Party with us!
    \nMore details will be sent via email and text leading up to the big day. If you have questions or would like information about partnership opportunities, email us at     Tennessee@bestbuddies.org<\/a>!<\/li>\n
  6. Thank you to our partners for making this event possible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    March 02, 2025<\/strong>
    \nNashville, TN<\/em><\/p>\n

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