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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=”3\/5″][vc_column_text css=””]We are excited for this year\u2019s Friendship Ball to return to Evangelical Christian School on Saturday, March 1st, from 5 PM to 8 PM! There will be pizza, photo ops, and lots of dancing! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate friendship and inclusion with your Best Buddies community. If you have any questions, please email MorganTansey@bestbuddies.org<\/a>.[\/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” link=”https:\/\/www.teamconstructionllc.com\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”176928″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/predators\/community\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”176927″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.mcnuttdentistry.com\/”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”176925″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.huntbrotherspizza.com\/”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”176926″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/global.lockton.com\/offices\/usa-nashville”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”176924″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/dnicorp.com\/”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1706018485027{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737994329817{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;}”]Saturday, March 1, 2025<\/strong>
\n5:00 PM – 8:00 PM<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>
\nEvangelical Christian School
\n7600 Macon Rd, Cordova, TN 38018<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong>
\nFree<\/p>\n

**Must be at least 14 years old to attend.**<\/p>\nRegister Here<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][\/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 1, 2025<\/strong>
    \nCordova, TN<\/em><\/p>\n

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