GiGi’s Playhouse will host the 2025 I Have A Voice Gala on March 29 at the Country Music Hall of Fame, an event aimed at raising funds to support free programming for individuals with Down syndrome. Locally, the Brentwood address serves families in not only Williamson County but also in Rutherford, Davidson and surrounding counties throughout Middle Tennessee.
This year’s theme, Blue Jeans and Ball Gowns, invites attendees to enjoy a star-studded evening featuring performances by award-winning singers and songwriters Liz Rose, Phil Barton, Dana Perdue, and Johnathan Smith. These artists have worked with renowned musicians, including Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Zach Williams, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert.
Gala guests will experience a cocktail hour, a curated dinner, and both live and silent auctions. Special guest Aaron Tornquist, an adult with Down syndrome, will make an appearance as Elvis, adding a unique touch to the event. The live auction will feature exclusive items and experiences, such as a guitar autographed by Tim McGraw, luxury travel packages to Mexico and South Africa, a four-night stay at Telluride Ski Resort, a bourbon tasting experience hosted by Brindiamo Group founder Jeff Hopmayer, and rare limited-edition scotch.
Proceeds from the event will help sustain GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome of all ages—completely free of charge.
Area residents can help amplify the voices of the Down syndrome community in Tennessee by becoming a corporate sponsor, hosting a table, donating auction items, or purchasing a ticket to attend by clicking here.
The sole GiGi's Playhouse in Tennessee is funded by the generous support of donors who help participants of all ages access 100% free educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programming to enrich their education, develop their careers, and connect families.
“Our staff and volunteers are looking forward to celebrating our wonderful participants alongside our sponsors and guests. Our mission wouldn’t be possible without the generous donations of time and resources from people and partner organizations across Tennessee,” said Emily Whitson, president of GiGi’s Playhouse of Nashville.
As a premiere Down syndrome achievement center for both families and participants in Tennessee, GiGi’s Playhouse of Nashville relies on donations to fund operations and programming that help enrich the lives of people with Down syndrome of all ages and socio-economic resource levels.
While other facilities may offer resources to this amazing community, GiGi’s mission of educating, inspiring, and believing focuses on ensuring that participants and their families have access to programming and tools without financial burdens or limitations- offering access to everything at no cost to participants.
"My favorite thing about GiGi’s Playhouse is spending time with friends, volunteers, and staff. GiGi’s Playhouse helps me with new skills like how to be a good volunteer and social skills. At GiGi's, I feel awesome,” said Sam, an adult program participant.
For those who are unable to attend the gala in-person, GiGi's will be offering access to their online silent auction to the members of the general public starting Monday, March 24th.
GiGi’s Playhouse Inc. is a nationally recognized organization, but each location/branch is independently funded by its own individual fundraising efforts. Click here to learn more about the specific programming and work GiGi’s Playhouse of Nashville is doing daily to enrich communities across Tennessee.
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