Month: June 2022

(MARYVILLE, Tenn.) The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation is excited to host the Big BBQ Bash at Founder’s Square in historic downtown Maryville on June 24 and 25. The professional barbeque cook-off fundraiser was established as a legacy project by the Leadership Blount Class of 2007, and this marks its eighth year as a Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned competition.

Since its inception, the Big BBQ Bash has raised nearly $300,000, and all proceeds from the 2022 competition will benefit the McNabb Center’s Military Services program.

KCBS sanctions barbecue and grilling contests across the U.S. and advocates barbecue as America’s cuisine. Additionally, KCBS is the largest association of barbecue lovers worldwide and has a vast Certified Barbecue Judging program.

The Big BBQ Bash draws more than 30 teams from across the southeast to compete for $10,000 in cash, prizes, and, of course, bragging rights. Categories include pulled pork, ribs, brisket and chicken. Former governor Bill Haslam proclaimed the Big BBQ Bash as a state championship, qualifying the competition for the American Royal Barbecue Cook-Off and Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue.

Five competing teams will also sell their award-winning barbecue during the event on Friday evening and midday Saturday.

Individuals who want to support the Military Services program can text BBQ22 to 243-725 to donate. For additional event information, please visit www.mcnabbfoundation.org/BBQ.

The Big BBQ Bash is a part of Summer on Broadway, a free two-day festival with food and activities for the whole family. More information about Summer on Broadway is available at www.summeronbroadway.net.

About Helen Ross McNabb Foundation

Since its founding in 1972, the Helen Ross McNabb Foundation has worked diligently to support the work of the McNabb Center. In addition to providing leadership and direction, the Foundation’s staff and volunteer board actively raises, holds and invests funds on behalf of the Center. Funds raised by the Foundation over the past 50 years have contributed greatly toward the stability and growth of the Center. For more information, visit www.mcnabbfoundation.org or call 865-541-6684.

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(Knoxville, Tenn.) The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation is excited to announce the Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp Golf Tournament will raise more than $100,000 for mental health care, substance use, social and victim services in East Tennessee. This year’s event, co-presented by BlueCross BlueShield Tennessee and Regal, will be the most successful golf tournament in the Foundation’s history.

“The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation is a great partner, serving the mental health care needs of our neighbors in Knoxville,” said Scott Pierce, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee executive vice president and chief operating officer. “BlueCross is proud to support their important work.”

“Regal is proud to return as a presenting sponsor of the Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp Golf Tournament. Each year this event helps raise awareness and funds for the McNabb Center, providing behavioral health care for those in need in our area,” said Ken Thewes, Regal chief marketing officer. “Through our foundation’s mission to give back to the communities where we operate, we are proud to partner with Helen Ross McNabb Foundation as they provide such a positive impact on so many lives in East Tennessee.”

When:  Monday, June 6, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where:  Holston Hills Country Club; 5200 Holston Hills Road, Knoxville, 37914

The media is invited to attend.

About Helen Ross McNabb Foundation

Since its founding in 1972, the Helen Ross McNabb Foundation has worked diligently to support the work of the McNabb Center. In addition to providing leadership and direction, the Foundation’s staff and volunteer board actively raises, holds and invests funds on behalf of the Center. Funds raised by the Foundation over the past 50 years have contributed greatly toward the stability and growth of the Center. For more information, visit www.mcnabbfoundation.org or call 865-541-6684.