Denise Carothers Named “Ed Moody Award of Excellence” Recipient
Carothers will accept the award at the 35th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner taking place on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Liberty Hall at the Factory of Franklin
FRANKLIN, TN (07/25/24) – BGCMT’s “Ed Moody Award of Excellence” honors the revered Williamson County businessman who helped establish the Franklin Clubhouse in 1989. Moody co-founded Moody Tire Co. after World War II with his brother, Tom, and dedicated his life to improving his beloved community. The award recognizes an individual or organization that has made a lasting impact on Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee and the Williamson County community.
This year, the Moody Family & BGCMT Leadership is proud to honor Denise Carothers. Carothers, and the late Ed Moody shared a special friendship with mutual respect and a shared love for Boys & Girls Clubs and the community. Denise joins the ranks of other distinguished recipients such as: Ron Crutcher, Captain Clay Mackey, Engineer David Edge, the late Peggy Smith, the late Sandra Moody Sullivan, Robert Blair, Cathy Perry, Loy Hardcastle, Andy Marshall, the Franklin Noon Rotary Club, Richard “Dick” Tennent, the Men of St. Paul (MOSP), and Lisa Carson.
Ed Moody.
Carothers has been an integral part of Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee since 1996, starting as a Girl Scout Troop Leader and transitioning to her current role as Director of Events & Community Engagement. She holds a B.S. in Speech Communication & Theatre from Tennessee State University and a M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership from Lipscomb University. Denise is deeply involved in her community, serving on various boards and committees, including the Williamson County Public Library Board of Trustees, Friends of Franklin Parks Inclusive Playground Committee, Hard Bargain Association, Youth Leadership Franklin and the Williamson Inc. Black Business Coalition Steering Committee. She is also an active member of several organizations, such as the Franklin Rotary Club at Breakfast and Mt. Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Spring Hill.
About the Steak & Burger Dinner
The Steak & Burger Dinner is a time-honored tradition benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT). As adults enjoy juicy, mouth-watering hamburgers, Boys & Girls Clubs members are treated to a special steak dinner. Each table consists of six adults and two kids so that event attendees learn about the kids in a unique setting. The Steak & Burger Dinner generates much needed revenue to provide Club members (ages 5-18) with valuable resources and exceptional after school and summer care. Support of the dinner ensures that youth are 100% ready for their great futures–ready to read, ready for class the next day, ready to graduate, ready for their careers and ready to serve their communities.
Quintavious Johnson.
Quintavious Johnson, Franklin Native, is returning home for the 35th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner. Johnson is a Franklin Boys & Girls Clubs Alum and was a finalist placing 5th on Season 9 of America’s Got Talent in 2014 and most recently placed as a finalist in the Top 20 on Season 22 of American Idol. Johnson will be interviewed by WKRN News 2 Anchor, Blake Eason followed by a performance of his new release.
There are multiple ways you can partner for the 35th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner. You can join us as a sponsor, invite your friends and host a table, donate items for the auction, or if you can’t attend, simply make a donation. Every contribution to our Boys & Girls Clubs counts! For more information, email BGCMT_RD@bgcmt.org
Tickets can be reserved at www. bgcmt.org/steak-burger-dinner
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
For more than 120 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) has enabled all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Annually, more than 7,000 youth are served at thirteen Middle Tennessee Boys & Girls Clubs and through community outreach initiatives. Clubs are located in Davidson & Williamson counties. Boys & Girls Clubs provides a safe place, professional caring staff, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles. To learn more, please visit www.bgcmt.org or follow us at @BGCMidTN.
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