Spotlight shines on 25 years of BrightStone in Tennessee
BrightStone recently opened its first of 13 planned residential homes for clients.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A group of talented singers stole the show at the Factory in Franklin Tuesday night, celebrating the 25th anniversary of BrightStone’s work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The annual fundraiser A Night Full of Stars featured six songs from the newest addition to the nonprofit , the BrightStone Show Choir, along with personal stories from families who have been impacted by and whose children attend BrightStone.
The event was headlined by Grammy-winning trio, Lady A.
WSMV4 evening news anchor Tracy Kornet co-emceed the event.
BrightStone offers adults with autism, brain injuries, and other intellectual challenges programs such as computer and life skills, nutrition and exercise classes, and arts and crafts, which students create and sell to help support the program.
The nonprofit recently opened its first of 13 residential homes planned for the $20 million Land of Dreams, a 140-acre campus where adults with special needs can live full-time, while learning life skills and working together.
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