Join us as we celebrate our programming and services throughout the year! As details for each event are finalized, we will update this page accordingly. If you are interested in partnering with any of our events, please contact our Director of Development, Eva Montelongo (emontelongo@wavesinc.com).

March 24th, 2026 | Making Waves Annual Fundraising Breakfast

Join us on March 24th at the Williamson County Enrichment Center for our Annual Fundraising Breakfast. This free event will celebrate the past year’s highlights and share updates on what’s ahead for Waves. Attendees will have the chance to meet adults supported by Waves and hear directly from families impacted by our programs.

March 24th, 2026
Williamson County Enrichment Center
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Reserve your tickets now! Click Here.

Thank You To Our Sponsors

No one loves food trucks more than the adults supported at Waves! Our Food Truck Friday events have become a great way for community members to get to know Waves while enjoying a great local meal. See below for our 2026 dates!

All Food Truck Friday events take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

MAY 1ST in Franklin

  • Location: tbd
  • Food Truck (11am – 1pm) – tbd
  • Blood Assurance Donations (11am – 3pm) – Save lives over lunch! Reserve your spot in advance to donate blood and save 3 lives. View available slots here.

JUNE 5TH in Fairview

  • Location: 2714 Fairview Blvd W, Fairview, TN 37062. Parking Lot.
  • Food Truck (11am – 1pm) – tbd
  • Blood Assurance Donations (11am – 3pm) – Save lives over lunch! Reserve your spot in advance to donate blood and save 3 lives. View available slots here.

JULY 1OTH in Franklin

  • Location: tbd
  • Food Truck (11am – 1pm) – tbd
  • Blood Assurance Donations (11am – 3pm) – Save lives over lunch! Reserve your spot in advance to donate blood and save 3 lives. View available slots here.

AUGUST 1ST in Fairview

  • Location: 2714 Fairview Blvd W, Fairview, TN 37062. Parking Lot.
  • Food Truck (11am – 1pm) – tbd
  • Blood Assurance Donations (11am – 3pm) – Save lives over lunch! Reserve your spot in advance to donate blood and save 3 lives. View available slots here.

Brews & Grooves – A Concert Benefiting Waves

When? Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Where? Highwoods Park Place, 711 Cool Springs Boulevard, Franklin, TN 37067

Mark your calendar! Join Waves, Inc. on Thursday, September 17 for an unforgettable night of live music, craft drinks, and community impact at Highwoods Park Place. With high-energy tunes, inspiring moments from Waves participants, and a whole lot of heart, every ticket helps support children and adults with IDD across Middle Tennessee. Come raise a glass—and make waves for inclusion.

Stay tuned for more details. 🎶🍻

Yes. Our events will always have a team member capturing photos and video throughout the event for promotional purposes. By entering the event, you consent to be photographed/recorded. If you prefer not to be included, please inform a Waves staff member.

Nope! Our events will have your registration at check-in. Digital tickets/QR codes on your phone are preferred for any issues.

Absolutely—your donation still makes a powerful impact by funding programs that create opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. You can give anytime online at wavesinc.kindful.com or reach out to Eva at emontelongo@wavesinc.com to learn more.

Becoming a Waves sponsor means aligning your brand with inclusion and community impact while gaining visibility at one of our signature events. Email Eva at emontelongo@wavesinc.com to explore sponsorship opportunities.

Volunteers play a huge role in bringing our mission to life, from supporting events to engaging with our programs. To learn more about current opportunities, contact Eva at emontelongo@wavesinc.com

No one loves food trucks more than the adults supported at Waves! Our Food Truck Friday events have become a great way for community members to get to know Waves while enjoying a great local meal.

All Food Truck Friday events take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

May 10, 2024 | 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. | 1325 West Main St., Franklin, TN 37064
Featuring Smokey Dawwgs Gourmet Hot Dogs and Frios Gourmet Pops

For May, we will partner with Blood Assurance to provide a blood drive during the food truck event. You can sign up to donate here: www.bloodassurance.org/waves

June 14, 2024 | 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. | 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview, TN 37062
Featuring HauteWheels Rolling Sandwich Co.

July 12, 2024 | 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. | 1325 West Main St., Franklin, TN 37064
Featuring Cluck Masters Wings N Things and Frios Gourmet Pops

Blood Assurance will be returning for our July Food Truck Friday from 11am – 3pm. Sign up and reserve your spot to donate blood at: bloodassurance.org/waves

August 9, 2024 | 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. | 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview, TN 37062
Featuring Puff Daddys Mobile Grill and Frios Gourmet Pops

Blood Assurance will be returning for our August Food Truck Friday from 11am – 3pm.

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music, amazing food truck vendors, refreshing drinks, and fantastic auction items donated by the generous businesses of Williamson County!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Come and immerse yourself in a night of joy, community, and celebration!

September 19, 2024 | 6pm | Eastern Flank – 1368 Eastern Flank Circle Franklin, TN 37064

THANK YOU TO OUR BREWS & GROOVES SPONSORS