Bruce's Buddies

06/10/2026

Last week, the Full Spectrum Learning (FSL) program had the opportunity to visit the Civitan Club of Clarksville and share our mission of supporting autistic students at Austin Peay State University.

We enjoyed connecting with community leaders, discussing the impact of FSL, and highlighting how our students are thriving academically, socially, and professionally through individualized support and meaningful engagement.

We are grateful to the Civitan Club for their warm welcome and their continued commitment to strengthening our community. Partnerships like these help us expand awareness, build connections, and create more opportunities for the students we serve.

Thank you, Civitan Club of Clarksville, for allowing us to share the FSL story!

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

This was the fifth year for Bruce's Buddies' Special Needs night at Summerfest in River Bluff Park in Ashland City.

06/06/2026

Special Needs Night was a huge success thanks to the following volunteers and community partners. We had numerous volunteers lined up, some appeared out of thin air and went to work! We cannot express our heartfelt Thanks and gratitude enough! Without you this wouldn't be possible!

Volunteers:
Kevin Thompson, Jackson Freeman, Darla McCool, Dreama Davidson, Coral Perry, Cindy Binkley Perry, John Tatum, Perry Keenan, Violet Riggins Black, Vinny Morgano, Lori Pentycofe-Morgano, Diana Pike-Lovell, Jamie Vaughan, Debra Duke Anderson, Charles Sullivan, Soledad Palacios, Justin Lee Shelby, Bill Hartmann, Keely Colletti, Grace Skaggs, Bill Anderson, Carla Bradley Anderson, Allison Rogers, Johnny Lindahl, Gerald Greer, Teresa Adams, Emma, Maria, Isaiah and Charles.

Community Partners:
Ashland City Fire Department and Chief Chuck Walker
Creeker's Ball Org
Steven Hudson and Huddy's Burgers
TN Wild Side - Steve and Annette Hall
WKRN News 2
April and Ollie Lawrence
Kevin and Andi Thompson
Darla McCool
Cheatham Juvenile Court

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06/05/2026

06/04/2026

In the past we have been asked if we accepted donations and have previously declined because we wanted to do it the right way. We are now a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit.
If you ever find it in your heart to donate, our hearts will be forever grateful.
Donations will allow us to expand our events and expand our Sensory Bag program to emergency services that choose to participate.
Please find our Venmo link and QR code below.

https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4611689207039820970&created=1780524278.469295&printed=1

06/03/2026

VOLUNTEERS for Bruce’s Buddies at Summerfest Thursday, please arrive at 2:30 if possible! Thank you!!!