BrightStone

10/15/2026

🚨 Save the date!

The auction for BrightStone’s 25th Annual Jim Hinton Memorial Golf Benefit goes live Monday, October 19, at 12 p.m. CT!

From a Lauren Daigle Christmas concert at the Ryman and a six-night stay in Cabo San Lucas to golf experiences, fine wines and spirits, dining gift cards, and more, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re getting an early start on Christmas shopping or treating yourself to something special, you won’t want to miss this auction!

📅 Mark your calendar and check back on our social media and brightstonegolf.com when the auction goes live to browse the items and place your bids!

10/14/2026

Golf is a game for everyone, and we’re excited to see BrightStone students experience all it has to offer! ⛳️

As part of a pilot program with the Tennessee Golf Foundation and Els for Autism our students recently visited Golf House of Tennessee to learn from golf professionals.

Through instruction and hands-on practice, students had the opportunity to develop new skills, build confidence, and try something new on the course.

We’re grateful to the Tennessee Golf Foundation, Els for Autism Foundation, and the Golf House of Tennessee instructors for creating opportunities for our students to learn, play, and connect through golf. We look forward to continuing this partnership and watching our students grow their confidence on the course! 🏌️‍♂️

10/12/2026

Fall has arrived in the BrightStone garden! 🍁

Our Garden Club has been busy growing and harvesting a fall crop, and recently they brought in a pretty great harvest: pumpkins! 🎃

There’s something special about watching a garden grow from the first planting to harvest, and our students got to see their hard work pay off. We’re enjoying every bit of fall in the garden!

10/09/2026

Talk about reaching new heights! 🧗‍♀️

Our students had a rockin’ field trip to The Crag this week! Thanks to their adaptive rock climbing program, everyone who wanted to participate was able to get on the wall, challenge themselves, and give climbing a try.

From first climbs to big smiles at the top, everyone showed us that there’s no shortage of adventure at BrightStone! ❤️

Thank you to The Crag for welcoming us and making this experience possible. We can’t wait to come back for another day of climbing!

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Now you can shop BrightStone from wherever you are! 📦 ❤️

Find handcrafted mixes, gifts, and one-of-a-kind items made by our students through BrightStone’s enterprise program.

Every purchase supports opportunities for students to build vocational skills, express their creativity, and grow through hands-on work.

🛍️ Shop online with shipping or pickup available, or visit our campus lobby Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. to browse our full collection.

Explore the BrightStone Shop → https://brightstoneshop.square.site/

10/07/2026

We’re getting ready for BrightStone’s Annual Christmas Program, “A Night Full of Joy,” on December 8 at the Factory at Franklin, and we’d love for you to help make this magical evening possible! 🎄✨

We’ve never charged admission for this event, and to keep it free for everyone to attend, we need community supporters to help cover the costs. Want to put your own magic in the holiday season by supporting our students and families? Partner with us to help make this special evening possible!

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit: brightstone.org/news-and-events or contact Mary Catherine at [email protected]

A Night Full of Joy is an annual, highly anticipated, free concert open to the public where our BrightStone students are the performers. Get into the holiday spirit, shop for student-made gifts in our pop-up shoppe, and enjoy complimentary refreshments! ❤️

10/01/2026

A pretty sweet day at the Factory at Franklin! 🍦 🛍️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Giveback Day with GG Boutique and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams! We loved seeing BrightStone residents enjoying a scoop and spending time with the team at GG Boutique.

A special thank you to GG at the Factory and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams for supporting I Believe in BrightStone and making the day possible. We’re so grateful for a community that believes in BrightStone and continues to support the people and programs that make a difference every day. ❤️

Learn more, read the stories, and be part of I Believe in BrightStone: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/26Believe

09/30/2026

As September comes to a close, we’re celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month with a special episode of BrightStone News! 💙

This month, Jack welcomed a very special co-host, Mia, bringing ASL into the episode as they shared stories from around BrightStone. Together, they highlight volunteering, friendship, and the many things that make our students believe in BrightStone.

Watch the latest episode of BrightStone News and hear from the students themselves. 📺

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