Core Services of Northeast Tennessee

10/25/2026

There is nothing better than a church family that knows how to laugh together, love big, and welcome everyone exactly as they are - even if "as they are" includes pumpkins, hamburgers, and Scooby Doo. 😁

10/25/2026

We had a great time partnering up with the Bonnie Kate Theater and sponsoring Fright Night. Buddy Wayne had a great time. Go online and look at their Monster Fest line up. Some great movies.

10/24/2026

Saturday morning Shenanigans!

Book Club met for some coffee and a good book at Barnes & Noble while others participated in the 2026 FRIENDS Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness on the ETSU campus. 🥰

10/23/2026

🦇🩸 MONSTER FEST SPOTLIGHT: FRIGHT NIGHT- SPONSORED BY CORE SERVICES OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEE! 🩸🦇

🧛 There are some very good reasons to be afraid of the dark…

A big THANK YOU to Core Services of Northeast Tennessee for sponsoring Fright Night at Monster Fest 3: The Revenge! 🖤

We're bringing this '80s horror favorite to the big screen TOMORROW NIGHT! When teenager Charley Brewster suspects his charming new neighbor is actually a vampire, nobody believes him. But as the strange happenings pile up, Charley may need more than a little garlic to survive the night!

🎬 FRIGHT NIGHT
📅 Saturday, October 24
🕘 9:00 PM
🎟️ $8

We're grateful to our community sponsors for helping bring classic films, spooky fun, and unforgettable movie nights to the Bonnie Kate Theater!

📍 Bonnie Kate Theater
📍 Downtown Elizabethton
🎫 Tickets and festival passes at bonniekatetheater.org

Give a fang-tastic thank-you to Core Services of Northeast Tennessee for supporting Monster Fest! 🧛🩸



Downtown Elizabethton Elizabethton Chamber Elizabethton Arts and Cultural Alliance Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library

10/23/2026

Huge fundraising update!! Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s 18th annual Charity Day event, held Friday September 18, 2026, brought the Tri-Cities community together to support Core Services! Thanks to the generosity of customers and community members, the Tidal Wave Auto Spa location at 604 Leisure Lane raised $809.90 to benefit OUR mission!!

All contributions received directly benefited the Kathy Wilbanks Memorial Recreational Fund, which was established in 2021 to honor the memory and legacy of Kathryn Lee Wilbanks. This fund provides recreational opportunities and vacation experiences for the people we support who have limited financial resources.

Over the event's 18-year history, Tidal Wave has donated more than $3.5 million to charitable organizations. Wow! 😎🥰 We are proud to be a partner and already looking forward to next time!

10/22/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack Mills Devor, who gained his angel wings on Saturday October 17th 2026 at the age of 73.

Jack was born on June 23rd 1953, in West Virginia, to Dorothy and Willis Devor. As seen below, even from his earliest days, Jack possessed a rare and radiant spirit - a true ray of sunshine whose personality warmed the hearts of everyone he met. Jack cherished life's simple joys, with nothing quite matching his love for Elmo and his favorite records playing through his headphones. 💙

While we miss his bright light here, we can't help but to smile imagining the grand welcome he received at the gates of Heaven, complete with a fresh apple pie and a cold Pepsi waiting just for him.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Jack’s incredible support staff, both past and present, whom he so deeply adored. Thank you for the exceptional care, patience, and love you gave him over the years.

A service celebrating Jack's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 23rd at the Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum located at 839 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN 37620.

10/21/2026

Today was a reminder of what can happen when we come together with open minds, big dreams, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
We were grateful to share the day with so many of you at our 3rd Core Imagination Symposium! A huge thank you to all of our sponsors, speakers, MC’s and attendees that make it all possible!
There’s something powerful about bringing different voices and perspectives together, making space for big ideas, and daring to envision a future that looks different from today. The future doesn’t have to look like the past. Together, we can innovate, push boundaries, and continue to bust expectations about what’s possible!
Who ya gonna call?! Core Busters!! 👻💙🚨

10/17/2026

Good morning from Book Club! There is nothing better than a chilly morning with a good book and good friends.😊 📖

10/14/2026

Diving head first into spooooky season! 🕷 🎃 👻

10/11/2026

Core Services has come a long way and every step of our journey has been about one thing - putting people first!

Check out this special podcast featuring former Executive Director Susan Arwood, current Executive Director Nick Filarelli, and Program Director Jessie Dunn as they reflect on the history, growth, and transformation of Core Services.

From introducing Person-Centered Training to moving away from segregated day programs and creating more opportunities for inclusion, independence, and meaningful community involvement, this conversation highlights the changes that have helped shape who we are today. 🙌🏼

Imagine telling your board you're about $150,000 in the red this ye...