26th Annual Michael Dunn Foundation Golf Classic Celebrates Another Successful Annual Golf Classic

Michael Dunn Center is proud to announce the success of its Annual Michael Dunn Foundation Golf Classic, held on June 2, 2025 at Avalon Country Club in Lenoir City, TN. Michael Dunn Center has been serving individuals with disabilities and challenges since it was established in 1971. Services are provided, starting at birth, covering many levels of support and service. The Michael Dunn Foundation Annual Golf Classic serves to raises funds for the many programs and services provided by Michael Dunn Center daily. The event brought together community members, sponsors and supporters for a meaningful day of golf, connection and purpose all in support of Michael Dunn Center.

Interim President/CEO of Michael Dunn Center, Brandon Layne, stated, “We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and enthusiasm shown at this year’s 26th Annual Michael Dunn Foundation Golf Classic. Thanks to our amazing sponsors, donors and dedicated teams, we were able to raise funds that will directly support children and adults in the programs provided daily by Michael Dunn Center. It is inspiring to see our community come together year after year to make a meaningful difference.”

Special thanks to our sponsors, including, Title Sponsor: The Baldwin Group; Platinum Sponsors: Larry Seivers and Lana Seivers; Silver Sponsor: Food City and United Community Bank; Hole in One Car Sponsor: Sutherlin Subaru; Lunch Sponsor: Kathy May Martin, Coldwell Banker Jim Henry & Associates; Bronze Sponsors: ERISA Services, Howard Hildreth Insurance Agency, McDonald, Levy & Taylor PLLC, McKinnish Law Group, PLLC, NURSEFirst, Turnkey Sales, LLC; Cart Sponsor: EZ-Pro Software (E-Com Systems, LLC), Hole Sponsors: Animal Medical Center, Baggett Pharmacy, Barger Precast, C. Brook Schwepfinger, D.D.S. Family Dentistry, City of Harriman, Cobalt Boats, Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Deric Runge, Harriman Utility Board, Kim Bell MedSpa, Mike & Jeanette McElhinney, Pattersons Home Appliances, Roane Medical Center, Ronnie and Harriett Westmoreland (In Memory of Michael & Karen Dunn & C.R. & Lorena Lay) Stanley Steemer of Knoxville, Strata-G, Superior Van & Mobility, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, The Roane Alliance and WECO; General Donation: Waste Management Innovations Inc. and Wykoff & Sikes, PLLC; In Kind Donors: Blue Bell Creameries, Chick-fil-A of Lenoir City, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Edwin Watts Golf, Food City of Kingston, Kroger of Harriman, Moonshine Mountain Cookie Company and Patterson Home Appliances.

Speical thanks to our silent auction donors: Alcatraz East Crime Museum, Anakeesta, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, Breakout Games Knoxville, Brickhouse Collectibles, Burger Station 120, Courtney’s Diner, Cruze Farm Dairy, Elder’s Ace Hardware, Everly Blu, Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, Kala Miller Photography, Kendra Scott, Kim Bell MedSpa, MeMe’s Restaurant, Miracle Car Wash, Moonshine Mountain Cookie Company, Nascar Speedpark, Nashville Zoo, Nitzschke’s Hometown Bakery, Oak Ridge Utility District, Ober Gatlinburg, Onsight Rock Gym, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Ruby Falls, Smokehouse Bar & Grill, Spencer Strider’s family, Summit Pest Control, The Eye Center of Midtown, Total Wine & More, United Community Bank, WonderWorks Tennessee and Zoo Knoxville.

Also, thank you to all those who participated in the tournament, those who volunteered their time in assisting with the event, and those who helped make the event a success!

Each participant showed up to support and play a role in driving change and celebrating Michael Dunn Center. To learn more about Michael Dunn Center and how you can get involved, visit https://www.michaeldunncenter.org/how-to-help/, or follow us on Facebook at Michael Dunn Center.