Events
Empowering Success
The Down Syndrome Association of West Tennessee (DSAWT) has social activities for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. This includes our Annual Family Christmas Party, Family Picnic, Buddy Walk, Country Music Lends Down a Hand concert, and more. We hope to see you there!
Country Music Lends Down a Hand
Country Music Lends Down a Hand is an annual family-friendly community event at Casey Jones Village. It’s inspired by musicians that have a passion for helping children with Down Syndrome. It is an afternoon of fresh air, live entertainment, and great food.
2024 Concert
Stay tuned for more information about the 2024 concert!
Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food vendors on site. Concert t-shirts for sale. Rain or shine.
All proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West TN, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome by providing programs and support, information, and education to those individuals, their families, professionals, and the communities that make up the West Tennessee region.
View more photos from the Country Music Lends Down a Hand Concert here.
Buddy Walk
DSAWT hosts a Buddy Walk each year in Jackson, TN. The Buddy Walk celebrates all abilities and raises awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome in their communities. We encourage parents, families, friends, medical professionals, businesses, and organizations to work together in building an inclusive community. Anyone can be a Buddy!
Thank you to Union University and the Union Department of Education students for helping make this event possible. Invite your family, friends, neighbors, teachers, and co-workers to recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month and the importance of the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in our communities.
View our Facebook page for more information.
2023 DSAWT Buddy Walk
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Place: The Great Lawn (in front of the clock tower) | Union University | Jackson, TN
Time: Registration at 1 pm, Walk begins at 2 pm
Registration for the walk is FREE. DSAWT hoodies are $25 for Adult and $20 for Youth, while supplies last. To reserve your hoodie, early registration and shirt payment must be received by October 5th.
Charity Golf Tournament
Date: October 9, 2023
Place: Jackson National Golf Club | 307 Henderson Road | Jackson, TN
Time: 10:30 am Brunch, 11:30 am Shotgun
Ways to Register:
In person at Jackson National
Call Jackson National at 731-424-3146
Register online at Eventbrite.com
Call Darrell Riffle at 731-499-4343
Family Christmas Party
DSAWT Family Christmas Party 2023
Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023
Place: Camp Clark Williamson, The Lodge | 390 Mason Rd. | Humboldt, TN (at Three Way)
Time: Dinner starts at 6 pm
RSVP required by December 4th to dsawt321tn@gmail
Family Picnic
Information regarding the 2023 Family Picnic will be posted at a later date.