University of Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee Athletics Partners Working for the "Greater Good"
April 23, 2020 | General
Several corporate partners step up in response to COVID-19
One of our key partners, UT Medical Center, stands at the forefront of the fight against the virus in East Tennessee and is gratefully accepting donations and offers of community support. Learn more HERE.
Below are many examples of goodwill outreach and programming—some targeted at UT Medical Center. Tennessee Athletics and the Vol Network encourages all fans to support these outstanding partners.
Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee
Responding to economic stresses caused by the coronavirus emergency, Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee is issuing $30 million in special payments to auto policyholders.
Thank you to @FBITN for embodying the Volunteer spirit. https://t.co/feWRjXPXoE
— Vol Network (@VolNetwork) April 8, 2020
First Horizon Bank
The First Horizon Foundation increases donations to the United Way of Greater Knoxville's "COVID-19 Response Fund."
The First Horizon Foundation is donating $10k to our #COVID19 Response Fund! East TN Region Pres Dave Miller asks that other businesses, families, & individuals consider making a gift, as well. THANK YOU First Horizon for your dedication to our community! https://t.co/ywG6kRMHs9
— United Way of Greater Knoxville (@unitedwayknox) March 24, 2020
The First Horizon Foundation decided one donation just wasn't enough, so they are contributing $25,000 more to our #COVID19 Response Fund! Thank you @FirstHorizonBnk for your dedication to our community! #KnoxUnited pic.twitter.com/viaxm47hRP
— United Way of Greater Knoxville (@unitedwayknox) April 16, 2020
Pilot Company
Pilot Company generously donates 5,000 face masks to enhance safety for frontline medical staff and patients at UT Medical Center.
Thank you, The Pilot Company (@PilotFlyingJ) for generously donating 5,000 simple face masks to the medical center! Your contribution will have a great impact on our team members and patients.
— utmedicalcenter (@utmedicalcenter) April 15, 2020
If you'd like to help, visit https://t.co/5wC8gqSCQD pic.twitter.com/wab65nBTk0
Pilot Company partners with Maryville-based Clayton Homes to make a six-figure donation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville's "COVID-19 Response Fund."
When local businesses give back in a BIG way... Thank you @PilotFlyingJ and @claytonhomes for helping our community through this crisis! #KnoxUnited https://t.co/7UZCSIaq17
— United Way of Greater Knoxville (@unitedwayknox) April 22, 2020
Moe's Southwest Grill
Moe's Southwest Grill (9450 S. Northshore Drive) donates 20 percent of sales from its Tuesday "Family Taco Meal Kits" to the United Way of Greater Knoxville's "COVID-19 Response Fund."
Get your orders in!
— Vol Network (@VolNetwork) April 20, 2020
Taco Tuesday 🌮 + supporting @unitedwayknox.
Order your Family Taco Kits from Moe's Northshore in Knoxville and 20% of sales will go to benefit the @unitedwayknox Covid19 Response Fund. pic.twitter.com/kcYWRKjCVv
Dunkin'
Dunkin' delivers food to staff at UT Medical Center.
One partner helping another. pic.twitter.com/2MHZcV1LBZ
— Vol Network (@VolNetwork) April 2, 2020
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A delivers food to staff at UT Medical Center.
One partner helping another. pic.twitter.com/Hn5ZEPcoRO
— Vol Network (@VolNetwork) March 31, 2020
Mast General Store
Mast General Store donates 20 percent of the value of each "Gift Card for Good" purchased to local foodbank partners.
Help support our friends @MastStore. They are open for online business.
— Vol Network (@VolNetwork) April 1, 2020
Purchase a "Gift Card for Good" and @MastStore will donate 20% of the value to local foodbank partners.
Shop: https://t.co/O9VvgPJZI2 pic.twitter.com/WSZCuKXwB0
Nike
Nike is committed to using the power of sport to support its employees, communities and athletes all over the world impacted by COVID-19. Extensive lists of the company's response efforts can be accessed HERE and HERE.
Inside Nike's race to help protect healthcare workers - LINK
All the ways Nike is helping athletes "Play Inside—for the World" - LINK
