#COUNTRYGIVESBACK - LOVE FROM MUSIC CITY & THE FIRE PLACE FELLOWSHIP WELCOMED OVER 300 FOSTER CHILDREN FROM SUMNER COUNTY AT 14TH ANNUAL "A MUSIC CITY CHRISTMAS" PARTY

Juna N Joey Entertained Families During Event

Love From Music City’s ‘A Music City Christmas’ provides food, clothing, toys, and entertainment to Middle Tennessee Foster Kids

On Sunday, December 14th, The Fire Place Fellowship hosted its 14th annual Christmas celebration, ‘A Music City Christmas,’ serving approximately 300 foster children and their families from across Middle Tennessee. Sponsored by Love From Music City, the event was created to bring hope and joy to children within the foster care system during the holiday season.

The event featured a festive lineup of activities, including photos with Santa, complimentary treats provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes, and a lunch served to all the children. Adding to the celebration, country music singer-songwriter sibling duo Juna N Joey delivered a live performance, bringing holiday cheer and entertainment to families attending.

Each foster child received at least five brand-new gifts, along with winter clothing, shoes, toys, bedding, and personal care items. The day concluded with prize giveaways, including bicycles and musical instruments, as well as a special musical performance for families to enjoy together.

Pictured L to R: Kaden Hesse, Sonic The Hedge Hog, Joey, Hannah Hesse, Juna, Pastor Shanda Tripp-Hill, Pastor Randy Hill, Santa Claus in Hendersonville, Tenn.

(Photo by Ranger Garrett)

“We are incredibly grateful to the businesses, volunteers, and families who donated their time and resources to make this possible,” said founder Shanda Tripp, who established Love From Music City following the event’s beginnings at The Fire Place Fellowship. “Fourteen years ago, we chose to honor foster families by focusing our Christmas efforts on the children who need it most.”

(Photo by Ranger Garrett)

According to the Tennessee Alliance for Kids, nearly 9,500 children are currently in foster care statewide, with fewer than 8,000 available foster homes—making the holiday season an especially critical time of need.
For more information on supporting future events or becoming a foster parent or volunteer, visit LoveFromMusicCity.org and thecamelotdifference.com.

Sponsors for the event include Patriot Angels, Sam’s Place Bar & Grill, Nothing Bundt Cakes, The Fire Place Fellowship, Let Us Do Lunch & Dinner, The Isaacs Foundation, John the Printer, Blown Away Hair Salon, Carter Natural Health Center - Hendersonville, Church International, Pony Mailbox - Hendersonville, Gallatin Chiropractic, and Jumbo & Delicious.