What This Story Is About
Texas Roadhouse locations across Tennessee are hosting their Second Annual “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Why It Matters
Local police officers will help serve tables and collect donations, with 100% of proceeds directly supporting Special Olympics Tennessee athletes as they begin fall sports.
What Happens Next
Diners can visit any participating location Tuesday evening to donate and interact with local law enforcement officers.
For Context
The statewide fundraiser includes dozens of restaurants, with extensive participation across East Tennessee communities including Knoxville, Alcoa, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Morristown, Greeneville, and the Tri-Cities.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Police officers across East Tennessee are trading patrol duty for table service on Tuesday evening for a good cause.
Texas Roadhouse restaurants throughout Tennessee are partnering with law enforcement agencies for the second annual “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 29, running from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
During the dinner rush, officers will join restaurant staff to help serve food, refill drinks, bus tables and greet diners.
Guests will have the opportunity to leave an extra “tip,” with 100% of all collected donations going directly to Special Olympics Tennessee to help fund competition, gear, and travel for fall sports athletes.
There are several Texas Roadhouse locations across East Tennessee supporting the initiative, including the following:
11001 Turkey Drive (Turkey Creek)120 Morrell Road (West Knoxville)3071 Kinzel Way (East Knoxville)334 Fountain View Circle (Alcoa)180 Collier Drive (Sevierville)3786 Parkway (Pigeon Forge)4332 Erica Greene Circle (Morristown)3450 East Andrew Johnson Highway (Greeneville)1808 N. Roan Street (Johnson City)1221 E. Stone Drive (Kingsport)7016 Shallowford Road (Chattanooga)5362 Highway 153 (Hixson)
Additional participating restaurants are located across Middle and West Tennessee, including Cookeville, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and the Nashville and Memphis metro areas.
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