2025 Annual Spring Fundraiser

This year’s Spring Fundraiser is all about Designing Life’s Blueprint and how God is still writing your story! It will be held Thursday, April 3rd at 6:00pm at Brentwood Baptist Church. We are elated to have nine-time Emmy Award and multiple Associated Press Award-winning journalist Holly Thompson emcee for the night. Victoria Garrett will be delivering a performance that is sure to be a treat for all in attendance!

Come prepared to hear about how through your donations and support Begin Anew is impacting the Life Blueprints of our students. God is still writing their stories, and we are so glad that we get to be a part of that. We have a limited number of spots available, so make sure to book your table now by clicking the button below to donate.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to sharing this evening with you to celebrate Begin Anew’s impact in our community!

Meet Holly Thompson event emcee

Holly Thompson is a nine-time Emmy Award and multiple Associated Press Award-winning journalist who’s ready to wake you up in the mornings! She co-anchors WSMV4 Today and also anchors WSMV4 at Noon. Holly recently celebrated her 26th anniversary with WSMV4. She's the recipient of the "Woman of the Decade" Impacting the Community Award from the Hendersonville Chamber. She graduated with Distinction of University Honors from Middle Tennessee State University. Holly is the spokesperson for the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition and works with Begin Anew of Middle Tennessee, Christmas 4 Kids, MTSU's Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center. She's served as a "Big Sister" in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program and as a board member of the American Heart Association. Holly is a motivational speaker for various Christian events. She and her husband teach Sunday School at Long Hollow Baptist Church. They live in Hendersonville and have two sons- "the most incredible blessings" in her life.

Victoria Garrett is a worship leader and songwriter from Social Circle, GA. She relocated to Nashville in 2019 and currently resides in Franklin, TN. Victoria has a bachelor's degree in Worship and Music Ministry and has served on church staffs, with local ministries, and international missions. She enjoys building collaborative teams and empowers the next generation of worshipers. Since moving to the Nashville area, Victoria has worked on the Communications team at Brentwood Baptist Church and led worship for local churches and ministries, while writing and recording original music. Her songs are expressions of genuine worship and adoration of Jesus, filled with His hope, freedom, peace, and new life. Victoria encourages others to consistently seek the Lord in surrendered worship and obedience. She also enjoys good movies, sports, coffee, beach trips, and spending quality time with family and friends.