The Tennessee Titans have donated over $315,000 to flag, youth, middle and high school football programs in the team’s region. The donations were made to 60 organizations and schools that demonstrated strong commitment to the development and safety of youth football.

Red Bank High School, located in Chattanooga, applied for support of a project that will transform its weight room into an educational space for the entire student body, not limited to student athletes. All students will have access to a course that teaches basic weight training with elite equipment with faculty and staff also able to utilize the room.

“Red Bank has a rich tradition of strong athletics and community pride, and this project and the Titans’ donation towards it is a direct reflection of what our students deserve and have deserved for some time,” says head football coach Christopher Brown. “As much as we know that our role is to serve our student body, it’s refreshing to see the titans giving back to so many other Tennessee schools as well.”

Most applications spoke to the need to replace outdated equipment and kickstart programs focused on academic and personal enhancement for student athletes. Two Rivers Middle School in Nashville will apply its grant towards an after school program focused on sportsmanship development, fitness, and academic effort, while Fairley High School in Memphis will put the funding towards updating helmets and replacing stolen uniforms.

“This grant process really spoke to the crux of why we as an organization are so committed to developing youth football in our area,” says Josh Corey, Titans Football Outreach manager. “During the application process, we heard from organizations all across the state looking for better equipment, safer helmets, and the best tools for their athletes on the field and in the classroom.”

In addition to the grants, the Titans will continue its support of the annual Mr. Football Awards, High School Coach of the Week and Coach of the Year program and many other youth football initiatives, including the recent High School Football Recruiting Fair and upcoming Titans Youth Football Camps in June.

John Overton High School Alumni and Seattle Seahawk safety Ugo Amadi is setting up a shoe giveaway for Metro Nashville Public School students at on Friday (5/14) at Rose Park Middle School from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m..

“My friends and I know that many of these students and families have had a tough year, and we wanted to do something to give back, boost their spirits, and have them end the year in style with some new shoes,” says Amadi. “We chose Rose Park Middle because we knew that many of the kids are at a stage in life when they are growing and going to need a new pair of shoes, and we know that many of the families live in parts of town that have been traditionally underserved and could benefit from having one more financial burden taken off their plate.”

Amadi will be joined with some of his NFL friends which include both current and former players. Athletes who will be at the giveaway include: Derek Barnett, Philadelphia Eagles; George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers; Corn Elder, Detroit Lions; Tyrel Dodson, Buffalo Bills; Golden Tate, New York Giants; Alex Ellis, Formerly Philadelphia Eagles; Caleb Scott, Formerly Seattle Seahawks; Daniel Bituli, Carolina Panthers; Dominique Dafney, Green Bay Packers; Robert Tonyan, Green Bay Packers; TJ Hockenson, Detroit Lions; Dont’a Hightower, New England Patriots; Jacob Phillips, Cleveland Browns; Ke’shawn Vaughn, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Charlie Woerner, San Francisco 49ers; Eli Wolf, Baltimore Ravens; and Ethan Wolf, New Orleans Saints

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, participants in the event are limited to the players, students, MNPS staff, and media. The event is not open to the public.