Earlier this year, Tennessee Kids Belong had the incredible opportunity to host an I Belong Project™ video shoot at GEODIS Park, home of the Nashville Soccer Club – and what a day it was! From the moment the kids arrived, they were welcomed like VIPs, surrounded by encouragement, laughter, and community.
The day kicked off with games, crafts, and creativity. Thanks to our friends at Magpies, kids were able to customize bags and hats with patches to showcase their personalities and interests. Each child created one-of-a-kind keepsakes from a one-of-a-kind day! Students from Paul Mitchell The School Nashville brought a full glam squad to style hair and pamper kids and social workers, while Therapy ARC pups joined to fun, bringing smiles and calm energy to the room.
The kids headed down to the field for an unforgettable experience – meeting Nashville SC players, kicking the ball around, and getting a behind-the-scenes tour of the locker rooms, fielding questions in the press room, and more!
We were also joined by Hillary Scott from Lady A, who volunteered her time to play with the kids, lend her voice during interviews, and share her warmth and kindness throughout the day. Her genuine care made the experience even more meaningful for everyone involved.
Click on each photo below to watch the video of each child we filmed in Nashville.
These video shoots are about so much more than capturing great moments (though we definitely had plenty of those). They connect potential adoptive families with kids in foster care seeking belonging.
Special Thanks:
🍳 Breakfast + Coffee: The Jason Foundation
🥗 Lunch + Snacks: Nashville SC
🍪 Personalized Cookies: Cookie in the Kitchen
🎈 Balloons: Murray Cate and Co.
💄 Glam: Paul Mitchell The School – Nashville
🐾 Therapy Dogs: Therapy ARC
🎁 Social Worker Gifts: Crosspoint
📚 Kid Gifts: The Reading Jungle + Nashville Soccer Club
🎒 Backpacks: Jockey Being Family Foundation
🧢 Hat Bar: Magpies
🎥 Videographers: Donny Herndon, Josh Webb, Music City Content Kings, Matt VDM
📸 Photographers: Christin Suzanne + Riley Clark
About the I Belong Project™
These events are designed for kids in foster care who are legally free for adoption to have fun, unforgettable experiences where they feel seen and loved. The day includes a professional photo and video shoot allowing youth to share their stories and showcase their personalities. The resulting profiles serve as powerful tools in connecting kids with permanent, adoptive families.
How You Can Help
- WATCH the videos and get to know kids in Tennessee seeking permanency
- SHARE profiles with your with anyone who could be a great potential parent for these kids
- START your foster/adoptive journey. We are here to answer questions and provide support at each phase of your journey.
- DONATE support our work by becoming a monthly donor
Together, we can change the story for kids in foster care across Tennessee. Whether or not you’re in a position to foster or adopt, your willingness to amplify these stories makes a real difference.
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