UPCOMING EVENTS
2026 Lipford Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
Spend a day on the course while making a lasting difference for first responder families.
Join the Lipford Foundation on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Valleybrook Golf & Country Club in Hixson, Tennessee, for the inaugural Charity Golf Tournament.
This exciting day brings together community leaders, businesses, first responders, and supporters who share a common goal: honoring those who serve and providing assistance to first responder families who have given their lives in the line of duty.
Whether you're an experienced golfer or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, every registration and sponsorship directly supports the Lipford Foundation's mission of serving the families of fallen, injured, and critically ill first responders.
The tournament features two shotgun start waves, on-course contests and activities, raffle baskets, breakfast, lunch, and a special K-9 demonstration by the Chattanooga Police Department. Throughout the day, participants will enjoy networking opportunities, friendly competition, and the chance to support a cause that impacts our local first responder community.
Event Schedule
8:00 AM - Morning Shotgun Start (Wave 1)
12:00 PM - Lunch & Raffle Baskets
1:00 PM - K-9 Demonstration by the Chattanooga Police Department
2:00 PM - Afternoon Shotgun Start (Wave 2)
Prizes
$500 Prize for 1st Place - Teams 1-9 (a.m. & p.m.) / Teams 10-16 (a.m. & p.m.)
$125 Prize for longest drive
$125 Prize for closest hole
Hole in One - Steak for a Year from Texas Roadhouse
Raffles
Lodstar Technology is donating a LNK9 Kit 9mm firearm w/ biometrics
($1,395 Value) - (1 ticket/$25 / 10 tickets / $200)
Various gift card raffles will take place through the day (10 tickets/$20)
Registration
Click HERE to register your foursome!
Foursome: $500
First Responder Foursome: $450
Registration includes:
- Green fees and cart
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- (Cash Bar Available)
- Access to on-course contests and activities
Businesses looking to make an even greater impact are encouraged to explore our sponsorship opportunities, with levels ranging from Hole Sponsor to our exclusive Masters Sponsor by emailing info@lipfordfoundation.com.
Payment
Payment for registration and sponsorship can be made by:
- Check - write a check to "Lipford Foundation" with your group name as the note/memo and mail it to 4409 Oakwood Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416
- Registration Fee / PayPal Donation - Pay for your foursome or make a donation via our PayPal with your group name as the note/memo
- In-Person at the Event - pay for your registration at the check in table at the tournament, the day of
Together, we can honor those who have served, support the families they love, and strengthen the community that stands behind our first responders. We look forward to seeing you on the course!
PREVIOUS EVENTS
BROOKE HUTCHINSON SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Please join the Lipford Foundation in our 2nd Annual Brooke Hutchinson Softball Tournament.
On Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th, we'll be meeting at the Soddy Daisy Veteran's Park Softball Fields to play a round-robin bracket style tournament with civilians, first responders, and veterans alike.
Activties for the Weekend:
- Round Robin Tournament: Teams will play softball in a weekend-long bracket style tournament for the title.
- Trunk or Treat: On Saturday, there will be a trunk or treat for kids of all ages to participate in. You can get a wristband to participate at the gates.
- Costume Contest: Big kids and little kids can participate in a costume parade on Saturday after Trunk or Treat where the top costumes will be awarded prizes.
- Food Trucks: We'll have a rotation of food trucks throughout the weekend for all players, spectators, and kids.
- Lawn Games: In between games, wind down with the team or let the kids play in lawn games galore for a fun filled weekend outside.
Rules:
- We'll have home run bands available for those playing.
- A pitching net must be used for safety.
- Softballs must be yellow, 44/375 or 44/400 stamped.
- Bats should be 220 or 240 marked.
- No alcohol is allowed in the park. If anyone on your team is found to have alcohol, you will be asked to leave and your team will be required to forfeit.
Entry fee to participate is $200 for teams. All proceeds go back to the Lipford Foundation. RSVP by 10/10 at 5PM EST.
How to Sign Up:
- Email info@lipfordfoundation.com with your name, the names of your teammates, and your team name.
- Pay your group's entry fee by Paypal with a memo of "Your Team Name - Softball Tournament Entry" or write a check to the Lipford Foundation, Inc. ATTN: Finance Department, 4409 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
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Sponsorship opportunities start at $500 with various benefits included while giving back to the familes of first resonders facing injury or loss from a line of duty incident. Our sponsorship deck can be requested by email at info@lipfordfoundation.com to see these benefits.
How to Sponsor:
- Select your level of commitment and support.
- Pay your commitment level by Paypal with a memo of "Your Company Name - Softball Tournament Sponsorship" or write a check to the Lipford Foundation, Inc. ATTN: Finance Department, 4409 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
- If you require a 501c3 thank you letter for their donation, please email Gabby at info@lipfordfoundation.com with the POC's name, business name, address, and email address.
WALK FOR THE FALLEN 2025
Please join the Lipford Foundation in our first ever Walk for the Fallen.
On Saturday, December 14th from 10AM EST to 2PM EST, we'll be meeting at the Tennessee River Walk at the Amnicola Marsh entrance to walk in honor of the brave men and women who gave their all for our community safety. This fundraiser walk will raise money to provide support to emergency responder families facing injury, illness, or loss across the United States.
Join us for a walk, prizes for the top 3 fundraisers, food, drinks, and a wonderful time together to give back to those who gave all.
Entry fee to participate is $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 8-17 years old, and children 7 and under are free. All proceeds go back to the Lipford Foundation. RSVP by 12/12 at 5PM EST.
How to Sign Up:
- Email info@lipfordfoundation.com with your name and how many people are attending with you.
- Pay your group's entry fee by Paypal with a memo of "Your Name - Walk for the Fallen" or write a check to the Lipford Foundation, Inc. ATTN: Brianna Marchant, 4409 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
How to Fundraise:
- Ask your friends, family, local businesses, and beyond to sponsor your walk by donating to the Lipford Foundation by Paypal with a memo of "Your Name - Walk for the Fallen" or write a check to the Lipford Foundation, Inc. ATTN: Brianna Marchant, 4409 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.].
- If they need a 501c3 thank you letter for their donation, please email Brianna at bparker@bluelinesolutions.org with the POC's name, business name, address, and email address.
Where to Park:
Please park at the Greater Chattanooga Realtors, right next door, at 2963 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406. There's a pathway from their lot directly to the Marsh Meeting Room for event registration and check-in.
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