Tammy Vice

Come out for LIVE auction! LIVE BANDS! FOOD! Activities for Kids! Mud Trucks! Petting Zoo! Car Show! Bull Riding Competition! Motorcycle Rides! Acoustic Stage! Country, Bluegrass, Classic Rock, Contemporary Christian, Rap, Folk, Alternative rock, & Heavy Metal Rock! 

Proceeds go to the Beford Count Association for Exceptional Children (BCAEC) &

The Autism Society of Middle Tennessee (ASMT)

Brought to you by The Ghost Ballerinas & Elympic Entertainment

Details coming soon!

Writers and students share some of the songs written in the Words and Music program this school year.  The event is held in the Ford Theatre

A benefit for SENSE Theatre, A Stage of Hope For Children With Autism

Scheduled to perform: Jeri Sager - Veteran Broadway lead actress, Ryan Michaels Band, SENSE Theatre Kids. USN Theatre Guild, Emelyn Bingham & Orchestra, and Tammy & Morgan Vice.

Tickets available for purchase at: SENSE Benefit

The Eleventh Annual Breaking the Chains Benefit Concert for Autism Awareness will take place Tuesday, April 17th, at the Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Road, Nashville. Admission to the early show is free, but donations for ASMT will be accepted, as we pass the BIG LOUD HAT! Tickets for the late show are $10, with proceeds going to ASMT.

The Bluebird Café is one of the world’s preeminent listening rooms and the venue has gained worldwide recognition as a songwriter’s performance space where the “heroes behind the hits” perform their own songs. Each year our family has had the privilege to put this event together to thank ASMT for all they do for the community.  Here are the details:

Round 1 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Tammy Vice, Stephen Lee Veal, Richard Trest, and Naoise Sheridan

Round 2 - 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Les Kerr, Jerry Salley, Wood Newton, and Casey Kelly

For more information and to reserve tickets visit The Bluebird Cafe  Reservations suggested.  Seats go quickly.

Performing songs co-written with 4th grade students from Battle Ground Academy

Buddy Break is a FREE respite program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs (VIP KIDS) a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours one night a month. VIP kids can make some new buddies, have fun playing games, hear and see great children's stories, videos, music and more while giving their caregiver a much needed break!

Hosted by the Music City Christian Fellowship. 

There will be family-style seating and a meal including catfish, grilled chicken, salad, mashed potatoes/gravy, slaw, green beans, cornbread and biscuits. The cost will be $19.32 which will include the meal, drink, tax and gratuity (children ages 8 and under will be $8.98).

Buddy Break is a FREE respite program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs (VIP KIDS) a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours one night a month. VIP kids can make some new buddies, have fun playing games, hear and see great children's stories, videos, music and more while giving their caregiver a much needed break!

USAGEM Convention and Awards runs November 18th and 19th.

Afternoon Showcase runs 2:00 until 5:00

Songwriter's round: Tammy Vice and Jerry Powell.  This is part of  The Frank Brown Festival  which runs November 10 through the 20th.  There is an incredible list of writers, from up and comers to the biggest hitters, performing at various venues throughout the week.  If you're in the area, you'll want to check it out. 

Songwriter's round: Tammy Vice and Chuck Howard.  This is part of  The Frank Brown Festival  which runs November 10 through the 20th.  There is an incredible list of writers, from up and comers to the biggest hitters, performing at various venues throughout the week.  If you're in the area, you'll want to check it out. 

The students will connect music, sound, and story telling by creating their own story with a musical setting.  They will learn how music can create a mood to show different feelings and characters.  This program is being provided by VSA Arts Tennessee and is presented by John Rees and Tammy Vice.

The students will connect music, sound, and story telling by creating their own story with a musical setting.  They will learn how music can create a mood to show different feelings and characters.  This program is being provided by VSA Arts Tennessee and is presented by John Rees and Tammy Vice.

Buddy Break is a FREE respite program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs (VIP KIDS) a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours one night a month. VIP kids can make some new buddies, have fun playing games, hear and see great children's stories, videos, music and more while giving their caregiver a much needed break!

The students will connect music, sound, and story telling by creating their own story with a musical setting.  They will learn how music can create a mood to show different feelings and characters.  This program is being provided by VSA Arts Tennessee and is presented by John Rees and Tammy Vice.

The students will connect music, sound, and story telling by creating their own story with a musical setting.  They will learn how music can create a mood to show different feelings and characters.  This program is being provided by VSA Arts Tennessee and is presented by John Rees and Tammy Vice.

Please join us on September 29th at 6:30pm for a wonderful evening of fellowship, food and inspiration.  Our guest speaker is Heather Mercer, with musical entertainment by Tammy Vice and Ann Hartmann.  Hearther is a missionary and former Taliban prisoner in Iraq, who will be sharing her story of God's protection and grace during her 100+ days in captivity, as well as how He continues to work in her life. 

Free childcare is available.  Reservations must be made by Monday, September 26 at www.fhbc.org/renewourhearts.

Autism Speaks Walk Performing songs with SENSE THEATRE Group

Buddy Break is a FREE respite program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs (VIP KIDS) a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours one night a month. VIP kids can make some new buddies, have fun playing games, hear and see great children's stories, videos, music and more while giving their caregiver a much needed break!

Details TBA

Taping, airdate TBA.

VSA Tennessee is offering its 9th annual art institute at Volunteer State Community College at

the end of July.  The focus of the Art Institute this year will be the Cowboy Culture.  This is a

fun and educational week for children with and without disabilities.  VSA does offer

scholarships for children who cannot afford the $35 fee.

Jim Babccock

Leipers Fork Bluegrass

Charlene Harrison

Sunday Edition

Tammy Vice

The Mega Conference runs June 2nd and 3rd.  Panel on Recreation and Leisure:  Bryan Hudson, Christopher Meyers, Dennie Pickard, Mona Overstreet, Sharon Bottorff CMSW, Tammy Vice, and Waverly Harris- Christopher BA

The panel will focus on the importance of recreation and leisure in the lives of caregivers and individuals with disabilities; what it means, the challenges, possibilities, and personal success stories.

Presentation on Autism, and the role ASMT plays in supporting the local community

Buddy Break is a FREE respite program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs (VIP KIDS) a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours one night a month. VIP kids can make some new buddies, have fun playing games, hear and see great children's stories, videos, music and more while giving their caregiver a much needed break!

Performing songs co-written with seventh graders from W.O Inman Elementary in Paris, TN

In the round: Tammy Vice, Ann Hartmann, and Larry Sorrell.  Hosted by Harold Hill.

The TENTH Annual Breaking the Chains Benefit Concert for Autism Awareness will take place Tuesday, April 26, at the Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Road, Nashville. Admission to the early show is free, but donations for ASMT will be accepted, as we pass the BIG LOUD HAT! Tickets for the late show are $10, with proceeds going to ASMT.

The Bluebird Café is one of the world’s preeminent listening rooms and the venue has gained worldwide recognition as a songwriter’s performance space where the “heroes behind the hits” perform their own songs. Each year our family has had the priviledge to put this event together to thank ASMT for all they do for the community.  This year should prove to be extra special. Here are the details:

Round 1 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Tammy Vice, Justin Wade Tam, Trent Jeffcoat, Stephen Lee Veal

Round 2 - 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Les Kerr, Steve Dean, Wood Newton, Jerry Salley

For more information and to reserve tickets visit The Bluebird Cafe

Radio Interview: Les Kerr & Tammy Vice will be talking about the upcoming autism awareness event at the Bluebird Cafe, and play a few songs.

The students in the Next Step program at Vanderbilt will be performing an original song co-written with Trent Jeffcoat and Tammy Vice, as part of the VSA Arts program.

Hosted by Harold Hill:  Like it on Facebook

In the 7:00 pm round; Ann Hartmann, and Tammy Vice

Buddy Break is a FREE respite program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs (VIP KIDS) a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours one night a month. VIP kids can make some new buddies, have fun playing games, hear and see great children's stories, videos, music and more while giving their caregiver a much needed break!

In this ASMT workshop, Ms. Marylee Perkins will highlight the iPad, iPhone, and Dynavox technology systems. Mrs. Tammy Vice will speak to how her daughter, Morgan, uses her iPad and how it compares to her previous Dynavox device.

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes all methods (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, and ideas. People with severe speech or language delays rely on AAC to communicate with the people around them. Electronic devices and their applications (a form of AAC) help people to express themselves, increasing social interaction, school performance, and feelings of self-worth.

For Reservations: contact The Autism Societ of Middle Tennessee at asmt@tnautism.org                    or call 615-319-3472 ext 1

Join us for a very special evening as the Nashville theatre and musical community come together as one to support SENSE Theatre – A Stage of Hope For Children With Autism.

Click here to purchase: TICKETS

Featured performance by:

* Franc D’Ambrosio - The Phantom of the Opera
* Michael Valcour - Former SENSE Theatre Participant
* Tammy Vice - Nashville Song Writer & Parent Autism Advocate
* The Least of Your Worries - Winner Nashville Battle Of The Bands
* Tim Creavin - University School of Nashville Theatre Guild

SENSE Theatre is a unique theatrical intervention research program designed to improve the social and emotional functioning of children with autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. Proceeds benefit the SENSE Theatre Summer Camp – in collaboration with Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and University School of Nashville.

Buddy Break is a FREE respite program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs (VIP KIDS) a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours one night a month. VIP kids can make some new buddies, have fun playing games, hear and see great children's stories, videos, music and more while giving their caregiver a much needed break!

Hosted by Harold Hill:  Like it on Facebook

In the 7:00 pm round; Eddie Alexander, Charles Holland, and Tammy Vice

Buddy Break is a FREE respite program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs (VIP KIDS) a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours one night a month. VIP kids can make some new buddies, have fun playing games, hear and see great children's stories, videos, music and more while giving their caregiver a much needed break!

Les Kerr and The Bayou Band perform some seasonal songs, including those on his Christmas project.  I'll be joining them to do a little doh-wapping.  Les is a man of many talents.  You'll want to check out his site. 

Performing songs co-written with Chadwell Elementary fourth grade students. 

Hosted by: The Fox Brothers

USAGEM Gabriel Fest will  be taping shows from 3:00 till 5:00, and again from 7:00 till 11:00.  The public is welcome.

Trent Jeffcoat and I will be holding songwriting sessions with Vanderbilt Next Step Students.  We worked with the students last year.  We are looking forward to visiting with old friends and meeting new ones.  The Words and Music Program was developed by the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Trent Jeffcoat and I will be holding songwriting sessions with Vanderbilt Next Step Students.  We worked with the students last year.  We are looking forward to visiting with old friends and meeting new ones.  The Words and Music Program was developed by the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The purpose of this day-long conference is to empower congregational leadership, individuals with disabilities and their families, and disability service providers as each works to fully include people with disabilities in faith communities.

 Do you care about people with disabilities being included in faith communities? Do you think the spiritual needs of people with disabilities are often overlooked when doing assessments and developing care plans? Does disability affect your life in any way?

Religious leaders and educators, individuals with disabilities and their families, and disability service providers are invited to participate in this inaugural event designed to accelerate congregational accessibility so that people with disabilities and their families can have deeper access into the community life of congregations throughout Tennessee.

Musical Performance During the Lunch Hour

For more info: visit Vanderbilt Kennedy Center site.

The September photography exhibit at the GJCC by Rebekah Pope will coincide with this special book signing and panel discussion.

Panel Speakers:

Courtney Taylor, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, moderator * Thomas Boehm, Faith For All * Julie Greenberg, Education Director; Congregation Micah * Leisa Hammett, author & parent * Tammy Vice, parent & ASMT representative.

Listen Live while Steve and I visit and play a few tunes from the new project. 

This is an open mic night.  We'll stop by for a visit, listen to some local writer's, and share a few tunes.  Looking forward to it. 

Catch some of GodsChild Record's artists while enjoying lunch at Richard's this Sunday.  Hope to see your there.

Tennessee Disability Megaconference 

This conference has been a huge success for the past seven years. Conceived in

2002, it is the largest disability conference in Tennessee and continues to grow every

year thanks to continued recognition and support from community businesses and

groups.

The conference brings together selfadvocates, family members, organizations,

and service providers to learn from each other, for exposure to best practices, and to

participate in a statewide dialogue on important shared issues.

Combining efforts for a joint conference has maximized organizational resources.

Together the statewide community builds a stronger network able to empower people

with disabilities, their family members, and those who support them.

YMCA's Monthly Potluck

The Pieces of Hope Benefit, an inspirational cocktail celebration, supports the work of the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee (ASMT) in its advocacy, service and education for families and individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders.

Update:  Julie Roberts will be performing. She will also join me to sing "Pieces of Hope".  Thank you Julie!

Pieces of Hope features a night of cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment. The evening event will include distinctive silent auction items and will feature the family photographs from ASMT’s coffee table book, From Heartache to Hope: Middle Tennessee Families Living with Autism.

  http://www.piecesofhopebenefit.org/ 

Words & Music Program for Vanderbilt Next Step Students 

Writers: Tammy Vice and Trent Jeffcoat

Each year the Hall of Fame selects a group of songs, created during the Words and Music program, to be performed by the songwriters and students who wrote them.   It's a great evening.  You never know what you'll hear.

It's that time again!  The 9th Annual Autism Awareness Benefit for ASMT.  Reservations are strongly suggested, and can be made online at the Bluebird www.bluebirdcafe.com  We want to thank the Bluebird Cafe for hosting us again this year.  They love the writers and we love them back!!  We also want to thank the community for supporting us every year.  We look forward to seeing you there.

At the 6:00 show we'll be passing "The Big Ribbon Hat"  for donations to ASMT, and a name will be drawn for the door prize.  Host: Tammy Vice with guests Les Kerr, Stephen Lee Veal, & Sarah Masen.

The 9:00 show will be a $10 cover which will be donated to ASMT.  Host: Trent Jeffcoat, with guests Steve Dean, Ray Scott, & Danny Wells.

Working with student's in Vanderbilt's Nextstep Program, presenting a six week course in songwriting basics, along with Trent Jeffcoat.  The class begins on March 17th, and will meet weekly, concluding at the Country Music Hall of Fame on April 28th.  The students take a tour of the Hall and hear their songs performed.

This course is provided through the Country Music Hall of Fame's Words and Music program.  For more info, contact Julia Belsante 615-416-2088.

Hosted by: Harold Hill

Jefferson's Restaurant buffett.  Live music from 2:00 until 5:00 Hosted by Dewitt Johnson. Guest Tammy Vice and others TBA.

Photography Exhibition and Reception

Book written by Leisa A. Hammett

Photography by Rebekah Pope

www.fromheartachetohope.org

The exibit will run from January 18th until March 29th.

Performing songs co-written with The King's Daughter students through the Words and Music Program in the schools.

Christmas Program

Performing songs co-written with Hillsboro Elementary fifth grade class for the Words and Music Program in the schools.

A gathering of writers performing songs written through the CMHF Words and Music program in the schools.  This should be a fun night.

Performing "Morgan Smiled Today" before the movie presentation.

Backdoor Playhouse at TTU

805 Quadrangle  931-372-3478 - for reservations

USAGEM Gabriel Fest Nov. 19-22 For more info contact Daniel Johnson Brownbox@bellsouth.net

With John Edd Thompson, and Danny Mccann on dobro!

With John Edd Thompson, and Danny McCann on dobro!

Sing along with kids Special Kids Ministry Parents' Night Out program For more info contact: Harold Hill 615-537-2508 or buddybreakhendersonville@gmail.com

In the studio with John Rees and friends, working on the new project. 

Television Taping

Autism Awareness presentation for Sumner County Resource Officers

Co presenter Dr. Lynnette Henderson

Summer Camp sing along

Benefit for the Brown Center

Festival 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Eighth Annual Autism Awareness Benefit Host Tammy Vice with guests Stephen Lee Veal, Les Kerr, Sarah Elizabeth

Late Round Host: Steve Nelson, guests Don Henry, Craig Carothers, and Annie Mosher