Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walks

Alzheimer’s Tennessee hosts six regional walks, which serve as the signature FUNdraisers to support research initiatives and the families we serve.

Find your region’s Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk Click here

Knoxville Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk (Spring)

Plateau Alzheimer’s Tennessee WALK in Crossville (Cumberland & Fentress Counties)

Foothills Alzheimer’s Tennessee WALK in Maryville (Blount, Loudon, Monroe Counties)

Smoky Mountain Alzheimer’s Tennessee WALK in Pigeon Forge (Sevier, Cocke, Jefferson, Hamblen)

Cumberlands Alzheimer’s Tennessee WALK in Cookeville (Clay,Dekalb, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Putnam, Pickett, Smith, VanBuren, White, Warren)

Five County Alzheimer’s Tennessee WALK in Oak Ridge (Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane, Scott)

Take Your First Step Today

It’s easy to get started! You may register online as an Individual, Start a Team, or Join a Team. In just a few minutes you’ll be registered and ready to start FUNdraising!

Start a Team!

Teams are the heart of what makes Alzheimer Tennessee Walk so successful. Families, friends, businesses, churches, organizations and school groups build teams to honor those who have been touched by Alzheimer’s. There is no minimum or maximum number required for an Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk Team.

Team captains and co-captains are the volunteer leaders who build excitement and help teams meet their fundraising goals. They motivate and encourage co-workers, friends and family to join their team and work to promote Alzheimer’s WALK.

Team Up Today!

Step 1: Sign Up! Click here

Step 2: Ask 3 People to Join You

Step 3: FUNdraise & WALK Together!

Why Walk?

Walk to support the mission

100% of the donations collected through the Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walks benefit Tennesseans. Alzheimer’s Tennessee is an independent, 501c3 not-for-profit organization that has been in the community for more than 30 years serving those facing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, promoting brain health through education, and championing global prevention and treatment efforts.

Walk for everyone touched by Alzheimer’s disease

Nearly every minute another American is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. More than 5.5 million Americans currently have this disease. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease, not a normal part of aging. Early detection is important because medication may slow the progression of the disease. Currently, there is no cure for this devastating illness.

Walk for Programs & Research Initiatives provided by Alzheimer’s Tennessee:

Family counseling, care-planning, and resource referrals
Support groups, Free local Helpline, and adult day services
Caregiver training and funds to help provide in-home care and meet other needs
Advocacy on a local, state and national level to improve dementia care and services; improve access to community-based care; improve quality care in residential settings; and expand funding for research and public programs serving people with dementia.
Research Connections providing research updates and funding clinical trials
Healthy brain initiatives

Day of Walk

Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walks begin with a celebration

Participants find LIVE musical entertainment, FREE food, door prizes, treats from sponsors, and fun for all ages. Even pets are included! The WALKs are optional, and the distance is approximately 1½ miles, but there is often a shorter “symbolic” loop for those who want to take a few steps for the cause.

Donations Make the Day!

Most donations are secured prior to the WALK and turned in on or before the day of the WALK. Each pre-registered WALKer who raise $50 or more will qualify for a souvenir t-shirt (distributed to eligible WALKers at the WALK). Other incentive items are also available for registered walkers who raise $100 and $200 and more.

The Walk isn’t over yet …

Participants may continue turning in funds for at least 30 days following the event. Final fundraising totals will determine Top Prize winners who are recognized, along with Team Captains and Corporate Sponsors, at an Appreciation Lunch.

Volunteer!

Help make the Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walks happen. Join a group of volunteers who meet once a month (usually over lunch) to plan the event. As a planning committee member, you may help with recruiting more walkers and teams, requesting day-of-walk donations, reaching out to potential sponsors, and spreading the word about the walks. You’ll not only be the first to hear the latest and greatest plans for the walk, but you will help make the walks even bigger and better.

Help on WALK day in your community! We count on volunteers to help set up, clean up, take photos, plus register, feed, and direct WALKers. You’ll find the option to volunteer under each WALK registration type. Why Walk?

INFORMATION

Main Office | 888.326.9888

Kay Watson, kay.watson@TNalz.org, Director of Development & Communication

East Tennessee Office in Knoxville | 865.544.6288

Amanda Armstrong, amanda.armstrong@TNalz.org Development Specialist

Larry Effler, larry.effler@TNalz.org Communication Specialist

Cumberlands Office in Cookeville | 931.526.8010

Amanda Barlow, amanda.barlow@TNalz.org Cumberlands Director

Tracy Plant, tracy.plant@TNalz.org Cumberlands Assistant Director

Northeast Tennessee Office in Johnson City | 423.232.8993

Tracy Kendall Wilson, tracy.kendallwilson@TNalz.org Northeast Tennessee Area Director