CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – For the first time in 20 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville has doubled the number of “Littles” they support.

Dozens gathered at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on Saturday to celebrate this achievement at the annual Big Night of Bourbon. Attendees enjoyed bourbon tastings, food and mingling.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville staff receive award at the Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Cresta, Kathy, and Bailey at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Joyce & James at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Bill Powers at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
O’Neal Wiggins at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Russ Nowack at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Ronnie Glynn at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Sheryl & Phyllis at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Lisa Nowack & Carrie Lanier at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville Big Night of Bourbon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on August 17, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville provides one-on-one mentoring relationships that help children and teens achieve their full potential. They match Littles with “Bigs” – adult mentors. Their programs aim to create an impact in the lives of both the youth and the mentors. Over 100 children were helped in the Greater Clarksville area through Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring programs.

“Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this cause for all the littles in our community,” said John Stephens, president of the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Board.

To become a Big Brother or Big Sister, visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville website.

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