The Drive Podcast Episode 27 – Gatlinburg, Chris to the Rescue, Flat Earther Bailey, and More

This week we talk about, our weekend, Chris being a good neighbor and how you can donate your time this Christmas Season.

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HAULIN’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS
with the Tennessee Trucking Association, Member Organizations, the TTA Young
Professional’s Council and Local Non-Profit Organizations
Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide initiative by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its
Young Professional Council to partner with TTA members and local charities to make holidays
brighter for Tennessee children, teens and families. We’re thrilled to be partnering with a wide
range of organizations and charities to make a real difference for Tennessee families.
HOW IT WORKS
• Step 1: Find Your Region
• Step 2: Purchase Toy
o Option 1: Utilize Your Regional Amazon WishList and Ship Toy Directly to Drop Off
Location, Address and recipient already set by Amazon!
§ (DOUBLE BONUS – Support the TN Trucking Foundation via Amazon Smile)
o Option 2: Purchase an Item from Your Regional List Below and Bring it to a Drop Off
Location, Use ATTN line for listed recipient
o NO NEED TO WRAP TOYS OR ITEMS
Toy Collection Start Date: October 28, 2019
Toy Collection End Date: December 6, 2019
Distribution of Toys: Week of December 9, 2019
SUPPORT THE TENNESSEE TRUCKING FOUNDATION BY SHOPPING ON AMAZON!
If you select the Tennessee Trucking Foundation as your charity on AmazonSmile all donations will come to the
TTF. AmazonSmile will send 0.5% of your purchase price to the charity of your choice. None of your donation is
taken by Amazon.
1. Go to smile.amazon.com and login as normal
2. Search and Select the Tennessee Trucking Foundation
3. Continue SHOPPING AS NORMAL on smile.amazon.com
JACKSON, TN
——————–CHARITY——————–
Hands Up Jackson
Hands Up Jackson is a preschool serving low income 2.5 – 5 year olds.
The toys and supplies will be used for the school and classrooms.
——————–TOY DROP OFF——————–
MHC Kenworth
200 Kenworth Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
731-424-7139
Attn: Tim Campbell
——————–TRAILER DONATION——————–
Milan Express
——————–AMAZON WISHLIST——————–
http://bit.ly/haulinjackson
——————–TOY LIST——————–
• Liquid Glue
• Playdoh
• Sharpies
• Hula Hoops
• Red/Blue Napping Mats (30-40
Needed)
• Soft Animals, Toys for Ages 2.5-5
Years Old
• Preschool Age Books
• Playground Toys (Dump Trucks,
Plastic Shovels, Buckets)
• Tricycles
• Playground Equipment
KNOXVILLE, TN
——————–CHARITY——————–
Marines Toys for Tots
——————–TOY DROP OFF——————–
The Pete Store
5218 Rutledge Pike
Knoxville, TN, 37924
865-546-9553
Attn: Josh Ray
——————–TRAILER DONATION——————–
Skyline Transportation
——————–AMAZON WISHLIST——————–
http://bit.ly/haulinknox
——————–TOY LIST——————–
• Footballs
• Basketballs
• Soccer Balls
• Whiffle Balls and
Bats
• Board Games
• Playing Cards
• Art Sets
• Crayons
• Coloring Books
• Legos
• Duplo Legos
• Action Figures
• Matchbox Cars
• Lincoln Logs
• Stuffed Animals
• Play Doh
• Tonka Trucks
• Hot Wheels
• Dolls and Accessories
• Remote Control Cars
and Trucks
• Fidget Spinners
• Blocks
• Rattles
• Puzzles
• Any Disney Toys
• Headphones
• Age Appropriate
Books
• Markers
• Colored Pencils
• Bubbles
• Infant/Toddler Toys
• Barbies
• Superhero Costumes
• Craft Sets
• Educational Toys
• Train Sets
• Teething Toys
MEMPHIS, TN
——————–CHARITY——————–
FedExFamilyHouse Santa’s Village
Shopping Venue for parents with a child being treated at Le Bonheur children’s hospital
and staying at FedExFamilyHouse the week before Christmas.
——————–TOY DROP OFF——————–
Rush Truck Center
1650 E. Brooks Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
901-969-8500
Attn: Jerry Williams
——————–TRAILER DONATION——————–
Ozark Transportation
——————–AMAZON WISHLIST——————–
http://bit.ly/haulinmemphis
——————–TOY LIST——————–
• Infants
• Rattles
• Teething Rings
• Musical/Light Up Toys
• Stacking Toys
• Shape Sorters
• Toddlers & School Age
• Baby Doll & Accessories
• Barbie® Dolls
• Kitchen Play Items; Play
Food, Dishes, Etc.
• Cars/Trucks
• Action Figures
• Play Tools
• Wooden Puzzles
• Reading Books
• Legos® (Boy and Girl)
• Memory Games
• Sensory Toys
• Water Wow Booklets
• Magnetic Drawing Boards
• Fisher Price® & Little
Tikes® Little People,
Animals, Cars
• Toy Medical Kits
• Vtech® Toys; Drill &
Learn Toolbox, Touch &
Learn Activity Desk
• Teens & Adults
• Gift Cards: Visa,
Dominos/Pizza Hut,
McDonalds/Sonic,
Walmart/Target *$20
Increments Please
• Gas Gift Cards: Exxon,
Phillips *$20 Increments
Please
• Footballs, Basketballs,
Soccer Ball
• Nail Polish Kits
• Make Up Kits
• Craft/Art Kits
(Bead/String Kits)
• Model Kits (Cars, Planes,
Boats, Etc.)
• Family Board Games;
Jenga®, Checkers, Etc.
NASHVILLE/MIDDLE TN
——————–CHARITY——————–
Youth Encouragement Services Teens
YES operates two youth centers that offer educational and recreational programs as alternatives
for kids 6-18 during after school hours and summer break. The YES Christmas Store will provide
over 600 underprivileged children with new clothes and toys.
——————–TOY DROP OFF——————–
Cumberland International Trucks
1901 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37210
615-829-7800
Attn: Calleigh Minor
Rush Truck Center
900 Expo Drive
Smyrna, TN 37167
615-220-7777
Attn: Troy Dickens / Dallas Trudelle
——————–TRAILER DONATION——————–
TCW
——————–AMAZON WISHLIST——————–
http://bit.ly/haulinnash
——————–TOY LIST——————–
• Sports Balls & Equipment
• Handheld Video Games
• Bikes
• Shoes
• Socks
• Underwear
• Pajamas
• Inexpensive Watches
• Purses/Wallets
• Belts
• Ethnically Appropriate Cosmetics for
Girls
• Toiletries (Gift Sets)
• Cologne/Perfume