Nashville’s 2025 Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game Raises More Than $670,000 For Folds Of Honor
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On Monday, June 2nd, more than 8,00 fans showed up at Nashville’s First Horizon Park for Folds of Honor Tennessee’s fifth annual Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game Sponsored by Black Rifle Coffee Company, which saw Team First Responders, led by Captain Michael Chandler, taking home the win.
The star-studded, action-packed event raised more than $670,000 for Folds of Honor, which supports families of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders through educational scholarships. The event also celebrated the 250th anniversary of the military branches and Marine Week Nashville with several military-themed performances.
**View/download photos from the event here**
The game featured a stacked lineup including artists Riley Green, Tyler Hubbard, Justin Moore, Zach Top, Raelynn, Warren Zeiders, Priscilla Block, Chase Rice, Jordan Davis, Ashley Cooke, Conner Smith, Charles Esten, Gavin Adcock and Adam Doleac; comedians John Crist, Danae Hays and Jeff Dye; athletes Michael Chandler, Riley Gaines and Ryan Sheckler; and many others. Current Tennessee Titans players Tyjae Spears and T'Vondre Sweat coached Team First Responders, while former Titans players Keith Bulluck and Delanie Walker coached Team Military.
Game highlights include:
- Raised more than $670,000 for Folds of Honor
- President Donald Trump delivered a special message about the game on the jumbotron (watch HERE), introducing Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The USA” performance
- Country artist Riley Green and Black Rifle Coffee Company’s Mat Best donated $75,000 each to Folds of Honor
- Country artist Gavin Adcock scored a home-run and MMA athlete Michael Chandler scored a grand slam for Team First Responders, while country artist Adam Doleac scored a home-run for Team Military.
Additional sponsors for this year’s Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game included LKQ, Camel Express Car Wash, Brauer Material Handling Systems and Jockey. The game is set to return to Nashville in summer of 2026. Visit tennessee.foldsofhonor.org to stay up-to-date on future events with Folds of Honor Tennessee.
ABOUT FOLDS OF HONOR:
It began with Lt Col Dan Rooney’s flight home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. An F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, he became painfully aware of the realities families face when a loved one in uniform is fallen or disabled.
As his flight landed, the pilot announced they carried the remains of Corporal Brock Bucklin on board. Lt Col Rooney watched as Corporal Bucklin’s twin brother walked somberly alongside the flag-covered casket to meet his family on the tarmac. Among them was the deceased Corporal’s young son, Jacob.
Since that night, Lt Col Rooney has committed his life to rallying patriotic Americans and meeting sacrifice with hope through the Folds of Honor. Since 2007, we’ve provided life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military. And now, our mission expands to the families of America’s first responders. On our watch, those who protect our freedoms and our families will know they are not forgotten.
ABOUT BLACK RIFLE COFFEE COMPANY:
Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) is a veteran-founded premium coffee and lifestyle brand dedicated to serving high-quality, caffeinated beverages to people who love America. Founded in 2014 by three Special Operations Forces Veterans, BRCC creates its specially crafted caffeinated products with the same mission-focus its founders learned during military service. The company is committed to supporting veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and the American way of life. Through great coffee, gear, and content, BRCC delivers a unique brand experience and gives back through outreach and programming partnerships designed to directly address the service community's most immediate needs.
To learn more, visit www.blackriflecoffee.com, subscribe to the BRCC newsletter, or follow along on social media.
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