Preds Foundation, Hunt Brothers Pizza will deliver lunch from May 4-8 to recognize the work of Middle Tennessee’s teachers, staff, and administrators.
Nashville, Tenn. – The Nashville Predators and Hunt Brothers Pizza will deliver lunch through the Hunk of Appreciation program to six schools across the Middle Tennessee area during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4-8. The program will serve more than 500 staff members during the week.
Formerly known as Feeding the Frontlines, Hunk of Appreciation was established during COVID as an initiative to treat first responders to pizza and Predators swag, which later transitioned to teachers and faculty once schools reopened. The Predators Foundation and Hunt Brothers Pizza visit schools one Friday each month of the school year to thank teachers and faculty for all they do for students with pizza, snacks and drinks. Since 2021, over 6,000 staff members in the Smashville education community have been thanked through this program. To learn more about Hunk of Appreciation, please visit NashvillePredators.com/HunkOfAppreciation.
Teacher Appreciation Week Schedule
Monday, May 4 – Tennessee Nature Academy
Address: 7533 Lords Chapel Dr, Nashville, TN 37211
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5 – Tulip Grove Elementary School
Address: 441 Tyler Dr, Hermitage, TN 37076
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5 – Dupont Tyler Middle School
Address: 431 Tyler Dr, Hermitage, TN 37076
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6 – Amqui K-8 School
Address: 319 Anderson Ln, Madison, TN 37115
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 7 – John Early Middle School
Address: 1000 Cass St, Nashville, TN 37208
Time: 11:40 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Friday, May 8 – Cane Ridge Elementary
Address: 3884 Asheford Trace, Antioch, TN 37013
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Abby Helper at [email protected] or 615-319-6756.
The Preds Foundation’s mission is to meet educational, social, health and cultural needs throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The Preds Foundation is devoted to using its platform and influence from its affiliation with professional sports to serve the needs of the community by offering unique resources and financial support to local youth and family-oriented organizations. In 2025, the Preds Foundation raised over $2 million dollars. Since its inception in 1998, the Preds Foundation has awarded almost $30 million in grants, SuperGrants, donations and in-kind gifts to the greater Middle Tennessee community. To learn more about the Nashville Predators Foundation and to see a list of upcoming events, visit nashvillepredators.com/foundation or follow our Instagram, X and Facebook pages.
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