Lay Day 2022

If you’ve lived in Middle TN longer than about 5 minutes, you’ve had a Whitts BBQ sandwich (probably5)
Family owned and operated since 1978, Whitts is the best bbq around. 
In 2013, the family tragically lost one of its 3rd generation member, 18 year old Leighton, to a weather related car accident.  This devastating tragedy inspired the family to give back to Childrens’ charities in honor of their precious Leighton, and so Lay Day was born.
Each year, a day in October is chosen and 100% of sales (not just profits) from the Whitts Hermitage location are donated to charity. SIF has been honored and humbled to be past recipients.
In 2020, we were able to present 2 couples with Leighton grants to help fund their IVF procedures.  As Lay Day 2022 is this coming Saturday (October 15) we thought we would give you an update….

Michael and Jessica – We shared their heartbreaking story of love and loss, and how ivf was their only option moving forward. (You can see their story/video here) In August of 2021, Michael and Jessica welcomed their beautiful baby girl Addison into the world! She is the most precious thing, and I have no doubt she is making her big brother in Heaven very proud!

Josh and Allison – the second Leighton grant was given to a couple desperate to have a family. Their bravery in sharing their struggle, yet also expressing their blessings in life and love for each other was inspirational. (check it out!) I am so thrilled to say they are now parents to baby Logan!

So you see, you may just be craving some amazing bbq, need some food for the BIG game, or you may just want to be part of this amazing day….no matter your reason, just know that with every single order you are impacting this world in a much bigger way….all in the name of Leighton!

JOIN US this Saturday, October 15th, 2022 at Whitt’s BBQ Hermitage (4601 Andrew Jackson Blvd. Hermitage, TN 37073) If you can’t make it, but would like to donate, Venmo: @ Kelly-Hollister-4