Dinkville Celebrity Pickleball Tournament June 3rd
Evan Slaughter
The Pulse is on the scene at Nashville Yards to cover the Dinkville Celebrity Pickleball Tournament. This was the 1st Annual Event, featuring Former NFL players, musicians, and local celebrities, benefiting music education through the CMA Foundation.
The event took place on June 3rd at Nashville Yards on the Dinkville Pickleball courts under Broadway.
We spoke with Landon Hallam, the founder of Dinkville Pickleball about this event and how to find out more about the events they are hosting.
This event drew celebrities like musicians Kid Rock, Ashley Walls, Becca Bowen, and Lil Man J. There were several former NFL players like Terrell Owens, Mac Hereford, Eric Decker, Mark Mariani, Golden Tate, and many more.
Local Celebs attended and played too including Shawn Booth, Melanie Collins, and Evan Slaughter.
We loved chatting with Evan and love his story and how inspirational he is. In 2011, he deployed to Afghanistan, where he was injured in combat and awarded a Purple Heart. In 2014, Evan left the Army and shortly after, he battled opiate addiction for several years but ultimately overcame it after attending a three-month in-patient rehab center.
In rehab, Evan discovered Pickleball and instantly fell in love with the game. After completing rehab, he began pursuing his true passion: comedy. Evan started creating comedy videos on TikTok and Instagram, quickly gaining popularity by making people laugh and sharing his story. This success led to his current career as a social media influencer.
The energy at the event was electric! We can’t wait for next year!
They raised $5000.00 for The CMA Foundation
About Nashville Yards:
Nashville Yards is a 19-acre mixed-use development located in the heart of downtown Nashville. The walkable, urban community features high-end hospitality offerings, including Grand Hyatt Nashville and the historic Union Station Nashville Yards; The Pinnacle, a state of the art, indoor live music and event venue developed in partnership with AEG and operated by AEG Presents
They have over 2 million square feet of Class-A+ highly amenitized office space, which includes two towers anchored by Amazon, a creative office building anchored by Creative Artists Agency, and Pinnacle Tower, a multi-tenant tower anchored by Pinnacle Financial Partners and Bass, Berry & Sims; The Emory and The Everett, 673 luxury condominium residences for sale and multi-family residences for lease across these two towers; The Goddard School, a 260 child accredited education center; and a wide variety of exceptional restaurants along with retail, fitness, cinema, healthcare and entertainment offerings. The development has 7+ acres of open plazas, courtyards, and green spaces, including the Ascension Saint Thomas Landing.
Dinkville Pickleball:
Dinkville Under Broad at Nashville Yards
131 10th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
615-910-3449
🎉 Book pickleball courts, join open play, or play 9-hole mini golf with friends. 📲 Download the Dinkville app on the App Store or Google Play.
Play Pickleball, Mini Golf, & Enjoy the Ultimate Outdoor Bar Experience Under Broadway in Downtown Nashville at Dinkville Under Broad at Nashville Yards!
