Giving Back in Nashville: $31,372 in Grants to Support Local Organizations
As we close the chapter on 2024, we’re reflecting on an incredible year of growth, service, and celebration at Bluemont. From expanding our presence in communities to making a meaningful impact through our charitable efforts, this year was filled with milestones that wouldn’t have been possible without our team members, guests, and partners.
What We Accomplished
This year was a big one for Bluemont! We continued to grow, serve, and celebrate in ways that made a real difference:
✅ Opened 11 new stores, bringing Dunkin’ to even more communities
✅ Raised $99,587 for the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation (JCIF)
✅ Grew to 1,800+ team members, welcoming incredible new talent to our Bluemont family
✅ Celebrated 15 years of Bluemont—marking a decade and a half of serving great coffee and making a difference
How We Grew
Our impact expanded in 2024, strengthening our presence across the regions we serve:
📍 11 grand openings filled with excitement, celebration, and community support
🌎 Continued growth across 3 states, deepening our commitment to each community
💼 Created 275 local jobs, giving even more people the opportunity to build careers with us
How We Served
Giving back has always been at the heart of Bluemont, and 2024 was no exception. Our teams stepped up in big ways to support our communities:
💜 $87,407 raised for JCIF in the month of November alone
🥤 $12,180 raised for JCIF on National Iced Coffee Day
🙌 500+ volunteer hours contributed by our incredible Team Members
🎗️ 27 local community grants awarded to organizations making a difference
The Best Part of 2024? Our Guests!
Through every grand opening, fundraiser, and community event, one thing remained constant—our Guests. Every cup of coffee served, every friendly interaction, and every moment shared in our stores reminds us why we do what we do. Your support fuels our mission and inspires us to keep growing, giving, and serving.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we step into the new year, we’re excited for what’s ahead—new stores, new opportunities, and new ways to serve our communities. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Here’s to another year of great coffee, great people, and great impact!
Happy New Year from all of us at Bluemont! 💜At Bluemont, we believe in making a difference in the communities we serve—not just with coffee and smiles but through meaningful support that helps those in need. This year, thanks to Dunkin’s National Iced Coffee Day fundraiser and other initiatives through the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, we had the incredible opportunity to partner with other Nashville franchisees and contribute $31,372 in grants to three outstanding organizations in the Nashville area.
These funds will directly support their mission to provide essential services to children and families, ensuring that those facing hunger and illness receive the care and support they need.
Dunkin’s 2024 Grant Recipients
🏡 One Generation Away – This incredible organization is dedicated to fighting food insecurity by providing fresh, healthy food to families in need. The funds will help expand their efforts in providing food to underserved communities, ensuring that no child goes hungry.
💜 Alive Hospice’s Pediatric Department – Alive Hospice provides compassionate, end-of-life care and grief support for children and families experiencing unimaginable loss. Our grant will help support their pediatric program, ensuring that families receive the care, comfort, and resources they need during difficult times.
🏥 Vanderbilt University Medical Center Children’s Hospital – Child Life Services – Vanderbilt’s Child Life Services program provides young patients and their families with emotional and developmental support throughout their hospital journey. This grant will help fund therapeutic play, education, and coping resources that bring comfort and a sense of normalcy to children facing medical challenges.
A Commitment to Serving Our Communities
Supporting organizations like these is at the core of what we do. Every cup of Dunkin’ Iced Coffee purchased on National Iced Coffee Day contributed to this mission, proving that a simple cup of coffee can make a big impact.
We are incredibly proud to stand alongside One Generation Away, Alive Hospice, and Vanderbilt Child Life Servicesas they continue their essential work in the Nashville area. Thank you to our guests, team members, and Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation for making this possible!
Celebrating Halloween at BOOmont
At Bluemont Group, we believe that a great workplace culture is all about bringing people together, and this Halloween was the perfect example! This year, our stores and office came alive with Halloween spirit, adding some extra festive fun to our workdays.
Our stores celebrated the season with specialty Halloween donuts, thrilling costumes, and plenty of spooky-themed cheer, making the experience special for our guests and team alike. Meanwhile, our office team joined in the excitement, hosting a Halloween potluck that brought a delicious variety to the table, dressing up in costumes, and even competing in a door-decorating contest that showcased everyone’s creativity. From witches and pumpkins to classic ghosts, each team put their unique twist on the holiday.
Events like these do more than just add a bit of fun—they create strong bonds, boost morale, and strengthen the team spirit that makes Bluemont Group a fantastic place to work. We’re proud to see our team members come together to make each holiday memorable, fostering a culture that values camaraderie and creativity. Here’s to the magic of Halloween and the inspiring people who make Bluemont Group a truly special workplace!
Bluemont Surprises Travelers at KC International Airport!
This morning, Bluemont had the pleasure of brightening travelers’ journeys at Kansas City International Airport. We greeted guests with samples of seasonal pumpkin coffee, refreshing beverages, and Dunkin’ Munchkins, adding a sweet touch to their travel experience. Guests also got the chance to spin our prize wheel for a shot at Dunkin’ merchandise, adding a bit of extra excitement to their day.
As travelers passed through security, our team enjoyed sharing more about Bluemont and our second Dunkin’ location in the terminal. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share our offerings, and make sure everyone knows where to find us for their next coffee fix. We can’t wait to continue serving up smiles and treats for our Kansas City travelers! ✈️☕️🍩
Friday Night Lights Season Makes a Big Impact on Tackling Hunger in East Tennessee!
We’re thrilled to share the incredible success of this season’s 10Tailgate, hosted in partnership with WBIR Channel 10! Each week, 22 participating teams helped make a difference through the Tackling Hunger food drive, organized by Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. Together, these schools raised an outstanding $19,406 and collected 6,754 pounds of food to support local families—a testament to the power of community.
Beyond the game, Bluemont was there to enhance the Friday night experience! We set up at each game with Dunkin’ swag, samples, and coupons, giving fans a taste of Dunkin’ while adding to the pre-game excitement. From iced coffees to our famous donuts, we loved celebrating with the fans and cheering on their teams.
It’s been a season full of excitement, community pride, and meaningful impact, and we’re grateful for everyone who joined us in making a difference. Thank you to all the schools, fans, and families who contributed to this incredible effort!
Downtown Nashville Hot Diggity Dog Fest
We had an amazing time at the Hot Diggity Dog Fest at Capitol View in Nashville! 🐾 It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with our community there and share the fall spirit with our Pumpkin Iced Coffee. 🎃🍂
Seeing so many cute dogs and meeting fellow pet lovers made the day even more special. At Bluemont Group, we believe in the power of community involvement and bringing joy through our engagements. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to share a moment with us!
Looking forward to more events that bring us closer to the heart of this community. 🧡
Batter Up, Knoxville!
As the season comes to an end, we’re grateful for the opportunity to have partnered with the Tennessee Smokies as a proud Cub Club sponsor! It has been a joy interacting with the kids on Cub Club days and connecting with our Knoxville community at the games. From handing out Dunkin’ swag and offering delicious beverage and donut samples to cheering on our favorite players, we’ve cherished every moment!
As the official stolen base sponsor, we added some extra fun to the field! Every time our chosen player stole a base, one lucky row got a dozen free donuts from Dunkin’!
A special thank you to the Smokies for being such a fantastic organization to work with. Here’s to a season filled with great baseball, community spirit, and sweet surprises. Thanks for making it memorable, Knoxville!
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Matching Grant Awarded to Helping Mamas Inc.
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Grant Awarded to the Collins Children’s Home
Teacher Appreciation Week
We proudly served over 450 dozen donuts and 400 Boxes of Joe, ensuring these superheroes stayed energized throughout these final days of the school year.
Inspire Brands’ Good Citizen Month 2024
This week we joined forces with Harvesters – The Community Food Network in Kansas City to make a difference in our community. We had the honor of presenting a grant check worth $25,000 in partnership with the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation and Feeding America.
