Tip-A-Cop
"Tip-A-Cops ” are fun-filled fundraisers for Special Olympics that bonds the community and develops partnerships. Partnering with a local restaurant, law enforcement agencies provide personnel to serve as “celebrity waiters” with their “tips” donated to Special Olympics. During the course of their duties, the agency personnel educate the customers about the event and Special Olympics, and solicit “tips” as donations for Special Olympics. The “tips” solicited are in addition to those given the regular food servers.
WHAT
“Tip-A-Cop” is an official Law Enforcement Torch Run Campaign fundraising event in which law enforcement officers and department personnel volunteer their time as “Celebrity Waiters” to collect tips at a restaurant in support of Special Olympics Tennessee.
WHY
Changing the world is a contact sport—and Special Olympics is an everyday opportunity to make a difference. In Tennessee, over 18,000 athletes are empowered to shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing field and in life. Yet for every champion, there are another 13 who are waiting for the chance to win.
IMPACT
Together, we can make an even bigger impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families, and the communities in which we serve by supporting the “Tip-A-Cop” effort to raise funds and spirits for those in need. Financial gifts will not only bring greater training and competition opportunities to Tennessee, but also health and hope.
Tip-A-Cop Events
Chuy's Chattanooga Tip-A-Cop
Chuy's - 2271 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Fundraising event
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
Estill Springs Tip-A-Cop
Lu Lu's Cafe - 204 S Main St, Estill Springs, TN 37330
Fundraising event
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
Manchester Tip-A-Cop
Chick-Fil-A - Manchester, TN
Fundraising event
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
Blue Moon Waterfront Grille Tip-A-Cop
Blue Moon Waterfront Grille - 525 Basswood Dr, Nashville
Fundraising event
Officers from local agencies will assist servers in waiting tables where they will deliver food and beverages and bus tables. In the process, officers will discuss Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and what both mean to them.
Officers from local agencies will assist servers in waiting tables where they will deliver food and beverages and bus tables. In the process, officers will discuss Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and what both mean to them.
Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics 2025
Texas Roadhouse locations in Tennessee
Fundraising event
Officers across the state will assist servers in waiting tables where they will deliver food and beverages as well as bus tables. In the process, officers will discuss Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and what both mean to them.
Officers across the state will assist servers in waiting tables where they will deliver food and beverages as well as bus tables. In the process, officers will discuss Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and what both mean to them.
Questions? Please contact Law Enforcement Torch Run Director Jennifer McAfee at jmcafee@specialolympicstn.org.