Upcoming Events
Outdoor Fitness Team Challenge
Our April Challenge will be a multi-stage team workout at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin on Sunday the 27th from 3:00-6:00 pm. After the workout, our verry own Josh Vysoki will be sharing a message before we eat some Mojos Tacos. Signup using the Following link:
Live Fire Handgun Training
Get ready for an exciting morning of hands-on training at GRIT’s Live Fire Practice session on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at OK Corral Shooting Range in Woodbury, TN. Led by expert instructor Michael Mann, this event is the perfect follow-up to our classroom session, offering you the chance to put your basic handgun skills into action. You’ll refine your technique under Michael’s guidance in a safe environment. Attendance at the prior Friday classroom session (March 14) is mandatory for those who haven’t previously completed one of Mr. Mann’s basic handgun skills trainings.
Bring your semiautomatic handgun, three magazines, sturdy belt, concealment garment (untucked shirt or light jacket), belt-mounted holster, magazine pouches, ear and eye protection, and water/snacks.
9mm ammunition will be provided (please let us know if you are planning on bringing a different caliber). Join us for a morning of skill-building and camaraderie at the range!
If you don’t have these items, or have any questions, message us (grit@gritmen.org) to let us know which ones you’ll need—we can provide them for you.
Event Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADA92BA6FAC70-55454375-grits
Basic Handgun Training (Classroom)
Join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and learning at GRIT’s Basic Handgun Training (classroom) session on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. at The Loft, Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, TN. We’ll kick off with dinner, followed by expert instruction from Michael Mann on basic handgun skills. Michael will also share an inspiring message grounded in scripture. This class is open to all men, but attendance is required if you plan to join the live fire practice on Saturday, March 15, and haven’t previously taken one of Mr. Mann’s Basic Handgun Training sessions. Come for the fellowship, food, skills, and spiritual encouragement—see you there!
Please bring the following:
Semiautomatic handgun
Three magazines
Sturdy belt
Concealment garment (untucked shirt or light jacket)
A belt-mounted holster
Two magazine pouch
Note taking materials
If you don’t have these items, or have any questions, message us (grit@gritmen.org) to let us know which ones you’ll need—we can provide them for you.
Do NOT bring ammunition.
Event Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADA92BA6FAC70-55454188-grits
Please visit the Events page to register for Saturday, March 15, live fire practice.
January Fitness Challenge
Join us January 19th at 3:00pm to build resiliency through a workout at CrossFit Incandescent in Franklin! After the workout, Stephen Reiners will be sharing a message to set the tone for 2025. To end the afternoon, we will be eating at the Factory in Franklin. RSVP Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADA92BA6FAC70-54188099-january
Fire Night Hangout
Join us as we close out the year hanging out around a fire Thursday the 19th at 6:00 pm. chairs will be limited so bring your own. Men are welcome to show up anytime after 5:00 pm to help split wood.
November Service Project
For November, we get to serve members of our local community. Please be ready to put on work gloves and help this wonderful family!
GRIT Groups Dinner
As we continue our study in Romans we will be hosting monthly dinners for all men in GRIT Discipleship Groups. This month we will lean into Fall with a bonfire and food fresh off the grill. No challenge, no message, just men breaking bread over the fire.
Please RSVP Here: GRIT: GRIT November Dinner
October Challenge - Archery + Ruck
Octobers GRIT event will challenge your physical ability, mental fortitude, and test your precision. Join us on October 20th at 3pm as we team up with Tolou Broadheads and Archers Den for a ruck and archery shootout. Be ready to compete with each other as we will pair up into teams. After the challenge portion, the guys from Tolou will give a message from Romans then we will refuel with some food off the grill.
Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your skills and connect with the GRIT community.
RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADA92BA6FAC70-51974929-october\
Ruck: Bring a sturdy backpack with 20-50lbs. Need Gear? let us know and we will provide some.
Archery: The Archery Den will be providing all the gear we need.
Location: 4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson Station, TN
Be Unshakable Workout
Mark your calendars, rally your friends, and come ready to sweat and grow stronger together. Be Unshakable is another men’s ministry based out of Nashville that hosts monthly workouts. This month’s workout is on October 12th at 8am and will be a team event. The workout costs $10 and all proceeds go to making more events like this happen. Be sure to stop at the GRIT table before your workout. Link to sign up: https://subspla.sh/h8tkgv2
GRIT Groups Launch!
GRIT Groups Launch Dinner!
Men, join us for the launch of GRIT Groups on September 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM. We'll be sharing the vision for our discipleship journey, introducing group leaders, and announcing the groups you'll be walking with.
GRIT Groups are about growing together in our faith, becoming stronger leaders, and living in community with our brothers in Christ. Don't miss this opportunity to build resilience and brotherhood!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADA92BA6FAC70-51230839-grit
Home Defense Basics Training
Join GRIT for an immersive Home Defense Basics training course designed to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to protect your home and loved ones from criminal adversaries. To register, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADA92BA6FAC70-50720439-home.
Self Defense Training
The GRIT challenge for August will be a hand-to-hand combat class taught by Eron Johnsey, a blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and highly respected instructor. After the combat class, Rick Helton will be sharing a powerful gospel message before we head out to get dinner together. Please RSVP using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADA92BA6FAC70-50435781-grit
GRIT Dinner
Join us for a fun and relaxing BBQ dinner (prepared by Pitmaster Robert Stevens) and an opportunity to get to know each other better. We will be meeting in Brentwood; address to be sent out prior to the event. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADA92BA6FAC70-50417050-grit
CrossFit Challenge
This month’s GRIT event is at CrossFit Breakthrough, led by gym owner Nick Freije. Nick, who integrates his faith into his business and training, will guide us through a CrossFit workout followed by a gospel message. Afterward, we will refuel out bodies over a provided dinner. Please RSVP using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A4AC28A1F58-50149517-grit
Title Boxing
Eric Chynoweth is a coach at Title Boxing in Cool Springs and will be leading us through a private session to learn the basic fundamentals of boxing. Afterward he will be giving a message on what true Christianity looks like. Once he is done with the message we will wrap up at Blue Coast Burrito for dinner. RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A4AC28A1F58-50096681-title