Fueling opportunities for the next generation.
Join us at Junior Achievement’s signature events and help equip local students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed in school, work, and life.
Every Junior Achievement event is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people across Memphis and the Mid-South. When you participate as an attendee, sponsor, volunteer, or team member, you’re helping deliver hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for their future careers, financial decisions, and life goals.
From friendly competition to community celebrations, our events bring together supporters who believe every student deserves the opportunity to discover what’s next and develop the skills to achieve it.
Upcoming Junior Achievement Events
Bowlin’ on the River: JA’s 41st Annual Fall Bowl-A-Thon
Friday, October 23, 2026
Billy Hardwick’s All Star Lanes
1576 S White Station Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
Calling all accounting professionals!
Join us for our 41st year of Bowlin’ on the River and be part of a Memphis tradition that helps students prepare for what’s next. Gather your team, enjoy friendly competition, and support Junior Achievement programs that inspire the next generation of leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and financially capable adults.
Registration opens in September 2026.
For sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact Phil Dotson.
Bowlin’ on the River: JA’s 41st Annual Spring Bowl-A-Thon
March 21 and 28, 2026
Billy Hardwick’s All Star Lanes
1576 S White Station Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
Join us for our big milestone 40th year of Bowlin’ on the River, a fun Junior Achievement tradition in support of making Every Child, World Ready! During the spring festivities, we’ll be hosting our Divine 9 Unity Cup, a mini competition within the competition for D9 fraternities and sororities.
For sponsorship opportunities, click HERE or contact Phil Dotson.
JA Stock Market Challenge
November 2026
JA Wang Experiential Learning Center
516 Tillman, Memphis, TN 38112
Want to experience the excitement of the trading floor just like students experience in our JA Take Stock in Your Future program?
Mark your calendars for our JA Stock Market Challenge on Thursday, November 13: a fun and friendly team competition of rapid-fire stock trading!
Be a part of this high energy event that supports the next generation of financial leaders!
For sponsorship opportunities or adult event registration, click HERE or contact Mary Kanowitz / event chair Scott Trammell.