Yesterday, Best Buy Mobile and the GRAMMY Foundation® continued their mission to help enrich schools in need, teaming up to donate $5,000 to Centennial High School in Franklin, TN. As a special surprise for students, Best Buy Mobile and the GRAMMY Foundation arranged for a surprise visit from Rascal Flatts to speak to students about the importance of music education.

“Music was a vital part of the guys and my young lives, particularly in school,” said Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts. “We are honored to be a part of what we feel is one of the most important programs for developing and recognizing talent in our youth.”

“The GRAMMY Foundation is very fortunate to be partnering with Best Buy to expand our music education programs by leveraging Best Buy’s philanthropic @15 platform and Best Buy Mobile resources,” said Kristen Madsen, Sr. Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation. “The Best Buy Children’s Foundation has pledged nearly $1 million in overall support of the GRAMMY Foundation, and their corporate generosity is increasing our overall ability to support school music programs across the country.”

Best Buy Mobile’s expansion and commitment to the state of Tennessee is highlighted by the recent opening of the company’s 250th specialty store. In addition to the most smartphones under one roof, Best Buy Mobile offers an array of services aimed at improving customers’ experience, including Walk Out Working, Upgrade Checker, Happy 24 and a full array of accessories for customers to protect and personalize their device.