2018 Arts for Animals

6:30 pm | Saturday, Sep 15th

Art for Animals is an evening of art, wine, food and fun that benefits Pet Community Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit spay and neuter clinic located in East Nashville.

This highly anticipated event has become one of Nashville’s most popular fundraisers, offering an exciting and fun live auction of exclusive artwork, a sprawling silent auction of local gifts and experiences, plus: bar with a signature cocktail, dinner, dedicated seating & entertainment, and more! All proceeds benefit spay + neuter and animal saving programs at Pet Community Center.

Hammers & High Heels

6:30 pm | Saturday, Jun 2nd

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Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury will host their annual Hammers & High Heels event on June 2^nd at The Factory in Franklin.

This festive evening will include:

Cocktail Reception from Gray’s on Main and H Clark Distillery
Silent & Live Auction
Gourmet Dinner Buffet
Dancing with music by RubiksGroove

Each year more than 10,000 women join construction teams nationwide during The National Women Build, raising their hammers to help build affordable housing in their own communities. In April, Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury will kick off its ninth annual Women Build. Funds raised from sponsors, individual donors, and the Hammers & High Heels event help raise the $70,000 for the cost of “bricks and sticks” to build the home, covering everything from the foundation to the kitchen sink.

More than 300 volunteers will come together during the seven-week build, putting in 2,400+ labor hours to make the dream of homeownership a reality for a single mother in need.

Friends and businesses have the opportunity to support their local Habitat’s Women Build and the Hammers & High Heels event through a range of sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact Jennee Galland at jgalland@hfhwm.org or615-550-5617.

For tickets and more information, please contact www.HFHWM.org or 615.550.5617.

Heritage Ball

6:00 pm | Saturday, Sep 16th

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The Heritage Ball will begin at 6pm with cocktails and a silent auction, followed at 7:45 by dinner, a live auction, and dancing until midnight.

For over four decades, the Heritage Ball has helped support the revitalization and historic preservation of Downtown Franklin and Williamson County. The longest running black tie affair in Williamson County has become a tradition within families, friends and businesses who appreciate the work of the Foundation and a lovely evening under the stars.

Producing the Heritage Ball is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Since 1967 the non-profit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving the places that matter.

Change the Tune

6:30 pm | Saturday, Apr 22nd

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Join The Family Center and help us “Change the Tune” on Saturday, April 22nd at Marathon Music Works, as we work to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect by empowering parents to raise happy, healthy children.

We anticipate more than 300 people to enjoy cocktails, dinner, a fantastic auction and phenomenal performances by songwriters

Jim Collins
Marcus Hummon
Palmer Lee
Phillip White

Saturday, April 22, 2017
Marathon Music Works
1402 Clinton Street
Nashville, TN

Cocktails and Silent Auction: 6:30 pm
Dinner by The Corner Market Catering Company: 7:00 pm
Live Auction: 8:30 pm
Entertainment: 9:00 pm
Cost: $150/person, $1,500/table (seating 10)

All proceeds benefit The Family Center founded by Exchange Clubs in 1985, The Family Center is a licensed Tennessee Child Abuse Prevention Agency serving Middle Tennessee through offices in Nashville and Murfreesboro. We belong to the National Parent Aide Network and hold the highest level of accreditation, AAA, from the National Exchange Club Foundation.

Great Futures Gala

5:00 pm | Saturday, Apr 1st

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Great Futures Gala Presented by Nissan North America

Saturday, April 1, 2017 – Omni Nashville Hotel

Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

We are thrilled to announce Shaquille O’Neal as the celebrity entertainer for the 2017 Great Futures Gala!

As our largest fundraiser, the Great Futures Gala supports the 4,000 kids we serve annually.

The Great Futures Gala is an evening of Hollywood glamour, fine dining, and an auction experience. Our Gala features a live and silent auction of more than 200 items – from Nashville-made products to international trips. With over 500 notable guests, our Gala is truly a night to remember. Special guests have included: Martin Short, Rob Lowe, Dylan McDermott, Martin Sheen, and Dick Vitale.

The 6th Annual Great Futures Gala will take place on April 1, 2017, at Omni Nashville Hotel.

Voices for Children

6:00 pm | Thursday, May 12th

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Williamson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is hosting its 5th Annual “Voices for Children” fundraiser, presented by Jackson, at the Franklin Theatre on Thursday, May 12th at 8:00 PM. Cocktail Reception 6:00 PM.

The evening will benefit the local non-profit and its mission to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the county’s juvenile court system.

Grammy-winning songwriters Chris DeStefano and Marcus Hummons–and a few of their acclaimed musical friends–will take the stage with players from the Nashville Studio Symphony for a one-of-a-kind musical event dubbed “Music City Hit-Makers: Where Song Meets Symphony” that promises to pull out all the stops at the 300-seat venue in Historic Downtown Franklin.

By attending Voices, you are giving money that directly helps break the cycle of abuse and neglect within Williamson County families. Each dollar raised goes to CASA’s vision of providing every abused and neglected child a safe and permanent home.

Voices guests will kick off the night with a cocktail hour that includes hors d’oeuvres compliments of MStreet Nashville–the group that provides some of Nashville’s most beloved dining spots, like Kayne Prime and Virago–and wine and beer compliments of Horizon Wine and Spirits and Yazoo Brewing Company. The evening will host a live auction with prizes that include adventurous getaways, celebrity styling, music packages, and more.

Please visit The Franklin Theatre or CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) For Children for tickets and more information.

Jackson returns as the presenting sponsor for the 2016 event. Additional sponsors include CLARCOR, Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation, Jim and Cheryl Sanders, Coyne Oral Surgery, Ann Johnson, C.B. Ragland, Stites and Harbison, PLLC, Barge Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc, Dura Automotive Systems, Southwestern Consulting, Kelli Haas and Associates, PLC, HCA Tristar Health, Pinnacle Bank, Outdoor Classic Structures, and Judges of the 21st Judicial Circuit.

About CASA

Our Mission – Advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children.

Our Vision – Every child in a safe and permanent home.

Thousands of children are abused or neglected every day in the United States. They are the victims of people who are unable or refuse to accept the responsibilities of raising a child. And through no fault of their own, these children are cast into a complex, chaotic and uncertain environment of courtrooms and foster care. They are alone and often times they are scared.

Williamson County CASA helps children in this situation every day. Speaking on their behalf in courtrooms, identifying safe homes for them to live in and listening to their stories. And while we consider this our mission as a non-profit organization, we are dependent upon people like you for monetary and volunteer support. Helping the helpless is a responsibility we all share. How will you get involved?

Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Tournament

6:30 pm | Tuesday, May 3rd

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Kings Bowl is Rolling into Franklin!

Kings Bowl has named High Hopes Development Center as their charity of choice for
STARS & STRIKES, a one-of-a-kind, red carpet, celebrity bowling tournament,
Grand Opening, EVENT on May 3rd!

6:30pm ~ Doors Open
7:30pm ~ Bowling Tournament
9:00pm ~ Live Auction (see items below)
9:30pm ~ Concert in the Whiskey Room

Celebrities will compete to see who gets to take home the trophy and be the KING PIN for the night, while attendees get to enjoy the fun!

Please visit Kings Bowl Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Tournament for more information and to purchase tickets.

Pieces of Hope

6:00 pm | Saturday, Apr 23rd

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Autism Tennessee – Pieces of Hope

Join us for a this special night, while supporting the work of Autism Tennessee. All proceeds from Pieces of Hope go to support Autism Tennessee’s advocacy, service and education for individuals living with an autism spectrum disorder, their families and their surrounding communities.

Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016

Time: 6:00 Cocktails Served, 7:30 pm Event Begins

Attire: Cocktail

Location: The Factory at Franklin, Liberty Hall, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064

Please visit Pieces of Hope for more information and to purchase tickets.

About Us

Autism Tennessee exists to enrich the lives and experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and their surrounding community through support, advocacy, and education.

Great Futures Gala

5:00 pm | Saturday, Mar 12th

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Great Futures Gala – March 12, 2016 – Omni Hotel Nashville, TN – Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

The 5th annual Great Futures Gala is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Omni Hotel in downtown Nashville. As our largest fundraiser, this event helps support the 3,400 kids we’ve served so far in 2015. We are thrilled to announce Martin Short as our special guest.

The Great Futures Gala is an evening of Hollywood glamour, fine dining, and an auction experience. Our Gala features a live and silent auction of more than 200 items – from Nashville-made products to international trips. With over 750 notable guests, our Gala is truly a night to remember.

Click here to see who our sponsors and auction item donors are in 2016. Click here to purchase an individual ticket ($300) or a table for 10 guests. ($2,500).

The 4th annual Gala on May 19, 2015, featuring celebrity guest Dylan McDermott, was a great success! More than $437,000 was raised to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee. Event proceeds will support outreach, Clubs, programs and services provided to more than 2,800 Middle Tennessee youth. Thank you to all the sponsors, guests, volunteers, and partners who made this event possible.

Contact Joy Lehmann at jlehmann@bgcmt.org or 615.983.8723 for information regarding sponsorships, auction items, tickets, and more.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

Mission and Values

Our Mission

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Four key characteristics define the essence of a Boys & Girls Club. Each are critical in exerting a positive impact on the life of a child:

DEDICATED YOUTH FACILITIES– Boys & Girls Clubs are places–actual neighborhood-based buildings–designed solely for youth programs and activities
OPEN WHEN KIDS NEED US MOST– The Clubs are open weekdays after school and during the summer when kids have free time and need positive, productive outlets.
TRAINED, PROFESSIONAL STAFF– Every Club is directed by trained youth development professionals who act as role models and mentors to members. Volunteers provide key supplementary support.
AVAILABLE AND AFFORDABLE TO ALL YOUTH – For a $25/year annual membership, any child between the ages of 6 and 18 can become a Club member. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or income.

More Than an Afterschool Program…

We don’t offer day care services. Our focus is helping all young people succeed through curriculum based targeted programs and high yield activities designed to help Members reach our Priority Outcomes: ACADEMIC SUCCESS, GOOD CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP, and HEALTHY LIFESTYLES We invite you to visit one of our Clubs during program hours to see first-hand what an Outcome-Driven Club Experience looks like.

What do Boys & Girls Clubs look like locally?

Over 2,800 kids came to a Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee last year – 1,588 of whom were registered members
Average Daily Attendance: Summer = 500; School Year = 375

An Evening With Friends

7:00 pm | Friday, Nov 6th

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Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt announces date for An Evening With Friends 2015. An event benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and coordinated by Friends of Children’s Hospital, An Evening With Friends will feature Nashville-style entertainment, a live and a silent auction and dinner provided by The Loveless Café.

An Evening With Friends

Friday, November 6, 2015
7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
The Loveless Barn

$75/person ($50 tax deductible)

To purchase tickets please visit An Evening With Friends.

Event co-chairs: Jennifer Blankenship & Vera Lee.

An Evening With Friends 2015 Committee: Sally Arthur, Hayden Avery, Kristin Beach, Antonia Castagnola, Juliet Chobanian, Tracy Crawford, Karen Curnutte, Julie Dretler, Amy Janes, Pepper Magargee, Karen Merrill, Anna Moran, Anna Moran, Sara Neely, Brandon Plunkett, Cheryl Plunkett, Kaki Pulliam, Michelle Roberson, Rebecca Rutledge, Karre Sloan, Jenna Slocum, Liz Sparrow, Jill Talbert, Beth Throckmorton, Rosemary Ver Hulst, Katherine Williams.

About Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, a freestanding hospital dedicated to serving only children, is nationally recognized as a leading provider of pediatric health care services. Experts treat and work to prevent all health issues ranging from common childhood conditions to serious, advanced diseases. Featuring Centers of Excellence for the treatment of diabetes and congenital heart disorders, Children’s Hospital also operates the region’s only level 1 pediatric trauma unit and a neonatal intensive care unit with the highest designated level of care. In addition, Children’s Hospital is a top-level teaching and research facility. No child is denied care on basis of limited ability to pay. Children’s Hospital opened in 2004, expanded its physical space in 2012, and is readying for additional growth that will add four floors and 160,000 total sq. ft. through the Growing to New Heights Campaign. The new expansion, anticipated to open in 2017, will help advance the size and scope of the hospital’s mission.