Make Your Reservations for The Charity Gala

We are less than 1 month away from The Charity Gala. Join us on November 9, 2024, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Downtown Jackson for an elegant evening supporting the Community Foundation of West Tennessee. Enjoy a delicious dinner, explore unique silent auction items, and dance the night away with live entertainment by Jackson's own Music By Kota and Izzy Arthurs. We will "Light Up the Night" and celebrate the arts, culture, and music of West Tennessee.

Purchase your tickets online at TheCharityGala.org or contact Haley Fortune for more information at haley@cfwtn.org | (731) 984-2146.

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Event Details

Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center (400 South Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38301)
Time: 6 pm
Attire: Formal
Food: Passed Hors D'oeuvres + Three-course Dinner prepared by Jackson's Kitchen & Catering

You will receive a text message for virtual check-in close to the start of the event. Click the link to receive your table number. If you are unable to check-in virtually, please stop and check-in with one of our hostesses at the main entrance to receive your table number.

Event Timeline:

6:00 pm          Cocktail hour and silent auction begin with a special performance by Izzy Arthurs.

7:00 pm          Dinner is served.

8:00 pm          Awards program starts.

8:30 pm          Live music and dancing with Music By Kota

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Gold Sponsors:‍

C.O.R.P. (Shirlene Mercer Foundation)
Patricia Mann Endowment (Tim Wehner, Fund Advisor)
Prosper
VIP Jackson‍

Silver Sponsors
Authentic Luxuries / RobertJames
Donna and Bob Frankland
C&C Wine and Liquor
Dixie
H&M Company
Horne
Jackson Energy Authority
The Jackson Clinic
Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc.

Bronze Sponsors
Allison Insurance Group
BlueOval SK
Bowling and Skating Family Fun Center
Cadence Bank
Central Distributors
Community Bank
First Horizon
Greater Jackson Chamber
Highland
Jackson-Madison County School System
Jackson State Community College
Master Medical Equipment
Regions
Smith Campbell Group of Raymond James
University of Tennessee Martin

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Special Cocktail Hour Performance by Izzy Arthurs

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Izzy Arthurs is an emerging singer-songwriter born and raised in West Tennessee. Her music resists containment in just one genre, as one can hear contemporary pop music weave with rock and alternative influences all the while her roots in storytelling shine through. At 22, she is currently recording her freshman album. You can follow her on social media @izzyarthursmusic and on her website izzyarthurs.com for more information.

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Live Music and Dancing with Music By Kota

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Music By KOTA is a 5-piece rock and roll band based in Jackson, Tennessee. The group’s versatility shines time and time again, combining rock, blues, and folk elements in every one of their songs. When you listen to Music by KOTA, you're immediately impressed with three part harmonies, a journey of emotion through the rhythm of the music and refined song structure, but above all else, you can't help but be taken by their passion. Though the band is only a couple years old the chemistry of 10 years of friendship is seen in every live performance.

The band has recently joined the family of New York and Tennessee label, No Reverse Records. This collaboration will no doubt bring forth greatness in the near future in the form of new music, live shows, and more. The band consists of Dakota Jackson (Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar), Conner Blakley (Keys and Vocals), Ryan Young (Lead Guitar), Bryton Wallace (Drums), and Alex Taylor (Bass). Learn more at https://musicbykota.com/.

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Recognizing Community Leaders

Each year at The Charity Gala, the Community Foundation honors individuals in our community for their achievements and impact in making Jackson and West Tennessee better places to call home. Congratulations to this year's honorees!

Photography by Darren Lykes Photography

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That's A Wrap: 2024 Patrons' Party

Thank you to all the sponsors, award recipients, and guests who joined us for the Patrons' Party on September 19, 2024. We are grateful to Tina Mercer with C.O.R.P. (Shirlene Mercer Foundation) and R.E. Butts with Prosper for sponsoring the event.

We enjoyed a beautiful evening at the home of Caroline and Jeb Campbell. We appreciate the Campbells for welcoming our patrons into their home to kick off The Charity Gala. During the event, we officially announced our 2024 class of award recipients, celebrated our sponsors for their impact, and enjoyed live music, food, and drinks on the patio.

Check out the full event photo album on our Facebook. We are grateful for our partnership with Hannah Gore Photography to capture all the moments from the Patrons' Party and Charity Gala.

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