Events

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee could not be more honored to present the 24th annual Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award to Jerry Williams. Jerry Williams has dedicated herself to a broad range of charitable causes, in large measure, by working to strengthen civic institutions like the Junior League, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and Travellers Rest, and by working to strengthen civic leaders through Leadership Nashville. With her selfless contributions to our community’s well-being and to individuals in need, we are proud to name Jerry recipient of this award. [less-]

Country Music's biggest stars have rallied to announce plans for COUNTRY RISING, a benefit concert to support victims of the Las Vegas shooting in addition to those in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and additional Caribbean islands who have been impacted by the recent hurricanes. The star-studded lineup at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 12 will include performances by Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. Tickets and VIP packages for the event go on sale next Friday, Oct. 20 at 10AM CST on Ticketmaster.com. The Nashville music community has also stepped on board, with AEG and Live Nation teaming up as the official show promoters working alongside organizer Red Light Management, Bridgestone Arena and the Nashville Predators. COUNTRY RISING will benefit The Country Rising Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which was established to support charitable initiatives to help victims of the September 2017 hurricanes — Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria. Additionally, the fund will now also envelop victims of the shooting in Las Vegas last week. In the course of rebuilding lives disrupted by these devastating events, there are immediate needs and there also will be long-term needs. This fund will strategically support both as they emerge. [less-]

The Power of the Purse® Luncheon and silent auction benefits The Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which supports Middle Tennessee women and girls in need. Speaker: TBA   [less-]