Making History: The 2016 Heritage Ball Auction
Written By: Abby Janis
Every community has a story. As a community creates traditions, beliefs, and achievements that become woven into its history, the history becomes a heritage, and the heritage becomes a legacy.
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| The LEGACY Team L-R: Cassidy Reece, Megan Heiner, Tresa Halbrooks, Meredith Martin, Abby Janis |
LEGACY Consulting, PR & Events was so delighted to work with TheHeritage Foundation of Franklin on the 2016 Heritage Ball Auction. The efforts of
everyone who helped raise funds benefited The Heritage Foundation’s mission to
“save the places that matter in
Williamson County.”
The Heritage Foundation is a non-profit
organization that exists to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic
and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County. The foundation advocates for and raises funds to preserve historic buildings, sites, and
community resources that Franklin has to offer, as well as supports the
businesses in the historical district to promote Downtown Franklin. The association
also facilitates historic learning opportunities for Williamson County’s public,
private, and home school institutions and organizes numerous local festivals
and events to further celebrate the Franklin and Williamson County
communities.
What location would be better to celebrate the
history of Franklin than the former site of the Battle of Franklin? The Ball
took place on September 17th at Eastern Flank Battle Park, where
guests entered down a long road surrounded by restored battleground. The road
served as a historic parade of sorts that truly set the landmark tone of the
evening. Guests arrived at the venue, dressed in their finest formal garb,
ready for a night of dancing, food, society, and splendor.
In addition to the silent online auction, LEGACY worked with the Heritage Foundation to produce a live auction component, which offered four lavish, exclusive items.
Up for grabs was an incredible five carat diamond, 14kt white gold bracelet
from Grogan Jewelers by Lon; a gorgeous four+ karat diamond and platinum 1930’s
broach/pendant from Walton’s Antique Estate & Jewelry; a once in alifetime
ESPNU Experience package that included a Studio Tour of ESPNU Studios by former
Super Bowl Champion and ESPNU sports analyst Kevin Carter; and a six-night
escape to the Baja Peninsula in Cabo San Lucas. The attendees thoroughly
enjoyed battling for the top bid on these surprise and magnificent items. The live auction alone raised $28,000.
Another spectacular element of the auction was Roy
Laws’ Live Painting. During the Ball, local painter Roy Laws sat at the end tip
of the auction procession, crafting a brilliant painting with bold color,
subject matter, and emotion. Attendees bid on the opportunity to leave the ball
with his live creation.
Overall, both the silent and live auction proved
to be a gleaming success. This year’s proceed earnings almost doubled those of
last year’s Ball. By the time the auction officially closed, The Heritage
Foundation had not only reached their goal of $100,000 raised in the auction alone, but far surpassed it, making it the most successful auction to date.
LEGACY Consulting, PR & Events is proud to work with clients like The Heritage Foundation to reach their fundraising goals. With more than 20 years experience, LEGACY founder, Tresa Halbrooks, has helped hundreds of non-profit organizations and celebrity foundations raise millions of dollars for their communities. We specialize in fundraising, celebrity foundations and complete event production for corporate and non-profit organizations. We were thrilled to help The Heritage Foundation continue their legacy!
LEGACY Consulting, PR & Events is proud to work with clients like The Heritage Foundation to reach their fundraising goals. With more than 20 years experience, LEGACY founder, Tresa Halbrooks, has helped hundreds of non-profit organizations and celebrity foundations raise millions of dollars for their communities. We specialize in fundraising, celebrity foundations and complete event production for corporate and non-profit organizations. We were thrilled to help The Heritage Foundation continue their legacy!
LEGACY Consulting, PR & Events is a Nashville, TN based public relations and events production firm. LEGACY is known as one of Nashville's top special event planners as they create unique and elaborate events for celebrity and high profile clients.
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