SAVE THE DATE
Gala
HALL FAME
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Thursday, September 10th, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | Music City Center
OUR SILENT AUCTION IS LIVE!
BID NOW UNTIL SEPT 10TH AT 7:15PM
Bidding is open NOW until September 10th at 7:15pm! There are 60+ exciting items, including a whiskey tasting collection, tickets to the Nashville and Memphis Zoo's, hotel stay at the Chattanooga Choo Choo, so many restaurant gift cards, and more, with all proceeds supporting TJC’s mission!
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
You do not have to attend the Gala to participate in our Silent Auction! You can bid from anywhere using the Givi app. You have 7 days to place your bids, giving you plenty of time to browse the items and bid on your favorites.
Follow these easy instructions to get started:​
Guests attending the Hall of Fame Gala will be able to take their auction winnings home following the event. All virtual auction winners must coordinate pickup of their items from the Tennessee Justice Center. Items must be collected by the winning bidder or an authorized representative no later than September 30, 2026. Shipping is not available, with the exception of gift cards and paper vouchers.
QUESTIONS?
Please email TJC's Development Manager, Aleena Robinson, at arobinson@tnjustice.org with any questions! You can also reach us at 615-846-4703
2026 HALL OF FAME HONOREES
JOSH HEDRICK
Principal
Baker Tilly
PATRICIA C. GUNN, ESQ.
Former Law Professor
Ohio University
DAVID ESQUIVEL
Member
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
GALA EMCEE
MUSICAL GUEST
PETE WEBER
Voice of the Nashville Predators
KYSHONA
Singer-Songwriter
2026 SPONSORS
Our event sponsors ensure we can fulfill our mission while providing a great experience for our guests. There are multiple sponsorship levels and opportunities including event and in-kind sponsorships.
CHAMPION - $7,500
ADVOCATE - $5,000
ALLY - $2,500
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FRIEND - $1,000
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SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Quality contact with top-level lawyers, doctors, civic leaders, and policymakers
Receive exposure on multiple platforms, including printed posters, promotional flyers, website, and social media
Speaking and signage opportunities at the event
Tickets to the event with networking opportunities
Marketing and networking exposure across various fields
Opportunity to promote your company’s support of philanthropic and community interests
2026 HOST COMMITTEE
TJC's Host Committee is a team of event hosts that help celebrate and support TJC’s work for Tennessee families. The Host Committee’s purpose is to spread the word about the event to their network.
Thank you to the following individuals who are members of TJC's 2026 Host Committee:
Margaret Behm & Harlan Dodson
Trace & Jennifer Blankenship
Charles W. Bone
Denise Burke
Kay Caudle
Al Cocke & Juliet Griffin
Kevin & Katie Crumbo
Sherie Edwards
Mary Falls & Jim Cooper
Deborah & John Farringer
Mary Flipse & Todd Dirksen
Sarah F. Gardial
Amy & Frank Garrison
Jeff & Allyn Gibson
Martha Henley
Alex MacKay & Eric Lease
Monica & John Mackie
Nancy MacLean
Katherine Marchetti
Drs. Bob & Bonnie Miller
Nancy Miller-Herron
Christina & John Norris
Linda & Michael O’Neal
Drs. Freida & Lucius Outlaw
Dr. Yolanda Pierce
Jimmie Lynn & Allan Ramsaur
Sharon Ruiz & Jacob Hathaway
Bob & Mary Battle Thompson
John & Sandee Tishler
Nesrin & Scott Tift
Dr. Susanne Tropez-Sims
Gray and Leah Skinner
Jonathan Steen
Carol Westlake
John Winemiller & RJ Hinde