Charity Gala

An Elegant Evening

The Charity Gala is the largest annual fundraiser hosted by the Community Foundation of West Tennessee. The event includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, seated dinner, award presentations, live music, and dancing. Proceeds from the event support critical community initiatives to improve the health and well-being of our community.

Save the Date for the 35th Annual Charity Gala

Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson.
Patrons' Party

Patrons' Party

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the home of Caroline and Jeb Campbell on October 2, 2025, for a beautiful evening with our sponsors and award recipeints.
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Reservations

Coming Soon

Details for the 2026 Charity Gala are coming soon! Contact Haley Fortune at haley@cfwtn.org for additional information.
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Coming Soon

Details for the 2026 Charity Gala are coming soon! Contact Haley Fortune at haley@cfwtn.org to make your reservations.
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Make An Impact

Supporting Critical Work

Your gift to The Charity Gala supports critical community initiatives. From grants to organizations to scholarships for individuals, our mission takes on many forms, including direct financial assistance to individuals in need, annual grants to local nonprofits for special projects, and funding to bridge service gaps.
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Support grants to programs like Rockabilly Readers
Event Details

Everything You Need to Know for The Charity Gala

Check out our blog to read about details from the 34th Annual Charity Gala.
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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.
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past recipients
Tigrett Award
May & Dr. Barnett Scott Service Award
Jackson awards

Tigrett Award

Each year, the Tigrett Award recognizes a Tennessean who has made an impactful contribution to our state. The Tigrett Award was named to honor the memory of a native Jacksonian, John Burton Tigrett.

2024 Tigrett Award recipients: Alice and carl kirkland
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May & Dr. A. Barnett Scott Service Award

The May & Dr. A. Barnett Scott Service Award was established to honor long-time board member and past chairman, Dr. A. Barnett Scott and his wife, May. Each year, the Community Foundation staff selects a volunteer who has selflessly served our organization, its programs, and the community.

2025 Dr. Scott Award Recipient: linda rizzuto
Read Linda's bio

Jackson Awards

The Jackson Awards were first given in 2006 to honor individuals in our community who exemplify the truest qualities of a leader. The awards are named after President Andrew Jackson, our city's namesake, and presented to individuals who have served as leaders in one of the following areas: The Arts, Education, Healthcare, Leadership, Volunteer Service, and Youth.

2025 Jackson Award Recipients
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Haley Fortune

Haley Fortune

Community Impact Manager
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Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 984-2140
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