We are 1 week away from the 34th Annual Charity Gala. Join us on November 8, 2025, 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 46 Story. We will be throwing it back to 1985 to celebrate the Community Foundation's origin and #40YearsOfImpact.
Purchase your last minute tickets online at TheCharityGala.org or contact Haley Fortune for more information at haley@cfwtn.org | (731) 984-2146.
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 46 Story
Joining us from the 12/30 Supper Club on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee, 46 Story is ready to party! They are a Nashville based creative cover band performing a diverse set list with energy and grace. From quiet cocktail reception to packed dance floor – the band delivers. 46 Story is a frequent weekend headliner for over two years at the iconic 12/30 Super Club on Broadway. 46 Story is also in demand for private events, festivals and weddings. High profile clients include Deloitte, Amazon, Grainger and Westin. Learn more at https://46story.com/.
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!
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