Vanderbilt Health Named Presenting Sponsor of the 48th Annual Heritage Ball
Franklin, Tenn. (August 6, 2021) – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, has named Vanderbilt Health Presenting Sponsor of the 48th Annual Heritage Ball. After years of supporting the black tie fundraiser, Vanderbilt Health has stepped up their participation as the largest underwriter of the event to be held Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park.
In making the announcement, President and CEO of Heritage Foundation Bari Beasley said, “Vanderbilt Health has always been a significant donor and partner to the Heritage Foundation, but now we’re even more grateful they will elevate this partnership to present the Heritage Ball this year. This partnership is accentuated by having Dr. Allen Sills and Mrs. Shawne Sills as ball chairs, as Dr. Sills is Professor of Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Founder and Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center.”
As the NFL’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sills also works closely with team medical staffs across the league, the NFL Players Association and its advisors, and the many medical and scientific experts who comprise the NFL’s medical committees.
In making the announcement, Vanderbilt Health’s Deputy CEO and Chief Health Systems Officer Dr. Wright Pinson said, “We’re proud to partner with the Heritage Foundation to present this fundraiser, and we’re delighted to help preserve the county’s heritage while revitalizing the community. We’re confident Dr. Sills will shine a spotlight on the cause while providing valuable insights toward establishing a safe community celebration.”
The Heritage Ball is Williamson County’s largest black tie fundraiser and typically attracts more than 800 guests to support and celebrate the work of the Heritage Foundation while raising funds for future preservation projects. In addition to a seated dinner, live music and surprise guest entertainment, the ball will feature an online and live aution, pre-ball Patrons Party and a Late Party, along with other fundraising opportunities.
Tickets and tables for the 48th Annual Heritage Ball Oct. 2 will go on sale in August. For information on underwriter and sponsorship opportunities, as well as becoming a table host, contact bbeasley@williamsonheritage.org. For general information, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
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ABOUT THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. The Foundation brings county history to about 3,000 school children each year through the Heritage Classroom program as well as walking tours of downtown Franklin. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, Pumpkinfest and Dickens of a Christmas bring hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, the Downtown Franklin Association, and the organization’s newest division and current restoration project, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
ABOUT VANDERBILT HEALTH
About Vanderbilt University Medical Center- Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers and one of the most comprehensive research, teaching and patient care health systems in the Southeast. The most heavily utilized quaternary, referral healthcare facility in the Mid-South, VUMC sees over 2.5 million patient visits per year in over 160 locations, discharging 70,000 inpatients and performing 67,000 surgical operations. The Medical Center is the largest non-governmental employer of Middle Tennessee citizens, with more than 28,000 staff, including nearly 3,000 physicians, advanced practice nurses and scientists appointed to the Vanderbilt University faculty. For more information and the latest news follow VUMC on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and in the VUMC Reporter.
