LAYLA TUCKER TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM COMMEMORATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 AT CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 11
Johnny & the Devil’s Box to perform halftime show at the signature polo match at Riverview Farm
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Chukkers for Charity announces Layla Tucker and Johnny & the Devil’s Box will provide entertainment for the 25th annual polo match held on Saturday, Sept. 11 in Franklin, Tenn. benefiting Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!
“We are honored to have the very talented Layla Tucker singing the national anthem this year,” said Debbie Chadwick, president of Rochelle Center. “It will be a performance to remember as we honor those from 9/11 and celebrate the great support from our community to better the programs at Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!”
In the past Chukkers for Charity featured one large hospitality tent for sponsors and patrons. This year the event is offering individual tents to host 10 guests for sponsors and patrons, lining the edge of the polo field so all guests experience a front row seat.
Executive Director of Saddle Up! Audrey Kidd added, “This year’s event will bring a breath of fresh air to the history of Chukkers for Charity. From the incredible halftime show featuring Johnny & the Devil’s Box with dancers on the field, Co-chair, Matt Paco leading a moment of silence remembering 9/11 and several surprises throughout the venue, it’s sure to be an unforgettable experience.”
New sponsors for the event include Canyon Ranch as Patrons Sponsor, West Glow Farm as Field Sponsor, Lo Key Ranch as Team Sponsor, Phyllis & Steve Fridrich, Engel & Volkers Nashville, Regions Bank, Turnip Truck and Deloitte as Chukkers Sponsors, and Franklin Polo Academy as Technical Sponsor. Other sponsors include Crescent Real Estate, Lipman Bros. ~ R.S. Lipman Company, Ironhorse Farms, Barrett Meadows Farm, Andrews Transportation Group, LBMC, The Sieveking Family, Williamson Medical Center, Tennessee Equine Hospital, Jackie and Barry Alexander, Associated Terminals / Turn Services, BrentwoodCapital Advisors, D’Andrews Bakery & Café, Ingram Entertainment Inc., Lithographics, Nashville Geek, Ortale Kelley, Outdoor Classic Structures, Publix Super Markets Charities and Waller.
Tickets are available online. Please visit www.chukkersforcharity.net for more information. ###
ABOUT ROCHELLE CENTER
In 1968, long time area educator W.R. Rochelle, began the foundation for the agency to offer supports for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. These supports would enhance skills necessary for these individuals to become as independent as possible in our community. Today’s Rochelle Center continues that mission with community integration, employment, in addition to residential services. For more information, call 601.254.0673 or visit www.rochellecenter.org.
ABOUT SADDLE UP!
At Saddle Up!, our programs make a profound, lifelong impact on the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and mental abilities of our participants. For 30 years, Saddle Up! has used the power of the horse to transform the lives of children and youth with over 50 different documented disabilities. At our 34-acre farm in Franklin, Tenn., riders ages 2–25 are transformed by participating in our six year-round programs. To learn more, visit www.saddleupnashville.org.
