Join us for A Night of Southern Elegance
An Evening With the Stars of our Mission:
Our Donors
Your support sets the stage for clients to succeed.
Because of caring donors like you, last year A Night of Southern Elegance hit an all-time fundraising record. Your gifts made it possible to begin critical expansions and facility repairs to protect and support the most vulnerable among us.
Let’s shoot for the stars again on Saturday, November 11th (NEW DATE) at The Venue in Somerville to celebrate and support the mission with an elegant dinner, silent and live auction, and dancing.
Stand by for lights, camera, action, and details to come!
SAVE THE NEW DATE!
Saturday, November 11, 2023
The Venue
16280 Hwy 64, Somerville, TN
ABOUT
ABOUT A NIGHT OF SOUTHERN ELEGANCE
A Night of Southern Elegance, the foremost gala in Fayette County and one of the most prominent in the Mid‑South, is an elegant evening of fine wine and dining, an extraordinary auction, and lively dancing directly supporting Fayette Cares.
Fayette Cares fights domestic violence, homelessness and financial crisis in the Mid‑South through many programs including emergency food and shelter, collaborations with law enforcement and allied partners, life skills classes, financial assistance, and more.
Typically a sold‑out event of nearly 500 guests from Fayette, Shelby and surrounding counties attend, with hundreds more supporting the event through auction donations and volunteerism.
ABOUT
THE EVENT PROGRAM
| 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Cocktails, silent auction, music, and dinner |
| 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. | Event program, raffle drawing, live auction and fund-a-need |
| 9:00 - Midnight | Dance the night away with live music |
ABOUT
WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
The event features hors d’oeuvres, drinks, silent and live auctions, dinner, live music and dancing.
Tickets are $250 per couple, $1,000 for a table of eight or $1,500 for a premium table. Premium tables include premiere seating, premium dinner wines, champagne toast, host gift and more.
ABOUT
A Night of Southern Elegance is known for premier items and unique experiences in both live and silent auctions.
By donating an auction item, you can showcase your company, your services or products.
Or, as an individual, you can share a product you love to generate funds for a great cause.
Making a tax-deductible in-kind donation is a simple way to make a big impact.
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Caring Soared at 2021
A Night of Southern Elegance - Destination Fayette Cares
Bids were flying high as guests generously raised money in the charity auction!
A grand and stylish tent was erected at the Fayette County airport to welcome nearly 450 guests. Partygoers dined next to elegantly displayed airplanes, perused auction items exhibited in a hangar, enjoyed an exciting live auction, and danced on the taxiway.
We thank all the individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the Midsouth who lent their support and helped raise critical funding for the Fayette Cares mission.
Fasten your seatbelts and put your tray tables in the upright position because Fayette Cares has been cleared for takeoff to A Night of Southern Elegance – Destination Fayette Cares. We invite you to prepare for an adventure as this elegant dinner and auction gala takes flight at the Fayette County Airport in Somerville, TN on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
You will have the unique experience of attending a chic soiree in a stunning airport facility where you’ll enjoy fine wine and dining, an extraordinary auction, and dancing in hangars and on the taxiway.
Reserve Your Tickets
Auction Item Pick-up
Pickup hours are Tuesday 11/10 – Friday 11/3 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
at 7058 Highway 64, Oakland, TN
Physical auction items must be picked up in person.
Pickup hours are Tuesday 11/10 – Friday 11/3 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
at 7058 Highway 64, Oakland, TN
WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT
Learn how you change lives by contributing to Fayette Cares
143% Increase
Requests for emergency food
increased by 143% compared to
the previous year.
For many, this
would be their first time
in this situation.
50% Increase
Requests for domestic violence intervention has increased by 50% from the prior year. The pandemic has made it easier for abusers to trap victims.
300,000 lbs
Through August 2021, 300,000 pounds of fresh produce and nutritious food have been distributed throughout the community.
One Lucky Raffle Winner Wins a Personalized Fire Pit, $100 Visa Gift Card & Fire Pit Fun Package
ONLY 250 TICKETS AVAILABLE
$50 EACH OR 3 TICKETS FOR $100
PRIZES VALUED UP TO $5,000
BECOME A SPONSOR
Change Lives and
Transform Communities
Corporate donors receive the opportunity to increase their exposure and position their brand as a community champion.
Events have generated coverage and publicity in media outlets such as the Commercial Appeal, Memphis Business Journal, RSVP Magazine, WMC-TV Channel 5, 104.5 WRVR The River, and more.
Sponsors connect with community leaders, elected officials and professionals. Our guests come from communities all across Tennessee, and our programs are supported by local and national corporations, private and community foundations, federal and state grants, and other philanthropic organizations.
THANK YOU TO OUR
Sponsors and Partners
We appreciate the help and support provided by these incredible companies, groups and organizations. Please show your support of the Fayette Cares mission by frequenting and procuring from these companies.
Dr. Cheryl Browne
THANK YOU TO
2021 Sponsors and Partners
We appreciate the help and support provided by these incredible companies, groups and organizations. Please show your support of the Fayette Cares mission by frequenting and procuring from these companies.
Dr. Cheryl Browne
Special Event Sponsors
THANK YOU TO
2020 Sponsors and Partners
We appreciate the help and support provided by these incredible companies, groups and organizations. Please show your support of the Fayette Cares mission by frequenting and procuring from these companies.
Dr. Cheryl Browne & Leadership Fayette Board
Gary & Judy Edge
