Harpeth Conservancy’s River Swing returns to River Circle Farm in Franklin on Saturday, September 20, from 6–11 p.m. This year’s event promises an unforgettable evening of music, food, and community, raising vital funds for clean water and healthy rivers across Tennessee.
Guests will enjoy a headlining performance by St. Paul and the Broken Bones,
alongside Julian Carmichael during cocktail hour and DJ MGR Mike at the late-
night after party. The evening also features a large silent auction with unique
offerings; a catered BBQ dinner by Martin’s BBQ; and the signature cocktail—the
Harpeth Mule—a refreshing blend of ginger, lemon, warming spices, and orange
blossom, provided by Lipman Brothers, alongside a variety of alcoholic and non-
alcoholic options.
The River Swing season began in style with a Patron Party hosted by AllianceBernstein, offering sweeping views of the Nashville skyline and the iconic ‘Batman Building’ in downtown Nashville along the Cumberland River. Guests mingled over exquisite charcuterie, macarons, and the signature River Swing cocktail, while photos were captured against the stunning backdrop.
Karl Sprules, Chief Operating Officer of AllianceBernstein, welcomed more than
120 attendees alongside Harpeth Conservancy CEO Grace Stranch, President
Dorie Bolze, and Emcee Tom Landstreet, sharing why protecting Tennessee’s
waterways is a mission deeply aligned with the company’s values. Guests included
Board Chair Courtney Laginess, Harpeth Conservancy Board and Advisory Council
members, River Swing Committee members, Harpeth Protection Society
Members, and River Swing sponsors.
“We are honored to help celebrate the longstanding legacy of the Harpeth
Conservancy,” said Sprules. “Personally, I’ve always believed in the importance of
being around water. Professionally, so many great cities, including Nashville and
the Middle Tennessee region, are built along waterways. We applaud the Harpeth
Conservancy for their mission to provide clean water and healthy ecosystems
across our community.”
Now in its 22nd year, River Swing has become more than a celebration; it’s a
tradition that brings folks together to protect the rivers and waterways that
sustain Tennessee.
Harpeth Conservancy CEO Grace Stranch delivered a message on the importance of clean water and gave updates on the organization’s success this year. ” At River Swing, we’re reminded that joy and purpose can flow together. Good music and great company bring us here, but what unites us is something greater: the work of protecting and restoring the river that sustains us all,” she said. “Every ticket purchased, every sponsor partnership, and every contribution helps us continue to work for clean, healthy rivers that nourish our state.”
Everyone present participated in “cheers” to the Harpeth Conservancy signature toast: “We
are the river. United we are the solution.” This year’s River Swing is made possible through the generous support of its Presenting Sponsors.
Find tickets to the event on their website at www.riverswing.org.
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