The Heritage Foundation has announced the initial list of silent auction items for the 43rd annual Heritage Ball event on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park. The auction will open at 4 p.m. for registration, and guests can browse the one-of-a-kind items that will be on display at this year’s black tie affair.
“We are excited to announce an impressive collection of unique items and experiences available in this year’s Heritage Ball auction,” said Mary Pearce, executive director of the Heritage Foundation. “Special thanks to our supporters, sponsors and partners who have generously donated in order to continue the revitalization and historic preservation of downtown Franklin and Williamson County.”
Auction items include, but are not limited to:
- Trip to Cabo San Lucas: enjoy a six night stay in a four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath villa perched above the Pacific Ocean with unobstructed views. Large terraces overlook the sparkling infinity pool, hot tub and azure sea below, creating the perfect setting for the ultimate tropical vacation (valued at $8,400)
- Walton’s Antique and Estate Jewelry: gorgeous and one of a kind 4+ carat diamond and platinum 1930s broach that may also be worn as a pendent on a necklace (valued at $8,000)
- Jack Yacoubian Jewelers: beautiful 14kt yellow gold, wide octagonal and heavy engraved bangle bracelet-18MM (Valued at $5,000)
- Cindi Earl: stunning black diamond necklace with 1.2 carat diamond pendent (valued at $4,950)
- Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ: party for 75 guests, including food and drink (valued at $3,750)
- Trip to Fort Morgan, AL: enjoy a six night stay at a beautiful beach house in Martinique on the Gulf Resort in a five-bedroom, five bath home that sleeps 14 (valued at is $3,000)
- Trip to Armissan, France: seven night stay in a beautiful historic stone barn surrounded by French vineyards. This four-bedroom, three-bath VRBO home sleeps eight (valued at $1,800 – priceless)
- Broadway Experience in New York: accommodations in New York, Southwest Airlines airfare and a gift card to redeem at broadway.com (valued at $1,800)
- Dolly Parton autographed dulcimer (priceless)
- Grogan Jewelers by Lon: stunning 5 carat diamond white gold bracelet (valued at $12,500)
Supporters do not need to attend the ball to bid on auction items. Auction registration is open to everyone, be sure to register online at the Historic Franklin website.
The 43rd annual Heritage Ball will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park. The Heritage Ball is made possible by Barry and Jackie Alexander and Alexander Automotive, Grogan Jewelers by Lon, Andrews Transportation Group, Lipman, Animalia, Grand Avenue, Berry Farms, A Boyle Development, CCA, First Farmers and Merchants, First Tennessee, Southern Events, Franklin Synergy Bank, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Tennessee Equine Hospital, Vanderbilt Health and Stites & Harbison. For more information, please visit the Historic Franklin website or contact Lynne McAlister at 615-591-8500, ext. 120.
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