Emily Magid has been named presenting sponsor and chair of the 45th annual Heritage Ball to take place at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park on Saturday, Sept. 15. This year’s black-tie affair will have a tie-dye theme in honor of Magid’s bright style and dedication to the Heritage Foundation.
“We are beyond thrilled that Emily has generously donated as presenting sponsor and agreed to be our chair for the Heritage Ball,” said Bari Beasley, CEO of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN. “Emily has a unique and fun vision for this event, and I look forward to that vision coming to life under the tent at the Eastern Flank.”
The Heritage Ball is the longest running black-tie affair in Williamson County, and the tradition of this event will continue with fun twists of color and design led by Magid and Jo Ellen McDowell who recently joined the Heritage Foundation as director of the Heritage Ball. Each year, approximately 700 guests gather to support and celebrate the work of the Heritage Foundation and to raise funds for future projects. In addition to a seated dinner and dancing, the 45th Heritage Ball will feature a silent auction and cocktail hour with a signature drink by Gray’s on Main.
Magid added, “I love this place. I love what it does. The work of the Heritage Foundation reaches out across the community, not just in efforts of preservation. The Foundation has set me on the path of community service, and I am excited and honored to sponsor and chair this Heritage Ball, which will be colorful, comfortable and fun.”
Magid is often referred to as the angel of the Franklin Theatre after making a monetary gift that allowed the Heritage Foundation to purchase the historic Franklin Theatre on Main Street. She also recently teamed up with Calvin and Marilyn Lehew to donate more than $900,000 to pay the balance on the note at the Old, Old Jail, which is now named the Lehew Magid Big House for Historic Preservation. Magid’s dedication to preservation extends past her many monetary gifts. For the past 20 years, she has volunteered every Tuesday at the Heritage Foundation and is deeply woven into the fabric of the organization and Franklin community. Emily serves on the board of the Heritage Foundation, the Franklin Theater, Habitat for Humanity, Walden’s Puddle, Friends of Williamson County Animal Center, Franklin Housing Authority and Harpeth Conservancy.
David Garrett, president of the Heritage Foundation added, “it seems that Emily’s generosity never ends. She’s not only donated numerous gifts to the Heritage Foundation, but her dedication to preservation efforts throughout our county is extraordinary. We are grateful for her passion, which is sure to extend to the Heritage Ball.”
The Heritage Ball will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15 beginning at 6 p.m. at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park near Carnton. For sponsor and ticket inquiries, contact Jo Ellen McDowell at [email protected]. For more information about the Heritage Foundation and additional programs and preservation projects, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
About the Heritage Foundation
Since 1967, the nonprofit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of Williamson County and promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. For more information on the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
