Brenda Batey

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BRENDA BATEYMain Street NashvilleThe Pat Patrick Tribute was held at Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) to benefit the school’s Pat Patrick Music Fund, which was established in 2016 by Patrick’s classmates and friends to honor his memory and love for jazz music. Tom Bailey and Gene Shanks were instrumental in establishing this fund to enrich MBA’s music program. Guest musical artists included members of The Establishment.

Sep 17, 2024 | thenewstn.com | Brenda Batey

The 2024 DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) General James Robertson Chapter Kick-Off Luncheon was held at Hillwood Country Club, where chairs and officers gave reports on plans for the upcoming year. One focus of the group is trying to make life a little easier for those currently enlisted in the U. S. armed services and veterans. They do this, in part, by sending cookies and cards to service people and collecting baby shower gifts for those expecting babies.

Sep 17, 2024 | thenewstn.com | Brenda Batey

The Symphony Ball Prelude Party was held at the home of Haden and Brian Cook, where guests enjoyed mingling and hearing news about the Symphony Ball. The ball chairs are Jason Bradshaw and Bob Deal, the first male chairs in the ball’s history. It won’t too taxing for these men, as they have run a flourishing interior design studio for many years and they know what such white tie events require to be successful. Bradshaw and Deal also co-chaired the Ballet Ball this year with Evelyn Cate Gallertti.

Jun 20, 2024 | thenewstn.com | Brenda Batey

The Swan Ball Patron Party was held at the home of Kathryn and David Brown, where Swan Ball Chairs Sally Nesbitt and Carolyn Taylor, along with the patron party hosts, thanked patrons for their support of the ball with cocktails, followed by a seated dinner party.

Jun 9, 2024 | thenewstn.com | Brenda Batey

The Swan Ball 2024 Auction Party was held at Belle Meade Country Club, where hundreds of people gathered for the fundraiser to benefit Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. The Swan Ball chairs were Sally Nesbitt and Carolyn Taylor, and the auction chairs were Allison DeMarcus, Allison Schaufele and Mary Jo Shankle. The auction party chairs were Paula and Robert Kinard and Phyllis and David Vandewater, and Dance Committee chairs were Catherine Bradbury and Abby Granbery.