The Polk Ball 2024
September 14, 2024
The 2024 Polk Ball was held on September 14 and took place on the lawn at Historic Hamilton Place. Guests enjoyed a majestic evening, that included a formal dinner curated by Nashville’s Flavor Catering and entertainment by Birmingham’s Crystal Clear Band, known for their tight rhythms and great vocals. THANK YOU to everyone who made this year’s event such a phenomenal success!
Hamilton Place
Hamilton Place was built from 1829-1831 for Lucius Junius Polk, a distant cousin of President Polk’s. Lucius was one of four sons of Col. William Polk who established large plantations in the Ashwood community of Maury County. Today just Hamilton Place and Rattle & Snap remain, along with the family’s church, St. John’s Episcopal Church, that stood at the connection of the four properties. You can read more about Hamilton Place in the May/June 2024 Issue of Maury County Living.
The Mission
The Polk Ball supports the mission of the President James K. Polk Memorial Association, which operates, maintains and preserves the Polk Home, its grounds, properties and collection. The Polk Home’s staff strives to educate the public about the life, times and legacy of James and Sarah Polk.
The Ball
The Polk Ball, one of Middle Tennessee’s premier charity events, is a black tie gala benefiting the James K. Polk Association. Founded in 1986 by Columbia natives Mrs. William Fleming (Sheila), Mrs. Don Crichton (Eva James) and Ms. Barbara Jackson, the Ball now in its 38th year, is a principal source of funding for the President James K. Polk Home and Museum.
A biennial event, the Ball includes an evening of elegant dining and dancing on the grounds of a selected Maury County historic home, and is attended by Polk members and their guests.
The Auction
A featured highlight of each Polk Ball is the Ball Auction which ensures additional funds for the operation of the President James K. Polk Home and Museum. Donors of extraordinary trips, experiences, art, and other treasures, along with the Auction committee, are greatly valued and appreciated for their dedication and support.
The Committee
Co-Chairs Neelley King & Dolly McNabb
Committee Chairs
Sarah Goins, Deonne Pannell, Melanie Lucas, Katie Ledbetter, Kat Patton, Kristi Martin, Connie Hardin, Jessica Sweeney, Russ Parkes, Blair Hickman, Liz Molder, Mary Marshall Jewell, Holly Dobbs, Jill Elkins, Jennifer Franks, Beth Patton, Beth Sands, Kendall, Jones, Chris Sockwell
Sponsors
Manifest Destiny
Visionary
Community Partners
