The Nashville Bourbon Auction was a successful and exciting event that brought the community together. It featured a night of bidding and a performance by JellyRoll, the 2023 CMA New Artist of the Year and recent Grammy nominee. The auction raised an impressive sum of nearly $350,000 from various packages including sports, hospitality, allocated spirits, and fine dining. The event benefited Impact Youth Outreach, an organization that is devoted to youth development, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. The organizers aimed to raise resources for both institutions, and the funds collected will further enable Impact Youth Outreach to deliver comprehensive educational programs and recreational resources for local youth, as well as support the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Reflecting on the community’s overwhelming support, Robert C. Sherrill, the founder of Impact Youth Outreach expressed, “Seeing this level of encouragement and generosity fuels our mission and work to provide a brighter tomorrow for at-risk youth. The funds raised from this event will not only enable us to take our existing programs a notch higher but also pave the way for future projects. Our youth will continue to thrive on the resilience and skills we’re proud to foster, growing into empowered, responsible members of the community.”
The annual event, started by Daniel Weisman of AllianceBernstein, showcased the 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection at a private tasting. The event also included an auction hosted by business leaders Max Goldberg and Mark Lombardi, a magic show, and a live performance by Jelly Roll. The guest list included notable attendees such as David and Christina Arquette, Shane West, as well as many prominent Nashville business, thought, and philanthropic leaders.
Weisman added, “Bringing philanthropy, music, and bourbon together creates an alchemy that is impossible to replicate and our record breaking fundraising this year provided it. Since 2021, Nashville Bourbon Auction has raised over $600,000 for local nonprofits.”
Impact Youth Outreach has successfully raised funds for a new capital campaign for the Impact Academy and Resource Center. Scheduled to open its doors in 2028, the resource center will be a valuable addition to the organization’s efforts to support and empower the young minds of Tennessee. With this new facility, Impact can further its commitment to providing a nurturing and empowering environment for the youth of the state.
