Events

The Sumner Foundation hosts three major fundraising events each year, The Starlight Gala & Stellar Tribute in the spring, Charity Golf Classic and the Rockin’ the Barn event in the fall. Many members of the community volunteer their time, talents and resources to make these signature events a huge success each year. Committees include people from all backgrounds and professions. If you are interested in volunteering or serving on a committee, call the Sumner Foundation.

Starlight Gala & Stellar Tribute
The Starlight Gala and Stellar Tribute has been one of the major fund-raising events of the Sumner Foundation for over a decade. The Stellar Tribute recognizes those who give freely of their time, talents and financial resources to make the Sumner Regional Health Systems service region (11 counties in upper-middle Tennessee) a better place to live. For the past several years, more than $1,738,000 in Gala proceeds have benefited Sumner Hospice. The event is held annually in April, for information about tickets or sponsorships for the next Starlight Gala please contact the Sumner Foundation.

Stellar Tribute Honorees
>> Charles and Grace Tomkins (2008)
>> Judge Jane Wheatcraft (2007)
>> Hal Reed Ramer, Ph. D. (2006)
>> Dr. Halden W. Hooper (2005)
>> Bill Hudgins and Wilda Dodson (2004)
>> Walter T. Durham (2003)
>> John R. Phillips (2002)

Rockin' the Barn  
Anyone who likes honky-tonking and helping others should mark their calendars for the Sumner Foundation hosted Rockin’ the Barn, a themed event serving as a fundraiser for Sumner Hospice. Rockin’ the Barn serves as a low key fundraising alternative to the Foundation’s annual Starlight Gala, held each spring. Net proceeds from this event go toward Sumner Hospice to provide care to terminally ill patients within our service area. So, dust off your jeans and plan on boot-scootin’ the night away! Chaps, spurs and ten gallon hats are optional.  >> Read more about the inaugural Rockin’ the Barn event

Charity Golf Classic
The Charity Golf Classic is a first-class golf tournament that has been a sold-out event every year. The Golf Classic has benefited Sumner Hospice for the past several years, raising more than $390,000 since 2002. These funds have helped provide additional nurses and equipment for the hospice program. The format is a four-man scramble with awards in four flights for first, second and third place. The Sumner Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic is known for great courses, exciting prizes, wonderful food and tremendous charitable impact. For sponsorship opportunities or team entry, please contact the Sumner Foundation. >> Read more about the 2007 Charity Golf Classic

2007 ARAMARK® Charity Golf Classic   
2006 ARAMARK® Charity Golf Classic
2005 ARAMARK® Charity Golf Classic
2004 ARAMARK® Charity Golf Classic
2003 HBC Automotive Charity Golf Classic
2002 Custom Packaging, Inc. Charity Golf Classic