LYNCHBURG, Tenn. — They gather once a year at one of the most picturesque spots in Lynchburg to celebrate with a little local product and raise crucial funds that help nonprofits in Moore, Coffee, and Warren counties continue to offer services to those who need them most. The United Way of Highway 55 recently announced that this year’s United in Spirit fundraiser on Barbecue Hill on The Jack Daniel’s Distillery campus will take place on Saturday, May 17 from 5-9 p.m.

The evening will feature a gourmet dinner by Strawberry Moon Catering Company, live music by Arianna & The Bourbon Britches, a silent auction, and a special program highlighting United Way’s impact on local communities. Each ticket includes three drinks, dinner, and a commemorative wooden event coaster.

Proceeds will benefit local nonprofits and programs that support communities across South Central Tennessee. All guests will check in at the Tennessee Whiskey Trailhead locates at 133 Lynchburg Highway in Lynchburg with buses departing from the parking lot at 4:45 p.m. to transport attendees to BBQ Hill for the main event.

“This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, volunteers, and community members,” says Ashley Abraham, executive director. “Our goal is to raise more to give more to our local community, and every contribution helps create lasting change in the areas of education, financial stability, and health. Thank you for making this possible.”

Join United Way in empowering and uplifting our communities. To learn more about United in Spirits and to purchase tickets, please visit their website.

Sponsors for the event include Jack Daniel’s, DOT Foods, Great Lakes Cheese, Tullahoma Utilities Authority, Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital, Coffee County Bank, Fit Beyond Therapy, US Bank, Ascend Federal Credit Union, At Rivers Edge, Ben Lomand Connect, Bridgestone, Definite Wellness, Edward Jones-Aaron Carmack, First Community Bank of Tennessee, Oak & Iris, Rogers Group, Roni Jarrell, The Good News, Traders Bank, US Display Group. As well as event partners The Feathered Nest Event Company, Peterson Media Group (93.9 The Duck, The Rooster 101.5, Whiskey Country Radio 105.1, and Thunder Radio 107.9), Ivy & Grace, My Big Letters, Tiffany LaCook Photography, Experience TN, and McMurrs. •

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