RIVER SWING 2026
Save the Date for River Swing!
September 19, 2026
featuring The Jack Wharff Band
River Swing, where conservation meets celebration.
About
River Swing is Harpeth Conservancy’s premier annual fundraiser, bringing together music, dinner, auctions, and community to support clean water and healthy rivers across Tennessee. Held each September at River Circle Farm in Franklin, TN, the event has raised more than $2 million for conservation efforts since its founding in 2003.
Proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales, auctions, and donations directly support Harpeth Conservancy’s science-based work to protect rivers, improve water quality, and advocate for healthy watersheds statewide.
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the 23rd annual River Swing and help protect Tennessee’s rivers for generations to come.
The Jack Wharff Band
The Jack Wharff Band hailing from Richmond, Virginia, plays a strikingly unique blend of bluegrass, country and rock.
AN AWARD WINNING PARTY!
You voted and the results named River Swing the Most FUN Party and Best Outdoor Event in 2025! River Swing also brought in the Best Party Band— St Paul and the Broken Bones!
We also took second place in the Best Event of 2025, Best Co-Chair (Christian Currey)! We couldn’t be more grateful for all of the love! THANK YOU!
OUR 2026 SPONSORS AND FRIENDS
River Swing Co-chairs: Christian Currey, Elena Graves and Betsy Taylor
2026 River Swing Committee
Anna Barnes
Jennifer Beugelmans
Olivia Burd
Owen Canavan
Jeremy Cox
Wray Estes
Janey Haley
Emma Kate Hall
Seaver Harp
Heidi Hartman
Brittainy Jones
Therese Komar
Courtney Laginess
Debbie Layman
Willard Logan
Kathy Moon
Coco Pannell Smith
Scott Pearson
Aubree Schill
Emily Schiller
Christine Setzer
Jamie Smith
Tori Staggs
Jennifer Stewart-Wright
Debra Summers
Joanna Wiley
Dania Winfree
Laura Zachariah
2026 Young Professionals River Swing Committee
Josie Ball
Christopher Briggs
Eddie Caldwell
Nikki Diamantis
Martha Hampton
Madi Harvey
Meghan Holtz
Steele McDonald
Caroline Shaub
Samatha Troup
Anna Leigh Turner
Clay and Elizabeth Whitson
Helen Wiley-Davis
Will and Margret Wright
Presenting Sponsors
Louise B. Wallace Foundation
River Champion Sponsors
River Defender Sponsors
River Hero Sponsors
DOBSON PROPERTY TAX CONSULTING
Cocktail Hour, Late-Night & Other Sponsors
Patron Party Sponsors
Beverage Sponsors
Event Champions
Corporate Friends
Media & Photography Partners
2026 Silent Auction Donors
- $ugar, Baby! Body
- 55 South
- The Adventure Park at Nashville
- Adventure Science Center
- Adventureworks
- Alcatraz East Crime Museum
- Bob Alexander
- Paul Allen
- American Jewelry
- Anakeesta
- Andeval Wine
- Anonymous
- Answer Restaurant
- Arrington Vineyards
- H. Audrey
- BarkBox
- Mercedes Baker
- Renee Bates
- Bates Nursery
- Alston Beckman
- Bedford Avenue Dentistry
- Jennifer Beugelmans
- Marsha Blackburn
- Blaze Pizza
- Bluegrass Hospitality Group
- Boutique MMM
- Bradford Portraits
- Brentwood Jewelry
- Brixx
- Brown-Forman
- Brushfire Pottery
- Buckhorn Hollow
- Buff City Soaps
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Olivia Burd
- Camp Photography/ Camp Outside Photos
- Canyon Coolers
- Jennifer Carell
- Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
- Chattanooga Zoo
- Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
- Chicago Cubs
- Chick-fil-A
- Christian Currey
- Churchill Downs
- CLEANR
- Nathan Collie
- Company Distilling
- Comparative Natural Design
- The Compost Company
- The Copper Fox Gallery
- Corky’s BBQ
- Lee Ann and Jeremy Cox
- The Crag
- Creekside Trading
- Heather Creel
- Culligan of Nashville
- Cumberland Kayak & Adventure Company
- Dear Dolly Custom Cookies
- Mike Delvisco
- The Den
- Dion’s Salon
- Tom Douglas
- Dover Saddlery
- Kelly Easter
- Edison Vacuums
- Edley’s Bar-B-Que
- Escape to Center Hill Vacation Homes
- Wray Estes
- E + Rose Wellness
- Etch Franklin
- Fahrenheit Yoga
- Fairfax Farms
- Fairytales Children’s Bookstore
- Firestone Brentwood
- Five Guys
- Five Points Pizza
- Flatrock Racing
- Fleet Feet
- Flora + Fauna
- Foggy Bottom Canoe Rentals
- FourLeaf Productions
- Franklin Polo Academy
- Franklin Rodeo
- The Franklin Theatre
- Kelly & David Frazier
- The Fresh Market
- Gardens of Babylon
- Geny’s Flowers
- Georgia Aquarium
- Ashley Gillum
- Anne Goetze
- Goldfish Swim School
- Michael Gomez
- Gorjana
- Grandin Hood Publishers
- Great Room Escape Experiences
- Green Hills Corkdorks
- GourmetGiftBaskets.com
- John Guider
- Gunner Kennels
- Rain Hannah/ Schoolhouse
- Harpeth Architects
- Harpeth Hotel
- Hatch Show Print
- Hearts of the Harpeth
- Jeni Housley
- Hester & Cook
- Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
- iggy’s
- The Island of Pigeon Forge
- Jack Daniel’s Distillery
- Jeni Designs
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
- Jimmy John’s
- The Joseph Hotel
- Judge Bean’s BBQ
- Junking Journey
- Kendra Scott
- Kentucky Horse Park
- Kilwin’s — Franklin
- Jack Leigh
- Xan Leigh
- Lemon Laine
- Let It Shine Gymnastics
- Lightning 100
- Lindell Jewelers
- Lola
- Longhorn Steakhouse
- Lucky Ladd Farms
- M.L. Rose
- Maisy Lu Boutique
- Mandy Johnson Photography
- Maple Street Biscuit Company
- MARS Petcare
- Martin’s BBQ Joint
- Katie Maxwell
- Rachael McCampbell
- McConnell Hospitality Group
- Jim & Megan McDugald
- Russell Melvin
- Mimi’s Cafe
- Moe’s Southwest Grill
- Mold Pups
- Moon Wine & Spirits
- Lisa Moore Fine Art
- Mooyah
- Moss & Embers
- Mossy Relics
- Mountain High Outfitters
- Mr. Bond’s Science Guys
- Myers Flooring
- Nashville Ballet
- Nashville Gun Club
- Nashville Pilates Company
- Nashville Predators
- Nashville Predators Foundation
- NASCAR Speedpark– Smoky Mountains
- Nashville Symphony
- Nashville Zoo
- National Corvette Museum
- Vince Neil/ Motley Crüe
- Noire The Nail Bar
- Oak Ridge Boys
- Ober Gatlinburg
- O.H. Ingram
- Olivia Olive Oil
- Onyx & Alabaster
- Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina
- Par Golf TN
- The Pasta Shoppe
- Patagonia– Nashville
- Patina Home and Garden
- Perfect North Slopes
- Paul Pierce
- Joseph “Pepe” Presley
- Project Chocolat
- Public House
- Puffy Muffin
- Rainier’s Retreat
- Raising Canes
- Range USA
- Regions Bank
- REI – Brentwood
- Louise & George Renaudin
- River Queen Voyages
- Maja Roy
- Ryman Auditorium
- Saffire
- Salon Atash
- Scissors & Scotch-Brentwood
- Scouts Barbershop
- Sieveking Plastic Surgery
- Silverbelly Whiskey
- SlooMoo Institute, Atlanta
- Smathers & Branson
- Soberdough
- Southeastern Salvage
- The Southern
- Southern Events Party Rental Company
- The Spa at Leiper’s Fork
- Eve Steigerwalt
- Michael Summers
- Sun & Ski
- Mike Tackeff
- Taziki’s
- TC Craft Tequila
- Tea Huntress
- Tennessee Aquarium
- Tennessee Equine Hospital
- Tennessee Residence
- Thunder Moon Collective
- Tito’s
- Total Wine & More
- The Track & Fat Daddy’s
- Tractor Supply Company
- Samantha Trotter
- TopGolf
- Total Wine & More
- TriGreen Equipment
- Turkish-T
- Twine Graphics
- Tyler Hubbard
- Urban Botanics Design
- US Ghost Adventures
- Vavia
- Vignette
- Candace Wade
- DeeDee Wade
- Walton’s Antique and Estate Jewelry
- Lindsay Wardlaw & Johnny Roberts
- Wealth Strategies Partners
- Well Body Pilates
- Westhaven Golf Club
- Whiskey House Nashville
- Jay Wierks
- Wildland Trekking
- Wilker’s Custom Horse Products
- Wine Forté
- Wimpy Photography
- WonderWorks
- Woo Skincare and Cosmetics
- Yeti
Become a part of one of Middle Tennessee’s premier events. River Swing sponsorships provide meaningful visibility while directly supporting Harpeth Conservancy’s work to protect clean water and healthy rivers across Tennessee. We also welcome donations of unique experiences, artwork, travel, dining, services, and other items for our live and silent auctions.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to donate an auction item, please contact Tina Shaw-Cox at tinashaw-cox@harpethriver.org.
Volunteer at River Swing 2026
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at River Swing 2026! Volunteers are an essential part of making this event a success, and we truly appreciate your willingness to share your time and talents in support of clean water and healthy rivers across Tennessee.
If you’re interested in learning more about volunteering at River Swing, please email Josh Knickerbocker at joshknickerbocker@harpethriver.org
To sign up to volunteer: CLICK HERE
Frequently Asked Questions
Tickets & Registration
Your general admission ticket includes live music, dinner, drinks, access to the silent auction, and an unforgettable evening in support of clean water and healthy rivers across Tennessee.
VIP tickets include an exclusive premium seat, dedicated table-side drink service, a private bar, and access to the VIP Lounge. VIP guests will enjoy a private viewing area for an intimate acoustic performance by Jack Wharff, along with full access to cocktails, dancing, and the silent auction throughout the evening. You’ll also receive early access to the silent auction, allowing you to preview and purchase items before it opens to all guests, for an even more exclusive experience.
If tickets remain available, yes. However, River Swing has sold out in previous years, so advance purchase is strongly recommended.
Yes. However, you must contact us before the event so we can update the guest information.
A portion of your ticket may be tax deductible. You’ll receive a receipt with the deductible amount after your purchase.
Event Experience
Expect an evening of live music, incredible food, cocktails, auctions, and celebration, all in support of protecting Tennessee’s rivers.
Yes.
- Reserved tables for sponsors and table hosts allow groups to sit together.
- General admission or VIP tickets purchased individually include shared seating and gathering spaces throughout the venue.
Yes. Vegetarian options will be available. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know in advance.
No. River Swing is primarily designed for adults and is recommended for guests 21+.
Dress Code
Think elevated Southern style with a touch of Nashville.
Examples:
- Sundresses
- Linen
- Boots or stylish sneakers
- Sport coats (ties optional)
- Hats encouraged
- Comfortable shoes for walking on grass
“Dress to impress—but comfortably enough to dance.”
Logistics
Complimentary parking and golf cart information will be emailed before the event.
There is no rain date for this event, and tickets are nonrefundable. If the event must be canceled, the latest updates will be posted at https://riverswing.org and on our social media channels.
Yes. If you require accessibility accommodations, please contact us before the event so we can help make your visit comfortable.
If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please contact Kelsey O’Hara, Development and Events Manager, at Kelseyohara@harpethriver.org.
As much as we love them, pets are not permitted (service animals are always welcome).
Auction
Guests will need to register on the auction website. There, they can browse and bid on incredible experiences, artwork, travel packages, and more using their phones throughout the evening.
Supporting the Mission
Every ticket helps Harpeth Conservancy protect clean water, restore rivers, advocate for responsible water policy, and engage communities across Tennessee.
Absolutely! Donations of any amount directly support our work protecting Tennessee’s rivers.
To see info about last year's event, click below:
Photo Booth
Click above to check out the photos our guests made by
THE SHUTTERBUS VINTAGE VW PHOTO BOOTH.
