The Auction ’24 helps JoJo, vet
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John J. Goddard from the University of Tennessee was Live Auction emcee during bidding for seven live auction opportunities — including area vacation destinations, entertainment opportunities and a set of tires from Matlock Tire Service & Auto Repair — at Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce’s 37th Annual The Auction Charity Gala and Dinner Affair in The Venue in Lenoir City Thursday evening, Oct. 3. - Photos by Alan Sloan
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Aaron Spencer, an attorney with the firm Woolf McClane Bright Allen & Carpenter in downtown Knoxville who also is an FWKCC Board of Directors rep, and Julie Blaylock, FWKCC president/CEO. - Photos by Alan Sloan
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Chris Martin, a First Utility District employee, looks at silent auction items. - Photos by Alan Sloan
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Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs was the target of some good--natured fun during the proceedings, and reacts accordingly. - Photos by Alan Sloan
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Lori Burt, representing Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, with Hooligan, a SMSD trainee. - Photos by Alan Sloan
Smoky Mountain Service Dogs was 2024 Selected Charity during Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce 37th Annual The Auction Charity Gala and Dinner Affair — with presenting sponsor First US Bank — which was held in The Venue in Lenoir City Thursday evening, Oct. 3.
Among the highlights was a Silent Auction to get the evening started, which was mixed in with networking and cocktails in The Venue’s L-shaped lobby and held from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
After participants enjoyed dinner to begin things in the ballroom, which was catered by Classy Caterer, it was Rick Terry, owner of Rick Terry Jewelry Designs in Farragut and event’s Bling Sponsor, and emcee Julie Blaylock, FWKCC president/CEO, who announced the grand winner of “Bling Sponsor Fun.”
One hundred attendees each purchased a $20 box of sterling silver Cubic Zirconia earrings — except one of the 100 tiny boxes actually contained the “Real 2.0 total carat diamond and white gold earrings.”
Upon opening their boxes, the gold earrings recipient was Haley Moody, a team development and engagement officer with First US Bank who had spoken on behalf of the event’s presenting sponsor just a few moments earlier.
Auctioneer John J. Goddard (pictured right) conducted the live auction, which featured seven attractions or items. The bid money specifically benefitted service dog trainee JoJo and the veteran with whom he’ll be paired. Lori Burt and trainee Hooligan (pictured below far right) represented SMSD at the event.
