On April 3, 2025, The New Beginnings Center hosted its signature fundraising event, Bourbon, Bubbles
and Bites, at the beautiful 14TENN venue in Nashville’s vibrant Nations neighborhood. With a room full
of community leaders, business professionals, and TNBC supporters, the evening was a spirited celebration of connection, community, and impact.

 

Upon arrival, guests were welcomed with a tasting of Weller Special Reserve before sampling an impressive lineup from Hard Truth Distilling Company (Nashville, IN), MB Roland Distillery (Pembroke, KY), Southern Collective Spirit Company (Nashville, TN), and Stable Reserve (Franklin, TN). Specialty bourbon cocktails, wine, and bubbly flowed at the bar, while gourmet small plates satisfied every palate. Attendees also enjoyed browsing and bidding on an array of exclusive silent auction items.

 

A centerpiece of the evening was the seated Weller flight tasting, guided by our returning Bourbon Steward, Robert Blakely, who shared his deep knowledge and passion for bourbon in an engaging and educational experience.

The excitement continued with a high-energy live auction, led by new auctioneer Tom Riles, whose humor and charisma lit up the room. Thanks to enthusiastic bidding and heartfelt support, the event raised
over $70,000— a record-breaking total that will directly support TNBC’s mission to empower women through fitness, nutrition, and mental wellness coaching.

We are incredibly grateful to our guests, sponsors, volunteers, and partners who made Bourbon, Bubbles and Bites a night to remember. Your support is helping women build strength, confidence, and
healthier futures.

Cheers to an unforgettable evening—and to the lives transformed because of it!

Special thanks to our event sponsors:
Brad Thomason, Deloitte, Pinnacle Financial Partners, HCA Healthcare | TriStar Health,
deGraauw Electric, and Image Quest.

And to our participating distilleries:
Hard Truth Distilling Company, MB Roland Distillery, Southern Collective Spirit Company and Stable Reserve Distillery.

 

With appreciation to:
Robert Blakely, Tom Riles, Emily Schneller, and Michael Hood.