The Phoenix Ball - June 7th, 2025

Join Cumberland University as they host their 41st Annual Phoenix Ball on June 7th, 2025.

One of the premier charity events in Tennessee, the Phoenix Ball is a black tie gala benefiting Cumberland University, which was founded in 1842. Attended by hundreds of prominent middle Tennesseans, the Ball has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for scholarships for students attending Cumberland.

The first Phoenix Ball was held in 1984 and was created by Mrs. Mary Clement, who, at the time, served as First Lady of Cumberland University to President Bob Clement. Mary created the Phoenix Ball to serve as the University's signature event. She and a dedicated group of volunteers felt that it would be a way to raise the visibility of Cumberland in the greater Nashville area, raise funds for Cumberland's deserving students, and, lastly, provide a memorable evening of dancing, dining and entertainment for the attendees.

During the early years of the Ball, funds raised were used for various projects around campus, including the purchase of library books, carpeting for Memorial Hall, and other priority projects needed for the campus. In recent years, the funds have been allocated to support scholarships for deserving students.

2024 Patron's Party

Thank you to all of our guests, sponsors, and hosts for the 2024 Patron's Party.

The 2024 Patron's Party was held on July 20th, 2024 at the house of Kevin and Christine New in Lebanon, Tennessee.

For many years, the Patrons' Party was held the same week as the Phoenix Ball and was seen as an event leading up to the big event. Several years ago, the planning committee decided to separate the two events on the calendar to give the attendees more of a rest between events. This also made it possible for guests who may be traveling during the week of the Ball to still attend the Patrons' Party.

All net proceeds from the Patrons' Party and the Phoenix Ball support student scholarships. Many of the students at Cumberland simply would not be able to pursue their dream of obtaining a college degree without the assistance of these scholarship dollars.

Attendance at the Phoenix Ball is not a pre-requisite for attending the Patrons' Party.

Learn More About the 2024 Patron's Party

2024 Phoenix Ball

Thank you to all of our sponsors, patrons, guests, committee members, and volunteers who come together every year to make this incredible event possible. We appreciate everyone who joined us at our 40th Anniversary Phoenix Ball and wish you join us next year for a great cause.