A Celebration of Women by The Women's Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

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of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

©2012 The Wo men ’ s F un d of The Com mun i T y FoundaT ion oF middle Tennessee3833 Cleghorn Avenue #400 • Nashvi l le , Tennessee 37215-2519 • 615-321-4939

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O u r M i s s i O nThe Women’s Fund, an endowment fund within The Community

Foundation of Middle Tennessee, is dedicated to increasing support in Middle Tennessee for programs serving women and girls.

T h e F u n d M a k e s g r a n T s T O p r O g r a M s a d d r e s s i n g :

Achievement of economic self-sufficiency for women

Prevention of violence against women and girls

Promotion of health, well-being and talent of women and girls

O u r V i s i O nTo become Middle Tennessee’s only $10 million endowment and leading

resource for identifying and supporting the needs of women and girls

T h e C o m m u n i T y F o u n d a T i o n o F m i d d l e T e n n e s s e e

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The Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee honors Jane eskind and ruth ann harnisch for their million dollar gifts in support of women and girls in Middle

Tennessee. Thanks to their extraordinary generosity, the Fund will be able to more than double its grantmaking capacity in the coming years. Our vision is to become a $10 million fund and transform the lives of women and girls. Thank you, Jane and Ruth Ann, for starting us on the path to realizing our vision for the future.

You are truly women for women, for generations.

Jane Eskind Ruth Ann Harnisch


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Susan Tyler and Elizabeth Broyhill

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Though Ashley Judd is well-known for her acclaimed performances in both box office hits and independent

films, such as Double Jeopardy, Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, and De-Lovely, she has made an

indelible mark on key women’s issues and humanitarian causes. The dedicated activist has traveled the world in

support of programs that focus on poverty alleviation, public health, human rights, and social justice.

Ashley actively supports a number of charitable organizations, ranging from Women for Women International

to Tennessee Refugee and Immigration Reform Committee, and many more.

Her advocacy has allowed her to serve as a panelist and moderator at conferences such as the Clinton Global

Initiative. She has spoken at the General Assembly of the United Nations about the modern slave trade and

testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the urgent need to prevent the spread of HIV to

girls and women.

Ashley’s best-selling memoir “All That Is Bitter and Sweet” was released in April 2011, and she is a recent

graduate of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.

Ashley and her husband, Dario Franchitti, make their home at their farm in Middle Tennessee and in Dario’s

native Scotland.


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Left to Right: Nancy Zoretic, Rita Mitchell, Estie Harris, Coco Kyripolous, Beth MoorePHOTO BY ASHLEY HYLBERT

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Left to Right: Kaye Elam, Gail Williams, Sondra Cruickshanks, Elizabeth Akers, Ellen Lehman, Mary GambillPHOTO BY ASHLEY HYLBERT



Left to Right: Cristina Allen, Donna Dalton, Allison DeMarcus, Laura Smith Tidwell,Lucy Haynes, Brenda Corbin, Katherine DeLay, Elizabeth PapelPHOTO BY ASHLEY HYLBERT




Left to Right: Tami Johnston, Collins Hooper, Emily Tidwell, Mimi Vaughn, Holly Coltea, Deb McDermott, Anne Davis PHOTO BY ASHLEY HYLBERT

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Left to Right: Irwin Fisher, Sherry Howell, Elizabeth Broyhill

Left to Right: Julie Boehm, Sallie Bailey, Kate Ezell


Left to Right: Grace Awh, Tricia CarswellPHOTOS BY ASHLEY HYLBERT



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received “well woman” medical exams such as Pap tests, HIV screenings, cholesterol

and other necessary tests they cannot afford due to their low income.

who are victims of domestic violence received emergency shelter services, and another

800 people were assisted with court advocacy and resource

information.

78 uninsured women

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150-200female cancer patients in an eight-county

Middle Tennessee region received free wigs, headpieces, camisoles and mammograms.

33 adolescent girls

in Davidson, Sumner and Williamson counties had the opportunity to

participate in a life-changing character development program.

Trained coaches have mentored the girls through fun, interactive activities such as

running and goal-oriented games that teach life and healthy living skills, self-awareness,

team building and community responsibility.

80 women and children

children of working mothers were provided child care.


received a no-cost mammogram screening and necessary follow-up care.

attended the Girls Scouts of Middle Tennessee’s girl university and campus

Tours programs which acclimate high schoolers to the college experience.

who are addicted and involved in prostitution improved their mental health and recovery outcomes. These residents attended a long-

term group and individual therapy, at reduced fees, to address mental health

issues related to childhood abuse and rape trauma; and the ones who have been arrested

for prostitution have received pre-trial diversion education.

received financial assistance addressing needs such as medical/medications, and transportation by staff in the Mary Parrish Center vehicle to medical appointments, the pharmacy, grocery store and for unexpected emergencies.

have addressed the real issues and obstacles preventing them from succeeding in school, such as language and cultural barriers, school

or community disconnectedness, peer pressure and gang involvement, and at-risk behaviors

that lead to drug and alcohol abuse.

medically fragile infants and their caregivers received physical, mental and safety assessments in their home through the “Bridge to the Future” program. Nurses work with the caregivers to ensure they learn and master successful parenting skills, and monitor the development of the child.

35-40 girls from low-income, mostly single parent homes, and all from minority groups, attended girls using significant Tools for Opportunities (g.u.s.T.O.).

The eight-week summer program allows females between the ages of nine and 15 the opportunity to be mentored by female scientists, while receiving academic enrichment in science technology, engineering and math.

20 girls from underserved areas

40 teenage girls

30 women and children

630 women in middle tennessee

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F a i T h F a m i l y m e d i C a l C l i n i C

faithmedical.org

A primary care medical clinic that serves uninsured working people and their families in the greater Nashville area. The dedicated physicians and nurse practitioners emphasize the healing of the whole person – physically, emotionally and spiritually.

F a m i l i e s i n C r i s i s

ficnb.com

The New Beginnings program interrupts the cycle of domestic violence, empowering women to create fulfilling lives for themselves and their families. The mission is to provide support and services to victims and hold offenders accountable.

F r i e n d s i n g e n e r a l

nashvilleha.org/giving.php

Friends In General provides resources to support the Metropolitan Nashville Hospital Authority and its entities – Bordeaux Long-Term Care, Knowles Home Assisted Living and Adult Day Services, and Nashville General Hospital.

g i r l s C o u T s o F m i d d l e T e n n e s s e e

gsmidtn.org

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

g i r l s o n T h e r u n n a s h V i l l e

gotrnashville.org

Girls on the Run’s mission is to inspire, educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect, positive relationships and healthy, active living.

g r a C e m . e a T o n C h i l d C a r e C e n T e r

gracemeaton.org

The mission of Grace M. Eaton Child Care Center is to provide quality care in a safe and loving learning environment for children of low-income working parents, or parents in school or employment training. The center joins with parents and the community to prepare children for a healthy, successful future.

m a g d a l e n e , i n C .thistlefarms.org

Magdalene is a residential community for women who have survived lives of prostitution, violence and addiction. For two years, women are invited to live in one of six residential houses at no cost to them. Employment is offered through Magdalene’s social enterprise, Thistle Farms. By hand, the women of Magdalene/Thistle Farms make natural bath and body care products that are as good for the body as they are for the earth. Magdalene/Thistle Farms is entirely supported through private gifts and grants, and the sale of Thistle Farms products. Magdalene believes that in the end, love is the most powerful force for change in the world.

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m a r y p a r r i s h C e n T e r F o r V i C T i m s o F s e x u a l & d o m e s T i C V i o l e n C e

maryparrish.org

The Mary Parrish Center provides confidential, compassionate assistance with: Petitions for Orders of Protection, securing pro-bono legal representation, court advocacy, personalized safety planning, emergency shelter placement, and more. Since 2002, the Center has served to over 6,000 domestic violence victims and their children.

m a u r y r e g i o n a l h e a lT h C a r e F o u n d a T i o n

www.mauryregionalfoundation.com

Maury Regional Medical Center and its affiliates provide excellent health care services, including: providing wigs and headpieces for cancer patients, funding medication, medical equipment and transportation expenses for patients in need, and more.

m e n T a l h e a lT h a s s o C i a T i o n o F m i d d l e T e n n e s s e e

ichope.com

The Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee’s mission is to connect the community with specialized mental health and wellness resources, provide services that improve the quality of life, and promote effective services where mental health needs exist.

n u r s e s F o r n e w b o r n s

nfnf.org/tennessee

Nurses for Newborns of Tennessee exists to provide a safety net for families most at-risk, in order to prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect by providing in-home nursing visits which promote health care, education, and positive parenting skills.

s p r u C e s T r e e T C o m m u n i T y d e V e l o p m e n T C o r p o r a T i o n

sprucestreetcdc.org

The Spruce Street Community Development Corporation provides programs and services that empower and enhance the quality of life of individuals and families.

For a complete list of The Women’s Fund grantmaking history, visit

TheWomensFund.com.



T r i b u T e s

irwin fisher a Woman of influence at home, at work and in the community

The Power of the Purse® 2012 A Celebration of Women tribute book celebrates humanity as

we pay tribute to women and children who have touched our lives.

We commemorate the many contributions made by

women through their personal sacrifices, strength, perseverance, wisdom, support, love and grace.

As mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, teachers, mentors, business associates, and friends, these women have helped us grow.

“peACe beGinS With A Smile.” – mother tereSA

annie, nora & kate


you bring loV e, liFe and laugh Ter To my eV ery day.


you are su C h a blessing! xoxo, mom



“Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.” — Lin Yutang

With all my love to drew , joe & rhett

Our mom is a determined visionar y, passionate in her pursuit of finding beauty in

people, places and things.

randall, dudley & brad

To our PLUCKY li T Tle girl ... we are eVer so proud!

With Love,

mother & dAddy, lulu & pApA, mAmA & GAnGAn



Young people might know Jane eskind only because

of her history-making gift to The Women’s Fund.

but Jane eskind has been making history throughout her life.

With unmatched courage and grace, she became the first woman elected to statewide office in Tennessee.

her political leadership crossed all boundaries, as her philanthropic leadership does today.

Jane eskind: Making history, Making change, For generations.

Thank you, Jane.

jane eskind

This is WhaT WOMen’s hisTOrY in Tennessee LOOks Like.



carolyn sartorHaving been told by her architect father that women could

not be architects, she became a licensed landscape architect.

francie markham“For it is in giving that we receive.”

– st. Francis of assisi

To my dear mother, thank you for teaching me the joy of giving.

all my love,

cassie


To my daugh Ters,

caroline & annabel ,

Thank you For bringing so muCh Joy To my liFe. i loVe you more Than words Can say!

loVe always,mommy


The y say eaCh geNeraTiON improVes upon The lasT ...



francie & carolyn ,give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.

Love always, Mom and dad

brittney goldfarb

study hard in nursing school; your mother is

going to need you.


“a daugh Ter may ou Tgrow your lap, b u T she will neVer

ou Tgrow your hearT.”


To our lovely Daughters sophie & paigeSugar and spice and everything nice

All our love always, Mommy and Daddy

barbara haynesAlways the teacher, mentor, leader, mother and grandmother!

Congratulations on your retirement! We love you!Your children and grandchildren


dear lucy ,

you are a Joy and a Treasure To me. i Cherish you and The

blessing oF our Friendsh ip.

With Love, KAt


carolyn , debbie , patricia & christie“A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden

thread to the meaning of life.” — Isadora James

“We need 4 hugs a day for survival.We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.”— Virginia Satir

mom , libby , cacie & annie , You are my multiple of 4.

These are WOMeN To waTCh!!

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For katie , rebecca & gaby –Always looking forward, together. With love, Granddad

carolyn heer nash

Each of us are angels with only one wing, and we can only fly

by embracing one another.

For a wonderful Mother who embraces life.

Your son, Fritz

To our Fab ulously suCCessF ul 2011-2012 even t chairs

caroline , laura ,

laurie & vicki :The nash V ille symp hony applauds you!


girl scouts 1912-2012

For 100 years, supporting our girls has meant

supporting your community. it ’s a small price to pay

for something priceless.



A woman ahead of her time.

KaThrYN LOiS Webb WhiTe

sue petersFor 22 years, Sue Peters worked tirelessly to ensure that all gir ls had an opportunity to participate in Girl Scouting. She epitomizes all the characteristics of a model Girl Scout – courage, confidence and character. And, she has generously supported many, many Girl Scout board chairs. Sue truly has made

the world a better place – especially for the gir ls and women of Middle Tennessee.


“Think of the person you would trust to raise your children in your absence, whether it be

temporary or permanent. That is kyung . She is irreplaceable. I love her more every day.” Your loving husband, Luke, Captain, United States Army

“Sisters, sisters there were never such devoted sisters ...” From: White Christmas

mary liza bartholomew, liza lentz, lindy sayers & eleanor lentz

the mayden girls

2 brave 1 smart – rope didn’t breAK until 2 days later



Kappa Alpha Theta, the f i rs t Greek-letter f raternity for women,

i s proud to recognize our Theta s i s ter, britt anderson ,

the Nashvi l le Alumnae Chapter Theta of the Year.

emily and “dama” 2011 was a big year . . . 21, l icense to dr ink . . . 90, gave up l icense to dr ive !

A brilliant, kind, and loving friend who gave generously of her time and talent to

others and remains an inspiration to us all.

In honor and memory of

beth higham



It takes a village! Thank you to our volunteers! A special thank you to

wendy martin & carroll kimball , 2011 Eve of Janus Chairs.

You are my sunshine . . . you’ l l a lways know dears how much I love you! Mom

“A man’s reach should exceed his grasp.”— Robert Browning

warner tidwell &

cate tidwellTo all the ways you challenge yourself!



To the lady who makes all of our parties

so spectacular, elizabeth , it's our turn to shine a little spotlight on you!

With love and gratitude,Elizabeth Broyhill, Leann Ingram, Julie Frist,

Julia Morris, Robin Patton


kathleen g. rayburn

Head of School, Currey Ingram Academy

Thanks to your vision and passion for personalized

education, Currey Ingram Academy is a beacon to

families around the globe. Thank you for helping students embrace their

learning styles, develop their strengths, and soar ahead.

The Board of Trust Currey Ingram Academy

eads , maggie & myatt

Three precious bless ings . We love you! Mom and Dad


Celebrating Minnie’s 100th Birthday Commemoration and the 25th Anniversary of

the minnie pearl cancer foundationminniepearl.org/minniemoments

harriet foley

You continue to inspire us with your courage, compassion, zest for life, wit and wisdom.

FiftyForward Board and Staff

“Today, I want to recognize many of the women behind the mission of feeding hungry people in Tennessee and thank them for their gifts of time,

talent and support. Together, we can fight hunger and feed hope!”

Jaynee Day, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

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Celebrating the founding of the Center for STEM Education for Girls

Will the next discovery or invention come from a Harpeth Hall graduate?

The Harpeth Hall School | 3801 Hobbs Road | Nashville, TN 37215 | www.harpethhall.org

Welcome

Precious harper annThe newest member of

the Howell clan.

Love,

Grandma and Big Daddy, a.k.a. Sherry and Everette


Celebrating the founding of the Center for STEM Education for Girls

Will the next discovery or invention come from a Harpeth Hall graduate?

The Harpeth Hall School | 3801 Hobbs Road | Nashville, TN 37215 | www.harpethhall.org

Lipscomb University salutes the 700 women of CABLE in Middle Tennessee

and its first executive director

susan allen huggins

We are honored to partner with CABLE to provide the annual Tennessee Women in

Corporate Leadership study and the new CABLE Leadership Academy.

“Daughters become Mothers ... Daughters and Mothers become Friends.”

Sallie Bailey, Shelby Wheliss, Fran Linley, Melinda Coles, Cherrie Farnette, Rebecca Spencer, Jennifer Caver, Caroline Darling


SouthComm is proud to honor our female leaders. From our

editors to the sales team and marketing specialists, these remarkable women

tirelessly share inspirational stories of Nashville women, ensure we have pages in our magazines to publish them and create

events which engage our community.

From SouthComm, thank you!

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front, lef t to riGht: Abby White, mAGGie bond, CArlA Antonelli



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Investments: Not A Deposit Not Guaranteed By The Bank Or Its Affiliates Not FDIC Insured Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency May Go Down In Value

Investments available through First Tennessee Brokerage, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC, and a subsidiary of First Tennessee Bank National Association (FTB). Financial planning and banking products and services provided by FTB. ©2012 First Tennessee Bank National Association. www.firsttennessee.com

A person who puts her time, talent, and knowledge to work making our community

better is a smart investor. The women of First Tennessee Private Client Services,

Davidson and Williamson Counties, congratulate the Women’s Fund of the Community

Foundation of Middle Tennessee for making a difference in the lives of women and girls.

POWERING YOUR better tha you fou d it world

FIRST TENNESSEE IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE POWER OF THE PURSE

SELISA BEELERVice PresidentMedical Private Banking

LORI CARVER, CFP® Vice President & Manager Horizon Wealth Advisory

RENEE CHEVALIERVice PresidentPrivate Client Services

RITA MITCHELL, CRC® Senior Vice President & ManagerPrivate Client Services

LAURA FOLKSenior Vice President & Manager Medical Private Banking MARY CARLSON

Vice PresidentMedical Private Banking

Pictured left to right:

The women of Nashville inspire us daily. Without you, we could not write five days a week on Nashville’s “Best of the Best.”

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We believe in the Power of the Purse®!the loews vanderbilt hotel Sales and Catering Team

barbara daanein recognition of her tireless efforts to support park center

This space was donated by Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.


kroger pays tribute to all the talented women on our team, and to all the women we ser ve in our stores. Thank you for making our company and communities stronger.



judi martin and

linda warbrittongsrM recognizes Judi Martin and Linda Warbritton for the countless hours involved in

orchestrating the move to the firm’s new offices at The pinnacle at symphony place.

HCAHEALTHCARE.COM

FOR AS LONG AS WE CAN REMEMBER, THEY’VE BEEN THERE FOR US.

HCA salutes the women who have chosen a career in all

facets of healthcare. We appreciate your dedication and

commitment to bettering the human condition.

AND IN THE


HCAHEALTHCARE.COM

FOR AS LONG AS WE CAN REMEMBER, THEY’VE BEEN THERE FOR US.

HCA salutes the women who have chosen a career in all

facets of healthcare. We appreciate your dedication and

commitment to bettering the human condition.

AND IN THE



“Never doubt that a small group ofcommitted people can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”~Margaret Mead ~

200 4th Ave. SouthNashville

615-953-4580

211 Commerce St., Ste. 300Nashville

615-313-0080www.FirstBankOnline.com

FirstBank salutes the women who make a difference everyday.

“Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead

Firstbank salutes the women who make a

difference everyday.



1214 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37246(615) 736-6900 www.nespower.com

www.twitter.com/nespower

www.facebook.com/nespower

We Applaud You!To all the women of NES and to those we serve, we offer our

sincere gratitude for all you do to improve our company and our community.

ward potts jewelers is proud to be a sponsor of The Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.


SunTrust salutes teammate

lana hensleyfor leading the SunTrust Holiday Project

in which teammates donated and assembled care packages for service members.

Thank you, Lana!



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Mr. and Mrs. James D. AderholdMs. Margaret N. AkersMr. and Mrs. T. Clark AkersThe Honorable and Mrs. Lamar AlexanderMs. Connie AllenDr. George S. Allen and Dr. S. HerseyMr. and Mrs. Lawson AllenMr. and Mrs. Richard E. AllenMs. Denise AlperMs. Betty AndersonMr. and Mrs. Fred AndersonMs. Valerie Y. AndersonMr. and Mrs. Steve ArgoDr. and Mrs. Carlos L. ArteagaMrs. Sue C. BadgettMr. and Mrs. Curt BaileyMr. and Mrs. John H. Bailey IIIMr. and Mrs. Billy R. BallardBank of AmericaMr. and Mrs. Joseph BarkerMs. Leann BarronMs. Clisby BarrowMr. and Mrs. William D. BartholomewMr. and Mrs. Lee BeamanBelmont UniversityMs. Kim BettsMr. and Mrs. David L. BlackMs. Jo Beth BlairMr. and Mrs. Frank S. BlochBlum Family FoundationMs. Marion B. BogenMs. Margaret S. BondMr. and Mrs. Jack O. Bovender Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Tony R. BradfordMs. Caroline BradshawThe Honorable Philip Bredesen and Ms. Andrea ConteMs. Ruby BrightSen. James T. BroyhillMr. and Mrs. Frank M. BumsteadMr. and Mrs. William BundyMr. and Mrs. Alfred R. ButlerC3 Consulting LLCMr. and Mrs. A. Stuart CampbellMr. and Mrs. Norman CarlMr. and Mrs. George E. CassadyCenterstone of Tennessee, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Bobby CherryDr. and Mrs. Mark R. ChristofersenMr. and Mrs. Sam E. ChristopherCity National BankMr. and Mrs. H. Buckley ColeMs. Cynthia E. Coleman-Lackey

Ms. Holly W. ColteaMr. and Mrs. Overton ColtonCommunity Foundation of the Lowcountry, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Cook IIIMr. and Mrs. Joe C. Cook IIIMr. and Mrs. Jim H. CooperMr. and Mrs. John P. CooperMs. Jennifer M. CopeMs. Cynthia D. CopelandMr. and Mrs. Ronald L. CorbinMr. and Mrs. Bruce I. CrabtreeMs. R. Suzanne CravensMr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Cruickshanks Jr.Ms. Mary Britton CummingsMs. Melisa P. CurreyMr. and Mrs. Steve C. DaltonMs. Emily DanielMr. and Mrs. John DarwinMr. and Mrs. Terence L. DavisMr. and Mrs. Laurence DeFranceMr. and Mrs. William T. DelayDell, Inc.Mr. and Ms. Robert DennisMs. Sharon DermanMr. and Mrs. Ward DewittMrs. Belinda DinwiddieMrs. Carol S. DixonMr. and Mrs. Bruce DobieMr. and Mrs. Donovan A. DrakeMr. and Mrs. Rick DrevesMr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Durham Jr.Ms. Amy C. DyerMs. Susan S. DyerMs. Melissa H. EasonMr. Derek EdwardsMs. Sherie EdwardsMr. and Mrs. John ElamDr. and Mrs. Roy O. Elam IIIMr. and Mrs.Charles ElcanEndurance MagazineMr. and Mrs. Richard J. EskindDr. and Mrs. Steven J. EskindMs. Joann L. EttienEve of Janus Benefit, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. EzellMr. and Mrs. James B. EzzellMrs. Jane M. FabianMr. and Mrs. Robert FaricyThe William Stamps Farish FundDr. and Mrs. Craig FerrellFiftyForwardFirst Tennessee Bank


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Mrs. Irwin E. FisherMr. and Mrs. C. Patrick FitchMr. and Mrs. Richard H. FitzgeraldMs. Kira FloritaMs. Kristen ForrestMrs. Elizabeth M. FoxMs. Janet M. FraleyMr. and Mrs. James FranklinMs. Ashley FreelandMr. and Mrs. William FreemanThe Frist FoundationMs. Betsy FunkMr. and Mrs. Thomas K. GambillGenesco, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Bradford GioiaGirl Scouts of Middle TennesseeMs. Cassandra A. GrayMr. and Mrs. Eugene GrayerMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. GreenfieldMr. and Mrs. Luke GregoryGullett Sanford Robinson & MartinDr. Gary S. GutowMr. and Mrs. John C. HannonBill and Ruth Ann HarnischHarpeth Hall SchoolMr. and Mrs. W. Rhett HarrisMs. Amberley HarvickThe Honorable and Mrs. Bill HaslamMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey N. HaynesMr. and Mrs. Michael W. HaysMs. Angela HelbigMr. and Mrs. John J. HerbstMs. Mary Page HickmanMs. Julia HighDr. and Mrs. James E. HildrethMr. and Mrs. Daniel D. HiteMr. and Mrs. David HittMs. Laura C. HobsonMr. and Mrs. John W. HollisMr. and Mrs. Tom HooperMr. and Mrs. Michael W. HouseMs. Lydia A. HowarthDr. and Mrs. Everette I. Howell Jr.Mr. Shawn HuffmanMr. and Mrs. William H. HugginsMr. and Mrs. James Hunt Jr.Ingram Industries, Inc.Ms. Grace S. IrvinHope JacobsonMr. and Mrs. Jody JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Donald M. JohnstonMs. Jennifer JohnstonMr. and Mrs. Mac JohnstonMs. Tiani JonesMr. and Mrs. Owen JoynerMr. and Mrs. Bryan J. KaegiMs. Kim KaegiKappa Alpha Theta AlumnaeKathleen Evers InteriorsMs. Patricia T. KennedyMr. Michael J. KettenringMs. Connie W. King

Ms. Terrie D. KirbyMrs. William N. KnoxKroger Mr. and Mrs. Christopher KyriopoulosMs. Jena LayneMs. Ellen E. LehmanMr. and Mrs. Allen D. LentzMr. and Mrs. Calvin P. LewisMs. Terri LewisMs. Francie LikisMs. Susan F. LincolnMs. Jana Lisle ParhamLoews Vanderbilt HotelMr. and Mrs. Charles E. LoganMr. and Mrs. Robert J. LooneyMs. Gretchen LoweMs. Kelly MacDonaldRabbi Shana G. MacklerMr. and Mrs. A. Carl MaddoxDr. and Mrs. Arnold W. MalcolmMs. Stephanie L. MaloneMs. Cheryl MasonMr. and Mrs. Robert C. H. Mathews IIIMr. Andrew L. May and Dr. Nancy J. BrownMr. and Mrs. Ted MaydenMr. and Mrs. David McClaryMr. and Mrs. Steve McCordMs. Vanessa McCulloughMcKey Perforated Products Co., Inc.Ms. Doris B. MedlinMeharry Medical CollegeMs. Lauren J. Miller Mrs. Linda M. MillerMs. Susan Miller Minnie Pearl Cancer FoundationMs. Lori MitchellMrs. Rita P. MitchellMr. and Mrs. J. Steven MollMr. and Mrs. Paul G. MooreMs. Julia MorrisMrs. Marlene E. MosesMrs. La-Voe G. MulgrewMr. and Mr. Diane M. MulloyMs. Bernadette MurphyMrs. Carolyn H. NashNashville Electric ServiceNashville Symphony AssociationMs. Betty NixonMs. Rosanne NutkisDr. and Mrs. John A. Oates Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. O’DellMs. Edee OrrMr. and Mrs. Robyn L. OwensMr. and Mrs. John G. Palmer Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William PaoMr. and Mrs. Laurence M. PapelMs. Anne C. ParsonsMs. Virginia PayneMr. and Mrs. George R. PeekMs. Kathryn PeffenMs. Hannah PendletonMs. Clara S. Perritt

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Mr. and Mrs. Brant PhillipsMs. Donna J. Phillips Pinnacle BankMr. and Mrs. David C. PippinMs. Lyn PlantingaMs. Janet M. PletcherMs. Virginia P. PotterMs. Betty L. PricePublix Super Markets CharitiesMr. and Mrs. David R. PuryearMs. Betty RadmacherRegions BankMr. and Mrs. H. Moore Rhett IIIMs. Ann V. RobertsMr. and Mrs. Stephen D. RocheMr. and Mrs. Edward A. Rode IVMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. RodgersMr. and Mrs. Robert O. RolfeMs. Dawn RudolphMr. and Mrs. Scott RudolphMr. and Mrs. Wendell SandersMs. Nancy SchultzMs. Jensen SessumsDr. and Mrs. Steven B. ShankleMs. Bertie F. ShriverMs. Carolyn SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Robert J. SingerDr. and Mrs. Geoffrey H. SmallwoodMr. and Mrs. Bob Dudley SmithMs. Margaret J. SmithMr. and Mrs. Thayer C. SmithMr. and Mrs. Grant SmothersMs. Lisa SpearMr. and Mrs. David SpencerMs. Sarah F. StampsMs. Rebecca StilwellMs. Cynthia J. Stone and Mr. Mark D. GlazerMr. and Mrs. Charles T. StoryMr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Strang IVMr. and Mrs. Gaines Sturdivant II

SunTrust Bank FoundationMr. and Mrs. Trey TallyMr. and Mrs. David K. TaylorMs. Debra TaylorMs. Veronica C. TerrellMr. and Mrs. Charles M. ThornburgDr. and Mrs. Brett L. ThorstadMr. and Mrs. Robert G. Threadgill Jr.Ms. Deborah L. TibbsMr. and Mrs. Cromwell Tidwell IIIMs. Laura S. TidwellMr. and Mrs. W. Montrell ToneyMr. and Mrs. Seymour TrachtmanMs. Deborah TurnerMs. Laura TurnerMr. and Mrs. Josh TylerMs. Mary S. UnderwoodUniversity School of NashvilleMr. Arunas Vanagunas and Ms. Kimberly GoesseleVanderbilt University School of NursingMs. Lauren A. VandermarkMs. Katy VarneyMs. Susannah H. VaughanMs. Mimi E. VaughnMr. and Mrs. Jim VernonMs. Mary G. VreelandWaller Lansden Dortch and Davis LLPWard Potts JewelersMs. Louise WardMs. Tiffany R. WashingtonMr. and Mrs. Douglas WebsterMr. and Mrs. David Williams IIMs. Rita G. WilliamsDr. Robin WilliamsMs. Judith C. WrightMr. and Mrs. Matthew W. WrightMs. Sarah F. WurzburgerMr. and Mrs. Stephen G. YoungMs. Nancy O. Zoretic

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As of Feburary 29, 2012. Every effort was made to be as accurate as possible in compiling A Celebration of Women 2012 tribute book. We apologize for any error that may have inadvertently occurred.

Friends and family of Beth HighamMargaret AkersGrace AwhKim BundyPamela CherryJennifer CopeSondra CruickshanksSydney DeWittDeborah DrevesKathleen EversIrwin FisherMary GambillMinna GioiaSusan and Luke GregoryLucy HaynesCheryl Hays

Jennifer JerniganTrish KennedyMichael KettenringCindy LassingLiza LentzSusan LincolnAlice McClaryKeith McCordLinda MillerLolly MillerRita MitchellBeth MooreRosanne NutkisJoy Heath O’DellKatherine RayHolly RocheBetsy Sanders

Beth SingerMargaret SmithDebra TaylorJoi TippsDiane TrachtmanMary Glenn VreelandNancy ZoreticThe Women’s Fund Advisory Board

Friends and family of Carolyn SartorPam Adkins SteinLeslie BallardSusie BowenBecky Irvin CampbellYvonne Christopher

Dolly CrabtreeSarah Ann EzellBabs FreemanFrances HugginsGrace Sims IrvinNancy JohnstonConnie KingLaura KnoxElizabeth LaneLiza LentzCarole NelsonAnne Caldwell ParsonsVirginia PotterKate ReganLindy SayersKathy Tompkins


Akers, Elizabeth ......................... 11

Allen, Cristina ............................ 12

Alper, Denise ............................. 34

Anderson, Britt .......................... 46

Andrews, Christie ...................... 38

Awh, Grace ................................ 17

Bailey, Sallie ......................... 16, 55

Bartholomew, Mary Liza ........... 44

Beazley, Gracie ........................... 44

Beazley, Kyung ........................... 44

First Tennessee .......................... 60

Boehm, Julie ............................... 16

Broyhill, Elizabeth ........... 3, 16, 27

Carswell, Tricia .......................... 17

Caruthers, Destine ..................... 42

Caver, Jennifer ........................... 55

Chadwick, Isabella ................ 24, 25

Chadwick, Lilly .................... 24, 25

Coles, Melinda ........................... 55

Coltea, Annie ............................. 38

Coltea, Cacie .............................. 38

Coltea, Holly .............................. 15

Coltea, Libby ............................. 38

Colton, Mary Elizabeth ............. 42

Corbin, Brenda .......................... 13

Cruickshanks, Sondra ................ 10

Daane, Barbara .......................... 62

Dalton, Donna ........................... 12

Darling, Caroline ....................... 55

Davis, Anne ............................... 15

DeLay, Katherine ................. 13, 37

DeMarcus, Allison ..................... 12

Dennis, Elizabeth .................. 8, 35

Dennis, Kayleigh ........................ 35

Douglas Dingess, Anne ............. 39

Elam, Kaye ................................. 10

Eskind, Jane ..................... 2, 28, 32

Eskind, Laurie ............................ 41

Ezell, Kate .................................. 16

Farnette, Cherrie ........................ 55

FirstBank ................................... 68

First Tennessee ........................... 60

Fisher, Carolyn .................... 22, 34

Fisher, Francie ..................... 22, 34

Fisher, Irwin ........................ 16, 22

Foley, Harriet ............................. 52

Fox, Elizabeth ............................ 61

Frist, Annabel ............................ 31

Frist, Caroline ............................ 31

Gambill, Mary ........................... 11

Genesco, Inc. ............................. 71

Goldfarb, Brittney ..................... 34

Graves, Liza ............................... 61

Gutow, Rebecca ......................... 40

Harnisch, Ruth Ann .................... 2

Harpeth Hall .............................. 54

Harris, Drew .............................. 26

Harris, Estie ........................... 6, 26

Harris, Joe .................................. 26

Harris, Rhett .............................. 26

Haynes, Barbara ......................... 36

Haynes, Lucy ....................... 13, 37

HCA TriStar ........................ 66, 67

Hensley, Lana ............................. 72

Higham, Beth ............................ 47

Hooper, Collins .......................... 14

Hooper, Eads ............................. 51

Hooper, Maggie ......................... 51

Hooper, Myatt ........................... 51

Horne, Vicki .............................. 41

Howell, Harper Ann .................. 54

Howell, Sherry ........................... 16

Huggins, Susan Allen ................ 55

Hylbert, Annie ........................... 65

James, Elizabeth ......................... 50

Johnston, Tami .......................... 14

Judd, Ashley ................................ 5

Kendall, Carolyn ........................ 38

Kimball, Carroll ......................... 48

Kroger ........................................ 63

Kyriopolous, Coco ....................... 7

Laurie, Eskind ........................... 41

Lehman, Doni ..................... 33, 39

Lehman, Ellen ..................... 11, 32

Lehman, Kathy .......................... 33

Lentz, Eleanor ........................... 44

Lentz, Liza ................................ 44

Linley, Annie ............................. 23

Linley, Fran ................................ 55

Linley, Kate ............................... 23

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel ............ 62

Markham, Francie ...................... 30

Martin, Judi ................................ 65

Martin, Wendy ........................... 48

Mathews, Debbie ....................... 38

Mathews, Patricia ...................... 38

Mayden, Genny ......................... 45

Mayden, Samantha .................... 45

Mayden, Talia ............................. 45

McDermott, Deb ....................... 15

McNeilly, Caroline ..................... 41

Mitchell, Rita ............................... 6

Moore, Beth ................................. 7

Morris, Julia ................................. 9

Nash, Carolyn Heer ................... 40

Nashville Electric Service ........... 70

Nashville Symphony .................. 41

Papel, Elizabeth ......................... 13

Park Center ................................ 62

Peters, Sue .................................. 43

Publix Super Markets Charities ................................. 69

Ralph, Molly .............................. 39

Rayburn, Kathleen G. ................ 51

Regions ...................................... 64

Rue, Helen ................................. 39

Sartor, Carolyn ........................... 30

Sayers, Lindy ............................. 44

Second Harvest of Mid TN ....... 53

Seitz, Sally ................................. 39

Smith, Jeanne Dudley ................ 26

Smith Tidwell, Laura ................. 12

SouthComm .............................. 56

Spencer, Rebecca ....................... 55

Strang, Perian .............................. 8

Suntrust ..................................... 72

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee ............... 59

The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation .............................. 52

Tidwell, Cate ............................. 49

Tidwell, Emily ........................... 14

Tidwell, Warner ........................ 49

Tyler, Paige ................................ 36

Tyler, Sophie .............................. 36

Tyler, Susan .................................. 3

Vanderbilt School of Nursing ..... 68

Vaughan, Sukie ............................ 9

Vaughn Family ........................... 48

Vaughn, Emily ........................... 46

Vaughn, Mimi ........................... 14

Vicki, Horne .............................. 41

Viner, Gaby ................................ 40

Viner, Katie ................................ 40

Warbritton, Linda ...................... 65

Ward Potts Jewelers ................... 70

White, Kathryn Lois Webb ....... 43

Wheliss, Nora ............................ 23

Wheliss, Shelby ......................... 55

Whetsell, Anne .......................... 38

Williams, Gail ............................ 10

Young, Mandy .............................. 8

Zoretic, Nancy ............................. 6

The Women’s Fund Advisory Board ..................... 6-17

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