A Vintage Affair Celebrates Community with Lights and Legends
The Vegas Strip is coming to Williamson County! On August 22nd, A Vintage Affair is celebrating twenty-five years of fundraising and unforgettable nights with its biggest party yet—the Main Event: Vintage Vegas at The Factory at Franklin. Think Rat Pack glamour, show-stopping music and entertainers, and a whole lot of sparkle—all for an incredible cause.
The night kicks off at 5:30pm with an exclusive, ticketed VIP Party, featuring pours from VGS Chateau Potelle, craft cocktails, fine cigars, gourmet bites, and a sneak peek at auction items. VIP tickets also include access to the Main Event. At 7pm, the doors open to ticketholders for the Main Event and guests will enjoy mouthwatering dishes from some of the community’s most loved restaurants plus whiskey and bourbon tastings, wines and both live and silent auctions.
Elvis fans, this one’s for you. Cole, known for his award-winning role as Elvis in Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet, is hitting the stage with a live “mini concert” alongside the Top Tier Band. Cole, who splits his time between Nashville and Vegas (naturally), has performed as Elvis and Johnny Cash across the country. He’s not an impersonator—he’s a performer who embodies The King he is looking forward to being a part of A Vintage Affair’s Main Event. “Vintage Vegas felt like the perfect fit,” Cole says. “And Franklin has always felt like home to me. I’m honored to be a part of it.”
Of course, what’s a night in vintage Vegas without Marilyn Monroe? Or, at least, the next best thing. Samantha Dawn is a nationally recognized Marilyn tribute artist who’s been performing since she was nineteen. She’s graced stages across the country and will be mingling, posing for photos, and performing throughout the evening, making the evening special for the attendees. “I’ve always loved bringing Marilyn’s sparkle to events like this,” Samantha says. “It’s all about creating magic and unforgettable memories.”
If you’ve been to A Vintage Affair before, you already know that the Top Tier Band brings the party. With four lead vocalists and a setlist that spans eight decades, they’ll keep the energy high and the dance floor full. Whether it’s Motown, rock, disco, pop or a little country, they’ve got it covered. And this year, they’re especially excited to back up Elvis himself. “This event is one of our favorites every year,” says JD Dohnal of Top Tier Band. “It’s always a blast, and we love that the money goes to such a great cause.”
Beyond the lights, music, and cocktails, A Vintage Affair is about community. The event raises funds for local nonprofits supporting women and children in need — which means every sip, every bid, and every dance step makes a difference. This year’s beneficiaries are Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Williamson County, Community Child Care Center of Franklin, Davis House Child Advocacy Center, Path United and Williamson Health Foundation.
