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Thompson Presents: Nashville Sessions - From Music Row to the Queen City
Experience Nashville the way the songs were meant to be heard.
Join Thompson for an intimate evening with three acclaimed Nashville hitmakers: Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Brock Berryhill, Grammy-nominated songwriter Andy Albert, and acclaimed songwriter Josh Phillips, whose collective work includes hundreds of recorded songs, billions of streams, and music recorded by some of country music’s biggest artists.
Hear the songs you know and the stories behind them in an intimate setting with limited seating.
More than an unforgettable night of music, every ticket helps bring a child closer to home, directly supporting Thompson’s work to create safety, stability and stronger futures for children and families.
Early Bird Tickets: $200 | Regular Tickets: $275
Come for the songs. Hear the stories. Help create hope.
Songs. Stories. Hope.
Middle C Jazz | Charlotte, NC
October 21, 2026 | 7:15 PM
Heritage & Harvest
An Exclusive Evening of Bourbon, Cuisine & Impact- Join us on November 4, 2026, for Heritage & Harvest, Thompson’s intimate bourbon experience celebrating craftsmanship, exceptional cuisine, and the power of giving back. This year, we welcome Bardstown Bourbon Company and Head Distiller Nick Smith for an unforgettable evening of premium bourbon, culinary pairings, and the stories behind the spirits.
The Experience- Exclusive Bardstown Bourbon Tastings
Experience a curated selection of Bardstown Bourbon as Nick shares the craftsmanship, history, and stories behind each pour.
Craft Cocktail Hour
Begin the evening at Goodyear Bar with specialty bourbon cocktails and conversation before moving next door for dinner.
Four-Course Paired Dinner
Enjoy an elevated four-course dinner at The Goodyear House, with each course thoughtfully paired with premium Bardstown Bourbon.
An Intimate Experience
With attendance limited to just 40 guests, you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with Nick and experience bourbon in a way that goes far beyond a traditional tasting.
Meaningful Impact
The evening benefits Thompson and its work to strengthen children and families. As Thompson celebrates 140 years of service, it continues working toward its vision of A Home for Every Child.
Event Details
Cocktail Hour: 6:00 PM | Goodyear Bar, 3024 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205
Dinner: 7:00 PM | The Goodyear House, 3032 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205
Dress: Cocktail Attire
Thompson is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The charitable deduction associated with your ticket purchase is limited to the amount paid above the fair market value of the goods and services received. The fair market value will be included on your ticket confirmation and tax receipt.
Cocktail Hour: Goodyear Bar, 3024 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC
Dinner: The Goodyear House, 3032 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC
November 4, 2026
Cocktails: 6:00 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Women Building What's Next - The Conversation Continues
One evening sparked a conversation. Now, we’re building something bigger.
Following a sold-out inaugural event, Thompson: Women Building What’s Next returns on March 18, 2027, bringing together Charlotte’s women leaders, entrepreneurs, changemakers and community advocates for another unforgettable evening of connection, inspiration and purpose.
Featuring Molly Grantham, award-winning journalist, author and storyteller, this next chapter will explore the moments that shape us, the challenges that strengthen us and the people who help us find the courage to keep moving forward.
Because behind every successful woman is a story. A story of perseverance, reinvention, unexpected turns and people who believed in her along the way.
But Women Building What’s Next is about more than sharing those stories. It’s about what we choose to do with them.
Through authentic conversations, meaningful connections and shared experiences, we’ll challenge one another to think beyond our own accomplishments and consider the opportunities we can create for the next generation.
At the heart of the evening is Thompson’s mission to strengthen children and families and advance its vision of A Home for Every Child.
For the children and young women Thompson serves, having someone believe in them, advocate for them and open a door can change the trajectory of their lives.
And that’s where we come in.
Women Building What’s Next is more than an event. It’s a growing community of women committed to lifting one another up, creating opportunities and using their influence to make a lasting difference.
Whether you joined us for our inaugural event or are becoming part of this community for the first time, we invite you to be part of what comes next.
Because the question isn’t just who helped build you. It’s who will you help build next?
We Connect. We Persevere. We Lead. We Build What’s Next.
Additional event details and programming announcements coming soon.
The conversation continues. And we’d love for you to be part of it.