JACKSON, Tenn.\u2014One elegant event returns to the Hub City with an action-packed night of fundraising.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Black Tie and Boxing\u00a0hit\u00a0the ring at the Jackson Fairgrounds Saturday evening.<\/p>\n
The event presented by Leaders Credit Union is packed with live, hard-hitting, sanctioned MMA and kickboxing matches to raise money for The STAR Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Guests are\u00a0invited\u00a0to dress in their finest\u00a0attire\u00a0to enjoy\u00a0an\u00a0evening filled with elegant dining,\u00a0fundraising\u00a0auctions,\u00a0energy packed matches\u00a0and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The event was livestreamed so others could keep up with the action. Hub City Brewing also hosted a viewing event.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is one of our two signature events that we host each year and it\u2019s so super important to us. More importantly it\u2019s introducing a new generation of Jacksonians to the service of The STAR Center. People are learning more and more about who we are and what we do which is our core mission,\u201d said Jennifer Graves, President of Black Tie & Boxing Fundraiser.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s event was hosted by none other than Jackson\u2019s own Lauren \u201cLOLO\u201d Pritchard.\u00a0<\/p>\n