5th Annual Purses & Pearls of Anderson County Luncheon & Live Auction

The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Purses & Pearls Luncheon & Live Auction, set to take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 11 am to 1 pm. This year’s event will feature Patricia Nash, a renowned designer and entrepreneur, as the keynote speaker. The luncheon will benefit the Purses and Pearls of Anderson County Scholarship Fund and The Anderson County Chamber Foundation, Inc.

Congratulations to the $1000 scholarship recipients for the Class of 2024: Kailynn Burkhardt-Hundley from Clinton High School and Sarah Hudak from Oak Ridge High School.

Kailynn Burkhardt-Hundley from Clinton High School

Returning as the emcee this year is Tearsa Smith, Good Morning Tennessee Anchor from WATE 6 On Your Side. Guests will enjoy a catered lunch and an exciting program that includes a live auction conducted by “Bear” Stephenson. The auction will feature designer handbags and jewelry donated by local businesses and individuals. An auction preview with networking and a selfie station will also be available.

Sarah Hudak from Oak Ridge High School.

The event, held at Faith Promise Church in Clinton, offers a perfect opportunity to network and socialize while supporting a good cause. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at the Chamber office or online at [www.tinyurl.com/Purse2024](http://www.tinyurl.com/Purse2024). Don’t miss this fantastic event that celebrates our community and supports business.

About Brad Jones

BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

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