2025 Annual Febb-Burn Banquet

Celebrate the historic legacy of Febb and Harry T. Burn, whose decisive vote in 1920 made Tennessee the final state needed to ratify the 19th Amendment, securing women’s right to vote nationwide.

The evening will include:

* A delicious dinner celebration
* An art show and sale featuring paintings and jewelry
* A silent auction
* Life-size cutouts of Tennessee suffragists by artist Mary Ruden
* A keynote address by Eleanor Smeal

The banquet serves as a vital fundraiser supporting The Suffrage Coalition’s ongoing efforts to preserve and share the history of women’s suffrage in Tennessee through education, public memorials, and community outreach.

Individual dinner reservations are available for $105, representing $1 for each year since women gained the right to vote. Sponsorship packages range from $250 to $3,000, offering recognition in the evening’s program, seating at the President’s Table, and additional benefits. Reception tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Celebrate with us this August as we honor the past and inspire the future of equality and civic engagement in Knoxville!