15th Annual Chocolate Affair
2025-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Capital Theatre, 110 W Main St, Lebanon, TN, 37087, United States
This year’s event cancelled…

Thursday, 4/10: Our Board of Directors voted that this year’s event should be cancelled. Graduation and wedding season upon us, making it difficult to find a date to reschedule that worked with our vendors, as well as being cost-effective for us. Due to these difficulties, this means we will be unable to hold this year’s event. We look forward to seeing you next time! Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 5, 2026!
Saturday, 4/5 at 11AM: This morning, our Board of Directors decided that due to the threat of severe weather tonight, it is best to cancel tonight’s event for everyone’s safety. We hope to reschedule and will be in touch with you when we have details. Thank you so much for understanding!
Helping Children Heal
A Chocolate Annual fundraiser to support the mission of the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center. This year’s 15th Annual Chocolate Affair theme is “Off to the Races!”​
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Event from 6:30-9:00PM, doors open at 6PM
The Capitol Theatre in Lebanon
Wear your favorite Derby attire – hats optional!
To purchase tickets and sponsorships, click here.

Truffle Sponsorship – $5000
Includes eight tickets to the event at a preferred table, Prominent Sponsor recognition at the event and in publications, and logo on our website for a year.
Dark Chocolate Sponsorship – $2,500
Includes eight tickets to the event at a preferred table, Prominent Sponsor recognition at the event and in publications and in the program, and logo on our website for one year.
Milk Chocolate Sponsorship – $1000
Includes eight tickets to the event, name and logo recognition at the event and in the program and on our website for one year.
White Chocolate Sponsorship – $500
Includes four tickets to the event, name and logo recognition at the event and in the program and on our website for one year.
Friends of the CAC – $150
Donation only, recognition in the program.
Individual Tickets to the Chocolate Affair – $60​

Harvest Sunset in the Grove - October 16, 2025
2025-08-21 08:00 - 17:00 | TN
Harvest Sunset in the Grove
October 16, 2025
We are honored to be chosen by the Kiwanis Club of Mt. Juliet to be the recipient of this proceeds of this year’s Harvest Sunset in the Grove! We would love for you to join us at this wonderful event! Please click here to purchase tickets.

Pillar of Hope Awards - 2025 Annual Meeting
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:30 | 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center, 107 N. Greenwood St., Lebanon, TN, 37087, United States
15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center to Honor Legislators at Annual Meeting
LEBANON, Tenn. — The 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 6-7:30 PM. The Center will be honoring the Tennessee General Assembly members who represent the children of Wilson, Smith, Jackson, Macon, and Trousdale counties. This year’s honorees are Senators Paul Bailey, Ferrell Haile, Mark Pody, and Ken Yager; Representatives Clark Boyd, Michael Hale, Kelly Keisling, Susan Lynn, and William Slater. The Center will honor these recipients of the Center’s Pillar of Hope Awards for 2025.
The Pillar of Hope Award is so named because our Center has four strong pillars on the Center’s welcoming front porch, and the award is given to a “pillar in our community” who serves children wholeheartedly.
The General Assembly’s support of the Savannah Grace Copeland Act increased funding to child advocacy centers all over the state. The 15th CAC continues to serve child victims of severe physical and sexual abuse in Wilson, Trousdale, Macon, Smith, and Jackson Counties.
“We are deeply grateful to every legislator who championed this funding, especially those who live in the communities our Center serves,” Heather Wamble, Executive Director for the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center said. “Together, we are making Tennessee a safer, stronger place for children.”
The media and public are invited to attend. Please let us know if you can attend by sending your RSVP via email to me at director@cac15.org.

About the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center
Our mission is to reduce the trauma of child abuse and facilitate the healing process. We serve child victims of sexual and severe physical abuse from Wilson, Trousdale, Macon, Smith, and Jackson counties in Tennessee. Our Center is a child-safe environment designed especially with the child and their family in mind. We provide children and their non-offending parent/caregiver with appropriate mental health, medical, and other resources in our district. Our compassionate and skilled team is committed to providing the support and care that young victims of abuse and their families/caregivers need to begin their journey toward healing. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit governed by a diverse Board of Directors.
For more information about 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center and how you can help prevent child abuse, visit www.cac15.org.
About The Savannah Grace Copeland Act
This bill is named in honor of Savannah Grace Copeland, a middle school student from Knox County who was tragically killed by another student. That student had a history of experiencing neglect, highlighting the broader issue of child-on-child violence as a serious concern alongside adult-on-child abuse.
The bill reflects a legislative commitment to strengthening early intervention efforts in cases of child abuse and neglect. It emphasizes the role of Child Advocacy Centers in identifying, interrupting, and addressing patterns of abuse and neglect, with the goal of preventing future tragedies similar to Savannah’s.
Media Contact:
Heather Wamble
Executive Director
615.449.7975
director@cac15.org
www.cac15.org

PDF Invitation: Pillar of Hope Awards 2025

15th Annual Chocolate Affair
2026-03-05 17:30 - 21:00 | Capital Theatre, 110 W Main St, Lebanon, TN, 37087, United States
Helping Children Heal
A Chocolate Annual fundraiser to support the mission of the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center. This year’s 15th Annual Chocolate Affair theme is “Off to the Races!”​
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Event from 6:30-9:00PM, doors open at 6PM
The Capitol Theatre in Lebanon
Wear your favorite Derby attire – hats optional!
To purchase tickets and sponsorships, click here.

Truffle Sponsorship – $5000
Includes eight tickets to the event at a preferred table, Prominent Sponsor recognition at the event and in publications, and logo on our website for a year.
Dark Chocolate Sponsorship – $2,500
Includes eight tickets to the event at a preferred table, Prominent Sponsor recognition at the event and in publications and in the program, and logo on our website for one year.
Milk Chocolate Sponsorship – $1000
Includes eight tickets to the event, name and logo recognition at the event and in the program and on our website for one year.
White Chocolate Sponsorship – $500
Includes four tickets to the event, name and logo recognition at the event and in the program and on our website for one year.
Friends of the CAC – $150
Donation only, recognition in the program.
Individual Tickets to the Chocolate Affair – $60
