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We cannot get over what an AMAZING night DWTS 2024, Presented by Leaders Credit Union, was!

An event like this would not be possible without all of our amazing sponsors, vendors, volunteers, dancers, choreographers and STAR staff that help put on the event.

Photography: Samantha Harrell Photography

Presenting Sponsor - Leaders Credit Union
Disco Sponsor - Regions Bank
Photo Booth Sponsor - Ford at BlueOval City
Highest Fundraiser Sponsor - Tennessee Valley Authority
Hustle Award Sponsor - Conner Real Estate,
People's Choice Award Sponsor - Smith Campbell Group of Raymond James
Best Costume Sponsor - Robinson Toyota
Floral Sponsor - The Petal Pushers
Choreographer Sponsor - Stan Harris
Team Sponsors - ATA, Nordstar Medical, Skincare & Laser Center, Community Foundation of West Tennessee, Allison Insurance Group, Hal & Angela Crocker, Cadence Bank, Mack's Pest Control

Dancers: Vonda Peet, Russ McKelvey, Stephanie Wilbourn, Bailey Bell, Lindsay Rae Kilburn, A.J. Merriweather, Haley Fortune, Julian Anderson McTizic, Sr., Edie McGee, Kyle Barron, Morgan Moore, Dr. Carol Rothstein, Dr. Billy Lones, Tim Hayes.

Choreographers: Kinsey Burchett, Nadia Beard, Alexa Knutzen, Rew Garner, Colleen Johnson, Sharla Key, Veronica Sesson

Host: Dr. Colene Trent

A special thank you to our vendors and In-Kind Donors:
Jackson's Kitchen + Catering
Hub City Brewing
C&C Liquor
Carl Perkins Civic Center
Thumbprint Productions
Samantha Harrell Photography
Central Distributors
Jackson Energy Authority
M&M Rentals
Rock'n Dough Pizza + Brewery
Jerry Corley, Trevor Jones, Anna Jones
Petal Pushers
Ballet Arts, Inc. of Jackson, TN
VIP Jackson Magazine
Double Tree Hotel
Seth & Susan Rudd
Thomas Media
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News
Shutter Shack Photo Booth
Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc
My Best Friend Jenna
One Lit Event
Pat Brown School Of Dancing

We cannot get over what an AMAZING night DWTS 2024, Presented by Leaders Credit Union, was!

An event like this would not be possible without all of our amazing sponsors, vendors, volunteers, dancers, choreographers and STAR staff that help put on the event.

Photography: Samantha Harrell Photography

Presenting Sponsor - Leaders Credit Union
Disco Sponsor - Regions Bank
Photo Booth Sponsor - Ford at BlueOval City
Highest Fundraiser Sponsor - Tennessee Valley Authority
Hustle Award Sponsor - Conner Real Estate,
People's Choice Award Sponsor - Smith Campbell Group of Raymond James
Best Costume Sponsor - Robinson Toyota
Floral Sponsor - The Petal Pushers
Choreographer Sponsor - Stan Harris
Team Sponsors - ATA, Nordstar Medical, Skincare & Laser Center, Community Foundation of West Tennessee, Allison Insurance Group, Hal & Angela Crocker, Cadence Bank, Mack's Pest Control

Dancers: Vonda Peet, Russ McKelvey, Stephanie Wilbourn, Bailey Bell, Lindsay Rae Kilburn, A.J. Merriweather, Haley Fortune, Julian Anderson McTizic, Sr., Edie McGee, Kyle Barron, Morgan Moore, Dr. Carol Rothstein, Dr. Billy Lones, Tim Hayes.

Choreographers: Kinsey Burchett, Nadia Beard, Alexa Knutzen, Rew Garner, Colleen Johnson, Sharla Key, Veronica Sesson

Host: Dr. Colene Trent

A special thank you to our vendors and In-Kind Donors:
Jackson's Kitchen + Catering
Hub City Brewing
C&C Liquor
Carl Perkins Civic Center
Thumbprint Productions
Samantha Harrell Photography
Central Distributors
Jackson Energy Authority
M&M Rentals
Rock'n Dough Pizza + Brewery
Jerry Corley, Trevor Jones, Anna Jones
Petal Pushers
Ballet Arts, Inc. of Jackson, TN
VIP Jackson Magazine
Double Tree Hotel
Seth & Susan Rudd
Thomas Media
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News
Shutter Shack Photo Booth
Tennessee Industrial Printing, Inc
My Best Friend Jenna
One Lit Event
Pat Brown School Of Dancing

📷: Samantha Harrell Photography

We are thrilled to share that we donated all of the beautiful arrangements from Dancing With the Stars, to the Kirkland Cancer Center!! Rhonda Klipfel with Petal Pushers created these beautiful arrangements. It is our way of bringing a little joy and brightness to those who need it most. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! Together, we can make a difference.

https://www.jacksonsun.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2024/10/28/jackson-celebs-get-into-rhythm-as-they-compete-for-dancing-with-the-stars/75905751007/

Jackson celebs get into rhythm as they compete for 'Dancing With The STARs' The STAR Center hosted their 9th Annual 'Dancing with the STARs' fundraising event inside the Carl Perkins Civic Center, in Jackson, Tenn., on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.

Did you know that reading to a therapy dog can improve reading skills, boost confidence, and reduce anxiety? Come join us for our reading clinic and experience the magic of animal-assisted therapy.

For more information visit star-center.org/reading

What an INCREDIBLE night DWTS 2024, presented by Leaders Credit Union, was! We are overwhelmingly grateful for every sponsor, attendee, donor, vendor, dancer, choreographer, and volunteer that made last night a success. Because of your help and support, we were able to raise over $292,000 for The STAR Center! From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU, Jackson!

More thank-you and shout-out posts to come, but let’s start with a huge congratulations to last night’s mirror ball champions, Bailey Bell & Stephanie Wilbourn!! And special thanks to our amazing host for the evening, Dr. Colene Trent, in a fabulous gown provided by !

Such a great idea to have at your next event!!! One Lit Event provided our lit bar letters and the DWTS letters. A great addition to Dancing With the Stars. Thank you!!!!

We are so thankful for Ballet Arts, Inc. of Jackson, TN!! ❤️ Thank you ladies for participating in Dancing With the Stars and for supporting The STAR Center, Inc.!!
Your performances were AMAZING!!! Caroline, thank you for continuing to support this wonderful event!!!

We are so grateful for Pat Brown School Of Dancing!!! ❤️ The performance was simply AMAZING and the kids did so good! Kim we are so appreciative that you continue to support Dancing With the Stars and The STAR Center, Inc.

Our sweet chance to dance class will get a chance to perform at Jackson’s DWTS tonight for the 2nd year in a row!! We are so so proud of their hard work & dedication. Thank you to their instructors for their hard work and love they’ve poured into these students; & a HUGE thank you to their parents for bringing them and trusting us!
Please join us in wishing these sweet students a good luck tonight!! 🤍💜🤍💜

Stephanie Wilbourn & Bailey Bell win 9th edition of 'Dancing with the STARs' https://wnws.com/stephanie-wilbourn-bailey-bell-win-9th-edition-of-dancing-with-the-stars/

Check out these cutouts to use this Halloween. Cut them out and use them to help your children make Halloween an enjoyable night for all! Happy Halloween!