The ChainFree Ball
Schedule
Sat Jan 31 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University | Knoxville, TN
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THE CHAINFREE BALLSaturday, January 31, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The ChainFree Ball is ChainFree’s inaugural gala, taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and hosted by the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville. Presented by Tim’s Fencing, the event highlights ChainFree’s mission to improve the lives of outdoor dogs and promote humane alternatives to continuous tethering through building fences, spay/neuter, aftercare, education, and community-based advocacy services.
This landmark fundraiser will be emceed by Allyson Spellman and features a night of surprises, excitement, and entertainment while connecting with others who care about compassionate animal welfare in our community.
Be the first to experience a stunning work of art created by insPYRE, an emerging non-profit welding school dedicated to second chances. This one-of-a-kind metal sculpture is forged from real chains removed from formerly tethered dogs in the ChainFree program. Guided by renowned sculptor Preston Farabow and Master Welder Joe Hall, students from the Men of Valor program are transforming chains that once restrained dogs—and symbolically, the chains of their own past—into a powerful symbol of liberation, beauty, and renewal. At the Ball, watch Preston and Joe will complete the sculpture LIVE. Afterward, the piece will be displayed publicly in downtown Knoxville for the following year.
Allyson Spellman is an award-winning TV personality known for her work as a host, influencer and brand ambassador. She is the creator and host of a new show premiering on a major network in the spring focusing on helping shelters across the country.
Cocktail attire. Free parking on site.
ChainFree is a 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable, non-profit organization that relies on the generosity and support of our generous donors and patrons. Proceeds directly support ChainFree’s life-changing work and help expand our reach across the region.
Tickets are now available for purchase. There are a very limited number of deeply discounted hotel room packages at the Crowne Plaza available – act soon to secure yours!
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in discussing sponsorship opportunities.
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Where is it happening?
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, 401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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