On the Circuit: Swan Ball Underwriters Party

Guests gathered at the elegant home of host Tooty Bradford for the Swan Ball 2026 Underwriters Party, an evening celebrating the donors and supporters behind the annual white-tie gala. The evening’s coordinators — traditionally the co-chairs from the previous year — Melanie Baker and Laura Niewold greeted friends as revelers flowed through the space. Co-chairs Jenny Richter Corts and Jennie Garth Lowe visited with guests and personally thanked underwriters for their generous support of Swan Ball 2026. 

Guests mingled throughout terraces on the pristine spring evening as servers circulated with some of Kristen Winston’s signature hors d’oeuvres, including mini beef Wellingtons, tuna tartare with avocado on crispy rice, mini grilled cheese sandwiches, Mediterranean chicken salad on wonton crisps and mini BLTs. Pianist Jasper Cazamento filled the home with cocktail party favorites while Bill Forrester tended bar and greeted guests with his signature line: “Are you behavin’?”

The gala benefits the conservation and community programs of the Friends of Warner Parks. In the second year of Swan Ball’s five-year partnership with the organization, proceeds will fund critical improvements across the parks while expanding opportunities for children throughout Nashville to explore the outdoors.