On the Circuit: Swan Ball 2026 Unveiling

Guests arrived at the stunning home of Christine and Jeff Weller and made their way to the stately garden, where polished servers passed signature hors d’oeuvres by Kristen Winston. Unseasonably warm weather set the stage for a pleasant evening as guests mingled and waited with eager anticipation for the announcement to come.

Co-chairs Jenny Richter Corts and Jennie Garth Lowe greeted guests throughout the evening before inviting everyone into the dining room for the official unveiling of Swan Ball 2026. The chairs opened the evening by saying, “It is a sincere honor for us to co-chair the Swan Ball together this year. Not only are we dear friends, but this role marks a special full-circle moment for us, as we step into this role fourteen years after chairing the Late Party together,” Jenny and Jennie Garth said.

Jenny and Jennie Garth began the announcements by unveiling the theme for Swan Ball 2026: The Four Seasons. The ballroom will transform into four distinct environments inspired by spring, summer, fall and winter. The room erupted in applause when the co-chairs revealed that Jenny Richter Events will design and produce the evening.

Even louder applause followed when the co-chairs shared that Richters of Palm Beach will return as the Swan Ball jeweler.

Jenny and Jennie Garth also unveiled the theme for Swan Ball 2026: The Four Seasons. The co-chairs shared that the ballroom will transform into four distinct environments inspired by spring, summer, fall and winter, creating an immersive experience for guests throughout the evening.

They also previewed the highly anticipated auction, teasing several extraordinary experiences. Among them: a trip to Canada to see polar bears and the aurora borealis, a once-in-a-lifetime safari in Botswana’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Okavango Delta and an Indonesian Odyssey.

The evening’s biggest announcement came when the co-chairs revealed that GRAMMY, ACM, CMA, AMA and Emmy Award-winning group Little Big Town will headline Swan Ball 2026. The room erupted in cheers as the opening refrain of “Boondocks” played across the screen.

Of course, the evening’s mission remained front and center as Jenny and Jennie Garth highlighted the beneficiary. “While the ball is a storied Nashville tradition celebrated for its incomparable elegance and beauty, its true significance lies in the vital support it provides Friends of Warner Parks. We are deeply proud to champion this cause, ensuring that our city’s most magnificent green spaces are preserved and protected for the enjoyment of the entire community.”

With the theme revealed and excitement already building, Swan Ball 2026 promises an unforgettable evening celebrating the beauty of every season — and the parks that make Nashville extraordinary.