The Downtown Band will perform at Siskin Children's Institute's StarNight fundraiser
For more than 75 years, Siskin Children’s Institute has been dedicated to serving children with special needs and their families. As it looks to the future and honor the legacy of Mose and Garrison Siskin, officials are sharing a reimagined vision for one of Chattanooga’s most cherished fundraising events—StarNight.
This year’s StarNight will carry forward the magic, excitement and fun of years past, while placing the mission and the children it serves front and center, said officials.
The evening will include an elegant cocktail reception, a gourmet dinner experience, live and silent auctions, a program that showcases the Siskin mission and a high-energy celebration to close out the night.
“Our vision for the future of StarNight is one where the children are the true stars,” said Amanda Johns, StarNight cochair.
“Our partners and stakeholders have been asking for meaningful change ... and this is it. We’re staying true to our mission while enhancing the experience and raising even more critical funds. We can’t wait for Aug. 23 and hope to see everyone there.”
For the Diamond Anniversary year, Siskin will welcome The Downtown Band out of Nashville as the headlining entertainment.
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Known for performing around the world they have become the trusted choice of royalty, celebrities, and high-profile events, performing six times for the Prince and Princess of Monaco and headlining private events for Kevin Costner, Bono, Nicole Kidman and more. With a résumé that includes sharing the stage with legends like Elton John, U2, Sting and Lana Del Rey, they’ll bring their world-class energy to StarNight for an unforgettable night.
The funds raised through StarNight directly support Siskin Children’s Institute’s specialized services including medical diagnosis, early intervention and multiple therapy programs such as ABA, speech, occupational, physical, feeding therapies and family support. With over 60,000 visits annually, these services are rare in cities the size of Chattanooga and remain essential for families across the region.
“Our commitment to the children we serve is unwavering,” said Don Mueller, president and CEO of Siskin Children’s Institute. “I am deeply grateful to the community partners and stakeholders who helped guide this transition. StarNight will continue to be one of Chattanooga’s premier events, and now it will help even more kids in the process.”
StarNight would not be possible without the continued support of local community partners including Siskin Steel & Supply Company, First Horizon Foundation, Arney Guess Goldsmith, Athens Distributing Co., Bank of America, Bruce Komiske, Cempa Community Care, Charles & Betty Lebovitz, EPB Fiber Optics, Hamico Inc., Helen Siskin Pregulman, Husch Blackwell, Ju-Hsin and Todd Lusk, Kubota of Chattanooga, Lease Hamico Inc., Linda Brock & Lee Brock, Mauldin & Jenkins, Medicare Misty, Movita Steiner, Noon Management, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Robert & Pris Siskin, Shire Facial Plastic Surgery, Southeastern Salvage, Sunny 92.3, Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, The Binder Family, The Double Cola Company, Unum, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies, Wright Brothers Construction, and many more.
You can support StarNight by sponsoring a table, donating auction items, or attending the event on Aug. 23. Learn more at
www.siskin.org/starnight or call (423) 648-1706.