Nfocus: Feeling SEEN: The 31st Annual Mad Hatter Benefits Nashville’s Sexual Assault Center

photos by Eric England

Sept 28, 2023 - According to the CDC, over half of American women and nearly 1 in 3 men have experienced sexual violence. The numbers are just as alarming for children: 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys. Such a traumatic event can have life-long effects — both physically and emotionally. When the Sexual Assault Center (SAC) first opened its Nashville doors in 1978 — combatting an epidemic which knows no bounds — the nonprofit had a vision that would humanize such horrific statistics: “To provide healing for children, adults and families affected by sexual assault and to end sexual violence through counseling, education and advocacy.” That vision continues to thrive, thanks to the support of its Middle Tennessee community....

Nfocus: Mad Hatter Celebrates 30 Years of the Sexual Assault Center

October 22, 2022 - After two years of virtual events, the 2022 Mad Hatter was back in high style. The evening was a lovely observance of the success and continued efforts of the Sexual Assault Center as 30 years of hope and healing for the community were celebrated....

Nashville Edit: A Night of Fun and Fundraising at SAC’s Mad Hatter Auction

Since the foundation’s first event nearly 30 years ago, the organization has raised more than two million dollars. This year, the event was held at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel and welcomed over 300 guests for an evening of energy, a lively auction, and fundraising with some of Nashville’s most notable names.. The day before the event, I got the chance to chat with SAC board member, Libby Callaway...

The Tennesseean: Ashley Judd to speak at annual fundraiser for Nashville's Sexual Assault Center

Nov 15, 2018 - Ashley Judd, the first A-list actress to publicly accuse Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment, will speak Dec. 1 at the annual fundraiser for Nashville's Sexual Assault Center. Judd is set to speak at the Mad Hatter fundraiser at the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza, a $250-a-ticket event that raises money to assist Nashville rape and sexual assault victims regardless of their ability to pay...

The Tennesseean: 2014 Mad Hatter Patron Party

Sept 18, 2014 Sexual Assault Center President Rachel Freeman talks about the services offered by the center and their upcoming virtual mad hatter event.