The Bal d’Hiver began as a traditional debutante ball in 1947 and has since grown into a major community fundraiser. It is Nashville’s oldest charity ball. Today, the event honors young women for their accomplishments and celebrates the many opportunities that await them. In doing so, we raise funds for our important charities that serve women, children, and families.
After consultation with the Board of Directors of the Bal d’Hiver Benefit, Inc., we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event, which would have taken place Thanksgiving weekend, due to complications related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While we are disappointed to pause this storied Nashville tradition, we remain devoted to our charities that depend on our efforts: CASA, Family & Children’s Service, and the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation. We will launch a fundraising appeal by letter and email later this year so that we may continue our support.
As a women’s organization, the Nashville Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta is especially proud of Nashville’s accomplished young women.
Sincerely,
Ann Kloeppel and Caroline Smith
2020 Bal d’Hiver Chairmen
Event photos courtesy of Helen Burrus Photography.
Special thanks to Amos Events, Corner Market Catering, Helen Burrus Photography, Lipman Brothers, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Trabeautiful Designs, Street Tuxedo, and The Wine Chap.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
CASA’s mission is to advocate for hope, healing, and permanency for abused and neglected children in juvenile court by providing trained volunteer advocates in the Nashville area.
Since 1984, The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program has served Nashville by speaking for abused and neglected children caught in the court system and helping them find safe and permanent homes.
Family and Children’s Service
Family & Children’s Service (FCS) serves all people in crisis and transition by meeting them where they are, understanding their needs, and connecting them to the resources they need. FCS often ‘fills in the gaps’ in social services, creating a safety net to ensure that all children and families can be safe and healthy. Each year they provide services to more than 60,000 Tennesseans.
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation
The Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation is dedicated to securing and managing resources for educational, leadership, and philanthropic programs of the Fraternity and for the scholastic, professional, and service pursuits of its members to help them reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world. The Foundation puts our Fraternity’s ideals into action.
| 1947 | Jane Ambrose & Gray Oliver |
| 1948 | Damaris Steele |
| 1949 | Ann Diehl |
| 1950 | Juanita Huggins |
| 1951 | Monica Bramblett |
| 1952 | Nancy Johnson |
| 1953 | Ann Schwartz |
| 1954 | Jane Dudley |
| 1955 | Sis Holland |
| 1956 | Helen Crain |
| 1957 | Covey Brittain |
| 1958 | Ann Tuck |
| 1959 | Lallie Wallace |
| 1960 | Donia Dickerson |
| 1961 | Jane Entrekin |
| 1962 | Polly Craig Glover |
| 1963 | Gray Bolster |
| 1964 | Jo Ann Bainbridge |
| 1965 | Florence Davis |
| 1966 | Carlene Gaskin |
| 1967 | Mary Stumb |
| 1968 | Ann Schull Lauterbach |
| 1969 | Kay Alexander |
| 1970 | Sissy Edge Payne |
| 1971 | Ann Harmer |
| 1972 | Em Crook |
| 1973 | Betty Finucane |
| 1974 | Jo Ann Hayes |
| 1975 | Katie Gambill |
| 1976 | Marie Maxwell |
| 1977 | Jane Corcoran & Lou Mudter Dimond |
| 1978 | Leigh Atkins & Liz Hackett |
| 1979 | Marsha Patterson & Laurie Aldredge |
| 1980 | Chrissie McClure & Sandra Lipman |
| 1981 | Mary Loveless & Missy Eason |
| 1982 | Gray Thornburg & Emily Frith |
| 1983 | Jean Ann Banker & Alice Whitson |
| 1984 | Marees Choppin & Katie Benson |
| 1985 | Vernon Peterman & Missy Voight |
| 1986 | Sallie Norton & Sarah Ramsey |
| 1987 | Florence Blair & Irwin Fisher |
| 1988 | Betsy Brittain & Margaret Riddell |
| 1989 | Lyn Cate James & Cindy Luna |
| 1990 | Allison Lucas & Edie Simpkins |
| 1991 | Janetta Concepcion & Mary Jo Johnson |
| 1992 | Judy Meadows & LaVoe Mulgrew |
| 1993 | Mary Hawkins & Mary Swords |
| 1994 | Elizabeth Coble & Scottie Coombs |
| 1995 | Carla Nelson & Kim Looney |
| 1996 | Adelaide Davis & Julie Branstetter |
| 1997 | Colleen Johnson & Karen Rich |
| 1998 | Ellen Duncan & Beth O’Shea |
| 1999 | Kim Dowland & Karlen Garrard |
| 2000 | Britt Anderson & Barbara Keith Payne |
| 2001 | Cathy Shull & Paige McClain |
| 2002 | Sarah Ann Ezzell & Sandra Sarratt |
| 2003 | Jane Corcoran & Beth O’Shea |
| 2004 | Lawrence Cook & Ann Kloeppel |
| 2005 | Bitsy Hughes & Elizabeth King |
| 2006 | Bal d’Hiver break |
| 2007 | Bal d’Hiver break |
| 2008 | Edie Simpkins & Mary Pillow Kirk |
| 2009 | Sarah Ramsey & Liz Hackett |
| 2010 | Teri Worthington & Langhorne King |
| 2011 | Anne Nesbitt & Jencie Tipton |
| 2012 | Kim Looney & Carla Nelson |
| 2013 | Elizabeth Coble & Laura Dale |
| 2014 | Irwin Fisher & Anne Riegle |
| 2015 | Mary Lee Bartlett & Amy Colton |
| 2016 | Mary Bess Corbin & Jenney Springer Keaty |
| 2017 | Kim Looney & Carla Nelson |
| 2018 | Betsy Hunt & Devereux Pollock |
| 2019 | Susana Huddleston & Cathy Krumm |
| 2020 | Ann Kloeppel & Caroline Smith |