October 25, 2025
The Omni Nashville Hotel
6:00 PM

About The Red Door Bash

Now in its ninth year, the Red Door Bash is Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The award-winning annual event celebrates free cancer support for individuals and families in 15 Middle Tennessee counties, and honors community leaders and volunteers for their giving hearts and extraordinary impact. In 2023, Emmy and Tony award-winning comedy writer, producer, and original Saturday Night Live writer, Alan Zweibel, was our featured speaker, adding to the event’s prestige. This year’s event is slated for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Omni Nashville Hotel.

Tickets to Red Door Bash are $300 and include a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres and three-course meal with wine service; access to a highly-curated silent auction that includes original art, hand-made jewelry, travel, fine dining experiences, and more.

The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6:00 PM, before guests are welcomed to enter the ballroom for the evening’s programming. Programming will take place through out the evening.

Over the years, Red Door Bash special guests have included award-winning news anchor, filmmaker, and writer Demetria Kalodimos, singer/songwriters Jenny Tolman and Dave Brainard, and recording artist Charlie Worsham. Additionally, the event has received multiple NFocus “Best of” awards, including Best Photo Op/Backdrop, Best Online Auction, and Best Special Guest.

2025 Red Door Bash Honorees

Anthony Barton
Nancy Saturn Award of Inspiration

Anthony has generously served Gilda’s Club as a board member, Development Chair, and Co-Chair of the inaugural Red Door Bash Gala in 2018. He continues to play a vital role in the event, which has raised $1.9 million to provide free cancer support in Middle Tennessee. His dedication also shines through on the Comprehensive Campaign Cabinet. 

Keith & Meryl Kraft
Red Door Champion Award

Keith and Meryl Kraft exemplify a deeply personal commitment to Gilda’s Club as lifetime donors, Will Power Society members, and campaign supporters. Keith has shared his time and expertise through service on the Board, Finance Committee, Property Committee, and Comprehensive Campaign Cabinet. Meryl brings heart and creativity to our community as an extraordinary Expressive Arts instructor.

The Krafts always show up — and always make a difference.