The MAC Gala
Gimme Shelter! Join us on April 3rd, 2026, at The Westin Chattanooga, where rock ‘n’ roll spirit will meet heartfelt compassion. This night will bring together animal lovers, community champions, and music fans for an electrifying celebration of hope and second chances!
Voted Chattanooga’s Best of the Best in 2025, the MAC Gala is McKamey’s largest and one of the best fundraisers in town! This black-tie event raises critically needed funding to support the life-saving work of MAC. You won’t want to miss this evening!
Voted Chattanooga’s Top Fundraising Event in 2025!
Turn Up The Volume With:
- Opening Act/Emcee: Talk Radio 102.3’s Jed Mescon
- Headlining Act: The Strolling Bones, Chattanooga’s Premier Rolling Stones Tribute Band
- Live Auction Featuring Victoria Meek Underwood With a Suite of One-of-a-Kind Items
- Snuggle Lounge With Adoptable Puppies & Kittens
- Delicious Three-Course Meal
- Silent Auction With Mobile Bidding for More Than 100 Items
- Complimentary Valet Parking
- Open Bar
- And Much More
Friday, April 3, 2026
The Westin Chattanooga
Rock ‘n’ Roll Black Tie Attire
Check-In | 6:00 pm
Program | 7:00 pm
The Strolling Bones Concert | 8:30 pm
Tickets: $275 for an individual
Tables: $2,750 for a table of ten
Discounted rooms available at The Westin
Receive the Red-Carpet Rockstar Treatment Including:
- Expedited Check-In With Complimentary Beverage on Arrival
- Access to Private Backstage Lounge With Dedicated Bartender and Special Canapés
- Personal Auction Check-Out at Table
- Specialty Seating Area During The Strolling Bones Concert
- Even More Fun Surprises!
Purchase your VIP Backstage Pass for just
$150 more per attendee!
Only 50 Backstage Passes available,
buy now before it’s too late!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available! For information regarding sponsoring the 2026 MAC Gala, please download the complete sponsor and event guide below.
Have a question about the event? Please contact the MAC Advancement Team
by email or by phone, 423-305-7141 or 423-305-6500 x8.
Dr. Jessica Bianco
Kyle Bianco
Allie McKamey
Angela Broome
Cole Webster
Gabby Webster
Karla McKamey
Dr. Joshua Singer
Lee Towery
Karla Woods
Micah Woods
Jessica and Kyle Bianco are proud Chattanooga natives who returned home to build their family and careers in the community they love. Jessica has dedicated 18 years to caring for animals at Dalton Animal Care—first as a student for eight years and for the past decade as a practicing veterinarian. Dr. Bianco has also served for six years as President of the Hamilton County Veterinary Association. Kyle has spent 14 years working for a regional power utility and is actively involved in civic life through service on several local nonprofit boards. Together, they are parents to two children, a dog, and a cat, and they share a deep appreciation for the important role animals play in family life. Jessica and Kyle are honored to serve as gala chairs and are excited to support McKamey’s mission and the powerful human–animal bond that enriches the Chattanooga community.
Professional Photography and Videography On Site
By attending the event, you consent to be filmed, photographed, broadcasted or otherwise recorded. You also give the McKamey Animal Center your consent to use your name, recording, photograph, likeness, voice, actions, silhouette, appearance, and any statements made by you, in any publicity, publications, promotional and marketing material, advertising, and any other print materials, webpages, electronic or other media or communication published or distributed by the McKamey Animal Center, in perpetuity and without compensation or notice.
Contact Us
McKamey Animal Center
4500 N. Access Rd.
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-6500
McKamey Animal Center was founded in 2008, serving the pets and people of the cities of Chattanooga, Red Bank and Lakesite, Tennessee. MAC is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.
