MAY 3 | 2025 | SATURDAY | 5:30 PM | ESN CAMPUS |
MAY 3 | 2025 | SATURDAY | 5:30 PM | ESN CAMPUS |
The Purple Martin Palooza is Episcopal School of Nashville’s biggest and most anticipated annual fundraiser. This year, we’ll have live music from Charlie Worsham and Dierks Bentley’s band. Local favorite Nicoletto’s will serve up handmade pasta and crisp salads, with dessert from Tennessee Cheesecake. An open bar will keep the drinks flowing with just about any libation you can imagine, including a special craft mocktail by chef Sean Brock. Adding to the excitement, our very own Ketch Secor, founder of Old Crow Medicine Show, will take the stage as auctioneer for a live auction packed with incredible prizes.
When does the Palooza start?
The gates to the Palooza open at 5:30 PM.
Where is the Purple Martin Palooza?
Episcopal School of Nashville
1310 Ordway Place
Nashville, TN 37206
Where do I park?
Parking will be available at East Nashville Magnet High School, located at 110 Gallatin Avenue, with ongoing shuttle service throughout the evening to Episcopal School of Nashville. There will be a sign in front of the driveway at ENMHS when you arrive. If you'd like to drop off guests at our campus before parking, please drop them off directly in front of the school at 1310 Ordway Place.
FAQ’s
Directions to parking from Episcopal School of Nashville:
1. Go straight ahead to stop at 14th S., TURN RIGHT.
2. Go 3 blocks on 14th St. to 4-way stop at Woodland St. TURN RIGHT.
3. Go several blocks to the traffic light at Five Points (Marathon Gas on right). Go STRAIGHT THRU TRAFFIC LIGHT on to Clearview.
4. Clearview MERGES right into 10 St. Go STRAIGHT THRU TRAFFIC LIGHT AT MAIN ST. on 10th St.
5. A few feet further on 10th St. TURN RIGHT INTO first EAST HIGH PARKING LOT. There should be an Episcopal School parking sign with an arrow.
6. When that lot is full, continue STRAIGHT ON 10TH ST into the next parking lot.
There will be a shuttle to pick you up and take you to ESN.
When are the silent and live auctions?
Bidding for the silent auction opens Thursday, May 1 and closes Saturday, May 3 at 7 PM. Bidding for the live auction will occur at the Palooza on Saturday, May 3 at 7 PM.
Where do I register & bid for the silent auction?
Bidding for the silent auction opens Thursday! Register now to access. This is a separate registration from the ticket you purchased to attend the Palooza. No worries, registering and logging in to bid is simple! Just follow the two step process below.
Click here to register for the auction.
Click "Get Tickets," and follow the prompts to register (there is no cost).
Return here when the auction opens this Thursday-Saturday, and click the button near "2025 Purple Martin Palooza" to enter the auction.
Enter or confirm a valid payment method.
Bid to your heart's desire!
I won an item in the auction! Now what?
At the end of the evening, if you've won any items, we ask that you kindly pick them up before you leave. If you're unable to pick up your items, or you're joining us virtually, we ask that you schedule a time to pick up your items between May 5-9, 8:15 AM - 4 PM. If you're unable to pick up your items during that time, please let us know.
Is the Palooza rain or shine?
Yes!
What’s the dress code?
Business Casual
Is there anything I can't bring to the Palooza?
No firearms. No outside food or drinks.
When does the shuttle run until?
The last shuttle from ESN to the parking lot will be at 8:30 PM.
Is there an age limit?
This event is for guests 21+.
