There will be men's and women's divisions with a doubles round robin format. All amateurs will be teamed with a current or former Middle Tennessee tennis team member or an area teaching pro. Plans are to have numerous prizes including trips and other fine gifts.

There will be a dinner party, tennis clinic and exhibition featuring current and former tennis greats on Friday, September 8. The doubles round robins will take place followed by a lunch and awards ceremony on Saturday, September 9.

This event is the only fundraiser for the Middle Tennessee tennis program. Anyone interested in participating as a player or sponsor should contact Director of Tennis Dale Short at 615/898-2957.

Sponsors from the 2005 event include: Platinum Sponsors - Mark Pirtle Ford-Mercury and Mark Pirtle Chevrolet; Morgan Keegan (David Yarbrough); Corporate Image Group (Joe Knose); Corky's Ribs & BBQ (Henry and Chris Huddleston); Andy and Dotty Adams; Bill and Sandy Neal; Robert and Suzanne Adams; Gold Sponsors - Quality Furniture (Butch Jones); San Antonio Technology Center (Joe Miller); Jersey Mike's Subs (Shane and Tanya Rea); Silver Sponsors - Josten's Corporation (Joe Graham); Bullock, Fly and Hornsby (Frank Fly); Stones River Country Club Tennis Shop (Bill Riddle and Lorinda Weiss); Granville and Martha Bouldin; Big Apple Bagels (Louie and Rhee Lotito); Peltier Chiropractic Center (Tom Peltier); Tom and Betsy Johns; Mike Albano; Bronze Sponsors - Walmart; Nevada Bob's; Doubletree Hotel; Wilson Racquet Sports; Phillips Bookstore (Earl Harris); Gem in the Box (Eddie and Brenda Smotherman); Valley Growers Garden Center (Suzie Tramel); Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farmer; Bill Clark; Mr. and Mrs. Ben McFarlin; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carter; Dr. and Mrs. Scott Corlew; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rust; Mr. and Mrs. Danny Wallace; Mr. and Mrs. Neal Stapp; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dray; Harris Florida; Ken Shipp; Mr. and Mrs. Rick LaLance; Mr. and Mrs. Matt Walker; Dr. and Mrs. David Ranz; Mr. and Mrs. Pat Meagher; Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Lewis; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wrather; and Jim McEachern.

Those who cannot participate may still donate. A minimum donation of $100 to the tennis program receives an official Middle Tennessee Tennis Hat and t-shirt along with BRAA membership credit. Please make checks payable to Middle Tennessee Tennis. Please mail donations to: MTSU, Attn. Coach Short
Box 465
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

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