Cherokee County Chamber Hosts Little Black Dress Scholarship Event

Fundraiser to benefit Gadsden State Community College student scholarship

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Little Black Dress Scholarship Event on March 5, 2026 at Dry Creek Chapel in Leesburg, Alabama. The event will feature live entertainment by Ben Perry and serve as a fundraiser for a scholarship supporting a Cherokee County student attending Gadsden State Community College. Individual tickets are $40, and table sponsorships are available.

Why it matters

The event reflects the Chamber's ongoing commitment to investing in the educational opportunities and futures of local students in Cherokee County. By raising funds for a community college scholarship, the event aims to help open doors for students and strengthen the local community.

The details

The Little Black Dress Scholarship Event will take place on March 5, 2026 at Dry Creek Chapel in Leesburg, Alabama. The evening will include live entertainment by musician Ben Perry. Proceeds from the event will go towards funding a scholarship for a Cherokee County student attending Gadsden State Community College. Individual tickets are $40, while table sponsorships for 6 or 8 guests are available for $350 and $375 respectively.

  • The event will be held on March 5, 2026.

The players

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

The local chamber of commerce organization that is hosting the Little Black Dress Scholarship Event.

Gadsden State Community College

The community college that will receive the scholarship funds raised at the event.

Ben Perry

The live entertainment performer scheduled to appear at the event.

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

The event sponsor organization.

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The takeaway

The Little Black Dress Scholarship Event demonstrates how local organizations can come together to invest in the educational futures of students and strengthen their communities. By supporting a community college scholarship, the event aims to open doors for local students and make a meaningful impact.