Nashville K-9’s Wishes in Motion delivered exactly what the name promised on September 12: momentum for hope. Hosted by Prancing Horse of Nashville, the city’s exclusive Ferrari dealership, the invitation-only gala rallied Middle Tennessee’s enthusiast community and generous patrons to raise approximately $130,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The dealership’s glass-lined showroom set the stage. The iconic Ferrari F40 and F50 were centerpieces that caught the evening light as guests circulated among cars and conversation. Senator Jack Johnson’s band handled the soundtrack with a Nashville cadence that felt both elegant and easygoing. Between sets, attendees enjoyed thoughtfully paired food and wine, turning the showroom into a social salon where introductions came quickly and support followed.
The program’s emotional core belonged to the Make-A-Wish families. The Huff family took the stage to share how Make-A-Wish impacted their child and the light it brought during a difficult chapter. Their presence steadied the room and sharpened the purpose of the night. Guests were reminded why wishes matter, because they deliver strength, joy, and a sense of possibility when families need it most.
Throughout the evening, hosts Dr. Caroline and Ali Hemyari guided the room with the calm, community-first leadership they are known for in Nashville. Their message was simple and direct: this city shows up. Paddle raises and donations reflected that spirit, with contributions building toward the six-figure mark while conversations at the tables turned to future projects and continued support.
Prancing Horses’ environment added a distinctive note. A Teradyne Gurkha at the entrance and Ferrari 296 GTS catching the last light framed the evening with design and performance. Guests experienced the brand’s language up close while focusing on a mission that reaches far beyond the showroom. The pairing worked: craftsmanship alongside community, all in service of a cause that changes lives across Tennessee.
By night’s end, Wishes in Motion closed with gratitude for donors, volunteers, culinary partners, musicians, and the host venue. Just as important, it closed with momentum. The funds raised on September 12 will move quickly into the hands of Make-A-Wish, helping grant life-changing experiences to children facing critical illnesses and giving families memories that last.
For attendees, the takeaway was clear. When Nashville gathers with intent, meaningful outcomes follow. And for Make-A-Wish, the evening at Prancing Horse of Nashville ensures more wishes will take flight, one family at a time.
