NASHVILLE, Tenn. –The Iroquois Steeplechase sponsored by Bank of America, benefiting The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, announced tickets are now on sale for a new venue, Royal 615 Lounge located in centerfield and presented by Conrad Nashville. The 81st annual race meet will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Percy Warner Park. Advance purchase ticket prices for this new venue are available at Royal615Lounge.com.
“Last year we saw a tremendous boost in centerfield with a younger crowd for Iroquois Steeplechase. We are launching Royal 615 Lounge to host guests who will enjoy DJ entertainment, craft cocktails and a vibrant vibe to celebrate Nashville’s rite of spring,” said Dwight Hall, Chairman of the Iroquois Steeplechase Race Committee. “Iroquois Steeplechase welcomes a diverse audience and this taps into an elevated experience for those in the inside the race track.”
“Conrad Nashville is excited to partner with The Iroquois Steeplechase, the annual event to kick off the social season here in Music City. The Royal 615 Lounge experience is sure to be a highlight of this time-honored tradition with its bold design and locally influenced flavor, it really portrays the elements of our Conrad Brand,” said General Manager Martin Wormull.
Tickets are available for tailgating, individual tickets and hospitality tents for those in the box seats. For more information visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org.
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is the primary beneficiary of the Iroquois Steeplechase. Throughout the past 39 years, the Iroquois Steeplechase has donated more than $11 million to the hospital through the annual meet. The race meet also donates to other local charities including the Friends of Warner Parks.
About The Iroquois Steeplechase
The Iroquois Steeplechase is an iconic sporting event that has been Nashville's rite of spring since 1941. Held the second Saturday of each May at Percy Warner Park, the annual event attracts more than 25,000 spectators and is Music City's celebration of time-honored traditions, Tennessee hospitality and southern fashions. The event also supports several philanthropic causes and has donated nearly $11 million to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt since 1981. To learn more about Steeplechase, visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org.
About Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals, treating and helping to prevent a full range of pediatric health issues from colds and broken bones to complex heart diseases and cancer. Achieving 10 out of 10 nationally ranked pediatric specialties in 2021, Children’s Hospital was again named among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” for the 15th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Children’s Hospital earned the distinction as the No. 1 pediatric hospital in Tennessee, and in a new regional ranking, sharing first place in the Southeast Region.
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, a nonprofit organization, opened in 2004, expanded its physical space in 2012, and recently added four new floors encompassing 160,000 total sq. ft. The new expansion helps to advance the size and scope of the hospital's mission. For more about Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt: ChildrensHospitalVanderbilt.org
About Conrad Nashville
Ideally situated in the heart of Music City, Conrad Nashville gracefully blends urban sophistication with refined elegance to create a luxury retreat within the bustle of the city. Pairing Southern hospitality with a new era of modern luxury, the 13-story hotel is a wonderful addition to the city's newest mixed-use development, Broadwest. Designed by Champalimaud Design, the property caters to guests through its decor, culinary and artistic offerings which include an open-air and locally inspired kitchen, stylish poolside experience, and a state-of-the-art wellness center. The 234 spacious guest rooms and suites are complete with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer incredible views of Nashville, as well as over 17,000 square feet of multi-purpose, event space for meetings and social events for locals and travelers alike. Conrad Nashville is managed by Chartwell Hospitality and marks its first franchised luxury property. For more information, visit www.nashville.conradhotels.com and follow Conrad Nashville on Facebook and Instagram.
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