Sponsorship Opportunities · The Return of the Hero
Present Sabin Howard to Nashville.
Over two evenings in December, Nashville will welcome Sabin Howard, the sculptor of “A Soldier’s Journey,” the 58-foot bronze at the heart of the National World War I Memorial. We are inviting a small number of mission-aligned partners to present this weekend to Nashville.
Bungalow Studios
The Belmont Mansion
two events
615-212-5768
One partnership · Two events
Every sponsorship covers both evenings
Each partner is recognized at the Friday film premiere and the Saturday talk, before Nashville’s business owners, executives, professionals, builders and patrons of the arts, and across our digital media, printed materials, social channels and email list.
Your reach beyond the room
Beyond the 160 guests, partners are promoted to Meriwether’s full audience across our channels before and after the weekend.
Friday · The Film Premiere
The Nashville premiere of HEROIC
| Date | Friday, Dec. 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Bungalow Studios, Nashville |
| Evening | Nashville premiere of HEROIC, the documentary on the making of Sabin’s memorial |
| After | Live interview with Sabin Howard and director Traci L. Slatton |
| Guests | Cocktail attire; guests and spouses welcome |
Saturday · The Main Event
Sabin Howard at the Belmont Mansion
| Venue | The Belmont Mansion, 1700 Acklen Ave, Nashville |
| Midday | Private VIP luncheon with Sabin Howard for VIP guests and top partners |
| 5:30 PM | Reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres |
| 6:30 PM | Sabin Howard’s talk and open Q&A |
| 8:30 PM | After-party at a private lounge |
Our guest of honor
Sabin Howard
Sculptor, “A Soldier’s Journey” · National World War I Memorial
- Among America’s foremost figurative sculptors, working from life in the tradition of the old masters
- With architect Joseph Weishaar, won the national design competition for the WWI Memorial over 350+ entries
- His 38-figure bronze relief was unveiled in Washington in September 2024
- Subject of HEROIC, a new feature documentary; now at work on the Grand Liberty Arch
Why partner
Your name beside a national story
The fastest-growing men’s organization in Nashville
Since our first gathering in April 2025: more than 25 events, book club chapters in two cities and expanding, and a co-hosted lecture series with Peter Thiel.
Your name beside a national story
Align your brand with the artist behind America’s World War I Memorial.
Experiences, not just logos
Top partners join Sabin at the Friday premiere and the private VIP luncheon.
An investment in culture
Support a nonprofit building men’s civic fellowship and a classical boys’ school in Tennessee.
Partnership tiers
Choose your partnership
Every sponsorship is a package across both events. The Cornerstone, three Keystone and two Pillar positions are available, and tiers are reserved in the order commitments are received.
- “Presented by” billing and top logo placement at both events
- Two VIP Weekend passes: Friday premiere of HEROIC with a guest/spouse, Saturday luncheon with Sabin, priority seating at the Saturday evening talk
- Remarks from the podium on Saturday
- Category exclusivity
- First right of refusal on future events
- Prominent logo at both events
- One VIP Weekend pass: Friday premiere of HEROIC with a guest/spouse, Saturday luncheon with Sabin, priority seating at the Saturday evening talk
- Acknowledgment from the podium
- Featured recognition in email and social
- Logo at both events
- One VIP Weekend pass: Friday premiere of HEROIC with a guest/spouse, Saturday luncheon with Sabin, priority seating at the Saturday evening talk
- Recognition in email and social
- Name listed among our Patrons & Friends at both events
- One General Admission ticket to Saturday’s talk
- Thanked in our email and social recognition
| Recognition & benefits · Both events | Cornerstone | Keystone | Pillar | Patron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event webpages for both events (meriwetheracademy.com) | Top logo | Logo | Logo | Name |
| Printed programs at both events | Top logo | Logo | Logo | Name |
| Email list and social channels | Featured | Featured | ✓ | ✓ |
| “Presented by” billing and category exclusivity | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Recognition from the podium | Remarks | ✓ | – | – |
| VIP Weekend passes (Friday premiere, Saturday luncheon, priority seating) | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| General Admission tickets | – | – | – | 1 |
| First right of refusal on future events | ✓ | – | – | – |
In-kind partners
We also welcome partners for wine and spirits, catering, cigars, florals, printing, photography and video. In-kind partners receive recognition matched to the value of their contribution.
About Meriwether Academy
Revitalizing the American spirit
Meriwether Academy exists to serve the men and boys of America and to revitalize the American spirit. Founded in Nashville in 2024, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building a fellowship of men through educational events on culture, history, philosophy and the arts, study clubs and wilderness expeditions, with a long-term mission to found classical boys’ schools, beginning in Tennessee.
A full house at the Belmont Mansion.
Recent guests at Meriwether
- Peter ThielThe Nashville Antichrist Lectures, co-hosted with The Pamphleteer
- Justin ShubowFormer Chairman, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
- Joe AllenAuthor of Dark Aeon · “AI as Antichrist”
- Dr. Jason PediconeFounder & CEO of The Paideia Institute · “How to Build a Movement”
- Dr. Alex PetkasHost, The Cost of Glory
- Dr. Mark AndersonChair of Philosophy at Belmont University · “The Tranquility of Order”
- Dr. Benjamin SmithAdjunct Professor of Philosophy at Belmont University · “A Republic of Virtue”
- Elijah Buffalino“The Anti-Propaganda Workshop”
Reserve your partnership
Present Sabin Howard to Nashville.
Tiers are reserved in the order commitments are received. Contact Warren to hold your position or to discuss a custom partnership.
Warren Steury, President
warren@meriwetheracademy.com · 615-212-5768
Meriwether Academy, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution (EIN 27-3280049). Sponsorships may be deductible as a business expense or, for individuals, as a charitable contribution to the extent the payment exceeds the value of benefits received; written acknowledgment will be provided. Please consult your tax advisor.