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Two (2) Grandstand Tickets - 2026 Bass Pro Shops Night Race item
Two (2) Grandstand Tickets - 2026 Bass Pro Shops Night Race
$125

Starting bid

Enjoy an exhilarating evening at NASCAR’s Last Great Colosseum, Bristol Motor Speedway! The winning bidder will receive a redeemable certificate for two (2) grandstand tickets for the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Night Race this upcoming September. Whether you’re an avid NASCAR fan or looking to enjoy your first race, Bristol Motor Speedway is the place to experience it all!

Bristol Motor Speedway Commemorative Plaque item
Bristol Motor Speedway Commemorative Plaque item
Bristol Motor Speedway Commemorative Plaque
$50

Starting bid

Take home this limited edition of 2007, certified commemorative plaque featuring an authentic piece of concrete from the start/finish line at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile”, Bristol Motor Speedway! Number 832 of only 2007 made, this unique plaque is the perfect addition to any NASCAR fan’s home. Or hey, maybe you’re just a fan of one of East Tennessee‘s most iconic event venues. Either way, its a perfect gift to take home while supporting Talon Ridge Raptor Institute.

Superficial Chemical Peel — SkinWise Dermatology item
Superficial Chemical Peel — SkinWise Dermatology
$35

Starting bid

Enjoy a relaxing dermatological treatment with the experts at SkinWise Dermatology in Johnson City, Tennessee! This is perfect way to elevate your skin before you grab your sunscreen and show it off this summer. But what exactly is a superficial chemical peel? This service is a gentle skin treatment that exfoliates the outermost layer of skin to improve texture, tone, and radiance with minimal downtime. Safe for all skin types, this treatment leaves skin looking refreshed, brighter, and glowing.

Couple’s Massage — Meraki Blooms/Plante Roots Day Spa item
Couple’s Massage — Meraki Blooms/Plante Roots Day Spa item
Couple’s Massage — Meraki Blooms/Plante Roots Day Spa
$120

Starting bid

90-Minute Couples Massage Experience 🌿🕊️


Escape the demands of everyday life and indulge in a luxurious 90-minute couples massage experience generously donated by Meraki Blooms Therapeutic Massage LLC and Plante Roots Day Spa.


Enjoy side-by-side therapeutic massages in a serene spa environment while two experienced massage therapists customize each session to your individual needs. Whether you’re seeking deep relaxation, stress relief, muscle tension reduction, or simply quality time together, this experience is designed to leave both of you feeling renewed, refreshed, and restored.


Perfect for couples, friends, family members, or anyone looking to share a memorable self-care experience.


Package Includes:


* Two 90-minute customized massage sessions

* Side-by-side treatment in a relaxing spa setting

* Personalized therapeutic techniques tailored to each guest

* 90 minutes of relaxation, restoration, and connection


A perfect opportunity to unwind together while supporting the important work of Talon Ridge Raptor Institute.

Five (5) VitaTrim Shots — Performance Medicine item
Five (5) VitaTrim Shots — Performance Medicine
$50

Starting bid

The VitaTrim shot is an intramuscular vitamin injection designed to boost energy, support metabolism, and aid in weight loss efforts. Developed with the natural active form of B-12, hydroxocobalamin, along with other B vitamins and amino acids, these injections help people get the energy they need to live the lifestyle they want!

Courtesy Pass — Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium item
Courtesy Pass — Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium
$35

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The top bidder will take home a courtesy pass good for one visit to Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium! The pass includes: one (1) free vehicle entry, six (6) free passes to the barge, and six (6) free passes to the Planetarium show!


Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium is a 3,788 acre nature preserve located in Kingsport, TN, and is the largest city-owned park in the State of Tennessee. It boasts 44-miles of trails for both hiking and mountain biking, a state-of-the-art planetarium to spark our cosmic curiosity, and animal habitats to learn and connect with native wildlife! As one of our regions most famous and iconic parks, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to visit. Support Talon Ridge Raptor Institute’s mission to protect raptors and birds of prey while empowering our community by making a bid on this item today!

Half Day Fishing Experience — Bristol Anglers item
Half Day Fishing Experience — Bristol Anglers
$200

Starting bid

Bristol Anglers offers professional fishing guide services on local Northeast Tennessee waterways, Watauga or South Holston rivers, for a friendly and relaxing time on the water! Focusing on trout and small mouth bass, the top bidder will enjoy a half day fishing experience led by expert guide, Scooter Guinn, valued at $400. Whether you’re an experienced angler or new to the sport, you’re bound to leave this trip with great memories and exciting stories to tell!

Custom Fishing Rod Build — Hellbender Outfitters item
Custom Fishing Rod Build — Hellbender Outfitters
$100

Starting bid

The winner of this item will receive a redeemable gift certificate to Hellbender Outfitters in Elizabethton, TN, for a custom rod build! Choose between a fly, spinning, or casting rod and make it all your own. Hellbender Outfitters is a local, veteran-owned outdoors shop that has everything you need to enjoy your time outside — no one better to build your custom rod! Valued at $250, this is the perfect gift for that angler in your family!

Two (2) Admission Tickets — Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies item
Two (2) Admission Tickets — Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
$30

Starting bid

Enjoy a getaway to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, and explore the wonderful world of wildlife that lives beneath the waves! Nestled in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies’ mission is to “provide a world-class experience that fosters the conservation and research of our natural world through environmental education and exceptional animal care, inspiring and providing fun for visitors of all ages through immersive learning and unforgettable experiences.” Additionally, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies has been nationally recognized as one of the top aquariums in the country. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Ripley’s Aquarium is dedicated to the highest quality of animal care, welfare, and conservation.

Admission (2)/Astra Lumina (2) Tickets — Anakeesta item
Admission (2)/Astra Lumina (2) Tickets — Anakeesta
$50

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Enjoy two (2) admission tickets to Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee! Additionally, the top bidder will take home two (2) add-on tickets to Anakeesta’s Astra Lumina, an enchanted night walk amongst the stars! Take the gondola to the top of the mountain and enjoy all the park has to offer such as the Treetop Skywalk, the Anavista Smoky Mountain Observation Tower, and more! Stay after dark to experience the celestial wonder of Astra Lumina, the 15th experience in the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk Series, and a one of a kind in the country!

Homemade Carrot Cake — Nana Kaye’s Kitchen item
Homemade Carrot Cake — Nana Kaye’s Kitchen
$20

Starting bid

Nana Kaye’s Kitchen is back at it with their phenomenal 3-layered carrot cake with mouth watering cream cheese icing! This cake is DIVINE! Nana Kaye’s Kitchen, based in Kingsport, TN, is a local bakery, meal planning, and catering service that strives to fill your stomach with the comfort foods you’ll love! This cake is sure to bring smiles whether it‘s at your next get together or if it’s just your midnight snack. Either way, it will not disappoint! This item is made to order and will be available after July 7th, 2026.

Fine Art Print — Making Waves Photography, Andrea Kozlovic item
Fine Art Print — Making Waves Photography, Andrea Kozlovic
$120

Starting bid

The top bidder will take home this STUNNING 16”x20” fine art print from renowned marine photographer Andrea Kozlovic, founder of Making Waves Photography. Andrea is a Canadian-born photographer who spends her time between Toronto, Canada, and Cape Town, South Africa. Driven by her love for scuba diving and marine megafauna such as great white sharks, she uses her platform to advocate for marine wildlife and those communities who rely on the ocean.
Image Details:

  • Location: Vava'u, Tonga 
  • Subject: Humpback Whale


“We were called offshore for "crazy whales", which are super playful and interactive whales, and I had never seem them before. The water was ROUGH, but we drove until we found them. I remember holding my mask on my face with my one hand as I swam into the waves dragging my camera rig behind me in the other hand to swim to them — it was two "crazy whales"! They were twirling and spinning in the water, and it looked like they were moving along. Then this one (image subject) turned and swam directly under me, and I zoomed out SO fast and held my camera against me, thinking there was no way I got this whale in the frame. This was an image I had dreamt of creating for so long! It's from a few years ago and still one of my absolute favourite images to date.” - Andrea Kozlovic

Fine Art — Elise Askonas item
Fine Art — Elise Askonas item
Fine Art — Elise Askonas
$55

Starting bid

Take home a one of kind piece of fine art by one of our region’s finest multi-talented artists, Elise Askonas! Elise is a local (to Northeast Tennessee) tattoo artist and fine artist. As a painter, Askonas focuses on landscapes and figures, the cores of natural existence to the human experience. Askonas is influenced by artists such as Timur Akhriev and Jenny Morgan, along with their own experiences with neurodivergence. Askonas’ work often blends a mixture of realism and abstract, bringing together a painterly memory of a moment in time. Along with this piece of fine art, the top bidder will take home stickers designed by Elise and a yellow/green parakeet yard spinner.
Art Details:

  • Location/Date: North Carolina, 2022
  • Untitled
  • Gouache on paper
  • 5”x7”
Gift Basket — Tennessee Volunteers item
Gift Basket — Tennessee Volunteers item
Gift Basket — Tennessee Volunteers item
Gift Basket — Tennessee Volunteers item
Gift Basket — Tennessee Volunteers item
Gift Basket — Tennessee Volunteers
$100

Starting bid

Take home this Tennessee Volunteers themed gift basket featuring a 1998 National Championship football set in a display case, a homemade quilted throw, two mugs, and a Smokey Grey Riddell mini helmet.

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