The Emerald O’ccasion Annual Dinner is a major fundraising event hosted by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee and will benefit the organization’s programs. The guest speaker will be acclaimed Paulist priest, Father Eric Andrews; popular talk show host Hallerin Hilton Hill will serve as master of ceremonies. The event features music and an exquisite meal. Tickets are $125 per person and include free green beer. Table hosts and sponsorships are available starting at $1,250. The event coincides with the week of St. Patrick’s Day, so “green tie” attire is suggested.

Cocktails in the ballroom begin at 5 p.m.; dinner served, 6 p.m.