ADAMS, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Blue Jean Ball – featuring line dancing, giveaway games, and even a chance to go to jail – was celebrated Friday night, and it came with a big announcement from Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers: All rewards are now doubled.

“One of the biggest things that we want to advocate for is the fact that our board voted to move our cold case payout from $5,000 to $10,000,” Crime Stoppers Board President Amber Key told Clarksville Now.

Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Nicole Stagner & Alex Guerra at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Nicki Sauls, Adonia Kennedy, & Erin Yow at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Erin Yow at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Sara & Wes Golden at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Tim & Danielle Adair at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Lisa McClain & Gerald Steffan at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Patrick Wilkinson and Nathan Strong at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Nicoletta’s Catering at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Renee White & Rose Melton at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Robert Nash, Misty Nash, Teresa Wyatt, & Tommy Wyatt at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Nancy Ladd & Kevin Kennedy at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Amy Johnson, Claude Hutchinson & Amanda Hutchinson at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Lindsey & Adam Liberatore at Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean Ball at Events at Tranquility on February 9, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)

Cold cases include murders from years past that remain unsolved. Those aren’t the only crimes, though, for which the rewards have gone up. Crime Stoppers announced at the event that it has doubled its reward point system, bumping up payouts for all tips that result in an arrest.

The Blue Jean Ball is the main annual fundraiser for Crime Stoppers, which helps local law enforcement solve crimes, recover stolen property, catch wanted fugitives and convict criminals. Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit that operates solely off of donations to provides rewards for confidential tips.

This year’s ball included dinner by Nicoletta’s Catering, live music with Syd Hedrick, plus a live and silent auction. A line dance instructor kept everyone in step.

“We had a great turnout tonight for the Blue Jean Ball, and we couldn’t have done it without all of our table sponsors and our title sponsor, which was TVA and CDE Lightband,” said board member Erin Yow. “Thankfully, their partnership allows us to put on a fun evening like this so we can continue to spread the message of Crime Stoppers, what we do in the area, and how we’re trying to keep our community safe.”