September 20, 2002

Hot Air Affair

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A hot air balloon flying for the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center takes off Saturday as other balloons prepare to launch at the Turner Universal Hot Air Affair. The event benefited the Bill Wilkerson Center. (photos by Dana Johnson)

Hundreds of people came to the Turner Universal Hot Air Affair, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Music City Balloon Promotions Company, held last weekend in Franklin.

Hundreds of people came to the Turner Universal Hot Air Affair, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Music City Balloon Promotions Company, held last weekend in Franklin.

Carol Rhodes laughs as the fan nearly knocks her down as they inflate their hot air balloon.

Carol Rhodes laughs as the fan nearly knocks her down as they inflate their hot air balloon.

Tonya Rhodes helps get the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center balloon inflated.

Tonya Rhodes helps get the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center balloon inflated.