Adrian and Martha Calvillo, who also renewed their vows after 18 years of marriage, regarded the event as an opportunity to celebrate the city as well. "This stadium brings back many family memories.

The evening event is being staged by an organization that Ferguson and his real-life husband created to help pay for the legal costs of challenging same-sex marriage bans.

The event, set for 7 p.m. at Embassy Suites in Franklin, will feature Michael Brown, host of the syndicated “Line of Fire” radio program.

Army Community Service will host the 2016 ScreamFree Couples Event with special guest and best-selling author, Hal Runkel, at Anniston Army Depot's White Oak Facility Aug. 20 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m..