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Round Table with Eric Jacobson

8:51 pm | Wednesday, Sep 14th

The Battle of Franklin Trust will host the Franklin Civil War Round Table featuring key-note speaker Eric A. Jacobson on Sunday, Oct. 9 at Carnton Plantation’s Fleming Center.
“The Civil War Round Table is a great way to educate the community about topics pertaining to the Civil War and the Battle of Franklin,” said Eric A. Jacobson, CEO of the Battle of Franklin Trust. “The story of General George Wagner’s life and his role at the Battle of Franklin is one of great complexity, and I look forward to sharing that story with our local community.”
Jacobson is the author of three books on the American Civil War, “For Cause & For Country,” “The McGavock Confederate Cemetery” and “Baptism of Fire.” He has been the CEO of the Battle of Franklin Trust since 2014, leading the non-profit organization in continued preservation of the Franklin battlefield, Carnton Plantation and The Carter House.
The Franklin Civil War Round Table meets monthly at Carnton Plantation’s Fleming Center, located at 1345 Eastern Flank Circle. The event begins at 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public. For more information on Franklin Civil War Round Table, email cwrt@yahoo.com, or visit http://www.franklinscharge.com/round-table.
About The Battle of Franklin Trust The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.

Williamson County Fair Recap

8:43 pm | Wednesday, Sep 14th

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Crowds young and old flocked to the AgExpo Park from August 5-13 for the 2016 Williamson County Fair, with the “Barnyard Mardi Gras” themed event offering something for everyone. And while a rainy August provided some logistical challenges, the 12th annual Fair set a number of records while making a significant impact on the community.

The Fair proved to be successful in many ways again this year, including a considerable increase in the number of competitive entries. With over 6,600 total entries across multiple categories, 43 winners placed in the top three and earned a cash premium. Categories including the quilt, sheep and cattle shows saw a record number of entries, with over 300 head of each shown as part of the livestock exhibits.

Despite battling rain and the forecast of bad weather, attendance remained relatively steady.

“Our traffic counts were down a bit due to the rain and forecast of rain throughout the Fair, but we’re very pleased with the event overall,” Fair Board Chairman Rogers Anderson said. “Every year, we try to introduce new features, and adding the online sales and accepting credit cards at the gates made the experience that much more convenient for our visitors. New and expanded partnerships with Page, Ravenwood and Centennial high schools helped the ticket booths, ride entries and parking system run smoothly.

“We especially want to thank our volunteers, vendors, the business community and an army of volunteers for their generous support of the Fair. Another way we highlight giving back to the community is our annual ‘Pay It Forward Night, Benefitting GraceWorks Ministries,’” Anderson said. “Williamson County residents and visitors brought in over 6,000 pounds of donations, including various canned foods and household items, such as diapers and laundry detergent. These donations helped to fill a huge need for GraceWorks and the people they serve. Once again, the willingness of our Fair visitors to step up and support their neighbors reminds us of what a special place we live in.”

GraceWorks Food Pantry Coordinator Phil Rutledge said the donations are much needed, particularly at this time of year.

“This will fill in many of the empty shelves we have and allow us to provide nutritious baskets of food to our neighbors in need,” Rutledge said.

The Williamson County Fair will return August 4-12, 2017 and Anderson said the Fair Board is looking for community-minded individuals who might have a desire to serve in a leadership capacity.

“Many of our committee chairs have been fulfilling their roles for the past 12 years, and we welcome folks who want to become more involved as an event chairman in a number of different areas,” Anderson said.
For more information, visit www.williamsoncountyfair.org.

State Releases 2016-2017 Testing Information

7:58 pm | Tuesday, Jul 26th

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As the start of a new school year approaches, we know you may have questions about assessments, particularly in this time of change. We are pleased to pass along some updates that we received from the Tennessee Department of Education today. Maximizing instructional time and reducing testing is a priority for our state, which we believe is important as well. The changes to assessments in the 2016-17 school year reflect these priorities.

Questar, a national leader in large-scale assessment, will be the primary vendor for the 2016-17 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) and the state is committed to putting forward a better testing experience this year so we are able to measure student learning in a meaningful way.

TCAP has been the state’s testing program since 1988, and it includes state assessments in math, English language arts, social studies, and science. As the state has transitioned to better academic standards in math and English language arts over the past several years, those tests have become more fully aligned to what students are learning. These assessments now include rigorous questions that measure students’ critical thinking, writing, and problem solving skills. As in previous years, students in Tennessee will continue to take TCAP, but it will be shorter this year. This improved test measures how well your child has mastered the skills and content at his or her grade level.

Last year, students across the state had their testing experience interrupted due to difficulties with the previous vendor. This year’s assessment, which has been designed and reviewed in partnership with Tennessee educators, keeps the same goals of focusing on real-world skills, but has greatly improved logistics and reduced testing time. TCAP tests will have a variety of questions ranging from traditional multiple-choice questions to ones that require students to explain their answers, show their work, and compose well-organized essays.

With this assessment, you will receive a detailed parent report, where each subject will be broken down into categories of skills to show where a student is doing well or needs some extra help. Teachers and parents can use this information to provide more focused support or to find opportunities for enrichment, depending on the student’s needs. We are committed to the progress and growth of your child, and TCAP is one way that helps to ensure that every child is on the path to success.

Here are some specific details that have been shared with us by the state:

Overall, students will spend approximately 30 percent less time taking state tests this year. For the typical third grader, this year’s state assessment will be three and a half hours shorter than last year. For our English language arts assessments, the total overall time has been reduced by about 30 percent for all our students. Our social studies assessment for grades 3-8 is two-thirds shorter than it was last year.
Students will take the state assessment in one window at the end of the year. In other words, Part I will be eliminated in all subjects. While the state assessment will still include a writing component, it will be given a single administration window at the end of the school year. This ensures teachers have time to cover all of their content and alleviates numerous logistical challenges.
In addition, the State will phase in online tests over multiple years. For the upcoming school year, the state assessment for grades 3–8 will be administered via paper and pencil. However, the department will work closely with Questar to provide an online option for high school End of Course exams if both our schools and the testing platform demonstrate early proof of successful online administration.

As we begin the new school year, it is important to remember that the TCAP results from these tests are just one piece of the overall educational puzzle. Both the Tennessee Department of Education and our district are working to ensure that tests provide meaningful information for teachers, student, and parents and that they have an appropriate, balanced role in our schools.

More information about the tests, as well as practice materials, will be available in the coming weeks. We encourage you to visit the State Department of Education’s website at www.tn.gov/education/section/assessment for more information.

We hope you continue to enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to welcoming your children back for the first day of school on Friday, August 5.

Sincerely,

David L. Snowden, Ph. D.
Director of Schools

Improvements on Hillsboro Road

6:54 pm | Friday, May 20th

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This project is the second phase of the overall Hillsboro Road Improvements Project, creating roadway and utility infrastructure upgrades to Hillsboro Road, State Route 106. Aspects of this project include:

Widening from a 2-lane roadway with shoulders to 3-lanes (includes a new center turn lane) with curb and gutter (widening is symmetrical along the roadway’s existing centerline); New 4.0’ Bike lanes on both sides; New 3.0’ grass strip with street trees; New 5.0’ sidewalk along both sides of the roadway, up to Claude Yates; New street lighting along both sides using decorative street light poles; Northbound right turn lanes (in addition to the 2 travel lanes and center turn lane) to be added in front of Franklin High School and at both of the Joel Cheek Blvd. and Claude Yates Drive Intersections; Installing a traffic control signal at Claude Yates Drive to help with Franklin High School Traffic; Upgrading the Joel Cheek Blvd. traffic signal; Relocating all overhead utilities into underground duct banks; Upgrading older and undersized water and sanitary sewer utility lines; and Installing a new storm water sewer system with catch basins and yard inlets. These upgrades take place in both State Rights-of-Way and City/Public Easements.

Project Length & Limits
Total project length is approximately 0.827 Miles.
Beginning: Along Hillsboro Road (SR-106), by Independence Square/1200 feet north of Del Rio Pike.
Ending: Along Hillsboro Road (SR-106), just south of the Mack Hatcher Parkway (SR-397) intersection.

Construction Timeframe
The construction contract was awarded to Eutaw Construction Company in March 2016. The contract time starts on April 18^th. You may see traffic control devices and erosion protection measures installed later in April. Actual construction will begin in early May. The project is scheduled to last 14 months, with completion by August 2017. This is an aggressive schedule for the contractor to follow, considering the vast amount of utility relocation work. The City will work closely with the local utility companies to make sure they help get this project completed in a timely manner.

Project Contact
William Banks – Project Manager
William.Banks@franklintn.gov
(615) 550-6677

For more information, please contact the City of Franklin.

Carnival at CoolSprings Galleria

2:48 pm | Thursday, May 19th

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The Carnival is coming to CoolSprings Galleria June 16 through Jun 26 and will be located in the parking lot near the Belk Men’s and Kid’s entrance. It is going to be fun for all ages!

CoolSprings Galleria is a more than one million square-foot super-regional shopping destination featuring more than 150 stores including The Apple Store, American Girl, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brighton Collectibles, The Cheesecake Factory, Forever 21, H&M, J. Crew, Pottery Barn, Pandora, White House | Black Market, Williams-Sonoma and many more. CoolSprings Galleria is anchored by Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Macy’s and is conveniently located off I-65 at exits 68 and 69, just fifteen miles south of Nashville. For additional information, find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CoolSpringsGalleria, follow us on Twitter @ShopCoolSprings or visit www.CoolSpringsGalleria.com.

11th Annual Music and Memories

2:32 pm | Thursday, May 19th

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The FiftyForward Martin Center is pleased to announce that Grammy-award winner Amy Grant will headline the 11th Annual Music and Memories concert on Tuesday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. benefiting the FiftyForward Martin Center.

Amy Grant’s career spans more than 30 years and stretches from her roots in gospel to becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales exceed 30 million. In addition to six Grammy Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards and has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Every day, 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the age of 65. As the needs of this rapidly growing demographic grow to unprecedented levels so does the need for programs, services and resources to address their needs.

FiftyForward serves a vital need in our community by giving older adults a place to fellowship, find needed resources, and engage in community involvement. Currently, adults 65 years and older are the fastest growing demographic and the FiftyForward Martin Center is advancing their mission to meeting increased needs.

VIP Package $110 includes VIP reception at The Franklin Theatre
Premier Seating at The Franklin Theatre
Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres
An opportunity to meet Amy Grant.

To purchase a VIP package, call the Center at 615-376-0102.

For more information about The Martin Center, visit www.themartincentertn.org. For more information about our agency, visit www.fiftyforward.org or call Susan W. Sizemore, Director of Communications at (615) 743-3411or SSizemore@fiftyforward.org

Sponsored by Jackson Life

About FiftyForward

Founded in 1956, FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning. With seven active aging centers offering educational and wellness programs throughout Davidson and Williamson counties, the non-profit organization also features FiftyForward Adult Day Care Services, FiftyForward Meals on Wheels as well as the FiftyForward Care Team offering care assessment and services to homebound adults. FiftyForward Travel offers adventures (near and far) and Senior Center for the Arts and the Larry Keeton Theatre, located in FiftyForward Donelson Station, features performing arts for all ages. Learn more about FiftyForward resources and volunteer opportunities by visiting: www.fiftyforward.org.

Franklin Rodeo

12:00 am | Thursday, May 19th

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The Rodeo will be held three nights: May 19, 20 and 21, beginning at 7 pm at the Ag Expo Center. For more information and tickets visit, FranklinRodeo.com.

Here is a glipse behind the history of the Franklin Rodeo from FranklinRodeo.com:

For over 65 years now, cowboys and cowgirls have stampeded to Franklin, Tennessee in early May to participate in what is billed as the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi. The Franklin Rodeo is a project of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club, which has now celebrated over six decades of excitement since its beginnings.

The Franklin Noon Rotary Club was chartered January 13, 1948 with 14 members. Judge Jim Warren served as the club’s first president. Despite its humble beginnings, today the club has almost 150 members representing a large cross section of business backgrounds in one of Middle Tennessee’s favorite places to live.

For most members of the newly formed Franklin Rotary Club, this truly was their first rodeo

Soon after its creation, the newly formed club began looking for a fundraising project. Long-time Franklin Rotarian Jim Hayes remembers hearing about it. “Someone hit on the idea of having a rodeo, but there was a small problem. We had one man, Dr. Harry Guffee, who had actually seen a rodeo and a couple of other people who had migrated up from Texas,” Hayes relates. “Dr. Guffee, along with transplanted Texans John and Preston Fowlkes and Bob Corley were principals in carrying the torch,” according to Hayes. “Another significant person was Ed Moody, who managed the rodeo from the 1950’s until 1984.”

The first rodeo was planned for Saturday, May 6, 1949 with a parade leading up to it and was a rousing success. It was led by then Tennessee Governor Gordon Browning, local Rotarians and visiting cowboys. Bands from Franklin High School and the Columbia Military Academy also participated. About 1,000 4-H kids and their parents were in town and they joined in too. Many county residents rode their horses to town for the event so they also joined the parade. That started a tradition that goes on to this day.

Hayes said the rodeo’s first years were tenuous. “There were several times during the early history of the rodeo when the Rotary Club toyed with canceling it. They’d have one year where they’d make money and one where they’d have bad weather and lose money.” But the event went on, and Hayes attributes that to the character of Rotarians. “There were some strong beliefs among some members of the club that the rodeo would be a good long term event.”

During the past six decades, the rodeo has produced over two million “bucks”

Over the past 64 years, over $2.5 million has been raised for community causes, including everything from college scholarships to medical care. Hayes said, “In the ‘60’s, there was a shortage of physicians, dentists, and trained nurses in our county. For many years the Franklin Noon Rotary Club gave scholarships to medical, dental and nursing schools. That financial aid produced a number of good doctors, dentists, and nurses.” Funds often also went to buy band uniforms and library books for the public schools. Following the 1950 rodeo, the Review Appeal newspaper printed, “Not only will the reader have the time of his life (at the rodeo), but he is assured that his 60 cents (admission) will be spent wisely – adequate uniforms for the FHS band.”

Hayes believes the rodeo is part of the fabric of the community. “We were an agrarian community—we were farm oriented, and for rodeo week, it became the main thing we did and the biggest event to happen in Franklin year round.”

Hayes added that even though the population of Williamson County has grown exponentially and has shifted away from agriculture, the rodeo is still woven into the fabric of the community.

Today’s rodeo looks a lot different than the first one held in 1949. The event spans three nights, is held inside an air conditioned arena and attendance exceeds the entire 1949 population of Franklin. And the sixty-cent admission of that first rodeo won’t even buy a soft drink today.

But two things do remain the same—fans still have a good time and the community still benefits from the work of the Franklin, Tennessee Noon Rotary Club.

Homes for the Holidays

2:04 pm | Sunday, Dec 6th

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Tour to showcase homes and churches for two nights of festive décor, holiday fare and music

First Tennessee Bank presents Homes for the Holidays Candlelight Tour benefiting Bridges Domestic Violence Center and historic preservation will be held Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. each night. Visitors will get an inside look into several Franklin homes and churches and enjoy the various styles of holiday decorations that exhibit the balance between historic charm and modern allure. The tour falls on the same weekend as the Heritage Foundation’s Dickens of a Christmas event, and guests are encouraged to come for the celebration and stay for the home tours.

In making the announcement, founding Bridges board member and historical preservationist Pam Lewis said, “We’re so pleased to open a festive collection of lovely historic and new homes along with several churches for a holiday candlelight tour in downtown Franklin. This tour demonstrates the rich heritage we enjoy in Franklin and highlights creative ways to celebrate, decorate and enjoy the blessings of the season.”

Homes and churches on the tour include:

Phillip Catholic Church – Old Sanctuary, 113 2nd Ave. South
Cumberland Presbyterian, 615 W. Main Street
Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue
Ty’s House – Hard Bargain Association, 608 Mt. Hope Street
O’More College of Design, 423 S. Margin Street
Landmark Books, 114 E. Main Street
The home of Lisa and Brian Beathard, 704 Fair Street
The home of Kelly and Chad Dannenfelser, 315 Fourth Ave. South
The home of Ann Johnson, 1211 Carnton Lane
The home of Lydia and Tom Miller, 1328 Carnton Lane
The home of Erika and Marcus Frazier, 1508 Holmes Circle
The home of Rebecca and John Burns, 1136 Carnton Lane

“We’re pleased to celebrate the holidays while acknowledging the history of the Lotz House,” said Lotz House Executive Director J.T. Thompson. “The festive decorations will make the visitors feel as if they have stepped back in time with the Lotz family.”

The variety of historic and new sites on the tour will be filled with special collections and personalized décor that celebrate their own unique traditions. The Lotz House will serve holiday fare such as hot cider and Christmas cookies. Decorations in the house will be representative of the time period of the 1864 Battle of Franklin, with fresh décor of pulled cotton, harvested nuts, fresh apples, magnolia leaves and holly. The home of Ann Johnson will offer festive foods and feature her collection of antiques, salvaged barn wood floors and refurbished cedar beams. Cumberland Presbyterian will provide holiday music, period décor and a 25-foot Christmas tree. The campus of O’More College of Design will be decorated by its talented design students. The home of Rebecca and John Burns will feature handmade crocheted Christmas ornaments and a Crystal angel collection. Period costumed and festive interpreters and holiday music will be at many of the sites throughout the tour.

Advance tickets are $30 per person or two for $55 and include a tour of all homes and churches. Tickets at the door on Dec. 12 and 13 are $32 per person or two for $60. Groups of 10 or more are $25 each. Please note that tickets are non-refundable. Tour patrons are welcomed to split up the tour over both days if desired.

Tickets are available at these locations:

Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, 615-790-7190, lotzhouse.com
The Heritage Foundation, 134 2nd Ave North, 615-591-8500, historicfranklin.com
Bridges Domestic Violence Center, 615-599-8064, bridgesdvc.org
Westhaven Resident’s Club, 401 Cheltenham Ave, 615-791-9250, westhaventn.com
Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 150 4th Avenue North G-250, 615-791-7554, visitfranklin.com
The Shop Around The Corner, 117 3rd Avenue North, 615-599-1652
FirstBank, 510 Columbia Avenue, Suite 106 at 5 Points, 615-435-2460, firstbankonline.com

About First Tennessee Bank

First Tennessee Bank was founded during the Civil War in 1864 and has the 14th oldest national bank charter in the country, as well as one of the highest customer retention rates of any bank in the country. First Tennessee and FTN Financial are part of First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE:FHN), which has 4,300 employees. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Forbes, Working Mother and American Banker magazines. More information is available at www.FirstTennessee.com.

About Bridges

Bridges Domestic Violence Center serves women, men and their children affected by domestic violence, ensuring a safe transition to successful independent living through education, intervention and case management. More information is available at www.bridgesdvc.org.

2016 Featured Artist

3:46 pm | Tuesday, Dec 1st

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May 2016 will mark the 75th year of Nashville’s rite of spring, the Iroquois Steeplechase, as Music City’s annual celebration of the time-honored traditions surrounding horse racing in Tennessee. Among those traditions is the selection of a Featured Artist by the Volunteer State Horsemen’s Foundation, the non-profit organization behind the Steeplechase.

The Iroquois Steeplechase has chosen Chattanooga-based artist Hollie Berry to create its official painting for the 75th anniversary, a work that will reflect the iconic race and be available for purchase in the non-profit’s annual online auction.

Berry, a full-time artist who often celebrates horses in her work, is a Steeplechase race-day veteran and has long admired the organization’s work.

“I’ve been fascinated with horses ever since I can remember, and I look forward to the races each year,” Berry said. “For me, it’s all about the action of the horse, the excitement of the race and the thundering sound of hooves as the horses run past you on the green. I’ve also fallen in love with the vibrant colors of the silks and the fantastic hats and finery of the spectators—I can’t wait to convey all of that in my painting.”

Dwight Hall, chairman of the Volunteer State Horsemen’s Foundation, says the committee selected Berry for her particular passion for equine painting and for her attention to detail in bringing the sport to life on canvas.

“Hollie has a very obvious gift for taking what makes steeplechasing so fascinating, and translating that in her work,” Hall said. “We believe she will be able to capture the magic of the day, and that the viewer will be able to feel the race-day excitement through Hollie’s art.”

Berry says she first heard about the Featured Artist designation through a friend, and has since been working toward the honor. She went so far as to meet with 2014 Featured Artist Christopher Huffman to gain a better understanding of the role, and paid special attention during last year’s races through her camera lens.

“Last year, I brought my camera and began taking photos and making notes of my surroundings in preparation for my submission. I’ve been practicing from those images, until I felt that my portfolio application would be up to the Steeplechase standards,” Berry said. “I’ve been working towards this for two years, and couldn’t be more honored or thrilled to have been selected.”

Berry is currently working with the Volunteer State Horsemen’s Foundation on the composition and direction of the painting, which will be revealed in Winter 2016. To learn more about the artist and her work, visit www.art-instincts.com.

For more information about pre-purchasing a limited-edition print, call the Iroquois Steeplechase offices at 615-591-2991.

Tickets to the Iroquois Steeplechase’s 75th anniversary race on May 14, 2016 are now available. For more information, visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org.

MORE ABOUT THE IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE

This iconic sporting event has been Nashville’s rite of spring since 1941, attracting more than 25,000 spectators to watch the best horses and riders in the world race over hurdles on a three-mile turf track. Held the second Saturday of each May at Percy Warner Park, the Iroquois Steeplechase is Music City’s annual celebration of time-honored traditions, Tennessee hospitality and Southern fashions.

Those who attend enjoy areas for families, well-appointed tents and individually organized tailgates where the emphasis is on race day pickings, larger-than-life hats, Honey Jack Juleps and crowd-pleasing recipes. More importantly, guests support a cause at the heart of the event: Since being designated as the official charity in 1981, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has received more than $10 million from Iroquois Steeplechase proceeds. For more information, go to www.iroquoissteeplechase.org.

Santa Claus is coming to town

2:32 am | Saturday, Nov 28th

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Columbia
Monday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
“Sleigh Ride”
Downtown Columbia at Public Square. 931-388-3647 or columbiamainstreet.com

Fairview
Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.
“Christmas Around the World”
Starts at France Manufacturing on Highway 100 and ends at Fairview Ballpark.
615-799-9290 or fairviewchamber.org

Franklin
Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.
Starts at Boyd Mill Avenue at Jim Warren Park and travels down New Highway 96 West to Third Avenue South then down Main Street ending at 11th Avenue North.
https://www.facebook.com/Kiwanis-Christmas-Parade-Franklin-Tennessee-USA-354101974751789/?fref=ts

Gallatin
Saturday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m.
“It’s a Magical Christmas”
Starts on Steam Plant Road and ends at Gallatin High School.
615-452-4000 or gallatintn.org

Goodlettsville
Saturday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m.
Starts at Memorial Drive, then right on Main Street ending at Goodlettsville Plaza.
615-851-2234 or goodlettsvillechamber.com

Hendersonville
Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m.
“Who-ville Spectacular”
Starts at Drakes Creek Park and ends at the Post Office. 615-517-5714 or holidayfesttn.org

Lebanon
Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.
“Songs of Christmas”
The parade is in downtown Lebanon through the square and Main Street. Darryl Worley is the Grand Marshal.
615-444-5503 or lebanonwilsonchamber.com

Leiper’s Fork
Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.
“Fun, Quirky, Country”
Southall Road through the village on Old Hillsboro Road. 615-364-9152 or visitleipersfork.com

Murfreesboro
Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.
“Christmas Around the World”
Starts at East Main Street and Middle Tennessee Boulevard and ends at West Main at Walnut. 615-893-5373 or wgnsradio.com

Nashville
Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.
“Miracle on Broadway”
This parade begins at Eighth Avenue traveling eastbound on Broadway to Second Avenue North, crossing over the Cumberland River ending at the base of the Woodland Street bridge. Jana Kramer is this year’s Grand Marshal. 615-872-2452 or nashvillechristmasparade.com

Spring Hill
Saturday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m.
Begins at Home Depot and runs through Main Street to Beechcroft Road and into Evans Park.
931-487-0027 or springhilltn.org