Franklin, TN – Downtown, Events, Shopping, Restaurants, Antiques, Living and Entertainment

By Polly Bibb

More than 200 guests flooded into BRIDGES of Williamson County’s Arty Party.  With the aide from Arbonne International’s Local Independent Consultants, the Arty Party was a great success. In its seventh year, the Arty Party raised more than $43,000 to aide the domestic shelter. 

On Sept. 15 at The Factory at Franklin, cards cascaded across various blackjack and poker tables as BRIDGES supporters usegambled to win the grand prize of a $2,500 trip voucher. Guests were given cute cups filled with fake money for the casino as they entered the party, and fun was as easy as the roll of the dice.

BRIDGES supporters danced to band Roadmaster’s upbeat tunes, sipped on drinks and ate delicious food from Constant Craving Caterers, Del Rio Wine & Spirits, Off the Grill, Puckett’s, Speary’s and The Coffee Beanery.

In addition to the food and music, guests also had the opportunity to bid in a spicy, silent auction.  With items ranging from a historic, civil war cannon ball to a football signed by the Titan’s name to select Arbonne products. By the end of the night, Bridges raised a lot of financial support, and Matt Graves walked away as the grand prize winner with the $2,500 trip voucher.  
                                                                                                                    
  

All of the money raised will go directly to the support the shelter. BRIDGES representatives said that they appreciated everyone who came out to support their organization.  Among the local faces was Kimberly Malone-Haddox, owner of Shoe Boutique & Assesories pictured above, right.

As the only domestic violence shelter in Williamson County, BRIDGES of Williamson County is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting victims of physical, mental and sexual abuse. BRIDGES provides a 24-hour crisis hotline and features an outreach support group and a shelter at an undisclosed/unnamed/unidentified location.

To find out more, contact BRIDGES of Williamson County at:
BRIDGES of Williamson County
P.O. Box 1592
Franklin, TN 37065
615.599.5777
info@bridgesofwilliamsoncounty.com