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

Last night I went on a quest to find a copy of Twilight available to rent. After scouring (albeit Internet scouring) all the Redboxes between and around Franklin and Nashville, I finally found one. I didn’t notice all the “hype” around Twilght until the movie had already left the big screen and people were left […]

Have you laced up your cleats since high school? Don’t let kids be the only ones to enjoy competitive sports. Adults need some fun, too! Check out some of the leagues around town. Return to an old favorite sport or try your skills at something new. It’s sure to be an action-packed, so get in […]

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA CLASS AT LONGVIEW   The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department welcomes an “Introduction to Yoga” class at the Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill. Join Yoga instructor, Laurel Walsh as she introduces the basics and fundamentals of Yoga. This introduction is for participants who are new to Yoga, or […]

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s Senior Division is now accepting registration for its Lifestyle Enrichment Series. The series will provide educational sessions for seniors 55 and up that will be informative and enhance healthy lifestyle choices. A variety of topics will be discussed including nutrition, living with arthritis and stress reduction. These FREE […]

It is springtime and preparation for the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s summer camps is well underway. “Camp Will”, a seven week day-camp for children, adolescents and young adults ages 6-23 with physical or developmental disabilities, will be held at Walnut Grove Elementary School, Mondays through Fridays, June 1st  through July 17th (no camp on […]

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce April swim lessons and the “Spring Hill Sea Dragons” summer swim team at the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Drive. No membership is required. We are a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone, including out-of-county residents, can register for […]

Check out everything that is going on around Franklin for St. Patrick’s Day! Grab some Irish grub, take a hike or catch some live music. And don’t forget to wear green! Historic Downtown Franklin celebrated St. Patrick’s Day early on Saturday March 14 with the annual Feile Franklin. To see party pics from the Feile […]

Share your engagement and wedding stories with everyone you love! Instead of having to save newspapers for everyone, e-mail friends and family the link to your exclusive announcements on old.oldfranklinis.jlbdev.com. You can include up to 600 words and 6 images in each announcement. We can even put links to your wedding website, registry or blogs […]

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department announces two Spring Break road trip events hosted by the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. Please be aware that space is limited for these events, and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until full. Payment must be made by April 2nd for all trips […]

Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department announces the return of ballroom dance classes for adults and children to the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.    KIDS’ BALLROOM DANCE Kids will learn dance basics and the positive benefits of ballroom dancing including improved posture, coordination and socialization. Classes will be on Mondays, April 6th – […]

Featured Event: Williamson County Weddings and Events presents the 1st Annual Social Invitation Showcase. Come to CJ’s Off the Square on Sunday, February 22 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. to see the latest trends in social paper and invitations featuring all new designs for weddings, baby announcements, parties and more. Browse the brand new lines by […]

The Downtown Neighborhood Association and Kimbro’s Café will host a pot-luck supper Tuesday, February 17, at 6 p.m. to benefit the Sherry and Kenny Thomas family, who lost everything in an early morning fire at their Church Street home Thursday. “Neighbors and friends are urged to bring a dish and whatever they can to help […]

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department announces “Brush the Sky” a new paint-along art class for adults and teens (age 13 and older) at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road.   Make it a Friday night out with friends and paint along with April James as she shows you step-by-step how to create your […]

BELLA BEE PRINCESS WORKSHOP Bella Bee is a character building and glamour girl workshop that teaches girls the importance of inner beauty through an interactive makeover. In Bella Bee “Princess” Workshop, your princess will apply simple scented make-up products (lip gloss, no-drip nail polish, body glitz stick and body gel) which are hers to keep, while […]

CULINARY ARTS FOR EVERYDAY COOKS Joan Wherley, extension agent for the University of Tennessee offers a four-part cooking school called “Culinary Arts for the Everyday Cook”. The class covers kitchen basics like food prep, making flavorful stocks, knife skills, plating for eye appeal, the benefits of Mediterranean cooking, main dish soups, seafood and how to […]