Summer season passes offered for $150 The Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) department is pleased to announce that all outdoor pools are now open for the season! Cool off at these pool locations: Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. (includes Splash Park); the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; the Longview Recreation Center at […]
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FREE BIG BAND CONCERT IN FRANKLIN
Wednesday, May 30th
Five Points Swing on June 1 at Performing Arts Center Enjoy the Big Band sound of 5 Points Swing on Friday, June 1, 2018. Swing music aficionados of all ages are invited to the free 7:00 p.m. concert in the Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave. in Franklin, TN. Five Points Swing […]
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE LION KING JR.
Wednesday, May 23rd
Scheduled for June 3 The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s award-winning children’s theatre group, the Star Bright Players Jr., presents open auditions for The Lion King Jr. on Sunday, June 3 at the Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave. Auditions will begin with a workshop from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 […]
Franklin Mayor Ken Moore to Designate June Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month
Monday, May 21st
Franklin—Mayor Ken Moore will present a Proclamation to the Board of Mayor and Alderman, Tuesday, May 22nd, designating the month of June as Alzheimer’s Awareness month in the City of Franklin. “Proclamations, such as this, will only help raise vital awareness needed for this disease,” states Nashville Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chair, Laura Musgrave. Alzheimer’s […]
SPLASHVILLE-NEW! WATER EXERCISE JUST FOR TEENS
Monday, May 21st
Franklin Recreation Complex Teens! Are you ready for some intense pool time? If you are up to the challenge, come to Splashville, a new water exercise class just for teens, ages 13-18 beginning Tuesday, June 5 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN. Take the $80, four-week Splashville challenge! The course meets […]
Free Pet CPR and First Aid Class from Nashville Veterinary Specialists and Animal Emergency
Friday, May 18th
Would you know what to do if your pet stopped breathing or was injured? Nashville Veterinary Specialists and Animal Emergency are offering a FREE Pet First Aid and CPR Class from 10am-12pm on Saturday, June 2nd. You do not need any previous medical training to attend. The class is free, but you must register because […]
Touch A Truck Event on Friday & Pinkerton Park Project Update
Friday, May 18th
FIRE TRUCKS, POLICE CARS, TRACTORS, & MORE! The City of Franklin Parks Department is hosting its annual Touch A Truck event on Friday, May 18. This free event will run from 5PM – 8PM. Trucks, equipment, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes will gather at Jim Warren Park where children of all ages, with […]
FREE ACTIVITIES ON MEMORIAL DAY
Wednesday, May 16th
May 28 at Timberland Park Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites you to celebrate Memorial Day at Timberland Park with free family activities. Bring the family, and visit Timberland Park on the historic Natchez Trace Pkwy. for four FREE programs: 9:30 a.m.-guided hike (1.5 miles over some strenuous terrain); 1:00 p.m.-edible plants walk and presentation; […]
Pet of the Week
Wednesday, May 16th
PET OF THE WEEK – Chasely (PUPPY ALERT!!!!!) Chasely is a super cute 7-month-old puppy looking for a home. She is a short haired Chihuahua-dachshund mix and would make a great family pet. Chasely is learning to walk on a leash and will need more puppy training in her new home. If you want to meet Chasely, […]
RABIES & MICROCHIP CLINIC SATURDAY
Wednesday, May 16th
Protect your pets Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) in Franklin will have its monthly public rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, May 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the shelter, 106 Claude Yates Dr. The public is invited to bring their cats or dogs for $10 rabies shots and $15 microchips. The rabies […]
Therapeutic Recreation Programs
Wednesday, May 16th
Bingo and Movie Night Planned for June The Therapeutic Recreation programs offered by Williamson County Parks and Recreation provide year-round leisure activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Therapeutic programs are led by Therapeutic Recreation Specialists who assist people with disabilities to develop skills and knowledge for daily living and community involvement. Recreation Specialists conduct monthly […]
BIG HARPETH CLASSIC TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Tuesday, May 15th
Register on-line for June tournament The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s Athletics Division will host the 23rd annual Big Harpeth Classic Tennis Tournament June 8-10, 2017. On-line registration is underway now, and events will be offered for men’s and women’s sanctioned singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Players must be USTA members to participate. […]
All pools open Memorial Day, May 28 The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department offers a $150 summer season pass (in-county rate) which includes outdoor pool use for individuals and families, plus access to indoor amenities at the following facilities from May 1- September 30: Franklin Recreation Complex; the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; […]
Ralph Drury Named 2018 Leadership Franklin Directors Award Recipient
Thursday, May 10th
Franklin, TN – Ralph Drury, founder and CEO Emeritus of the Drury Group and community volunteer, has been named the 2018 Leadership Franklin Directors Award recipient. Since arriving in Franklin in 1978, the Kentucky native and insurance professional has been active in the community. He is the founding member of Mercy Children’s Clinic, Franklin City […]
Franklin Releases Proposed 2018-2019 Operating Budget
Thursday, May 10th
Investment in infrastructure key in budget Franklin—City Administrator Eric Stuckey announced Monday, May 7, the City’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The proposed FY19 budget for all funds is $152,572,551 which represents a decrease of 2.8% compared to FY18. The proposed 2017-18 (FY18) general fund budget is $70,550,059, which represents an increase of 1.7% […]