High Hopes is happy to announce their inaugural 2018-2019 Kindergarten classroom. Expansion of the School at High Hopes is bringing with it four new classrooms slated to finish in the fall of 2018. One of these classrooms will serve as a State approved, inclusive kindergarten. In its new state-of-the-art facility, the Kindergarten at High Hopes […]
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‘DISCOVER WILLIAMSON’ SEEKS SENIORS FOR SPRING CLASS
Friday, Mar 9th
Franklin, TN Community Get to know your county in-depth! Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce registration for the Discover Williamson program for seniors (55+). Active adults interested in learning more about Williamson County and the many homegrown opportunities to make a difference in our community are invited to enroll. The Discover […]
AARP Smart Driving Course Offered for Seniors
Friday, Mar 9th
AARP SMART DRIVING COURSE OFFERED FOR SENIORS May 1 and 3 in Spring Hill The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department will offer the two-day AARP Smart Driving course for seniors on May 1 and 3 at the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr. Course registration opens March 19 and ends April […]
FREE SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR
Friday, Mar 9th
March 21 at Williamson County Enrichment Center Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites all area seniors (55+) to a free Senior Resource Fair, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave. in Franklin. Bring a friend along and join the fun from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the banquet hall […]
Blue & Gray Days
Thursday, Mar 8th
November 8-10, 2018 Blue & Gray Days draws hundreds of school children and adult spectators every year. Hosted by Carter House and Carnton, guests will meet Civil War re-enactors and get hands-on experience with clothes, trades, and weapons of the past. This living history experience is the perfect field trip and great for families. For additional […]
Michael W. Smith Shares a Powerful and Moving Performance at BrightStone’s 16th Annual “Music That Touches the Heart”
Thursday, Mar 8th
FRANKLIN, TN — BrightStone’s 16th Annual “Music That Touches the Heart” benefit held February 21st in Liberty Hall at the Factory at Franklin, featured Michael W. Smith, who performed along with several other award winning songwriters including Gordon Kennedy, Rob Arthur, Saul Zonana, Tim Nichols, and Neil Thrasher. BrightStone would like to thank the hundreds […]
BURGER UP COOL SPRINGS WELCOMES NEW MANAGERS, EMPHASIZES LOCAL SOURCING
Wednesday, Mar 7th
Two Restaurant Veterans Team Up to Oversee Operations at Popular Franklin Burger Joint FRANKLIN, TN — Chef Vinny Tardo and operations veteran Katie Elkins have brought nearly 50 years of combined experience to Burger Up Cool Springs as the restaurant’s new co-managers, along with a deep passion for supporting local farms and suppliers in their […]
FRANKLIN’S CHARGE PRESENTED WITH $630,000 IN GRANTS TO PRESERVE THE SPIVEY TRACT IN FRANKLIN
Wednesday, Mar 7th
Tennessee Historical Commission awards matching grant monies to preserve Franklin Battlefield FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Franklin’s Charge has received a $630,000 grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission and Tennessee Wars Commission to preserve the Spivey Tract in Franklin. The Spivey Tract is just under an acre of land, located south of the Federal defensive line near […]
FREE COMMUNITY EGG HUNT IN FRANKLIN
Tuesday, Mar 6th
FREE COMMUNITY EGG HUNT IN FRANKLIN, TN March 24 in Cheek Park Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites area residents to hop on over to the FREE annual community Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday, March 24, 2018 promptly at 10:00 a.m. at the Cheek Park Soccer Fields, located behind Franklin High School at 810 Hillsboro […]
The Education Equal Opportunity Group (EEOG) is hosted their 17th Annual Project Save-A-Student Leadership & Development Conference last week February 21-23. Over 190 students (increasing 10 from last year) selected from 13 high schools in West, Rural West and Middle Tennessee attended the conference. Each was presented with their own personalized business cards to […]
WILLIAMSON COUNTY CASA ADDS SUSAN REINFELDT AND RACHEL MASON
Monday, Mar 5th
The non-profit advocacy group hires Director of Development and Advocate Supervisor NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Williamson County CASA recently welcomed Susan Reinfeldt as director of development and Rachel Mason as an advocate supervisor. “We are so excited to have Susan and Rachel on our team here at Williamson County CASA,” said Marianne Schroer, executive director of […]
Lotz House partners with Red Cross for blood drive
Monday, Mar 5th
NASHVILLE, TN — Lotz House is proud to partner with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Sunday, Mar. 18, for the Franklin community. “The Lotz House is honored that the Red Cross asked us to partner with them again on their blood drive. It seems fitting partner with an organization that was […]
FREE GUIDED HIKES IN MARCH
Saturday, Mar 3rd
Timberland Park Enjoy Spring weather with a guided hike at beautiful Timberland Park. Get away from the city at this picturesque getaway, just ten minutes from downtown Franklin, TN. The 70+acre wooded park features an interpretive center with educational displays, hiking trails, an ADA accessible trail, picnic tables, and overlook and a butterfly garden. Two […]
LEARN TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Wednesday, Feb 28th
Women’s self-defense course offered The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPRD) is pleased to announce a women’s self-defense program at the Public Safety Center, 304 Beasley Dr. in Franklin, TN. The class is taught by Certified Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, and provides training in how to reduce the risk of sexual assault, as […]
ADULT INDOOR SOCCER REGISTRATION
Tuesday, Feb 27th
Coed, women’s, men’s leagues in Brentwood Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is pleased to announce registration dates for adult coed indoor soccer, as well as women’s and men’s indoor soccer at the Indoor Arena at Crockett Park, 1485 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN. Spring Adult Indoor Coed Soccer-Brentwood Registration for a Spring adult indoor coed […]