Open special late hours Friday, August 4 Hang out on shore or take a plunge with the mermaid, but watch out for pirates at the Family Beach Bash pool party, Friday, August 4 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. For one night only, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the outdoor pool deck […]
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Franklin’s Charge Secures Authentic Artillery Display for Carter Hill Battlefield Park
Friday, Jul 14th
Cannon installation set for Friday, Nov. 10 FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Franklin’s Charge has secured authentic replicas of four artillery pieces that will be displayed at Carter Hill Battlefield Park to further interpret the Battle of Franklin held Nov. 30, 1864. The Franklin’s Charge Cannon Committee, led by Chairman Cullen Smith, recognized the need and worked […]
Fins & Feet Aquathlon
Friday, Jul 14th
Register now for August 13 event Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the third annual Fins & Feet Aquathlon, a youth swim and run competition on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood, TN. Fins & Feet is for boys and girls ages 6 to […]
Senior Fun in July & August
Friday, Jul 14th
Activities abound for 55+ residents The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department invites area seniors (55+) to participate in upcoming activities at six locations, including a new senior sports program at the Academy Park Gym, located behind the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright St. in Franklin, TN. Grandparents and Grandkids Event Day […]
Free Concert at Enrichment Center
Friday, Jul 14th
Williamson County Community Band The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department presents a free afternoon concert by the Williamson County Community Band on Sunday, July 30 at 3:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave. Admission is free to this family event. The near 60 member band is made up of local […]
City of Franklin Wins National Award for Educational Program
Monday, Jul 10th
National Association of Government Communicators Gives Excellence Award for #FranklinGreasebusters Campaign Franklin – The National Association of Government Communicators has awarded the City of Franklin Communications Division and Water Management Department an award of excellence for last summer’s #FranklinGreasebusters campaign. The campaign aimed to educate residents about preventing overflows within the collection system. “We are […]
City of Franklin Names Two New Directors
Monday, Jul 10th
Water Management and Information Technology Departments get new Leadership Franklin– The City of Franklin announces the promotion of two long time employees to Directors of Departments within the city. Michelle Marie Hatcher P.E. was named earlier this month as the new Water Management Director. Michelle has been with the City since 2014 when she […]
Overcrowded Animal Shelter Waives Kitten Adoption Fee
Monday, Jul 3rd
Record high intake of 345 in June Williamson County Animal Center in Franklin is overflowing with adoptable kittens. To promote adoption and relieve overcrowding, Shelter Director Laura Chavarria said the shelter is waiving the kitten adoption rate until further notice. Adoptions do require an approved application and include vaccinations, spay or neuter (or $50 returnable […]
Senior Fun in July
Friday, Jun 30th
Activities abound for 55+ residents The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department invites area seniors (55+) to participate in upcoming activities at six locations, including a new senior sports program at the Academy Park Gym, located behind the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright St. in Franklin, TN. Potluck and Bingo Monthly senior potlucks are […]
Upcoming Classes for Kids and Adults
Friday, Jun 30th
Franklin Recreation Complex The Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., offers activities for all ages, including adult painting, piano lessons and line dancing. Broaden your horizons and try something new! Piano Private piano lessons are offered on Fridays in 30-minute time slots. Learn note reading skills, music theory and artistic technique. For ages 4 through […]
Therapeutic Recreation Programs Bingo and Movie Night in July
Friday, Jun 30th
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 ongoing programs at three locations: the Franklin […]
Leiper’s Fork Farmers Market
Friday, Jun 30th
Introducing the Leiper’s Fork Farmers Market, celebrating the land and its blessings every Thursday from 3:30 to 6:30PM. The market runs until Nov. 16 and will feature local food, music and The Land Trust for Tennessee.
On Sunday, July 9th at 3 P.M., the Franklin Civil War Round Table will present historian and author Dr. Timothy D. Johnson, who will speak on “The Mexican War: Connections to the Civil War and Tennessee.” The U.S. Army mustered in 1846 to fight the Mexican War consisted of a small number of professional […]
July 4th Celebration & Brentwood Summer Concert Series at Crockett Park
Thursday, Jun 29th
2017 Brentwood Summer Concert Series at Crockett Park — July 4th Celebration featuring The Kadillacs Brentwood Celebrates Independence Day The City of Brentwood invites you to the twenty-ninth Independence Day Celebration at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park from 7pm to 10:30pm on Tuesday July 4, 2017. Paul Ross and the “The Kadillacs” will begin […]
“Franklin on the Fourth” – Downtown Franklin
Thursday, Jun 29th
The annual Independence Day celebration begins at 10 a.m. on July 4th. Franklin, TN – This year’s 4th of July Celebration will focus on family fun and include great music, quality crafts, tasty food, antique cars, and a large kids zone. Downtown Franklin, TN is the perfect location to have a festival and community event […]