The Main Street Festival was quite the spring event on Franklin, TN’s historic downtown streets. Hosted by the Heritage Foundation, this event drew thousands of guests. Complete with music, dancing, food, vendor booths and even a carnival, it was a weekend to remember. Presented by First Tennessee and produced by the Heritage Foundation of Franklin […]
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Kroger Goes Green
Monday, Apr 11th
Middle TN and Southern KY area Kroger stores and their customers came together for an important cause, raising $60,869 in Shamrocks Against Dystrophy donations. Each year Kroger locations support the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) research and services programs and this year raised close to $17,000 more than last year. From mid-January to late-February, Kroger stores […]
Thomas Allen Pauly
Wednesday, Mar 30th
Since 1978, award-winning equine artist Thomas Allen Pauly has portrayed some of the finest horses and jockeys in the country. Born and raised in Chicago, his love of the sport emerged in the Sportsman’s Park’s winner circle when his friend’s horse named Rusty Win captured the feature race by five lengths. He was hooked. Pauly […]
Awards Banquet
Tuesday, Mar 29th
Tuesday, March 29, at the Franklin Marriott & Cool Springs Conference Center the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Membership Awards Banquet. Businesses and chamber members will be honored. It is quite the banquet of the year. To learn more about the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber, please visit www.williamson-franklinchamber.com.
Proceeds to Benefit Mercy
Friday, Mar 25th
Enjoy a night at the Movies with Fleet Feet Sports. On Monday, March 28, from 7pm-9:30pm watch HOOD TO COAST, the documentary @ The Belcourt Theatre. Proceeds will go to benefit Mercy Children’s Clinic. Hood To Coast is the inspiring new documentary film that follows four unlikely teams on their epic adventure to conquer the […]
Gift of Music
Tuesday, Mar 22nd
Employees at local business APCOM recently took up a collection to purchase BrightStone a keyboard, stand, amplifier and microphone for use by the BrightStone Choir. The BrightStone Choir, under the instruction of volunteer Music Director Judy Fincannon, practices twice a week and performs at local churches, civic groups, and organizations. “We have had to limit […]
Youth Leadership Franklin
Friday, Mar 18th
As the end of the school year is quickly approaching and you or your child are planning out the 2011-2012 school year, we encourage you to check out Youth Leadership Franklin. Youth Leadership Franklin is a leadership program designed to help future leaders cultivate their leadership skills and promote an increased awareness of the Franklin […]
Building Hope
Friday, Feb 18th
Ashley Cleveland, a three-time Grammy and two-time Dove Award winner will perform at the Building Hope for the Future Celebration dinner benefitting Hard Bargain Mt. Hope Redevelopment. The Details: Thursday, February 24 The Factory at Franklin, Building 8 6:30pm Appetizers, Bar & Silent Auction 7:00pm Dinner & Program Tickets are $75 per person Purchase by […]
Sizzle Awards
Friday, Feb 11th
Are you ready to get your Vote on in the 2010 Reader’s Choice Poll called the Sizzle Awards presented by yours truly, FranklinIS and Southern Exposure Magazine? Voting for your favorite Williamson County businesses starts in mid January. If you are a business and want to give voters a special coupon to “Thank” voters for voting, let us know.
Franklin Theatre
Friday, Jan 28th
The public is invited to experience the official lighting of the Franklin Theatre marquee on Jan. 29, 2011. For the first time in more than 40 years, the marquee will light up the night on Frankin’s historic Main Street in a ceremony that begins with champagne toasts in the shops nearby from 4 to 5 p.m. and a ceremony in front of the Franklin Theatre at 419 Main Street at 5 p.m. The marquee is underwritten by the Next Generation of the Heritage Foundation, which is comprised of members ages 21-40.
HeART to Heart After Dark
Sunday, Jan 16th
Save the date for United Way’s Patricia Hart society’s first “HeART to Heart After Dark.” The men will love it with sports talk by Mike Keith and live auction with Steve Gill!
Mardi Gras Royal Court
Wednesday, Jan 12th
Looking for a great night out? Enjoy a dinner and all the dancing you can handle at this year’s Mardi Gras Ball, Carnivale in Rio! This special evening will be an opportunity to celebrate with those in our community who share the same vision and heart for youth. All proceeds will go to My Friend’s […]
Dr. Martin Luther King
Tuesday, Jan 11th
Enjoy an evening celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King on January 17 at 7pm at The People’s Church on 828 Murfreesboro Road in Franklin with a cup of coffee. The evening celebration will include readings, video and music by Jon Reddick and the GDK Band, Strong Tower Bible Church Choir, Toby Mac and […]
Appreciation Breakfast
Monday, Jan 10th
Join Office Depot and the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber for the Member Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, January 20, from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. at 545 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 100 in Franklin. Chamber Members will receive a Complimentary Chamber Member Discount Card good at any Office Depot Store. Enjoy a Cup of Coffee, Shop for […]
FrankinIs on Twitter
Wednesday, Dec 29th
old.oldfranklinis.jlbdev.com is on Twitter! Follow us at twitter.com/franklinis! Find out about the big events, sales coupons, see if you made it in our party pics, read about the featured businesses and more! Our name on Twitter is FranklinIs. Visit Twitter.com and stay updated on what is going on in Williamson County! Don’t know what Twitter […]