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July 2017
The Second Story – A Writers Night “Reimagined”
The Franklin Theatre - A Writers Night “Reimagined” featuring Ruby Amanfu, Peter Cooper, Bob DiPiero & Dennis Matkosky. The Second Story is not a musical group or the name of a new band, but the title of a special evening of songwriter performances and their words and music paired and reimagined in a unique way through the words of an author, poet or playwright. Like many songwriter presentations, our “first story” will be the traditional round of performances and stories…
Find out more »Bluegrass Along the Harpeth
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – July. 21-22 2017 – Town Square – Franklin, TN Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin, TN over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians…
Find out more »2017 Tennessee Antiquarian Book Fair
Now in our eighth year, the 2017 Tennessee Antiquarian Book Fair will be held July 22-23 at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. Booksellers from many states east of the Mississippi River will exhibit at this year’s fair. See partial list below. Price of admission is $10 for Saturday and Sunday. (Admission fees will be refundable with purchase of book). The fair will include a variety of collectible and rare books, autographed documents, and other ephemera. Bibliophiles will discover modern first…
Find out more »38th Annual l’Eté du Vin: California Collectibles – Nashville Wine Auction
The Nashville Wine Auction announces the 38th Annual l’Eté du Vin, themed “California Collectibles,” which will take place from July 20-22, 2017. This year’s event is headlined by six California wineries: Schramsberg Vineyards, Davies Vineyards, Hirsch Vineyards, PlumpJack Estate Winery, CADE Estate Winery and Odette Estate Winery and will be celebrated with a series of five events. l’Eté du Vin is the country’s longest-running charity wine auction, at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. This one-of-a-kind evening celebrates “everything wine” with wine tastings…
Find out more »2017 Tennessee Antiquarian Book Fair
The 2017 Tennessee Antiquarian Book Fair will be held July 22-23 at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. Booksellers from many states east of the Mississippi River will exhibit at this year’s fair. See partial list below. Price of admission is $10 for Saturday and Sunday. (Admission fees will be refundable with purchase of book). The fair will include a variety of collectible and rare books, autographed documents, and other ephemera. Bibliophiles will discover modern first editions of literature, mystery, and science fiction.…
Find out more »Kids Days – Kids Water Day
City of Franklin, TN – Kids Events KIDS WATER DAY July 26, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park Join us for Kids Water Day at Pinkerton Park for one last hoorah before school starts. Water relays, water gun fights, water slides, and beach balls…this event has all the water fun imaginable! Bring your swimsuit and a beach towel, and we’ll provide the rest. Light snacks will be provided to attendees. For more information please email parksinfo@franklintn.gov or call…
Find out more »State of the County
On the heels of a successful year in Williamson County, Mayor Rogers Anderson is set to deliver his eighth annual State of the County address to the business community. Anderson's speech will give an overview of how the county is performing on economic indicators such as financial health, education, public safety, transportation, job growth and capital investments. Anderson will also provide an update on the county budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Be among the first to hear Mayor Anderson's plan…
Find out more »Franklin Tomorrow Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards
Franklin Tomorrow's 11th annual Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards recognize the "Stars of Our Community" for the good works they do for area nonprofits and organizations. Awards are given in the categories of Volunteer Spirit, Youth Initiative, Civic Group, Corporate Team, Corporate Individual, with top award of the night being the Anne T. Rutherford Exemplary Community Volunteer Award. Franklin Tomorrow also presents the Business Legacy Award to honor an individual or individuals who have made a deep impact on our…
Find out more »Grandparents & Grandkids Event
Williamson County Parks and Recreation - Grandparents & Grandkids Event at the Enrichment Center Grandparents and grandkids (age 4 and older) are invited to a fun play day together on Friday, July 28 at the Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave. This event is open to the public. Grandparents & Grandkids play day is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and there will be group games (indoor and outdoor) plus lunch and plenty of prizes. The…
Find out more »MAFIAoZA’s Music City Brewer’s Fest – Nashville
Now in its 16th year, MAFIAoZA’s Music City Brewer’s Fest has been named one of the top 8 summer beer festivals by GAC. The festival will take place on July 29, 2017 at the Music City Walk of Fame Park, in Nashville, TN. The event has two main sessions: an afternoon session from 12 PM to 4 PM and an evening session from 6 PM to 10 PM. Come join us and enjoy samples from some of the finest breweries! All…
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