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October 2015
City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair
The City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair has been named one of the top five events to attend in October Southern Living magazine and the #1 Flea Market/Antique Show by Romanic Country magazine. Thousands of shoppers from around the globe (literally) flock to Williamson County each year to attend the Fairs… and we hope you’ll be one of them! Non-stop live musical entertainment will be provided on both Friday and Saturday. For more information please visit City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair. The City Farmhouse Pop-up…
Find out more »Pumpkins for a Purpose
6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser – October 3rd -31st Each year in October, an ordinary piece of land sitting at the corner of one of middle Tennessee’s busiest intersections, becomes a “pumpkin patch.” It’s not just any pumpkin patch…it’s THE place to buy your “Pumpkins for a Purpose.” On October 3rd, Cooper Trooper Foundation will hold its 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. It is the foundation’s primary fundraiser to support its mission of helping support families who have been diagnosed…
Find out more »GRAND OL’ CHILI COOKOFF
The "Grand Ol' Chili Cookoff", formerly known as the Leiper's Fork Chili Cookoff, is cooking up a hot festival! You will find many delicious varieties of chili at the cookoff & The Grand Ol' Chili stage will be jammin' with the classic country sounds of The Austin Brothers (progressive country blues), Heavy Drunk, Bishop Gunn & Johnny Mac and the Heart Attacks!! A dance floor will be set up in front of the stage. The 14th Annual GRAND OL' CHILI…
Find out more »Barktoberfest
Celebrating its 7th year, Barktoberfest™ is Nashville's costumed fall festival for dogs and their people! Hosted by Nashville Paw magazine, this event won third place for "BEST FESTIVAL" in The Tennessean's 2013 Toast of Music City Awards and draws an estimated 3,000 guests and their pooch pals from across Middle Tennessee. This year, the festival moves to the sprawling grounds of The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, in a new partnership with the City of Franklin Parks. This new partnership will allow the…
Find out more »I Cared for One
What is "I Cared for One?" “I Cared for One” October, 17, 2015 is the annual fall fundraising event for the Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes. It is a business casual event featuring dinner, auction, activities and entertainment. Purpose of “I Cared for One” Fall Fundraising Event The purpose of this event is multifaceted. First is to raise the awareness of the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes and its ministries to children. Second is to raise funds for the current IMPACT Campaign. …
Find out more »Spooks & Coupes
“Spooks and Coupes" is a brand new event created by our department to replace our retired “Haunted Trails of Horror”. This new event will have more attractions and features and is designed to be more interactive for the whole family and more suited for younger children than our previous Haunted Hayride. Families can come in costume and enjoy a Trunk-or-Treat on the trail, showcasing a mini car show of 30-40 top classical and modified cars from the mid-state region. Car owners…
Find out more »Tennessee Horse Expo
Tennessee Horse Expo: October 16-18, 2015 in Franklin, TN The Tennessee Horse Fair is an exciting new event that will combine to the highest degree, first rate education, entertainment and shopping. Whether you own horses or are a horse lover at heart, are a beginner or professional, there is truly something for everyone. It’s three days of fun the entire family can enjoy. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Williamson County 4-H – so come have a good time…
Find out more »Pumpkins for a Purpose
6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser – October 3rd -31st Each year in October, an ordinary piece of land sitting at the corner of one of middle Tennessee’s busiest intersections, becomes a “pumpkin patch.” It’s not just any pumpkin patch…it’s THE place to buy your “Pumpkins for a Purpose.” On October 3rd, Cooper Trooper Foundation will hold its 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. It is the foundation’s primary fundraiser to support its mission of helping support families who have been diagnosed…
Find out more »Junior Excursion Adventure Programs – Paint Ball
J.E.A.P.s Activities – Junior Excursion Adventure Programs PAINTBALL TRIP FOR AGES 11-15 Fall Break trip from Williamson County Parks & Recreation Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce an October JEAPS (Junior Excursion Adventure Programs) Paintball trip for adventurous 11 to 15 year olds. Join the fun on Monday, October 19 (Fall Break) for a fun-filled day of paintball! This trip is for kids ages 11 to 15, and will meet at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro…
Find out more »Pumpkins for a Purpose
6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser – October 3rd -31st Each year in October, an ordinary piece of land sitting at the corner of one of middle Tennessee’s busiest intersections, becomes a “pumpkin patch.” It’s not just any pumpkin patch…it’s THE place to buy your “Pumpkins for a Purpose.” On October 3rd, Cooper Trooper Foundation will hold its 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. It is the foundation’s primary fundraiser to support its mission of helping support families who have been diagnosed…
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