8:00 am | Saturday, Nov 11th
THE BATTLE OF FRANKLIN TRUST 5K RUN AND KIDS FUN RUN ON NOV. 11
Runners and walkers of all ages to run historic grounds at this family-friendly event
The Battle of Franklin Trust will host the Battle of Franklin 5K and Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 11 to raise funds for the preservation of Carter House and Carnton.
The 5K route will begin and end at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery at 8 a.m. with the route consisting of the Eastern Flank Circle and Lewisburg Avenue. The quarter-mile Kids’ Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m. and will take place alongside the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Participants will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of historic Franklin as they run or walk through the picturesque path.
The cost for participants 12 years and older is $30 for pre-registration and $40 for day-of registration. Children under the age of 12 can participate in the Fun Run for $15. Registration cost includes a commemorative t-shirt, water and post-run treats. All proceeds benefit The Battle of Franklin Trust.
Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. for 5K runners and walkers and 9 a.m. for the kids’ fun run participants.
Participants can register online at www.active.com/franklin-tn/running/distance-running- races/battle-of-franklin-5k-and-kids-fun-run-2017 or on-site at the event. Parking is available for both runners and observers at the Eastern Flank Event Facility.
Event details and schedule
7:15am – Registration
8:00am – Runners
8:15am – Walkers
Parking and Course –
Start and end at the entrance of the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Parking in the Eastern Flank Event Facility.
Route –
Eastern Flank Circle
Left on Lewisburg Pike
Turn around at Church Street
Right onto Eastern Flank Circle
ID –
Please bring it with you when you check in.
Kids’ Fun Run
9:00am – Registration
9:30am – Run
Parking and Course –
Start at the entrance of the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Parking in the Eastern Flank Event Facility. The course is .25 miles long and runs next to the cemetery. Ending at the Fleming Center on Eastern Flank Circle.
For more information please visit www.boft.org/battle-of-franklin-5k-fun-run/ or contact Jayde Jacobs at (615) 794-0903 or jayde@boft.org.
About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the Nov. 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.
3:00 pm | Saturday, Oct 7th
USA will take on South Africa in the Carlock Motorcars Nashville International Cup. If you haven’t seen a polo match before, this one you won’t want to miss! Join us for a competitive, commentated battle, great food and drinks, music, halftime challenges, kids’ activities, vendors and more. General admission and VIP cabanas available. Free parking!
Admission fee: $10 general admission (kids 10 & under FREE) / $200 VIP cabana (seating 10). Advance registration is only required for VIP Cabanas.
For more information please see Franklin Polo Academy, call 615-800-2268 or email info@franklinpolo.com
http://www.franklinpolo.com/match-schedule/
3:38 pm | Friday, Oct 6th
Runners and walkers of all ages to run historic grounds at this family-friendly event
FRANKLIN, TN – The Battle of Franklin Trust will host the Battle of Franklin 5K and Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 11 to raise funds for the preservation of Carter House and Carnton.
The 5K route will begin and end at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery at 8 a.m. with the route consisting of the Eastern Flank Circle and Lewisburg Avenue. The quarter-mile Kids’ Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m. and will take place alongside the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Participants will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of historic Franklin, TN as they run or walk through the picturesque path.
The cost for participants 12 years and older is $30 for pre-registration and $40 for day-of registration. Children under the age of 12 can participate in the Fun Run for $15. Registration cost includes a commemorative t-shirt, water and post-run treats. All proceeds benefit The Battle of Franklin Trust.
Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. for 5K runners and walkers and 9 a.m. for the kids’ fun run participants.
Participants can register online at www.active.com/franklin-tn/running/distance-running- races/battle-of-franklin-5k-and-kids-fun-run-2017 or on-site at the event. Parking is available for both runners and observers at the Eastern Flank Event Facility.
For more information please visit www.boft.org/battle-of-franklin-5k-fun-run/ or contact Jayde Jacobs at (615) 794-0903 or jayde@boft.org.
About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the Nov. 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.
1:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 10th
Family Events in Brentwood, TN
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary – Free Hike Day – All Ages!
Come out to Owl’s Hill for a free hike! Join one of our staff members or volunteers on a guided hike through Owl’s Hill. This is a great opportunity for families, individuals, and small groups to come enjoy the trails of Owl’s Hill and get some exercise. The hike will be approximately two to three miles with some moderate hill climbs included. Hikes will start at 1:00.
5:30 pm | Saturday, Sep 24th
Owl’s Hill – Jazz in the Meadow – Brentwood, TN Event

All Ages
Cost: $20/person
$75/car (6 people maximum/car)
$250/Car for four part series
We have some great performances lined up this summer so pack a picnic, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl’s Hill for an evening of fun, friends and music. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot, meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls and go for a hike! Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnics, hikes and meeting the owls; Music starts at 7:00 pm
Please visit Owl’s Hill for the full schedule, to see updates and changes and to register for the event.
June 18 – Jerre Haskew
Jerre Haskew was a founding member of the legendary folk group The Cumberland Trio during the Folk Era of the early 1960’s. The Cumberland Trio recorded in 1964 with Chet Atkins at RCA Nashville’s famed Studio B and in New York City at the renowned Gotham Studios. In 2000 he reunited The Cumberland trio for two successful reunion concerts at the historic Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, TN which were recorded and released on CD, as well as remastering to CD and releasing the Trio’s 1964 RCA Nashville and NY City recordings. From 2007-2015 he worked on a Haskew family music project that culminated in the release of Songs From the Fiery Gizzard- The Music of the Haskew Family. The album features 23 songs written by Jerre and his wife Barbara over a fifty year period and sung by them, their daughter Holly and their granddaughter Sarah. The album was recently named 2015 National Folk CD of the Year by the Rural Roots Music Commission. Jerre continues to perform his own original songs and selective audience favorites throughout East & Middle TN, Northwest GA & at folk festivals around the nation.
July 30 – Teresa
August 27 – Musical Theater in the Meadow
Musical Theater in the Meadow is back, offered by a gathering of Nashville’s finest theatrical performers and supported by a fantastic band. This year’s performance is still being finalized. Check back soon for more details!
September 24 – Jazz in the Meadow with Christina Watson
Christina Watson is a versatile vocalist and vocal coach based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is highly-trained and performs all genres, but she has always been enamored by America’s only true art form: jazz. She brings her quartet of world-class musicians to events in Nashville and beyond. She performs jazz and other genres at public and private events, in concert halls, churches, clubs and at festivals. Christina sings lead and background vocals for sessions. She is the soprano in 4-person vocal jazz group, 3rd Coast Vocals, and is a frequent guest performer with the Nashville Jazz Orchestra and the NJO Sextet. Christina has released 3 CDs as a solo artist and 1 with 3CV, and she was featured on the NJO’s 2013 recording, “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” She has performed in Europe and Asia as well as in various parts of the US.
5:30 pm | Saturday, Jul 30th
Owl’s Hill – Music in the Meadow – Brentwood, TN Event

All Ages
Cost: $20/person
$75/car (6 people maximum/car)
$250/Car for four part series
We have some great performances lined up this summer so pack a picnic, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl’s Hill for an evening of fun, friends and music. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot, meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls and go for a hike! Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnics, hikes and meeting the owls; Music starts at 7:00 pm
Please visit Owl’s Hill for the full schedule and to register.
June 18 – Jerre Haskew
Jerre Haskew was a founding member of the legendary folk group The Cumberland Trio during the Folk Era of the early 1960’s. The Cumberland Trio recorded in 1964 with Chet Atkins at RCA Nashville’s famed Studio B and in New York City at the renowned Gotham Studios. In 2000 he reunited The Cumberland trio for two successful reunion concerts at the historic Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, TN which were recorded and released on CD, as well as remastering to CD and releasing the Trio’s 1964 RCA Nashville and NY City recordings. From 2007-2015 he worked on a Haskew family music project that culminated in the release of Songs From the Fiery Gizzard- The Music of the Haskew Family. The album features 23 songs written by Jerre and his wife Barbara over a fifty year period and sung by them, their daughter Holly and their granddaughter Sarah. The album was recently named 2015 National Folk CD of the Year by the Rural Roots Music Commission. Jerre continues to perform his own original songs and selective audience favorites throughout East & Middle TN, Northwest GA & at folk festivals around the nation.
July 30 – Teresa
August 27 – Musical Theater in the Meadow
Musical Theater in the Meadow is back, offered by a gathering of Nashville’s finest theatrical performers and supported by a fantastic band. This year’s performance is still being finalized. Check back soon for more details!
September 24 – Jazz in the Meadow with Christina Watson
Christina Watson is a versatile vocalist and vocal coach based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is highly-trained and performs all genres, but she has always been enamored by America’s only true art form: jazz. She brings her quartet of world-class musicians to events in Nashville and beyond. She performs jazz and other genres at public and private events, in concert halls, churches, clubs and at festivals. Christina sings lead and background vocals for sessions. She is the soprano in 4-person vocal jazz group, 3rd Coast Vocals, and is a frequent guest performer with the Nashville Jazz Orchestra and the NJO Sextet. Christina has released 3 CDs as a solo artist and 1 with 3CV, and she was featured on the NJO’s 2013 recording, “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” She has performed in Europe and Asia as well as in various parts of the US.
11:00 am | Sunday, Apr 24th
Main Street Festival – Downtown Franklin, TN
One of the most anticipated–and popular–events of the year in Williamson County! The two-day weekend event will feature more than 200 artisans & crafters, dynamic live entertainment for all ages, a dedicated kids’ areas and an international food court.
The festivities will resume April 23-24, 2016
10AM-10PM (Saturday)
11AM-6PM (Sunday)
What to Expect
The event is expected to attract some 125,000 visitors to a full slate of family-oriented activities, non-stop musical entertainment and international flavors of more than 20 food vendors.
The centerpiece of Main Street Festival is a juried arts and crafts show featuring some 200 vendors with original and hand crafted wares. Oil and watercolor paintings, pottery, jewelry, furniture, woodworking, ornamental iron, stained glass, photography, home and garden accents, birdhouses, leatherwork, and much more will be showcased on Main Street from First to Fifth Avenues.
In addition to a juried arts and crafts show, the festival offers a special area of children’s activities on Third Avenue South between City Hall and the Old Courthouse.
9:00 am | Saturday, Mar 26th
New Hope Community Church – Wander the busy Jerusalem marketplace of 33 A.D., build crafts, sample period food, pet live animals, interact with first century tradespeople and a theatrical show of Jesus’ last week (10 & 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.). All ages.
Visit website for more information.
2:00 pm | Friday, Mar 11th
Presented by Studio Tenn March 11—13, 2016
Great fun for audiences of all ages, SHOWMANCE is an original musical written specifically for child actors by The Theater Bug’s Director and Founder, Cori Anne Laemmel and composer Eric Fritsch. The hilarious and heartwarming story is about kids from all different backgrounds coming together and finding a sense of community and belonging through participating in theatre.
A partnership with Studio Tenn, this production will feature an expanded all-youth cast of 45 plus a brand new song. Performances will be held in Jamison Hall inside the Factory at Franklin.
Friday, 03/11/16 – 07:00 PM
Saturday, 03/12/16 – 02:00 PM
Saturday, 03/12/16 – 07:00 PM
Sunday, 03/13/16 – 02:00 PM
Please visit Studio Tenn for tickets and more information.
1:00 am | Wednesday, Feb 25th
Kids Activities – Franklin, TN, Brentwood and Spring Hill!
Williamson County has tons of entertainment and hosts plenty of events for adults. But kids want to have fun too! Luckily there are also plenty of activities for kids and teens of all ages. In and around Franklin, TN, Brentwood and Spring Hill, you can find the best after-school programs, lessons, groups and special events.
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Check old.oldfranklinis.jlbdev.com for the latest events, about everything for kids from baseball leagues to theatre auditions to story-time at the library. Also use our resource guides to get contact information for local dance studios, gyms, Birthday party venues, martial arts instructors, music lessons, sports clubs and camps.


Just for fun…
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Pack a Picnic
Go on a Moon Walk
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