8:55 pm | Friday, Mar 18th
Hard Bargain Association, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to preservation, affordable housing and revitalization of the historic African-American Hard Bargain neighborhood, is gearing up to host its annual Celebration Dinner on Tuesday, March 29, at the Factory in Jamison Hall.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for a silent auction, appetizers and drinks. The program will begin at 7 p.m. with a soul food dinner catered by Catering & Events by Suzette. Presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, the evening will include sharing the story of Jasmine Lillard, a fourth-generation Hard Bargain resident who is one of the organization’s newest home buyers.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Mike Hicks and The Contribution. Friends of Hard Bargain sponsors include Solomon Builders, Reliant Bank, Stites & Harbison, HCA/TriStar Health, LP Building Products, BancorpSouth, McCann & Hubbard, Merryman-Farr, Rare Assembly, Franklin Rotary Club at Breakfast, Southern Exposure Magazine, and Williamson Herald.
Read more at Williamson Herald.
5:30 am | Thursday, Mar 17th
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. Highlighting the March calendar are a St. Patrick’s Day party and a Throwback Thursday 1950s diner party. All programs are open to the public, and pre-registration is required. For a complete listing of all Therapeutic Recreation programs and events, go to www.wcparksandrec.com.
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department will offer a St. Patrick’s Day party as part of the therapeutic recreation program at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Enjoy games, a scavenger hunt and dinner on Thursday, March 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This program is for young adults and older, and the cost is $6. This is a P.A.L.S. program (People at Leisure with Support) with caregivers required to stay with those needing support. Caregivers wishing to eat are asked to register and pay the $6 program fee. Registration is required before March 17. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com. For more information regarding therapeutics programs in Franklin, contact Jayne McFadden at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2033.
6:00 pm | Thursday, Feb 18th
Elvis will be back in the building – at least briefly – Feb. 18 for the GraceWorks annual benefit dinner.
GraceWorks invites the public to strut their stuff on the red carpet at An Evening With the Stars at 6 p.m. at the Cool Springs Embassy Suites, 820 Crescent Centre Drive.
The event will include dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. Photo ops will also be available with “Elvis” and other “celebrities.” Dinner-goers can dress as celebrities or movie characters, but that attire is not required.
Tickets are $80 each, and tables of 10 are $800. Tickets are available at www.graceworksministries.net.
Proceeds benefit GraceWorks, a nonprofit serving Williamson County families in need through four areas – family support, hunger prevention, seasonal needs and educational programs. Last year, among other assistance, GraceWorks distributed $1.5 million in food, $411,795 in rent and utility help, 2200 backpacks with school supplies and served 880 families through The Manger, a Christmas gift giving program.
7:00 pm | Saturday, Feb 13th
For the ninth year, the Fabulous Friends for Africa will host a Valentine’s Party to raise money for African Leadership, a local organization committed to developing projects and programs that meet the needs of Africans.
What: Fabulous Friends for Africa Valentine’s Party
When: Saturday, February 13, from 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: Liberty Hall, The Factory in Franklin, 230 Franklin Road
Benefits: African Leadership (AL) a local organization committed to providing church leaders with theological education and come along side these leaders as they work to impact their local communities across the continent.
Cost: Host a reserved table for ten for $750 or buy individual tickets for open seating at $75 in advance…$100 at the door. Register at www.fabulousfriendsforafrica.org Cost includes Italian buffet dinner, silent auction and dancing to the music of 12 South Band.
What to know: Started by a group of women turning 50 who wanted to raise money for the needy in Africa instead of hosting a birthday celebration for themselves. In its ninth year, the women who call themselves Fabulous Friends for Africa have raised more than $500,000 to support 100 orphans in Lizulu, Malawi and purchase study Bibles for the AL training programs throughout Africa. This year, proceeds raised through the party will benefit women and children across Africa who have been through traumatic experiences, either by war or in the sex slave industry.
6:00 pm | Saturday, Feb 13th
Mardi Gras Ball – Franklin, TN
Enjoy an amazing dinner and all the dancing you can handle at this year’s Mardi Gras Ball! 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 House to make it possible for the youth to have further opportunities and improve their quality of life.
For more information and tickets please visit Mardi Gras Ball.
5:30 pm | Thursday, Feb 11th
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department will have a Valentine’s dance as part of the therapeutic recreation program at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road.
Celebrate Valentine’s with dancing and dinner with friends on Thursday, February 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This program is for young adults and older, and the cost is $9. Dates are not needed. This is a P.A.L.S. program (People at Leisure with Support) with caregivers required to stay with those needing support. Caregivers wishing to eat are asked to register and pay a $5 fee. Registration is now open and ends February 9. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com.
For more information regarding therapeutics programs, contact Jayne McFadden at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2033.
6:00 pm | Thursday, Jan 14th
Red Pony Catering and the Francis Coppola Winery collaborate to bring you a 5 course wine dinner January 14, 2016 at McConnell House in Downtown Franklin, TN.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit, Coppola Wine Dinner at McConnell House.
1:51 am | Wednesday, Dec 30th
Taste of Williamson, presented by Nissan, is an annual favorite of the local and regional community, featuring the area’s best food and beverages. All proceeds benefit United Way of Williamson County and its partner agencies.
CoolSprings Galleria hosts this sampling event, where ticket holders meet chefs, sip a favorite beverage, taste local restaurant offerings and enjoy musical entertainment as they stroll from station to station. Proceeds from Taste of Williamson support programs that are creating opportunities for a better life for all in Williamson County. We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable and when people have good health.
For additional information, please contact United Way of Williamson County at 615/771-2312 or email cstewart@uwwc.org to let us know you’d like to buy tickets, participate as a restaurant or volunteer.
5:30 pm | Thursday, Nov 12th
Join us for a special evening tour of Carnton Plantation led by Battle of Franklin Trust CEO and Historian Eric A. Jacobson. The tour will be followed by dinner provided by Puckett’s Grocery. The cost is $40 and reservations are required. Please contact Meagan Wuest at (615) 794-0903 or meagan@boft.org for more information or to make a reservation.
To purchase tickets and for more information please visit Evening Tour of Carnton.
7:19 pm | Monday, Nov 9th
Herald Reports
The annual meeting and dinner for the Save the Franklin Battlefield will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, at St Paul’s Episcopal Church located at 510 West Main St. in Franklin.
The gathering for the meeting is at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30. After the dinner, STFB year’s activities will be reviewed, with the speaker following.
The speaker will be historian and writer Brian Allison, speaking on “Action at Franklin during the Retreat from Nashville.” Allison is currently working on a new book, Murder and Mayhem in Nashville, due to be published in 2016.
The meeting will be in Otey Hall at the Historic St Paul’s Episcopal Church. Send payment in advance of $25 per person no later than Friday, Nov. 13, to STFB, PO Box 851, Franklin, TN 37065. For questions, call 615-480-9539.
