Gypsy

2:00 pm | Saturday, Sep 26th
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Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents

Sept. 26th, 2015 at 2:00pm and at 7:00pm at Jamison Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin TN

A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”

Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame.

Studio Tenn is going all out in this bold, dynamic production–nothing short of the royal treatment “Gypsy” deserves.

For tickets, show times and more please visit Gypsy.

J. Jill Opens in Cool Springs

7:17 pm | Thursday, Sep 24th
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CoolSprings Galleria is excited to announce the addition of J. Jill to open today at CoolSprings  Galleria on the lower level near Williams-Sonoma and the newly opened Vera Bradley and Sephora.  J. Jill  will join many other exciting retailers that have recently opened in 2015 which include American Girl, Belk Men’s & Kid’s store,  H&M, Sephora, Tilly’s, Zumiez, Vera Bradley and MORE. For a complete list of stores visit CoolSpringsGalleria.com

 

J. Jill is a premier national retailer of women’s clothing, accessories and footwear.  They offer easy, relaxed and inspired style that lets you dress confidently and focus on enjoying your life. You’ll love their exclusive, original designs and friendly, guiding service whenever you shop the new store.

 

“CoolSprings Galleria has gone through significant changes this year which have allowed us to bring in some remarkable new and exclusive retailers.  It has been a very exciting year at CoolSprings Galleria, and we are pleased to continue to bring new and sought after retailers like J. Jill to our shoppers to further enhance their shopping experience.  The year is not over either with Belk having a GRAND OPENING of their new Flagship store in October, as well as in demand and exclusive additional retailers opening in November.” Stated Dana Katterjohn, Marketing Director of CoolSprings Galleria.
About CoolSprings Galleria
CoolSprings Galleria is a more than 1.1 million square-foot super-regional shopping destination featuring more than 150 stores including Ann Taylor, American Girl, Brighton Collectibles, The Cheesecake Factory,  J.Crew, H&M, Pottery Barn, Pandora, Apple Store, The Art of Shaving, White House | Black Market, Williams-Sonoma and many more. CoolSprings Galleria is anchored by Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Macy’s and is conveniently located off I-65 at exits 68 and 69, just fifteen miles south of Nashville. For additional information, find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CoolSpringsGalleria, or visit www.CoolSpringsGalleria.com

 

Photo credit: J. Jill on instagram.

Gypsy

7:00 pm | Thursday, Sep 24th
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Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents

Sept. 17 – Oct. 4, 2015  at Jamison Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin TN

A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”

Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame.

Studio Tenn is going all out in this bold, dynamic production–nothing short of the royal treatment “Gypsy” deserves.

For tickets, show times and more please visit Gypsy.

Barktoberfest™ is coming to Franklin

6:53 pm | Thursday, Sep 24th
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Celebrating its 7th year, Barktoberfest™ is Middle Tennessee’s favorite 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 festival room to grow as well as a much-needed perk that has been lacking at previous venues: on-site free parking!

As always, Barktoberfest will feature food trucks, a pet adoption fair featuring local rescue groups and shelters, and 40+ vendor booths to browse and shop. There will also be plenty of fun activities for dogs, kids and the whole family (click the “schedule” tab above for more details).

We’re excited about this year’s musical lineup, which includes Nashville’s own Emily Earle and Eight O’ Five Jive returning to the stage, as well as national touring band Jack and The Bear. (More about these bands under the “schedule” tab above.)

Of course, the highlight of Barktoberfest is always our Howl-O-Ween Costume Contests, where humans and pooch pals alike compete for over $2,000 in fun and fabulous prizes! Costume contests are $10 per entry per contest, and include 3 contests this year: a Kids Costume Contest (ages 12 and under), a Dog Costume Contest and our Dog + Human Costume Combo Contest.

Don’t miss Middle Tennessee’s most fun and festive fall event! Leash up your pooch pal and bring the whole family in costume for an afternoon of fun and a chance at some great prizes!

P.S. Be sure to tag your event posts and pics #TNBarktoberfest and #NashvillePaw for a chance to be featured!

The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
239 Franklin Road
Franklin, TN 37064 (map)

FREE ADMISSION  /  FREE ON-SITE PARKING  /  EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE
HOWL-O-WEEN COSTUME CONTESTS ARE $10 PER ENTRY PER CONTEST

Road to Open on Carothers Parkway South

1:53 pm | Monday, Sep 21st
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Wednesday, September 23, at 11:00 a.m. Franklin officials will gather for the official opening of Carothers Parkway South Extension from Old South Carothers to Long Lane.  The ceremony will take place on the Carothers Parkway Bridge over the Harpeth River.  The media and general public are welcome and encouraged to attend the ceremony.

 

Carothers Parkway is an important north-south connector on the East side of I-65 and will now provide connectivity from the Goose Creek Interchange to Moores Lane.  This roadway will provide access to numerous neighborhoods in the southeast portion of Franklin.  Over the past few years the Board of Mayor and Aldermen have approved the construction of approximately 2,183 new single family units and 757 multi-family units along the frontage of this project.  The roadway is approximately 2.8 miles in length, with a bridge crossing the Harpeth River.  The project was graded to accommodate a four-lane divided highway, however, only two of the four lanes were built initially.  A sidewalk has also been installed from the bridge going north.

 

 

The cost for the design, right-of-way, easements, engineering and construction of this project was approximately 17 million dollars.

Gypsy

2:00 pm | Sunday, Sep 20th
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Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents

Sept. 17 – Oct. 4, 2015  at Jamison Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin TN

A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”

Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame.

Studio Tenn is going all out in this bold, dynamic production–nothing short of the royal treatment “Gypsy” deserves.

For tickets, show times and more please visit Gypsy.

Gypsy

2:00 pm | Saturday, Sep 19th
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Presented by The Tennessean Williamson
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents

Sept. 19th, 2015 at 2:00pm and at 7:00pm at Jamison Hall – The Factory at Franklin, Franklin TN

A long-time short-list production for Studio Tenn, “Gypsy” is widely exalted as the Greatest American Book Musical, integrating a rich, compelling story and complex characters into its Broadway songbook standards such as “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” and “Together (Wherever We Go).”

Bombastic and overbearing stage mother Rose is desperate to catapult her children to stardom during Vaudeville’s heyday. When her younger daughter June flees the family and The Circuit, quiet, sidelined Louise steps into the limelight. With Vaudeville waning, mother and daughter find themselves on an unexpected path to fame.

Studio Tenn is going all out in this bold, dynamic production–nothing short of the royal treatment “Gypsy” deserves.

For tickets, show times and more please visit Gypsy.

Heritage Ball Offers Nonstop Action, Farm-to-Fork Bites

8:16 pm | Thursday, Sep 17th
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Williamson County’s longest-running black tie event is rapidly approaching, and organizers from the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County are making final preparations for the nearly sold-out 42nd Annual Heritage Ball on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park in Franklin.

The estimated 700 attending guests will be treated to an impressive silent auction, cocktail hour, non-stop entertainment and a farm-to-fork dinner at the themed “Rhapsody in Blue” Ball.

“There are so many incredible components to this year’s event, and we’ve got some surprises in store, too,” said Lynne McAlister, Heritage Ball coordinator. “More than 650 people have bought tickets, so we’re nearly sold out. We encourage anyone planning to attend to purchase tickets now, before it’s too late – you won’t be able to wait after reading over the menu.”

The seated supper, provided by Harvest at Homestead Manor – also the presenting sponsor of the 2015 benefit – will focus on fresh delights, with many of the ingredients sourced from the restaurant’s on-site, organic farm. The dinner will be preceded by passed appetizers, which include fresh figs stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in prosciutto panini with fresh pear, cambozola cheese, arugula and prosciutto; and herb-whipped cream cheese with smoked salmon, caviar and chives on red endive.

The multi-course menu will include an assorted artisan bread basket with herb-whipped butter; a superfood salad with freshly picked vegetables and fruits from Homestead Manor’s farm; and locally sourced osso bucco atop corn brulee with swiss chard, a red wine reduction and micro greens.

Prior to dinner, during the cocktail hour, guests will be treated to the piano musings of Claire Cope. Following, Williamson County’s

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 Points Swing Band will serenade guests with the big band sounds of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra.

 

Attendees will also enjoy a themed “Blue Note” cocktail during the hour created especially for the Ball by GRAY’S on Main.

After dinner, Al Paris & The Heartbreakers will get the crowd moving with on-stage charisma that shines in front of a live audience.  After a decade touring globally as a member of Kool & The Gang, Al’s “renaissance man” career has lead him to work with high-profile artists and talented performers and studio musicians – many of which he has recruited into The Heartbreakers.

“The band and I can’t wait to get back to Franklin again, and we need a big crowd so the Heritage Foundation can preserve the Old, Old Jail,” said Paris. “We promise to leave it all on stage for you – you’ll have the night of your life – just be there for Heritage Ball and make sure you’ve got your dancin’ shoes on!”

For late-night bites, Puckett’s Trolley will be on hand to provide treats such as chicken and waffles and pulled pork cobblers.

To purchase tickets, contact McAlister at (615) 591-8500 or by email at lmcalister@historicfranklin.com.

This 2015 Heritage Ball will cast special spotlight on the ca. 1941 Old, Old Jail, the Foundation’s first permanent headquarters and the community’s future Big House for Historic Preservation. All proceeds from the gala will be donated to the initiative.

Since 1967, the not-for-profit Heritage Foundation’s mission has been to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County, and to promote the ongoing economic revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation.

Megan Barry to speak at Williamson Inc. Membership Luncheon

4:30 pm | Monday, Sep 14th
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Nashville Mayor-elect Megan Barry is confirmed to speak at Williamson, Inc.’s monthly membership luncheon, presented by WGU Tennessee, Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. in Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin, located at 230 Franklin Road. Barry will address the Williamson County business community at what will be one of her first public speeches as Nashville’s first female, newly-elected mayor.

Barry was elected the seventh mayor of Nashville’s metropolitan government Thursday, Sept. 10, making history as the first woman and first Metro Council member to hold the city’s top office.

Barry defeated runoff opponent David Fox with 55 percent of the votes to win the mayoral runoff election. With all precincts reporting, Barry had 60,519 votes to Fox’s 49,694 votes.

Barry will lead one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities neighbored to the south by Williamson County, Tennessee’s fastest-growing county. By 2040, the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization predicts Middle Tennessee’s 10-county region will absorb 1 million new residents.

“Williamson and Davidson counties have become prime destinations for millennials, corporate relocations, job growth and tourism,” Matt Largen, president and CEO of Williamson, Inc., said. “Having the next mayor of Nashville speak to our county’s business leaders shows we are committed to building regional partnerships that ensures continued economic growth in both counties. We depend on Nashville, and our brand, to a degree, is Nashville.”

Building on the momentum established by outgoing Mayor Karl Dean, Barry made regional economic development and growth one of her top campaign platforms to address traffic congestion, mass transit, population growth and business relocation and expansion.

According to Barry’s website, building the local economy will require a regional mindset that includes surrounding counties and working with local, regional, state and federal agencies.

The entire community is invited to hear Barry’s plans on this critical topic. Registration begins at 11 a.m. followed by the program at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon costs $35 for Williamson Chamber and Nashville Chamber members, $55 for non-members, and attendees may register online at www.williamsonchamber.com or pay at the door. Companies may purchase a table of seven for $400. A $5 late fee is added after noon Monday, Sept. 14.

About Williamson, Inc.

Williamson, Inc. is the premiere source for business and economic development initiatives in Williamson County. In 2012, the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber, the Cool Springs Chamber, the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber, and the county’s Office of Economic Development approved unification under the banner of the new Williamson, Inc. Williamson, Inc. uses an innovative approach to building a prosperous business community through educational programs, networking events, beneficial services, vocal business advocacy and business growth opportunities. Visit us on the web at www.williamsonchamber.com, on Facebook and on Twitter.

Photo Credit: Megan Barry Facebook

19th Century Trades Festival

4:24 pm | Monday, Sep 14th
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Historic Travellers Rest and the Tennessee Arts Commission are hosting the annual Trades Festival which allows participants to go back in time 200 years. The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept 22 and Wednesday, Sept 23, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Historic Travellers Rest Plantation.
“We look forward to welcoming many students and patrons at the Trades Festival every year,” said Education Director at Travellers Rest, Tonya Staggs. “We are excited to provide visitors with the chance to experience life in the 19th century.”
Visitors will have the opportunity to watch history come alive with more than thirty artisans and re-enactors. Artisans for the event will include a blacksmith, basket weaver, hat maker, 19th century seamstress and many more. Re-enactors such as a civil war surgeon, a potter, a spinner, and more will bring 19th century authenticity to the festival. There are numerous hands-on activities including, candle dipping, corn grinding, quill pen writing, the opportunity to make corn husk or hanky dolls among other various activities. Visitors can stop by the Historic Travellers Rest Gift Shop for shopping. Picnic lunches are welcome.
Reservations are required and tickets are $5.50 per person. For more information about the festival or registration, contact Tonya Staggs by phone 615-832-8197 or by email tonya@travellersrestplantation.org.
About Historic Travellers Rest
For more than fifty years, Historic Travellers Rest has been an integral part of the Nashville community. The historic house, built originally in 1799, was restored by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Tennessee to interpret the early 19th century life of Judge John Overton, one of the state’s first Supreme Court Justices, the founder of Memphis and a close personal friend of Andrew Jackson. The property serves as a gateway for learners of all ages to explore Nashville’s historic past. For more information, please visit www.travellersrestplantation.org.

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