MADE SOUTH Holiday Market is a two-day celebration of the best makers, food, drink, music and art in the South!
A portion of proceeds from this event will benefit the Holiday Food Box Program at GraceWorks, Williamson county’s nonprofit community resource center. Please consider adding a $5 donation to your ticket purchase. Your donation will go towards helping feed more than 4000 of our neighbors in Williamson County, TN.
MADE SOUTH Holiday Market
Saturday, November 17, 2017 from 9:00am-5:00pm
- Shop 100+ of the finest makers & artisans in the South
- Sample food tastings from local and regional chefs and restaurants scattered throughout the day
- Southern Knife Fight chef competition presented by Springer Mountain Farms
- Complimentary Mountain Valley Spring Water
- Live music
- Free parking
- Family friendly
- Rain or shine
- Children 12 years of age or younger admitted free with paying adult
- First 2,000 guests on Saturday receive a complimentary MADE SOUTH reusable tote bag
The Friends of Franklin Parks to Host the Best Seats in the House for the Fourth of July Fireworks
4:15 pm | Monday, Jun 25th
Join the City of Franklin and Friends of Franklin Parks in celebrating the Fourth of July! This Independence Day celebration will feature music, food, and fireworks at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin! The Tractor Supply Co. Arena will be open to the public starting at 5:00 PM for pre-fireworks music by People on the Porch (6:00 PM) and Rubiks Groove (7:00 PM).
Sonic will be supplying hot dogs, grilled hamburgers, and corndogs for purchase! And, adult beverages by Lipman will be available including Napa Smith Brewery Beers, Lonely Cow Wines, Hap & Harry’s products, and Hidden Jewel Wines
Kids activities will also be hosted in the Tractor Supply Co. Arena. Activities include old-fashioned kids games, craft tent, Padrinos Pops, and Bluegrass Kettle Masters. Bring blankets and chairs to view the entertainment and fireworks show!
Please, no outside coolers allowed.
Thank you to the Fourth of July Celebration sponsors: City of Franklin and City of Franklin Parks, Sonic, Berry Farms Merchant Group, and Lipman.
They say lighting doesn’t strike twice in the same place…but Mike Super’s BRAND NEW Magic Show begs to differ! Bring your family and friends BACK to share in an ALL NEW evening of the impossible!
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
EMS Nite Lites Saturday in Fairview-FREE family fun
5:17 pm | Monday, Sep 11th
FREE EMS NITE LITES EVENT HONORS FIRST RESPONDERS
Saturday, September 16 at Fairview Recreation Complex
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is pleased to announce EMS Nite Lites 2017 at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. on Saturday, September 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This free event honoring our community’s first responders will feature police cars, ambulances, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles. Bring the entire family out to honor those who serve our community. Kids can meet local law enforcement officers and climb aboard their vehicles for a close-up look. Participants include Vanderbilt Lifeflight, the Tennessee National Guard, Fairview Fire Department and Police Department, Williamson County Rescue, Williamson Medical Group, MJ Wrecker Services, and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department. Sign the giant “thank you” banner to show your gratitude to our law enforcement and rescue community.
EMS Nite Lites 2017 will also feature free music, a bounce house, and crafts. Get a temporary henna tattoo from Tempy Tats (cost incurred), paint a rock with #615 Rocks!, or enjoy face painting at the Fairview Titans cheerleaders booth. Food trucks including Tika’s Concessions and 313 Coney will be on hand (cost incurred) with delicious treats. For more information, contact ChaseC@williamson-tn.org or (615) 799-9331, ext. 2315.
EMS Nite Lites is sponsored by WalMart of Fairview, Signs First, Sonic of Fairview, and the Fairview Titans cheerleading squad.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.
The biggest backyard party with over 1,800 pounds of fresh catfish is set for Friday, July 21 2017 in the Grassland community of Franklin when Bethlehem United Methodist Church hosts the 43rd BUMC Fish Fry on the church’s shaded grounds.
With live music, all-you-can-eat farm-raised catfish and an incredible free children’s play area, the Bethlehem UMC Fish Fry is Friday, July 21 on the shaded grounds of the church off Old Hillsboro Road in the Grassland Area from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin (37069).
Tickets for adults are $10 in advance at the church and $13 the day of the event. Children 10 and under are always $6 and children under three are free! Hot dogs are available for children and a separate carryout serving area is provided.
For more information, see website and contact the church at (615) 794-6721.
4th of July Fireworks Show in Franklin, TN at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
Thousands are expected to attend the popular Franklin on the Fourth Fireworks celebration on the square happening, July 4th in Franklin, TN and sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club. Franklin on the Fourth ends at 8 p.m. to give attendees time to get to the Fireworks Display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. The display, put on by the City of Franklin and its sponsors, will begin at approximately 9 p.m.
“Franklin on the Fourth” is coordinated by the Franklin Lions Club and TN Events in conjunction with the City of Franklin. All proceeds benefit the Franklin Lions Club Charities.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation – Pooch-a-Palooza Dog Show and Expo
Spectators FREE, Competitors $10
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Celebrate man’s best friend at the Pooch-a-Palooza dog show and expo. Looking for a pet sitter or vet? Get to know local businesses that care about your pets just as much as you do. Vendors include local vets, groomers, dog boarders, and pet supply shops. Adoptable dogs will also be on site from the Williamson County Animal Control with their mobile adoption center.
Think your dog is the best? Now is your chance to prove it, for only $10 register your k-9 friend for one or more of our competitions which include best dressed best trick, best agility course time and best retriever. All skill levels are welcome to compete in this friendly competition! The Williamson County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit will also hold a special demonstration you won’t want to miss! This event is FREE for spectators and their pets but registration is required to compete.
A fun, competitive race to raise Scholarship Funds for kids in need. The race includes 10 action-packed, timed recreational activities for age 5 and up. Teams of 2 to 6 persons (friends, family, co-workers) compete on the course of their choice — the Adventurers Course, perfect for families, OR the Wild Bucks Course, which is more challenging. Registration includes an event shirt. Trophies are given to the top teams on both courses.
The 2017 Leiper’s Fork Crawfish Boil – Franklin, TN
Bringing together the community to give 100% of monetary donations, ticket and silent auction proceeds to charity. Tickets can be pre-purchased on the website for $25, or they will be $30 at the door. Kids and Officers enter free.
May 20, 2017 – Saturday 1pm-11pm
Crawfish served at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm.
Bands start at 1:30 with 30 minute set breaks between bands
Sanders R & R Slip & Slide- All day ’til dark or we run out of water
All proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction to support our charities.
BYO- Beer, wine & alcoholic beverages.
BYO- Lawn Chairs & Coolers