67th Annual Franklin Rodeo

7:00 pm | Friday, May 20th
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MAY 19-21, 2016 – 67th ANNUAL FRANKLIN RODEO

Rodeo competition events, kids events, specialty acts and a lot of family fun!

IT’S NOT JUST A RODEO. IT’S THE FRANKLIN RODEO!

The “bucks” start here every night at 7 p.m. and there’s fun for all ages! From fabulous food to fashion to farm equipment, it’s much more than a rodeo!

From the Cowboy Cafe to Snack Alley, you’ll find everything from a sit down supper to strawberry shortcake. Serving starts at 5:30 nightly!

Ram Rodeo will be this year’s Franklin Rodeo Presenting Sponsor. Ram has always been a major contributor to the Franklin Rodeo. To learn more about RamRodeo, please visit their website at www.RamRodeo.com.

For more information and tickets, please visit 67th Annual Franklin Rodeo.

The Franklin Rodeo is one of the longest running family event in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi! Founded in 1949, the Franklin Rodeo brings over 18,000 screaming fans, year after year, to enjoy the excitement of national rodeo competition events.

Produced by the Franklin Noon Rotary Club and and with the help of rodeo sponsors, the Franklin Noon Rotary Club has invested millions of dollars back into Williamson County over the past six decades to help many local charities.

Local cowboys to compete at the Franklin Rodeo

4:10 pm | Thursday, May 19th
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By Carole Robinson • Senior Staff Writer

This year spectators at the Franklin Rodeo will enjoy seeing local cowboys in the arena roping and riding for prize money and points.

Team ropers JC Burns from Arrington and Tom Bourne from Culleoka will compete in the calf roping event, and Page High School graduate Houston Herbert will compete in the bareback riding event on Friday evening.

Herbert has a reputation for sticking to his horse. He holds two state high school Rodeo Bucking Horse Championship titles.

Riding a bucking bronc may be in his blood – his father rode them – but the desire is all Herbert’s.

“It comes natural, but I put in a lot of work to get good at it,” he said. “I always try to make a perfect ride, but I never think it’s as good as it can be.”

Read more at Williamson Herald.

Spring Fairyland

1:00 pm | Saturday, May 7th
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Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary – Spring Fairyland – Brentwood, TN

All ages

Sat., May 7;  1 p.m.- 3 p.m.
Cost: $10 for child and accompanying adult; $7 per one additional personConstruct your very own fairy houses! Participants are invited to collect natural materials from the orchards and meadows of Owl’s Hill or purchase special items with “fairy gold” at the Gnome Depot. Pick a spot around Fairyland and create a dwelling fit for a fairy or elf. Register to let us know you’re coming!
Please visit Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary to register and for more information.

Calendar: Holiday Happenings

5:06 pm | Tuesday, Dec 1st
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Herald Reports

Here’s a sneak peek at just some of the events coming up in Franklin and elsewhere to celebrate the holiday season:

Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:45 p.m. – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. A spectacular event on the town square featuring the lighting of the tree, as well as entertainment by local school children, musicians/performers, and Santa Claus.

Saturday, Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Kiwanis Christmas Parade. Local soulful singer Quintavious Johnson, 13, will serve as grand marshal for this downtown Franklin tradition featuring floats, marching bands and the appearance of Santa Claus.

Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m. – Leipers Fork Christmas Parade. Naomi Judd will serve as grand marshal for this quirky and fun parade that highlights a real “Country” Christmas.

Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m./11 a.m.-5 p.m.– Dickens of a Christmas. Step back in time with the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County when Dickens of a Christmas returns to Franklin’s Main Street.

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