Family Day

10:00 am | Saturday, Nov 5th
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Family Day in Franklin, TN – City of Franklin Parks

Join the City of Franklin Parks for a day of free fun on the farm!

Family Day is our signature event and there is so much to do: Live Music * Hay Rides * Inflatables * Petting Zoo * Miniature Train Rides * Cane Pole Fishing * Photo Booths * Princesses * Games * Crafts * Face Painting * Pong Rides * Corn Box * Delicious Food For Sale * & More!

For more information please visit Family Day and Facebook Page for the event.

Franklin— Come to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm for the 10th Annual Franklin Parks’ Family Day on November 5. Family Day is a free festival open to the public, and will take place from 10 AM – 2 PM at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, located at 239 Franklin Road, across the street from The Factory in Historic Franklin.

Franklin Parks’ Family Day offers many opportunities for families to have a great time on this historical farm. The festival features activities like miniature train rides, hay rides, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Festival attendees can also enjoy cane pole fishing in the pond. There will be inflatables, a photo booth, face painting and other farm themed photo opportunities, crafts and games. Artists Kelsey K and Hickory Rose will be performing live! All rides and activities are free to attendees.

Safe Harbor Equine & Livestock Sanctuary will be doing roping and riding demonstrations at the TSC Arena. Safe Harbor will also be doing horse mane and tail braiding demonstrations, hosting corn hole and calf roping games for prizes, and raffles. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet foster horses, sponsor a foster or sanctuary horse, and have a photo opportunity with a “unicorn.”

Food will be offered for purchase by local food vendors including Itty Bitty Donuts, Hoss’ Loaded Burger, Buns on the Run, and more.

Following Family Day, there will be a grand opening event at the new K-9 Korral Dog Park at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. The ribbon cutting will take place at 2:15 PM, with activities happening at the dog park location throughout the Family Day event.

Many local businesses are sponsoring the event including Friends of Franklin Parks, Tractor Supply Company, K-Love, Get Fit Franklin, The Goddard School – Franklin (Cool Springs), and Dreams Do Come True Princess Parties.

The 10th Annual Family Day Celebration is presented by the City of Franklin Parks Department. The City of Franklin Parks is committed to promoting the love of nature and provide opportunities for enjoyment of the parks in Franklin. For more information, please check out our website at www.franklintn.gov/FamilyDay. See entertainment schedule below.

 Family Day Live Entertainment Schedule 

10:25 AM                            Performance by Shining Starz Dance Studio                                                         K-Love Stage

11:00 AM                            Ariel & Friends (Dreams Do Come True Princess Parties)                    K-Love Stage

11:30 AM                            Kelsey K                                                                                                         K-Love Stage

11:30 AM                            Horse Demonstrations (Safe Harbor Equine & Livestock Sanctuary)               TSC Arena

12:30 PM                            Star Wars & Superheroes (Dreams Do Come True Princess Parties) K-Love Stage

1:00 PM                              Hickory Rose                                                                                                               K-Love Stage

 

 

 

 

Pumpkinfest Returns to Franklin, TN

2:34 pm | Thursday, Oct 27th
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Franklin, TN’s favorite celebration of fall returns October 29 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

 

Presented by Bank of America, the festival stretches along Main Street and its avenues and offers tons of festive fun for families.

Check out the lineup of things-to-do at Pumpkinfest!

Church of the City Kids’ Zone

Third Avenue South will be transformed into a full block of free children’s activities from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Bouncy houses, pony rides, face painting, games, a dedicated preschool area, and much more will keep the small fry entertained for hours.

HomeTown Pet Costume Contests

Costume contests for both humans and pets will take place on the stage on the Public Square.  More details will be coming soon!

Live Entertainment

Two stages will feature full lineups of music and dance performances.  In addition to the stage on the Public Square, this year a second stage will be located on Main Street at First Avenue, near Landmark Booksellers.  The ConSoulers will take the First Avenue stage at 4 p.m. for a two-hour street dance.  Additional stage lineups will be posted soon.

Arts and Crafts Vendors

More than 80 artists and crafts people with handmade wares will line Main Street from Second to Fifth Avenues.  Don’t miss the unique shopping opportunities.

Street Festival Food

Old favorites like corn dogs, funnel cakes, fried catfish, and chicken tenders will join some newer offerings in two dedicated food zones:  around the Public Square, and on Fourth Avenue South.

Chili Cook Off

The Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook Off will take place on Third Avenue North.  For more information, click here.

The Great Pumpkin

Franklin’s Sister City, Carleton Place, Canada, is again growing our Great Pumpkin.  Stop by its location on the Public Square and guess its weight for a chance at a fabulous prize.

Grave Matters:  The Stories Behind the Stones

After dark, Franklin’s historic cemeteries will come to life with first-person stories of some of the folks buried there. For more information, click here.

Photo Ops

Be sure to bring the camera!  Photo ops will abound!

Parking

In addition to the parking in and around the downtown area, parking and shuttle service will be available from Church of the City and Harlinsdale Farm for $1 per person each way.  No pets, non-folding strollers, or food or drink except bottled water is allowed on the trolleys.

Producing Pumpkinfest is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Since 1967 the non-profit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving the places that matter.

Franklin Wine Festival

8:47 pm | Friday, Oct 14th
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There are four primary components to this fall’s wine festival:

 

KING & QUEEN OF THE VINES

With all the exciting components going on at the Franklin Wine Festival Grand Tasting: wine, food, live music, an auction, and simply great people… it’s like we’re a city unto ourselves. So we needed a King and Queen!

Enthusiastic supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters conduct personal fundraising campaigns on behalf of the children’s charity beginning in later summer. All donations are tallied on site at the event, and it’s quite simple, the man with the highest fundraising total is crowned King, and the women bringing in the most donations is proclaimed Queen.
The King and Queen candidates hold many different smaller events as part of their fundraising… everything from a Fashion Show and Private Sale to private dinners and crazy personal quests. Why not throw your own tiara in the ring and join us?

GRAND TASTING
A truly Grand experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs, pairing extensive offerings by Middle Tennessee’s finest chefs with selected wines from around the world. Nowhere else will you have the opportunity to sample more than 300 wines and outstanding food!

The Grand Tasting is held Friday, October 21, 2016 throughout The Factory at Franklin. Ticket prices for the Grand Tasting are $89 in advance, $100 if you elect to purchase at the door, provided such is available.

SILENT AUCTION
At the Franklin Wine Festival Auction you will find a diverse selection ranging from hard-to-find wines, gift certificates, artwork and more. The auction is designed to appeal to every taste at every price range. Make sure to check the web site – www.franklinwinefestival.com – for an ongoing update of this year’s auction items.

ON SALE AT COOL SPRINGS WINES & SPIRITS
From Saturday, October 22, to Friday, October 28 all the wines featured at the Franklin Wine Festival will be available at Cool Springs Wines & Spirits on sale! That includes allotted, hard-to-find and collectible wines. The Franklin Wine Festival is one of the only events in the country that is able to offer this special sale to its attendees afterwards. Cool Springs Wines & Spirits is the largest wine and spirits store in Tennessee, located at 1935 Mallory Lane in Franklin.

Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of the most exciting wine and food tasting in Middle Tennessee. Come learn why everyone is talking about the Franklin Wine Festival!

For more information, contact Sarah Beatty at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, 615.522-5659 or sarah.beatty@mentorakid.org.

Grape Stomp Festival 2016

2:00 pm | Saturday, Oct 1st
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A Vintage Affair Grape Stomp Franklin TN Events

 

Join A Vintage Affair for the annual Grape Stomp Festival 2016! It is sure to be an afternoon filled with music, food, libations, and more in an effort to give back to women and children in need of Williamson County. Get wrapped up in the friendly competition and hilarious team costumes to compete for awesome prizes! You don’t want to miss this wonderful chance to give back to the community!

For more information please visit Grape Stomp Festival 2016.

Jokers & Jackpots Gala

6:30 pm | Saturday, Aug 20th
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Jokers & Jackpots Gala Franklin TNJoin us under the big top for casino games, food from local restaurants and caterers, drinks, a live and silent auction, music and surprise performances!

Saturday, August 20, 2016

6:30 – 10:30 p.m. 

Liberty Hall at The Factory

Celebrate our vintage circus with a touch of seersucker!

$90 person / $175 couple / $900 reserved table of 10

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit Jokers & Jackpots Gala.

About Bridges

Bridges Domestic Violence Center is the only domestic violence shelter in Williamson County. Our not-for-profit organization is dedicated to assisting victims of physical, mental and sexual abuse. If you have experienced domestic violence or your children have witnessed domestic violence, we recognize that the decisions you face are difficult ones. Our role is to provide a safe place for you to make those decisions and to regain control of your life.

Williamson County Fair

6:00 pm | Friday, Aug 5th
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The 2016 Williamson County Fair will be held August 5th through 13th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park,4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064.
 
FAIR HOURS
 
Monday – Thursday
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
(Midway closes at 11:00 p.m.)
 
Friday
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
(Midway closes at 12:00 midnight)
 
Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
(Midway closes at 12:00 midnight)
 
Sunday
12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.
(Midway closes at 11:00 p.m.)

WE’RE SO COOL……

Because we have air conditioned building, packed full of cool vendor booths, cool food and cool free entertainment! Our fairgrounds also features “misting fans” located throughout the midway. You can get a quick, cool “mist” between rides, outdoor shows and as you stroll the midways!

For more information and tickets, please see Williamson County Fair.
 

 

Franklin on the Fourth – Downtown Franklin

10:00 am | Monday, Jul 4th
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“Franklin on the Fourth” in Downtown Franklin, TN – The annual Independence Day celebration begins at 10 a.m. on July 4th.

The free festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th, with bluegrass music playing from the stage.  Food vendors include everything from roasted corn on the cob to BBQ; ice cream to nachos; and corn dogs to smoothies.  Craft vendors will fill the area with wood working, jewelry and other handmade items. 

Our presenting sponsors, Kroger and Williamson Medical Center, will have booths right on the Square.  Antique cars will line Main Street between the square and 4th Avenue.  The kid’s zone on 3rd Avenue North will have inflatables, a petting zoo, and pony rides.  The always fun Children’s Parade begins lining up at 4:45 and starts at 5 p.m. 

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 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. 

REMEMBER !!
The tradition of the “Children’s Parade” will continue and begin at 5:00 p.m. (Children will begin lining up at a designated marked location at 4:45) There will be Prizes for best costume and decorated bikes and wagons. Pets are welcome!

The event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m.

 

The Blackberry Jam Music Festival

12:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 25th
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Join us Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Boyd Mill Farm for the Blackberry Jam Music Festival presented by Franklin Noon Rotary, bringing together musicians from all over, but focusing on our homegrown talent from Middle Tennessee and all for a great cause. This year’s Jam benefits Hard Bargain Association.

Saturday, June 25, 2016 – Noon-2PM – Children’s Program and 2PM-10PM – Main Event.

Blankets, lawn chairs, beverages in ice chests and well-mannered dogs on leashes are welcomed. A variety of food trucks and dessert carts will be on site ready to serve you.

For tickets and more information please visit The Blackberry Jam Music Festival.

Hattie Jane’s Creamery

7:12 pm | Monday, Jun 13th
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A. MARSHALL FAMILY FOODS ROLLS OUT ANOTHER CULINARY CONCEPT

Hattie Jane’s Creamery Set to Bring Inspired Ice Cream to Columbia’s Public Square

COLUMBIA, Tenn. ­­ A. Marshall Family Foods Inc., the company behind Puckett’s Gro., Puckett’s Boat House, Homestead Manor and the modern pub concept Scout’s Pub set to open in Franklin, is adding another establishment to its portfolio of popular brands. Hattie Jane’s Creamery, an artisan ice cream shop inspired by the Marshall family’s love for the dessert, will open in downtown Columbia early this summer, with plans for a second location already in the works.

Claire Marshall Crowell, chief operating officer of A. Marshall Family Foods and the visionary behind Hattie Jane’s, says ice cream has long been a staple in her family. “It’s a Marshall thing. It’s always the comfort food for us and it’s what we do on vacation, or on a work trip to a new city. We go to the best bars and restaurants, but we also always seek out the best ice cream places.”

The creamery, named after Crowell’s daughter, will keep its selection small but unique, offering creative flavors that will feature high­quality ingredients and will be absent of fillers and additives. The ice cream will be produced in small batches on­site and the recipes will at first be a collaboration between Homestead Manor Head Chef Corey King and Scout’s Pub Head Chef Keith West while the store seeks an Ice Cream Chef. Ben Stepp, general manager of Puckett’s Gro. in Columbia, will oversee operations of the creamery located next door to the restaurant.

In keeping with the down­home, family­inspired­and­owned theme, Hattie Jane’s will offer homemade hot fudge and caramel syrups, fresh­baked cookies for ice cream sandwiches and waffle cones made in­house.

“Hattie Jane’s is a reflection of my family and me, and the places we most enjoy,” Crowell said. “It will be modern, but nostalgic; comfortable, but sophisticated. We think we can really push the envelope with the flavors and provide people with the unique culinary experience we’ve accomplished with our other restaurants.”

The creamery will sell pints of its ice cream in­store and plans to eventually include it on the Puckett’s restaurants’ menus.

About Hattie Jane’s Creamery

Opening in summer 2016 next to Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant in downtown Columbia, Tenn., Hattie Jane’s Creamery takes A. Marshall Family Foods. Inc.’s knack for creating an authentic Southern cooking experience for its patrons and invites them to stick around after dinner for a scoop or two of ice cream. By partnering with local farms and producing the ice cream on­site, it gives customers a true homemade, unique experience that is signature to the A. Marshall brand.

67th Annual Franklin Rodeo

7:00 pm | Saturday, May 21st
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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.

 

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