Studio Tenn – ONE NIGHT ONLY

6:00 pm | Saturday, Jul 18th

Studio Tenn’s Annual Fundraiser Gala – in Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin TN

Studio Tenn’s ONE NIGHT ONLY has quickly become one of the most highly anticipated, knock your socks off entertainment events of the season! Experience an unbelievable night of live music and entertainment to help raise money for the 6th season of this world class professional theatre company!

American Idol stars Melinda Doolittle and Diana DeGarmo will join Studio Tenn company members and other special guests performing at this year’s One Night Only fundraising gala on Saturday, July 18!

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit Studio Tenn One Night Only.

* Open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres included in ticket price

ACT TOO PLAYERS PRESENTS THE SOUND OF MUSIC

2:00 pm | Saturday, Jul 18th

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The Sound of Music, July 16th through the 18th, 2015 at the Franklin Theatre.

The Act Too Players is committed to providing high-quality theatre classes to enhance the overall development of the child. We believe that theatre education encourages young people to develop a positive self-image as they increase awareness of their physical being. Act Too Players has produced over 100 productions and strives to provide students the opportunity to learn and grow not only as a performer but also as an individual.

For more information, showtimes and tickets, please visit Franklin Theatre.

This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.

Franklin Barn Market at Willowbrook Farm in Franklin, TN

8:00 am | Saturday, Jul 18th

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Unique town… Unique event…

Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., general admission shopping

For tickets please visit Franklin Barn Market.

“When you don’t want what everyone else has…”

Come and experience the Franklin Barn Market located at beautiful Willowbrook Farm in Franklin, TN. This is an annual event that offers a unique home, décor and garden shopping extravaganza.

At this fun event you will find vintage wares, farmhouse style, unique finds, shabby chic, antiques, artisans, specialty foods and springs blooms, all while enjoying the southern hospitality distinctly offered by Franklin, TN.

Head out to find that perfect home decor item that you didn’t know you were missing OR better yet, grab a bunch of friends and come enjoy the farm views, shopping and fun times that only an event such as this can offer. Be sure to come hungry and enjoy a gourmet bistro style lunch together.

If you have never been to Franklin, then you should definitely make this a weekend trip with friends and family. Franklin, Tennessee is just 15 minutes from Nashville. The city of Nashville is a vacation destination alone not to be missed, Franklin offers historic sites, restaurants, shopping and an amazing group of people who seem to have written the rules on southern hospitality and should be part of any great vacation. Even the local drivers are friendly around here.

If you already love these shows or are a serious shopper on a mission you would benefit from purchasing our first dibbs pass which allows early admission from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. on the very first day of the event (plus regular admission for both days of the show). You will be among the first to see and shop what the vendors have to offer.

ACT TOO PLAYERS PRESENTS THE SOUND OF MUSIC

7:00 pm | Friday, Jul 17th

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The Sound of Music, July 16th through the 18th, 2015 at the Franklin Theatre.

For more information, showtimes and tickets, please visit Franklin Theatre.

This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.

Franklin Barn Market at Willowbrook Farm in Franklin, TN

8:00 am | Friday, Jul 17th

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marketUnique town… Unique event…

July 17th & 18th, 2015

Friday, July 17, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. first dibbs shopping
Friday, July 17, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., general admission shopping
Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., general admission shopping

First dibbs PLUS two day shopping $20
One day general admission shopping $8

For tickets please visit Franklin Barn Market.

“When you don’t want what everyone else has…”

Come and experience the Franklin Barn Market located at beautiful Willowbrook Farm in Franklin, TN. This is an annual event that offers a unique home, décor and garden shopping extravaganza.

ACT TOO PLAYERS PRESENTS THE SOUND OF MUSIC

7:00 pm | Thursday, Jul 16th

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The Sound of Music, July 16th through the 18th, 2015 at the Franklin Theatre.

For more information, showtimes and tickets, please visit Franklin Theatre.

This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.

Big Backpack Giveaway

6:16 pm | Tuesday, Jul 14th

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GraceWorks is asking the public to help 2,000 students in Williamson County schools to make the best start possible for the upcoming school year.

Supplies are still needed for The Big Backpack Giveaway, scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 on the grounds of Liberty Elementary, 600 Liberty Pike. The Giveaway is a complete community event, in which backpacks filled with school supplies are distributed to students to need.

For the convenience of nearby residents backpacks and supplies also will be distributed at smaller giveaways the same day. One is from 10 a.m. to noon at Fairview High School, 2595 Fairview Blvd., Fairview, and the other from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bethesda Elementary, 4907 Bethesda Road, Thompson’s Station.

Many supplies are provided by the United Way Patricia Hart Society’s Stuff the Bus Campaign and Publix. The event has been sponsored by area churches, civic groups, businesses and individuals for 12 years.

“Helping provide necessary school supplies to 2,000 Williamson County students in need equips them with the tools needed to have a successful school year,” said Brian Myers, church and community outreach coordinator for GraceWorks.

Particularly needed this year are 1-2-inch three-ring binders, composition books, highlighters and 3×5 index cards, he said.

Cash is always helpful, Myers said. Cash donations allow organizers to purchase required supplies that have not been donated.

The Franklin Giveaway event is designed for the entire family and includes a jump house, live music, face painting, food and prizes.

Supplies can be dropped off at GraceWorks by July 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or cash donations can be sent to GraceWorks Ministries, 104 Southeast Parkway, Franklin, TN 37064. Please put “backpacks” in the subject line of checks. You may also donate online quickly and securely by clicking here.

Telescope Night

6:04 pm | Tuesday, Jul 14th

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A public telescope night at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory on July 28, will pay tribute to the late Williamson County civic leader and amateur astronomer Tommy Murdic.

Murdic had hosted the night at annual night at Dyer on behalf of the Williamson County Public Library before he passed away March 6. This event, which has been renamed the Williamson County Public Library Annual Tom Murdic Telescope Night at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, will begin at 8 p.m.

Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anders will be at Dyer for brief remarks on Murdic’s public service as well as his passion for stargazing. In addition, some of Murdic’s photographs and images will be displayed. The retired engineer, who had previously worked at the Nashville Thermal Transfer Plant, enjoyed spending many hours at Dyer as an amateur astronomer.

Murdic, a former chairman of the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission, had served on the Williamson County Commission and Joint Parks and Recreation Committee of Williamson County. In addition, he had a strong interest in preserving the African American heritage of his ancestors through his leadership with the African American Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. He also helped spearhead the establishment of McLemore House, an African American history museum in Williamson County.

Registration is required for this special library program at Dyer Observatory. Space is limited to the first 100 cars. To RSVP, email Lindsey Roseberry at the Williamson County Public Library, lroseberry@williamson-tn.org, or call 615-595-1243.

Raise the Roofs

5:02 pm | Tuesday, Jul 14th

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The Fourth Annual Friends of Franklin Parks “Raise the Roofs” event is set for Saturday, August 15, and attendees will have an opportunity to see the fundraiser’s results first-hand. Construction on the new multi-purpose equestrian arena at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm will be nearly complete.

Thanks to the support of the community, generous corporate partners, and events like Raise the Roofs, the $1.1 million arena project is nearing the finish line. The Fourth Annual Raise the Roofs is presented by Farm Credit Services.

“Raise the Roofs has become one of the best fundraising events of the year, and this year we’ve got a lot to celebrate,” said Dr. Monty McInturff, president of the Board of Governors of Friends of Franklin Parks. “With the arena nearing completion, we’re ready to talk about a broader vision for Harlinsdale as an equestrian center for middle Tennessee.”

Starting at 5 p.m. on August 15, the program will include food and drink from about a dozen local restaurants and purveyors, along with horse demonstrations, tours of the new arena facility, great auction items and more.

Friends of Franklin Parks was founded in 2011 with a mission to enhance Franklin’s city parks with private dollars. Over the course of three years, the non-profit has raised more than $1 million from individual, corporate and organizational partners. To learn more, visit www.friendsoffranklinparks.org.

Tickets are $75 per person and reserved tables for eight or 10 guests are available. Purchase tickets online at www.2015raisetheroofs.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Mindy Tate at (615) 794-0998 or by email at mindy@franklintomorrow.org.

It’s Vintage Baseball

12:00 pm | Sunday, Jul 12th

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Vintage Baseball

July 12, 2015 – Double header – 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm

After nearly 150 years, a Civil War-era style of baseball will once again be played in Tennessee. Vintage base ball (yes, it was two words in the 1860s) was revived in the Mid-South when the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball was formed in 2013. Carnton Plantation is pleased to be the home field for the Franklin Farriers. The base ball games are free to the public.

For more information & directions please visit Carnton Plantation.