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.
The 1,600 square foot gallery of the Fleming Center at Carnton Plantation has been entirely transformed and open to the public for eight months. The display features never before exhibited objects, many of which have not been together for 150 years. Incorporating artifacts, graphic elements, light and sound, the exhibit is the first of its kind in Franklin. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12. Admission does not include a house tour. Click here for more information!
Join The Franklin Theatre for the Eggs-Travaganza featuring the movie “Hop” (PG)
EASTER EGGS-TRAVAGANZA! Activities preceding the film will include a bunny petting zoo, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and lucky egg prizes. A big giveaway will feature a children’s bicycle donated by Mac’s Harpeth Bikes, the family-owned bicycle boutique just north of downtown Franklin.
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The Franklin Art Scene will open its doors this Friday with fabulous art to view for all. The first-Friday art crawl, which has consistently grown in attendance since its 2011 conception, will feature 30-plus participating locations in Historic Franklin Tennessee’s core. Art Scene locations are dispersed throughout downtown, including the antique district and spots up and down Columbia Avenue. There is no set starting point for art crawl participants; guests are encouraged to begin at any map location. Trolleys circulate among all the stops throughout the night, and $5 buys an unlimited wristband to jump on and off at will from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In addition to an online map and QR code, a Franklin Art Scene smartphone application is now available on Google Play. The download gives users up-to-date information on the upcoming art crawl and its locations.
To download maps and applications, visit www.franklinartscene.com. To stay updated with featured artists showing at individual locations, check out www.facebook.com/FranklinArtScene.
Some highlights of the November 1 event include:
graphic design submissions will be displayed alongside a professional exhibit in the College’s fine art gallery.
Photo credit:“Diane Davich Craig (Betty Boots)” Diane Davich Craig (showing at Gallery 202)
About the Franklin Art Scene
In 2011, a group of Downtown Franklin Association (DFA) members launched the monthly Franklin Art Scene to promote local talent and community relationships in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tenn. Since its inception, the first-Friday event has been a unique experience for both the art novice and the connoisseur, offering a sweeping variety of magnificent work that ranges from blown glass and mixed-media pieces to original paintings and handcrafted jewelry.
The 30-plus participating locations are dispersed throughout downtown Franklin’s core. For more information, visit www.franklinartscene.com or www.facebook.com/FranklinArtScene.
Visit http://franklinartscene.com to learn more!
The Steak & Burger Dinner incorporates an evening of good food, great entertainment and interaction with Boys & Girls Clubs kids at each table. As adults enjoy juicy, mouth-watering hamburgers, Boys & Girls Clubs kids will be treated to a special steak dinner. Each table will consist of six adults and two kids so that event attendees learn about the kids in a unique setting. The event will include a motivational speech by creator and founder of Elijah’s Heart, Papa Joe Bradford. Papa Joe’s life is the inspiration behind the feature-length film, Unconditional. And, this evening will honor the third annual Ed Moody Award of Excellence recipient, Mrs. Peggy Smith
Events Night Details
6:00PM Pre-event Reception
6:30PM Dinner
7:00PM Program begins starring Boys & Girls Clubs kids
– Ed Moody Award of Excellence Recipient
– Guest Speaker
– Live Auction
– Fan-of-a-Kid
The 2015 Steak & Burger Dinner will be held on Thursday, April 23rd at Jamison Hall in the Factory at Franklin, located at 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064.
Gov. Bill Haslam announced that Franklin Tomorrow’s Get Fit Franklin program will represent the City of Franklin as a pilot program of the Governor’s Foundation for a Healthier Tennessee program.
Healthier Tennessee is led by Gov. Bill Haslam and made possible by The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness, a non-profit corporation dedicated to enabling and encouraging Tennesseans to lead healthier lives.
Eight communities across Tennessee have been selected and Franklin Mayor Ken Moore asked Franklin Tomorrow to represent the city through its Get Fit Franklin program, which Moore has supported since its inception in 2011.
Get Fit Franklin is a program of Franklin Tomorrow, which partners with the City of Franklin, Vanderbilt Health, and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, along with numerous other organizations and health and fitness agencies.
The concept of Get Fit Franklin is to get people to take the first step to fitness by stepping out their front door to just take a walk on pre-measured trails. Currently, quarterly events are held around the city to encourage participation and exposure to health and fitness providers and organizations, with more events to be scheduled this year.
“Through participation in the Healthier Tennessee initiative, Get Fit Franklin also hopes to deepen the discussion with our entire Franklin community about ways to incorporate daily small changes, for example by using the Small Starts program, to make a big difference in their lives,” said Franklin Mayor Ken Moore.
As part of the collaboration with the Healthier Tennessee Initiative, Christa and Michael Gonzales of the Westhaven community have been selected to serve as the Wellness Champions for the Get Fit Franklin/Healthier Tennessee initiative and as chairs of a newly formed Wellness Council.
Michael Gonzales has an inspiring story to tell, losing over 100 pounds in 2006 after reaching 300-plus pounds. Like many people, he graduated college after being an athlete throughout, and gradually gained weight until he weighed more than 300-plus pounds.
“My personal experience reinforced just how hard it is to lose weight and get healthy and just how few concise resources are available to help,” Michael said. At the same time, as Michael’s weight was ballooning, Christa was transitioning from a career in the healthcare industry to becoming a stay-at-home mom with two boys.
“Quickly, our entire household became sedentary and our well-being declined,” Christa said, adding their two young sons developed food allergies early, which led the couple both to appreciate the benefits of good nutrition.
“Watching Michael completely transform his lifestyle, helped positively influence our entire home, allowing us to adopt healthier eating habits and a more active lifestyle,” she said.
Based on their personal experiences, in 2010, the Gonzaleses created ActiveNow.com, a company to help others along in their journey to health and make getting active and healthy easier.
Along with Franklin, other communities selected as pilot communities are Dyer County, Decatur County, Tullahoma, Rhea County, Athens, Loudon and Kingsport.
Franklin Tomorrow was founded in 2001 and has as its mission to engage the community, foster collaboration, and advocate for a shared vision for the future of Franklin. Through community visioning and surveys, the citizens have said that shared vision is a vibrant economy, robust neighborhoods, distinct character, and great people.
For more information regarding today’s announcement, call Mindy Tate, Franklin Tomorrow Executive Director, at (615) 210-9401. Learn more about Franklin Tomorrow at www.franklintomorrow.org or visit Get Fit Franklin’s Website at www.getfitfranklintn.org.
“The finalists for this year’s Screenwriting Competition represent the best in undiscovered writing talent,” said Ted Crockett, NaFF Executive Director. “They presented everything from hilarious comedies to terrifying horror films, and we are thrilled to be a venue to jumpstart their careers.”
The 65 finalists were selected from nearly 1,300 international entries. The Nashville Film Festival Screenwriting Competition is unique among thousands of screenwriting competitions in the U.S. because it offers a category for young screenwriters as well as more categories for short screenplays than any other competition.
“Placing in a screenwriting competition assists up and coming talent with an important step in their careers,” continued Crockett. “It can help them as they establish themselves and their films, whether that’s gaining financing, exposure or both.”
Top scripts, selected from NaFF winners, will be read by Blossom Films, Nicole Kidman’s Academy-Award nominated production company; noted casting director, Laray Mayfield; Sycamore Pictures CEO, Ben Nearn; Rich Peluso, Senior Vice President of AFFIRM Films; famed limit-breaking director/producer Harmony Korine; Lewis Bogach, Emmy-winning Vice President of CMT-TV; and Abso Lutely Productions, producer of six current comedy TV hits.
FINALISTS, listed alphabetically by title:
DRAMA FEATURE
“Code Blues” – Gary Wallach
“Glen Sherley” – Joe Rassulo, Robert Gibson
“Independence Pass” – Brian MacEvilly
“Oil and Water” – Alfred Thomas Catalfo, Morgan Webster Dudley
“Shadowman” – Mike Miller
“The Acadian” – David Vincent
“The Oracle of Jerald’s Bay” – Sarah Bewley
COMEDY FEATURE
“Alliance” – Charlie Robinson, Carla Robinson
“Canadian Holiday” – David Rocchio
“Miss Loving” – Bernard Smith
“My Bad Day in Hell” – Eric Carlson
“Poe Boys” – David Van Hooser
“The Full Irish” – Brian MacEvilly
MUSIC INSPIRED FEATURE
“Blind Boone” – Moss Hall, Max Morath
“Chris Gaines Saves the World” – Donald Driscoll
“Stride” – Rick Whelan
FAMILY FEATURE
“Darby Petty and the Lost Treasure” – DC Sayre
“Eleven Days” – Jaginder Singh
“The Creepy House” – Shoshana Rosenbaum
INSPIRATIONAL FEATURE
“Heart Stringz” – Barbara Ashdown
“In-Between” – Sandra Webb Smith
“One Small Step” – Patrick Sherman
ANIMATED FEATURE
“My Monster Burrufu” – Alberto Corral
“The Mythfitz” – Nicholas Julius
ACTION/ADVENTURE FEATURE
” D.T.” – Ken Comer
“Guns and Grace” – Odin Ozdil
“The Third Bomb” – Phillip Parker
HISTORICAL FEATURE
“In Spite of It All” – Rebecca Boyd
“Kid Convict” – Julie Umbreit
“Samson: A Savior Will Rise” – Shawn Hoffman, Michael Hoffman
SCIENCE FICTION FEATURE
“Bioterror Conspiracy” – Louis Lio
“Eden” – Jessica Chou
“No Man’s Land” – Michelle Davidson, Jeffrey Field
“Populous” – Michael Quintero
THRILLER/HORROR FEATURE
“A Texas Story” – David Martin-Porras, Julia Fontana
“Bad Blood” – Billie Bates
“Empathy” – Elvis Wilson
“Ginseng” – Josh Barkey
“Lifers” – Phil Burdette
“The Apocalypse Chronicles” – Nathan Ludwig, Charles Hill
“Why the Willow Weeps” – Dwight Jolivette
“Zombie Ward” – Harry Oxnard
TENNESSEE SCREENWRITER FEATURE
“Empathy” – Elvis Wilson
“Sink Swim” – Elvis Wilson
“The Acadian” – David Vincent
“The Last Drop” – A. D. Smith
DRAMA TELEPLAY
“Limbo” – Jessica Chou
“Long Lost” – Deanna Shumaker
“Renegades” – Conway Preston
“Tip & Keeper” – Carol Caldwell
COMEDY TELEPLAY
“It Could Be Worse” – Tracy Reilly
“The Knot” – Adam Rosenbaum
“Star Pupils” – Tom Ruprecht
COMEDY SHORT
“That Other Crazy Thing You Do” – Michelle Leibel
“U Got Tagged” – Andrew Roxby
DRAMA SHORT
“Illuminate” – Robert Pawloski
“Which Spoke of Freedom” – Aria Marrogi, Chris Germiller
FAMILY SHORT
“The Home of Rock” – Brian MacEvilly
“Wiindigoo the Cannibal” – Michael O’Rourke, Winona LaDuke
GENRE SHORT
“Guest” – Charles Dillon Ward
“Lumen 18” – Darren Tibbits
TENNESSEE SCREENWRITER SHORT
“The Ice Road” – Taylor Albertson
“Incident at Broadway and Grand” – Francis Wolff
YOUNG SCREENWRITER SHORT
“The Favor” – Jack Fossett
“The Pride Club” – Kirill Dyshlovoy
Nashville Film Festival (NaFF), April 16 – 25, 2015, presented by Nissan North America, brings the world to Nashville in a 10-day celebration of film. NaFF celebrates the diversity of the human vision by curating diverse program segments. Founded in 1969 by Mary Jane Coleman, it is one of the oldest film festivals in the U.S. As an Academy Award Qualifying Event, NaFF garners notice from the Associated Press, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, MovieMaker Magazine, IndieWire, Variety, Billboard, New York and Script Magazine.
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There is no more paper registration for most students in Williamson County.
Starting April 1, online registration updates for students currently in grades K-11 and for Franklin Special School District students moving into grade nine will be available through May 15.
This online system will take place of the packets parents fill out each year. If parents are sending their child(ren) to a Williamson County school in the fall, they should update their registration online through existing Family Access accounts. Contact your child’s school if you have not requested a Family Access account.
“Gone are the thick packets of paper forms of years past if you update registration through Family Access,” said WCS Belinda Moss. “Your child’s school will have the new information immediately so they can prepare for the new school year.”
The primary guardian will be able to update registration information for every child in the family in one place. Only information that has changed since last year will need to be updated.
Please note, registration updates cannot be made through the mobile app. Make certain your browser pop-up blocker is turned off.
A contact person will be available via email if parents have any questions.
Families who do not wish to complete the updates in Family Access may request a paper packet from the school to complete and return by May 15.
Every spring, Cheekwood becomes the Southeast’s premier spot for celebrating the new season and enjoying the return of bold, vibrant color to the landscape. Sweeping views, large-scale colorful plantings, budding trees and special programming make Cheekwood a favorite destination for families, groups and nature lovers from across the region.
Cheekwood in Bloom by the Numbers
• 150,141 bulbs planted last fall
• 108,929 are tulips
• 145 tulip cultivars represented
• 30,121 daffodils (with 18,000 behind the Pineapple Room alone!)
• 11,091 hyacinths and 22,165 violas and pansies
SATURDAYS
March 21 – April 25
Family Studio Drop-In ‘ART’ivities
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us in the studios each weekend and create an interactive springtime-themed art project – open to all ages!
*New for 2015* Garden Demonstrations
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy garden-themed activities on Saturdays in April in the Color Garden, from investigating bugs and making a fairy gardens to learning to care for trees and more. Open to green thumbs of all ages!
March 21
Friendly Bugs and Big, Bad Pests with Dr. Steve Murphree
March 28
Friendly Bugs and Big, Bad Pests with Dr. Steve Murphree
April 11
Backyard Beekeeping, presented by Warner Parks Nature Center
April 18
Creating Fairy Gardens
April 25
“Who Speaks for the Trees?”
Live Music: Jazz in the Herb Garden
with the Nashville Jazz Workshop Ensemble
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Take a seat in the garden and enjoy the soothing sounds of our talented friends from Nashville Jazz Workshop.
Garden Tales
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy songs, dance and interactive reading as we bring your favorite nature-themed children’s books to life in the Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden.
Live Music: Piano in the Museum Drawing Room
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Local pianist Gunther Knaup will create a beautiful soundtrack for the perfect Saturday stroll through the galleries and historic mansion.
FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday, March 21
Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck presents The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings
12:00 p.m., Frist Learning Center courtyard
Join us as the Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck presents an original Tom Tichenor marionette play about a little rabbit who learns a valuable lesson when his wish comes true. Running time: 30 minutes
Saturday, March 28
Nashville Ballet presents Ferdinand the Bull
12:00 p.m., Massey Hall
This Picasso-inspired interpretation of Ferdinand the Bull will be a perfect spring outing. Bright costumes, music and graceful choreography tell the beloved tale of the bull that preferred flowers to fighting.
Saturday, April 4
SPRING ART HOP
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring in style with egg hunts, crafts, performances, music and more at the 23rd annual Spring Art Hop. A favorite tradition in Nashville, this special event is packed full of activities and excitement for families and kids of all ages. We’ll be hiding over 30,000 eggs, so don’t forget your basket!
Special Event Pricing:
Member Adults $5, Member Kids FREE
Non-member adults $17; Seniors $15; Children 3-17 $10; Children 2 and under are FREE
Free passes are not valid for special events
‘Egg’cellent Magic Show
12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Our favorite magician is at it again with tricks and riddles to make everyone giggle, and he’s bringing some of his furriest, big-eared friends!
Musical Petting Zoo, presented by the Country Music Hall of Fame
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Stop by to look at, learn about and PLAY guitars, banjos, fiddles and more. Instructors from the Country Music Hall of Fame will be on-site to offer guidance – and applause!
Landscaping for Birds and Wildlife
presented by Warner Park Nature Center
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Warner Park Nature Center will be on hand to give tips and demonstrations on landscaping with wildlife in mind. Get inspired and learn how to welcome beautiful birds, playful bunnies and other wonderful springtime creatures to your backyard!
Saturday, April 11
Mr. Steve, The Music Man
11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m., Frist Learning Center Courtyard
Come on down for a fun mix of classic tunes and original songs that will have you singing, dancing, laughing, and learning. It’s socially conscious music for kids that actually ROCKS!
Saturday, April 18
Fairytale Day
Enjoy an enchanted day at Cheekwood! Our weekly Garden Demonstration, Garden Tales storytime and Studio ‘Art’ivities will all take on a fun fairytale theme for the day.
Franklin School of Performing Arts
11:00 a.m., Howe Garden
Join us in the Howe Garden for an enchanting presentation of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.
Cremona Strings Ensemble
1:00 p.m., Howe Garden
Join us in the Howe Garden for a string performance that will fill the garden with lovely springtime melodies.
Saturday, April 25
Celebration of Trees
Join us as we observe National Arbor Day with fun, tree-themed activities all day! Stop by our Tree Transplanting Station and take home a tree seedling to transplant in your own backyard, learn everything about tree care at our Garden Demonstration or make time for one of our regularly scheduled Guided Arboretum Tours.
“Canopy Climb” Experience
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Arboretum Lawn
See Cheekwood like never before! This 20-minute tree-climbing experience includes a safety lesson and expert instruction, plus incredible views! First-come, first-served; open to adults and children ages 5 and over.
Wildlife on Wheels
12:00 p.m., Massey Hall
The Nashville Zoo is coming to Cheekwood! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn interesting and fun facts from expert animal educators and see our honorary animal guests as they venture to our grounds. You’ll be wild about this show!
SUNDAYS
March 22 – April 26
Drawing Room Concert Series featuring Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music
2:00 p.m.
We are honored to partner with Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music to host some of Nashville’s finest musicians in the Museum of Art’s intimate Drawing Room.
March 22
John Johns and Nolan Harvel, classical guitar
March 29
Blair chamber ensembles
April 5 (Easter)
Blair voice majors in concert
April 12
“Fiddle Frenzy,” directed by Crystal Plohman
April 19
Piano students in concert, presented by instructor Craig Nies
April 26
Lauren Coplan, piano
ANNOTATIONS
3:30 p.m.
Attention all readers and book lovers: Cheekwood has a special series of literary programs just for you! Join us in the Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden to listen as celebrated local authors share their stories, describe their processes and offer ‘behind-the-text’ accounts of their work.
Offered in partnership with Parnassus Books. Space is limited; first-come, first-seated.
March 22
Ariel Lawhon, author of The Wife, the Maid and the Mistress
March 29
Young adult novelist Kristin Tubb presents The 13th Sign
April 5
Carson Morton, author of Stealing Mona Lisa
April 12
Children’s author Jessica Young presents her new book Original
Recipe
April 19
Jeff High, author of Each Shining Hour: A Novel of Watervalley
April 26
An Afternoon in Italy with Alana White & Kim Teter
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
March 21 – April 26
Guided Tours
Tours are free and no reservations are required.
Guided Arboretum Tour
11:30 a.m.
A walk among Cheekwood’s magnificent dogwoods is one of
Nashville’s favorite spring rituals! Join one of our expert garden
guides to explore over 14 species and 23 cultivated varieties of
dogwoods as well as many other flowering trees.
House & History Tour
12:30 p.m.
Learn about the early 20th Century design and construction of our
Mansion and grounds, and explore Cheekwood’s place in the
American Country Place Estate Era.
Collection & Exhibition Tour
1:30 p.m.
Learn about the Museum’s collections and current exhibition by
noted landscape artist Charles Brindley, Trees of Myth and Legend,
on view until April 19.
SMART MOVES
Join us for strength training, movement, brain stimulation and fun! This class is focused on the 55 and older population who need the benefits of a “less strenuous” workout. Chairs provide stability for the “balance challenged” participant. No floor work. Please note: Beginning in February, Smart Moves will meet the first Wednesday of each month!
Franklin Recreation Complex
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Dates: Ongoing (No class 4/3)
Time: 1:00pm to 1:30pm
Cost: $2.00 per class
Instructor: Nancy Rieves
TRAINING WHEELS
Learn to ride our new Schwinn cycles in a safe and inspiring atmosphere. Enjoy a 30 minute class for 55 and over. Free from traffic woes, weather, or someone’s pet! Excellent for building lower body strength and blasting calories!
Franklin Recreation Complex
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dates: Ongoing
Time: 10:30am-11:00am
Cost: $4.00 per class
Instructor: Nancy Rieves
SENIOR YOGA
This class, geared toward older adults, will focus on balance, strength and flexibility. By encouraging our bodies to remain flexible, active and mindful, we can be engaged mentally, physically and spiritually.
Williamson County Recreation Complext at Nolensville
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dates: Ongoing
Time: 11:00AM TO 12:00PM
Cost: $3.00 per class
Instructor: Karen Dunne
ZUMBA GOLD®
Zumba Gold® takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba®, and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. This easy-to-follow choreography will help build cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working out the muscles of the hips, legs and arms. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong!
Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville
Days: Mondays and Fridays
Dates: Ongoing (No class 4/3)
Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: $3.00 per class
Instructor: Heather Dabbs
Williamson County Parks and Recreation offers monthly social programs to keep seniors involved and informed.
DAY TRIPS
Each month, we offer day trips to places all throughout Middle Tennessee and Northern Kentucky. Transportation is provided and departs from our facilities in Franklin and Spring Hill.
LANE MOTOR MUSEUM AND THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY
If you like classic and unique cars and/or good food, then this is the trip for you! We will start off at the Lane Motor Museum, which features 150 unique cars and motorcycles and is home to the largest European collection in the United States. The vehicles date from the 1920s all the way up to modern day and feature a varied collection of microcars, amphibious vehicles, military vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles, prototypes, one-of-a-kind vehicles and motorcycles. Then we will enjoy a meal at the Old Spaghetti Factory. They invest meticulous attention to their decor so guests feel as though they’re stepping into another world. The restaurant is adorned with antique lighting, intricate stained glass displays and an old fashioned trolley car that double as a dining hall. The cost of the trip includes admission to the Lane Motor Museum and transportation. Lunch will be Dutch treat.
Franklin Recreation Complex – To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2010.
Day: Thursday
Date: April 23
Time: 9:30am to 2:00pm
Cost: $25.00 (Price includes admission to the museum and transportation. Lunch is Dutch treat.)
Registration: 3/16-4/10 (Or until full)
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill- To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 2210.
Day: Thursday
Date: April 23
Time: 8:30am-3:00pm
Cost: $25.00 (Price includes admission to the museum and transportation. Lunch is Dutch treat.)
Registration: 3/16-4/10 (Or until full)
16TH ANNUAL TN 52 YARD SALE AND 5 CHEFS
Join us on a bus ride up to Hwy TN 52 for the second largest yard sale in Tennessee. The sale spans 95 miles and nearly 800 vendors were featured in 2014. We will start with lunch at 5 Chefs in Portland, TN. The 5 Chefs, located inside the Historic Gossett House, serves daily “meat and three” lunches and includes unique gifts, home decor, a ladies boutique, children’s apparel, antique furniture, and more. This is the perfect place to have a quiet, relaxing lunch with friends. After lunch we will hit Hwy TN 52 and stop as we see clusters of yard sale vendors. Vendors sell things like antiques, quilts, crafts, food, clothing, furniture, toys, books, etc. Your shopping options are only limited by the space on the bus. The cost of the trip provides the bus transportation and a snack. Lunch will be Dutch treat.
Franklin Recreation Complex- To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2010.
Day: Friday
Date: May 15
Time: 9:45am to 3:30pm
Cost: $20.00 (Price includes the cost of transportation and a snack. Lunch is Dutch treat.)
Registration: 4/13-5/8 (Or until full)
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill- To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 2210.
Day: Friday
Date: May 15
Time: 8:45am to 4:30pm
Cost: $20.00 (Price includes the cost of transportation and a snack. Lunch is Dutch treat.)
Registration: 4/13-5/8 (Or until full)
SMART DRIVING WITH AARP
WCPR is pleased to announce that we are hosting an AARP Smart Driving class for adults 55 and up. This two day course helps drivers improve their skills that could help avoid traffic violations or other accidents. Check with your insurance company for possible discounts for taking this course. Coffee and drinks will be provided., but you will want to bring a snack.
Please note: Participants must attend both days to earn credit for this course. Bring your AARP membership card to registration and to the class (to confirm membership).
Franklin Recreation Complex- To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2010.
Days: Wednesday and Thursday
Date: April 15 and April 16
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm both days
Cost: $15.00 for AARP members; $20.00 for Non-members
Registration: 3/16-4/7 (Or until full)
POTLUCK AND BINGO
Please join us for our monthly bingo and potluck lunch. We provide the entree and ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share with the whole group. After the meal, try to win a prize during one of our rounds of bingo. Don’t miss this fun afternoon!
Franklin Recreation Complex- To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2010.
Day: Monday
Date: April 13
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 3/16-4/10
Day: Monday
Date: May 11
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 4/13-5/8
Day: Monday
Date: June 15
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 5/11-6/12
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill- To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 2210.
Day: Tuesday
Date: April 14
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 3/10-4/13
Day: Tuesday
Date: May 12
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 4/14-5/11
Day: Tuesday
Date: June 9
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 5/12-6/8
Williamson County Complex at Nolensville-To register call (615) 786-0200 ext. 2410
Day: Wednesday
Date: April 8
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 3/11-4/6
Day: Wednesday
Date: May 6
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 4/8-5/4
Day: Wednesday
Date: June 10
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 5/6-6/8
SOCIAL CLUB
We invite you to come out and enjoy a social morning with us! We will have light refreshments and various games set up for you. If you aren’t up to playing games, then feel free to stop in and just socialize! We encourage you to bring your friends and throw out some ideas that you would enjoy seeing in the future at Nolensville.
Williamson County Complex at Nolensville- To register call (615) 786-0200 ext. 2410
Day: Thursday
Date: April 16
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Registration: 3/19-4/13
Day: Thursday
Date: May 14
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Registration: 4/16-5/12
NEW! OPEN ACTIVITIES AT NOLENSVILLE
Drop into the Senior Room at Nolensville for Open Activities! Bring your cards, knitting needles, crafts, friends, etc and enjoy! We will provide games, such as Scrabble and Yahtzee or you can bring your own. No registration required. Feel free to drop in as you are available.
Williamson County Complex at Nolensville- To register call (615) 786-0200 ext. 2410.
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Ongoing
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
Cost: Free!
Registration: No registration required.
WII BOWLING LEAGUE
Come join us at the Longview Rec Center in Spring Hill for our Wii Bowling League. No experience is necessary, but this is a 10 week commitment and your team depends on you to be there the majority of the season. Teams will be picked at random. Patrons are welcome to stop by and watch a game!
Please note: The Fall Wii Bowling League will be on Thursdays from 10:00pm to 12:00pm. The league dates and registration will be available in our next quarter’s newsletter.
BOWLING
Like to bowl, but without the commitment of a league? Then join us for our drop-in bowling. No registration required!
Day: Mondays
Dates: 1/26-4/20
Time: 9:30am
Cost: $1.25 per game paid directly to Franklin Family Entertainment Center
Location: Franklin Family Entertainment Center, 1200 Lakeview Drive, Franklin, TN
LIFESTYLE ENRICHMENT SERIES
The Senior Division of Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to host the Lifestyle Enrichment Series. This series provides seniors, 55 and up, with an opportunity to attend free education sessions. These informative sessions are provided by community healthcare professionals and provide valuable information on improving seniors overall quality of life.
For questions, please call (615) 302-0971 ext. 2021.
Senior Citizens meet each Tuesday and Thursday in the seniors room at the Fairview Recreation Complex. At 10:30 a.m. everyone plays bingo. Members who enjoy playing Rook come early on meeting days and play until time for bingo. The seniors also have a pool table and the gentlemen play pool, both before and after the meeting. A covered dish lunch is held on the 1st Tuesday of each month. The business meeting is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and on this day we make plans for day trips or activities.
Days: Tuesday & Thursdays
Date: Ongoing
Time: 10:30am
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Please call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2025 for Franklin based programs, (615) 302-0971 ext. 2218 for Spring Hill based programs or (615) 786-0200 ext. 2421 for Nolensville based programs the day of the event for cancellation information. For inclement weather updates on facility closures, please call the department’s Inclement Weather Hotline at (615) 591-8524. Information regarding class or event cancellations due to inclement weather will be listed on our website, Facebook, and at the front desk of the facility where the class/event is taking place.
REGISTRATION POLICY
All registrations dates are included with the activity description. Registration will begin at 9:00am on the first registration date listed (no reservations will be taken before that time). Registrations for trips or programs can either be made in person or phoned in to a receptionist. Phone messages are not accepted when making a reservation. You must speak with a receptionist in order to make your reservation. For phone registrations, please call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2010 for Franklin based programs, (615) 302-0971 ext. 2210 for Spring Hill based programs, or (615) 786-0200 ext. 2410 for Nolensville based programs . In order to hold your reservation, payments must be received within 5 days of the initial registration. Payments can be:
Franklin Recreation Complex
WCPR
Attention: Seniors
1120 Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill
WCPR
Attention: Seniors
2909 Commonwealth Drive
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Williamson Recreation Complex at Nolensville
WCPR
Attention: Seniors
7250 Nolensville Road
Nolensville, TN 37135
Please note: We make every effort to make our registration process as easy and fair as possible. Individuals may register up to one other person for a day trip. We hope this policy will give more people the opportunity to enjoy and participate in our trips.
OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION…
There is a waiting list available at both the Longview Recreation Center and Franklin Recreation Complex. If there is a cancellation at either facility, patrons will be contacted by either Krista Hollis (Longview) or Mary Clark (Franklin) in the order in which they have been placed on the waiting list. If you are unable to attend a trip you have registered for, please contact either Krista or Mary so that we can fill your spot via the waiting list only. We ask that you do not take it upon yourself to fill your spot, so everyone who has called in has an equal chance to participate.
TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds are available through the last day of registration. After the final registration date, most trips are non-refundable unless your spot can be filled by someone off the waiting list. Please remember to call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2025 for Franklin based programs, (615) 302-0971 ext. 2218 for Spring Hill based programs, or (615) 786-0200 ext. 2421 for Nolensville based programs to cancel.
PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLCY
Refunds can be requested up to 24 hours before the program. After that point, most programs are non-refundable unless your spot can be filled by someone off the waiting list. Please remember to call (615) 790-5719 ext.2025 for Franklin based programs, (615) 302-0971 ext. 2218 for Spring Hill based programs or (615) 786-0200 ext. 2421 for Nolensville based programs to cancel.