Overcrowded Animal Shelter

1:29 am | Thursday, Jul 2nd
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Williamson County Animal Control and Adoption Center in Franklin is overflowing with adoptable cats and kittens. To promote adoption and relieve overcrowding, Shelter Director Laura Chavarria said the shelter is reducing the cat and kitten adoption rate to just $10, indefinitely. Adoptions require an approved application and include vaccinations, spay or neuter and microchip.

Intake numbers have skyrocketed in recent months, with 250 cats received at the shelter in both May and June. Chavarria says the increase in strays and surrendered litters of kittens is putting pressure on the adoption areas. “Currently, all of our cat adoption kennels are being used, with 60 kittens and 76 cats on site. There are 81 adoptable cats being held in other areas of the building because of our limited space,” she states. “We also have 54 kittens being cared for in foster homes,” she added. “Those fosters will be returning to the shelter as soon as they are old enough.” Chavarria does not expect the influx of kittens to slow down for at least several months.

The Williamson County Animal Control and Adoption Center is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr. in Franklin. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Closed July 3 & 4.) Adoptable animals can be viewed at www. adoptwcac.org. For more information, call (615) 790-5590 or like Williamson County Animal Center on Facebook.

 

 

 

GraceWorks Ministries

1:23 am | Thursday, Jul 2nd
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New board officers are Tom Miller, president; Terry Appenzeller, vice president; Monica Hayes, treasurer; Nancy Baughman, past president; and Tom Hailey, past treasurer.

New board members this year are Miller, Appenzeller, Hayes, Jeff Fulmer, Raja O’Brien, Dennis Pompa and Kimberly Matthews. They join other members Tami Harris, Linda Decker, Mark Leuellen, Carolyn Moore, Cheryl Brown and Bob Rudman.

GraceWorks provides immediate and long-term resources to Williamson County neighbors in need. Its programs include a food pantry, rent and utility assistance, disaster relief, an annual backpack giveway, a Christmas gift program, holiday food boxes, weekend nutrition to food-insecure students, heaters and air conditioners, newborn supplies, clothing and home goods, financial and family guidance and nutritional education and more.

More information can be found at www.graceworksministries.net.

Aretha Franklin

7:30 pm | Tuesday, Jun 30th
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The “Queen of Soul” will perform with members of the Nashville Symphony for quite the night of music!

Bluegrass along the Harpeth Fiddlers Jamboree

6:57 pm | Monday, Jun 29th
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Everything kicks off on Friday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  featuring Breaking Grass.  Then the competition begins on Saturday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 10:00 p.m.  Competitions include the mandolin, flat-top guitar, harmonica, banjo, junior fiddle and old time banjo.  Dance competitions will include junior freestyle clog, buck-dancing and beginner freestyle clogging.  There will also be a competition with old-time string band, old-time singing, bluegrass bands and senior fiddle.  For more information visit bluegrassalongtheharpeth.com.

Friday, July 24, from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Historic Downtown Franklin Square in front of the Williamson County Courthouse

Extended Tour

6:46 pm | Monday, Jun 29th
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The Battle of Franklin Trust will offer an extended tour of the historic Carnton Plantation, to begin July 7, 2015. This special and comprehensive walking tour will include visiting
five locations on the property and will focus on some elements of the Battle of Franklin as well as the history of Carnton before, during, and after the Civil War.

In making the announcement Battle of Franklin Trust CEO and Historian Eric A. Jacobson, said, “The Battle of Franklin is a monumental moment of the Civil War. To be able to teach about what unfolded during this time, as well as what the McGavock family sacrificed, is a great honor. Even more, with this extended tour we can talk about the history of slavery at Carnton, in Tennessee, and across the nation as well as the Confederate Cemetery. We are fortunate to be able to share the story of so many people who are a part of our great history.”

During the extended tour, visitors will begin with a brief history of the site’s early years and then proceed inside the house. From there, visitors will continue through the slave quarters, walk through the historic family garden and complete the tour by walking through the family and
Confederate cemeteries.

Carnton has been open to the public since the late 1970s and offers visitors the chance to explore and understand the history of the McGavock family, who was directly impacted by the Battle of Franklin and used their home as a field hospital for the Confederate wounded.  Tours are Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended for tours on Tuesday through Friday and are required for Saturday. Tickets are $25 for all ages. Please contact Angell Wallace by calling 615-794-0903 or emailing angell@boft.org for questions or to make reservations.

About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.

Moose Tracks 10,000 Scoop Challenge

11:00 am | Monday, Jun 29th
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Enjoy a free scoop of Moose Tracks ice cream, and Moose Tracks will donate $1 to Operation Finally Home.

Carnton Sunset Concert Series

4:30 pm | Sunday, Jun 28th
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Resurrection: A Journey Tribute
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax and listen to some of the area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:30 pm and the music lasts from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors.

Free Friday Night Movie

8:00 pm | Friday, Jun 26th
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Bring the lawn chairs and blankets for a family friendly movie night.

Franklin on the 4th

9:43 am | Thursday, Jun 25th
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Franklin Tennessee’s 2015 Fourth of July celebration begins at 10:00 a.m. downtown Franklin, then move to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm at dusk for a spectacular fireworks show. The event is coordinated by The Franklin Lions Club and Zia Music in conjunction with the City of Franklin, and benefits The Franklin Lions Club.

 

This year’s 4th of July Celebration will focus on family fun and include great music, quality crafts, tasty food, antique cars, and a large kids zone.  Downtown Franklin is the perfect location to have a festival and community event such as “Franklin on the Fourth”.

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.

 

The Weiner mobile is coming to Franklin on the Fourth.  They will have Wiener Whistles to hand out as well as hot dog cutouts for fun photos at the vehicle and iPads for people to try their hand at the new Wiener mobile racing app.

 

The fireworks at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm are sponsored by WAKM and the City of Franklin.  People are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets to view the show.  The fireworks are expected to begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.

 

No alcohol is allowed in City Parks.  Fireworks and sparklers are illegal within Franklin City limits and are strictly prohibited in City Parks.  Dogs must be kept on leashes at all time, unless inside the K-9 Korral.  Please keep in mind that large crowds, repeated flashing lights and loud noises are likely to have a traumatic effect on your dog, so we recommend leaving pets at home.

 

 

For information on the Fireworks, tune in to WAKM AM-950 or call the Parks Department Event hotline at 615-550-6947.  You can also go to http://www.tneventinfo.com/fr_4thofjuly.cfm

 

The following is a list of the day’s activities:

 

10:00 a.m.                  Festival begins, kid zone open!

3:15 p.m.                    “Big Shoes” Band

4:45 p.m.                   Line up for the Children’s Parade Begins

5:00p.m.                    The Children’s Parade

 5:15 p.m.                   Speeches, Recognitions, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem

5:30 p.m.                   “Franklin Dixie” Band

6:30 p.m.                   “Radio Days” Big Band and Swing Dance

9:00 p.m.                   Fireworks Begin Sponsored by WAKM & City of Franklin

                                    (Park at Harlinsdale Farm)

Music City Fireworks

7:09 pm | Wednesday, Jun 24th
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If you are venturing to Davidson County this July 4, be sure to check out the Music City’s celebration fireworks.  Here are the facts from visitmusiccity.com

Nashville July 4th Fun Facts

Nashville July 4th Fun Facts

Shine Bright – July 4th Fireworks

• Nashville’s 4th of July fireworks will be the largest fireworks show in the country!
• The display site is more than 1,000 ft. long and it will take 12 men six days to build the show.
• More than 100 miles of wire will be used to connect all shells and devices.
• 100 10” shells and 150 8” shells will be used.
• The fireworks display is choreographed to the live performance of the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony.

Show Broadcast

Can’t make it to the big show but hate to miss it? Turn on your computer and don’t miss a second of this year’s July 4th celebration in Music City.
AT&T will provide the high-speed content stream of the entire Music City July 4th main stage show online! Visit visitmusiccity.com/nashvillejuly4live for details so you can watch the performances and the fireworks spectacular!

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