School Patrol

7:35 pm | Tuesday, Jul 26th

The Franklin Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the seasonal position of School Patrol. Under general supervision, School Patrol team members are responsible for pedestrian safety and efficient vehicular traffic flow at assigned school zones.

Duties include directing vehicular traffic and ensuring the safety of children and other pedestrians attempting to cross traffic lanes in school zones. A high school diploma (or GED equivalent) is required.

The ideal applicant must be assertive, tactful, and able to work in various weather elements for approximately two hours per day during times that school is in session.

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City Releases Draft Long-term Vision for Franklin

7:32 pm | Tuesday, Jul 26th

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The City of Franklin has completed a draft update to their long-range land use plan for the city. The new and improved plan is titled Envision Franklin which articulates the long-term vision of the kind of places that Franklin’s residents, businesses, and institutions want for their future. The drafting of Envision Franklin began with a series of community workshops in May of 2015. Envision Franklin provides policies that direct future development in a way that strengthens the City and creates exceptional places for people while preserving the past and planning for the future.

Envision Franklin sets forth a framework that provides guidance to the City in making land use decisions, managing the quality of development, determining the timing and location of future growth, and directing investment and development activity. It is meant to be a dynamic tool that is responsive to changes in the City and is periodically updated.

As part of the unveiling, the City will introduce the Plan to the public and gather feedback through two open houses. The first is on Monday, September 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.at City Hall, at 109 3^rd Avenue South, Franklin, TN. The second is Tuesday, September 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Columbia State Community College, Williamson Campus, at their new location at 1228 Liberty Pike, Franklin, TN and will be held in the administration building located at the top of the hill. Envision Franklin will also be discussed throughout the community with various civic groups and organizations. Additional information will be available as these meetings are scheduled.

Participants can come to either open house at their leisure to review a variety of stations that focus on different aspects of the Plan. City planning staff and the consultants from Rundell Ernstberger & Associates will be present to answer questions and take comments. A draft of the plan can be found on the City’s website and a copy will be available at the open house to review.

For more information about Envision Franklin, please visit the City’s website at www.franklintn.gov/envisionfranklin.

WCAR Leadership Academy

7:59 pm | Monday, Jul 25th

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The Williamson County Association of Realtors® (WCAR) announced the participants in the inaugural class of the WCAR Leadership Academy, according to WCAR President David Logan.

“It is an exceptional pleasure to be able to announce both the initiation of the WCAR Leadership Academy program and the list of association members who will be participating in that experience,” said Logan. “We have talked about starting a program like this for several years, and it is truly exciting to see the fruition of a great deal of planning and hard work invested by many WCAR leaders.”

The list of participants includes the following WCAR members:

Bobbi Jo Astorga, Reliant Realty ERA Powered
Christopher Close, Parks – Franklin
Dawne Davis, Parks – Cool Springs
Stacy DeSoto, Reliant Realty ERA Powered
Chris Elrod, Benchmark Realty
Gabrielle Hanson, Williamson Real Estate
Kim Henderson, Parks – Franklin
Jack Jernigan, Benchmark Realty
Tina Majors, Re/Max Fine Homes
Mona Martin, SilverPointe Properties
Charlie Peterson, Realty Trust Residential LLC
Kymberly Petty, Parks – Franklin
Tina Pierret, Fridrich & Clark Realty
Amy Tarter, Parks – Franklin
Renae Voda, Coldwell Banker Barnes
Julia Wood, Benchmark Realty
Misty Woodford, Benchmark Realty

The WCAR Leadership Academy course includes four separate four-hour sessions over five weeks. Subjects include explanations of the national and state association relationships, the role of the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, the political and community service involvements of the association, the work of the various WCAR committees, the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and its enforcement and a host of additional information. A variety of speakers and expert presenters will help make the experience informative, memorable and motivating.

“All of us on the board of directors are thankful for their interest in the association and we are proud of their willingness to invest themselves in the WCAR Leadership Academy experience,” said WCAR President Elect Lisa Wurth. “It will be a pleasure to shake the hand of each of these members when they graduate from this course.”

With 2,200 members, the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® provides support and services for area real estate professionals and is the leading voice in the community for its members, as well as residential and commercial property owners. REALTOR® is a registered trademark which may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.

Movie Night at Carnton

7:46 pm | Sunday, Jul 24th

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Watch a movie under the stars on the lawn at Carnton Plantation. Gates open at 6:30 and the movie starts at 7:30 (sunset). Click here for tickets.

Night at the Museum

PG, 108 min.

A night watchman (Ben Stiller) at a museum of natural history makes a startling discovery: Thanks to the unleashing of an ancient Egyptian curse, the museum’s animals, birds, bugs and other exhibits spring to life after the building closes, and former President Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams) is among those the hapless guard encounters.

WHEN: Friday, August 5, 2016 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (CDT) – Add to Calendar
WHERE: Carnton Plantation – 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN 37064 – View Map

Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson

6:49 pm | Wednesday, Jul 6th

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Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

11:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking

Noon – Lunch & Program

Franklin Marriott Cool Springs

700 Cool Springs Boulevard East, Franklin, TN

$35 – Members | $55 – Non-Members

On the heels of a successful year in Williamson County, Mayor Rogers Anderson is set to deliver his seventh annual State of the County address to the business community.

Anderson’s speech will give an overview of how the county is performing on economic indicators such as financial health, education, public safety, transportation, job growth and capital investments. Anderson will also provide an update on the county budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year.

Be among the first to hear Mayor Anderson’s plan for the upcoming year. Early registration is strongly encouraged as this event is expected to draw a large attendance. Tickets are $35 for members and $55 for non-members. A $5 late fee will be added after Noon on Friday, July 15. Contact Claudia@williamsonchamber.com for more information.

Senior Potlucks

6:45 pm | Wednesday, Jul 6th

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The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department invites area seniors (55+) to bring along their grandchildren to July bingo and potluck events at four locations. The events are free, but registration is required at www.wcparksandrec.com.

July potlucks are: Tuesday, July 12 at the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr. (activity #5821); Monday, July 18 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. (activity #5677); Monday, July 25 at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. (activity # 7021); and Wednesday, July 27 at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. (activity # 6052).

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The lunch begins at noon, and seniors are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Meat and drinks will be provided. After lunch, a bingo game will begin at 1:00 p.m. with plenty of great prizes. Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend along and be sure to register your grandchildren.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

July Jamboree: A Picnic on the Grounds of Oaklands Park

6:42 pm | Wednesday, Jul 6th

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Less than two weeks remain to purchase your tickets to Oakland’s Summer Picnic on the grounds featuring The Knott Brothers Band, all-you-can-eat fried catfish and chicken and spirits by Prichard’s Distillery.

The summer picnic-style party will be held Saturday, July 22, 2016, at 6:30 PM on the front lawn of Oaklands Mansion, 900 N. Maney Ave.

“The July Jamboree is a fun, casual night out that provides a very different way to support Education and Historic Preservation in downtown Murfreesboro,” said James Manning, Executive Director for the historic site that was once home to one of Murfreesboro’s first families. “This is one of only two major ‘fun-raising’ events held annually that sustain this nationally-registered historic site.”

While Nashville’s The Knott Brothers Band performs favorites on the front porch, guests can expect to be treated to Southern-fried chicken and catfish, cooked on site by Uncle Bud’s and served with all the “fixins”. To wet your whistle, there will be both an open bar as well as Prichard’s Distillery, who will be personally serving Rum tastings to guests.

“Oaklands After Dark”, night-time tours of the mansion are always a favorite of party-goers.

Tickets are $75 per person. For tickets, call Oaklands at 615-893-0022 or visit www.OaklandsMansion.org. Although the evening is picnic themed, there will be plenty of casual outdoor seating provided, in addition to air-conditioned seating in Maney Reception Hall. For those concerned about mosquitos, the grounds are being treated for biting-pests.

Oaklands Mansion is nestled in Oaklands Park, a native tree arboretum and natural wetlands, which includes Maney Spring as well as heritage and native gardens. Oaklands Visitors Center houses a gift shop and Maney Reception Hall for special events and temporary exhibitions. Oaklands Mansion is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM and Sundays 1:00PM – 4:00PM. For more information visit these sites:

www.OaklandsMansion.org www.prichardsdistillery.com

www.knottbrothers.com www.unclebuds.com

Shopping in Downtown Franklin, TN | The Full Guide

1:00 am | Sunday, Jun 19th

Shopping

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Downtown Franklin TN is all about shopping, gifts, galleries, antiques and more.

Fourteen miles and 100 years from Nashville, Downtown Franklin, Tennessee is an oasis of Southern hospitality housed in a 16-block National Register district of antique shops, gift and book stores, art galleries, boutiques, lovingly restored homes and more. It boasts an award-winning Main Street, brick sidewalks, a stunning collection of Victorian buildings and a host of “Best of“ accolades.

The Downtown Franklin Association promotes and protects more than 150 unique places to explore in the National Register District. Come on out to America’s Favorite Main Street™, and SHOP-EAT-PLAY-WORK with us!

Below is a list of most local stores. With this list (and the contact info we provide), it should help you on your way…

Antiques, Furniture, Home Décor & Interior Design

Arbor Antique Mall
202 South Margin St. / 615-599-1200
Virtual Tour

Avec Moi
418 Main St. / 615-791-9121
Virtual Tour

The Bagbey House
134 4^th Avenue North / 615-595-8645
Virtual Tour

Bittersweet Primitives
320 Fourth Avenue North / 615-614-3389
Virtual Tour

The Barn Door
109 S. Margin St./615-794-0089

City Farmhouse
111 Bridge St. / 615-790-8101

Foyers and Beyond Custom Flooring
502 West Main St. / 615-790-4003
Virtual Tour

Franklin Antique Mall, LLC
251 Second Ave. S, Suite 100 / 615-790-8593
Virtual Tour

Franklin Custom Interiors
1265 Columbia Avenue / 615-595-7156
Virtual Tour

Inspirations on Main
334 Main Street, Suite 100/ 615-236.9013

Iron Gate
338 Main St. / 615-791-7511

J.J. Ashley’s
125 South Margin St. / 615-791-0011

Rebecca’s Furniture & Design
117 3rd Avenue North / 615-599-1652

ReDo
300 Public Square / 615-790-3989

Riverside Antiques & Home Décor
144 Bridge Street / 615-591-4089

Scarlett Scales Antiques
246 Second Ave. S / 615-791-4097

Serenite Maison
4149 Old Hillsboro Rd. / 615-599-2071

The Shop Around The Corner
117 3rd Ave. N / 615-599-1652
Virtual Tour

Tin Cottage
123 S. Margin St. / 615-472-1183

Trisha Nesbitt & Co.
145 2nd Ave. N / 615-347-6128
Virtual Tour

Urban Design + Renovation
813 Columbia Ave. / 615-790-6408

West Main Antiques
1182 W. Main St. / 615-614-3392

William Powell Home & Garden
506 West Main / 615-791-5495

Winchester Antique Mall
113 Bridge St. / 615-791-5846
Virtual Tour

Art Galleries & Studios

Carpe Diem
212 S. Margin St. /615-429-0157

Damico Frame & Art Gallery
112 A East Fowlkes St. / 615-815-6015
Virtual Tour

Franklin Glassblowing Studio
1143 Columbia Ave. Ste. A10 / 615-638-3778

Gallery 202-Art at Historic Clouston Hall
202 Second Ave. S / 615-472-1134
Virtual Tour

The Hip Hop Shop
735 Columbia Ave. / 615-591-2212

Leiper’s Creek Gallery
4144 Old Hillsboro Rd. / 615-599-5102

Rare Prints Gallery
420 Main St. / 615-472-1980
Virtual Tour

Westlight Studios
1106 Harpeth Industrial Court / 615-499-6269

Wm. Darrell Moseley Tribal Arts, Inc.
427 Main St. / 615-790-3095
Open by appointment

Clothing & Jewelry

Anthropologie
335 Main St. / 615-591-1216

Bink’s Outfitters
421 Main St. / 615-599-8777

BoutiqueMMM
238 Public Square / 615-628-8523

The Cellar on Main Street
324 Main St. / 615-790-9803
Virtual Tour

Chico’s
348 Main St. / 615-599-8471

For Every Child, Inc.
111 Fifth Ave. N / 615-790-6426

Ecco Bella Salon & Boutique LLC
341 Main St. / 615-599-3030

Gin-O Boutique
118 4th Avenue S. / 615-591-8450

Finnleys Good Findings
435 Main St./615-628-8495

Haven
343 Main St. / 615-790-7954

It’s Vintage, Baby
234 Public Square / 615-465-2166
Virtual Tour

Jack Yacoubian Jewelers
114 Third Avenue S. / 615-224-3698

Johnnie Q
317 Main St. Suite 105 / 615-794-2763

JONDIE Boutique
407 Main St. / 615-807-2386

Our Thrift Store
1018 Columbia Ave. / 615-591-9612

Philanthropy
432 & 434 Main St. / 615-794-0074

Walton’s Antique Jewelry
410 Main St. / 615-790-0244

Shopping Centers/Areas

CoolSprings Galleria
1800 Galleria Blvd. / 615-771-2128

Historic Downtown Franklin 15-block National Register District Surrounding Main St
615-591-8500
VIRTUAL TOUR

The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Rd. / 615-791-1777

Franklin Farmers Market
230 Franklin Rd. at The Factory/615-916-1274

Specialty Shops, Gifts & Florists

Bathos
416 Main St. / 615-790-0151

Carpe Diem
212 S. Margin St. /615-429-0157

CharacterEYES Eyecare & Optical
407 Church St. / 615-599-1800
Virtual Tour

Early’s Honey Stand
209 E. Main St. / 615-302-2240

Franklin Flower & Gift Gallery
1152 Columbia Ave. / 615-794-4501
Virtual Tour

Harpeth True Value Home Center
203 Down Boulevard / 615-794-3641
Virtual Tour

Heart & Hands
342 Main St. / 615-794-2537
Virtual Tour

The Heirloom Shop
404 Main St. / 615-791-0110
Virtual Tour

HeyDay
334 Main St. / 615-472-1816

Inspirations on Main
334 Main Street, Suite 100/ 615-236-9013

The Iron Gate
338 Main St. / 615-791-7511

The Kandle Kitchen
1914 Columbia Ave. / 615-261-7550

Landmark Booksellers
114 E. Main St. / 615-791-6400

LuLu
345 Main St. / 615-794-3345

Main Street Toy Company
412 Main St. / 615-790-4869
Virtual Tour

Olivia Olive Oil
443 Cool Springs Blvd. 103 / 615-771-9595

The Quilting Squares Quilt Shop
107 Confederate Dr. Suite 1 / 1-877-794-4769

The Registry
347 Main St. at the corner of 5th & Main / 615-595-2323

Tin Cottage
123 S. Margin St. / 615-472-1183

Town’s End General Store
502 West Main St. / 615-791-8086

Savory Spice Shop
324 Main Street / click here to contact
Virtual Tour

SEC Fun Foods
98-b Beasley Dr. / 615-538-6073

The Shoppes On Main
413 Main St. / 615-591-8433
Virtual Tour

Shuff’s Music
118 3rd Ave. N / 615-790-6139

Shuff’s Piano Showroom
127 2nd Ave. N / 615-261-8888

Yarrow Acres
424A Main St. / 615-591-7090

Transportation

Franklin Transit
708 Columbia Ave. / 615-790-0604

Willy Wonka Live Theater

2:25 pm | Thursday, May 26th

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WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will be performed at Generations Church in downtown Franklin this summer. Visit www.offthesquaretheatre.com to learn more.

SHOW TIMES:

Thursday, June 16th 2016@7:00PM
Friday, June 17th 2016@7:00PM
Saturday, June 19th 2016@11:00AM & 4:00PM

FrankTalks Lecture with Franklin Police Chief

2:09 pm | Thursday, May 26th

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City of Franklin Police Chief Deb Faulkner will be the speaker for Franklin Tomorrow’s Monday, June 13, FrankTalks lecture, presented by Vanderbilt University’s Office of Community, Neighborhood and Government Relations.

Chief Faulkner leads the 160 men and women who make up the Franklin Police Department. These dedicated officers and civilian staff serve our customers with a professional, progressive, and responsive approach to modern-day policing.

Her topic June 13 will be, “Frank Talk From the Police Chief: 21st Century Policing in Historic Franklin.” The event is free, but to RSVP, visit http://franktalksjune13.eventbrite.com.

The event will begin at 9 a.m. in Townsend Hall at the Westhaven Residents’ Club, 401 Cheltenham Ave. with a 30-minute coffee social and then the program at 9:30 a.m.

FrankTalks is a monthly community conversation series that provides an opportunity for Franklin residents to learn, engage, and discuss topics that help shape our community. The series fits with the Franklin Tomorrow’s goal to engage the community on important topics in our community and inspire discussion which foster collaboration.

FrankTalks is presented by Franklin Tomorrow in partnership with Vanderbilt University’s Office of Community, Neighborhood & Government Relations.

Prior to joining the Franklin Police Department in 2014, Chief Faulkner was Tennessee’s first Inspector General. A retired Metropolitan Nashville Police Officer, Faulkner came up through the ranks, serving in Metro’s Patrol Division and various other assignments before retiring from the Nashville Police Department at the rank of Deputy Chief. She has her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Memphis; her master’s in Criminal Justice from Middle Tennessee State University; and, her doctorate in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University.

Chief Faulkner is the past President for the Fifty Forward Board, YWCA, and the Susan G. Komen Nashville Affiliate. She has also served on the boards of the Girl Scouts, Goodwill, Catholic Charities, CABLE, and Building Lives of Vets. Chief Faulkner is a recipient of the Athena Award, and was also inducted into the Academy for Women of Achievement. She received the Girl Scout’s Volunteer Award, CABLE’s Spirit of Leadership Award, the Molly Todd Cup, and the Fifty Forward Harriet Foley Leadership Award.

The Franklin Police Department is internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

For more information, call Mindy Tate, (615) 794-0998.