Saint Patrick’s Day

6:05 pm | Monday, Mar 16th

Via Wikipedia:

Saint Patrick’s Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig; Ulster-Scots: Saunt Petherick’s Day)^[2] is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March. It commemorates Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints ofIreland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.^[1] It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially theChurch of Ireland),^[3] the Eastern Orthodox Church and Lutheran Church. Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official feast day in the early 17th century, and has gradually become a secular celebration of Irish culture in general.^[4]

The day is generally characterised by the attendance of church services,^[4]^[5] wearing of green attire (especially shamrocks),^[6] and the lifting of Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol,^[6]^[7]^[8]which is often proscribed during the rest of the season.^[4]^[6]^[7]^[8]

Saint Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland,^[9]Northern Ireland,^[10] Newfoundland and Labrador and in Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora, especially in places such as Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand, among others. Today, St. Patrick’s Day is probably the most widely celebrated saints day in the world.^[11]

Summer Activities

6:07 pm | Monday, Mar 9th

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Williamson County Parks and Recreation has released its 2015 Summer Activities Guide, full of information on over 250 camps for kids from 3 to 17! Highlights include art, science, technology, theatre, dance, sports and day camps, plus new options like Boredom Buster trips for ages 6 to 13 and JEAPS (Junior Excursion Adventure Programs) for adventurous 11 to 15 year olds. Camps will be offered at locations throughout the county. The complete guide is available at www.wcparksandrec.com. Here are some highlights:

General Summer Day Camp 2015 – This is a seven-week program, June 1 to July 17, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (no camp 7/3/15) for children 5 to 12 years of age. Two camp sites will be offered: Grassland and Nolensville Elementary Schools. On-line registration is April 20-24 at www.wcparksandrec.com. In-person registration is May 4-6 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. See the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com for more details.

Kid’s Art/Science/Technology and Theatre Camps – Registration is now open for Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s summer art, science, technology, Princess, Super Hero and theatre camps for kids. Camps will take place at: the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road; the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; the Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive in Spring Hill; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. To view a list of camps and registration information, go to the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Summer Sports Camps – Registration for all Williamson County Parks and Recreation summer sports camps begins April 26, 2015 on-line or at various facilities. Thirty-five camps will be offered in June, July and August for boys and girls ages 7 to 13. Camps include: volleyball, basketball, table tennis, tennis, soccer, all sports, performance, basketball skills and Tiny Tots soccer. For registration information, please go to the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Rhythm & Spirit Dance, Cheer & Tumbling Camps – Registration begins April 27 for Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s summer Rhythm & Spirit camps for kids. Camps include Disney Princess, Hip Hop and cheer/tumbling at: the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road; the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Drive; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Camp weeks: June 8-12 or July 13-17. To view a list, go to the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com.

JEAPS (Junior Excursion Adventure Programs) and Boredom Busters – JEAPS is for adventurous 11 to 15 year olds. There are nine trips to choose from, including canoeing, tubing, bowling, rappelling and a water park. Boredom Busters are day trips for ages 6 to 13, including the zoo, skating, laser tag and Sky Zone. Registration is now open for JEAPS and Boredom Busters. All trips leave from the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. To register, call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. To view a list of planned trips, go to the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Camp Will – Williamson County Parks and Recreation will conduct registration for Camp Will, our therapeutic summer day camp for Williamson County residents ages 6 to 23 with physical/intellectual disabilities, on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. The camp will be held Monday through Friday, June 1 to July 17 (no camp July 3) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Pearre Creek Elementary School in Franklin. If your child has never attended Camp Will, please schedule a time for an assessment prior to April 10 by calling (615) 790-5719, ext. 2021. For more information, go to the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com.

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 more information about the facilities and programs of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

WCAR offers Scholarships

5:25 pm | Monday, Mar 2nd

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The Williamson County Association of REALTORS® Good Works Foundation invites graduating seniors from Williamson County’s public high schools to apply for college scholarships in the amount of $5000. We ask that you share this scholarship information with a senior that you may know and encourage them to apply. Applications are available at any Williamson County public high school, on our website and at the WCAR office located at 1646 Westgate Circle, Suite 104, Brentwood, TN 37027. Click here to learn more.

The Cash Legacy

5:11 pm | Monday, Mar 2nd

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The Cash Legacy: A Musical Tribute to the Man in Black

Blurring the lines between musical theatre and concert experience, Studio Tenn’s all-new original production “The Cash Legacy: A Musical Salute to the Man in Black” presents the catalog of Johnny Cash like you’ve never heard it before. Following a musical revue format similar to Smokey Joe’s Café and Studio Tenn’s debut original, “The Hank Legacy,” this innovative production comprises an ensemble cast of singer-musicians re-imagining Cash’s hits through inventive arrangements that tap various musical genres. The stylistic diversity showcases the music’s remarkable—perhaps unexpected—relevance and versatility, making “The Cash Legacy” not merely a look back at what has been, but rather a look around at re-incarnations of a musical inheritance both reverent and rogue.

Venue Name: Studio Tenn

230 Franklin Rd
Franklin TN 37064

Date: March 5, 2015 – March 6, 2015

Time: Thu, Mar 5 7PM; Fri, Mar 6 7PM

Admission: Adult Level 1 $57.50, Adult Level 2 $42.75

Recurrence: Daily

Franklin Fire Department

4:28 pm | Monday, Mar 2nd

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WHAT

Create a video, 3 minutes or less, that illustrates the theme, “Where there is love, there are smoke alarms,” and highlights the Franklin Fire Department. For inspiration, please click HERE. For Official Contest Rules, please click HERE.

WHO MAY ENTER

Young people, ages 11 – 18, who live in Williamson County, Tennessee.

WIN!!! MORE THAN $1,000 IN GOPRO PRIZE PACKAGES!

Best Video Overall: GoPro Hero4 Silver camera and accessories prize package ($500 value)
Best Age Bracket Video, Ages 15 – 18: $200 GoPro camera
Best Age Bracket Video, Ages 11 – 14: $200 GoPro camera
People’s Choice Award: $130 GoPro camera

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission period: February 9, 2015 – March 31, 2015
People’s Choice Award voting: April 6, 2015 – April 15, 2015
Winners announced: On or around April 20, 2015

Official Contest Rules

Entry Form

Submit Video

Smoke Alarm Tips

Contest Graphics

Promotional Flyer

Mad Hatter Tea Party

4:17 pm | Monday, Mar 2nd

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The Easter Bunny is hopping into town for “The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites kids 10 and younger and their parents to enjoy tea and snacks at this indoor garden party followed by visits with the Easter Bunny. The Mad Hatter and Alice will also be on hand, provided by “Dreams Do Come True” parties. Remember to bring

Reservations are required for “The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” and space will be limited. Kids are $6 each, with parents and guardians admitted free. (Adults must attend with children.) To make a reservation, call the Franklin Recreation Complex at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. Sponsored by Unity Chiropractic, McDonald’s, Walgreens and Krispy Kreme.

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 more information visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Franklin is Top Place to Live in Nation

9:50 pm | Tuesday, Feb 3rd

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Franklin TN

Franklin is a highly rated place to retire located in the center of Tennessee. The town is surprisingly affluent, one of the richest towns in the state. The New York TImes called it a “…southern gem hiding in the shadow of Nashville”. There is a 16 block historic district, cute stores and independent businesses, brick sidewalks, and nicely landscaped sidewalks. The extensively renovated 300 seat Franklin Theatre, an Art Deco marvel, is the pride of the town. The population has grown 58% since 2000 and now stands at over 66,000. It is home not only to local agricultural enterprises, but many corporations as well.

Prior to the Civil War Franklin was one of the more affluent places in the country. The battle of Franklin during the Civil War resulted in more than 10,000 casualties. After the war the area was devastated, but has come back strong in recent times. Franklin features a historic downtown with great antique shopping and dining. Corporate headquarters here include Nissan North America, Healthways, Inc. and Mars Petcare US. It is a short commute to Nashville. Photo of Main Street courtesy of Wikipedia and Ichabod.

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Brightstone Songwriters Night

2:30 am | Monday, Feb 2nd

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Brightstone is hosting a Songwriters night at Liberty Hall in the Factory at Franklin featuring Ricky Skaggs with Emcee Steve Hayslip of News Channel 5. The Auction opens 5:15 pm, and dinner begins at 6:15 pm. The concert begins at 7 pm.

Tickets are $150 per person

Tables of 8 available at $6,000 / $3,000 / $1,200

Reservations required; limited seating available.

Also performing

Gordon Kennedy Mark Hummon Danny Flowers

Interested in Reservations for 2015? Click > Here! <. The event will be taking place on February 17th, and we hope to see you there!

To check out the businesses and individuals donating items to our silent auction, click here!

Prevent Freezing Pipes

4:44 am | Monday, Jan 12th

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Homeowners should take precautions to help protect their property from damage. Weatherproofing your home against the cold will help protect your indoor plumbing against the threat of breaks.

Franklin Water Management encourages its customers to take the following precautions to reduce the risk of freezing pipes that can burst.

§ Know what areas of your home, such as basements, crawl spaces, unheated rooms and outside walls, are most vulnerable to freezing.

§ Caulk around door frames and windows and around pipes where they enter the house to reduce incoming cold.

§ Eliminate sources of cold air near water lines by repairing broken windows, insulating walls, closing off crawl spaces and eliminating drafts near doors. Close all air vents located in the foundation wall.

§ Protect your pipes. Wrap exposed pipes with insulation or use electrical heat tracing wire; newspaper or fabric may also work. Remove, drain and store hoses used outdoors.

§ Open cabinet doors to expose pipes to warmer room temperatures to help keep them from freezing.

§ If you have an attached garage, keep its doors shut. Occasionally, plumbing is routed through this unheated space, leaving it vulnerable.

§ Know where your homes primary water shut-off valve is located. If a pipe freezes or bursts, shut the water off immediately.

§ Drain in-ground sprinkler systems: Check the manufacturer’s instructions for the best way to do this.

§ Insulate backflow deviceswrap exposed pipes and device with insulation outdoor backflow devices should have a “hot box” and use electrical heat tracing wire to prevent freezing

When temperatures fall below zero:

If you have pipes that are vulnerable to freezing, allow a small trickle of water to run overnight to keep pipes from freezing. The cost of the extra water is low compared to the cost to repair a broken pipe.

Dickens of a Christmas

4:15 pm | Saturday, Nov 1st

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Dickens of a Christmas brings entertaining weekend to Historic Downtown Franklin

This year will mark the 30th year to celebrate Dickens of a Christmas in Historic Downtown Franklin! Each second weekend in December, we travel back 150 years in time to a Main Street from the time of Charles Dickens, and the tradition continues this year Dec. 13-14, 2014, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Dickens of a Christmas is a free street festival, is open to the public, and is expected to attract some 50,000 visitors over the weekend.

Produced by the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County and Downtown Franklin Association, Dickens of a Christmas is often listed as a Top 20 event in the Southeast by the Southeastern Tourism Society.

More than 250 volunteers participate in the event as characters from Dickens’s stories, vendors or street performers. Show up any time over the course of the weekend, and you’re sure to meet Ebenezer Scrooge, his unfortunate partner Marley (the ghost in chains), little Tiny Tim Cratchit and his family, and many more, including Father Christmas.

In addition to more than two dozen street performers, there are many scheduled performances throughout the event.

Other activities include:

Horse-drawn carriage rides around the Public Square for $2 per person.
A holiday bazaar arts & crafts area encircles Franklin’s charming Public Square.
Dancers and street musicians on Main Street throughout the event. Violinists, hand bell choirs, harpists, carolers and even a water harmonica player all add to the entertaining street scene.
Costumed characters from Dickens’s stories interacting with visitors on the street. Scrooge bellows his “Bah! Humbug” while the Cratchit family parades the streets with Tiny Tim. Ghosts of Christmas Past and Future make regular appearances. Urchins under the direction of the nefarious Fagin from Dickens’s Oliver pester English Bobbies (who are actually Franklin Police Officers on duty in costume). Father and Mother Christmas delight children.
Victorian treats abound, from authentic fish ‘n’ chips to turkey legs, roasted nuts, kettle corn, roasted corn, roasted pork, sausages and sugar plums.
Everyone is invited to join the Town Sing starting at the Public Square at 4:30 p.m. Sunday with candles ($1 donation requested) and song sheets.Dickens of a Christmas is free and open to the public, presented by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and its division, the Downtown Franklin Association, which seeks to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County and to promote the ongoing economic revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation.
Getting there: From Interstate 65, take Exit 65 and head west toward Franklin for three miles on Highway 96/Murfreesboro Road/Third Avenue South, which runs into the Public Square at the heart of the festival. Turn right or left at Church Street as you approach the Square to access either of the two free parking garages on Fourth Avenue South or Second Avenue South. Additional on-street free parking is available.

For information on corporate sponsorships or general info on Dickens of a Christmas, contact Krista Dial at kdial@historicfranklin.com.

To apply for street or stage performance opportunities at Dickens of a Christmas, complete this online application.