National Barrel Horse Association Tennessee State Show September 4-6, 2015 in Franklin TN.
Tennessee NBHA is part of the National Barrel Horse Association. Tennessee NBHA has some of the best barrel racers in the country competing today!
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In 2011, a core group of local artistic influencers gathered to discuss the launch of an art crawl in downtown Franklin, Tenn. On Friday, Sept. 4, the community will celebrate those visionaries’ work as the Franklin Art Scene hosts its four-anniversary event in the 16-block National Register district.
Linda Childs–a staff member at the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County–also coordinates the monthly art crawl on behalf of the Downtown Franklin Association. She says the Franklin Art Scene is a champion for Middle Tennessee artists, and estimates the event has highlighted between 400 and 500 artists since its launch in 2011.
“The Franklin Art Scene was initiated to promote local artists and build relationships among merchants and shoppers. We believe it continues to be a monthly highlight for many patrons,” Childs said. “It’s a valuable asset to our downtown, and shows the passion that Franklin has for this community and its unique talent.”
The Franklin Art Scene committee say that they believe hundreds of patrons will turn out for the free event, and that they’ve continued to experience consistent interest and growth over the past four years.
The event boasts more than 30 participating locations and restaurants each month, with locations dispersed in and around downtown—including the Second South District and Bridge Street, as well as Columbia Avenue. As part of the milestone evening, many of the galleries and working studios will serve complimentary refreshments, and some will offer live music.
Free trolleys, provided by the Heritage Foundation, circulate among all the stops for attendees to jump on and off at will from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Sept. 4 locations are slated to offer a sweeping variety of magnificent work ranges from mixed-media pieces and handcrafted jewelry to turned wood to original paintings. Below are some highlights of the anniversary:
Gallery 202–one of the founders of the art crawl–will feature the works of Melvin Toledo, a fine artist who finds beauty in everyday life by painting through oils.
heylee b. is hosting Joanna Marie, a local photographer who will display her black & white exhibition of scenes in motion.
Shelley Snow will showcase her art at Historic Presbyterian Church this Friday. A Franklin native and watercolorist, she spent more than a dozen years growing up in the Carnton Plantation home with her parents and two sisters.
In addition to live music provided by Chaz Williams, Jack Yacoubian Jewelers is hosting Penny Felts, a concept photographer who will be showing works from a dream-based polaroids shot over the last year.
Savory Spice Shop is displaying the works of photographer Phil Savage, who embraces black and white infrared images with hand-tinted touches for a surreal, other-worldly quality.
T. Nesbitt & Co. is exhibiting Michael Poindexter’s expressive brushwork and well-proportioned draftsmanship, that reference the changing light and atmospheric conditions observed from life.
Williamson County Archives will showcase the Southern Charm Exhibit by the Nashville Artist Guild, which offers a diverse array of inspirations. In addition, music will be provided by Barbara A. Stone.
Landmark Bank is hosting James Redding, a landscape artist who is well known for the intricate detail and unmistakable realism found in his paintings.
For more information on indvidual sites and artists, visit www.facebook.com/
Franklin’s favorite celebration of fall returns October 29 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Presented by Bank of America, the festival stretches along Main Street and its avenues and offers tons of festive fun for families.
Check out the lineup of things-to-do at Pumpkinfest:
Church of the City Kids’ Zone
Third Avenue South will be transformed into a full block of free children’s activities from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bouncy houses, pony rides, face painting, games, a dedicated preschool area, and much more will keep the small fry entertained for hours.
HomeTown Pet Costume Contests
Costume contests for both humans and pets will take place on the stage on the Public Square. More details will be coming soon!
Live Entertainment
Two stages will feature full lineups of music and dance performances. In addition to the stage on the Public Square, this year a second stage will be located on Main Street at First Avenue, near Landmark Booksellers. The ConSoulers will take the First Avenue stage at 4 p.m. for a two-hour street dance. Additional stage lineups will be posted soon.
Arts and Crafts Vendors
More than 80 artists and crafts people with handmade wares will line Main Street from Second to Fifth Avenues. Don’t miss the unique shopping opportunities.
Street Festival Food
Old favorites like corn dogs, funnel cakes, fried catfish, and chicken tenders will join some newer offerings in two dedicated food zones: around the Public Square, and on Fourth Avenue South.
Chili Cook Off
The Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook Off will take place on Third Avenue North. For more information, click here.
The Great Pumpkin
Franklin’s Sister City, Carleton Place, Canada, is again growing our Great Pumpkin. Stop by its location on the Public Square and guess its weight for a chance at a fabulous prize.
Grave Matters: The Stories Behind the Stones
After dark, Franklin’s historic cemeteries will come to life with first-person stories of some of the folks buried there. For more information, click here.
Photo Ops
Be sure to bring the camera! Photo ops will abound!
Parking
In addition to the parking in and around the downtown area, parking and shuttle service will be available from Church of the City and Harlinsdale Farm for $1 per person each way. No pets, non-folding strollers, or food or drink except bottled water is allowed on the trolleys.
Producing Pumpkinfest is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Since 1967 the non-profit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving the places that matter.
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.
For more information please visit Carnton Sunset Concert Series.
August 28-30, 2015 at the historic Harlinsdale Farm. Come for the shopping from top vendors nationwide featuring vintage and antique home decor, handmade jewelry and artisan goods. Stay for the live music and local eats! Proceeds benefit Agape Nashville.
Sunday August 30th
General Admission 11am – 4pm
For more information please visit BELLA ★ VINTAGE MARKETPLACE.
So what is a Se
ersucker Party?
What beyond the obvious of pulling out your seersucker to swank around? Like New Orleans, where seersucker suits, cocktails and seersucker parties were all first invented, it’s an occasion to have fun — music, dance, food, cocktails.
For some, it’s an opportunity to wear beloved seersucker one more time this season. For others, it’s an excuse to finally fill in that missing gap in your wardrobe — to be daring and Southern, no matter whence you hail.
Kentucky may have invented bourbon, and Tennessee perfected whiskey, but New Orleans gave us the cocktail. The only rule is that you wear seersucker. Show us what seersucker means to you.
Seriously, step up and step out. Be daring and Southern.
– Robert Hicks
For tickets and event information please visit O’More College of Design.
August 28-30, 2015 at the historic Harlinsdale Farm. Come for the shopping from top vendors nationwide featuring vintage and antique home decor, handmade jewelry and artisan goods. Stay for the live music and local eats! Proceeds benefit Agape Nashville.
Saturday August 29th
General Admission 9am – 5pm
For more information please visit BELLA ★ VINTAGE MARKETPLACE.
August 28-30, 2015 at the historic Harlinsdale Farm. Come for the shopping from top vendors nationwide featuring vintage and antique home decor, handmade jewelry and artisan goods. Stay for the live music and local eats! Proceeds benefit Agape Nashville.
Friday August 28th
Early Bird Shopping 9am – 11am
General Admission 11am – 5pm
For more information please visit BELLA ★ VINTAGE MARKETPLACE.
GALLAGHER’S “JOKES ON YOU” COMEDY TOUR FEATURING GALLAGHER, ARTIE FLETCHER, AND BOB NELSON on Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 at the Franklin Theatre. The show starts at 8:00pm. Doors open one hour before the show.
A Gallagher concert is an unforgettable experience. He is a keen and original observer of human nature and the American “scene”. “My humor makes people think,” Gallagher says. “I want people to look more closely at this country and their lives to see the humor and absurdity in it all …I don’t have to make it up, the truth is funny enough.”
For more information and tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.
Come to beautiful Historic Carnton Plantation for its seventh annual Summer Concert Series. Enjoy live music, picnicking and fantastic sunsets in good company. You also can take this opportunity to stroll through the 1847 garden or tour the historic home – the choice is yours – but you can be sure that there will be plenty to entertain all.
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Tickets: Adults (ages 13+) are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate for each concert. Children (ages 6-12) are $5 in advance or at the gate for each concert.
Free for 5 and under. Food and drinks are available for purchase on-site, including soft drinks, beer and wine.
Guests can buy their picnic or bring their own, but please refrain from bringing grills and pets. For more information, visit http://www.battleoffranklintrust.org/sunsetconcertseries.htm or call 615.794.0903.
The last concert takes place this Sunday, August 30, and will feature 7 Bridges Band.
The gates open at 4:30 p.m. The concerts are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The concert is held on the east lawn next to the house. Parking is free. Restrooms are onsite. Food and drinks are available for purchase or attendees may bring their own (including alcohol). No tents, grills or pets are allowed. Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule the concert.