ACT TOO PLAYERS PRESENTS THE SOUND OF MUSIC

7:00 pm | Saturday, Jul 18th

The Sound of Music, July 16th through the 18th, 2015 at the Franklin Theatre.

The Act Too Players is committed to providing high-quality theatre classes to enhance the overall development of the child. We believe that theatre education encourages young people to develop a positive self-image as they increase awareness of their physical being. Act Too Players has produced over 100 productions and strives to provide students the opportunity to learn and grow not only as a performer but also as an individual.

For more information, showtimes and tickets, please visit Franklin Theatre.

This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.

Studio Tenn – ONE NIGHT ONLY

6:00 pm | Saturday, Jul 18th

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Studio Tenn’s Annual Fundraiser Gala – in Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin TN

Studio Tenn’s ONE NIGHT ONLY has quickly become one of the most highly anticipated, knock your socks off entertainment events of the season! Experience an unbelievable night of live music and entertainment to help raise money for the 6th season of this world class professional theatre company!

American Idol stars Melinda Doolittle and Diana DeGarmo will join Studio Tenn company members and other special guests performing at this year’s One Night Only fundraising gala on Saturday, July 18!

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit Studio Tenn One Night Only.

* Open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres included in ticket price

ACT TOO PLAYERS PRESENTS THE SOUND OF MUSIC

2:00 pm | Saturday, Jul 18th

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The Sound of Music, July 16th through the 18th, 2015 at the Franklin Theatre.

For more information, showtimes and tickets, please visit Franklin Theatre.

This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.

Franklin Barn Market at Willowbrook Farm in Franklin, TN

8:00 am | Saturday, Jul 18th

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Unique town… Unique event…

Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., general admission shopping

For tickets please visit Franklin Barn Market.

“When you don’t want what everyone else has…”

Come and experience the Franklin Barn Market located at beautiful Willowbrook Farm in Franklin, TN. This is an annual event that offers a unique home, décor and garden shopping extravaganza.

At this fun event you will find vintage wares, farmhouse style, unique finds, shabby chic, antiques, artisans, specialty foods and springs blooms, all while enjoying the southern hospitality distinctly offered by Franklin, TN.

Head out to find that perfect home decor item that you didn’t know you were missing OR better yet, grab a bunch of friends and come enjoy the farm views, shopping and fun times that only an event such as this can offer. Be sure to come hungry and enjoy a gourmet bistro style lunch together.

If you have never been to Franklin, then you should definitely make this a weekend trip with friends and family. Franklin, Tennessee is just 15 minutes from Nashville. The city of Nashville is a vacation destination alone not to be missed, Franklin offers historic sites, restaurants, shopping and an amazing group of people who seem to have written the rules on southern hospitality and should be part of any great vacation. Even the local drivers are friendly around here.

If you already love these shows or are a serious shopper on a mission you would benefit from purchasing our first dibbs pass which allows early admission from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. on the very first day of the event (plus regular admission for both days of the show). You will be among the first to see and shop what the vendors have to offer.

ACT TOO PLAYERS PRESENTS THE SOUND OF MUSIC

7:00 pm | Friday, Jul 17th

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The Sound of Music, July 16th through the 18th, 2015 at the Franklin Theatre.

For more information, showtimes and tickets, please visit Franklin Theatre.

This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.

ACT TOO PLAYERS PRESENTS THE SOUND OF MUSIC

7:00 pm | Thursday, Jul 16th

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The Sound of Music, July 16th through the 18th, 2015 at the Franklin Theatre.

For more information, showtimes and tickets, please visit Franklin Theatre.

This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.

Telescope Night

6:04 pm | Tuesday, Jul 14th

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A public telescope night at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory on July 28, will pay tribute to the late Williamson County civic leader and amateur astronomer Tommy Murdic.

Murdic had hosted the night at annual night at Dyer on behalf of the Williamson County Public Library before he passed away March 6. This event, which has been renamed the Williamson County Public Library Annual Tom Murdic Telescope Night at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, will begin at 8 p.m.

Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anders will be at Dyer for brief remarks on Murdic’s public service as well as his passion for stargazing. In addition, some of Murdic’s photographs and images will be displayed. The retired engineer, who had previously worked at the Nashville Thermal Transfer Plant, enjoyed spending many hours at Dyer as an amateur astronomer.

Murdic, a former chairman of the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission, had served on the Williamson County Commission and Joint Parks and Recreation Committee of Williamson County. In addition, he had a strong interest in preserving the African American heritage of his ancestors through his leadership with the African American Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. He also helped spearhead the establishment of McLemore House, an African American history museum in Williamson County.

Registration is required for this special library program at Dyer Observatory. Space is limited to the first 100 cars. To RSVP, email Lindsey Roseberry at the Williamson County Public Library, lroseberry@williamson-tn.org, or call 615-595-1243.

Lifetime Achievement Awards

5:33 pm | Tuesday, Jul 14th

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As part of the ninth annual Franklin Tomorrow Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards and Volunteer Spirit Awards, set for July 22, two Ned Lea Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented posthumously to the late Tom Murdic and the late Clint Callicott.

The awards will be presented at the Franklin Theatre as part of the ninth annual Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards and Volunteer Spirit Awards. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception provided by Lipman Brothers.

The awards presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through the Franklin Theatre at www.franklintheatre.com. Making the event possible as partners are Patterson Intellectual Property Law, Middle Tennessee Electric, and PARKS Realty.

The Ned Lea Lifetime Achievement Award is presented posthumously to recognize individuals who have had a significant impact for one organization or on their community through their life. They exemplify a heart of service and a dedication to the community at large.

Murdic, who died unexpectedly in March 2015, will be recognized for his years of service to the community as a whole, but also as a strong representative of the African American community and the preservation of its history. His participation as a founding member of Franklin’s Charge was integral to the success of that organization, according to a nomination by local author and preservationist Robert Hicks.

Callicott, who died early last month at his farm in Only, Tenn., had a long record as a public servant, starting as a county commissioner, time as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, and as county mayor. But he is also remembered as a strong advocate of youth sports and as his influence grew, he is credited as a founder of Williamson County’s public recreation department.

The top award of the evening is the Anne T. Rutherford Exemplary Community Volunteer Award, chosen from nominations submitted by more than 30 local nonprofit organizations or charities.

Awards also to be presented will recognize Civic Groups, Corporate Volunteer Teams, as well as Individual Corporate volunteers. Also being presented will be the Volunteer Spirit, Youth Initiative, and Lifetime Achievement Awards.

For the second year, Franklin Tomorrow will present the Legacy Award, a continuation of the Business Legends Award previously presented by the Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce. This award will recognize an individual or individuals who have made significant impact in the areas of business, quality of life, and leadership.

Serving as chairmen for the event are local Realtors, J. Edward & Brenda Tuck Campbell of Synergy Realty Network, LLC.

Additional sponsors include Buerger Moseley Carson, First State Bank, Pam Lewis, Benchmark Realty, and Vanderbilt University Office of Community, Neighborhood, and Government Relations. Serving as supporters are Ernie & Nell Bacon, The Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee and The Integrity Foundation, State Sen. Jack Johnson, Lipman Brothers, Williamson Herald, State Rep. Charles Sargent, The TMA Group, Cordia Harrington, and State Rep. Glen Casada.

Franklin Tomorrow is the community visioning nonprofit which seeks to engage the community, foster collaboration, and advocate for a shared vision for the future of Franklin. That shared vision includes a vibrant economy, distinct character, robust neighborhoods, and great people. Visit their Web site at www.franklintomorrow.org.

A complete list of nominees in each category is attached.

Raise the Roofs

5:02 pm | Tuesday, Jul 14th

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The Fourth Annual Friends of Franklin Parks “Raise the Roofs” event is set for Saturday, August 15, and attendees will have an opportunity to see the fundraiser’s results first-hand. Construction on the new multi-purpose equestrian arena at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm will be nearly complete.

Thanks to the support of the community, generous corporate partners, and events like Raise the Roofs, the $1.1 million arena project is nearing the finish line. The Fourth Annual Raise the Roofs is presented by Farm Credit Services.

“Raise the Roofs has become one of the best fundraising events of the year, and this year we’ve got a lot to celebrate,” said Dr. Monty McInturff, president of the Board of Governors of Friends of Franklin Parks. “With the arena nearing completion, we’re ready to talk about a broader vision for Harlinsdale as an equestrian center for middle Tennessee.”

Starting at 5 p.m. on August 15, the program will include food and drink from about a dozen local restaurants and purveyors, along with horse demonstrations, tours of the new arena facility, great auction items and more.

Friends of Franklin Parks was founded in 2011 with a mission to enhance Franklin’s city parks with private dollars. Over the course of three years, the non-profit has raised more than $1 million from individual, corporate and organizational partners. To learn more, visit www.friendsoffranklinparks.org.

Tickets are $75 per person and reserved tables for eight or 10 guests are available. Purchase tickets online at www.2015raisetheroofs.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Mindy Tate at (615) 794-0998 or by email at mindy@franklintomorrow.org.

It’s Vintage Baseball

12:00 pm | Sunday, Jul 12th

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Vintage Baseball

July 12, 2015 – Double header – 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm

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.

For more information & directions please visit Carnton Plantation.