Annual Holiday Crafts and Car Show

9:00 am | Saturday, Oct 31st
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Annual Holiday Crafts & Car ShowCelebrating Halloween & Christmas in one big weekend

Time to celebrate the seasons of Halloween and Christmas at the 25th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Kris Kringle Kar Klassic on October 31 and November 1, 2015 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Arena, 4215 Long Ln. This annual family event is presented by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) and features an invitational car show along with great holiday shopping, plus on-site trick or treating, visits and photos with Santa, and a community band concert.

On Saturday and Sunday, over 140 vendors will be participating in the arts and crafts show, with unique, handmade gifts, holiday and home décor, jewelry, apparel and other goodies made by local crafters and artists. Select holiday gifts for the whole family! Vintage and repurposed gifts, original art, pet items and more will be for sale at the show, so bring a shopping list.

On Saturday, October 31, the craft and car shows will celebrate the spirit of the Halloween season! Bring the kids in costume and trick or treat from all 140 vendor booths indoors from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

On Sunday, the show will switch gears to December holiday fun with Santa on hand to listen to wish lists and take photos with the kids from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Plus, you can enjoy a concert by the Williamson County Community Band on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Vote for your favorite vehicle in the car show, sponsored by Hyundai of Cool Springs. The craft show is sponsored by NASH FM 103.3.

The Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Kris Kringle Kar Klassic will be Saturday, October 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 1, from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 per person, and includes the car and the craft show, both held indoors at the Williamson County Ag Expo Arena, 4215 Long Lane, (I-65, exit #61) in Franklin. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. Parking is free. Concessions will be on sale both days.

For more information about the craft show and booth availability (vendors may still apply), contact Sarah Foster at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2028. For information about the Kris Kringle Kar Klassic, contact Trish Bilbrey at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2044, or visit 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 registration and additional 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 or following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest.

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Community Book Sale

4:56 pm | Tuesday, Oct 27th
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The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will be holding our next book sale on November 7-9. We will have literally thousands of new and used donated books for sale including paperbacks, hardcovers, fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, antique books, coffee-table books, and various media items such as audio books, CD’s, and DVD’s. All books will be neatly sorted by subject and arranged by category. Prices range from 50-cents to $5.00 each, and there are no buyer restrictions. We accept cash, check, Visa & MasterCard.

Book Sale days & hours are as follows:

  • Saturday, November 7 – Member’s Jump-Start Sale: 9-10:30 a.m.*
  • Saturday, November 7 – General Public: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 8 – General Public: 1-5 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 8 – Member’s Only/$5 Bag Sale: 3:30-5 p.m. **
  • Monday, November 9 – General Public/$5 Bag Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.***

*The Member’s Jump-Start Sale begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. It’s a no limit shopping spree, and members will not have to check-out by 10:30 a.m. Members can continue shopping as the general public enters.

If you would like to become a Friends member and take part in the Member’s Jump-Start Sale, you can join at the door before or anytime during the book sale. Be one of the first booklovers to shop all our great books! As always, book dealers are also welcome.

**A Member’s Only $5 Bag Sale will begin on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. until close at 5 p.m.

***On Monday, we will have a $5 Bag Sale all day for the general public. Bags will be provided, and you can fill as many bags as you like for only $5 each.

 

The Williamson County Public Library is located at 1314 Columbia Avenue in Franklin, Tennessee. For directions, call the library at 615-595-1243. All the proceeds from this sale, along with your generous donations, will go to fund The Friends of the Library which is dedicated to help support the Williamson County Public Library.

Coed Volleyball

4:54 pm | Tuesday, Oct 27th
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The Athletics Division of Williamson County Parks and Recreation announces two Thursday winter coed indoor volleyball leagues at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Registration is open for an advanced division (reg. code #5151) and a recreation division (reg. code #5152) through November 19. The season starts December 3. The team registration fee is $200, and on-line registration is available at www.wcparksandrec.com. For additional information, contact Rick Kimmel at (615) 377-6530, ext. 6530.

 

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 registration and additional 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 or following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest.

 

Final Meeting for Parks Comprehensive Master Plan

4:38 pm | Tuesday, Oct 27th
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Franklin citizens are invited to the final public meeting to discuss the revisions to the Parks Comprehensive Master Plan.  The plan is a comprehensive master plan that evaluates existing recreation and park facilities, provides recommendations for improvements and creates a vision for many years down the road. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the City Hall Training Room.

 

The public meeting will explain the revisions that have been made in the draft plan since the presentation to BOMA in June and the last public meeting on August 17.  The revisions that have been made are in response to stakeholder input.  The revisions primarily involve the greenway and trail segment of the plan and the capital improvement plan.  All reference to priorities for implementation for the various greenway trail segments have been removed.  Revisions also state that the greenway trail routes are conceptual and subject to revision based on future stakeholder input, BOMA approval and detailed design.  All priorities regarding implementation of the individual capital improvement recommendations over the 10 year planning period are likewise removed.  The revised plan now presents an overall vision for implementation and leaves decisions related to the priorities and timing for implementation of all plan recommendations to BOMA.  The revision also separates the adoption of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance from the adoption of the master plan.

Our parks are essential components of Franklin’s quality of life.  The City’s Parks Department is committed to bringing exciting and valuable activities to all Franklin residents, as well as planning and maintaining first rate parks facilities.

Starlight Jams at Bowie Park

7:00 pm | Friday, Oct 23rd
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Starlight-Jam-Franklin TN 2015Fairview Parks Department has announced the schedule for the upcoming Starlight Jams at Bowie Nature Park. The Starlight Jams are a whole new concert series that include picking parties. Performers include a mix of local, regional, and national performers all in the Americana and Bluegrass type genera.

October 23rd Natchez Tracers an Americana rock-n-roll band will close out this year’s Starlight Jam series. They describe themselves as Cosmic Country Funk echoed from the meandering, verdant hills of Central Tennessee.

Starlight Jams are Friday nights running through October. The events are from 7:00-10:00PM. Each month will include live Americana music on the main stage. Pickers are encouraged to bring their instruments and find a spot under the trees to jam. The goal is to provide a place for musicians to get together and play and for music lovers to have a place to go and enjoy great music in a laid back, family friendly environment under the stars.

Gates open at 6:30pm. A suggested donation of $5/adult is requested. All money collected will go back in to the music program at Bowie Nature Park. Park Staff recommends you bring your own blankets and folding chairs. You could even bring a picnic dinner or snack. Water and soft drinks will be available for purchase. The event is rain or shine. The event will be moved inside in case of inclement weather.

For more information please visit Starlight Jams at Bowie Park.

 

Junior Excursion Adventure Programs – Paint Ball

8:30 am | Monday, Oct 19th
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PAINTBALL TRIP FOR AGES 11-15

Fall Break trip from Williamson County Parks & Recreation

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce an October JEAPS (Junior Excursion Adventure Programs) Paintball trip for adventurous 11 to 15 year olds. Join the fun on Monday, October 19 (Fall Break) for a fun-filled day of paintball! This trip is for kids ages 11 to 15, and will meet at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road at 8:30 a.m. and return at 4:00 p.m. Each participant should wear old clothes and bring a sack lunch, snacks and water. The basic trip ($40) includes transportation and paintball equipment with 200 paintballs. It is recommended that participants bring cash to purchase an additional paintballs on site for $15. Spring Hill participants have the option of meeting the group at 10:00 a.m. at Middle TN Paintball, 4215 Kedron Rd. Register on line (program #5227) at www.wcparksandrec.com or call (615) 302-0971, ext. 2214.

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 registration and additional 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 or following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest.

OCTOBER 19: PAINT BALL

PRE-REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED BECAUSE SPACE IS LIMITED!
 * Teens MUST arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to trip departure times.

 

Tennessee Horse Expo

9:00 am | Sunday, Oct 18th
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Tennessee Horse Expo: October 16-18, 2015 in Franklin, TN

The Tennessee Horse Fair is an exciting new event that will combine to the highest degree, first rate education, entertainment and shopping. Whether you own horses or are a horse lover at heart, are a beginner or professional, there is truly something for everyone. It’s three days of fun the entire family can enjoy. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Williamson County 4-H – so come have a good time and support a great cause.

For tickets, schedule, kids events and more please visit Tennessee Horse Expo Franklin, TN.

Spooks & Coupes

6:00 pm | Saturday, Oct 17th
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Spooks & Coupes Franklin TN“Spooks and Coupes” is a brand new event created by our department to replace our retired “Haunted Trails of Horror”.  This new event will have more attractions and features and is designed to be more interactive for the whole family and more suited for younger children than our previous Haunted Hayride.  Families can come in costume and enjoy a Trunk-or-Treat on the trail, showcasing a mini car show of 30-40 top classical and modified cars from the mid-state region.  Car owners will be handing out candy as kids “trick or treat” from car to car along the trail.  We will also have a Food Truck Parade to provide dinner and snack options, an entertainment stage with various performers, an inflatable bounce house and slide, a craft tent to make Halloween goodies and a Haunted Forest where guests can meet their favorite Disney villains.  This event will take place on the fields and walking trail behind the Franklin Recreation Center at 1120 Hillsboro Road in Franklin.

 

I Cared for One

6:00 pm | Saturday, Oct 17th
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What is “I Cared for One?”

“I Cared for One” October, 17, 2015 is the annual fall fundraising event for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes. It is a business casual event featuring dinner, auction, activities and entertainment.

Purpose of “I Cared for One” Fall Fundraising Event

The purpose of this event is multifaceted.  First is to raise the awareness of the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes and its ministries to children. Second is to raise funds for the current IMPACT Campaign.  The IMPACT Campaign seeks to raise 5.2 Million Dollars over a three year period.  We have currently raised 2 million dollars, in gift and commitments, toward that goal.  The items to be funded through the IMPACT Campaign are as follows;

DENISE AND GEORGE SHINN FOSTER CARE PROGRAM – $2,430,725 –  Funding (three years) for dedicated staff to identify, screen, train, certify, and support families to receive children in the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services system for foster care. These dollars provide foster care staff for each of our three regions: (West [2], Middle [2], and East [3] Tennessee).CHILDREN’S EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE – $394,000 Tennessee school systems are moving to a BYOT (bring your own technology) position. To ensure that the children in residential care are equipped for success in school, funds are needed for a laptop computer for each TBCH child in school and to fund an IT staff position to oversee the residents’ technology needs.

RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE $1,500,000. TBCH is now at the point where there is a need for renovations and improvement of structures statewide. Funds for these needs will be distributed based on the most critical need.

LONG-TERM FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE – $835,500 To sustain current and new initiatives, TBCH must continue to be intentional, savvy, and creative in developing and cultivating funding sources to fully support its ongoing ministries.

For more information please visit I Cared For One.

Barktoberfest

12:00 pm | Saturday, Oct 17th
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Barktoberfest Franklin TNCelebrating its 7th year, Barktoberfest™ is Nashville’s costumed fall festival for dogs and their people! Hosted by Nashville Paw magazine, this event won third place for “BEST FESTIVAL” in The Tennessean’s 2013 Toast of Music City Awards and draws an estimated 3,000 guests and their pooch pals from across Middle Tennessee.

This year, the festival moves to the sprawling grounds of The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, in a new partnership with the City of Franklin Parks. This new partnership will allow the festival room to grow as well as a much-needed perk that has been lacking at previous venues: on-site free parking!

As always, Barktoberfest will feature food trucks, a pet adoption fair featuring local rescue groups and shelters, and 40+ vendor booths to browse and shop. There will also be plenty of fun activities for dogs and the whole family (click the “schedule” tab above for more details).

We’re excited about this year’s musical lineup, which includes Nashville’s own Emily Earle and Eight O’ Five Jive returning to the stage, as well as national touring band Jack and The Bear. (More about these bands under the “schedule” tab above.)

Of course, the highlight of Barktoberfest is always our Howl-O-Ween Costume Contests, where humans and pooch pals alike compete for over $2,000 in fun and fabulous prizes! Costume contests are $10 per entry per contest, and include 3 contests this year: a Kids Costume Contest (ages 12 and under), a Dog Costume Contest and our Dog + Human Costume Combo Contest.

Don’t miss Middle Tennessee’s most fun and festive fall event! Leash up your pooch pal and bring the whole family in costume for an afternoon of fun and a chance at some great prizes!

FREE ADMISSION  /  FREE ON-SITE PARKING  /  EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE
HOWL-O-WEEN COSTUME CONTESTS ARE $10 PER ENTRY PER CONTEST

For more information please visit BARKTOBERFEST.

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