ROBERT HICKS TO SIGN ‘WIDOW OF THE SOUTH’ AT HERITAGE TOUR THIS WEEKEND

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Robert Hicks, author of The New York Times Bestseller The Widow of the South and active preservationist, will sign copies of his famed book during the 40th Annual Heritage Tour, June 6th and 7th. Tour ticket holders can stop by The Masonic Lodge-Hiram Lodge #7–one of the historic properties on the weekend circuit–this Saturday or Sunday to have a chance to speak with Hicks and talk about the building’s important role in Civil War.
 
Hicks’ best-selling novel centers around the afternoon of the Battle of Franklin–five of the bloodiest hours of the Civil War–and highlights the Masonic Lodge (circa 1823-1826), which served as the local barracks for the Union soldiers during wartime occupation. He will be on site from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
 
Each summer, members and supporters of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County open their homes and businesses as part of the Heritage Tour, showcasing the community’s dedication to protecting those resources as part of its legacy. In addition to the Masonic Lodge, this year’s event features nine properties, including six personal homes.
Now in its 40th year, the Tour invites the public inside historic residences, commercial structures and notable examples of sensitive infill within historic districts this Saturday and Sunday. The event acts as a fundraiser for our non-profit preservation organization, and underscores the importance of protecting the architectural and cultural heritage of Williamson County.
 
J. Edward and Brenda Campbell, a husband-wife team of real estate brokers in Franklin, have been named as chairs for the 2015 event. They say the benefit’s theme this year is “Experience History Beyond the Door,” and will expand past personal homes into historic sites that also have rich stories to tell.
 
“All of these buildings are within historic environments, and hold special significance to the Foundation and its efforts,” said J. Edward. “By purchasing a ticket, participants are given a first-hand look at why the organization works so tirelessly to preserve our cultural inheritance. This tour acts as an educational vehicle for both the public and the Foundation.”
 
 Tour destinations–several of which are located in Historic Downtown Franklin, within walking distance of each other–include:
  • The Masonic Lodge-Hiram Lodge #7, circa 1823-1826, was the barracks for the Union soldiers during wartime occupation.
  • FirstBank at Five Points (ca. 1924) is a stunning example of an early commercial building that has served for decades as downtown Franklin’s post office, and recently underwent a complete renovation.
  • The Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church is a Romanesque Revival structure built in 1888 that stands as the third house of worship to be established in downtown Franklin.
  • The Hicks-Friesinger House on 5th Avenue South is a ca. 1878 home renovated in 2015.
  • The Turley-Marshall House on West Main Street is a ca. 1880 home that once resembled Italianate style and now stands as an English Tudor.
  • The Smith-Hardcastle House (ca. 1893) on Fair Street is a beautifully restored two-storey Victorian home.
  • The Ross House on Lewisburg Avenue was built in 2010 in a way that seamlessly blends old with new, and offers a breath of fresh Cape Cod air in Franklin.
  • The Breezeway at The John Herbert House (ca. 1830) on Clovercroft Road is the oldest double-pen dogtrot log house in Williamson County.
  • The Ogilvie Place-Beech Hill Farm, built in 1796 in College Grove, showcases an original log cabin with additions in an early-American style that has been “home” to six generations of Ogilvies.
  • The historic Rest Haven Cemetery on Fourth Avenue North will feature a costumed re-enactor portraying John McEwen, the Civil War-era mayor of Franklin.
The 40th Annual Heritage Tour is presented by Synergy Realty Network and Homeland Title. Tickets are $30 if purchased online before 5 p.m. on June 5th, and $35 at the door. Tour hours are generally 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special hours for Rest Haven Cemetery and Historic First Presbyterian Church. To learn more, go to www.historicfranklin.com/events.

Summer Pop-Up Fair

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For the last two years, the City Farmhouse Popup Fair has drawn visitors from around the globe to the tiny village of Leiper’s Fork, Tenn., to score antique and vintage goods from dozens of curated vendors.

Earlier this month, Kim and David Leggett—owners of the popular downtown Franklin shop from where the event derives its name—announced that due to mounting popularity, a second popup fair has been added June 19-20, 2015.

The Leggetts, who are nationally recognized “pickers,” say the second show was due to both attendance popularity and their fans’ requests: the pair manage the City Farmhouse Facebook page, which boasts more than 100,000 followers—many of whom lobbied for an additional show.

“We had an overwhelming amount of positive feedback after the last show,” said Kim Leggett. “It’s a great opportunity for people who love vintage and antiques to come together to collaborate and share that passion.

“The idea of hosting a second show wasn’t ours—local show-goers kept coming into the shop encouraging us to have more than one event. At first we thought it was crazy to try and put on another show, but the more we talk about it with our fans, the more encouraged we are that this one’s going to be even bigger and better than the last one!”

The host says the theme of this season’s City Farmhouse Popup Fair is focused on the creativity and styling ability of the vendors, all of whom search for months to find the most unusual vintage and antique “picks” for the show. Currently, vendors from 13 states are slated to exhibit their unique wares.

The design and shopping show will once again take place at the stunning “lost-in-time” gardens and mansion of the late music publisher Buddy Killen, located off Old Hillsboro Road.

Similar to last year, those who shop the City Farmhouse Popup Fair will find the most unusual in handpicked selections spanning all eras and styles: farmhouse, French, architectural, garden, lighting, industrial, Americana and much more. Plus, there will be live performances, food trucks, how-tos, special guest appearances and more.

New to this year’s event is an interactive design showcase, intended to inspire fair-goers on what to look for amongst the uniquely offered wares of the vendors. The showcase will feature “room-like” setting ideas for using vintage and antique pieces, and displaying collections.

Fair-goers will also have the chance to meet and interact with professional designers within the exhibit and discover unique ways to use their finds. Presenters at the showcase will include the likes of Kim Leggett, Beth Lewis of Olde Tyme Marketplace, Jason Counce of Dirt Home & Garden, and other industry leaders.

Kim Leggett says the interactive exhibition will be helpful for showcasing items that aren’t commonly used in interior design.

“Farmhouse style is one of the fastest growing trends in interior design today. More than ever, homeowners are looking for vintage and repurposed goods to decorate their homes,” she said. “The show gives them an opportunity to pick through finds from all over the country, and the interactive showcase will inspire show-goers on how to creatively style their finds in their own homes.”

The Leggetts will continue to reveal guest appearances, performances and schedules of events in the upcoming weeks on the City Farmhouse website www.cityfarmhousefranklin.com.

The City Farmhouse Popup Fair kicks off June 19, 2015 from 9 a.m. until Noon, with first- chance buying, a champagne toast and a burlap carpet walk. Admission to early buying is $25.00.

General admission on June 19 is from Noon to 5 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 20. General admission for both days is $10.00.

The Leggetts have also announced the dates of the annual fall Popup Fair, scheduled for October 16-17, 2015. More details about guest appearances, vendors and more will be announced on the website closer to the event.

Those interested in staying current with the latest at City Farmhouse can visit their website www.cityfarmhousefranklin.com to sign up for the City Farmhouse newsletter, view the blog, www.cityfarmhousefranklin.blogspot.com or access the Facebook page.

More about City Farmhouse

City Farmhouse is a popular antiques and vintage shop located on Bridge Street in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tenn., that offers modern farmhouse style for urban and rural living.

Owners Kim and David Leggett have been “pickers” for more than 20 years, and their trained eye and vivacious personalities have earned them national acclaim, from individuals interested in following popular vintage trends to interior designers.

In addition to curating the store, the monthly popup store, The Fling, and the City Farmhouse Popup Fairs, the Leggetts exhibit at major vintage and antique events throughout the U.S. Kim is a sought-after expert for guest appearances and as a host of guided tours at fairs around the country, appearing in shows the likes of Marburger Farms, the Country Living Fair, The Nashville Shows, and more.

As a freelance interior stylist, Kim’s projects have been featured in a host of major publications, from Elle Décor and Architectural Digest to Gatherings Magazine. She also sells her finds to museums, private collectors and celebrity clientele like Ralph Lauren, Meg Ryan, Tommy Hilfiger, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood and more.

The Leggetts’ recently crossed a social media milestone, amassing more than 100,000 Facebook fans. Follow them at www.facebook.com/cityfarmhousetn.com.

Library Scavenger Hunt

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We are having a month-long scavenger hunt all around the library in June – yes, upstairs and downstairs – to showcase our library.  We will have another scavenger hunt for the month of July with different clues.  When you reach the final clue each month, you will learn a prize!

We hope that people will find areas of our library they didn’t know exist.  Places you may want to go to again!

Jamba Juice

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Fruitful Living LLC, the local Jamba Juice franchise partner, today announced their continued expansion with the opening of their third location in Tennessee, in historic downtown Franklin. The new Jamba Juice, located at 504 W. Main Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue, will open on Saturday, May 23 at 8am.

The franchisee’s other Franklin store is located in Cool Springs in the Drury Plaza Hotel shopping center at 1844 W. McEwen and the original location, the first in Tennessee, is located at 2314 Elliston Place in Nashville.

“We are pleased to open our third Jamba Juice and provide another convenient location for our guests to enjoy a selection of refreshing and better for you offerings,” said franchisee Sam Whittier of Fruitful Living LLC. “Community involvement is extremely important to the Jamba brand and we look forward to continuing to have an impact in the Franklin community by promoting a healthy, active lifestyle through better food and beverage options as well as programs that support schools, youth sports and other local causes.”

Fruitful Living LLC franchise owner Cynthia Townsend added, “We have been looking forward to opening a downtown Franklin location for two years. I am thrilled to continue in helping support the preservation of our historic downtown area and local organizations through charitable involvement. This third Tennessee location will offer our hometown community and visitors a fresh, all­ natural, and delicious healthy lifestyle choice. We invite everyone to join us for our upcoming grand opening celebration.”

The downtown Franklin location will host a Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, May 23. All smoothies and juice will be half price all day. From 11am to 2pm, festivities will include menu sampling, a prize wheel of giveaways, entertainment by Jamba’s banana man, a fun balloon artist, and a professional hoola ­hoop dancer.

The downtown Franklin opening continues Jamba Juice’s rich tradition of providing a wide variety of nutritious and freshly­ prepared menu selections that are wholesome and healthy. The Jamba Juice menu offers beverage choices for every palette and taste, with strong roots in their hallmark smoothies and freshly­ squeezed juices which are made to order with whole food ingredients. Jamba isn’t just about beverages, guests can enjoy a variety of food items including organic oatmeal, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, Artisan Flatbreads, kid’s meals and a variety of baked goods and snacks.

 Hours of operation for the new Downtown Franklin location are:

 Monday – Thursday 7am to 9pm

 Friday 7am to 10pm 

 Saturday 8am to 10pm 

 Sunday 11am to 7pm.

About Jamba Juice Company

Founded in 1990, Jamba, Inc. is a leading restaurant retailer of better­for­you, specialty beverage and food offerings, which include great­ tasting whole fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and juice blends, and a variety of food items including organic oatmeal, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, Artisan Flatbreads, baked goods, and snacks. As of April 1, 2015, there were 869 Jamba Juice store locations globally. Jamba leverages an integrated system of products, promotions and partnerships to support those interested in healthy living. Jamba is a proud sponsor of “Team Up for a Healthy America” in the fight against childhood obesity and encourages fans to join the Team Up community of celebrities, athletes, and other leaders committed to getting kids active and involved at ​www.myhealthpledge.com​ . Fans of Jamba Juice can find out more about Jamba Juice’s specific offerings and promotions by visiting the Jamba Juice website at www.JambaJuice.com​or by contacting Jamba’s Guest Services team at 1­-866­-4RFRUIT (​473­7848​).

Williamson County Luxury

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Tapestry Brentwood Town Center, Williamson County’s newest luxury multifamily community located in the heart of Brentwood, announced this week the official opening of its leasing office.

 

Bristol Development Group is inviting local news media to tour the property and take an in-depth look inside the latest residential community on Friday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. After a short presentation on the property, which will highlight key features and what the project means for the Brentwood community, representatives will lead tours of fully furnished model units, answer questions and participate in one-on-one interviews.

 

Tapestry’s emphasis on convenience is evident – located less than a mile from I-65, the community borders dozens of restaurants, shops,

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businesses and attractions. The development includes 393 luxury condominiums for lease and a range of amenities, such as shared meeting space, two modern pools, a state-of-the-art exercise center and relaxing outdoor courtyards, plus 4,000 square foot retail space that will become the home of Stout Burger’s & Beer. An official open house celebration is slated for mid-June.

 

“Tapestry seamlessly connects with Brentwood’s landscape, and will continue to enhance the town center,” said David Hanchrow, chief investment officer with Bristol Development Group. “We admire the city for all it has to offer for people of all ages, and we believe these residents will help shape the future of Brentwood. Tapestry is a natural fit for the neighborhood, and we are proud to be a part of it.”

 

The new leasing center, located at 400 Centerview Drive, is now open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.

 

For more information, go to www.tapestrybrentwood.com, or call (615) 221-2727 for appointments by request. Any member of the Tapestry leasing team will be happy to help.

 

Bristol Development Group is a leading private residential real estate company that specializes in developing, building, marketing, operating, and selling urban and suburban multifamily communities. The company is research driven, highly focused on its target markets, and has a distinguished history of successful development in the apartment and condominium sectors, with a current development pipeline of more than $225 million. Bristol’s talented team prides itself on diligent market research and fitting the right product to each unique market, satisfying the evolving demands of its diverse customer base rather than relying on a formula of “one product fits all.” To learn more, visit www.bristoldevelopment.com.

2015 Strawberry Festival

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Franklin Farmers Market Strawberry Festival, Franklin TN, Downtown Franklin, Franklin Events, Brentwood TN Events, Franklin Things to do, Franklin Downtown, Franklin Activities, Franklin TN downtown, Franklin eventsStrawberry Festival at the Franklin Farmers Market

May 16th: Franklin Strawberry Festival presented by Ford Lincoln of Franklin.

It’s a sweet way to start the summer at the Franklin Farmers Market, with lots of strawberries, fun and games for the kids, and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat!

 

For more information please visit The Franklin Farmers Market

O’More Collective 2015 Fashion Show and Exhibits

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O’More Collective 2015, Franklin TN

The students of O’More College of Design’s School of Fashion, Interior Design and Visual Design come together for O’More Collective: A night of celebrating the brilliant work they have produced, and introducing it to the community.  The evening showcases the creative work of graduating seniors in interior and visual design, and fashion merchandising, culminating on the runway with junior and senior fashion collections.

EVENT DETAILS

FRIDAY MAY 15, 2015

LIBERTY HALL, THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN

SENIOR EXHIBITS
Doors Open 5:30 PM

FASHION SHOW
Doors Open 6:30 PM
Show Begins at 8 PM

For more information and tickets please visit O’More College of Design Collective 2015

Mother’s Day Brunch

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Mother’s Day Brunch at The Factory at Franklin

Celebrate mom this year with a delicious Brunch at Lyrics in The Factory at Franklin this Sunday, May 10th from 10:30am-1:30pm.

Call 615-791-6065 to make your reservation.

Please visit website for more information.

Iroquois Steeplechase

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Held on the second Saturday of every May at Nashville’s Percy Warner Park, the Iroquois Steeplechase is the premier spring race in American steeplechasing and Music City’s traditional rite of spring – typically attracting more than 25,000 spectators. Since being designated in 1981 as the official charity of the Iroquois Steeplechase, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has received nearly $10 million from the event proceeds. For information on advance ticket purchases, corporate and hospitality tents, and tailgating and RV spaces, visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org or call (615) 591-2991.

Eat the Street

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The fourth annual food truck themed fest benefits the 21st Drug Court on Friday, May 8, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Bicentennial Park.

Visit website to learn more!