July 23rd through the 26th – City Farmhouse is super excited to announce The Fling — a City Farmhouse Monthly Pop-up STORE in downtown Franklin, Tennessee!
For dates, times and more information please visit THE FLING.
July 23rd through the 26th – City Farmhouse is super excited to announce The Fling — a City Farmhouse Monthly Pop-up STORE in downtown Franklin, Tennessee!
For dates, times and more information please visit THE FLING.
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
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.
marketUnique town… Unique event…
July 17th & 18th, 2015
Friday, July 17, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. first dibbs shopping
Friday, July 17, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., general admission shopping
Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., general admission shopping
First dibbs PLUS two day shopping $20
One day general admission shopping $8
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.
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.
The JAM showcase performance nights July 10th and July 17th from 6pm and continues until 10pm. The JAM Advanced Music Camp is a non-profit organization solely dedicated to educating and nurturing gifted teenage musicians and vocalists. Founded in 2003, the JAM operates as a two week summer camp with other performance opportunities through the year.
The JAM has been running in the Franklin/Nashville area since 2003, and we’re proud to call Franklin home. At the end of the week The JAM offers a public showcase for the students to perform for friends and family. These showcases are a wonderful way to bring the community together, and this year The JAM is hoping to extend these showcases to the public.
After nearly a year of renovation, A. Marshall Family Foods Inc.—the hospitality group that operates the award-winning Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant—has announced the opening of Harvest at Homestead Manor, a Tuscan-inspired restaurant in Thompson’s Station that cultivates its on-site organic farm for menus reflecting the season’s bounty.
Located in a ca. 1819 National Register home, Harvest draws parallels between Italian and Southern cultures, pairing time-honored European recipes with traditional Southern foodways.
To commemorate the occasion, Homestead is hosting a grand opening celebration Sunday, July 12th, from 4 to 6 p.m. with tours, tastes and live music throughout the 50-acre property. More details can be found at Facebook.com/HomesteadManor.
“Throughout this process we have looked to the manor’s 200-year-old roots, and how we can carry that heritage to offer something unique to middle Tennessee,” said Andy Marshall, president of A. Marshall Foods. “We are serving a community that places value on preserving its culture, and I think they’ll see our commitment to that, too, through the restaurant’s mission and the property’s renovation.”
Leading culinary operations is Executive Chef Carlos Garcia, who is charged with creating the vision for the fine-dining restaurant and crafting dishes that best highlight the mission to provide diners with the freshest flavors.
Current lunch offerings at Harvest include a baked cannelloni with house-ground pork, rossa sauce, garden herbs, kale and spinach; a peach and pecan pizza topped with goat cheese, blackberries and balsamic drizzle; a citrus salad with orange, grapefruit, fennel, spiced pecans and red and yellow beets; a caprese salad with scratch-made burrata, green and red tomatoes, basil and balsamic; and for dessert, a cottage cheesecake with gingersnap crust and a blueberry and rosemary compote.
The season’s dinner menu includes butter-roasted mushrooms with porcini, morel and chanterelle; a wood-fired brook trout with tagliatelle pasta, garlic, shallots and sautéed kale; pasta primavera with pappardelle, ratatouille, garlic, fennel, zucchini, squash, mushrooms and sage; tre carne risotto with parmigiano-reggiano; a morel pizza with sourdough crust, chanterelle, porcini, confit garlic spread and parmesan; and for dessert, house-made seasonal gelatos and a fried ravioli cannoli.
The restaurant will also offer a brunch each Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. through 2 p.m., with drink specials and a revolving menu according to the farm’s yield.
“Both Tuscan and Southern cultures gravitate toward hearty cuisine made with simple ingredients that bring out its natural flavors. That’s what we want to do,” said Claire Marshall Crowell, director of operations for A. Marshall Foods. “Each day we pick naturally grown ingredients that make these dishes come alive. If we we can’t get something from our property, we use regional farms—like Bear Creek, a mile and a half down the road.
“It’s exciting to us that our guests can be entrenched in the experience: they can walk in our herb garden or take a tour of our farm, and then see their meal being prepared.”
Inside Harvest’s newly built conservatory bar, diners will find seasonal artisanal cocktails, an extensive Italian wine list and an impressive spirits selection to be sipped in the dedicated space located directly behind the restaurant. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer guests a front-row view of the herb garden, where ingredients are picked for the tippler’s glass.
Harvest will be open Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m to 9 p.m. To see complete lunch, dinner, brunch and bar menus, or to learn more about Harvest, go to www.homesteadmanor.com.
The Farm at Homestead Manor—which is a vital part of property operations and Harvest’s vision—encompasses 10-plus acres of land overseen by Property Director J.T. Ward and Agricultural Curators Joni and Casey McCarty.
Ward and the McCartys oversee the organic production of more than 75 types of vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruits, under strict accordance with USDA Organic Certification Regulations, and ensure that the business can supply the restaurant on a sustainable basis.
In addition, an orchard—originally part of the manor property—has been groomed to provide fruits used at Harvest and in the bar.
“This is a working farm that supplies our chefs with naturals for every dish in the kitchen, and for most concoctions. It’s not a hobby or a side project—it’s the center of the business,” said J.T. Ward, Homestead property director. “The farm helps better connect our Southern heritage to the Tuscany region’s love for simple and seasonal food prepared for family.”
Flanking the manor is The Barn, an equestrian-style event space built into the pastoral surroundings, that lends another dimension to Homestead’s offerings. The rustic-style structure, which is nearing completion, will elevate wedding celebrations and community gatherings.
On the heels of earning a spot on the 2014 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing companies, A. Marshall Foods announced the purchase of the historic manor last year, with a vision to build a multi-layer hospitality concept around the 19th-century building.
Soon, Marshall says, there will also be regular educational and entertainment opportunities surrounding the farm and orchard, open to the public. The property already hosts the weekly Thompson’s Station Farmer’s Market, held each Wednesday.
“We hope to eventually offer elements of agri-tourism. Once we get our footing, the orchard will be open to guests to pick from, and the farm used in a variety of community-driven purposes,” Marshall said. “Walking trails with historic markers will tell of the Battle of Thompson’s Station and its significance to Tennessee and American history. Homestead wants to tell a bigger story moving forward.”
To learn more about Homestead Manor and Harvest, or A. Marshall Family Foods Inc., go to www.homesteadmanor.com or facebook.com/homesteadmanor.
As construction on the new multi-purpose equestrian arena at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm nears completion, the City of Franklin Parks Department has added Kelly Mays to serve as programs specialist to market and coordinate events for the facility. Mays will work closely with the non-profit Friends of Franklin Parks, who will operate the arena in partnership with the City.
“Kelly’s 25 years of event management and production experience made her the perfect person to get the arena up and running,” said City of Franklin Parks Director Lisa Clayton. “We’ve already had a lot of interest from equestrian and other markets, and we see this facility as a resource that will create significant local and visitor traffic to the Park at Harlinsdale Farm.”
Mays earned a degree in economics from Hollins College near Roanoke, Va. She began her event career in the high-tech industry in the early 1990s, working in trade shows and events for Lotus Development Corporation. Around the time the company was acquired by IBM in 1995, she decided to strike out as a freelance event producer and has since produced events for companies and organizations across a range of sectors, from automotive and pharmaceutical to hospitality and retail. Mays has worked on events for Mercedes-Benz, IBM, Microsoft, Lowe’s and a host of others.
A Florence, Ala. native, Mays began riding horses at the age of seven, and has been an equestrian enthusiast throughout her life. She was an active member of the United States Pony Club through high school and also fox hunted with the Fort Leavenworth Hunt. She currently owns a Belgian Warmblood named Massey, and spends as much time as possible in the saddle.
Mays was able to combine her love of horses and events when she managed the sponsorship program for the American Eventing Championships in 2011, before moving to Franklin in 2013.
“I’ve found my home in Franklin, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to utilize my event experience and love for horses in a way that will be meaningful to the community,” Mays said. “There are so many equine enthusiasts in this area, and we’re helping to preserve this historic farm and sharing an amazing story of the horse’s impact on Tennessee’s history over the last two centuries. This is a dream come true for me.”
The Harlinsdale programs specialist position will be housed within the City of Franklin’s Parks Department, and will ultimately transition to a position with Friends of Franklin Parks once the arena is operating at capacity.
The $1.1 million arena, a public-private partnership that has been funded largely by individual and corporate donations, is slated for completion in September. For more information on the project, visit www.friendsoffranklinparks.org.
For information on booking the new Harlinsdale arena, Mays can be reached at kelly.mays@franklintn.gov or by phone at (615)-591-9428.
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Resurrection: A Journey Tribute
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.