Bluegrass Along the Harpeth Fiddlers Jamboree Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, 2015 on the Historic Square in Downtown Franklin TN.
FREE ADMISSION!
For more information please visit Bluegrass Along The Harpeth Fiddlers Jamboree
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.
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.
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.
Big Backpack Giveaway
6:16 pm | Tuesday, Jul 14th
GraceWorks is asking the public to help 2,000 students in Williamson County schools to make the best start possible for the upcoming school year.
Supplies are still needed for The Big Backpack Giveaway, scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 on the grounds of Liberty Elementary, 600 Liberty Pike. The Giveaway is a complete community event, in which backpacks filled with school supplies are distributed to students to need.
For the convenience of nearby residents backpacks and supplies also will be distributed at smaller giveaways the same day. One is from 10 a.m. to noon at Fairview High School, 2595 Fairview Blvd., Fairview, and the other from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bethesda Elementary, 4907 Bethesda Road, Thompson’s Station.
Many supplies are provided by the United Way Patricia Hart Society’s Stuff the Bus Campaign and Publix. The event has been sponsored by area churches, civic groups, businesses and individuals for 12 years.
“Helping provide necessary school supplies to 2,000 Williamson County students in need equips them with the tools needed to have a successful school year,” said Brian Myers, church and community outreach coordinator for GraceWorks.
Particularly needed this year are 1-2-inch three-ring binders, composition books, highlighters and 3×5 index cards, he said.
Cash is always helpful, Myers said. Cash donations allow organizers to purchase required supplies that have not been donated.
The Franklin Giveaway event is designed for the entire family and includes a jump house, live music, face painting, food and prizes.
Supplies can be dropped off at GraceWorks by July 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or cash donations can be sent to GraceWorks Ministries, 104 Southeast Parkway, Franklin, TN 37064. Please put “backpacks” in the subject line of checks. You may also donate online quickly and securely by clicking here.
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 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.