The Historic Franklin Masonic Hall & Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County Present INVERSION VOCAL ENSEMBLE Saturday, September 9, 2017 7 p.m. The Historic Franklin Masonic Hall is located at 115 2nd Ave South in historic downtown Franklin, TN. David Ragland conducts the Award Winning vocal ensemble showcasing the best of Classical, Southern Gospel, African American Spirituals, Jazz, & Contemporary.
September 9-10, 2017
Saturday’s games: 9:00, 11:00, 1:00, 3:00
Sunday’s games: 12:30, 2:30
12 teams vie for the the Sulpher Dell Cup. Come enjoy America’s favorite pass time, 1860s style! The rules, uniforms, even the music is accurate to the Civil War. This free event takes place in the west field at Carnton Plantation. Free parking is available next to the field. Visit Tennessee Association of Vintage Baseball for more details.
The 39th Annual Franklin Classic benefitting Mercy Community Healthcare is scheduled for September 4, 2017!Mark your calendars, gather your teams, invite friends and family to this great event! There will be live music, a free Fun Zone, vendors, and more! The race will include a 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, a 1K Kids Run. From serious runners to leisurely walkers, all start and finish in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee. We hope our alumni runners and walkers will join us again this Labor Day and we look forward to meeting new friends!
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A night of comedy and improv! Are you sick and tired of jokes that make you feel sick and tired? Don’t let it all get you down! The Second City has the fix, as Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater brings ”The Cure for The Common Comedy” to the Franklin Theatre.
Edgy, thought-provoking and always spectacularly funny, The Second City is celebrating nearly six decades of producing cutting-edge satirical revues and launching the careers of generation after generation of comedy’s best and brightest.Please Note: May contain adult or mature content.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
Movies, trip to Kentucky Downs or a Radnor Lake hike
Movie Matinee
Let’s go to the movies! Seniors are invited to a local movie matinee, Tuesday, September 12. Register now, and then meet the group at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave. Board our van for the Thoroughbred 20 theater in Cool Springs for a fun afternoon. Transportation is $3 per person, and you must register in advance. The movie and snacks are Dutch Treat. Participants will be notified of the movie title and meeting time 24 hours in advance. To register before September 8, go to www.wcparksandrec.com, activity #10060. All Williamson County Parks and Recreation events are open to the public.
Kentucky Downs Day Trip
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is off to the races, September 14 with a day trip for seniors (55+) to Kentucky Downs racetrack. The trip is $45 per person, and includes transportation, racing program, buffet lunch and non-alcoholic beverages. Leaves from the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr. at 10:30 a.m. and from the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave. in Franklin at 11:30 a.m. Register now (space is limited) at www.wcparksandrec.com, activity #10057.
Radnor Lake Hike
Enjoy the great outdoors on a group hike for seniors (55+) at Radnor Lake in Nashville. The group will meet at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave. in Franklin at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27 (weather permitting) and go together by van to Radnor Lake. The transportation cost is $3 and participants must register in advance. Entrance to the park is free. The hike will last 1.5 hours, and participants must be able to walk independently on different types of terrain. There will be options for easy hikes as well as more strenuous trails. Bring snacks and water. Register by September 22 at www.wcparksandrec.com, activity # 10322. Space is limited.
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 program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.
Coed & Women’s Leagues Forming
The Athletics Division of Williamson County Parks and Recreation announces open registration for Fall coed 6’s (Thursday nights, rec or advanced divisions) and women’s 4’s (Sunday afternoons, rec or advanced divisions) indoor volleyball leagues at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Registration is now open and will close September 24, or when the divisions are full. The season starts the week of October 1. The team fee is $200; all registration is on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com. For additional information, contact Lance Westbrooks at (615) 790-5792.
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 program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.
There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of the living document that upholds and protects the freedoms central to our American way of life.
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) initiated the observance in 1955, when the organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate September 17–23 of each year to the commemoration of Constitution Week. Congress adopted the resolution, and on August 2, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into Public Law #915. The celebration’s goals are threefold: to encourage the study of the historical events that led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787; to inform people that the Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and the foundation of our way of life; and to emphasize U.S. citizens’ responsibility to protect, defend and preserve the Constitution.
DAR has been the foremost advocate for the awareness, promotion and celebration of Constitution Week. This annual observance provides innumerable opportunities for educational initiatives and community outreach, two mission areas of crucial importance to the National Society’s work.
Locally, the Old Glory Chapter will be hosting several events highlighting Constitution Week this year. Both the Williamson County Mayor, Rogers Anderson, and the Franklin City Mayor, Dr. Ken Moore, will sign proclamations officially designating September 17 – 23 as Constitution Week. The proclamations will be presented to Old Glory Chapter Regent, Anna Shaffer, in special ceremonies. For the second year in a row, the chapter will partner with Williamson County elementary schools with a guest reader program featuring the book We the Kids. The commemorative events will continue on Sunday, September 17, with the ringing of downtown Franklin church bells at 3:00 pm. Immediately following the bell ringing, the public is invited to join in a Constitution Week patriotic program at the Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church, featuring our most inventive founding father Ben Franklin. At the conclusion of the program, there will be a demonstration by Ben Franklin of his many inventions at the Williamson County Public Library.
One of the largest patriotic women’s organizations in the world, DAR has more than 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters across the country and even in numerous foreign countries. DAR strives to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism via commemorative events, scholarships and
educational initiatives, citizenship programs, service to veterans, meaningful community service, and
more. For additional information about DAR and its programs, visit www.dar.org. ##
With the remnants of Hurricane Harvey expected to bring heavy rain, possible flooding and a tornado threat to Middle Tennessee in the next few days, Williamson County Animal Center is urging all pet owners to have an emergency plan in place for their pets.
Pets often get lost during weather emergencies, and a simple microchip is one way to insure your pet can be identified and returned to you. The shelter is offering microchips for $15 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily through Friday, September 1. Both dogs and cats can be chipped, and it is a quick, simple procedure that only takes minutes. Dogs should be leashed, and cats should be in carriers. You do not have to be a Williamson County resident to get a microchip.
The shelter also urges all pet owners to have a plan in place which includes a pet emergency kit, a buddy system with friends or neighbors, and transportation. Learn more about being prepared for pet emergencies at www.aspca.org.
The Williamson County Animal Center is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr. in Franklin. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. (Closed Labor Day, September 4.) Currently, the adoption fee for all kittens and cats is waived. Adult dog adoptions are $50, and puppies are $85. Adoptable animals can be viewed at www.adoptwcac.org. For more information, call (615) 790-5590 or like Williamson County Animal Center on Facebook.
55 South refers to the interstate that connects Memphis and New Orleans. Jason McConnell has brought the cuisine you’ll find traveling down that road to downtown Franklin, TN. The dining room has rustic Southern charm with weathered wood and reclaimed materials. McConnell(who has a degree from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., and also owns Red Pony Restaurant ) has created a menu with his take on down-home Southern comfort food. Fresh oysters are a feature of the menu, along with Southern-inspired bar snacks (smoked wings and green chile-bacon tater tots) and New Orleans cuisine (gumbo, po’ boys, jambalaya).
55 South is open for Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday and Brunch Saturday & Sunday.
GRAY’S on Main was a pharmacy for almost a century before it was renovated and turned into a world-class restaurant, using locally and regionally source ingredients. After restoration in 2013, the three-story GRAY’S on Main was unveiled, honoring Franklin Tennessee’s cultural heritage through fresh spirits, flavors and sounds. Gray’s on Main uses mostly local ingredients to create a menu that remains true to the roots of Southern food while still managing keep things interesting with a few surprises.
HOURS: Sun–Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Fri–Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
GRAY’S on Main, 332 Main St, Franklin, TN – 615 435 3603
Cork & Cow, Chef Jason McConnell’s latest venue, an upscale steakhouse in Franklin, TN, emphasizes great steaks and great wine. They offer a menu with extensive cuts of steak and wood grilled specialties that feature dry-aged, grass-fed and locally sourced beef, from Prime to Wagyu grades. The menu also offers an excellent selection of other entrées, including chicken, pork and seafood dishes. Choose from 100 bottles of wine with 30 + offered by the glass, and signature martinis, carbonated cocktails and microbrews in an intimate, contemporary setting.
Monday thru Thursday 5-10pm – Friday & Saturday 5-11pm – Sunday 5-9pm and Bar Opens Daily at 4pm.
Cork & Cow, 408 Main Street; Franklin TN 37064 – 615-538-6021
Merridee’s Breadbasket is a modern cafe/bakery offering homemade soups, quiches, fresh sandwiches and salads and decadent desserts amid a country-chic vibe. From sweet breads to cookies to brownies, this classic Southern bakery also serves a full breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering menu highlighting their specialty baked goods. Merridee McCray, the founder of Merridee’s Breadbasket, grew up baking breads, pies and sweets from scratch with her mother. It was a tradition passed on to her by her grandmother, Anna Maria Faust, who once served as head cook for the Pillsbury family. When Merridee passed away in 1993, Jim Kreider bought Merridee’s Breadbasket. Today, Jim and his exceptional team are still making everything from scratch, creating products that not only have a great taste, but are nutritional as well.
Monday – Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00PM and Thursday – Saturday 7:00AM – 9:00PM
Merridee’s Breadbasket, 110 Fourth Ave S, Franklin, TN 37064 – (615) 790-3755
Mack and Kate’s is a locally owned restaurant in Franklin, TN. Sophisticated Southern and Gourmet Country are great ways to describe the cuisine at the charming Mack & Kate”s Cafe. Named after two sisters, MacKenzie and Kathleen, the family owned and operated establishment will make you feel right at home. Started in a small, sleepy town, Mack & Kate’s humbled beginnings took place in a small service station. This charming little destination dining spot grew over eight years, resulting in the Strawn Family relocating Mack & Kates to Franklin, TN. They use the freshest and finest when it comes to their ingredients and they always support local farmers and growers. Don’t miss the amazing fried green tomatoes and house meatloaf. Great service and ambiance in Franklin, TN.
Hours: Monday- Saturday: 11-2 & 5-9 & Sunday: 10-2 & 5-8
Mack and Kate’s, 3078 Maddux Way, Franklin, TN 37069 – (615) 591-4104
Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant is a southern bar & grill with an old-general-store feel & a large stage for live music acts. Puckett’s roots stretch back to the ‘50s and a little grocery store in the village of Leiper’s Fork, TN. Ever since then, they’ve been focused on providing friends new and old with great food and Southern hospitality. Puckett’s has built a name on hosting live, local musical acts and serving Southern staples. Puckett’s offers authentic comfort food classics like the meat-and-three and famous slow-smoked BBQ, in a laid-back and down-home atmosphere. Puckett’s has 5 locations in Tennessee and they’ve developed quite the reputation for BBQ!
Hours: Sun-Thurs 7AM to 9PM – Fri & Sat 7AM to 10PM
Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant, 120 4th Ave S Franklin, TN – 615-794-5527
Red Pony Restaurant offers a sophisticated menu of updated Southern classic dishes & low-lit ambiance amid dramatic decor in Franklin, TN. Red Pony has won countless awards since opening in 2006. Most recently, this eclectic restaurant was named ‘Best Food’, ‘Best Service’, ‘Best Overall’ and ‘Best Contemporary America’ by Open Table. Since it’s opening, Red Pony Restaurant has impressed guests by staying true to a mission focused on cuisine and service. Chef owned and operated, Red Pony changes its menu about six times a year with the intention of keeping ingredients the season’s freshest and the variety of dishes dynamic. While a great deal of the menu pays homage to the Sophisticated Southern foods Chef Jason McConnell grew up on, you will also see a reflection of his travels, that drive his creativity. The very friendly staff are also known for their ability to accommodate a wide range of food allergies.
Hours: Monday-Saturday. The bar opens at 4pm. Dinner is 5-10pm Monday-Thursday and 5-11pm Friday and Saturday.
Red Pony Restaurant, 408 W Main St, Franklin, TN 37064 – (615) 595-7669
Saffire Restaurant & Bar has been a staple at The Factory at Franklin in Franklin, TN for 16 years, and is a sought-after destination for both locals and visitors to Franklin. Saffire is an intimate restaurant nestled in a historic setting. The menu is an eclectic, modern take on Southern and American classics that combines locally-grown produce and meats, unique ingredients and indigenous flavors to deliver a truly culinary dining experience. The menu also includes an excellent selection of wines and cocktails. Tom Morales, a Tennessee native, is the founder of the TomKats Hospitality Group that originated over 30 years ago as a backstage music event catering company. His love for the city and dedication to its continued growth has led to a number of nationally-acclaimed restaurants, including Saffire Restaurant & Bar. He has won many accolades, most recently being named on Restaurant Business’s Power 20 List (2016), Nashville Business Journal’s “Power 100” list (2015 & 2016).
Hours: Tuesday — Thursday 11am – 9pm, Friday 11am – 10pm, Saturday 10am – 10pm, Sunday 10am – 9pm
Happy Hour Tuesday — Friday 3pm – 7pm
Saffire Restaurant and Bar is located in The Factory at Franklin, 11Y, 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 – (615) 599-4995
Wild Ginger, a family-owned and operated restaurant’, is a refreshingly distinct fine dining experience located in Franklin, TN, at the heart of Cool Springs-featuring an eclectic blend of Pan-Asian, South American, and Western cuisine in the Pacific Rim style-with succulent selections for all palates, including the popular miso sea bass, braised short rib, and a wide array of signature maki and tapas. Though restaurants categorized as “fusion” are mostly located in trendy metropolitan areas like Miami and Manhattan, Wild Ginger is the first and only of its kind in Middle Tennessee. Wild Ginger is the perfect destination for a business lunch, romantic evening, or relaxing dinner with family and friends. Guests of Wild Ginger receive more than just phenomenal cuisine-they receive a total dining experience. From the valet service to the vibrant presentation of each dish, no detail is left unnoticed. As soon as each guest walks into the door, Wild Ginger’s highly-praised staff pays careful attention to each his/her every need.
Regular Hours: Mon – Sat: 11am – 10pm, Sunday: CLOSED
Happy Hour Mon – Thurs: 4pm – 6pm, Sat: 11am – 4pm
Wild Ginger Restaurant, 101 Market Exchange Ct, Franklin, TN 37067 – (615) 778-0081
Creamy interior tones, exposed wooden beams and reclaimed wood tables lends to a rustic yet refined environment of The Perch, a trendy neighborhood creperie & coffee house/wine & tapas bar nestled in the heart of Brentwood, Green Hills, Downtown Nashville – and now has expanded to the Westhaven community in Franklin. TN. The local coffee bar serves sweet and savory crepes, waffles, omelettes and other delights! The Perch promises to make things affordable but exotic. Wine offerings will be boutique-like and will feature small, unknown wines that are not offered in many other restaurants. As Brentwood revitalizes downtown, The Perch is the first to ignite a steady flow of customers seeking international flavors as well as a perfect environment to have a private conversation or cut loose with friends or family enjoying tastings in a corner nook or at the Peruvian oak bar looking upon historic Franklin Road.
Brentwood, Green Hills, Westhaven: Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (7:00 a.m. start for Green Hills and Westhaven), Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Perch (Westhaven) – 150 Front St., Suite 110, Franklin, TN 37064 – 615-465-6999
The Perch (Brentwood) – 117 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027 – (615) 661-9008
