Chukkers for Charity

1:00 pm | Saturday, Aug 26th

For the fifth consecutive year, Nissan will present Chukkers for Charity, a polo match and outdoor event held in Franklin, TN. on Saturday, Aug. 26. This year’s theme is “Up Up and Away” and marks 21 years of raising funds for Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!.

In addition to the polo match, the event features a vintage car show parade during half time, a silent auction and tailgating competition. Guests are encouraged to participate in celebrating the theme through the décor of their individual cabana tailgating headquarters.

The gates for the event will open at 1 p.m. for tailgaters and 2 p.m. for patrons. The opening ceremony will be held at 2:45 p.m. with the polo match beginning around 3 p.m. Following the polo match, the Patrons’ Dinner will begin at 6:15 p.m.

Tickets for Fieldside Patron Tables are available for $2,500 per table of 10. Standard Patron Tables are available for $1,750 per table of 10 or $175 per individual ticket. Tailgating cabanas are available for $300, which includes six armbands and a cabana, two additional wristbands per cabana available for $50 each. To purchase tickets, please visit www.chukkersforcharity.net/events-tickets/.

Chukkers for Charity is hosted by Lee Ann and Orrin Ingram at Riverview Farm at 1475 Moran Road in Franklin, TN. For more information, call 615-794-1150 ex. 32 or visit www.chukkersforcharity.net.

Princess Tea Party

1:00 pm | Saturday, Aug 26th

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Come dressed as your favorite princess and meet many of your favorite characters. There will be “tea” and cookies, face painting, nail painting, coloring, singing & dancing, as well as photo opportunities with backdrops on the stage. The event is an open event beginning at 1:00 and ending at 4:00.

Princess Tea Party

Aug. 26, 2017

1:00-4:00 (open event)

Page High School Theatre

$10.00/child; adults free (tickets only sold at the door)

Nashville Shakespeare Festival Returns to Williamson County for Shakespeare in Academy Park

6:29 pm | Friday, Aug 25th

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The Winter’s Tale and Antony & Cleopatra to be performed in Franklin, TN Sept. 28 – Oct. 1

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Nashville Shakespeare Festival will return to Williamson County for its second annual Shakespeare in Academy Park, which will run from Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 and feature both The Winter’s Tale and Antony & Cleopatra at the former campus of Battle Ground Academy. The Festival hosted its inaugural year in 2016 and began a new tradition for the Williamson County community.

“Franklin embraced us so warmly last year, and we are thrilled to bring Shakespeare in Academy Park back with these two fascinating romances,” said Denice Hicks, executive artistic director of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival. “We hope that the community will see both performances this year and enjoy two cool evenings under the stars with us.”

The Winter’s Tale is a fanciful story set in a fairy tale world and directed by NSF’s Artistic Associate, Santiago Sosa. The setting is inspired by the diverse South American Cultures during the Gran Columbia era. Cleopatra is a taut thriller about new love in later years and a cautionary tale of political brinksmanship where Antony & the powerful play games that result in war and ruin. The performance is directed by David Ian Lee, a director, playwright, theatre maker and actor who has directed local, regional and national productions, such as In the Continuum at Fisk University and The Latchkey Pool at Small Pond Entertainment in New York.

General admission to Williamson County Shakespeare in the Park is open to the public, with a $10 per person donation suggested. The Royal Package is available for $75 for those seeking the ultimate VIP experience. This package is the festival’s signature fundraiser and includes reserved parking, prime seating, a gourmet boxed picnic dinner by Bacon & Caviar catering, a personal welcome from the Nashville Shakespeare Festival and a commemorative gift. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. with the featured performance at 7:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Food trucks and bleacher seating will also be available.

Williamson County’s Shakespeare in the Park is supported in part by Williamson County Parks & Recreation, Jackson National Life Insurance Co., Frothy Monkey Franklin and the generosity of individual donors. The Nashville Shakespeare Festival is made possible by Metro Nashville Arts Commission and The Tennessee Arts Commission. For more information and to purchase the Royal Package visit www.nashvilleshakes.org/franklin- shakes, email rickeychick@nashvilleshakes.org or call 615-255-2273.

About The Nashville Shakespeare Festival

Founded in 1988, The Nashville Shakespeare Festival educates and entertains the Mid-South community through high- quality Shakespearean experiences. The company is one of the region’s leading professional theatres and since its inception, more than 500,000 Tennesseans have experienced the arts through one of their programs, which include Shakespeare in the Park, Winter Shakespeare, Shakespeare in Action and other educational initiatives. For more information or to attend a show, visit www.nashvilleshakes.org or call 615-255-2273.

Upcoming Classes at Franklin Recreation Complex

6:01 pm | Friday, Aug 25th

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Franklin, TN Community

WATERCOLOR JOINS UPCOMING CLASSES

Franklin Recreation Complex

Franklin, TN – The Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., offers activities for all ages in including classes in adult watercolor, preschool musical theatre, mindfulness, kids cooking, adult painting, piano lessons and line dancing. Broaden your horizons and try something new!

Basic Watercolor & Pencil Techniques

Try watercolor—learn painting and brush techniques, color mixing, special effects and more. This new class will also teach pencil techniques, design, composition and creating mood. Professional artist and instructor Tim Pafford will teach this class for teens and adults at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. No experience is necessary. This ongoing class meets on Tuesday evenings, August 1-September 19, ($30 per class, #10043) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration is also open for a September 26-November 21 session ($240, 8 weeks, #10063). Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Color Wheels-Homeschool Art Class

Each week, students in this ongoing art class will explore art history, techniques, styles and artists from the past and present. A variety of media will be used to create rich experiences for each child. Instructor: Shelly Egly. Color Wheels for homeschoolers meets Fridays, September 1-29 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. For ages 5-11. The fee is $70 for the five-week session. Register on line at www.wcparksandrec.com (activity # 10299).

Piano

Private piano lessons are offered on Fridays in 30-minute time slots. Learn note reading skills, music theory and artistic technique. For ages 4 through adults. Contact instructor James Weinberg to set up lesson times: 615-268-2296.The Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., 615-790-5719.

Sticky Fingers Preschool Art Club

Enhance and celebrate you preschooler’s creativity by enrolling them in the Sticky Fingers Preschool Art Club at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Ms. Shelly offers educational art experiences geared to young children (ages 3 to 6, potty-trained), with 2 to 3 works of art completed in each class. Choose Fridays, September 1-29 ($60 for 5 classes, #10070) or Mondays, September 11-25 ($36 for 3 classes, #10067). Both classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register on line at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Color Wheels-After School Art

Join the fun as explore art history, techniques, styles, and famous artists from past to present. This class is for kids 5 to 11 years, and meets Wednesdays, September 6-27 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fee is $58. Registration is online at www.wcparksandrec.com (#10064). This class meets at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.

Preschool Musical Theatre

Theatre professional Julia Nolan leads this fun Preschool Musical Theatre class for ages 3-5 years. Learn songs and dances along with theatre games to perform for parents, family and friends. Class meets Wednesdays, September 6-27 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The course fee is $80m and registration is open at www.wcparksandrec.com (activity # 10334).

Mommy & Me Movement

Bring the kids, ages 0-4 months for a fun and energetic 30-minute movement class. Moms and kids will dance, sing, bond and make memories. Dads, grandparents and caregivers are welcome. Mommy & Me Movement meets on Mondays, beginning September 11 from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. General admission fees apply. (Class is free to all premium family pass holders.)

Kids Cooking Class

Kids will tantalize their taste buds and have fun with food in this Kids Cooking Class, September 18-October 24 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Class meets on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p./m. and is for ages 8 to 12. Learn kitchen skills and nutrition while making guacamole, pizza dough, sauces, no-bake cookies and more! The course is $120, and registration is open at www.wcparksandrec.com (activity #10305).

Safe Kids 101

Does your child know where your first aid kit is kept? What if someone tried to break in while they were home alone? This 3-hour course trains kids (ages 9 to 12) to be safe at home and in the community, receiving hands-on training for serious situations but in a fun, memorable way. Includes a Smart Kids workbook. Class meets Saturday, September 30 from 1:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. To register, go to www.smartkids101.com-Programs. $35 per child.

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.

The Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference

8:00 am | Thursday, Aug 24th

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The Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference was created in 2006 by author/filmmaker Clay Stafford in an effort to bring together forensic experts, writers, and fans of crime and thriller literature.

Our objective is simple: to educate and empower aspiring and established writers, and connect them with other industry professionals. We pride ourselves on our intense, intimate workshops and panels, and on our close-knit community of writers.

At the conference, we try diligently to ensure that the weekend has something for every writer and lover of literature, and our sessions are structured to assist writers on multiple career levels. Our learning tracks tackle the craft of writing, business of writing, marketing, and forensics.

Killer Nashville features nine breakout sessions for intense smaller group interaction, an authors’ bar (free for hotel guests), a moonshine and wine tasting, free agent/editor roundtable pitch sessions, a mock crime scene designed by special agents and other law enforcement professionals, cocktail receptions, the Guest of Honor Dinner and Awards Banquet, film previews, live music performances and—of course—all the great activities one can enjoy in downtown Franklin, TN and Nashville.

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Family Fun

12:00 am | Thursday, Aug 24th

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Please see the FranklinIs Calendar for upcoming kids events, kids activities and family events Franklin, TN and Brentwood, TN

Things to Do in Franklin, TN, Brentwood, TN & Nashville, TN

Tennessee State Parks

Headquarters: 401 Church Street

Nashville, TN 37243

615-532-0001

Grab the family and head off to one of Tennessee’s 54 scenic parks. Whether you camp out in the woods, rent a cabin, or just go for a fun day hike, nature’s never been more exciting.

Check out our “Hike Around Town” article for more great ways to enjoy nature!

Nashville Shores

4001 Bell Rd.

Hermitage, TN 37067

615-889-7050

Nashville, TN”s #1 water park, Nashville Shores is the place to go for water slides, beaches, pools, volleyball, mini-golf and lots more kids activities and family fun! Visitors play in the lagoon, slide down water flumes, ride on zip lines or rent boats on the lake. Nashville Shores Waterpark features more than 1 million gallons of summer fun including thrilling slides, a wave pool, lazy river, pools, a beautiful beach, lake cruises and more family-friendly attractions.

SOAR Adventure Tower

3794 Carothers Pkwy.

Franklin, TN 37067

615-721-5104

SOAR Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for your next adventure. 4 levels and over 110 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults both mentally and physically. The Adventure park also offers an outdoor miniature golf course with a Nashville, TN, Music City theme!

Jumpstreet

1735 Galleria Blvd. #2

Franklin, TN 37067

615-778-1304

A great place to take kids in Franklin, TN! Indoor trampoline park. Great for birthday parties, group events and activities and kids events. Looking for a unique and fun activity for your next group or corporate event? Look no further than jumpstreet^®, your day time, night time, any time, fun place. Boasting over 20,000 square feet of wall to wall trampolines, trampoline dodge ball and other unique and fun activities, jumpstreet®, in Franklin, TN is the perfect place to “Come Bounce Off Our Walls”!

http://www.gotjump.com/tennessee/franklin/

Glow Galaxy

121 Seaboard Ln.

Franklin, TN 37067

615-370-4386

Glow Galaxy specializes in providing memorable birthday parties that are unlike any other. Glow in the dark party extravaganza. Glow in the dark play area, inflatables and more! Glow Galaxy offers a variety of activities in their glow in the dark play arena to ensure that guests don’t tire of the activities. They have an 11 hole mini golf course that is suitable for beginners, yet challenging enough to keep the old pros interested.

Monkey Joe’s – Cool Springs

1648 Westgate Circle

Brentwood, TN 37027

615-377-5900

Indoor play spaces for children including inflatables, arcade games, slides, activities and concessions. A great place for things to do in Brentwood, TN. Monkey Joe’s is the obvious choice for active kids and savvy parents looking for healthy fun rain or shine. They are a premier birthday party location for Franklin, Brentwood, Cool Springs and all of Williamson County, TN. Open for walk-in play every day.

Climb Nashville

121 Seaboard Ln. #10

Franklin, TN 37067

615-661-9444

This indoor rock climbing gym is fun and exciting for all ages and abilities.

Hard Knocks

Laser Tag Center

1113 Murfreesboro Rd. #256

Franklin, TN 337064

615-846-2777

http://www.indoorwar.com/location/nashville-tennessee/

Beyond laser tag – your indoor war. Activities for kids and adults! Urban-themed indoor laser tag facility featuring combat simulation games with realistic weaponry. Walk-ins welcome – no reservations needed! Because Hard Knock’s brand of combat is non-projectile and pain-free, it’s perfect for everyone, females, males, and youths of all age groups.

Franklin Family Entertainment Center

1200 Lakeview Drive

Franklin, TN 37064

615-790-26695

Bowling alleys, arcades, pool tables, and food are just the beginning at this family fun entertainment center. Something for everyone! Franklin Family Entertainment Center Is Your Home For Family Fun In Franklin, TN. At Franklin Family Entertainment Center they have great Kids Birthday Party Packages available or they’ll customize a birthday party package for your child.

Movies in the Park

Come enjoy kid-friendly movies and a relaxing environment. Go ahead and bring the whole family to this favorite outdoor summer event!

http://www.franklintn.gov/government/parks/city-parks-events/movie-in-the-park

For more information and many more events, please visit the FranklinIS Calendar.

Above All Extreme Air Sports

1647 Mallory Ln.

Brentwood, TN 37027

615-823-5585

Defy gravity at Above All. Over 10,000 square feet of connected, world-class trampolines in a 23,000 sq. ft. facility. wall trampolines, launching decks and a few surprises up in the ceiling to test your vertical. If your kids (6 and under) are ready to Dominate the Park without bigger kids around….YOU MUST check-out KidJump. Every Mon-Sat (9am-10am) is exclusively for parents and children!

Brentwood Skate Center

402 Wilson Pike Cir.

Brentwood, TN 37027

615-373-1827

Roller rink featuring a snack bar, a video arcade, DJs, LED light effects & various events. Brentwood Skate Center is the place to go for fun and exercise. Weekday and weekend skating sessions and awesome skating parties. Holiday events too! Not only do your favorite skating families & friends enjoy fun times at Brentwood Skate Center, so do many celebrities – Alison Krauss and Miley Cyrus are but two examples.

Pump It Up of Brentwood, TN

7104 Crossroads Blvd.., Suite 128

Brentwood, TN 37027

615-373-7867

Surrounded by jump tents and other inflatables, kids of all ages can have a blast. Ideal for groups and parties. Also has “open” jump times. Kids birthday parties, group events and more! Pump It Up of Cool Springs opened in June 2004 and has been the leading provider of children’s party events for almost 10 years. They are an 8 time winner of the Best Away From Home Party as voted by Nashville and Williamson Parent and a two year winner of a Franklin Sizzle Award.

Chuck E. Cheese

3073 Mallory Ln.

Franklin, TN 37067

615-771-0708

The classic kids funhouse! Games, pizza and playgrounds abound this high energy destination. Ideal for birthday parties and special treats! Chuck E. Cheese’s is a chain of American family entertainment centers and restaurants.

Goofballs Family Fun Center

1113 Murfreesboro Rd. #360

Franklin, TN 37064

615-861-3668

Huge indoor play center with bumper cars, bowling, laser tag, Wii games and climbing equipment. Full of fun activities for kids! Their Franklin, TN facility offers exciting activities for the entire family! Goofballs Family Fun Center – middle Tennessee’s coolest family entertainment center packed with 12,000 square feet of indoor fun!

The Monkey’s Treehouse – Cool Springs

91 Seaboard Ln. #103

Brentwood, TN 37027

615-942-7911

The ultimate indoor playground in Brentwood, TN, for children ages zero to 8. Perfect for casual playdates, planned birthday parties and other special celebrations. Explore, climb and slide! The Monkey’s Treehouse is the perfect place to plan your child’s next birthday!

Sky Zone

1113 Murfreesboro Road

Suite 254

Franklin, TN 37064

615-721-3626

Indoor trampoline park in Franklin, featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs and more. Sky Zone is a chain of indoor trampoline parks. Whether it’s a birthday party, an afternoon pickup game of Ultimate Dodgeball, a charity event, or just a day out with the family, Sky Zone is a place to gather with friends, family, and your community.

Adventure Science Center

800 Fort Negley Blvd.

Nashville, TN 37203

615-826-5160

Adventure Science Center is a non-profit science museum for children located in Nashville, Tennessee. A science museum for children of all ages. State-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium, hands-on, interactive, science exhibits, activities and more! Their mission is to open every mind to the wonders of science and technology, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Dave and Busters

540 Opry Mills Drive

Nashville, TN 37214

615-790-3800

Family-friendly chain offering sports-bar style setting for American food and arcade games in Nashville, TN. Dave & Buster’s mission is to create their Guest’s first choice for frequent fun through the best combination of the latest and greatest games, ultimate sports-viewing, extraordinary food and remarkable drinks.

For more on kids activities, fun family events and things to do in Franklin, TN and Brentwood, TN, please see the FranklinIs Calendar.

Raise the Roofs

4:30 pm | Saturday, Aug 19th

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Raise the Roofs 2017

Saturday, August 19, 2017
4:30pm 7:30pm

The sixth-annual Friends of Franklin Parks “Raise the Roofs” event promises to be the best party of the summer, including bites from some of Franklin’s most wonderful restaurants, plenty of equestrian-themed entertainment, and a polo match to cap off the evening.

The event, to be held Saturday, August 19th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will take over the Tractor Supply Co. Arena at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, with a tented grass berm and the natural beauty of the farm as a back drop. Tickets to the event, which includes food, drinks, live entertainment and a live and silent auction, are available for $100 per person. And for the first time, a general admission ticket is available to watch the polo match for $15. All proceeds benefit Friends of Franklin Parks and the organization’s efforts to continually enhance and connect the City’s 16-park system.

Watermelon Festival

8:00 am | Saturday, Aug 19th

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Franklin Farmer’s Market Watermelon Festival @ The Shed – Presented by Williamson Medical Center

August 19 – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – The Franklin Farmers Market, Franklin, TN

It’s a big, juicy sweet seed-spittin’ fun day for the whole family! The games for the kids and adults, includes the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. Don’t miss the wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon!

The Weekend of Totality & Eclipse Viewing Party at Kings, CoolSprings Galleria

10:27 pm | Wednesday, Aug 16th

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Franklin & Nashville, TN (August 16, 2017) – Kings Dining & Entertainment at CoolSprings Galleria will be hosting a Total Eclipse Watch party on August 21st complete with games, free eclipse glasses and a special viewing party for The Total Eclipse. Celebrate all weekend with Eclipse-inspired activities, including bands, karaoke, DJ’s and more.

Event Details:

Any guest who brings in Eclipse Glasses will receive a free game & discounted food specials
Eclipse viewing party on the patio featuring a DJ with Prizes along with food & drink specials
Enter to win Eclipse Glasses by texting SHADES to 444222 through Friday, 8/18 at 2pm

The event will also feature Signature Cocktails:

Umbra Calór: a spicy, smoky margarita with Sombra Mezcal, pineapple juice, agave, Goslings Rum, fresh lime juice, a chili salt rim garnished with a fresh serrano pepper
Bacon in the Shade: a bacon infused Bloody Mary with Bakon Vodka, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix, a splash of Miller Lite, and a salt and pepper rim
Totality: sweet and fruity with a punch featuring Goslings Dark Rum, pineapple juice, Grenadine, layered in a whiskey glass and garnished with an orange cherry flag

Eclipse Timing on Monday 8.21.17 for Total Eclipse Viewing at Kings Dining & Entertainment, CoolSprings Galleria:

Kings at CoolSprings Galleria opens at 10:30 AM CST & the festivities begin
Partial eclipse begins: 11:58 AM CST
Start of totality: 1:27 PM CST
Total Eclipse duration: 1 minute 55 seconds
End of totality: 1:29 PM CST
Partial eclipse ends: 2:54 PM CST
Over 1 million people will travel the nation to view “The Great American Eclipse” for the first time in over 99 years

About Kings Dining & Entertainment

Kings Dining & Entertainment was founded in 2002 on a mission to create a new dining experience revitalizing the charm and nostalgia of bowling, billiards, and other “low tech” social games that had faded in America since their heyday. To create the experience, gaming was paired with delicious food made from scratch with fresh ingredients, creatively fun and nostalgic cocktails and carefully curated beer lists. Rounding out the package is a beautiful 25,000 square foot entertainment venue, featuring award-winning design, best-in-industry sound, and lighting.

About CoolSprings Galleria

CoolSprings Galleria is a more than one million square-foot super-regional shopping destination featuring more than 150 stores including Apple, American Girl, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brighton Collectibles, The Cheesecake Factory, Forever 21, H&M, J. Crew, Kings Dining & Entertainment , Pottery Barn, Pandora, White House | Black Market, Williams-Sonoma and many more. CoolSprings Galleria is anchored by Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Macy’s and is conveniently located off I-65 at exits 68 and 69, just fifteen miles south of Nashville. For additional information, find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CoolSpringsGalleria, follow us on Twitter @ShopCoolSprings or visit www.CoolSpringsGalleria.com.

Chukkers for Charity returns on Aug. 26 presented by Nissan

9:44 pm | Friday, Aug 4th

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NISSAN RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR 21ST CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY EVENT

The signature polo match and classic car show returns on Saturday, Aug. 26 at Riverview Farm

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – For the fifth consecutive year, Nissan will present Chukkers for Charity, a polo match and outdoor event held in Franklin, TN. on Saturday, Aug. 26. This year’s theme is “Up Up and Away” and marks 21 years of raising funds for Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!.

Honorary co-chairs for the 2017 event are Lexie Armstrong, Cathy Brown and Margaret Orthwein. Along with Title sponsor Nissan, other sponsors include Lipman Brothers – R.S. Lipman Company, The Andrews Agency, LBMC, Nashville Geek, Williamson Medical Center, Robertson Media Fgroup/YOUR Williamson, Lithographics, Tennessee Equine Hospital, Jack Daniel Distillery, Jackie & Barry Alexander, Associated Terminals/Turn Services, Ingram Entertainment Inc., Williamson Source, and AshBlue.

Chukkers for Charity is hosted by Lee Ann and Orrin Ingram at Riverview Farm at 1475 Moran Road in Franklin, TN. For more information, call 615-794-1150 ex. 32 or visit www.chukkersforcharity.net.

ABOUT ROCHELLE CENTER

In 1968, long time area educator W.R. Rochelle, began the foundation for the agency to offer supports for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. These supports would enhance skills necessary for these individuals to become as independent as possible in our community. Today’s Rochelle Center continues that mission with on-campus day programming in addition to residential services. For more information, call 601.254.0673 or visit www.rochellecenter.org.

ABOUT SADDLE UP!

The mission of Saddle Up! is to provide children and youth with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational and recreational activities with horses. Saddle Up! has served more than 1,300 children with disabilities, provided more than 50,000 hours of services, and cared for more than 130 noble horses who served our program for more than 25 years. Saddle Up! offers recreational therapeutic riding, physical and occupational therapy (called hippotherapy), a school-based equine assisted learning program, the Saddle Up! Equestrian Club, and workshops/seminars. More than 500 volunteers gave over 16,000 hours of service at Saddle Up! in 2016. Saddle Up! is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredit Center and the only member center in Tennessee of the American Hippotherapy Association. For more information, please visit www.saddleupnashville.org.