6:30 pm | Friday, Aug 4th
Hang out on shore or take a plunge with the mermaid, but watch out for pirates at the Family Beach Bash pool party, Friday, August 4 at the Franklin Recreation Complex. For one night only, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the outdoor pool deck and new splash park will become a tropical oasis with dancing, games, and contests. There will be plenty of wet and wild pool games, plus dry games for the beach bums! If you get hungry, concessions will be on sale (cash only). This event is open to the public. Regular general admission fees apply: $4 for adults (18-54), $2 for seniors (ages 55 and older) and youth (ages 4-17). Children ages 3 and younger are admitted free. WCPR premium passes include admission to outdoor pools. No rafts or floats, please; pool noodles are allowed. All children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult over 18. To prepare for the bash, the pool and splash park be closed from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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.
5:03 pm | Thursday, Aug 3rd
Franklin, TN Community – News
Beginning August 6-8, Carothers from McEwen to Liberty Pike, will be closed overnight
Franklin, TN– Beginning Sunday evening August 6, through Tuesday evening August 8, Carothers Parkway between East McEwen Drive and Liberty Pike will be detoured around water line construction in the roadway. The closure hours will be from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each of these nights, to minimize the impact to residents and visitors who travel this road.
The project will include the re-construction of roadway pavement and re-installation of pavement markings. During the day, all lanes will be open and temporary markings will guide drivers.
Franklin Police officers will assist drivers approaching this zone before and after the closures during the installation and removal of temporary traffic control devices and barrels.
Detour signage will direct northbound motorists eastward on Liberty Pike to Turning Wheel Lane going north, and then back west on East McEwen Drive to Carothers Parkway. Detour signage will direct southbound motorists westward on East McEwen Drive to Mallory Lane going south, and then back east on Liberty Pike.
This water line project will facilitate service to new developments in the rapidly growing Carothers Parkway corridor.
5:00 pm | Sunday, Jul 30th
Sunset Concert Series – Carnton Plantation – Franklin, TN
July 30, 2017
Featuring Resurrection – a Journey Tribute
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 5:00 P.M. and the music lasts from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (6-12) and 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. Check back soon for more information!
9:30 am | Wednesday, Jul 26th
City of Franklin, TN – Kids Events
KIDS WATER DAY
July 26, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park
Join us for Kids Water Day at Pinkerton Park for one last hoorah before school starts. Water relays, water gun fights, water slides, and beach balls…this event has all the water fun imaginable! Bring your swimsuit and a beach towel, and we’ll provide the rest. Light snacks will be provided to attendees.
For more information please email parksinfo@franklintn.gov or call 615-794-2103 .
11:00 am | Sunday, Jul 23rd
The 2017 Tennessee Antiquarian Book Fair will be held July 22-23 at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. Booksellers from many states east of the Mississippi River will exhibit at this year’s fair. See partial list below. Price of admission is $10 for Saturday and Sunday. (Admission fees will be refundable with purchase of book).
The fair will include a variety of collectible and rare books, autographed documents, and other ephemera. Bibliophiles will discover modern first editions of literature, mystery, and science fiction. Collectible books and documents concerning the War Between the States, the American Revolution, and both World Wars will be available. Dealers specializing in children’s literature, art, religion, fine bindings, and books about books will also be exhibiting at the fair. Book prices ranging from $10 to $10,000 are sure to pique the interest of the leisure reader as well as the most avid collector.
10:00 am | Saturday, Jul 22nd
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – July. 21-22 2017 – Town Square – Franklin, TN
Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin, TN over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.
July 21st 7pm until 10pm
July 22nd 10am until 10pm
10:00 am | Saturday, Jul 22nd
Now in our eighth year, the 2017 Tennessee Antiquarian Book Fair will be held July 22-23 at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. Booksellers from many states east of the Mississippi River will exhibit at this year’s fair. See partial list below. Price of admission is $10 for Saturday and Sunday. (Admission fees will be refundable with purchase of book).
The fair will include a variety of collectible and rare books, autographed documents, and other ephemera. Bibliophiles will discover modern first editions of literature, mystery, and science fiction. Collectible books and documents concerning the War Between the States, the American Revolution, and both World Wars will be available. Dealers specializing in children’s literature, art, religion, fine bindings, and books about books will also be exhibiting at the fair. Book prices ranging from $10 to $10,000 are sure to pique the interest of the leisure reader as well as the most avid collector.
7:00 pm | Friday, Jul 21st
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – July. 21-22 2017 – Town Square – Franklin, TN
Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin, TN over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.
July 21st 7pm until 10pm
July 22nd 10am until 10pm
4:30 pm | Friday, Jul 21st
The biggest backyard party with over 1,800 pounds of fresh catfish is set for Friday, July 21 2017 in the Grassland community of Franklin when Bethlehem United Methodist Church hosts the 43rd BUMC Fish Fry on the church’s shaded grounds.
With live music, all-you-can-eat farm-raised catfish and an incredible free children’s play area, the Bethlehem UMC Fish Fry is Friday, July 21 on the shaded grounds of the church off Old Hillsboro Road in the Grassland Area from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin (37069).
Tickets for adults are $10 in advance at the church and $13 the day of the event. Children 10 and under are always $6 and children under three are free! Hot dogs are available for children and a separate carryout serving area is provided.
For more information, see website and contact the church at (615) 794-6721.
6:00 pm | Saturday, Jul 15th
African American Heritage Society of Williamson County
This event is a fundraiser for our annual educational scholarship, to be given out each year to two deserving High School Seniors in our community attending college. This award is named in honor of the late Tom Murdic, AAHS president, community leader and Franklin native. Tom believed in the importance of education and the importance of African American History and its role in the rich history and heritage of Franklin and Williamson County. “Prom Night 2017” is a prom for all ages and where many will rekindle some awesome memories of previous proms. It is also an opportunity for those who never attended a prom to do so. Come out on July 15th to show support to our youth in the community and their education!
Call Paulette Johnson at 615-243-7751 or Ashley Patterson at 615-521-4116 for ticket information. To donate to the Tom E. Murdic Educational Scholarship Fund, make checks payable to African American Heritage Society, mail to P. O. Box 1053, Franklin, TN 37065.
Hang out on shore or take a plunge with the mermaid, but watch out for pirates at the Family Beach Bash pool party, Friday, August 4 at the Franklin Recreation Complex. For one night only, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the outdoor pool deck and new splash park will become a tropical oasis with dancing, games, and contests. There will be plenty of wet and wild pool games, plus dry games for the beach bums! If you get hungry, concessions will be on sale (cash only). This event is open to the public. Regular general admission fees apply: $4 for adults (18-54), $2 for seniors (ages 55 and older) and youth (ages 4-17). Children ages 3 and younger are admitted free. WCPR premium passes include admission to outdoor pools. No rafts or floats, please; pool noodles are allowed. All children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult over 18. To prepare for the bash, the pool and splash park be closed from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
