3:30 pm | Saturday, Jun 4th
TSC Tractor Supply Co. presents the Music Country Grand Prix – Franklin, TN.
Join us June 4, 2016, for the 28th Annual Music Country Grand Prix at Brownland Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. Benefitting Saddle Up!, the Music Country Grand Prix is a premier equestrian jumping competition featuring top riders and horses from across the nation.
Come join us for some great competition and plenty of activities. We have many seating options. There is something for everyone. We hope to see you there!
For more information please visit Music Country Grand Prix.
10:00 am | Saturday, Jun 4th
Presented by the City of Franklin Parks and The Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission.
We Invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee
Fine Arts Exhibit
We welcome all Tennessee Kindergarten through 12th Grade Artists to apply to display your original pieces in this juried exhibit. We will accept and include a wide variety of art pieces in multi-media platforms.
Winning pieces will be displayed at the Fire Hall Art Gallery in City Hall in Downtown Franklin throughout the summer months.
Please click here for additional information and application.
Hand-crafted Art Sale
Youth art vendors sell their hand-crafted art.
Unique pieces are available for festival patrons to purchase.
Do you create art that would appeal to others? Sell your hand-crafted art to festival attendees. We are expecting over 5000 people this year who will all get the chance to purchase your items.
Please click here for additional information and application.
Stage Performers
Do you dance, act, sing, play and instrument, or write poetry? We are looking for talented groups and individuals to perform on the stage at the Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee. Whether you are a seasoned performer or just starting out, we would like to highlight the variety of talent in Tennessee.
Please click here for additional information and application.
Art Installation
This year’s installation will be a glass tile mosaic created by 1000 attendees of the event.
Make sure you come early before we run out of supplies.
More details to come.
Art Stops
Several area organizations and businesses generously offer their time and financial support to allow festival patrons the opportunity to experience the arts in new and unique ways.
For more information, please visit Kids Art Festival of Tennessee.
8:00 am | Saturday, Jun 4th
The Music City Sports Festival – June 4th 8am-4pm and June 5th 12pm-4pm – Nashville, TN
The Music City Sports Festival is the premier annual sports event that allows you to get up close and personal with unique access, in-depth insights and one-of-a-kind personal experiences with local, regional and national sports programs and personalities. The Festival is designed to provide the Total Sport Experience.
The clinics will be open to anyone between the ages of 5-18. Any participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian able to sign a Release and Waiver.
For tickets and more information please visit Music City Sports Festival.
6:30 am | Saturday, Jun 4th
2016 Hillbilly Half Marathon – June 4, 2016. Participate in a half marathon or 5K run through Leipers Fork.
The Hillbilly Half Marathon is nestled in the pristine back-country of Williamson County, minutes outside of Downtown Franklin. All roads that lead up to the start line are two lane country roads. We recommend you carpool and show up as early as possible so you do not miss the starting gun.
Grass Lot
4100 Old Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN 37064
For more information and to register please visit Hillbilly Half Marathon.
8:00 pm | Friday, Jun 3rd
Beginning in June and running through August, these free family oriented movies are presented by Jailhouse Industrys at the Lawnchair Theater every Friday of each month. Located downtown in scenic Leipers Fork, the outdoor theater is a perfect climate for family events. Spread out on your Grandmother’s quilt or bring your lawn chair and be ready to relax in a nostalgic country atmosphere.
For more information please visit Jailhouse Industrys.
7:30 pm | Friday, Jun 3rd
June 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17 & 18 – 2016
Trust us – your elementary school spelling bee was never like this! Take a group of neurotic, over-achieving grade schoolers with a dictionary in their hands and hope in their hearts, add a group of equally wacky moderators and stir for a delightful and sharply funny comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles. But don’t get too comfy on the floor – you might just be picked to join the bee!
Please visit Pull-Tight Players Theatre for more information.
5:00 pm | Friday, Jun 3rd
Come join us June 3rd at the Tractor Supply Co. Arena at Harlinsdale Farm for our opening season match!
Benefiting Friends of Franklin Parks
Gates open at 5:00 / Game begins at 6:00
General admission $10 – Children under 10 free
Free parking
Come support your team in casual attire. Blankets/chairs are welcomed. Concessions available with delicious food and beverages.
10:00 am | Wednesday, Jun 1st
Nashville Classic June 1-5, 2016. Middle Tennessee’s premier horse show, The Nashville Classic, takes place in Williamson County at Brownland Farm in Franklin, TN.
11:00 am | Saturday, May 21st
The Williamson County Public Library presents Make-A-Thon: A Festival of Creativity.
The Williamson County Public Library will be hosting its fourth annual Make-A-Thon: A Festival of Creativity from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. We are partnering with businesses and artisans local to Williamson County to show you what is available in your own backyard. Exhibitors include the Tennessee Ghostbusters, 501st MidSouth Garrison (Star Wars characters), Williamson County Master Gardeners, and many more. There’s something for everyone!
The festival will consist of live demonstrations, and hands on activities that will range from using robots to beekeeping. There will be crafts, including Lego construction and take home art projects for patrons of all ages. You can even adopt an adorable pet from the Williamson County Animal Center’s mobile unit.
This event is free, open to the public, and fun for the whole family. For more information about the event or becoming an exhibitor at the event, contact Randi Peters with the Main Library at 615-595-1250.
The Williamson County Public Library is located in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue. For further information about other library programs or services, call the library at 615-595-1243 or visit the library’s web site at http://wcpltn.org. Sign up to receive email notifications about library events and announcements by sending an email to ref@williamson-tn.org with the subject line: Subscribe_Library_Bytes.
6:00 am | Saturday, May 21st
Williamson County Parks and Recreation Triathlon for Young Athletes – Franklin Recreation Complex, Franklin, TN
Calling all aspiring triathletes, ages 8 to 12! You can swim, bike and run your way to the finish at the fifth annual Half-Pint Triathlon on Saturday, May 21 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Register now for this fun family event presented by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department. All registration is by mail, and forms and event rules are available at the Franklin Recreation Complex; the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr.; the Indoor Sports Complex at 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood; the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. or on line at www.wcparksandrec.com under Programs/Half Pint Triathlon. Only the first 100 entrants will be accepted. The entry fee is $20 per child, payable with registration forms.
Athletes will be divided into two age groups: Juniors, ages 8-9, and Seniors, ages 10-12 (age as of 5/31/16). Juniors will swim 50 meters in the pool, bike 1.5 miles and run 0.5 miles. Senior entrants will swim 100 meters, bike three miles and run one mile. Each child will receive an official triathlon medal and t-shirt. Children must be accompanied by parents, and all racers are required to wear appropriate swim wear in the pool and shoes while biking and running. Each child should bring a bicycle and a helmet to the event. Packet pick-up is Friday, May 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex. Race check-in begins Saturday, May 21 at 6:00 a.m. with a transition area meeting at 7:00 a.m. for racers and parents, followed by a race time of 7:30 a.m. Parents, bring your cameras for award-winning photo opportunities!
The Half-Pint Triathlon is sponsored by Race Day Events, Cigna, Smoothie King, Sport Seasons, Whole Foods, Nashville Striders and ASAP Awards.
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 on Pinterest or YouTube.