Saturday, June 27th Celebrates The Music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Carl Palmer, among the most renowned drummers in rock history and a founding member of both ELP and ASIA, is returning to the world stage for an extensive solo tour that will celebrate the global release of his new Decade DVD (which chronicles the 2011 tour show) and his new Rhythm of Light collection of fine art, recently done in conjunction with Scene 4 Art Studios.
Don’t miss The 12th Annual Blackberry Jam Music Festival! The lineup for 2015 includes headliner Delbert McClinton and features MSG Acoustic Blues Trio, Etta Britt, Roger Day, Farmer Jason, America’s Got Talent finalist Quintavious Johnson, Kenzie Wetz, Jo Ann and Tray Eppes, and more to come!
Music starts from the porch stage with a special children’s program from noon until 2PM and continues throughout the afternoon and evening on two stages until 10PM. The Musical Petting Zoo, a huge hit with the kids, is returning, introducing them to the world of acoustic instruments, along with a kids area featuring face painting, storytelling, and traditional games.
Gates open at 11:30am. For ticket information, the show schedule and much more please visit theblackberryjam.com
Vintage Baseball
June 21, 2015 – Double header – 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm
After nearly 150 years, a Civil War-era style of baseball will once again be played in Tennessee. Vintage base ball (yes, it was two words in the 1860s) was revived in the Mid-South when the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball was formed in 2013. Carnton Plantation is pleased to be the home field for the Franklin Farriers. The base ball games are free to the public.
Monday, Jun. 15, 6:00 pm
Our June book is The Storied Life of A J Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Mr. Fikry owns a small bookstore in New England whose life is changed when a baby is left on his doorstep. We’ll meet on Monday, June 15 at 6:00 at the Franklin branch library to discuss this book
Come out to Gratidude Ranch and S.A.F.E. for an evening filled with delicious eats and paired wines. Chris Carmack also known as “Will” from the TV show Nashville will be among the guests in attendance. There will be live music and a silent auction to benefit S.A.F.E. For tickets and to learn more visit safehouseforall.org.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the first annual Nolensville Kids Triathlon, a youth swim, bike and run competition on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Boys and girls ages 5 to 15 are invited to enter this official USA Triathlon-sanctioned youth event.
Athletes will race according to their age as of December 31, 2015, and will be divided into three levels: ages 5 to 7, swim 50 yds/bike 2.5 miles/run .7 miles; ages 8 to 11, swim 100 yds/bike 2.5 miles/run .7 miles; ages 12 to 15, swim 150 yds/bike 5 miles/run 1.5 miles. Registration is now open at www.tribeat.org and the entry fee is $30 through July 31, 2015. This event begins at 7:00 a.m., and is presented by BEAT (Brentwood Endurance Athletic Team).
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, operating for the benefit of the community. Anyone can register for and participate in our events, classes, camps and programs. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook or following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest.
Music Country Grand Prix, Franklin TN
The 27th Annual Music Country Grand Prix will be held May 30th at Brownland Farm. The Music Country Grand Prix is a premier equestrian jumping competition featuring top riders and horses from across the nation benefiting Saddle Up! therapeutic riding program.
To learn more and to purchase tickets, please visit Music Country Grand Prix.
Vintage Baseball
May 17, 2015 – Double header – 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm
After nearly 150 years, a Civil War-era style of baseball will once again be played in Tennessee. Vintage base ball (yes, it was two words in the 1860s) was revived in the Mid-South when the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball was formed in 2013. Carnton Plantation is pleased to be the home field for the Franklin Farriers. The base ball games are free to the public.
Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. every night
Ag Expo Center in Franklin.
Visit website to learn more!