Carnton: Summer Concert Series

12:00 am | Monday, Aug 24th

Come to beautiful Historic Carnton Plantation for its seventh annual Summer Concert Series. Enjoy live music, picnicking and fantastic sunsets in good company. You also can take this opportunity to stroll through the 1847 garden or tour the historic home – the choice is yours – but you can be sure that there will be plenty to entertain all.

Tickets: Adults (ages 13+) are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate for each concert. Children (ages 6-12) are $5 in advance or at the gate for each concert.
Free for 5 and under. Food and drinks are available for purchase on-site, including soft drinks, beer and wine.

Guests can buy their picnic or bring their own, but please refrain from bringing grills and pets. For more information, visit http://www.battleoffranklintrust.org/sunsetconcertseries.htm or call 615.794.0903.

The last concert takes place this Sunday, August 30, and will feature 7 Bridges Band.

The gates open at 4:30 p.m. The concerts are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The concert is held on the east lawn next to the house. Parking is free. Restrooms are onsite. Food and drinks are available for purchase or attendees may bring their own (including alcohol). No tents, grills or pets are allowed. Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule the concert.

WAG & WASH

11:00 am | Saturday, Aug 15th

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CALLING ALL DIRTY DOGS! FREE WAG & WASH SATURDAY – Microchipping, doggie treats and giveaways!

The Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) in Franklin is having it Wag & Wash Franklin TN s second Wag & Wash event Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and wants you to bring your dirty dog along! The shelter will be offering dog washes for a donation, plus nail clips for $5 and microchips for $15!

Several local businesses will be joining the event, with special giveaways for adopters, free samples, and doggie treats for sale. Haute Dogge Grooming Salon of Franklin will be selling water, with all profits going to WCAC, as well as giving discounts on grooming services to those who adopt a dog on Saturday. Nature’s Select Pet Products of Tennessee will be giving away samples of holistic pet food, and See Spot Eat: A Doggie Bakery will also be on hand selling baked goods for dogs from their ‘food’ truck.

Shelter director Laura Chavarria reports that at the first Wag n’ Wash event in June, Williamson County Animal Center staff and volunteers assisted in over 20 microchippings, 30 nail trimmings, and 15 dog bathes. “We were so pleased with the turnout and the number of pets that were microchipped, that we decided to do it again,” she said. “We are very excited to have several local pet vendors join us in August.”

Chavarria also emphasized the need for adoptions. “The shelter continues to be at capacity for dogs, cats and kittens. The cat and kitten adoption fee is now $10, and adult dogs are $20.” Adoptions require an approved application and include vaccinations, spay or neuter and microchip.

Williamson County Animal Center at 106 Claude Yates Drive in Franklin is open for adoptions from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Adoptable animals can be viewed on line at www.adoptwcac.org. For more information, call (615) 790-5590, visit www.adoptwcac.org.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR

10:00 am | Saturday, Aug 15th

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15 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!

For more information please visit Williamson County Fair.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR

6:00 pm | Friday, Aug 14th

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THE Children’s Academy of Spring Hill

2:44 am | Friday, Aug 14th

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It was truly a party atmosphere for the children, thanks to their teachers, who chose many activities for everyone to enjoy together. There was a slip-n-slide, a popular photo booth, pin-the-tail-on-the-trail and water tables. Everyone even enjoyed making maracas. It was a great opportunity for the families to fellowship with those who have been with the school for years, as well as our new children and families to make new connections.

The food, provided by Tito’s Mexican Restaurant and friends, Josh and Katie McKenzie, was a “Walking Taco Bar,” where you make your own tacos and then enjoy them while walking. Parents and staff supplied delicious desserts.

One favorite aspect of THE Children’s Academy is that there are frequent family events held throughout the year. Upcoming events include the Back-to-School Open House and the Fall Fest. This August, we will celebrate 11 years of providing love to the awesome children and families in Spring Hill.

THE Children’s Academy is a family focused, literacy based early education experience to provide each child their best start for a lifetime of successful learning.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR

6:00 pm | Thursday, Aug 13th

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Soar Adventure Tower

3:12 am | Thursday, Aug 13th

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SOAR Adventure Tower, an aerial adventure park designed by Germany’s KristallTurm is set to open on August 15 in Franklin, TN.

The new attraction in Middle Tennessee features a 50 foot tall, 10,000 square foot aerial adventure with four levels and more than 120 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults both mentally and physically.

“We are thrilled to be the first aerial adventure park of this size to open in the United States. SOAR Adventure Tower is a destination where families can play together, take risks, and push their limits in a safe and controlled environment,” said Kevin Vanderkolk, owner. “SOAR Adventure Tower embraces today’s fitness and healthy lifestyles.”

SOAR Adventure Tower celebrates Music City by featuring elements themed with music and allowing climbers to play an actual drum set suspended 20 feet above the ground. Additionally, local musicians will perform live each Thursday night at SOAR Adventure Tower.

Safety is our top priority at SOAR Adventure Tower, utilizing the highest quality of safety equipment and technology on the market. The Safe Link SSB ensures the climber is never detached from a safety line. Once attached, the interconnected carabiners can only be opened one at a time.

“This one of a kind experience and amazing environment makes for the perfect event setting for school field trips, birthday parties, youth groups, team building, corporate events, and family outings. SOAR Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for your next adventure,” added Vanderkolk.

The KristallTurm® rope course is renowned for highest quality and safety standards. There are 18 KristallTurm Aerial Adventure Parks worldwide. Their headquarters is located in Lenggries, Germany.

SOAR Adventure Tower is Middle Tennessee’s newest family-friendly attraction: a modern aerial adventure park in North America.

Perfect for birthday parties, group outings, team building events, fun family activities, corporate retreats and private parties, SOAR Adventure Tower offers a full range of event and party options for any size group. SOAR Adventure Tower is located at 3794 Carothers Parkway in Franklin, Tennessee. For more information, visit: www.soaradventure.com.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR

6:00 pm | Wednesday, Aug 12th

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Bootlegger’s Bash

7:20 pm | Tuesday, Aug 11th

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Saturday evening, the fifth annual Bootleggers Bash event was held at Carnton Plantation. 210 guests gathered in the garden amidst the ambiance of string lighting and enjoyed an evening of mingling, snapping photos in the photo booth and tasting from Tennessee distilleries. The food provided by Chef Penelope was loved by all who attended, and guests found themselves dancing to the sweet acoustic sounds provided by Hot Club Time Machine. All proceeds benefited the Battle of Franklin Trust.

Check out the party pics!

Bridal Event at the Factory in Franklin

7:18 pm | Tuesday, Aug 11th

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Purchase your first two tickets free by registering on www.herecomethebridesbridalshow.com. You can purchase more tickets on our web or the day of the show for $8.00 or $5.00 if you bring a non-expired canned good for the needy

This Bridal Show is different from all other bridal shows. It is not only informative, but entertaining! You will be treated to an array of vendor displays, a high energy fashion show, over $15,000 in prize giveaways, including a romantic weekend giveaway, and Here Come The Brides Bridal Show’s signature “bridal war games” where brides compete on stage for prizes. The first 100 brides at the door receive a free weekender bag with gifts. If you have attended other shows, you still have not attended one quite like ours. Come enjoy the day. Trust us, your fiancé, will even enjoy it. Your first two tickets are free by registering on herecomethebridesbridalshow.com You can purchase more tickets online or at the door the day of the show. If you bring a NON-EXPIRED canned good for the local food bank, than your ticket is only $5.00 versus $8.00. Vendors, it is not too late to join us.