Bring your blankets, chairs, picnics, families and friends for the Crockett Park Concert Series in Brentwood. Concerts take place on Sundays starting on June 7, and ending on July 12. Admission is free. The lineup this season includes the following: The Nashville Symphony, Groove Addiction, South Street Players, The WannaBeatles and Who’s Bad: Michael Jackson Tribute Band. For more details visit brentwood-tn.org.
The Williamson County Fair, Williamson County’s largest event delivers a highly unique, highly sought after demographic in a very fun, approachable environment. The Williamson County Fair’s exposure reaches throughout Middle Tennessee with media exposure reaching all the way from Northern Alabama all the way to Southern Kentucky. The Williamson County Fair’s primary reach is the 200,000 people who live in Williamson County with the Fair’s secondary reach being the Metropolitan Nashville MSA (the largest metropolitan statistical area in the state) with approximately 1.8 million residents.
Williamson County is Tennessee’s most affluent, most educated, and healthiest county in the state. Ranked as the 17th most affluent county in America by Forbes Magazine. Additionally, Money Magazine continues to rank Williamson County’s largest city, Franklin, as one of the Best Places to Live in America as well as one of the Best Places to Retire. With a robust housing market, confident job forecasts and ambitious plans for new developments, Williamson County’s longtime status as one of the region’s hottest areas and currently rank #1 as the state’s fastest growing county show no signs of slowing down.
Williamson County has over 6,000 local industry employers call Williamson County home, including the corporate headquarters for 40 companies. 12 of the 25 largest publicly traded companies in the Nashville region are in Williamson County, including #1, #5, and #7 of the top 10. As you can see, Williamson County is booming and the Fair’s success mirrors that growth. We would love it if your company or organization would come grow with us!
13th Annual NISSAN Taste of Music City
9:07 pm | Saturday, Jun 6th
The NISSAN Taste of Music City is gearing up for its 13th annual event taking place at Public Square Park on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Festivities are from 5 – 9 PM with live music, food and beverage samples from some of Nashville’s best local restaurants, distilleries and breweries.
The NISSAN Taste of Music City will once again be hosting an all inclusive event so that attendees can enjoy unlimited tastings for one price. There will be a limited number of tickets available which can be purchased in advance online at TasteOfMusicCity.com for $55 (plus tax) or at the gates for $65 (plus tax) if not sold out. Tickets are still available and include all food and beverage samples from some of Nashville’s best restaurants and beverages that call Music City home.
US Foods and Springer Mountain Farms will both be returning as Presenting Sponsors to provide a one-of-a-kind food tasting experience.
Participating restaurants/food vendors:
| 1808 Grille | Granite City Food & Brewery | Noelle |
| 312 Pizza Company | Hillwood Pub | Nothing Bundt Cakes |
| 8 Lavender Lane Catering | Jim N Nicks | Rainforest Café |
| Aquarium Nashville | Just Love | Rumours East |
| Brooklyn Brothers Pizza | MAFIAoZA’s | Silo |
| Blue Coast Burrito | Magnolia South | The Farm House |
| Chateau West | Margot Café | The Peach Truck |
| Commerce Street Grille – Renaissance | Mason’s | Uncle Bud’s |
| Dan’s Gourmet Mac & Cheese | MistaDales | Urban Grub |
| Delivery Dudes | Monchita’s Homemade Cobbler | Whiskey Kitchen |
| Ember’s Ski Lodge | Mrs. Grissom’s Salads | Wicked Kitchen Food Truck |
The following beverages will also be on site:
| Alley Cat Tea | Yazoo | Blue Chair Bay Rum | |||
| Woodchuck | Bonfire Wines | White Lightning | |||
| Cayman Jack | Valley of the Moon | Lake Sonoma | |||
| Quivira | La Follette | Torbreck | |||
| Cielo | Corsair | Falls City | |||
| Walker Feed Co | Stonehaus | Global Beer Network | |||
| Stiegl | Jack Daniels Fire | Southern Pride Distillery | |||
| Sierra Nevada | Jamba Juice | Napa Smith | |||
| Shipyard | Saturday Night Red | Lonely Cow | |||
| Hidden Jewel | Rivulet Artisan Pecan Liqueur | Heroes Vodka | |||
| Redeye Bloody Mary | Pickers Vodka | ||||
Art Four Sale, instrumental Jazz/Pop group, will be kicking off the event at 5 PM. Following at 7 PM, Ben Sturgell will take the stage with a Soft Pop and Rock combination.
Once again, the NISSAN Taste of Music City is proud to raise funds and awareness for The District, a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to economic and community revitalization of three historic districts and their contiguous areas in downtown Nashville. The District’s programs seek to foster and stimulate growth of a district identity, community spirit, civic pride and unity while promoting the people in the area and to further retain downtown Nashville’s historic character.
More information regarding the event, tickets, and more can be found at TasteOfMusicCity.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/TasteOfMusicCity.
NISSAN Taste of Music City is sponsored by NISSAN, Springer Mountain Farms, US Foods, MAFIAoZA’S, Cayman Jack, Classic Party Rentals, America’s Motor Sports, NuCO2, DO615, Xfintiy, Yelp, Nashville Lifestyles, Nashville Scene and The Big 98 WSIX.
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.
ROBERT HICKS TO SIGN ‘WIDOW OF THE SOUTH’ AT HERITAGE TOUR THIS WEEKEND
8:25 pm | Friday, Jun 5th
Robert Hicks, author of The New York Times Bestseller The Widow of the South and active preservationist, will sign copies of his famed book during the 40th Annual Heritage Tour, June 6th and 7th. Tour ticket holders can stop by The Masonic Lodge-Hiram Lodge #7–one of the historic properties on the weekend circuit–this Saturday or Sunday to have a chance to speak with Hicks and talk about the building’s important role in Civil War.
Hicks’ best-selling novel centers around the afternoon of the Battle of Franklin–five of the bloodiest hours of the Civil War–and highlights the Masonic Lodge (circa 1823-1826), which served as the local barracks for the Union soldiers during wartime occupation. He will be on site from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Each summer, members and supporters of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County open their homes and businesses as part of the Heritage Tour, showcasing the community’s dedication to protecting those resources as part of its legacy. In addition to the Masonic Lodge, this year’s event features nine properties, including six personal homes.
Now in its 40th year, the Tour invites the public inside historic residences, commercial structures and notable examples of sensitive infill within historic districts this Saturday and Sunday. The event acts as a fundraiser for our non-profit preservation organization, and underscores the importance of protecting the architectural and cultural heritage of Williamson County.
J. Edward and Brenda Campbell, a husband-wife team of real estate brokers in Franklin, have been named as chairs for the 2015 event. They say the benefit’s theme this year is “Experience History Beyond the Door,” and will expand past personal homes into historic sites that also have rich stories to tell.
“All of these buildings are within historic environments, and hold special significance to the Foundation and its efforts,” said J. Edward. “By purchasing a ticket, participants are given a first-hand look at why the organization works so tirelessly to preserve our cultural inheritance. This tour acts as an educational vehicle for both the public and the Foundation.”
Tour destinations–several of which are located in Historic Downtown Franklin, within walking distance of each other–include:
- The Masonic Lodge-Hiram Lodge #7, circa 1823-1826, was the barracks for the Union soldiers during wartime occupation.
- FirstBank at Five Points (ca. 1924) is a stunning example of an early commercial building that has served for decades as downtown Franklin’s post office, and recently underwent a complete renovation.
- The Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church is a Romanesque Revival structure built in 1888 that stands as the third house of worship to be established in downtown Franklin.
- The Hicks-Friesinger House on 5th Avenue South is a ca. 1878 home renovated in 2015.
- The Turley-Marshall House on West Main Street is a ca. 1880 home that once resembled Italianate style and now stands as an English Tudor.
- The Smith-Hardcastle House (ca. 1893) on Fair Street is a beautifully restored two-storey Victorian home.
- The Ross House on Lewisburg Avenue was built in 2010 in a way that seamlessly blends old with new, and offers a breath of fresh Cape Cod air in Franklin.
- The Breezeway at The John Herbert House (ca. 1830) on Clovercroft Road is the oldest double-pen dogtrot log house in Williamson County.
- The Ogilvie Place-Beech Hill Farm, built in 1796 in College Grove, showcases an original log cabin with additions in an early-American style that has been “home” to six generations of Ogilvies.
- The historic Rest Haven Cemetery on Fourth Avenue North will feature a costumed re-enactor portraying John McEwen, the Civil War-era mayor of Franklin.
The 40th Annual Heritage Tour is presented by Synergy Realty Network and Homeland Title. Tickets are $30 if purchased online before 5 p.m. on June 5th, and $35 at the door. Tour hours are generally 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special hours for Rest Haven Cemetery and Historic First Presbyterian Church. To learn more, go to www.historicfranklin.com/
Thomas Dasilva Promoted at Franklin Synergy Bank
8:19 pm | Friday, Jun 5th
Thomas Dasilva has been promoted to Banking Officer, Personal Banker. Dasilva’s promotion was announced Wednesday by Franklin Synergy Bank Chairman and CEO Richard Herrington.
“Thomas has already proven to be a tremendous asset to Franklin Synergy,” said Herrington. “He is an integral part of our Rutherford County Team and we are delighted to recognize his contributions through this promotion.”
Dasilva joined Franklin Synergy Bank in July 2014, upon the acquisition of MidSouth Bank. Dasilva’s professional experience includes Travel Leasing Consultant at Rohdie Management in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Imaging Specialist at Chemtura Corporation in Middlebury, Connecticut. He is a graduate of Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida.
FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance
8:09 pm | Friday, Jun 5th
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued its list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list covers evaluation ratings that the FDIC assigned to institutions in March 2015. The CRA is a 1977 law intended to encourage insured banks and thrifts to meet local credit needs, including those of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with safe and sound operations. As part of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA), Congress mandated the public disclosure of an evaluation and rating for each bank or thrift that undergoes a CRA examination on or after July 1, 1990.
A consolidated list of all state nonmember banks whose evaluations have been made publicly available since July 1, 1990, including the rating for each bank, can be obtained from the FDIC’s Public Information Center, located at 3501 Fairfax Drive, Room E-1002, Arlington, VA 22226, ( or ), or via the Internet at www.fdic.gov.
A copy of an individual bank’s CRA evaluation is available directly from the bank, which is required by law to make the material available upon request, or from the FDIC’s Public Information Center.
Tickets range from $7 – $32.
Kids can enjoy a movie, popcorn and soft drink for just $4. Movie selections include: Marmaduke, Monsters v. Aliens, The Croods and Rise of The Guardians.
For the last two years, the City Farmhouse Pop–up Fair has drawn visitors from around the globe to the tiny village of Leiper’s Fork, Tenn., to score antique and vintage goods from dozens of curated vendors.
Earlier this month, Kim and David Leggett—owners of the popular downtown Franklin shop from where the event derives its name—announced that due to mounting popularity, a second pop–up fair has been added June 19-20, 2015.
The Leggetts, who are nationally recognized “pickers,” say the second show was due to both attendance popularity and their fans’ requests: the pair manage the City Farmhouse Facebook page, which boasts more than 100,000 followers—many of whom lobbied for an additional show.
“We had an overwhelming amount of positive feedback after the last show,” said Kim Leggett. “It’s a great opportunity for people who love vintage and antiques to come together to collaborate and share that passion.
“The idea of hosting a second show wasn’t ours—local show-goers kept coming into the shop encouraging us to have more than one event. At first we thought it was crazy to try and put on another show, but the more we talk about it with our fans, the more encouraged we are that this one’s going to be even bigger and better than the last one!”
The host says the theme of this season’s City Farmhouse Pop–up Fair is focused on the creativity and styling ability of the vendors, all of whom search for months to find the most unusual vintage and antique “picks” for the show. Currently, vendors from 13 states are slated to exhibit their unique wares.
The design and shopping show will once again take place at the stunning “lost-in-time” gardens and mansion of the late music publisher Buddy Killen, located off Old Hillsboro Road.
Similar to last year, those who shop the City Farmhouse Pop–up Fair will find the most unusual in handpicked selections spanning all eras and styles: farmhouse, French, architectural, garden, lighting, industrial, Americana and much more. Plus, there will be live performances, food trucks, how-tos, special guest appearances and more.
New to this year’s event is an interactive design showcase, intended to inspire fair-goers on what to look for amongst the uniquely offered wares of the vendors. The showcase will feature “room-like” setting ideas for using vintage and antique pieces, and displaying collections.
Fair-goers will also have the chance to meet and interact with professional designers within the exhibit and discover unique ways to use their finds. Presenters at the showcase will include the likes of Kim Leggett, Beth Lewis of Olde Tyme Marketplace, Jason Counce of Dirt Home & Garden, and other industry leaders.
Kim Leggett says the interactive exhibition will be helpful for showcasing items that aren’t commonly used in interior design.
“Farmhouse style is one of the fastest growing trends in interior design today. More than ever, homeowners are looking for vintage and repurposed goods to decorate their homes,” she said. “The show gives them an opportunity to pick through finds from all over the country, and the interactive showcase will inspire show-goers on how to creatively style their finds in their own homes.”
The Leggetts will continue to reveal guest appearances, performances and schedules of events in the upcoming weeks on the City Farmhouse website www.cityfarmhousefranklin.com.
The City Farmhouse Pop–up Fair kicks off June 19, 2015 from 9 a.m. until Noon, with first- chance buying, a champagne toast and a burlap carpet walk. Admission to early buying is $25.00.
General admission on June 19 is from Noon to 5 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 20. General admission for both days is $10.00.
The Leggetts have also announced the dates of the annual fall Pop–up Fair, scheduled for October 16-17, 2015. More details about guest appearances, vendors and more will be announced on the website closer to the event.
Those interested in staying current with the latest at City Farmhouse can visit their website www.cityfarmhousefranklin.com to sign up for the City Farmhouse newsletter, view the blog, www.cityfarmhousefranklin.
More about City Farmhouse
City Farmhouse is a popular antiques and vintage shop located on Bridge Street in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tenn., that offers modern farmhouse style for urban and rural living.
Owners Kim and David Leggett have been “pickers” for more than 20 years, and their trained eye and vivacious personalities have earned them national acclaim, from individuals interested in following popular vintage trends to interior designers.
In addition to curating the store, the monthly pop–up store, The Fling, and the City Farmhouse Pop–up Fairs, the Leggetts exhibit at major vintage and antique events throughout the U.S. Kim is a sought-after expert for guest appearances and as a host of guided tours at fairs around the country, appearing in shows the likes of Marburger Farms, the Country Living Fair, The Nashville Shows, and more.
As a freelance interior stylist, Kim’s projects have been featured in a host of major publications, from Elle Décor and Architectural Digest to Gatherings Magazine. She also sells her finds to museums, private collectors and celebrity clientele like Ralph Lauren, Meg Ryan, Tommy Hilfiger, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood and more.
The Leggetts’ recently crossed a social media milestone, amassing more than 100,000 Facebook fans. Follow them at www.facebook.com/