Three Trips for Seniors

3:56 pm | Tuesday, Dec 1st
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Online registration is now available for the Williamson County Archives & museum on January 14, the Hatch Show Print tour on January 27 and the Nashville Symphony on February 19.

January 14: Williamson County Archives and Museum & Merridee’s Breadbasket

Hop on board a Franklin Transit trolley at 9:15 a.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. on January 14 for a fun excursion to downtown Franklin. Tour the outstanding Williamson County Archives and Museum (free admission), where you will see a full size log cabin built by early settlers, historic quilts, clothing and tools.  Learn about the area’s ancient history and Native American culture as well. After the tour, the group will walk two blocks to Merridee’s Breadbasket for a Dutch treat lunch. Participants must register online in advance ($5) at www.wcparksandrec.com (event code # 5670). The group will ride the Franklin Transit trolley back to the recreation complex arriving at 1:45 p.m. Phone reservations are available through the Franklin Recreation Complex at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. No messages allowed. Registration ends January 7 or when the trip is full.

January 27: Hatch Show Print Tour & Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

Seniors are invited to visit legendary Hatch Show Print in Nashville on Wednesday, January 27. Learn the history of the iconic Hatch Show Print posters as you watch them come off the presses during your tour. Lunch will be at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken (Dutch Treat). The trip is $30, and includes transportation from three locations: Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr. at 9:15 a.m.; from the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. at 10:15 a.m.; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. at 10:15 a.m. Registration is now open and ends January 20 or when the trip is full. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (event code # 5662) or at the recreation centers. Phone reservations are available through the Franklin Recreation Complex at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. No messages allowed.

February 19: Nashville Symphony Coffee & Classics

Visit the beautiful Schermerhorn Symphony Center on February 19 for Coffee & Classics, a daytime concert of Mussorgsky and Ravel favorites. Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites seniors (55+) to join the fun. In addition to the lovely classical concert, coffee and pastries will be served at the event. The trip is $50, and includes transportation from three locations: Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr. at 7:30 a.m.; from the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. at 8:30 a.m.; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. at 8:30 a.m. Registration is now open and ends January 15 or when the trip is full. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (event code #5663) or at the recreation centers. Phone reservations are available through the Franklin Recreation Complex at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. No messages allowed.

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 registration and additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. 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.

Twas the Night Before Christmas

2:46 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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Come by the Franklin Visitors Center on Saturday, December 5, at 11:45 am. Storytime returns to the Visitor Center in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee on December 5th at 11:45 am. Bring the whole family and enjoy Santa reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas” followed by a special meet n greet. Attendance is limited so get there early to secure your spot!

See Santa at the Mall

2:37 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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CoolSprings Galleria

1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin
615-771-2128
Nov. 7 – Dec. 24
Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (breaks from 1 – 2 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m.), Sun 12 – 6 p.m. (break 3 – 3:30 p.m.). Santa’s arrival on Saturday, Nov. 7 is a PJ Party from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin Road
Nashville
615-298-5478
Nov. 6 – Dec. 24
Hours are Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (breaks from 1 – 2 p.m. and 5 – 6 p.m.), Sun 12 – 6 p.m. (break from 3 – 4 p.m.). Pet Photo Nights are Nov. 15, 22 and Dec. 6, 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Opry Mills
433 Opry Mills Drive
Nashville
615-514-1000
Nov. 7 – Dec. 24
Santa’s hours vary daily, and he’s available in 10-minute increments per child each day. You have to book a reservation time online in order for your kids to see him and pose for a photo. A $10 non-refundable deposit is required at the time you make your online reservation, and it goes toward the cost of the photo package you choose. Make your reservation at simon.noerrsanta.com.

 

Nashville Ballet’s Nutcraker returns in December

2:27 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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Nashville Parent Magazine is giving away tickets. Click here to register.

Nashville Ballet brings back Nashville’s Nutcracker Dec. 5 – 23 at TPAC’s Jackson Hall. This holiday tradition celebrates seven years and features an original concept from the company’s Artistic Director/CEO Paul Vasterling. The show celebrates Nashville during the 1897 Centennial Exposition at Centennial Park. Other nods include Shelby Park, Belle Meade Mansion and characters inspired by well-known residents like President Andrew Jackson.

H&M Conscious Exclusive 2016

2:20 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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H&M is proud to announce a collaboration with the Musée des Arts Décoratifs located in the Palais du Louvre in Paris to celebrate the new H&M Conscious Exclusive collection. This beautiful new range has been inspired by the archives of the museum, and will be launched on Thursday 7th April to coincide with the opening of the hotly anticipated exhibition, Fashion forward – Three centuries of fashion. H&M is delighted to also reveal that Parisian art director, style maven and sustainability champion, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, will be the face of the campaign.

“I am honoured to be the ambassador of such a unique project. I think that the idea of creating a collection inspired by the history of art and fashion is brilliant. Especially since it is made with innovative and sustainable materials which are the future of fashion” says Julia. Known for her distinctive personal sense of style, Julia is the embodiment of effortless, conscious and modern cool.

For this Conscious Exclusive collection the H&M design team has worked closely with the museum, delving into their collections of archival fashions as well as the work of artists such as Gustave Moreau to find inspiration. The outcome is a glamorous line of modern red carpet pieces infused with tactile charm, a nostalgic aesthetic and a historical legacy.

“With this collection we brought the idea of sustainability to new levels. Working with new innovative materials such as beads and rhinestones made from recycled glass and Denimite, a material made from recycled worn-out denim. We have created contemporary styles imbued with a sophisticated charm” says Ann-Sofie Johansson, Creative Advisor at H&M.

H&M will be the exclusive sponsor of the upcoming exhibition which will include selected styles from the H&M archives, including a look from the first ever H&M designer collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld in 2004 as well as one silhouette from the new Conscious Exclusive collection.

The complete collection, featuring clothing and accessories for women, will be available from Thursday 7th April in around 180 stores worldwide and online.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

2:00 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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It’s an ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’ party! Celebrate National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day with Williamson County Parks and Recreation! Make your reservations today for the first annual “Ugly Christmas Sweater” family night with Santa on Friday, December 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Then, search your closets, attics and local thrift stores for the ugliest, tackiest holiday sweaters you can find for this fun holiday event.  Santa will be on hand, and the whole family will enjoy playing holiday games and a pizza dinner.

Bring your cameras for Santa photos! Admission is $6 per person (1 and younger free).  On-line reservations are required, and space is limited for this event. Reservations are now open at www.wcparksandrec.com (event code #5707). For more information, call (615) 386-0200, ext. 2410.

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 registration and additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. 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.

Food Trucks in Franklin, TN

1:54 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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Little Cancun on the Go
Food type: Mexican Food

A Little Italian
Food type: Italian

A Square Meal on Wheels
Food type: American

Bacon Nation
Food Type: Burgers, Sandwiches, Fries

Bao Down
Food Type: Asian Fusion, Chinese

Bare Naked Bagel
Food Type: Sandwiches, Breakfast, Coffee and Beverages

Blue Monkey Shaved Ice
Food Type: Ice Cream

Bradley’s Curbside Creamery
Food Type: Ice Cream, Desserts

Coco’s Food Truck
Food Type: Italian

Crankees Pizzeria
Food Type: Pizza

Crepe A Diem
Food Type: Creperies

Dan’s Gourmet Mac Attack
Food Type: Mac ‘n Cheese

Dawg Daze
Food Type: Hot Dogs, Fries, Comfort Food

DegThai
Food Type: Thai, Asian Fusion

Delta Bound
Food Type: Southern, Cajun/Creole, Comfort Food

Electric Sliders
Food Type: Burgers

Hoss’ Loaded Burgers
Food Type: Burgers

Itty Bitty Donuts
Food Type: Desserts, Breakfast, Comfort Food

King Tut’s Food Truck
Food Type: Middle Eastern

Kona Ice Music City
Food Type: Shave Ice, Desserts, Ice Cream

Maggie Moo’s Truck
Food Type: Ice Cream, Desserts

Mas Tacos, Por Favor
Food Type: Tacos

Mean Green Ice Machine
Food Type: Ice Cream

Moe Better BBQ and Fish
Food Type: Barbeque

Moovers & Shakers
Food Type: Ice Cream

Music City Pie Co.
Food Type: American (Traditional), American (Traditional), Comfort Food

Music City Rice & Roll
Food Type: Asian Fusion, Coffee and Beverages, Dessert

Pig N Pit
Food Type: Barbeque

Pita Pit
Food Type: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Wraps

Retro Sno
Food Type: Shave Ice, Desserts

Riff’s Fine Street Food
Food Type: Southern

Slow and Low BBQ Bistro
Food Type: Barbeque, American (Traditional), Southern

Slow Hand Coffee Company
Food Type: Coffee and Beverages

Smoke Et Al
Food Type: Barbeque

Smokin Thighs
Food Type: Chicken Wings, American (New), Barbeque

Smoothie King Mobile
Food Type: Live/Raw Food, Organic/Natural, Desserts

Spudnix
Food Type: Barbeque, Sandwiches

Steaming Goat
Food Type: American (New)

Sum Yum Yum
Food Type: Vietnamese

The Confeastador Food Truck
Food Type: American (Traditional)

The Grilled Cheeserie
Food Type: Grilled Cheese

The Peach Truck
Food Type: Vegetarian

The Rolling Feast
Food Type: Southern, Latin American

The Waffle Boss
Food Type: Waffles, Chicken Wings

TigerMeat Hot Dogs
Food Type: Hot Dogs

Wicked Kitchen
Food Type: American (New)

Yayo’s OMG (Original Mexican Gourmet)
Food Type: Mexican

Silver Anniversary Engineering Excellence Awards Will Be March 8

12:37 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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Engineers, business and civic leaders, and state, city and county officials from across Tennessee will gather in Franklin on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, to celebrate 25 years of engineering excellence with the annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) gala sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee (ACEC of Tennessee).

Among the twenty-three nominees are high-profile projects such as Ascend Amphitheatre and Bass Pro Shop at the Pyramid in Memphis, as well as important infrastructure improvements such as Pigeon Forge Wastewater Treatment Plant and INRO White River Railroad Bridge Replacement. The Grand Iris Award will be awarded to the best overall project, while Grand Awards will be presented to projects in each individual category.

 

A distinguished panel of eight judges will choose most of the winners; a peer-chosen People’s Choice Award will also be presented to the crowd favorite on awards night.

 

“These projects highlight some of the most innovative solutions developed by our members to solve engineering challenges across Tennessee and beyond the state’s borders,” said Brian Hall, PE, AECOM and 2016 EEA Chair. “By recognizing the ‘best of Tennessee,’ the Engineering Excellence Awards help reinforce the contributions made by engineers that affect the welfare of every Tennessean.”

 

Scott Turnbow, general manager of engineering in generation construction with Tennessee Valley Authority, is the evening’s guest speaker. Turnbow has more than 22 years of experience in leadership roles throughout TVA. He has also served as an independent consultant and motivational speaker with the Zig Ziglar corporation, and is currently working on a Doctorate in Philosophy in Leadership.

 

The 25th Anniversary Engineering Excellence Awards gala is Tuesday, March 8, at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs (700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin). It begins with a reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m., and the award announcements and presentations at 8:00 p.m. Sponsorships for the event are available. To participate as a sponsor or to purchase tickets, visit www.ACECTN.org or contact Judy Logue at 615-242-2486 or jlogue@tnec.org.

 

About ACEC of Tennessee: Founded in 1968, ACEC of Tennessee is a statewide organization, which represents more than 100 Tennessee engineering firms. ACEC of Tennessee has chapters in Nashville, East Tennessee, Southeast Tennessee and Memphis. The organization works to advance the business environment of the engineering industry.

Food Drive at County Rec Centers

12:12 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to sponsor a holiday food drive benefiting Feed America First, a hunger relief agency providing food to Williamson County residents.  The public is encouraged to help those in need with a donation of non-perishable food.  Desired items are: spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, canned chicken, boxed chicken dinners, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, applesauce, cereal and oatmeal, mixed vegetables, green beans and soups.

Donations will be accepted at five Williamson County recreation centers through December 11: the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road; the Indoor Sports Complex at 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood; the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Drive; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Collected items will be distributed in holiday food baskets to needy Williamson County residents. For more information about Feed America First, please visit www.feedamericafirst.com.

Small Business Saturday

11:48 pm | Friday, Nov 27th
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Historic Downtown Franklin is coming together on Saturday, Nov. 28, to support Small Business Saturday, a national effort to help independently owned merchants gain more exposure during one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. The 150 shops and restaurants in downtown Franklin will offer special promotions and events the day after Black Friday to encourage patrons to shop local.

 

“Small Business Saturday is one way the community shows appreciation for our small businesses,” said Kristy Williams, Downtown Franklin Association director. “It’s our hope that we can help create a new tradition for families; a Christmas kick-off day in downtown Franklin that promotes relationships in a fun, non-chaotic, environment.”

 

Last year, patrons across the country spent $14.3 billion on Small Business Saturday, and this year is expected to be even bigger.

 

“With our Merriest Main Street Reveal happening just days before—in addition to the Hop & Shop Trolley that will be giving shoppers free round trip rides to Historic Downtown from The Factory at Franklin—it’s never been easier to get out and support local merchants while soaking in the holiday cheer,” said Williams.

 

The strip will be filled with sights and sounds of the season as merchants and building owners decorate their storefronts to make Franklin the “Merriest Main Street” around.

 

“The Heritage Foundation and our merchants have done a fabulous job implementing this initiative to give the public an extra dose of enchantment this season,” said Marianne DeMeyers, Downtown Franklin Association president and owner of Tin Cottage. “This will add even more magic to downtown Franklin, and we couldn’t be more excited to see the effect.”

 

Some of the specials our DFA members are offering include:

 

  • Avec Moi – Morning mimosas

 

  • Ecco Salon  – Refreshments, 10 percent off regular priced products, 20 percent off next three services when booked on Small Business Saturday.

  • Finnleys Good Findings – Light refreshments, including mulled cider and fruit. Will also be handing out favors to guests who arrive on the 25th of each hour

 

  • Handy Hardware – Free gift wrapping of purchases from Handy Hardware

 

  • It’s Vintage, Baby – Free ornament ($15 value) for every $150 spent

 

  • Mellow Mushroom – Hot Totties, featuring Bird Dog apple whiskey with a caramel and cinnamon rim, and an apple slice/ cinnamon stick garnish

 

  • Puckett’s Boat House –  Purchase a $100 gift card, get an additional $20 and purchase a $50 gift card, get an additional $10

 

  • Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant  – Buy one bottle of BBQ sauce, get one free; purchase a $100 gift card, get an additional $20 and purchase a $50 gift card, get an additional $10

 

  • Savory Spice – Gift packs containing four jars or more will be buy one, get three free

 

  • Taziki’s – Special catering menu, all items are $5

 

  • The Coffee House – Anyone who brings in a receipt showing purchase from a local retailer will receive a free cup of coffee

 

  • The Shop Around the Corner – Hot cider and muffins

 

  • The Visitor Center – For every $35 spent in the Visitor Center, customers will receive a free Franklin logo mason jar

 

  • Vue Optique – Offering a $100 voucher to use toward a complete pair of prescription eyewear, not covered by insurance

 

  • Walton’s Antique Jewelry – 10% off everything in the store

 

To learn more about Historic Downtown Franklin and the work of the Downtown Franklin Association, visit its website at www.downtownfranklintn.com.

 

More About Downtown Franklin Association

Since its founding in 1984, the Downtown Franklin Association (DFA) has spearheaded the revitalization of Franklin’s historic downtown core. We’ve done it by following the four-point program of the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation: Organization, Design, Promotion and Economic Restructuring.

 

Working in partnership with the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County–the DFA’s parent organization–and with property owners, preservationists, city and county government, and local businesses in our historic retail district, the DFA has helped create one of the nation’s Main Street success stories. We’ve earned national recognition as an authentic, eclectic place that offers something for everyone in an atmosphere that reminds locals and visitors alike of a simpler time in our history – a place where community matters.

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