4:54 pm | Tuesday, Oct 27th
The Athletics Division of Williamson County Parks and Recreation announces two Thursday winter coed indoor volleyball leagues at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. Registration is open for an advanced division (reg. code #5151) and a recreation division (reg. code #5152) through November 19. The season starts December 3. The team registration fee is $200, and on-line registration is available at www.wcparksandrec.com. For additional information, contact Rick Kimmel at (615) 377-6530, ext. 6530.
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.
4:38 pm | Tuesday, Oct 27th
Franklin citizens are invited to the final public meeting to discuss the revisions to the Parks Comprehensive Master Plan. The plan is a comprehensive master plan that evaluates existing recreation and park facilities, provides recommendations for improvements and creates a vision for many years down the road. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the City Hall Training Room.
The public meeting will explain the revisions that have been made in the draft plan since the presentation to BOMA in June and the last public meeting on August 17. The revisions that have been made are in response to stakeholder input. The revisions primarily involve the greenway and trail segment of the plan and the capital improvement plan. All reference to priorities for implementation for the various greenway trail segments have been removed. Revisions also state that the greenway trail routes are conceptual and subject to revision based on future stakeholder input, BOMA approval and detailed design. All priorities regarding implementation of the individual capital improvement recommendations over the 10 year planning period are likewise removed. The revised plan now presents an overall vision for implementation and leaves decisions related to the priorities and timing for implementation of all plan recommendations to BOMA. The revision also separates the adoption of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance from the adoption of the master plan.
Our parks are essential components of Franklin’s quality of life. The City’s Parks Department is committed to bringing exciting and valuable activities to all Franklin residents, as well as planning and maintaining first rate parks facilities.
7:00 pm | Friday, Oct 23rd
Fairview Parks Department has announced the schedule for the upcoming Starlight Jams at Bowie Nature Park. The Starlight Jams are a whole new concert series that include picking parties. Performers include a mix of local, regional, and national performers all in the Americana and Bluegrass type genera.
October 23rd Natchez Tracers an Americana rock-n-roll band will close out this year’s Starlight Jam series. They describe themselves as Cosmic Country Funk echoed from the meandering, verdant hills of Central Tennessee.
Starlight Jams are Friday nights running through October. The events are from 7:00-10:00PM. Each month will include live Americana music on the main stage. Pickers are encouraged to bring their instruments and find a spot under the trees to jam. The goal is to provide a place for musicians to get together and play and for music lovers to have a place to go and enjoy great music in a laid back, family friendly environment under the stars.
Gates open at 6:30pm. A suggested donation of $5/adult is requested. All money collected will go back in to the music program at Bowie Nature Park. Park Staff recommends you bring your own blankets and folding chairs. You could even bring a picnic dinner or snack. Water and soft drinks will be available for purchase. The event is rain or shine. The event will be moved inside in case of inclement weather.
3:27 pm | Tuesday, Oct 20th
Let’s go team! We are delighted that you are here. The Southeastern Conference has over 8o years of athletic and academic history. Check out this football poll, and tell us who is Williamson County’s favorite team.
3:15 pm | Tuesday, Oct 20th
Take your pick of tasty treats at the second “Take the Cake” fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, at the historic Williamson County Courthouse in downtown Franklin. The pickings will be especially good this year with Mike Wolfe acting as master of ceremonies. You know Mike as the creator and co-star of “American Pickers” on the History Channel and now as creator of HGTV’s new show “Nashville Flipped.” The New York Times refers to Mike as “the Jack Kerouac of Junk.”
Proceeds from the event support the Williamson County DUI Court. The court serves as a constructive alternative for offenders with alcohol and drug abuse problems and offers treatment, supervision, and support for nonviolent offenders who have a primary diagnosis of alcohol abuse or dependency. Williamson County DUI Court is a team concept involving the General Sessions Court, the offices of the Public Defender and District Attorney, and the Defense Bar.
For further information contact Judy Oxford at 615-791-8511, judyoxford@comcast.net, or visit the website at duicourtfoundation.org.
1:21 am | Tuesday, Oct 20th
Wine Down Main Street will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The Downtown Franklin Merchants will again host thousands of consumers during the most unique wine tasting event in the area. A complete list of participating merchants and restaurants is listed on the event website.
General Admission tickets for the event are $75 in advance until October 16, 2015 and will go up to $85 per person at 12:00am on October 17, 2015. Tickets include wine, beer and food tastings. VIP tickets are available for $125 per person. VIP tickets include an exclusive VIP experience at The Red House, complete with food tastings; a full bar of wine, beer, and spirits; and a private performance by Everyday People. Premium VIP tickets are available for $200 and include all of the VIP benefits in addition to a Gift Bag valued at over $200. There is a limited quantity of VIP and Premium VIP tickets available. All guests must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid photo id the night of the event. A complete wine list will be available online at www.WineDownMainStreet.com in late October.
Since 2001, Wine Down Main Street has raised more than $1.5 million for Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee. For 2015, Main Street will again be closed from First Avenue to Fifth Avenue with all the food providers being set up in the Public Square and throughout Main Street. For more information contact Denise Carothers at dcarothers@bgcmt.org or 615-628-8188.
9:00 am | Sunday, Oct 18th
Tennessee Horse Expo: October 16-18, 2015 in Franklin, TN
The Tennessee Horse Fair is an exciting new event that will combine to the highest degree, first rate education, entertainment and shopping. Whether you own horses or are a horse lover at heart, are a beginner or professional, there is truly something for everyone. It’s three days of fun the entire family can enjoy. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Williamson County 4-H – so come have a good time and support a great cause.
For tickets, schedule, kids events and more please visit Tennessee Horse Expo Franklin, TN.
12:00 pm | Saturday, Oct 17th
Celebrating its 7th year, Barktoberfest™ is Nashville’s costumed fall festival for dogs and their people! Hosted by Nashville Paw magazine, this event won third place for “BEST FESTIVAL” in The Tennessean’s 2013 Toast of Music City Awards and draws an estimated 3,000 guests and their pooch pals from across Middle Tennessee.
This year, the festival moves to the sprawling grounds of The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, in a new partnership with the City of Franklin Parks. This new partnership will allow the festival room to grow as well as a much-needed perk that has been lacking at previous venues: on-site free parking!
As always, Barktoberfest will feature food trucks, a pet adoption fair featuring local rescue groups and shelters, and 40+ vendor booths to browse and shop. There will also be plenty of fun activities for dogs and the whole family (click the “schedule” tab above for more details).
We’re excited about this year’s musical lineup, which includes Nashville’s own Emily Earle and Eight O’ Five Jive returning to the stage, as well as national touring band Jack and The Bear. (More about these bands under the “schedule” tab above.)
Of course, the highlight of Barktoberfest is always our Howl-O-Ween Costume Contests, where humans and pooch pals alike compete for over $2,000 in fun and fabulous prizes! Costume contests are $10 per entry per contest, and include 3 contests this year: a Kids Costume Contest (ages 12 and under), a Dog Costume Contest and our Dog + Human Costume Combo Contest.
Don’t miss Middle Tennessee’s most fun and festive fall event! Leash up your pooch pal and bring the whole family in costume for an afternoon of fun and a chance at some great prizes!
FREE ADMISSION / FREE ON-SITE PARKING / EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE
HOWL-O-WEEN COSTUME CONTESTS ARE $10 PER ENTRY PER CONTEST
For more information please visit BARKTOBERFEST.
7:24 pm | Friday, Oct 16th
St. Matthew Church in Franklin will host its tenth annual Art For Inspiration Art Show and Sale Saturday, November 14, 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, November 15, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.. The event is free beginning Saturday evening with an adult only reception, offering free food and wine, along with live music and a silent auction. (Complimentary childcare will be provided) On Sunday, families are welcomed to attend the Art Show.
The featured artist is Lisa McReynolds, a C.P.A. turned full-time artist whose work reflects her love of nature. Over 30 artists will be joining Lisa including several emerging artists and first-time participants who will showcase their work in oil, water color, mixed media, pottery, jewelry, glass and photography. For more information contact Mary Modell at
marymodell@hotmail.com or visit our website at www.churchofstmatthew.org/artforinspiration.
10:00 am | Friday, Oct 16th
Tennessee Horse Expo: October 16-18, 2015 in Franklin, TN
The Tennessee Horse Fair is an exciting new event that will combine to the highest degree, first rate education, entertainment and shopping. Whether you own horses or are a horse lover at heart, are a beginner or professional, there is truly something for everyone. It’s three days of fun the entire family can enjoy. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Williamson County 4-H – so come have a good time and support a great cause.
For tickets, schedule, kids events and more please visit Tennessee Horse Expo Franklin, TN.
