Cheer on our Nashville Sounds!
On Wednesday, July 8,Franklin Tomorrow will host its second FrankTalks event, featuring a discussion on greenways and trail development in our community. This will come just after the release June 23 of the draft of the City of Franklin’s Parks Master Plan update. A survey conducted as part of the update showed a high level of interest by citizens in the development of trails and greenways throughout our community.
Our speaker will be Ron Carter, longtime Carmel, Ind., city councilman and former executive director of the Greenways Foundation of Central Indiana. While on the Council, Carter has been instrumental in helping Mayor James Brainard complete the Monon Trail in Carmel.
Since the Monon Trail opened in June 1996, hundreds of thousands of people have traveled its 15.7 miles from 10th Street in Indianapolis, north through Carmel and to 146th Street in Westfield. The Monon Trail has been inducted into Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Rail-Trail Hall of Fame.
An avid bike rider, Carter has worked to make sure that bicycle and pedestrian facilities have been added to the city wherever possible. He will speak on the impact of trails and greenways on a community, as well as to the specifics of developing a greenways plan and network through residential and commercial areas.
Attendance at the event is limited due to the location at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park clubhouse, which is located off Lewisburg Pike adjacent to Carnton Plantation. The cost to attend is $15 per person, which includes a buffet lunch prepared by Catering & Events by Suzette. To register, visit https://july8franktalks.
Lunch will be served beginning at 11:15 a.m., with the program starting at 11:45 a.m.
For more information or questions, call (615) 794-0998 or email mindy@franklintomorrow.org.
Photo by Macey Baird.
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
Join 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.
Soak up the sunshine with family and friends and enjoy FREE daytime music and activities throughout downtown Nashville during CMA Fest. With seven free stages, you’re certain to see a variety of artists from legends to the latest up-and-comers. Vendors line The Buckle on historic Broadway, waiting to hand out product and food samples, play games and give away freebies. Hang out all day, or come and go as you please!
Enjoy a morning of music and fun with The Drumbinos and rePercussion. Ages 3 – 12.
It’s National Garden Week. Kids can enjoy hands-on activities for the garden!
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.
Twice each year, Nashville Originals member restaurants offer special menu items and deals that you won’t want to miss! The next event is set for Monday, August 24, through Sunday, August 30, 2015. Click the restaurant below to view each unique #NashvilleRestaurantWeek menu from the previous Restaurant Week (eateries listed in alphabetical order).
55 South • Alegria • Boundr’y • The Bunganut Pig • Cabana • Caffe Nonna (Lunch and Dinner) • Chago’s Cantina • Copper Kettle (Franklin and Nashville) • Cork & Cow • Cross Corner Bar & Grill • Crow’s Nest • Elliston Place Soda Shop • Fido • Finezza Italian Bistro • Fleet Street Pub • Flyte World Dining and Wine • Germantown Cafe • GRAY’S on Main • Holland House • Jackson’s • Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse • MAFIAoZA’S • Martin’s BBQ • McCabe Pub • Mere Bulles • Midtown Cafe (Lunch) • Midtown Cafe (Dinner) • Nonna’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar • Noshville Delicatessen (Green Hills and Midtown) • Peg Leg Porker • The Pineapple Room at Cheekwood • Pizza Perfect • PM • Provence Breads & Cafe • Puckett’s Boat House • Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant (5th & Church) • Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant (Franklin) • Red Pony • The Row • Rumours East • Saffire • Salsa • Silly Goose • Sole Mio • South Street • Suzy Wong’s House of Yum • Table 3 (Lunch and Dinner) • Tin Angel • Urban Grub • Valentino’s Ristorante • Watermark Restaurant • Wild Iris • The Yellow Porch
Some restaurants are still developing their specials. More menus coming soon.