Teacher sorority to hold fundraising event at downtown Presbyterian Church

8:59 pm | Friday, Nov 20th
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Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding, will hold a fundraiser benefiting children of Williamson County from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the historic Presbyterian Church in downtown Franklin.

The organization will be having a Gingerbread House decorating party for families during the event. There will be hot chocolate and cookies, pictures with Santa, and lots of candy to decorate the gingerbread houses.

The money raised will go to charities St. Jude, Alzheimer’s Association and GraceWorks, and for local education scholarships.

American Girl Fashion Show

10:00 am | Saturday, Nov 14th
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American Girl Fashion Show Franklin TNSaturday, November 14, 2015
10:00am, 2:00pm & 6:00pm

Jamison Hall in the Factory at Franklin – 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064

The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled event for girls and their families, friends, and favorite dolls! Celebrate the experience of being a girl, whether yesterday or today, through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions. Enjoy elegant refreshments, enter to win door prizes, and learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history culture, and girls’ individual styles. For tickets and much more please visit American Girl Fashion Show.

 

 

 

 

Wine Down Main Street a fun night for everyone

7:25 pm | Thursday, Nov 12th
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By Carole Robinson • Senior Staff Writer

If it’s being measured by the money raised for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Williamson County, then the 15th annual Wine Down Main Street last Saturday night was an all-around success.

While downtown Franklin merchants made a lot of sales, attendees of the event enjoyed a variety of bands, sampled several different foods on hand and, of course, tasted quite the caliber of wines.

And best of all, according to the event’s executive director, Denise Carothers, the revenue generated by the event is among the highest of the 15 years.

“Funds raised from this event all stay here and will go a long way in supporting programs for the Franklin and Fairview clubs,” Carothers said.

Those who visited the wine station in Binks were treated to a surprise celebrity guest. The Discovery Channel’s “Moonshine Jeff,” star of the show Moonshiners, showed up to visit and sign autographs.

Chef Maneet Chauhan, TV personality, author and renowned restaurant owner, was hanging around Main Street passing out samples of her lamb chili, which can be found at Nashville Chauhan Ale & Masala House.

Chef Chauhan was the only Indian female competitor on two Food Network’s shows – Iron Chef and The Next Iron Chef. She is currently a full-time judge of the Food Network show Chopped.

Photo by Carole Robinson – Wine Down Main Street – Shea Freeman Patrick and Galen Freeman

 

Feed America First raises funds for one million meals at ‘Dancing with the Stars’

7:12 pm | Monday, Nov 9th
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Herald Reports

Feed America First, a non-profit that aims to end hunger in America, met its goal to raise funds to provide enough food for one million meals through the annual Dancing with the Nashville Stars competition Thursday evening at The Factory in Franklin.

The event featured seven local celebrities who teamed up with professional dancers from the National Dance Club for the competition. Eric Martino, Director of Operations for M Street Entertainment Group took home the mirrored ball trophy for raising the most funds through online voting, table sales and sponsorships. The funds will provide meals for local families in need.

Armando Aguilera, doctor at Tennessee Center for Oral, Facial and Implant Surgery, took home the award for Technical Merit.

Contestants included Samantha Singer of FOX 17; Kim Helper is Williamson County District Attorney General; Dr. Gloria L. Bonner of Middle Tennessee State University; Dr. Anna Settle, a psychologist and local media contributor; and James Festervand Assistant Principal of Blackman Elementary/Middle School.

Feed America First supplies food to more than 170 partner agencies across the Middle Tennessee region, allowing them to feed 30,000 families every month. Since being founded in June 2000, Feed America First has distributed more than 60 million pounds of food. For more information, visit www.feedamericafirst.com.

Factory at Franklin site of fundraiser for Nashville Jazz Workshop

7:06 pm | Sunday, Nov 8th
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Herald Reports

Jazzmania, a major fundraiser for the Nashville Jazz Workshop, was held Oct. 24 at The Factory of Franklin in Liberty Hall, with proceeds raised to support the operation of the workshop. It includes classes, performances, and community outreach activities for youth, seniors and the entire community.

The honorary event chairperson for Jazzmania this year was Nashville pianist Beegie Adair, and trumpet soloist Rod McGaha was announced as the 2015 Heritage Award recipient. Guests enjoyed dinner catered by Sargent’s Fine Dining, a silent action and fabulous jazz music for entertainment and dancing. Two talented JazzCamp students dazzled the crowd, performing with the band.

Photo: Jazzmania –  Heritage Award winner Rod Mcgaha (left) with Nashville Jazz Founders Roger Spencer and Lori Mechem

 

DUI court hosts second ‘Take the Cake’ fundraiser

7:09 pm | Friday, Nov 6th
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The DUI Court hosted its 2nd Annual “Take the Cake” event at the Historic Williamson County Courthouse last week. Guests enjoyed food by Newk’s and Chef Penelope, but the highlight of the evening was the auction items – both live and silent.

Mike Wolfe of “American Pickers” was emcee for the evening which boasted several cakes – one made by Judge Denise Andre and another made by Public Defender Vanessa Bryan – available for purchase, many accompanied with ancillary prizes.

The Williamson County DUI Court Foundation is a non-profit organization established to support matters relating to the Williamson County DUI Court and to secure funding and provide financial aid toward the operation and expansion of the DUI Court.

Anette, a graduate of the DUI court delivered a moving story about how the DUI court saved her life as well.

Photo: Brandy Blanton

(L-R) Derek-Smith, Vanessa and Nelson Bryan with Joey Bryan

An Evening With Friends

7:00 pm | Friday, Nov 6th
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Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt announces date for An Evening With Friends 2015.  An event benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and coordinated by Friends of Children’s Hospital, An Evening With Friends will feature Nashville-style entertainment, a live and a silent auction and dinner provided by The Loveless Café.

An Evening With Friends

Friday, November 6, 2015
7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
The Loveless Barn

$75/person ($50 tax deductible)

To purchase tickets please visit An Evening With Friends.

Event co-chairs: Jennifer Blankenship & Vera Lee.

An Evening With Friends 2015 Committee: Sally Arthur, Hayden Avery, Kristin Beach, Antonia Castagnola, Juliet Chobanian, Tracy Crawford, Karen Curnutte, Julie Dretler, Amy Janes, Pepper Magargee, Karen Merrill, Anna Moran, Anna Moran, Sara Neely, Brandon Plunkett, Cheryl Plunkett, Kaki Pulliam, Michelle Roberson, Rebecca Rutledge, Karre Sloan, Jenna Slocum, Liz Sparrow, Jill Talbert, Beth Throckmorton, Rosemary Ver Hulst, Katherine Williams.

About Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, a freestanding hospital dedicated to serving only children, is nationally recognized as a leading provider of pediatric health care services. Experts treat and work to prevent all health issues ranging from common childhood conditions to serious, advanced diseases. Featuring Centers of Excellence for the treatment of diabetes and congenital heart disorders, Children’s Hospital also operates the region’s only level 1 pediatric trauma unit and a neonatal intensive care unit with the highest designated level of care. In addition, Children’s Hospital is a top-level teaching and research facility. No child is denied care on basis of limited ability to pay.  Children’s Hospital opened in 2004, expanded its physical space in 2012, and is readying for additional growth that will add four floors and 160,000 total sq. ft. through the Growing to New Heights Campaign. The new expansion, anticipated to open in 2017, will help advance the size and scope of the hospital’s mission.

 

Pumpkins for a Purpose

9:00 am | Saturday, Oct 31st
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6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser – October 3rd –31stPumpkins for a Purpose Franklin TN

Each year in October, an ordinary piece of land sitting at the corner of one of middle Tennessee’s busiest intersections, becomes a “pumpkin patch.” It’s not just any pumpkin patch…it’s THE place to buy your “Pumpkins for a Purpose.”

On October 3rd, Cooper Trooper Foundation will hold its 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. It is the foundation’s primary fundraiser to support its mission of helping support families who have been diagnosed with childhood cancer.

The 501c3 non-profit organization began in 2009, after Rod and Missy Cook’s youngest son, Cooper, was diagnosed with Infantile Fibrosarcoma at only 8 weeks old. The couple saw quickly the impact that Cooper’s diagnosis had on the whole family, especially his two older brothers. In the midst of going through this, the Cooks decided to do something to encourage and support these often overshadowed “Heroes.” There are minimal resources for the well siblings of children diagnosed with cancer, yet they are the ones who suffer many of the adverse effects. Unfortunately, that is the nature of the disease and unintentionally, these siblings can feel left out. The Cooper Trooper Foundation wants them to know that they are not forgotten, even though much of the focus inevitably turns toward their sick sibling. With that in mind, CTF developed a “Courage Kit” which is given to well siblings. It includes items to celebrate the Heroes that they are, such as a t-shirt, medal, book, journal, and Huggable Hope duck.

Additionally, Cooper Trooper Foundation financially supports an endowed fund set up at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt specific to childhood cancer research. By September 2015, Cooper Trooper will have donated $100,000.00 to this fund.

Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes, sizes, and colors, as well as corn stalks are available. If you are going to buy your pumpkins, why not support a cause while doing so? You can feel confident that 100% of the profit from these pumpkin sales goes directly toward supporting its mission of helping these families whose lives have been turned upside down by cancer.

The Pumpkin Patch also offers a FREE Kid’s area every Saturday and Sunday, complete with an inflatable, trained face painters, corn trough, and games. Photo opportunities are also available any time. So, bring the family out and enjoy supporting a non-profit that is making a difference. The Pumpkin Patch is on the corner of Cool Springs Blvd and Mallory Lane – (in front of Walgreens).

To find out more information, visit their website www.coopertrooper.org and check out their Facebook page.

Take the Cake

5:30 pm | Thursday, Oct 29th
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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.

Please see “Take the Cake”.

 

Pumpkins for a Purpose

10:00 am | Sunday, Oct 18th
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6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser – October 3rd –31stPumpkins for a Purpose Franklin TN

Each year in October, an ordinary piece of land sitting at the corner of one of middle Tennessee’s busiest intersections, becomes a “pumpkin patch.” It’s not just any pumpkin patch…it’s THE place to buy your “Pumpkins for a Purpose.”

On October 3rd, Cooper Trooper Foundation will hold its 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. It is the foundation’s primary fundraiser to support its mission of helping support families who have been diagnosed with childhood cancer.

The 501c3 non-profit organization began in 2009, after Rod and Missy Cook’s youngest son, Cooper, was diagnosed with Infantile Fibrosarcoma at only 8 weeks old. The couple saw quickly the impact that Cooper’s diagnosis had on the whole family, especially his two older brothers. In the midst of going through this, the Cooks decided to do something to encourage and support these often overshadowed “Heroes.” There are minimal resources for the well siblings of children diagnosed with cancer, yet they are the ones who suffer many of the adverse effects. Unfortunately, that is the nature of the disease and unintentionally, these siblings can feel left out. The Cooper Trooper Foundation wants them to know that they are not forgotten, even though much of the focus inevitably turns toward their sick sibling. With that in mind, CTF developed a “Courage Kit” which is given to well siblings. It includes items to celebrate the Heroes that they are, such as a t-shirt, medal, book, journal, and Huggable Hope duck.

Additionally, Cooper Trooper Foundation financially supports an endowed fund set up at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt specific to childhood cancer research. By September 2015, Cooper Trooper will have donated $100,000.00 to this fund.

Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes, sizes, and colors, as well as corn stalks are available. If you are going to buy your pumpkins, why not support a cause while doing so? You can feel confident that 100% of the profit from these pumpkin sales goes directly toward supporting its mission of helping these families whose lives have been turned upside down by cancer.

The Pumpkin Patch also offers a FREE Kid’s area every Saturday and Sunday, complete with an inflatable, trained face painters, corn trough, and games. Photo opportunities are also available any time. So, bring the family out and enjoy supporting a non-profit that is making a difference. The Pumpkin Patch is on the corner of Cool Springs Blvd and Mallory Lane – (in front of Walgreens).

To find out more information, visit their website www.coopertrooper.org and check out their Facebook page.

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