Two Events to Support At-Risk Youth in Williamson County

4:49 pm | Thursday, Jan 18th

Two Events to Support At-Risk Youth in Williamson County – My Friend’s House Mardi Gras Ball and Krewe Party put the fun in fundraising

Franklin, TN January 18, 2018– Mardi Gras Ball is a unique event that provides an opportunity to celebrate with those in the community who share the same vision and heart for the special at-risk youth we serve. All proceeds will go to My Friend’s House Family & Children’s services. The 2018 Mardi Gras Ball will be held on Saturday, February 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Embassy Suite located at 820 Crescent Center Drive, Franklin, TN 37067.

Every year, amazing couples are nominated for the Mardi Gras Ball Royal Court. With a unique voting system, nominees battle each other to see who can raise the most money through contributions to My Friend’s House. Then, at the Mardi Gras Ball, the couple that raised the most money will be crowned King and Queen OR maybe Queen and Queen. The 2018 Mardi Gras Ball Royal Court nominees are: sisters, Baley & Blair Bodden, Greg and Darci Caesar, J. Edward & Brenda Campbell, and Steve & Stacey Desoto.

“The Mardi Gras is a fun and exciting way for community members to give much needed support to our organization,” Says Tina Edwards, Executive Director of My Friend’s House, “ In fact, nearly 20% of our annual budget comes from the Mardi Gras Ball and pre-event Krewe Party.”

The Ball will also include a four-course dinner and dancing with live music provided by Gary Jenkins & Thundering Hearts. Tickets for the event are $150 each or $1,250 for a table of ten. Sponsorships are available from $500 – $10,000.

Part of the Mardi Gras Ball festivities includes the pre-event Krewe Party, which will be held at Wild Wing Café Thoroughbred Village Shopping Center: 545 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067 on Tuesday February, 06, 2018. Tickets are $20.00 per person and doors open at 6 p.m.

“The Krewe party is for supporters who can’t always drop $150 for a formal event ticket,” explains Tina Edwards, “What’s special about this event is that it helps raise both awareness and money in a way that anyone can participate in.”

The Krewe party includes a silent auction and is a great way to meet the Mardi Gras Royal Court nominees, vote for your favorite couple and support My Friend’s House while enjoying a laid back, Fat Tuesday type atmosphere.

If you would like more information about the event, visit My Friend’s House Website at https://myfriendshousetn.org/, or contact Tina Edwards at 615.790.8553 or Tina.edwards@myfriendshousetn.org.

“Love the Lake, Love the Land” Art Show at Radnor Lake

8:00 am | Friday, Nov 3rd

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Art Shows Franklin, TN

The Friends of Radnor Lake and The Chestnut Group, a Nashville-based nonprofit organization of plein air painters, will host the popular biannual fundraising art show, Love the Lake, Love the Land. A major portion of the sale proceeds of this artwork will benefit the Radnor Lake State Natural Area.

Chestnut Group plein air painters are a group of artists who partner with other nonprofit organizations to raise funds to protect our vanishing landscapes. “Plein air” is a French expression for painting outside in the open. Chestnut members have been painting the seasons at Radnor Lake in preparation for the show. The show will feature Radnor Lake scenes, the abundant wildlife including birds of prey found in the Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center and scenes from existing and newly acquired property within the Natural Area. The funds raised will help Friends of Radnor Lake to continue its efforts to expand and protect this unique Tennessee State Park.

MADE SOUTH Holiday Returns to Franklin

5:42 pm | Friday, Oct 13th

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MADE SOUTH HOLIDAY

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH MADE SOUTH

MADE SOUTH returns to The Factory at Franklin this year for its third holiday event on Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18. Shoppers can find artisan gifts of all kinds at the two-day event that will feature goods from more than 150 artisans and craftsmen from all over the South. Bites and drinks will also be provided by top local chefs and restaurants.

General admission tickets are available for purchase on the MADE SOUTH Eventbrite page for $15, or $20 at the door. VIP tickets are available for $39, offering guests a special sneak peek shopping experience complete with cocktails, local beers and special chef tastings on Friday night.

A portion of all ticket proceeds will benefit New Hope Academy, an elementary school located in Franklin, Tennessee, serving low-income families.

CELEBRATE THE SOUTH AND THE SEASON

MADE SOUTH Holiday will feature the best goods found south of the Mason-Dixon line, bringing together craftsmanship, food, drink, music and art in an all-inclusive family friendly experience. The two-day event will offer live music, craft cocktails from local distillers and breweries, and bites from local and regional chefs and restaurants, in addition to the Southern Knife Fight chef competition, presented by Springer Mountain Farms.

The first 2,000 guests on Saturday will receive a complimentary MADE SOUTH reusable tote bag. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free on Saturday with a paying adult.

BEAT THE CROWD

The festivities begin on Friday, November 17, with the MADE SOUTH Holiday VIP party, featuring access to early shopping, live music and tastings from local and regional chefs from 5 to 9 p.m. VIPs will receive two drink tickets for Eli Mason cocktails or local beers, as well as a reusable MADE SOUTH tote bag.

OFFICIAL EVENT PARTNERS

MADE SOUTH is excited to announce event partnerships with Barrett Sovereign, Eli Mason, Goo Goo Cluster, Jackson Wayne, Peter Nappi, Blue Delta Jeans, Mountain Valley Spring Water, Battleground South and Eat Y’all. A prize package from event sponsors will be available to win during the event on Saturday.

ABOUT MADE SOUTH

MADE SOUTH was created by Nashville native and fourth generation Tennessean Chris Thomas, who is passionate about reshaping the way people think about Southerners. In an effort to bring regional craftsmen and artisans into the national spotlight, Thomas hosts MADE SOUTH events across the Southeast where producers and consumers can meet, and where the creativity of Southern goods is celebrated and supported. In addition to supporting these artisans, MADE SOUTH also produces its own locally made goods, such as coloring books, apparel and more, found in the online shop, and recently acquired Eli Mason Cocktail Mixers. For more information visit www.madesouth.com, or check out Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The Battle of Franklin Trust to Host 5K Run and Kids Fun Run on Nov. 11

3:38 pm | Friday, Oct 6th

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Runners and walkers of all ages to run historic grounds at this family-friendly event

FRANKLIN, TN – The Battle of Franklin Trust will host the Battle of Franklin 5K and Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 11 to raise funds for the preservation of Carter House and Carnton.

The 5K route will begin and end at the McGavock Confederate Cemetery at 8 a.m. with the route consisting of the Eastern Flank Circle and Lewisburg Avenue. The quarter-mile Kids’ Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m. and will take place alongside the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Participants will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of historic Franklin, TN as they run or walk through the picturesque path.

The cost for participants 12 years and older is $30 for pre-registration and $40 for day-of registration. Children under the age of 12 can participate in the Fun Run for $15. Registration cost includes a commemorative t-shirt, water and post-run treats. All proceeds benefit The Battle of Franklin Trust.

Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. for 5K runners and walkers and 9 a.m. for the kids’ fun run participants.

Participants can register online at www.active.com/franklin-tn/running/distance-running- races/battle-of-franklin-5k-and-kids-fun-run-2017 or on-site at the event. Parking is available for both runners and observers at the Eastern Flank Event Facility.

For more information please visit www.boft.org/battle-of-franklin-5k-fun-run/ or contact Jayde Jacobs at (615) 794-0903 or jayde@boft.org.

About The Battle of Franklin Trust

The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the Nov. 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.

Seventh Annual Bootlegger’s Bash

7:00 pm | Saturday, Aug 26th

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Prohibition-era event features Southern fare, local whiskey and live entertainment

FRANKLIN, TN. – The Battle of Franklin Trust will host its seventh annual Bootlegger’s Bash on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at Carnton. The annual event invites guests to celebrate Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging with a casual evening featuring Tennessee distillers, a traditional Southern dinner and live entertainment. All proceeds from this ticketed event are donated to the Battle of Franklin Trust and its efforts to preserve Carnton and The Carter House.

Tickets are required and must be purchased in advance online at Eventbrite or www.boft.org. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 per couple. Bootlegger’s Bash is a strictly 21 and up event. Sponsors for Bootlegger’s Bash include Auto-Owners Insurance, International Insurance Brokerage, LLC, Centre of Holistic & Biological Dentistry, Southern Events Rental Company, Bright Event Productions, Nashville Tent & Awning and Mantra Artisan Ales.

About The Battle of Franklin Trust

The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.

MAFIAoZA’s Music City Brewer’s Fest – Nashville

12:00 pm | Saturday, Jul 29th

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Now in its 16^th year, MAFIAoZA’s Music City Brewer’s Fest has been named one of the top 8 summer beer festivals by GAC. The festival will take place on July 29, 2017 at the Music City Walk of Fame Park, in Nashville, TN. The event has two main sessions: an afternoon session from 12 PM to 4 PM and an evening session from 6 PM to 10 PM. Come join us and enjoy samples from some of the finest breweries!

All attendees MUST be 21 or older, IDs will be checked at the gate. Sorry no children.

2017 Charity Partner: Second Harvest

Second Harvest has a network of over 450 Partner Agencies working together to feed hungry men, women and children throughout our 46-county service area. Second Harvest collects, sorts and distributes food and personal care products to over 450 partner agencies throughout 46 Middle and West Tennessee counties. Second Harvest’s partner agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, foster care facilities, senior centers, group homes and youth enrichment programs.

38th Annual l’Eté du Vin: California Collectibles – Nashville Wine Auction

5:30 pm | Saturday, Jul 22nd

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The Nashville Wine Auction announces the 38th Annual l’Eté du Vin, themed “California Collectibles,” which will take place from July 20-22, 2017. This year’s event is headlined by six California wineries: Schramsberg Vineyards, Davies Vineyards, Hirsch Vineyards, PlumpJack Estate Winery, CADE Estate Winery and Odette Estate Winery and will be celebrated with a series of five events. l’Eté du Vin is the country’s longest-running charity wine auction, at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. This one-of-a-kind evening celebrates “everything wine” with wine tastings and a gourmet dinner as well as silent and live auctions for unique trips and luxury items. Fritz Hatton of Zachys will return as auctioneer for the fifth year in a row. The Nashville Wine Auction offers its supporters the unbeatable combination of first-class wine experiences while raising millions of dollars to support cancer-fighting organizations in the Middle Tennessee area.

See website for more information.

3rd Annual Prom Night – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

6:00 pm | Saturday, Jul 15th

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African American Heritage Society of Williamson County

This event is a fundraiser for our annual educational scholarship, to be given out each year to two deserving High School Seniors in our community attending college. This award is named in honor of the late Tom Murdic, AAHS president, community leader and Franklin native. Tom believed in the importance of education and the importance of African American History and its role in the rich history and heritage of Franklin and Williamson County. “Prom Night 2017” is a prom for all ages and where many will rekindle some awesome memories of previous proms. It is also an opportunity for those who never attended a prom to do so. Come out on July 15th to show support to our youth in the community and their education!

Call Paulette Johnson at 615-243-7751 or Ashley Patterson at 615-521-4116 for ticket information. To donate to the Tom E. Murdic Educational Scholarship Fund, make checks payable to African American Heritage Society, mail to P. O. Box 1053, Franklin, TN 37065.

MADE SOUTH Franklin

10:00 am | Saturday, Jul 1st

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MADE SOUTH events celebrate the best artisan goods, food, drink, music and art in the South!

A portion of proceeds from this event will benefit New Hope Academy!

MADE SOUTH Franklin

Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 10a-5p (VIP admission begins at 9a)

Shop 100+ of the finest makers & artisans in the South
Sample tastings from local and regional chefs and restaurants presented by Eat Y’all
Southern Knife Fight chef competition presented by Springer Mountain Farms
Distiller tastings for 21+ guests
Live music
Free parking
Family friendly
Rain or shine
Children 12 years of age or younger admitted free with paying adult
First 2,000 guests on Saturday receive a complimentary MADE SOUTH reusable tote bag

See the calendar for information on the MADE SOUTH Franklin VIP Party on Friday, June 30.

MADE SOUTH Franklin VIP Party

5:00 pm | Friday, Jun 30th

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MADE SOUTH events celebrate the best artisan goods, food, drink, music and art in the South!

A portion of proceeds from this event will benefit New Hope Academy!

MADE SOUTH Franklin VIP Party

Friday, June 30, 2017 from 5p-9p

Early shopping with 100+ of the finest makers & artisans in the South
Two drink tickets for Eli Mason cocktails or local beers
Sample tastings from local and regional chefs and restaurants presented by Eat Y’all
Distiller tastings
Guaranteed MADE SOUTH reusable tote bag
Live music
VIP wristband for early admission to Saturday’s event
21+ event
Rain or shine
Free parking

MADE SOUTH Franklin

Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 10a-5p (VIP admission begins at 9a)

Shop 100+ of the finest makers & artisans in the South
Sample tastings from local and regional chefs and restaurants presented by Eat Y’all
Southern Knife Fight chef competition presented by Springer Mountain Farms
Distiller tastings for 21+ guests
Live music
Free parking
Family friendly
Rain or shine
Children 12 years of age or younger admitted free with paying adult
First 2,000 guests on Saturday receive a complimentary MADE SOUTH reusable tote bag