6:00 pm | Saturday, May 13th
FanFest Presents – Meet Lil BuB and The Dude
THE STORY OF LIL BUB
Join us for an EXCLUSIVE chance to hang out with Lil BUB and The Dude, as they both take us on a magical journey through space and time.
Lil BUB captured the world’s imagination in 2012. Her big eyes, dangling tongue, and “perma-kitten” features make up her distinguishing appearance, but her remarkable story, her determination, spirit, and inspirational message of acceptance, positivity and hope are what have earned her millions of devoted fans. Since her rise to international fame, Lil BUB has been the focus of an award-winning documentary Lil BUB & Friendz, hosted a talk show web series with guests like Whoopi Goldberg and Michelle Obama, has published two books, and most recently, released a Billboard-charting album.
As with all BUB appearances this entire event is a fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit The Williamson County Animal Shelter and Lil BUBs Big FUND for special needs pets.
8:00 am | Monday, May 8th
Events in Brentwood, TN
2017’s Battle of the Barefoot Cup will be held on May 8th at Nashville Golf & Athletic Club. This golf tournament raises support for our scholarship program, and we welcome all individuals, teams and sponsors. Complete the form below to pay in advance for your sponsorship package, individual entry or team entry. You can register your full team at a later date when convenient.
Visit website for times and more information.
6:15 pm | Tuesday, Apr 18th
Kings Bowl America in Cool Springs hosts the second annual Stars & Strikes celebrity bowling tournament the evening of Tuesday, April 18, benefiting High Hopes Development Center, a 32 year old non-profit serving over 600 children and families annually in the Middle Tennessee area. The Kings Bowl venue features The Draft Room, an award-winning restaurant with a made-from-scratch kitchen and 14-foot HD LED screens, 16 bowling lanes, “low-tech” gaming tables, two additional bars, and the “Whiskey Room Live” which is dedicated to live music, DJs and karaoke with a state-of- the-art sound and lighting program. Brandt Snedeker, Lee Greenwood, JoDee Messina, Phil Vassar, Rory Feek, Franklin Mayor Ken Moore, Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson are some of those who joined us for the first annual Stars & Strikes in 2016, which celebrated the grand opening of Kings Bowl Cool Springs and provided $40,000 to help the community through High Hopes.
This star-studded, red carpet event presents each guest with made-from-scratch fare from the kitchen of the award-winning Draft Room restaurant, innovative cocktails and craft beer from three stylish bars, a luxury gaming room, an intimate concert in the “Whiskey Room Live”, and the spirited competition of the celebrity bowling tournament. This is a 21+ event. General admission tickets are $75.
Link for More Info: http://www.highhopesforkids.org/stars-strikes/
Link to Purchase Tickets: https://www.highhopesforkids.org/stars-strikes-payment-page/
11:00 am | Sunday, Mar 19th
Join us for an open casting call for the opportunity to have your dog photographed and featured in an upcoming Rover book—a series of 500-page, coffee table books that were made famous by Ellen DeGeneres back in 2009, and feature photos of dogs. Creator and photographer, Andrew Grant, will be on-site to judge the contestants. Three winners will be chosen, with additional dog features available via donation.
The casting call is part of an outdoor, family-fun, field festival event going on all afternoon. In addition to kids activities, guests will be able to enjoy food, beverages, live entertainment and raffle offerings, while dog-focused vendors including a bakery, groomer, veterinarian and pet illustrator will be on-site for the whole family to enjoy.
Proceeds from this open event will benefit Agape and the Williamson County Animal Center.
Cost: FREE
Website: http://groveliving.com/rover/
Email: thegrove@groveliving.com
Phone: (615) 368-3044
5:00 pm | Saturday, Mar 11th
Tap into History at the 14th Annual Main Street Brewfest presented by Lipman Brothers! Held in Historic Downtown Franklin, TN, the event will boast over 80 beers across 35 tasting locations on America’s Favorite Main Street. For beer lovers spanning all ages (21 and over), Main Street Brewfest offers craft brews from established and new breweries, both local and abroad. Enjoy a vast selection of local food trucks, shopping, Celtic performers and plenty of Irish cheer — just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
Franklin’s Main Street Brewfest is produced by the Downtown Franklin Association, a nationally accredited Main Street Program and a division of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Proceeds from the event go to the continued revitalization and promotion of the 16-block historic district, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and designated by the National Trust as a Great American Main Street and a Preserve America community.
This event is a fundraiser for the Downtown Franklin Association and will be held rain or shine. Refunds are not available.
Please visit website to purchase tickets.
LOCATION
Main Street in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tenn.
Historic Downtown Franklin
109 Third Avenue South
Franklin, TN 37064
7:00 pm | Tuesday, Mar 7th
Wade Hayes Presents: 2nd Annual Country Hits Back – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN
Wade Hayes, acclaimed country hit maker, is hosting a benefit concert to support life changing research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
Randy Owen and Tracy Lawrence, will perform at this event. Randy, as a member of the group ALABAMA, has sold over 75 million records and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Also joining Hayes and Owen will be multiplatinum and ACM Award Winning artist Tracy Lawrence. Lawrence is best known for such timeless hits as “Time Marches On”, “Paint Me A Birmingham” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney.
Benefitting Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
7:30 am | Tuesday, Mar 7th
Changing Lives by Making Waves – Fundraising Breakfast
Join us at our annual Changing Lives by Making Waves Fundraising Breakfast one March 7, 2017. With your help, we can continue serving individuals with disabilities in our community and provide them the highest quality of life possible.
When: Tuesday, March 7, 2016 7:30-8:30am (registration begins at 7:00am)
Where: Franklin Marriott Cool Springs (700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin, TN 37067)
Cost: Free
Waves Mission
Empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to progress toward their full potential.
6:30 pm | Friday, Mar 3rd
Charley Foundation – Ringside “A Fight For Kids” – Liberty Hall – The Factory at Franklin
What is “RINGSIDE: A Fight For Kids” 2017? Ringside is Nashville’s premier charity boxing event, benefiting multiple children’s charities in the Nashville area through the Charley Foundation. Join us for an action-packed evening of gourmet dining, live national music performances, surprise celebrity guests, an exciting live auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and the highlight of the evening five amateur fights sanctioned by USA Boxing.
Funds raised through Ringside: A Fight for Kids benefiting the Charley Foundation will provide assistance to disabled and underprivileged children served by medical, recreational and care groups throughout middle Tennessee.
6:00 pm | Saturday, Feb 25th
Green’s Grocery in Leipers Fork will hold the 7th Annual Strings & Stories: An Intimate Night of Songwriters’ Tales on Saturday, February 25th with acclaimed songwriter and Nashvillian Barry Dean as the host and headliner. Singer-songwriters belong on the stage sharing their craft, and that is exactly where you will find Dean and Friends as they share the stories behind some of country music’s favorite songs in the intimate Green’s Grocery setting at 4345 Old Hillsboro Road in Leipers Fork. The fundraiser event, benefiting High Hopes Development Center which provides education and therapy to children with special needs, will begin at 6:00pm and include dinner by Red Pony, wine by Del Rio Wine & Spirits, beer by Czann’s Brewery, and dessert and coffee by Frothy Monkey.
Barry Dean, who has a personal connection to High Hopes, has written No. 1 Country Music hits “Pontoon” and “Day Drinking”, both recorded by Little Big Town, as well as songs for many other top country artists including Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes, Tim McGraw, and Brett Eldredge, to name a few. Dean has also had songwriting success beyond the realm of country music for artists including Ingrid Michaelson and Brandon Heath. The evening will feature “God’s Will”, written by Dean and recorded by Martina McBride, with signed lyrics up for auction.
For More Information: http://www.highhopesforkids.org/news-events-2/strings-stories/
Purchase Tickets: http://www.highhopesforkids.org/strings-stories-tickets-donations-sponsorships/
Organization: High Hopes Development Center
Contact: Kathy Morrison
Email: kmorrison@highhopesforkids.org
Phone: (615) 550-1451
