8:00 am | Saturday, Feb 18th
Since 2011, over 1700 ladies, have participated at the annual Love the Dress TN Event to select their perfect dress for prom or formal social events. These gowns are donated by members of our community, area high schools, local department stores and bridal shops. Love the Dress TN was created in two fold to first help all girls be able to afford a formal for school or community functions and then to help a local nonprofit with a monetary gift. The event also gives door prizes donated by local businesses, make up sessions by local beauticians, and how-to formal hairstyle presentations.
How it works: When a young lady donates a gown to Love the Dress, they are given a voucher to use at the event for a free dress. If they do not have a formal dress to donate, they can purchase one for $20 or a short formal for $10. Area schools also refer students in financial need to us as well.
Ladies can also bring a formal dress to swap at the event. The event is not limited to school girls. College girls and ladies of all ages are invited to attend the event.
The 2017 LTD Proceeds will be donated to Graceworks Ministries, which helps local families in need. You can find more information on this organization at www.gracworksministries.net
7:00 pm | Saturday, Feb 11th
Fabulous Friends for Africa Valentine’s Party – Saturday, February 11, from 7 to 11 p.m. – Liberty Hall, The Factory at Franklin
Benefits: African Leadership (AL), a local organization committed to providing church leaders with theological education and come along side these leaders as they work to impact their local communities across the continent.
Cost: Host a reserved table for ten for $1000 or buy individual tickets for open seating at $100 in advance…$125 at the door. Register at WWW.FabulousFriendsForAfrica.org Cost includes buffet dinner, silent auction and dancing to the music of Sam Levine and the City Lights Band.
What to know: Started by a group of women turning 50 who wanted to raise money for the needy in Africa instead of hosting a birthday celebration for themselves. In its tenth year, the women who call themselves Fabulous Friends for Africa have raised more than $600,000 for women and children in Africa. Proceeds raised through the party this year will benefit women and children in Africa who have been through traumatic experiences, like poverty or trafficking.
11:00 am | Friday, Feb 10th
The Patricia Hart Society Annual HeART to Heart Luncheon combines stories of inspirational women, a fabulous silent auction and delicious lunch all to support the work of United Way of Williamson County in removing barriers to learning, supporting the community’s most vulnerable and reducing burdens of financial need.
6:00 pm | Thursday, Feb 9th
Krewe Party – Corner Pub Franklin
The Mardi Gras fun begins on Thursday night before the Ball. Come out and meet our Royal Court at this casual, relaxed event. Couples continue their quest for the crown by inviting guests to the Krewe Party, and collecting the most tickets (one for each invitee) in their respective bowls. You can also bid on a silent auction item to support your favorite couple. The winners are crowned at the Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, February 11. Food & drink specials are available.
All proceeds go to My Friend’s House!
5:30 pm | Tuesday, Feb 7th
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee 2017 Outside the Box – Franklin, TN Events
Taste unique cookie creations from local area restaurants and to support the Girl Scout mission.
**This event is for guests 21 and older.
Outside the Box is an event benefitting Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. It is a dessert tasting, featuring unique renditions of Girl Scout Cookies made by local restaurateurs. Participants include Franklin restaurants Puckett’s Boathouse, Cork & Cow and Merridee’s Breadbasket, Momma Nik’s Cheesecake of Brentwood and Delta Bound of Spring Hill.
This year’s event will honor Sharon Hatcher of Hatcher Family Dairy, who exemplifies Girl Scout characteristics and leadership skills. Last year’s award winner, Claire Crowell of A. Marshall Family Foods, will present the award.
7:00 pm | Saturday, Feb 4th
The “Black Tie Affair” is a fundraiser that supports the McLemore House Museum; home of former slave Harvey McLemore, who built the home as a free man and which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The event also supports the African American Heritage Society, whose mission is to chronicle the lives and contributions African Americans have made in our community. This year’s Theme is “Courage, Faith and Commitment”; mindsets and character strengths that African American’s had to possess to survive and become successful in a world that gave them so many challenges in past history.
Social hour for the “Black Tie Affair” begins at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar; the program begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Annual awards will be presented to individuals in the following categories, education, business, civic, communication, religion, AAHS volunteer, organization, preservation and community supporter. A theme award will be given and sponsors will be recognized and given awards. Another segment of the program is to give awards and certificates to a Pioneer Family in Williamson County. To receive this designation the family roots have to be traced back to the 1850s and beyond from Williamson County Records. The family for this year is the Lucretia Holt, slave of the Thomas Holt family of Brentwood, Tenn. of which descendants continue to live in Williamson County today. Immediately following the program, there will be music and dancing by Julius Fisher and the Genius Band until 11:00 p.m.
For more information please contact Paulette Johnson 615-243-7751
10:00 am | Saturday, Jan 21st
Paint Pottery on Saturday to Benefit Shelter – January 21 at Third Coast Clay in The Factory at Franklin
Third Coast Clay, located inside The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., will host a fundraiser for Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) on Saturday, January 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For one day only, 15% of all store profits will go toward the shelter’s emergency medical needs fund.
Third Coast Clay is a paint-your-own pottery studio. Pottery pieces are available for all ages and skill levels, so bring the whole family! The studio fee is $6 per person. Just pick your piece, (ranging from $8-$30), choose your colors and paint. Allow at least 90 minutes for the process. When your piece is painted, leave it at the store where it will be glazed and fired and ready to pick up in seven days. Not an artist? Stamps and stencils are available and there is always a staff member to help you get started. For more information, go to www.thirdcoastclay.com.
Shelter director Laura Chavarria is excited about partnering with Third Coast Clay. “We are always looking for ways to increase visibility in the Williamson County community,” she stated. “Third Coast Clay is a fun Franklin institution that everybody loves to visit. We appreciate and applaud their interest in supporting our shelter. It will be a fun day!”
WCAC is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr. in Franklin, TN. The shelter is open for adoptions Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. During January, all kitten cat and dog adoptions are $17; puppies are $85. Deposits may be required for pets not already spayed or neutered. For additional information, go to www.adoptwcac.org, or call the shelter at (615) 790-5590.
8:00 am | Thursday, Nov 24th
The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m. Nov. 24 at D1 Sports Training, 7115 S. Springs Drive, just south of the CoolSprings Galleria. The course is USATF certified and winds through the area surrounding the mall.
The 5K Trot is followed by the Kids (ages 9 and under) Kilometer Fun Run at 9 a.m. Athletic 1/4-zipped pullovers are guaranteed to the first 2,500 registered 5K runners and the first 200 to register for the Kids Kilometer Fun Run.
Early bird registration is now open at www.turkeytrotfranklin.com for the Thanksgiving morning event that benefits GraceWorks. The race, in its 16th year, is now the largest stand-alone 5K in Tennessee with more than 3000 runners last year.
6:30 pm | Friday, Nov 11th
The Veterans Day concert will feature multi-talented singers and songwriters who have earned numerous awards including Artist of the Year, Best Country Live Performer, and Best Duo/Group. Some of these entertainers, top-selling songwriters, and emerging artists include: Billy Dawson, The Darlins, Tanya Davis, George Ducas, Dave Gibson, Jasmine Cain, Anthony Adams & the Nite Owls, Greg Pratt, Gunner S. Scott, Gabriel Wren, Gale Mayes, and a surprise guest performer.
According to S.A.V.E. XXII, our debt to heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. Every single day, war follows our Veterans home, and while we enjoy the freedoms these brave men and women secured for us, their battle continues every day. Now, it’s our turn to fight for them! They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices, as patriotically stated by President Harry S. Truman.
S.A.V.E. XXII promotes awareness of the problems facing our U.S. Veterans, many of whom are experiencing unexpected financial and other dangerous situations which call for immediate action.
Tickets for the concert are $22. For more information or to purchase a ticket, go to www.franklinlive.net. Certified onsite childcare is available.
How can you help S.A.V.E.? You can visit our home page, www.SAVEXXII.org. We will always have list of events so you will know where S.A.V.E. XXII will be and how you can support it. The long-term answer is that we cannot do this alone. That’s where YOU come in! By staying updated with our website, what really makes the difference is YOU. Eventually, every year our organization’s goal is to increase our contributions to our Veterans, but we can go nowhere and do nothing without your support. Simply put, our vision is this:
Selfless-service, Advocacy, Veteran, Emergency! We will always be there… we will always fight… we will always win for those that matter the MOST!
6:00 pm | Saturday, Oct 22nd
Jazzmania is the Nashville Jazz Workshop’s Annual Jazz Party and Fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the Nashville Jazz Workshop, and go to support the Workshop’s mission of enriching people’s lives through classes, performances, and special events for the community.
Jazzmania is the Jazz Party of the Year, with great live jazz from some of the city’s finest musicians.
There will be delicious food from Sargent’s Fine Catering and complimentary wine, beer, and a Jazzmania signature cocktail courtesy of Lipman Brothers.
Jazzmania also includes a live and silent auction, with unique and desirable items such as vacation packages, tickets to top events, special dinner packages, in-home concerts, artwork by the city’s top artists, and much more. The live auction will feature one-of-a-kind packages and items, including a week at a luxury vacation home in Grayton Beach, Florida and special concerts in your home or the Jazz Cave. We’ll also have fabulous art pieces, with previews coming soon!
For tickets and more information please visit Jazzmania 2016.
Since 2011, over 1700 ladies, have participated at the annual Love the Dress TN Event to select their perfect dress for prom or formal social events. These gowns are donated by members of our community, area high schools, local department stores and bridal shops. Love the Dress TN was created in two fold to first help all girls be able to afford a formal for school or community functions and then to help a local nonprofit with a monetary gift. The event also gives door prizes donated by local businesses, make up sessions by local beauticians, and how-to formal hairstyle presentations.
A Veterans Day Concert Tribute at Franklin LIVE