Heritage Foundation’s Pumpkinfest to Return to Downtown Franklin Oct. 26

5:24 pm | Thursday, Sep 26th
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Sponsored by Jackson, the Fall festival brings back all the best Pumpkinfest highlights with new additions

September 26, 2019 (FRANKLIN, Tenn.) – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 36th annual Pumpkinfest presented by Jackson® will return to downtown Franklin on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. As the largest Fall festival in Middle Tennessee, Pumpkinfest attracts more than 65,000 visitors of all ages to Main Street.

“Pumpkinfest is a favorite fall tradition for Williamson County residents and visitors from all over,” said Bari Beasley, CEO of the Heritage Foundation. “This family-friendly festival is such an important part of the cultural heritage of Franklin, and we could not be prouder of the offerings we have at this year’s event.”

Since 1967, the 501(c)3 non-profit Heritage Foundation has been producing iconic street festivals in downtown Franklin, TN, initially as a means of economic vitality for the developing community and now as a way to preserve and share our local cultural heritage. The Heritage Foundation is dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving and sharing the places and stories that matter.  

Pumpkinfest highlights include:

  • Our Famous Kids Zone produced by Church of the City from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Free) 
  • Costume Contests:
    • NEW! Revamped costume parade down Main Street
    • People Costume Contest at 11:30 a.m. at the Main Stage 
    • Pet Costume Contest sponsored by Mars Petcare at 2:00 p.m. at the GRSM Acoustic Corner Stage
  • Sister Cities “Great Pumpkin” photo booth and Guess the Weight Contest
  • Extreme Pumpkin Carving sponsored by Parks Realty
  • Hundreds of craft and food vendors
  • Bavarian Bierhaus Beer Garden
  • Leiper’s Fork Distillery Whiskey Lounge
  • NEW! Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens Activities from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • Pre-restoration tours of the main mansion
    • Heritage Classroom activities for kids like candle dipping, pool noodle log cabin building and more
    • Pumpkin patch photo opportunities
    • Presentation about Williamson County Women in History from County Historian Rick Warwick 
  • Heritage Foundation VIP Member Lounge sponsored by Berry Farms
  • Downtown Franklin Rotary Chili Cook-Off
  • Live entertainment on multiple stages
  • Williamson County High School Battle of the Bands presented by Dark Horse Institute

Niya Moon, Corporate Philanthropy Manager from Jackson said, “We are delighted to return as the Presenting Sponsor this year for the 36th Annual Pumpkinfest. What a great way to celebrate fall and support the Heritage Foundation as they work to preserve the communities we call home here in Williamson County.”

This year, there will also be a new mobile app to help visitors maximize their experience and easily locate different activities. Soon, the app will be available to download from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. 

Parking and shuttle services from Franklin Transit Authority will be available from Church of the City and The Park at Harlinsdale Farm for $1 per person each way. No pets, non-folding strollers, food or drink are allowed on the trolleys.

Sponsors and key partners include Jackson, Bavarian Bierhaus, Berry Farms, Church of the City, Dark Horse Institute, Frost Brown Todd, GSRM Law, The Heritage at Brentwood, Leiper’s Fork Distillery, Mars Petcare, Parks Realty, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, Williamson Medical Center, FOX 17, Franklin Home Page, Hippie Radio 94.5, Mix 92.9, Nashville Scene and YOUR Williamson. 

To register for the people costume contest, pet costume contest or for more information about the festival, visit WilliamsonHeritage.org/Pumpkinfest.

About the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN

Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage and promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. The Foundation brings county history to about 3,000 public, private and homeschooled children each year through the Heritage Classroom program and walking tours of downtown Franklin. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, Pumpkinfest and Dickens of a Christmas bring hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates the “home of first kisses,” The Franklin Theatre, the area’s nationally accredited Main Street Program through the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Downtown Franklin Association, and the organization’s newest division and current restoration and rehabilitation project, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit https://williamsonheritage.org.

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Press Release – The 2019 Sizzle Award Winners

1:27 pm | Tuesday, May 28th
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The 2019 Sizzle Award Winners

PRESS RELEASE  UPDATED: MAY 10, 2019 08:47 CDT

FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 10, 2019 (Newswire.com) – ​FranklinIs, The Online Voice of Williamson County, announced the 2019 Sizzle Awards Winners – The Best Businesses of Williamson County, Tennessee – at the annual Sizzle Awards Gala hosted at The Factory at Franklin. From Best Fine Dining to Best Orthopedic Practice, 339 Best in Williamson County winners were announced celebrating business owners in Williamson County as voted by over 20,000 residents.  Featured categories included Cuisine, Health and Wellness, Personal Care, Services, Entertainment and Shopping.

The 2019 Sizzle Awards Gala and FranklinIs partnered with Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee. Proceeds from tickets sales for the event and guest donations will help grant children’s wishes throughout Middle Tennessee.

“The Sizzle Awards represent the best of Williamson County. How inspiring to see a family-owned business achieve success as voted by their customers, peers and neighbors,” said Ken Royer, President and CEO of FranklinIs.

A special thank you for many supporters of The 2019 Sizzle Awards including Evin Photography, Buca di Beppo, Merridee’s Breadbasket, Arrington Vineyards, Granite City Food and Brewery, Ground, Pueblo Real Tito’s Mexican Restaurants, Big Shakes Hot Chicken, Franklin Juice Bar, Suzette Catering & Events, JLB and BrownStone Advisory. For a complete listing of winners by category, visit old.oldfranklinis.jlbdev.com.

Contact:
Dee Ann Stone
Partner
​FranklinIs
deeann@old.oldfranklinis.jlbdev.com

Source: FranklinIs

22nd Annual Chukkers for Charity to Feature All Female Players on Saturday, Sept. 8

7:07 pm | Tuesday, Jun 19th
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Nissan returns as title sponsor of the signature polo match and classic car show at Riverview Farm

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan’s Chukkers for Charity returns on Saturday, Sept. 8 for the 22nd annual polo match and car show held in Franklin, Tenn. This year’s theme, “Diamonds and Divots,” will celebrate an afternoon of polo featuring all female polo players for the first time. Chukkers for Charity raises funds for Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! and has raised $2.1 million over the last 21 years.

“We are thrilled to participate in another year of Chukkers for Charity,” said Debbie Chadwick, president of Rochelle Center. “This wonderful outdoor event directly supports the work of our programs and the programs at Saddle Up!, and it’s an honor to receive funds from this fun, community wide event.”

Chukkers for Charity is the largest polo event in Middle Tennessee and features a vintage car show parade during half time, a silent auction and cabana decorating competition. Guests are encouraged to participate in celebrating the theme through the décor of their individual cabana tailgating headquarters. For the first time ever, Chukkers for Charity will feature a hat contest as well as best dressed in their favorite party attire for the event.

Executive Director of Saddle Up! Laurie Kush added, “For 22 years, Saddle Up! has been honored to be part of one of Middle Tennessee’s favorite fundraising events, Chukkers for Charity. Proceeds from the event support our programs that serve children and youth with disabilities through adaptive equine therapy.”

Co-chairs for the 2018 event are Matt Paco and Nina Lindley. Along with Nissan as Title sponsor, additional sponsors include Ironhorse Farms, LBMC, Williamson Medical Center, D’Andrews Bakery, Jack Daniel Distillery, Jackie and Barry Alexander, Tennessee Equine Hospital, Associated Terminals/Turn Services, Publix Super Markets Charities, Regions Bank, Lipman Brothers – R.S. Lipman Company, Ortale Kelley, Waste Industries, Ingram Entertainment and Lithographics.

The gates for the event will open at 1 p.m. for tailgaters and 2 p.m. for patrons. The opening ceremony will be held at 2:45 p.m. with the polo match beginning around 3 p.m. Following the polo match, dinner will begin in the Patrons Tent at 5:15 p.m.

Fieldside Patron Tables are available for $2,500 per table of 10. Standard Patron Tables are available for $1,750 per table of 10 or $175 per individual ticket. Tailgating cabanas are available for $300, which includes six wristbands and a cabana, two additional wristbands per cabana available for $50 each. To purchase tickets, please visit www.chukkersforcharity.net.

Chukkers for Charity is hosted by Lee Ann and Orrin Ingram at Riverview Farm in Franklin, Tenn. For more information, call 615-794-1150 ex. 320 or visit https://bit.ly/2taeUIv to purchase tickets.

ABOUT ROCHELLE CENTER

In 1968, long time area educator W.R. Rochelle, began the foundation for the agency to offer supports for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. These supports would enhance skills necessary for these individuals to become as independent as possible in our community. Today’s Rochelle Center continues that mission with community integration, employment, in addition to residential services. For more information, call 601.254.0673 or visit www.rochellecenter.org.

ABOUT SADDLE UP!

The mission of Saddle Up! is to provide children and youth with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational and recreational activities with horses. Saddle Up! offers recreational therapeutic riding, physical and occupational therapy (hippotherapy), a school-based equine assisted learning program, the Saddle Up! Equestrian Club, and workshops/seminars. Saddle Up! is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center and the only member center in Tennessee of the American Hippotherapy Association. For more information, please visit www.saddleupnashville.org.

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Halloween Blowout

6:30 pm | Saturday, Oct 28th
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Saturday, October 28th
Fairview Recreation Center
2714 Fairview Blvd.
Fairview, TN 37062

Join us on this spooky evening with your favorite villains while we enjoy carnival games, costume contest, prizes and more! At the end of the night, you can take part in our balloon drop that contains over 2,000 balloons, which will be stuffed with goodies and fall from the sky!

2017 WCAR Golf Scramble

12:00 pm | Monday, Sep 25th
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WCAR’s 29th Annual Golf Scramble is scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2017 at Hideaway at Arrington. This highly anticipated and attended annual event benefits the REALTOR Good Works Foundation. Please let us know how your organization would like to be included in the 2017 WCAR Golf Tournament!

Oktoberfest at Oaklands Mansion

5:00 pm | Saturday, Sep 23rd
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by Deidre copyMurfreesboro, Tenn. —Oaklands will host its third-annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 23rd from 5:00 to 9:00pm. This unique “fun-raiser” supports Oaklands Mansion and features many local craft brewers such as Kinship Brews, Mantra Artisan Ales, Mid-State Brewsters, Mid-State Brew Crew, Monkey Farm, Mos Alesley Brewing, Overall Brewing, Panther Creek Brews, Sinking Creek Farms, Smackdab Brewing, Steel Barrel Brewing Company, VonSeitz Theoreticales, Vitruvian Artisan Ales, as well as Murfreesboro’s own, The Green Dragon Pub and Brewery. In addition to this impressive list of craft brewers, we also welcome the number one independently owned cider producer in the nation, Bold Rock. They are bringing their multi award-winning IPAs.

Festival-goers will experience energetic live music from local bands Smokebreak and The Accidental Trio and enjoy delicious treats from local food trucks such as Christie Q’s BBQ, Coma Food, and FitzWillys. While at Oaklands, visit our friends from Middle Tennessee State University’s Fermentation Science Program. They are joining us for the evening to share information about their exciting new program and the art of craft beer.  Don’t miss a thing! You can also watch local games on our giant screen.

Oktoberfest 2017 at Oaklands Mansion is made possible by the generosity of our presenting sponsors, Gray CPA, PLLC, Regal Title and VIP Murfreesboro.  

Advanced admission for craft beer drinkers $35

Advanced admission for designated drivers $15

Gate admission for craft beer drinkers $40

Gate admission for designated drivers $20

Advance sales will run until 4pm on September 22, 2017.

Tickets available at Oaklands Mansion’s Visitors Center and on our website: OaklandsMansion.org. Find Oaklands Mansion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

Protect Your Pets in an Emergency

8:09 pm | Friday, Sep 1st
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Incoming heavy rains prompt microchip clinics

With the remnants of Hurricane Harvey expected to bring heavy rain, possible flooding and a tornado threat to Middle Tennessee in the next few days, Williamson County Animal Center is urging all pet owners to have an emergency plan in place for their pets.

Pets often get lost during weather emergencies, and a simple microchip is one way to insure your pet can be identified and returned to you. The shelter is offering microchips for $15 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily through Friday, September 1. Both dogs and cats can be chipped, and it is a quick, simple procedure that only takes minutes. Dogs should be leashed, and cats should be in carriers. You do not have to be a Williamson County resident to get a microchip.

The shelter also urges all pet owners to have a plan in place which includes a pet emergency kit, a buddy system with friends or neighbors, and transportation. Learn more about being prepared for pet emergencies at www.aspca.org.

The Williamson County Animal Center is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr. in Franklin. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. (Closed Labor Day, September 4.)  Currently, the adoption fee for all kittens and cats is waived. Adult dog adoptions are $50, and puppies are $85. Adoptable animals can be viewed at www.adoptwcac.org. For more information, call (615) 790-5590 or like Williamson County Animal Center on Facebook.

SHELTER WAIVES CAT/KITTEN ADOPTION FEES

8:04 pm | Wednesday, Aug 30th
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Urgent plea for adopters

Franklin, TN – For the second time this summer, Williamson County Animal Center in Franklin is overflowing with adoptable cats and kittens. To promote adoption and relieve overcrowding, Shelter Director Laura Chavarria said the shelter is waiving the cat and kitten adoption fees until further notice. Adoptions do require an approved application and include vaccinations, spay or neuter (or $50 returnable deposit) and microchip.

Chavarria says that many of the young immature kittens that have been cared for in foster homes since late May and June have now become eligible for adoption. “Our fosters are bringing in litters of kittens daily, and they are overwhelming our capacity. We are appealing to the public for help.  If you have ever wanted a kitten or cat, now is the time to be a hero and adopt.”  Intake numbers skyrocketed in June, with 345 cats received at the shelter, an all-time high for a one-month period.  The steady intake continued with 205 in July and a surge to 300  in August.

Chavarria continues to stress the importance of spaying and neutering pets. “This annual seasonal influx of kittens could be relieved,” she says, “if more people had their cats spayed and neutered. One unspayed female, her mate and all of their offspring can result in over 2,000 births in four years, and two million in eight years.” The shelter offers a low-cost feline spay/neuter program to county residents (call for details).  

The Williamson County Animal Center is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr. in Franklin. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. (Closed Labor Day, September 4.)  The adoption fee for adult cats and dogs is $50; puppies are $85. Adoptable animals can be viewed at www. adoptwcac.org. For more information, call (615) 790-5590 or like Williamson County Animal Center on Facebook.

Relive Eric Church’s Holdin’ My Own Tour: Over 100 Live Recordings Released IN “61 Days in Church”

4:36 pm | Wednesday, Aug 30th
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Selections from Every Holdin’ My Own 2017 Tour Stop Will Be Released Beginning Today Through the End of the Year Exclusively to Apple Music

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Sixty-one tour dates, an average of 37 songs per night, totaling over 200 hours of live music. That’s what Eric Church ultimately played in a five-month period spanning January 13 through May 27, 2017. In an issue takeover, Church hinted something big was to come post-tour telling Billboard, “We recorded all of it. We had some [songs] that I was adamant that I wouldn’t rehearse with the band. I would tell the band a couple hours before the show, ‘This is the song we’re going to do,’ and then I wouldn’t see them until we did it, when we played live…’” says the man Stereogum calls “our greatest working rock star.” Now, those recordings are being released across 61 Days in Church. Beginning today fans will have access to 30 initial live recordings from various stops across North America. Then, subsequent releases through the end of the year – including some catalogue and cover songs as well as songs inspired by events that happened while he was on the road – released chronologically to complete the list. The tracks will initially be released only on the Apple Music platform for a two-week period before being made available on all streaming services. 

“I had so much fun learning songs that were unique to whatever city we found ourselves in,” Church reflects. “I learned a lot about each place, and it was special to see the crowd react to the songs that were only for them.  I’m glad we recorded it and can relive it forever.”

With the unique, individual tour posters from each tour stop serving as the artwork for each week’s release, 61 Days in Church drops just as fans can see a different show from Church as he takes the stage in Tahoe this Labor Day weekend for two sold-out nights at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena.

Church’s Holdin’ My Own Tour sold 930,000 tickets at the end of its run notching his as the top music tour in the first quarter of 2017 (Pollstar), but as Dave Brooks (Billboard Magazine) noted, “Fans will remember that tour by another metric: the marathon three-and- a-half hours Church played nightly as he crisscrossed the United States and Canada.”

Information on 61 Days in Church can be found here: ericchurch.com/sixtyonedaysinchurch and see remaining 2017 shows at ericchurch.com/events.

Upcoming Classes at Franklin Recreation Complex

6:01 pm | Friday, Aug 25th
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Franklin, TN Community

 

WATERCOLOR JOINS UPCOMING CLASSES

Franklin Recreation Complex

Franklin, TN – The Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., offers activities for all ages in including classes in adult watercolor, preschool musical theatre, mindfulness, kids cooking, adult painting, piano lessons and line dancing. Broaden your horizons and try something new!

 

Basic Watercolor & Pencil Techniques

Try watercolor—learn painting and brush techniques, color mixing, special effects and more. This new class will also teach pencil techniques, design, composition and creating mood. Professional artist and instructor Tim Pafford will teach this class for teens and adults at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. No experience is necessary. This ongoing class meets on Tuesday evenings, August 1-September 19, ($30 per class, #10043) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration is also open for a September 26-November 21 session ($240, 8 weeks, #10063). Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com.

  

Color Wheels-Homeschool Art Class

Each week, students in this ongoing art class will explore art history, techniques, styles and artists from the past and present. A variety of media will be used to create rich experiences for each child.  Instructor: Shelly Egly. Color Wheels for homeschoolers meets Fridays, September 1-29 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. For ages 5-11.  The fee is $70 for the five-week session. Register on line at www.wcparksandrec.com   (activity # 10299).

 

Piano

Private piano lessons are offered on Fridays in 30-minute time slots. Learn note reading skills, music theory and artistic technique.  For ages 4 through adults. Contact instructor James Weinberg to set up lesson times: 615-268-2296.The Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., 615-790-5719.

 

Sticky Fingers Preschool Art Club

Enhance and celebrate you preschooler’s creativity by enrolling them in the Sticky Fingers Preschool Art Club at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Ms. Shelly offers educational art experiences geared to young children (ages 3 to 6, potty-trained), with 2 to 3 works of art completed in each class. Choose Fridays, September 1-29 ($60 for 5 classes, #10070) or Mondays, September 11-25 ($36 for 3 classes, #10067). Both classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register on line at www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

Color Wheels-After School Art

Join the fun as explore art history, techniques, styles, and famous artists from past to present.  This class is for kids 5 to 11 years, and meets Wednesdays, September 6-27 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fee is $58. Registration is online at www.wcparksandrec.com (#10064). This class meets at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.

 

Preschool Musical Theatre

Theatre professional Julia Nolan leads this fun Preschool Musical Theatre class for ages 3-5 years. Learn songs and dances along with theatre games to perform for parents, family and friends. Class meets Wednesdays, September 6-27 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The course fee is $80m and registration is open at www.wcparksandrec.com (activity # 10334).

 

 

Mommy & Me Movement

Bring the kids, ages 0-4 months for a fun and energetic 30-minute movement class. Moms and kids will dance, sing, bond and make memories. Dads, grandparents and caregivers are welcome.  Mommy & Me Movement meets on Mondays, beginning September 11 from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.  General admission fees apply. (Class is free to all premium family pass holders.)

 

Kids Cooking Class

Kids will tantalize their taste buds and have fun with food in this Kids Cooking Class, September 18-October 24 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Class meets on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p./m. and is for ages 8 to 12.  Learn kitchen skills and nutrition while making guacamole, pizza dough, sauces, no-bake cookies and more! The course is $120, and registration is open at www.wcparksandrec.com (activity #10305).

 

Safe Kids 101

Does your child know where your first aid kit is kept? What if someone tried to break in while they were home alone? This 3-hour course trains kids (ages 9 to 12) to be safe at home and in the community, receiving hands-on training for serious situations but in a fun, memorable way.  Includes a Smart Kids workbook. Class meets Saturday, September 30 from 1:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. To register, go to www.smartkids101.com-Programs. $35 per child.

 

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community.  Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com.  You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

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