WINE DOWN MAIN STREET

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A unique wine-tasting event in historic downtown Franklin that benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Franklin/Williamson County

Taste food from 30+ regional restaurants – Enjoy live music on the square – Enjoy more than 170 wines provided by Lipman.

Mix and mingle with interesting people. Past attendees have been from 35 Tennessee cities, 26 states, Australia, England, France, Japan and Hong Kong. Enjoy one of the area’s best events; Wine Down Main Street was voted best fundraising event in Williamson County ten consecutive years. Feel confident that all proceeds will benefit over 4,000 Middle Tennessee youth served locally at nine Boys & Girls Clubs in Davidson and Williamson Counties. For further information, email Denise Carothers or call 615-628-8188.

For more than 115 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee has enabled all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Annually, more than 4,000 youth walk through the doors of the nine Middle Tennessee Boys & Girls Clubs.  Clubs are located in Davidson & Williamson counties. Clubs provide a safe place, professional caring staff, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.  Learn more at bgcmt.org or follow them on facebook or twitter

The Franklin Farmers Market

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Picture of the franklin farmers market with people walking around, shopping in the warm sunThe Franklin Farmers Market is a true Tennessee farmers market!

From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday

Spring/Summer Market:  April thru Oct,  8am – 1pm
Fall/Winter Market:  Nov thru March,  9am – 12pm

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Brentwood Farmers Market

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The Brentwood Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday from 4:00-7:00 pm, June 6th through August 29th. CityPark Brentwood is located at the intersection of Franklin Road and Executive Center Drive, and the Brentwood Farmer’s Market will be held on the greenspace in front of the Mooreland Mansion. The Brentwood Farmers Market is a “producer only” market, meaning all goods sold must be grown, baked or made by the merchant. Most merchants are local to Middle Tennessee. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/cityparkbrentwood/.

Boyle Investment Company owns and operates CityPark Brentwood. Boyle is sponsoring the weekly, seasonal farmers market on the property as a way to provide the Brentwood community with convenient access to high quality, locally produced goods in a relaxed, friendly and fun environment. For vendor applications, please email farmersmarketbrentwood@gmail.com.

About CityPark

CityPark is a vibrant, pedestrian friendly mixed-use community located in the central business and retail district of Brentwood, Tennessee. The 33-acre CityPark is comprised of 500,000 square feet of office space, 40,000 square feet of retail and restaurant amenities, and a 126-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel. The property is strategically situated on Franklin Road, for optimal access and visibility.

About Boyle Nashville

Boyle Investment Company is committed to creating engaging, sustainable mixed-use commercial and residential communities with a conservative approach and commitment to quality. Boyle provides on-site leasing, management, and development services at CityPark Brentwood. www.boyle.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Franklin Farmers Market

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Picture of the franklin farmers market with people walking around, shopping in the warm sunThe Franklin Farmers Market is a true Tennessee farmers market!

From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday!

Spring/Summer Market:  April thru Oct,  8am – 1pm
Fall/Winter Market:  Nov thru March,  9am – 12pm

Picture of multiple baskets with a variety of vegetables at the Franklin farmers marketPicture of people shopping outside under white tents at the Franklin farmers market

The Franklin Farmers Market

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Picture of the franklin farmers market with people walking around, shopping in the warm sunThe Franklin Farmers Market is a true Tennessee farmers market!

From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday

Spring/Summer Market:  April thru Oct,  8am – 1pm
Fall/Winter Market:  Nov thru March,  9am – 12pm

Picture of multiple baskets with a variety of vegetables at the Franklin farmers marketPicture of people shopping outside under white tents at the Franklin farmers market

PHASE ONE CONSTRUCTION STARTING AT MCEWEN NORTHSIDE IN COOL SPRINGS

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PHASE ONE includes 210k SF Class A Office, Retail, Restaurants, and Multi-family

A thoughtfully designed urban mixed-use district is rising in the core of Cool Springs; vertical construction has begun on the first phase. 

(FRANKLIN, Tenn.) June 26, 2018 – In addition to the construction of the infrastructure, which is well underway, Boyle Investment Company, in partnership with Northwood Ravin, has begun construction on the first phase of vertical construction of the 45-acre McEwen Northside project in Cool Springs. This phase includes a Class A mixed-use office/retail building, unique restaurants, and luxury multi-family all organized around Central Park, a truly unique 2 acre tree lined interactive open space. Phase one will be completed in the third quarter of 2019. The total investment in McEwen Northside phase one and infrastructure is approximately $140 million. Northwestern Mutual, who has a long-standing relationship with Northwood Ravin and Boyle, is the lender for this phase. Construction for the project is being performed by a team with a long track record of delivering quality projects; Jones Bros. on the infrastructure, Bell Construction on the mixed-use office/retail building, and Northwood Ravin on the residences.

The office/retail building is 210,000 SF and has been released on a speculative basis with expected completion in September 2019 for tenant occupancy. The mixed-use office/retail building is eight stories, including 183,000 SF across seven floors of class A office above 27,000 SF ground floor retail/restaurant space.  

The multi-family residences will include 274 luxury units located within walking distance to the mixed-use office/retail buildings and the Central Park. The apartments will include 10’ ceilings, modern kitchens and bathrooms, elevator access, a premium health and fitness center, spa, and resort style pool and clubhouse.

The infrastructure includes road improvements such as extending Aspen Grove Drive from Jordan Road to McEwen Drive, connecting McEwen Northside to Cool Springs Boulevard, and adding a traffic signal at McEwen Drive and Aspen Grove Drive to connect the Whole Foods-anchored shopping center to McEwen Northside.

“McEwen Northside offers a unique urban experience in the core of the compelling Cool Springs submarket,” says Phil Fawcett, Partner at Boyle Investment Company. “Fully integrating the office, residential, retail, restaurant, hotel and open space components in an intimate and walkable district, McEwen Northside delivers a vibrant urban experience in the suburbs of Williamson County.”

Taking advantage of the high quality growth in Williamson County, McEwen Northside will build upon Cool Springs’ strengths and bring a completely new, walkable, urban experience to the region.

“McEwen Northside will be a vibrant, urban commercial ‘district’ in Cool Springs. The design integrates state-of-the-art Class A office space with a walkable campus of mixed-use amenities, all carefully planned and selected to reinforce a more collaborative and dynamic work environment,” says Thomas McDaniel, Partner and Director of Office Properties at Boyle Investment Company. “The smart blend of local and national chef-driven restaurants and retail shops, a business class hotel, interactive green spaces, and upscale residential apartments makes McEwen Northside a destination unto itself, with the added benefit of perfect proximity to the best of Cool Springs, providing a competitive advantage for companies interested in attracting and retaining top talent and driving productivity.”

The McEwen Northside office building will offer efficient floor plates and convenient covered parking via an adjacent parking garage. More importantly, the open spaces provide regular opportunities for employees to engage and collaborate in creative ways for a more productive and dynamic work environment. This intimate and vibrant urban environment in the suburbs provides a unique employee experience and works as a hiring and retention tool for top talent.

McEwen Northside offers a unique urban experience with top local and national retail and restaurant brands in the core of a leading suburban market with high disposable income.

By combining the best Nashville-native businesses with a thoughtfully curated list of benchmark brands and new-to-Nashville experiences, McEwen Northside will be the go-to destination in Cool Springs.

The 2 acre Central Park at McEwen Northside will be a unique interactive amenity in Cool Springs for gathering, meeting, dining or just relaxing to enhance the experience for all of the users of McEwen Northside. Central Park will contain outdoor meeting and work spaces, water features, an activity lawn, and an event plaza with attractive landscaping.

The sophisticated apartment residences at McEwen Northside are designed to blend seamlessly into the 45-acre urban neighborhood of plazas and parks, providing residents easy access to a dynamic community of best-in-class Nashville shopping and eating experiences, collaborative offices and contemporary hotel space. 

 

About McEwen Northside

McEwen Northside is an inviting urban experience in the vibrant Cool Springs area of Franklin, Tennessee. The unique 45-acre mixed-use environment will include approximately 750,000 square feet of Class A office space, 100,000 square feet of restaurants and specialty retail, a 150-room business-class hotel, 580 luxury apartments, and upwards of 10 acres of beautifully designed green spaces to seamlessly connect the community. https://mcewennorthside.com/

 

About Northwood Ravin

Northwood Ravin is a privately held multifamily development, construction and property management firm that serves the Southeast and currently has 6 other projects under construction or in lease up in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina, including three major mixed-use projects in Nashville, Dallas and Chapel Hill. The Northwood Ravin team has developed, managed and constructed over 46 luxury apartment communities, each individually designed and crafted for its specific site and submarket. Its current residential portfolio is comprised of 18 projects and 7,523 units across six states in the Southeast representing a gross capitalization of approximately $2 billion.

Known for its award-winning sustainable luxury apartments, Northwood Ravin prides itself on careful planning, precise execution and attention to detail.  Northwood Ravin develops apartment communities and mixed-use venues with a singular focus: to create communities that foster healthy lifestyles, neighborhood involvement and appealing living environments.  Based in North Carolina with offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Tampa, Northwood Ravin has projects from Northern Virginia to Nashville and Tampa to Dallas. www.northwoodravin.com.

 

About Boyle Investment Company

Boyle Investment Company pioneered the development of complex, large-scale mixed-use communities to transform and serve the community by setting the standard for sustainable developments that thrive over the long term. Boyle is one of the largest and most tenured real estate firms in the southeast, leading with a conservative approach and commitment to quality. Through foresight, integrity, ingenuity and commitment, Boyle Investment Company delivers results, consistently creating environments that endure the test of time.

Founded in 1933 in Memphis, the Nashville office opened in 2001 and has assembled a portfolio of approximately 3 million square feet of commercial space with 5 million additional square feet in the development and planning stages.

Boyle provides on-site commercial leasing, management, and development services at McEwen Northside. Other notable Boyle mixed-use projects include Berry Farms, Meridian Cool Springs, CityPark Brentwood and Capitol View Nashville. www.boyle.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main Street Festival

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Main Street Festival, festivals in Franklin, TN, family events, kid’s activities and events, shopping, art shows, restaurants, antiques and more!

Festivals Franklin, TN

The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival returns to downtown Franklin, TN in April 28-29, 2018 (10:00 – 6:00 Saturday and 11:00 – 5:00 Sunday).

The free spring celebration, which is one of the largest events in the Southeast, is expected to draw a crowd of thousands for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food and children’s activities.

55 South Opens Third Location in Spring Hill

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The favorite eatery by McConnell Hospitality Group opens just south of its Franklin, TN and Brentwood locations

 

NASHVILLE, TN – Spring Hill residents have just hit the restaurant jackpot. 55 South, Downtown Franklin, TN’s popular eatery that opened a second location in Brentwood last summer, will open its third restaurant at 2086 Wall St. on Tuesday, March 20.

“55 South has already made a home in both Franklin and Brentwood, TN, and we’re thrilled to bring another dining option to the Spring Hill community,” said Sharon Davis, director of operations and development at McConnell Hospitality Group. “For diners who haven’t tried 55 South, we are excited to introduce our menu and atmosphere. For those who are already fans of our Franklin and Brentwood locations, we’re happy to offer favorite dishes closer to home.”

Chef Jason McConnell offers fare that is often found along the stretch of Interstate 55 that runs all the way from Memphis to New Orleans, also known as 55 South. The highly anticipated restaurant will be neighbored by Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint (opening later this month) and a soon-to-be announced fast-casual concept by McConnell that will specialize in tacos, tortas and margaritas. The restaurant “campus” will share outdoor dining space, including a beer garden that links all three restaurants. Brunch will also be offered following the initial opening, including a limited menu of breakfast staples, along with the regular lunch and dinner menus. Drink specials will be available with the launch of brunch, such as a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, along with two- for-one mimosas.

55 South is owned by Jason McConnell, who is also the executive chef and owner of McConnell Hospitality Group. This restaurant continues McConnell’s partnership with Fresh Hospitality, whose other partnerships include Biscuit Love, The Grilled Cheeserie and Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint. The neighboring restaurants will add to the ever-growing community, and the connectivity of the concepts offers diners restaurant options that were not previously available in Spring Hill.

The Spring Hill 55 South features 3,500-square-feet with 106 seats inside and 35 seats outside. The restaurant boasts a beautiful bar with a large bourbon selection and happy hour offerings Mon. – Fri. from 3 – 6 p.m.

55 South is open Mon. – Thurs. from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri. from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat. from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sun. From 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Brunch will be available on Sat. and Sun. from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For more information about 55 South and the McConnell Hospitality Group, visit www.eat55south.com.

 

ABOUT 55 SOUTH

55 South is a restaurant concept by Jason McConnell and McConnell Hospitality Group. The restaurant currently has two locations, one in Downtown Franklin, TN and one in Brentwood, TN.  The menu showcases the chef’s take on downhome, southern comfort food from po’boys to peel-n-eat shrimp. 55 South is open seven days a week and is located at 7031 Executive Center Drive, Suite 101 in the heart of Brentwood, Tenn. 37207 and online at www.eat55south.com.

Hop & Shop Trolley

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Shopping in Franklin, TN

 

To encourage shopping local, the Downtown Franklin Association partners with The Factory at Franklin and the Franklin Transit Authority to provide free transportation with the Hop & Shop Trolley.

The shuttle is a heated and handicap accessible form of transportation for passengers to take into downtown Franklin from The Factory. Running in 30-minute shifts from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., the festive trolley will begin with special guest City of Franklin Mayor Ken Moore on Nov. 25 and will continue Dec. 2, 16 and 23.

Hop & Shop Trolley

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To encourage shopping local, the Downtown Franklin Association partners with The Factory at Franklin and the Franklin Transit Authority to provide free transportation with the Hop & Shop Trolley.

The shuttle is a heated and handicap accessible form of transportation for passengers to take into downtown Franklin from The Factory. Running in 30-minute shifts from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., the festive trolley will begin with special guest City of Franklin Mayor Ken Moore on Nov. 25 and will continue Dec. 2, 16 and 23.