Carnton: Summer Concert Series

12:00 am | Monday, Aug 24th

Come to beautiful Historic Carnton Plantation for its seventh annual Summer Concert Series. Enjoy live music, picnicking and fantastic sunsets in good company. You also can take this opportunity to stroll through the 1847 garden or tour the historic home – the choice is yours – but you can be sure that there will be plenty to entertain all.

Tickets: Adults (ages 13+) are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate for each concert. Children (ages 6-12) are $5 in advance or at the gate for each concert.
Free for 5 and under. Food and drinks are available for purchase on-site, including soft drinks, beer and wine.

Guests can buy their picnic or bring their own, but please refrain from bringing grills and pets. For more information, visit http://www.battleoffranklintrust.org/sunsetconcertseries.htm or call 615.794.0903.

The last concert takes place this Sunday, August 30, and will feature 7 Bridges Band.

The gates open at 4:30 p.m. The concerts are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The concert is held on the east lawn next to the house. Parking is free. Restrooms are onsite. Food and drinks are available for purchase or attendees may bring their own (including alcohol). No tents, grills or pets are allowed. Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule the concert.

16th Annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala

6:30 pm | Saturday, Aug 22nd

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Bridges Domestic Violence Center will host its 16^th Annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala art deco style on Saturday, August 22 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Jamison Hall at The Factory at Franklin. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Roaring 20s fashion. Women of Williamson, formerly Soroptimist International of Franklin, is the presenting sponsor. Other supporters include the First Tennessee Foundation, Molly Maids, Williamson Medical Center, and over 10 additional local businesses.

For more information please visit Jokers & Jackpots.

July 2015 Home Sales Statistics

3:36 am | Friday, Aug 21st

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Updates from the WCAR:It’s been a month to celebrate for Williamson County on multiple levels. Not only have we seen record highs in home closings and median price, but REALTORS® are encouraged by the outpouring of support that led to the retention of Dr. Mike Looney as superintendent for Williamson County Schools. We believe there is a direct correlation between strong schools and economic development. The retention of Dr. Looney ensures continued stability for our children’s education and our community.In addition to the 7.8% year-over-year closings increase, median price continues to climb. The $415,000 median price for July 2015 is up 3.8% from 2014. This signals the eighth month in a row where the median price has exceeded $400,000 for Williamson County.Inventory remains low for the county as the housing market attempts to keep pace with demand. Subtracting the pending properties from the active properties reveals 1,232 actual available homes, or roughly a two month supply. Right now there are fewer homes available, selling faster and for higher prices than they have since before the Great Recession. For those homeowners considering selling, this is a great time to enter the market. There is virtually no competition and demand is high. For buyers, the low inventory means finding the right home for the right price is difficult. Buyers are encouraged to consult REALTORS® who have the connections and experience to find deals before they hit the market and to negotiate aggressively.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR

6:00 pm | Friday, Aug 14th

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15 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!

For more information please visit Williamson County Fair.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR

6:00 pm | Thursday, Aug 13th

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For more information please visit Williamson County Fair.

Soar Adventure Tower

3:12 am | Thursday, Aug 13th

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SOAR Adventure Tower, an aerial adventure park designed by Germany’s KristallTurm is set to open on August 15 in Franklin, TN.

The new attraction in Middle Tennessee features a 50 foot tall, 10,000 square foot aerial adventure with four levels and more than 120 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults both mentally and physically.

“We are thrilled to be the first aerial adventure park of this size to open in the United States. SOAR Adventure Tower is a destination where families can play together, take risks, and push their limits in a safe and controlled environment,” said Kevin Vanderkolk, owner. “SOAR Adventure Tower embraces today’s fitness and healthy lifestyles.”

SOAR Adventure Tower celebrates Music City by featuring elements themed with music and allowing climbers to play an actual drum set suspended 20 feet above the ground. Additionally, local musicians will perform live each Thursday night at SOAR Adventure Tower.

Safety is our top priority at SOAR Adventure Tower, utilizing the highest quality of safety equipment and technology on the market. The Safe Link SSB ensures the climber is never detached from a safety line. Once attached, the interconnected carabiners can only be opened one at a time.

“This one of a kind experience and amazing environment makes for the perfect event setting for school field trips, birthday parties, youth groups, team building, corporate events, and family outings. SOAR Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for your next adventure,” added Vanderkolk.

The KristallTurm® rope course is renowned for highest quality and safety standards. There are 18 KristallTurm Aerial Adventure Parks worldwide. Their headquarters is located in Lenggries, Germany.

SOAR Adventure Tower is Middle Tennessee’s newest family-friendly attraction: a modern aerial adventure park in North America.

Perfect for birthday parties, group outings, team building events, fun family activities, corporate retreats and private parties, SOAR Adventure Tower offers a full range of event and party options for any size group. SOAR Adventure Tower is located at 3794 Carothers Parkway in Franklin, Tennessee. For more information, visit: www.soaradventure.com.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR

6:00 pm | Wednesday, Aug 12th

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For more information please visit Williamson County Fair.

Bootlegger’s Bash

7:20 pm | Tuesday, Aug 11th

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Saturday evening, the fifth annual Bootleggers Bash event was held at Carnton Plantation. 210 guests gathered in the garden amidst the ambiance of string lighting and enjoyed an evening of mingling, snapping photos in the photo booth and tasting from Tennessee distilleries. The food provided by Chef Penelope was loved by all who attended, and guests found themselves dancing to the sweet acoustic sounds provided by Hot Club Time Machine. All proceeds benefited the Battle of Franklin Trust.

Check out the party pics!

Bridal Event at the Factory in Franklin

7:18 pm | Tuesday, Aug 11th

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Purchase your first two tickets free by registering on www.herecomethebridesbridalshow.com. You can purchase more tickets on our web or the day of the show for $8.00 or $5.00 if you bring a non-expired canned good for the needy

This Bridal Show is different from all other bridal shows. It is not only informative, but entertaining! You will be treated to an array of vendor displays, a high energy fashion show, over $15,000 in prize giveaways, including a romantic weekend giveaway, and Here Come The Brides Bridal Show’s signature “bridal war games” where brides compete on stage for prizes. The first 100 brides at the door receive a free weekender bag with gifts. If you have attended other shows, you still have not attended one quite like ours. Come enjoy the day. Trust us, your fiancé, will even enjoy it. Your first two tickets are free by registering on herecomethebridesbridalshow.com You can purchase more tickets online or at the door the day of the show. If you bring a NON-EXPIRED canned good for the local food bank, than your ticket is only $5.00 versus $8.00. Vendors, it is not too late to join us.

Franklin Classic

6:59 pm | Tuesday, Aug 11th

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Lace up your running shoes and get ready, set, go!!

Location
Public Square
Franklin, TN 37064

Schedule
5:45am Registration Opens
7:00am 10K Run
8:30am 5K Walk/Run
9:30am 1K Kids Fun Run 10:00am Award Ceremony

Parking
All parking in downtown Franklin is free. There are two public parking garages
located on Second Avenue South and Fourth Avenue South.

Important Information

10K is reserved for runners and joggers
5K is for both Runners and Walkers
We are unable to allow pets on the running course
Baby joggers are allowed on the 5K and 10K runs, but must start at the end to avoid congestion
10K course time limit is 1 hour and 30 minutes ( 15 minute per mile pace)

Race Management & Timing
Race Management and Timing is provided by Start 2 Finish

Weather Policy
We expect our event to happen rain or shine. However, the safety of our participants is of paramount concern. In the event of adverse conditions (Tornado Warning, Tornado Watch, Thunderstorm, Heavy Rain, or any other extreme weather condition), the Race Director, in communication with the local law enforcement and the city, may delay the event, cancel the event, or make changes to the race course. If the event is canceled more than 12 hours before the event, we will notify participants via the race website, email and social media. If the event is canceled less than 12 hours before the event we will notify participants via social media. Participants will be notified via email where they can pick up their race packets if they have not already done so. Refunds will not be issued if the event is canceled for Adverse Weather Conditions.

Kids Zone
We offer a FREE Kids zone with lots of fun activities for children of all ages including face painting, balloons, obstacle courses, make your own trail mix and much more!