Enjoy a free scoop of Moose Tracks ice cream, and Moose Tracks will donate $1 to Operation Finally Home.
Franklin Tennessee’s 2015 Fourth of July celebration begins at 10:00 a.m. downtown Franklin, then move to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm at dusk for a spectacular fireworks show. The event is coordinated by The Franklin Lions Club and Zia Music in conjunction with the City of Franklin, and benefits The Franklin Lions Club.
This year’s 4th of July Celebration will focus on family fun and include great music, quality crafts, tasty food, antique cars, and a large kids zone. Downtown Franklin is the perfect location to have a festival and community event such as “Franklin on the Fourth”.
The free festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th, with bluegrass music playing from the stage. Food vendors include everything from roasted corn on the cob to BBQ; ice cream to nachos; and corn dogs to smoothies. Craft vendors will fill the area with wood working, jewelry and other handmade items.
Our presenting sponsors, Kroger and Williamson Medical Center, will have booths right on the Square. Antique cars will line Main Street between the square and 4th Avenue. The kid’s zone on 3rd Avenue North will have inflatables, a petting zoo, and pony rides. The always fun Children’s Parade begins lining up at 4:45 and starts at 5 p.m.
The Weiner mobile is coming to Franklin on the Fourth. They will have Wiener Whistles to hand out as well as hot dog cutouts for fun photos at the vehicle and iPads for people to try their hand at the new Wiener mobile racing app.
The fireworks at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm are sponsored by WAKM and the City of Franklin. People are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets to view the show. The fireworks are expected to begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.
No alcohol is allowed in City Parks. Fireworks and sparklers are illegal within Franklin City limits and are strictly prohibited in City Parks. Dogs must be kept on leashes at all time, unless inside the K-9 Korral. Please keep in mind that large crowds, repeated flashing lights and loud noises are likely to have a traumatic effect on your dog, so we recommend leaving pets at home.
For information on the Fireworks, tune in to WAKM AM-950 or call the Parks Department Event hotline at 615-550-6947. You can also go to http://www.tneventinfo.com/fr_4thofjuly.cfm
The following is a list of the day’s activities:
10:00 a.m. Festival begins, kid zone open!
3:15 p.m. “Big Shoes” Band
4:45 p.m. Line up for the Children’s Parade Begins
5:00p.m. The Children’s Parade
5:15 p.m. Speeches, Recognitions, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem
5:30 p.m. “Franklin Dixie” Band
6:30 p.m. “Radio Days” Big Band and Swing Dance
9:00 p.m. Fireworks Begin Sponsored by WAKM & City of Franklin
(Park at Harlinsdale Farm)
Vintage Baseball
June 21, 2015 – Double header – 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm
After nearly 150 years, a Civil War-era style of baseball will once again be played in Tennessee. Vintage base ball (yes, it was two words in the 1860s) was revived in the Mid-South when the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball was formed in 2013. Carnton Plantation is pleased to be the home field for the Franklin Farriers. The base ball games are free to the public.
Join us for a special evening that will include dinner and discussions about the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Speakers include Eric A. Jacobson, Nancy Bassett, and Rod Heller. Tickets are limited and are on sale now. All proceeds benefit the McGavock Confederate Cemetery Corporation and The Battle of Franklin Trust. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
The Tennessee Association of Vintage Base ball was established in 2012 to entertain and educate our communities by recreating the civility of 19th century base ball.We promote living history by bringing the 19th century to life through base ball events that use the rules, equipment, costumes and culture of the 1860s. We provide cultural enrichment and education programs and activities to youth and adults that emphasize honor, team play, respectful conduct and community pride. Our goal is to exemplify to youth and adults alike the values that are lacking in modern-day athletic programs, and encourage a sense of belonging regardless of race, gender, religious conviction or physical ability.
In addition to monthly living history events during the playing season, we do demonstrations and workshops for youth and senior groups, museums, historical societies, corporations and others year-round. These programs are designed to provide history in a fun as well as educational manner; develop team-building skills; and/or for pure entertainment. Should you care to have two teams play an exhibition game at your event, we will work with you to schedule such an event.If you would like to learn more about these services, please contact us.
Board of Directors
Michael Thurmon – Commissioner of Base Ball
Trapper Haskins – Vice President
Tim Morgan – Treasurer
J. B. Brown – Chief Communication Officer
Jeff Wells – Secretary
Brad Hughes – Player Representative
Upcoming Games:
Bring your blankets, chairs, picnics, families and friends for the Crockett Park Concert Series in Brentwood. Concerts take place on Sundays starting on June 7, and ending on July 12. Admission is free. The lineup this season includes the following: The Nashville Symphony, Groove Addiction, South Street Players, The WannaBeatles and Who’s Bad: Michael Jackson Tribute Band. For more details visit brentwood-tn.org.
13th Annual NISSAN Taste of Music City
9:07 pm | Saturday, Jun 6th
The NISSAN Taste of Music City is gearing up for its 13th annual event taking place at Public Square Park on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Festivities are from 5 – 9 PM with live music, food and beverage samples from some of Nashville’s best local restaurants, distilleries and breweries.
The NISSAN Taste of Music City will once again be hosting an all inclusive event so that attendees can enjoy unlimited tastings for one price. There will be a limited number of tickets available which can be purchased in advance online at TasteOfMusicCity.com for $55 (plus tax) or at the gates for $65 (plus tax) if not sold out. Tickets are still available and include all food and beverage samples from some of Nashville’s best restaurants and beverages that call Music City home.
US Foods and Springer Mountain Farms will both be returning as Presenting Sponsors to provide a one-of-a-kind food tasting experience.
Participating restaurants/food vendors:
| 1808 Grille | Granite City Food & Brewery | Noelle |
| 312 Pizza Company | Hillwood Pub | Nothing Bundt Cakes |
| 8 Lavender Lane Catering | Jim N Nicks | Rainforest Café |
| Aquarium Nashville | Just Love | Rumours East |
| Brooklyn Brothers Pizza | MAFIAoZA’s | Silo |
| Blue Coast Burrito | Magnolia South | The Farm House |
| Chateau West | Margot Café | The Peach Truck |
| Commerce Street Grille – Renaissance | Mason’s | Uncle Bud’s |
| Dan’s Gourmet Mac & Cheese | MistaDales | Urban Grub |
| Delivery Dudes | Monchita’s Homemade Cobbler | Whiskey Kitchen |
| Ember’s Ski Lodge | Mrs. Grissom’s Salads | Wicked Kitchen Food Truck |
The following beverages will also be on site:
| Alley Cat Tea | Yazoo | Blue Chair Bay Rum | |||
| Woodchuck | Bonfire Wines | White Lightning | |||
| Cayman Jack | Valley of the Moon | Lake Sonoma | |||
| Quivira | La Follette | Torbreck | |||
| Cielo | Corsair | Falls City | |||
| Walker Feed Co | Stonehaus | Global Beer Network | |||
| Stiegl | Jack Daniels Fire | Southern Pride Distillery | |||
| Sierra Nevada | Jamba Juice | Napa Smith | |||
| Shipyard | Saturday Night Red | Lonely Cow | |||
| Hidden Jewel | Rivulet Artisan Pecan Liqueur | Heroes Vodka | |||
| Redeye Bloody Mary | Pickers Vodka | ||||
Art Four Sale, instrumental Jazz/Pop group, will be kicking off the event at 5 PM. Following at 7 PM, Ben Sturgell will take the stage with a Soft Pop and Rock combination.
Once again, the NISSAN Taste of Music City is proud to raise funds and awareness for The District, a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to economic and community revitalization of three historic districts and their contiguous areas in downtown Nashville. The District’s programs seek to foster and stimulate growth of a district identity, community spirit, civic pride and unity while promoting the people in the area and to further retain downtown Nashville’s historic character.
More information regarding the event, tickets, and more can be found at TasteOfMusicCity.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/TasteOfMusicCity.
NISSAN Taste of Music City is sponsored by NISSAN, Springer Mountain Farms, US Foods, MAFIAoZA’S, Cayman Jack, Classic Party Rentals, America’s Motor Sports, NuCO2, DO615, Xfintiy, Yelp, Nashville Lifestyles, Nashville Scene and The Big 98 WSIX.
Twice each year, Nashville Originals member restaurants offer special menu items and deals that you won’t want to miss! The next event is set for Monday, August 24, through Sunday, August 30, 2015. Click the restaurant below to view each unique #NashvilleRestaurantWeek menu from the previous Restaurant Week (eateries listed in alphabetical order).
55 South • Alegria • Boundr’y • The Bunganut Pig • Cabana • Caffe Nonna (Lunch and Dinner) • Chago’s Cantina • Copper Kettle (Franklin and Nashville) • Cork & Cow • Cross Corner Bar & Grill • Crow’s Nest • Elliston Place Soda Shop • Fido • Finezza Italian Bistro • Fleet Street Pub • Flyte World Dining and Wine • Germantown Cafe • GRAY’S on Main • Holland House • Jackson’s • Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse • MAFIAoZA’S • Martin’s BBQ • McCabe Pub • Mere Bulles • Midtown Cafe (Lunch) • Midtown Cafe (Dinner) • Nonna’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar • Noshville Delicatessen (Green Hills and Midtown) • Peg Leg Porker • The Pineapple Room at Cheekwood • Pizza Perfect • PM • Provence Breads & Cafe • Puckett’s Boat House • Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant (5th & Church) • Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant (Franklin) • Red Pony • The Row • Rumours East • Saffire • Salsa • Silly Goose • Sole Mio • South Street • Suzy Wong’s House of Yum • Table 3 (Lunch and Dinner) • Tin Angel • Urban Grub • Valentino’s Ristorante • Watermark Restaurant • Wild Iris • The Yellow Porch
Some restaurants are still developing their specials. More menus coming soon.
Nashville Symphony Compose-Your-Own Subscription
8:38 pm | Saturday, Jun 6th
The Nashville Symphony is offering Compose Your Own (C-Y-O) subscription packages for all upcoming concerts at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, giving ticket buyers the exclusive opportunity to mix and match from more than 100 performances and enjoy savings up to 20 percent.
All available for purchase as part of a C-Y-O package, highlights of the Nashville Symphony’s concert calendar include:
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Beethoven’s Ninth with the Nashville Symphony – September 10-13, 2015
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Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons with the Nashville Symphony — September 24-26, 2015
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Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos with the Nashville Symphony — October 22-25, 2015
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Kristin Chenoweth with the Nashville Symphony — December 8-9, 2015
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Smokey Robinson with the Nashville Symphony —December 10-11, 2015
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Joshua Bell with Academy of St. Martin in the Fields — March 15, 2016
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Alabama with the Nashville Symphony — May 12-14, 2016
The more concerts you purchase, the bigger the savings and the better the benefits:
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3 to 5 Concert Package: 10 percent discount on select tickets, $10 parking and unlimited exchanges ($5 per exchange)
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6 to 8 Concert Package: 15 percent discount on select tickets, $8 parking and unlimited free exchanges
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9+ Concert Package: 20 percent discount on select tickets, $8 parking and unlimited free exchanges
CYO subscribers also enjoy a number of additional benefits including pre-sale access to added concerts, additional discounts on select concerts, reduced service charges, payment plan options, local deals at Nashville-area merchants and more.
For more information on Compose Your Own subscription packages, call the Nashville Symphony Box Office at 
615.687.6400 or visit www.NashvilleSymphony.org/CYO.
615.687.6400 or visit www.NashvilleSymphony.org/CYO.ROBERT HICKS TO SIGN ‘WIDOW OF THE SOUTH’ AT HERITAGE TOUR THIS WEEKEND
8:25 pm | Friday, Jun 5th
Robert Hicks, author of The New York Times Bestseller The Widow of the South and active preservationist, will sign copies of his famed book during the 40th Annual Heritage Tour, June 6th and 7th. Tour ticket holders can stop by The Masonic Lodge-Hiram Lodge #7–one of the historic properties on the weekend circuit–this Saturday or Sunday to have a chance to speak with Hicks and talk about the building’s important role in Civil War.
Hicks’ best-selling novel centers around the afternoon of the Battle of Franklin–five of the bloodiest hours of the Civil War–and highlights the Masonic Lodge (circa 1823-1826), which served as the local barracks for the Union soldiers during wartime occupation. He will be on site from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Each summer, members and supporters of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County open their homes and businesses as part of the Heritage Tour, showcasing the community’s dedication to protecting those resources as part of its legacy. In addition to the Masonic Lodge, this year’s event features nine properties, including six personal homes.
Now in its 40th year, the Tour invites the public inside historic residences, commercial structures and notable examples of sensitive infill within historic districts this Saturday and Sunday. The event acts as a fundraiser for our non-profit preservation organization, and underscores the importance of protecting the architectural and cultural heritage of Williamson County.
J. Edward and Brenda Campbell, a husband-wife team of real estate brokers in Franklin, have been named as chairs for the 2015 event. They say the benefit’s theme this year is “Experience History Beyond the Door,” and will expand past personal homes into historic sites that also have rich stories to tell.
“All of these buildings are within historic environments, and hold special significance to the Foundation and its efforts,” said J. Edward. “By purchasing a ticket, participants are given a first-hand look at why the organization works so tirelessly to preserve our cultural inheritance. This tour acts as an educational vehicle for both the public and the Foundation.”
Tour destinations–several of which are located in Historic Downtown Franklin, within walking distance of each other–include:
- The Masonic Lodge-Hiram Lodge #7, circa 1823-1826, was the barracks for the Union soldiers during wartime occupation.
- FirstBank at Five Points (ca. 1924) is a stunning example of an early commercial building that has served for decades as downtown Franklin’s post office, and recently underwent a complete renovation.
- The Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church is a Romanesque Revival structure built in 1888 that stands as the third house of worship to be established in downtown Franklin.
- The Hicks-Friesinger House on 5th Avenue South is a ca. 1878 home renovated in 2015.
- The Turley-Marshall House on West Main Street is a ca. 1880 home that once resembled Italianate style and now stands as an English Tudor.
- The Smith-Hardcastle House (ca. 1893) on Fair Street is a beautifully restored two-storey Victorian home.
- The Ross House on Lewisburg Avenue was built in 2010 in a way that seamlessly blends old with new, and offers a breath of fresh Cape Cod air in Franklin.
- The Breezeway at The John Herbert House (ca. 1830) on Clovercroft Road is the oldest double-pen dogtrot log house in Williamson County.
- The Ogilvie Place-Beech Hill Farm, built in 1796 in College Grove, showcases an original log cabin with additions in an early-American style that has been “home” to six generations of Ogilvies.
- The historic Rest Haven Cemetery on Fourth Avenue North will feature a costumed re-enactor portraying John McEwen, the Civil War-era mayor of Franklin.
The 40th Annual Heritage Tour is presented by Synergy Realty Network and Homeland Title. Tickets are $30 if purchased online before 5 p.m. on June 5th, and $35 at the door. Tour hours are generally 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special hours for Rest Haven Cemetery and Historic First Presbyterian Church. To learn more, go to www.historicfranklin.com/