Tickets range from $7 – $32.
For the last two years, the City Farmhouse Pop–up Fair has drawn visitors from around the globe to the tiny village of Leiper’s Fork, Tenn., to score antique and vintage goods from dozens of curated vendors.
Earlier this month, Kim and David Leggett—owners of the popular downtown Franklin shop from where the event derives its name—announced that due to mounting popularity, a second pop–up fair has been added June 19-20, 2015.
The Leggetts, who are nationally recognized “pickers,” say the second show was due to both attendance popularity and their fans’ requests: the pair manage the City Farmhouse Facebook page, which boasts more than 100,000 followers—many of whom lobbied for an additional show.
“We had an overwhelming amount of positive feedback after the last show,” said Kim Leggett. “It’s a great opportunity for people who love vintage and antiques to come together to collaborate and share that passion.
“The idea of hosting a second show wasn’t ours—local show-goers kept coming into the shop encouraging us to have more than one event. At first we thought it was crazy to try and put on another show, but the more we talk about it with our fans, the more encouraged we are that this one’s going to be even bigger and better than the last one!”
The host says the theme of this season’s City Farmhouse Pop–up Fair is focused on the creativity and styling ability of the vendors, all of whom search for months to find the most unusual vintage and antique “picks” for the show. Currently, vendors from 13 states are slated to exhibit their unique wares.
The design and shopping show will once again take place at the stunning “lost-in-time” gardens and mansion of the late music publisher Buddy Killen, located off Old Hillsboro Road.
Similar to last year, those who shop the City Farmhouse Pop–up Fair will find the most unusual in handpicked selections spanning all eras and styles: farmhouse, French, architectural, garden, lighting, industrial, Americana and much more. Plus, there will be live performances, food trucks, how-tos, special guest appearances and more.
New to this year’s event is an interactive design showcase, intended to inspire fair-goers on what to look for amongst the uniquely offered wares of the vendors. The showcase will feature “room-like” setting ideas for using vintage and antique pieces, and displaying collections.
Fair-goers will also have the chance to meet and interact with professional designers within the exhibit and discover unique ways to use their finds. Presenters at the showcase will include the likes of Kim Leggett, Beth Lewis of Olde Tyme Marketplace, Jason Counce of Dirt Home & Garden, and other industry leaders.
Kim Leggett says the interactive exhibition will be helpful for showcasing items that aren’t commonly used in interior design.
“Farmhouse style is one of the fastest growing trends in interior design today. More than ever, homeowners are looking for vintage and repurposed goods to decorate their homes,” she said. “The show gives them an opportunity to pick through finds from all over the country, and the interactive showcase will inspire show-goers on how to creatively style their finds in their own homes.”
The Leggetts will continue to reveal guest appearances, performances and schedules of events in the upcoming weeks on the City Farmhouse website www.cityfarmhousefranklin.com.
The City Farmhouse Pop–up Fair kicks off June 19, 2015 from 9 a.m. until Noon, with first- chance buying, a champagne toast and a burlap carpet walk. Admission to early buying is $25.00.
General admission on June 19 is from Noon to 5 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 20. General admission for both days is $10.00.
The Leggetts have also announced the dates of the annual fall Pop–up Fair, scheduled for October 16-17, 2015. More details about guest appearances, vendors and more will be announced on the website closer to the event.
Those interested in staying current with the latest at City Farmhouse can visit their website www.cityfarmhousefranklin.com to sign up for the City Farmhouse newsletter, view the blog, www.cityfarmhousefranklin.
More about City Farmhouse
City Farmhouse is a popular antiques and vintage shop located on Bridge Street in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tenn., that offers modern farmhouse style for urban and rural living.
Owners Kim and David Leggett have been “pickers” for more than 20 years, and their trained eye and vivacious personalities have earned them national acclaim, from individuals interested in following popular vintage trends to interior designers.
In addition to curating the store, the monthly pop–up store, The Fling, and the City Farmhouse Pop–up Fairs, the Leggetts exhibit at major vintage and antique events throughout the U.S. Kim is a sought-after expert for guest appearances and as a host of guided tours at fairs around the country, appearing in shows the likes of Marburger Farms, the Country Living Fair, The Nashville Shows, and more.
As a freelance interior stylist, Kim’s projects have been featured in a host of major publications, from Elle Décor and Architectural Digest to Gatherings Magazine. She also sells her finds to museums, private collectors and celebrity clientele like Ralph Lauren, Meg Ryan, Tommy Hilfiger, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood and more.
The Leggetts’ recently crossed a social media milestone, amassing more than 100,000 Facebook fans. Follow them at www.facebook.com/
Music Country Grand Prix, Franklin TN
The 27th Annual Music Country Grand Prix will be held May 30th at Brownland Farm. The Music Country Grand Prix is a premier equestrian jumping competition featuring top riders and horses from across the nation benefiting Saddle Up! therapeutic riding program.
To learn more and to purchase tickets, please visit Music Country Grand Prix.
The Music Country Grand Prix is a premier equestrian show jumping competition featuring top riders and horses from across the nation. Location/Host: Brownland Farm, 1155 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN [view map]
EVENT TIMELINE:
- 3:30pm Gates Open | Silent Auction Opens | People Prix Opens
- 5:00pm Music Country Grand Prix competition begins
(Leadline & Saddle Up! exhibition before Grand Prix) - 5:30pm Patron’s Tent gourmet buffet, The Paddock boxed meal
The Music Country Grand Prix was first established in 1989 as ‘The Music City Grand Prix’ by Christian Currey with the help of his parents, Agneta and Brownlee. For 11 years, their beautiful home, River Circle Farm in Franklin, Tennessee, was the site of the $25,000 horse show jumping event. Riders from all over the country, including Margie Goldstein Engle, Aaron Vale, Richard Cheska, and many of the area’s premiere riders came to compete in this exciting event which featured River Circle’s fabulous grass field and spectacular jumps. The Currey’s tireless generosity provided the foundation for what was to become a very successful Nashville tradition.
In 2001, the event moved to its current home, Brownland Farm (also in Franklin, Tennessee) where it runs in conjunction with the Brownland Farm Horse Show series. With the new location, came the new name, The Music Country Grand Prix. Show host Sissie Anderton has continued the Currey’s vision by providing an excellent venue for riders, horses, and spectators alike. She, too, has worked tirelessly along with her son, Robin, to make this the premiere show jumping event in Middle Tennessee.
The sponsorship base for the Grand Prix has grown over the years to include many local and regional businesses and individuals. Tractor Supply Company is the “Grand Champion” sponsor. Other sponsorship levels include The Paddock at the Pavilion, Champion, Reserve Champion, Blue Ribbon, People Prix, Red Ribbon, and Yellow Ribbon sponsors.
Patrons and spectators enjoy a fun-filled day of exhilarating competition, delicious food, shopping and “The People Prix”. The People Prix is an event where children (and adults) can compete for prizes by jumping a course of obstacles on their own two feet!
Since the Music Country Grand Prix’s inception in 1990, Saddle Up! has been the beneficiary of charitable dollars raised from the event. Each year of the event, we celebrate the Grand Prix’s founders, riders, hosts, sponsors, and patrons who have all played a part in creating Saddle Up!’s most successful fundraiser. Over the past 27 years, the Music Country Grand Prix has raised in excess of $1,000,000 to support Saddle Up!.
Fruitful Living LLC, the local Jamba Juice franchise partner, today announced their continued expansion with the opening of their third location in Tennessee, in historic downtown Franklin. The new Jamba Juice, located at 504 W. Main Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue, will open on Saturday, May 23 at 8am.
The franchisee’s other Franklin store is located in Cool Springs in the Drury Plaza Hotel shopping center at 1844 W. McEwen and the original location, the first in Tennessee, is located at 2314 Elliston Place in Nashville.
“We are pleased to open our third Jamba Juice and provide another convenient location for our guests to enjoy a selection of refreshing and better for you offerings,” said franchisee Sam Whittier of Fruitful Living LLC. “Community involvement is extremely important to the Jamba brand and we look forward to continuing to have an impact in the Franklin community by promoting a healthy, active lifestyle through better food and beverage options as well as programs that support schools, youth sports and other local causes.”
Fruitful Living LLC franchise owner Cynthia Townsend added, “We have been looking forward to opening a downtown Franklin location for two years. I am thrilled to continue in helping support the preservation of our historic downtown area and local organizations through charitable involvement. This third Tennessee location will offer our hometown community and visitors a fresh, all natural, and delicious healthy lifestyle choice. We invite everyone to join us for our upcoming grand opening celebration.”
The downtown Franklin location will host a Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, May 23. All smoothies and juice will be half price all day. From 11am to 2pm, festivities will include menu sampling, a prize wheel of giveaways, entertainment by Jamba’s banana man, a fun balloon artist, and a professional hoola hoop dancer.
The downtown Franklin opening continues Jamba Juice’s rich tradition of providing a wide variety of nutritious and freshly prepared menu selections that are wholesome and healthy. The Jamba Juice menu offers beverage choices for every palette and taste, with strong roots in their hallmark smoothies and freshly squeezed juices which are made to order with whole food ingredients. Jamba isn’t just about beverages, guests can enjoy a variety of food items including organic oatmeal, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, Artisan Flatbreads, kid’s meals and a variety of baked goods and snacks.
Hours of operation for the new Downtown Franklin location are:
Monday – Thursday 7am to 9pm
Friday 7am to 10pm
Saturday 8am to 10pm
Sunday 11am to 7pm.
About Jamba Juice Company
Founded in 1990, Jamba, Inc. is a leading restaurant retailer of betterforyou, specialty beverage and food offerings, which include great tasting whole fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and juice blends, and a variety of food items including organic oatmeal, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, Artisan Flatbreads, baked goods, and snacks. As of April 1, 2015, there were 869 Jamba Juice store locations globally. Jamba leverages an integrated system of products, promotions and partnerships to support those interested in healthy living. Jamba is a proud sponsor of “Team Up for a Healthy America” in the fight against childhood obesity and encourages fans to join the Team Up community of celebrities, athletes, and other leaders committed to getting kids active and involved at www.myhealthpledge.com . Fans of Jamba Juice can find out more about Jamba Juice’s specific offerings and promotions by visiting the Jamba Juice website at www.JambaJuice.comor by contacting Jamba’s Guest Services team at 1-866-4RFRUIT (4737848).
Tapestry Brentwood Town Center, Williamson County’s newest luxury multifamily community located in the heart of Brentwood, announced this week the official opening of its leasing office.
Bristol Development Group is inviting local news media to tour the property and take an in-depth look inside the latest residential community on Friday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. After a short presentation on the property, which will highlight key features and what the project means for the Brentwood community, representatives will lead tours of fully furnished model units, answer questions and participate in one-on-one interviews.
Tapestry’s emphasis on convenience is evident – located less than a mile from I-65, the community borders dozens of restaurants, shops,
businesses and attractions. The development includes 393 luxury condominiums for lease and a range of amenities, such as shared meeting space, two modern pools, a state-of-the-art exercise center and relaxing outdoor courtyards, plus 4,000 square foot retail space that will become the home of Stout Burger’s & Beer. An official open house celebration is slated for mid-June.
“Tapestry seamlessly connects with Brentwood’s landscape, and will continue to enhance the town center,” said David Hanchrow, chief investment officer with Bristol Development Group. “We admire the city for all it has to offer for people of all ages, and we believe these residents will help shape the future of Brentwood. Tapestry is a natural fit for the neighborhood, and we are proud to be a part of it.”
The new leasing center, located at 400 Centerview Drive, is now open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
For more information, go to www.tapestrybrentwood.com, or call (615) 221-2727 for appointments by request. Any member of the Tapestry leasing team will be happy to help.
Bristol Development Group is a leading private residential real estate company that specializes in developing, building, marketing, operating, and selling urban and suburban multifamily communities. The company is research driven, highly focused on its target markets, and has a distinguished history of successful development in the apartment and condominium sectors, with a current development pipeline of more than $225 million. Bristol’s talented team prides itself on diligent market research and fitting the right product to each unique market, satisfying the evolving demands of its diverse customer base rather than relying on a formula of “one product fits all.” To learn more, visit www.bristoldevelopment.com.
Vintage Baseball
May 17, 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.
Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. every night
Ag Expo Center in Franklin.
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Touch A Truck, Franklin TN
Trucks, equipment, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes will gather at Jim Warren Park where children of all ages, with parent supervision, will be welcome to touch, climb-on, and explore these amazing pieces of equipment. Music, inflatables, and fun will also be available to round out the free family event. Food will also be available for purchase so you can make a whole evening of this!
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Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. every night
Ag Expo Center in Franklin.
Visit website to learn more!