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Construction on Hillsboro Road

6:33 pm | Monday, Jun 27th

Project Description
This project is the second phase of the overall Hillsboro Road Improvements Project, creating roadway and utility infrastructure upgrades to Hillsboro Road, State Route 106. Aspects of this project include:

Widening from a 2-lane roadway with shoulders to 3-lanes (includes a new center turn lane) with curb and gutter (widening is symmetrical along the roadway’s existing centerline); New 4.0’ Bike lanes on both sides; New 3.0’ grass strip with street trees; New 5.0’ sidewalk along both sides of the roadway, up to Claude Yates; New street lighting along both sides using decorative street light poles; Northbound right turn lanes (in addition to the 2 travel lanes and center turn lane) to be added in front of Franklin High School and at both of the Joel Cheek Blvd. and Claude Yates Drive Intersections; Installing a traffic control signal at Claude Yates Drive to help with Franklin High School Traffic; Upgrading the Joel Cheek Blvd. traffic signal; Relocating all overhead utilities into underground duct banks; Upgrading older and undersized water and sanitary sewer utility lines; and Installing a new storm water sewer system with catch basins and yard inlets. These upgrades take place in both State Rights-of-Way and City/Public Easements.

Project Length & Limits
Total project length is approximately 0.827 Miles.
Beginning: Along Hillsboro Road (SR-106), by Independence Square/1200 feet north of Del Rio Pike.
Ending: Along Hillsboro Road (SR-106), just south of the Mack Hatcher Parkway (SR-397) intersection.

Construction Timeframe
The construction contract was awarded to Eutaw Construction Company in March 2016. The contract time starts on April 18^th. You may see traffic control devices and erosion protection measures installed later in April. Actual construction will begin in early May. The project is scheduled to last 14 months, with completion by August 2017. This is an aggressive schedule for the contractor to follow, considering the vast amount of utility relocation work. The City will work closely with the local utility companies to make sure they help get this project completed in a timely manner.

Project Contact
William Banks – Project Manager
William.Banks@franklintn.gov

Citizens Government Academy

6:29 pm | Monday, Jun 27th

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Applications Available for Citizens Government Academy

Learn more about City of Franklin government procedures and decisions that directly affect you by becoming a member of the next Citizens Government Academy.

The City of Franklin is accepting applications to the Academy, which provides insight into local government. The next session will begin on September 1, 2016. Classes are held on Thursdays beginning at 6:00 PM, and run for eight (8) consecutive weeks. A Saturday tour of City facilities is also included.

Participants will learn about the wide variety of services provided by the City and about key areas such as planning, finance, public works, and public safety. Participants will also have the opportunity to tour key facilities, talk with City officials, and gain a new perspective on the inner-workings of their local government.

Applications are available online. They can also be downloaded here [PDF]. Applications are due by August 3, 2016.

The Citizens Government Academy is free and available to all residents of the City of Franklin over 18 years of age. Class size is limited. If interested, please call 615-550-6606 or e-mail moniquem@franklintn.gov.

This week in Franklin…

6:23 pm | Monday, Jun 27th

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Check out these events that lead up to Independence Day in Williamson County!

June 28- Tuesday
Amerigo: Farm Dinner Series 6:30-9PM
Barnes & Noble: How to Be Brave – Author Event 7PM
Berry Farms: Farmers Market at Berry Farmers 3-6PM
Bunganut Pig: John Richards 6PM
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens: Steve Tobin: Southern Roots, International Playhouses, 2016 Artist in Residence: Kensuke Yamada, American Artists at Home and Abroad 9AM-5PM
Cool Springs Brewery: Open Mic Night 6PM
Franklin on Foot: Franklin Food Tour & Ghost Tour (615-400-3808 for reservations)
Franklin Theatre: The Jungle Book 4PM, Jaws 7PM
Jack & Jameson’s Smokehouse: Captain Billy’s Whiz Bang 7:30PM
Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor: The Deconstructed Free-Form Songwriters Showcase 6PM
Mellow Mushroom: Gary Pailer 7-9PM
The Pond: Funny Friends 9:30PM
Puckett’s Boat House: Matt Marinchick 7PM
Puckett’s (Franklin): Blair’s West 7PM
Puckett’s (Leiper’s Fork): Uncle Lester’s Country Dance Night 7PM

June 29 – Wednesday
Battleground Smokes & Spirits: Jack and Jazz 7:30PM
Bunganut Pig: Steve & MJ 6PM
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens: Steve Tobin: Southern Roots, International Playhouses, 2016 Artist-in-Residence: Kensuke Yamada, American Artists Home and Abroad 9AM-5PM
Corner Pub: Live Music 7PM
Franklin on Foot: Franklin Food Tour & Ghost Tour (615-400-3808 for reservations)
Franklin Theatre: The Jungle Book 4PM, Jurassic Park 7PM
Frothy Monkey: Wine Down Wednesday 5-7PM
Homestead Manor: Thompson’s Station Farmers Market 10AM-2PM
Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor: Karla Davis 8PM
Mellow Mushroom: The Wacky Friday 7-9PM
Puckett’s Boat House: Tyler Barham 7PM
Puckett’s (Franklin): Charley Woods 7PM
Puckett’s (Leiper’s Fork): Rachel Horter and Riley Bria 7PM

June 30 – Thursday
Bunganut Pig: Mark Mulch 6PM
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre: Take my Wife at 8PM, Dinner preceding at 6PM
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens: Steve Tobin: Southern Roots, International Playhouses, 2016 Artist in Residence: Kensuke Yamada, American Artists at Home and Abroad 9AM-5PM
Franklin on Foot: Franklin Food Tour & Ghost Tour (615-400-3808 for reservations)
Franklin Theatre: Sharing the Rough, an Award Winning Documentary 7PM
GRAYS: Brandon Alan 7:30PM
Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor: Live and Amplified Showcase 6PM; Open Artist Jam Session Series 10:30PM
Lyrics Restaurant: Live Music 5-8PM
Mellow Mushroom: The Whole Tones 7-9PM
The Pond: Rich^3 Karaoke 10:30PM
Puckett’s Boat House: Rob Harris 7:30PM
Puckett’s (Franklin): Live Music 7PM
Puckett’s (Leiper’s Fork): Open Mic Night 7PM
Towne Centre Theatre: Bye Bye Birdie 8PM
Wild Ginger: Minnie Murphy 6PM
Westhaven: Westhaven Farmers Market 2-6PM

July 1 – Friday – Art Scene
Arrington Vineyards: Music in the Vines featuring Michael and Jennifer McLain Band and Mike Claiborne 4-8PM
Barnes & Noble: Kate York Discusses and Signs Nashville: Behind the Curtain 7PM
Battleground Smokes & Spirits: Battleground Welcomes the Council 6PM
Bunganut Pig: Heidi Beuerlein 6PM, Lucky Strike Band 9PM
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre: Take my Wife at 8PM, Dinner preceding at 6PM
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens: Steve Tobin: Southern Roots, International Playhouses, 2016 Artist-in-Residence: Kensuke Yamada, American Artists at Home and Abroad 9AM-5PM
Cool Cafe: Steak Night 4-9PM
Cool Springs Brewery: Live Music 7PM
Corner Pub: Live Music 7PM
Franklin on Foot: Franklin Food Tour & Ghost Tour (615-400-3808 for reservations)
Franklin Theatre: Saving Banksy 9:30PM
GRAYS: Mandy Cook 9PM
Gulf Pride Seafood: Live Music 6-9PM
JJ’s Wine Bar: Art Scene; Live Music by Alan Shacklock 6PM
Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor: Live Music 8PM
Lawn Chair Theatre: Free Movie: Max 8PM
Lyrics Restaurant: Live Music 5-8PM
McCreary’s: Live Music 6PM
Mellow Mushroom: Jay Brown 7-9PM
Pinkerton Park: Kids Water Day 9:30-11:30AM
The Pond: Year of October, Howling Giant, For Lack of Lythium, and Sky Temple Blues 10PM
Puckett’s Boat House: Lacy Green 7:30PM
Puckett’s (Franklin): Buzz Cason 8:30PM
Puckett’s (Leiper’s Fork): Honkytonk Happy Hour 3PM, Angie Lee Solomon Band 8PM
Tin Roof 2: Weekend House Party with DJ Aydamn 9PM
Towne Centre Theatre: Bye Bye Birdie 8PM
Wild Ginger: Live Music 6PM
Visitor Center: Art Scene featuring Tommie Baskis 6-9PM

July 2 – Saturday
Amish Country Market at the Feed Mill: Live Music 12PM
Barnes & Noble: Hello, My Name is Octicorn Storytime 11AM
Bunganut Pig: Craig Haller 6PM, Wah Watusi 9PM
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre: Take my Wife at 8PM, Dinner preceding at 6PM
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens: Steve Tobin: Southern Roots, International Playhouses, 2016 Artist-in-Residence: Kensuke Yamada, American Artists at Home and Abroad 9AM-5PM
Cool Cafe: Steak Night 4-9PM
Cool Springs Brewery: Live Music 7PM
Corner Pub: Live Music 7PM
Factory at Franklin: Franklin Farmers Market 9AM-1PM
Fort Granger: Fort Granger Tours 8AM
Franklin on Foot: Franklin Food Tour & Ghost Tour (615-400-3808 for reservations)
Franklin Theatre: The Jungle Book 10AM, 1PM; Captain America: Civil War 4PM, 7PM
GRAYS: Janna Landry 9PM
Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor: Live Music 7:30PM
Lyrics Restaurant: Live Music 5-8PM
Mellow Mushroom: The Wacky Friday 7-9PM
Nolensville: Nolensville Farmers Market 9AM-12PM, Star Spangled Celebration 6PM
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm: Polo Match Tennessee vs. Kentucky 6PM
The Pond: Dragoo and the Moonlighters, Judson, and Jason Graham 9:30PM
Puckett’s Boat House: Karianne Jean 7:30PM
Puckett’s (Franklin): Eric Heatherly 8:30PM
Puckett’s (Leiper’s Fork): Jack Daniel Hancock 12PM, Heavydrunk 8PM
Tin Roof 2: Weekend House Party with DJ Aydamn 9PM
Towne Centre Theatre: Bye Bye Birdie 8PM
Wild Ginger: Live Music 6PM

July 3 – Sunday
Arrington Vineyards: Music in the Vines featuring 9 Volt Romeo and Jeff Blaney 2-6PM
Bunganut Pig: Sean Patrick McGraw 5PM
Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre: Take my Wife at 8PM, Dinner preceding at 6PM
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens: Steve Tobin: Southern Roots, International Playhouses, 2016 Artist-in-Residence: Kensuke Yamada, American Artists at Home and Abroad 9AM-5PM
Franklin Theatre: The Jungle Book 1PM, 4PM; Captain America: Civil War 7PM
GRAYS: Jazzy Brunch 12PM-2PM
Mellow Mushroom: Locomotive 7-9PM
Puckett’s (Leiper’s Fork): Loco Vibrato 12PM
Towne Centre Theatre: Bye Bye Birdie 2:30PM

July 4 – Monday
Amerigo: Farm Dinner Series 6:30-9PM
Crockett Park: The Kadillacs Concert – 4th of July Celebration 7PM
Downtown Franklin: Franklin on the Fourth 10AM-10PM
Franklin on Foot: Franklin Food Tour & Ghost Tour (615-400-3808 for reservations)
Franklin Theatre: The Jungle Book 10AM; The Angry Birds Movie 1PM; Captain America: Civil War 4PM, 7PM
Mellow Mushroom: Jay Brown 7-9PM
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm: Fireworks 8PM

Hattie Jane’s Creamery

7:12 pm | Monday, Jun 13th

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A. MARSHALL FAMILY FOODS ROLLS OUT ANOTHER CULINARY CONCEPT

Hattie Jane’s Creamery Set to Bring Inspired Ice Cream to Columbia’s Public Square

COLUMBIA, Tenn. A. Marshall Family Foods Inc., the company behind Puckett’s Gro., Puckett’s Boat House, Homestead Manor and the modern pub concept Scout’s Pub set to open in Franklin, is adding another establishment to its portfolio of popular brands. Hattie Jane’s Creamery, an artisan ice cream shop inspired by the Marshall family’s love for the dessert, will open in downtown Columbia early this summer, with plans for a second location already in the works.

Claire Marshall Crowell, chief operating officer of A. Marshall Family Foods and the visionary behind Hattie Jane’s, says ice cream has long been a staple in her family. “It’s a Marshall thing. It’s always the comfort food for us and it’s what we do on vacation, or on a work trip to a new city. We go to the best bars and restaurants, but we also always seek out the best ice cream places.”

The creamery, named after Crowell’s daughter, will keep its selection small but unique, offering creative flavors that will feature highquality ingredients and will be absent of fillers and additives. The ice cream will be produced in small batches onsite and the recipes will at first be a collaboration between Homestead Manor Head Chef Corey King and Scout’s Pub Head Chef Keith West while the store seeks an Ice Cream Chef. Ben Stepp, general manager of Puckett’s Gro. in Columbia, will oversee operations of the creamery located next door to the restaurant.

In keeping with the downhome, familyinspiredandowned theme, Hattie Jane’s will offer homemade hot fudge and caramel syrups, freshbaked cookies for ice cream sandwiches and waffle cones made inhouse.

“Hattie Jane’s is a reflection of my family and me, and the places we most enjoy,” Crowell said. “It will be modern, but nostalgic; comfortable, but sophisticated. We think we can really push the envelope with the flavors and provide people with the unique culinary experience we’ve accomplished with our other restaurants.”

The creamery will sell pints of its ice cream instore and plans to eventually include it on the Puckett’s restaurants’ menus.

About Hattie Jane’s Creamery

Opening in summer 2016 next to Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant in downtown Columbia, Tenn., Hattie Jane’s Creamery takes A. Marshall Family Foods. Inc.’s knack for creating an authentic Southern cooking experience for its patrons and invites them to stick around after dinner for a scoop or two of ice cream. By partnering with local farms and producing the ice cream onsite, it gives customers a true homemade, unique experience that is signature to the A. Marshall brand.

An Evening with Billy Dean

8:00 pm | Wednesday, Jun 8th

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The Franklin Theatre – An Evening with Billy Dean – Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

There was a time in Billy Dean’s life when it looked like basketball was his future, not a stage. The 6’4″ singer from Florida received a basketball scholarship to attend East Central Junior College in Decatur, Miss., where he majored in physical education. But music was always courtside.

After he made the finals of the Wrangler Country Star Search in 1982 and then became a male vocalist champ on Ed McMahon’s Star Search in 1988, Billy earned a Top 5 hit in 1990 with his debut country single, “Only Here For A Little While.” His second single, “Somewhere In My Broken Heart,” also went Top 5, as did follow-up singles “You Don’t Count The Cost,” “Only The Wind” and “Billy The Kid.”

Hungry Mother Market Sip-and-Shop

4:00 pm | Friday, May 20th

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Hungry Mother Market

May 20th, 2016

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Liberty Hall – The Factory at Franklin

230 Franklin Road

Franklin, TN 37064

$5 Admission paid at the door

https://www.facebook.com/events/227493534257697/

Hungry Mother Market is a Sip-and-Shop event featuring over 50 upscale, local vendors. The market will be held twice a year in historic Franklin, TN. The hours of the spring market will be 4 pm to 9 pm on Friday, May 20th. There is a low admission cost of $5 to shoppers! Hungry Mother Market provides complimentary wine to shoppers and vendors! Make it a girls’ night out and enjoy a glass of wine while you shop!

May 20th will be our fourth market and we are anticipating it to be our most successful yet! Last fall we had over 500 shoppers and our vendors made a multitude of sales and contacts. Hungry Mother Market strives to create a unique sip-and-shop environment that allows shoppers to explore a variety of products. Our goal is to build a “local” culture that brings together the community in a sophisticated atmosphere. To learn more, e-mail us at hungrymothermarket@gmail.com.

Hot Air Balloon Festival

6:08 pm | Friday, Apr 29th

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Are you ready for the Vanderbilt Health Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival on Saturday, May 14 at Westhaven? Mercy Community Healthcare is the wellness and nonprofit partner, and the event begins at 3:00 p.m. There will be music, food truck fare, crafts and a kids zone. When the sun sets, the balloons will launch. General admission is $15, and VIP admission is $60. To learn more visit www.franklinballoonfestival.com.

Simmons Ridge

6:04 pm | Friday, Apr 29th

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Locally owned, Simmons Ridge broke ground this morning! The new home development is located at 4408 South Carothers Road. Simmons Ridge Joint Venture is the developer and Hyde Park Homes is the building company. Franklin REALTORS is the exclusive marketing and sales broker for the development. The property will contain 408 units, including Townhomes and Single Family Homes.

The beautiful rolling hills acreage was purchased in 2003 and is expected to begin construction in the next couple of weeks. The homes in the first phase will range in size from 1,569 square feet to 1,950 square feet. “The homes have been well thought out with an eye for the details that will make owning a home in Simmons Ridge a great value”, said John Franks, member of the development and construction team.

The traditionally styled homes will be a modern interpretation of Southern living at its best. The homes will all have front porches keeping the socialization with neighbors easy and fun. Some models will also have screened back porches. All homes will have hardwood floors, granite in the kitchens and stainless steel appliances.

The healthy living neighborhood will have a series of parks and a great swimming facility. Walking trails will be throughout the new community. REALTOR, Marcia Franks, says, “The property is blessed with many huge century old trees that makes the property visually awesome”.

Franklin Tomorrow Breakfast With Mayors

6:00 pm | Thursday, Apr 21st

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Franklin Tomorrow will take the temperature of our community on Tuesday, April 26, at the next Franklin Tomorrow Breakfast With the Mayors, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners.
Breakfast service from Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant and Royal Cup Coffee will begin at 7 a.m. with the program start set for 7:45 a.m.
To RSVP for the event, click here.

Franklin Mayor Ken Moore and Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson will be joined by Rick Johnson, CEO of the Governor’s Foundation for a Healthier Tennessee, and Leslie Meehan, Assistant Director of Primary Prevention at Tennessee Department of Health.

Their topic will be “It Takes a Community,” focusing on how communities can work together to improve the health of their citizens through initiatives as well as through the built environment.
Johnson will discuss his work with Healthier Tennessee, an initiative to improve the state’s health and in which Franklin Tomorrow has participated as a pilot community through its Get Fit Franklin Initiative.

Rick Johnson is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness, a non-profit corporation that is leading and directing a statewide initiative to improve health outcomes in Tennessee.

He was previously Special Assistant to Gov. Bill Haslam and prior to that was Executive Vice President of Provision Healthcare. Before joining Provision, he was President of Eastern Management, a planning and project management consultancy.

In her role at the state Department of Health, Meehan’s office focuses on determinants of health related to physical activity, the built environment and transportation, healthy foods and other factors that influence health outcomes. The Office concentrates on the Big 3 + 1 (Tobacco, Physical Inactivity, Obesity and Drug Abuse) which are the largest drivers of poor health in Tennessee. Of these four, physical activity is the primary prevention strategy for the Tennessee Department of Health to improve population health.

Breakfast With the Mayors is free to attend thanks to the generosity of our partners, which include Pinnacle Financial Partners, Williamson Medical Center, Tennessee Equine Hospital, Williamson County Association of Realtors, Patterson Hardee and Ballentine P.C., Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant, Royal Cup Coffee, and the Williamson Herald.

Franklin Tomorrow has as its mission to engage the community, foster collaboration, and advocate for a shared vision for the future of Franklin. Through citizen interaction, surveys and events, the citizens have said they want Franklin to be a city with a vibrant economy, distinct character, great people, and robust neighborhoods. Learn more about the organization at www.franklintomorrow.org.

For more information, contact Franklin Tomorrow Executive Director Mindy Tate at (615) 794-0998 or by email at mindy@franklintomorrow.org.

Summer Swim Teams

4:50 pm | Thursday, Apr 21st

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Get in the swim! Join one of the five summer competitive swim teams offered through the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department: Franklin F.A.S.T. Frogs, Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.; Longview Sea Dragons, Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr.;, Fairview Sharks, Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; Brentwood Barracudas, Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage Way; or Nolensville Mighty Hurricanes, Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. All teams are managed by Excel Aquatics and are open to children ages 5 to 18. All new swimmers must attend a mandatory evaluation session, and regular practices begin the week of May 23.

Registration for all teams is available now only at www.excelaquatics.org and continues through May 31. The team fee is $140 per swimmer. There will be an extra charge for suits and t-shirts.

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 on Pinterest or YouTube.