Winter Park

5:31 pm | Thursday, Dec 31st
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Bridgestone Winter Park will include a variety of events and activities, with the centerpiece being an outdoor ice rink presented by IntelliCentrics. The rink will open on Dec. 12 and remain open through the end of the 2016 NHL® All-Star Game. It will be utilized for public skates, parties, youth hockey events and more. Skating passes and skate rentals will be available.

Winter park pres. by IntelliCentrics events:
New Year’s Day party Jan. 1 12:00 p.m.
Sunday Skate: 80s Theme Jan. 3 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Movie Night Jan. 7 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Family Day Jan. 9 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Preds Party Jan. 9 8:00 p.m.
Sunday Skate: Super Hero Theme Jan. 10 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Movie Night Jan. 14 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
First Responder’s Night Jan. 15 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Community Day Jan. 16 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Skate: Preds Pride Theme Jan. 17 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Movie Night Jan. 21 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Skate: Country music Stars Look-alike Jan. 24 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Concert #1 Pres. by Intellicentrics Jan. 28 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Outdoor Concert #2 Pres. by Intellicentrics Jan. 29 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Outdoor Concert #3 Pres. by Intellicentrics Jan. 30 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Outdoor Concert #4 Pres. by Intellicentrics Jan. 31 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Outdoor Concert #5 Pres. by Intellicentrics Jan. 31 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Price: $15 for adults and $10 for children (including skate rental). Rental is good for an hour of ice time.

Full Schedule: Click here for detailed rink hours.

Cinderella comes to NCT

5:23 pm | Thursday, Dec 31st
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Jan. 14 – Feb. 7, 2016

Dramatized by Scot Copeland.

Nashville Children’s Theatre’s breathtaking new production of the most beloved fairytale of all time. 

As charming as a Victorian Toy Theatre and as romantic as a Viennese Waltz, this sparkling confection brims with humor, magic, and spectacular theatrical effects.  All the iconic elements one would hope to see are here; the hilarious step-sisters, wise fairy godmother, amazing transformations, delicate pumpkin coach, the ball gown, a handsome Prince, the striking clock, a desperate flight and, of course, a delicate glass slipper left behind in the snow– all lovingly designed, carefully crafted, and beautifully played by the extraordinary artists of Nashville Children’s Theatre.  This winter, come and warm your hands and heart with NCT’s Cinderella. 

As a ticket holder for Cinderella, you can also buy tickets for our Before the Ball Tea Parties on Jan. 31 & Feb. 7 from 12:30 – 1:30pm. Before the Ball is a frosty fairytale event featuring treats for parents and children, including a light lunch fit for a Royal Tea, Cinderella-themed crafts, and hot chocolate and apple cider. Tickets for this special pre-show event are $20 in addition to performance tickets. Tickets are limited, purchase yours today!

Franklin Tomorrow names new officers, board members for 2016

5:03 pm | Thursday, Dec 31st
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Tim Murphy, Managing Director of CapWealth Advisors LLC, will serve as President of the Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2016. He replaces Kathie Moore of Benchmark Realty, who has served a three-year term as Board President and will continue on the Board as Past President.

Will Powell, assistant vice president and commercial banker at Franklin Synergy Bank will serve as Vice President; Dr. Shanna Jackson, dean of extended services and the Williamson County Campus for Columbia State Community College, will serve as Secretary; and Jim Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Patterson Intellectual Property Law, P.C., will serve as Treasurer.

Joining the Franklin Tomorrow Board will be Michael Grier, Project Executive, B.L. Harbert & Co.; Brad Thompson, ENVSP, Volkert Inc.; Greg Gamble, President, Gamble Design Collective; Allena Bell, Member, Franklin Special School District Board of Education; and Nancy Conway, Senior Vice President, Community Relations, Williamson Inc.

Continuing service on the Board of Directors are Bryan Echols, Partner, Waller Landsden Dortch & Davis LLP: Elizabeth Mefferd, BBB Middle Tennessee BBB Regional Vice President
and Executive Director for The Integrity Foundation, Inc.; Dolores Greenwald, Williamson County Library System Director; Travis Anderson, Partner, TBH Global Asset Management; J. Edward Campbell, Realtor, Synergy Realty Network; Preston Elliott, Senior Principal Planner with RPM Transportation Consultants;  Mike Alexander, Owner, Signs First Franklin; Monique McCullough, Public Outreach Specialist, City of Franklin; Scott Black, Senior Vice President of Development, Bristol Development Co.; Diane Thorne, Regional Transportation Director, The TMA Group; Patty Bearden, Harpeth True Value/WAKM – AM 950; Paula Harris, Chief Marketing Officer – Executive Vice President,   Barge Waggoner Sumner &  Cannon Inc.; and Matt Taylor, Principal, Studio Eight Design. Alderman Brandy Blanton serves as the City of Franklin’s representative.

Franklin Tomorrow will celebrate its 15  anniversary in 2016. Its popular Breakfast With the Mayors series, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners,  returns for its first-quarter date on Jan. 26, 2016. The event will feature a Mayoral Summit of Williamson County’s municipal leaders.

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.

For more information, contact Mindy Tate, Executive Director, at (615) 794-0998.

Valentine’s Day Date Guide

1:08 am | Thursday, Dec 31st
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Whether it is a date with your spouse, fiance, boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend, etc; there is something for everyone! Here are some ideas to give you a jump start on planning:

  • Valentine’s with Sheryl Crow and the Nashville Symphony
    Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 8:00 p.m.
    Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sam’s Place – Music for the Spirit at the Rymanwith Fisk Jubilee Singers®, Dave Barnes, Love and Theft and more
    Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 7:00 PM
  • Judah and The Lion with Special Guest Future Thieves
    Presented By: WMA, AC Entertainment, and Lightning 100
    Saturday, February 13, at War Memorial Auditorium
  • Southern Fried Funeral by Pull-Tight Players Theatre
    Matinee Showing: Sunday, February 14 at 2:30 pm
  • Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Nashville in Nashville
    February 13, 2016, at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
    The Hot Chocolate 15k/5k returns to Nashville, are you ready? It’s the event for the whole family! A brisk 15k or 5k run, with inflatables and games to occupy the kids and an ALL-CHOCOLATE post-race party that will blow your mind. Join thousands of your fellow runners & enjoy some of the sweetest miles you’ll ever run! There will be TONS of chocolate! Tons? TONS.
  • Disney Live: Mickey & Minnie’s Doorway to Magic in Nashville
    February 14, 2016, at the Bridgestone Arena
    Open the door to reveal mesmerizing worlds of unforgettable Disney moments and grand illusions with Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the comical duo of Donald and Goofy as 25 of your favorite Disney characters surprise and captivate at every turn of the knob! See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; the Toy Story gang defy the dimensions of Andy’s toy box with the help of the green army men; and the spectacular stage debut of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they rise into the sky amidst the floating lanterns. With special appearances by Snow White, Tinker Bell andAladdin’s Genie, you never know what to expect or who might join in the fun. In Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic you hold the ultimate key to unlocking your imagination.
  • Eric Gnezda at the Bluebird Cafe at 8 pm.
  • Jim & Layla’s Country Hillbilly Bluegrass Inn
    February 14, at 4 pm.
  • Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky in Nashville
    February 14, at 3:00 pm.
  • Jimmy Charles February 14, at 10:00 pm at Swingin’ Doors Saloon.
    February 14, 2016
  • Salud! Cooking School at Whole Foods Market
    Valentine Dinner with perfect Pairings in Nashville at 6:00 PM

 

Realtor Leaders in the Community

4:00 am | Wednesday, Dec 30th
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New leaders take the helm of the real estate industry after the Williamson County Association of REALTORS®(WCAR) installed the 2015-2016 Board of Directors during a ceremony at Homestead Manor. Over 175 association members attended this event, making it the largest Installation ceremony to date.
David Logan, SilverPointe Properties, takes over as president for the association. Other officers include Lisa Wurth, Benchmark Realty, as President-Elect and Matt Daniel, Daniel-Christian Real Estate, as Secretary/Treasurer. Thankfulness was the theme of Logan’s address, citing the upcoming holiday as an opportunity to reflect.
“Here is Middle Tennessee, and especially Williamson County, we have so much for which we can be thankful,” said Logan. “A strong economy, great schools, both public and private, outstanding elected officials who represent us so well, and a quality of life that is envied by many.”
Yet all of these blessings bring with them some challenges. Logan addressed the rising numbers of students in local schools and the issues related to transit and growth, noting, “These are the challenges of a community that is thriving.
“Our REALTOR® members are committed to helping our elected officials and community organizations face them head on. We want to be a part of the dialogue and contribute to the solutions.”
Three board members completed their terms of service in 2015 and were recognized at the event. Ann Skiera, Zeitlin & Company; Lisa Culp Taylor, Parks; and Jennifer Dunlap Stacey, Southland Title & Escrow rolled off the board. Debbie Chamberlain, Farmington Mortgage; Jordan Vaughn, RE/MAX Fine Homes; and Danny B. Wood, Parks, were elected as Directors to fill the vacated positions.
“We want to thank [Ann], [Lisa] and [Jennifer] for their dedicated service to our mission,” said Logan. “While we are excited about the addition of the new members, these three retiring Directors have left an indelible mark on our association and we will miss them.”
The following is a complete list of board members for 2015-2016:

*Board President: David Logan, SilverPointe Properties
*President-Elect: Lisa Wurth, Benchmark Realty
*Secretary/Treasurer: Matt Daniel, Daniel-Christian Real Estate, LLC
Past-President: Chip Kerr, Crye-Leike, REALTORS®
Director: Jennifer Bickerstaff, PARKS
Director: LeAnne Constantine, Reliant Realty, ERA Powered, Brentwood
Director: John Giffen, Benchmark Realty
Director: Kyle Shults, Keller Williams Realty
*Director: Jordan Vaughn, RE/MAX Fine Homes
Director: Tiffany White, Keller Williams Realty
*Director: Danny B. Wood, Signature Homes Realty, LLC
*Affiliate Director: Debbie Chamberlain, Farmington Mortgage

*Denotes newly elected officers and directors

Directors for WCAR are elected to three year terms, while officers are elected on an annual basis. WCAR is grateful for the services of the Officer and Directors whose terms expire at the end of 2015: Immediate Past President Lisa Culp Taylor, PARKS; Ann Skiera, Zeitlin REALTORS®; and Jennifer Dunlap Stacey, Southland Title & Escrow.

Home Sales Statistics

3:55 am | Wednesday, Dec 30th
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Home values are up as evidenced by the $412,000 median sales price of Williamson County homes in November 2015. This represents a 6.25% increase over last November’s median price, according to data from the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® (WCAR).

“As 2015 comes to a close what we’ve experienced in Williamson County real estate is a market that has seen highest sales volume since 2006 and the highest sales prices ever’, said David Logan, WCAR President. “The increase in inventory over last year bodes well for buyers looking to find a home before year end.”

The November median price marks 11 months of the past 12 months where median prices exceeded $400,000.

The 321 closings in the month of November were 10.5% lower than the 359 closings in the prior year. However, overall closings year-to-date in 2015 are 2.5% higher than in the first 11 months of 2014.

“New federal regulations in October coupled with normal seasonality of the market most likely contributed to the reduction in the number of closings”, said Logan. “Both buyers and sellers should be encouraged by the continued stability and appeal of the local real estate market.”

Breakfast with the Mayors

3:50 am | Wednesday, Dec 30th
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Mark your calendars now for Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, the date of the first Franklin Tomorrow Breakfast With the Mayors, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, in 2016.

Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson and Franklin Mayor Ken Moore have invited the mayors of Williamson County’s other cities to join them that day for a mayoral summit.
Reservations for the event will be accepted in early January for the event, which will be held at Rolling Hills Community Church, 1810 Columbia Ave., in Franklin. Breakfast from Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant and Royal Cup Coffee will be served starting at 7 a.m. and guests will be able to network until the start of the program at 7:45 a.m.
Invited have been Brentwood Mayor Regina Smithson, Fairview Mayor Patti Carroll, Nolensville Mayor Jimmy Alexander, Spring Hill Mayor Rick Graham, and Thompson’s Station Mayor Corey Napier.
The remaining Breakfasts With the Mayors will be held April 26, July 26, and Oct. 25.
Additional information and sponsors for Breakfast With the Mayors will be announced in January. Sponsorships are available for the series or individual Breakfasts. For more information, contact Mindy Tate at (615) 794-0998.

Williamson County Master Gardener Program

3:42 am | Wednesday, Dec 30th
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The Williamson County Extension office conducts Master Gardener training on an annual basis  beginning in January and ending in April. The 2016 class begins January 26th and ends April 19th.  Classes are each Tuesday morning from 10 am until 1 pm in even years and Tuesday evenings from 6 pm until 9 pm in odd years. ​Call Amy Dismukes at 615-790-5721 ext. 13 or via email adismuke@utk.edu for more information.  You may also download the TEMG Application PDF below and follow the instructions to enroll. 

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Classes will be held at the Williamson County AG Expo Park at 4215 Long Lane in Franklin

Detailed Class Schedule is available on the link below:
https://extension.tennessee.edu/Williamson/Horticulture/Consumer%20Horticulture/2016%20MG%20class%20schedule%20revised_SRHUDY_1.pdf

There will be  “three-hour” sessions offered on a variety of horticultural topics for the homeowner, landscape professionals or horticultural enthusiast. Classes covered include but, are not limited to:

  • Soils and Fertility
  • Insect and Disease Control
  • In the Home Landscape
  • Gardening with Native Plants
  • Basic Botany
  • Fruit Trees and Small Fruit
  • Vegetable Gardening
  • Gardening with Herbs
  • Lawn and Turf Management
  • Herbaceous Ornamentals
  • Urban Tree Management
  • Woody Ornamentals
  • Weed Control in the Landscape
  • Garden Design

We also offer a couple of optional out of class educational activities.

Becoming a Williamson County Master Gardener requires the completion of at least 40 hours of training, followed by volunteer work with the University of Tennessee Extension Service and the Williamson County Master Gardener’s Association for an equal amount of time.

Enrollment will be limited to approximately one hundred participants.

New Balance 3D Printed Performance Running Shoe Midsole

3:10 am | Wednesday, Dec 30th
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Through an exclusive collaboration with 3D Systems and their newly developed elastomeric powder, DuraForm® Flex TPU, New Balance has made significant advancements in the performance of printed parts for running shoes. The new midsoles leverage the benefits of 3D printing and breakthroughs in materials science to achieve an optimal balance of flexibility, strength, weight and durability. This limited edition, state-of-the-art running shoe will launch first in Boston in April 2016 and then in select New Balance retail locations around the globe. The shoes will also be on display and in use by employees in the 3D Systems booth at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January.

The latest designs of the 3D printed midsole are based on underfoot pressure data from heel strikers with more cushioning elements in areas of higher average pressure. This data to design formula follows the path that New Balance designers used to create the award winning Fresh Foam collection. For midsole production, New Balance uses selective laser sintering (SLS), a process which converts new powder materials into solid cross-sections, layer by layer, using a laser. DuraForm® Flex TPU powder gives the resulting parts a previously unavailable combination of strength and elasticity that is ideal for performance running shoes.

“This project represents an unprecedented technical collaboration in footwear”, says Sean Murphy New Balance Senior Manager of Innovation and Engineering. “To deliver this level of performance with a 3D printed component, we paired experts in running and biomechanics with leaders in plastics engineering, material development and generative design. These are the types of collaborations that will drive footwear design and manufacturing in the future.”

In 2013 New Balance was the first athletic brand to have a track athlete, middle distance runner Jack Bolas, compete with data-customized, 3D printed spike plates. Since then Team New Balance athletes have continued to compete in custom, printed spikes including US Olympic Athlete Kim Conley at the 2014 USATF Outdoor National Championships where she came in first in the 10,000m. Beyond Track & Field New Balance has also created customized soccer cleats and baseball spikes for its elite athletes. New Balance soccer star Aaron Ramsey wore a bespoke boot with printed plates in the FA Cup Final on May 30, 2015. New Balance continues to expand data customization with elite athletes and expects more athletes to test out customized products in practice and games in the near future.

“In 2013 we said this was the future of footwear manufacturing and today we are proud to bring the future to consumers with a fully 3D printed midsole,” says New Balance President and CEO Robert DeMartini. “With 3D printing we are able to pursue performance customization at a whole new level. The New Balance Innovation Team is showcasing the latest in performance running and these advancements signify an important step forward to becoming one of the world’s top athletic brands.”

For more information please visit www.newbalance.com.

About New Balance

New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA has the following mission: Demonstrating responsible leadership, we build global brands that athletes are proud to wear, associates are proud to create and communities are proud to host. New Balance is the only major company to make or assemble more than 4 million pairs of athletic footwear per year in the USA, which represents a limited portion of our US sales. Where the domestic value is at least 70%, we label our shoes Made in the USA. New Balance owns five factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance employs more than 5,000 associates around the globe, and in 2014 reported worldwide sales of $3.3 billion. To learn more about New Balance, please visit www.newbalance.com.

Introducing the Calm Repairing Serum and Calm 1% BHA Lotion Exfoliant

3:01 am | Wednesday, Dec 30th
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Applying a dime-sized amount of the Calm Redness Relief 1% BHA Exfoliant over the entire face after cleansing and toning will help to gradually reduce redness while unclogging and shrinking pores. Featuring a lightweight lotion texture, this exfoliant contains salicylic acid (BHA) to soften rough, bumpy skin while reducing redness with its anti-inflammatory properties.

Follow with a few drops of the Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum to immediately soothe irritated skin and calm redness with gentle, yet highly effective ingredients. Formulated to reduce persistent redness and sensitivity, this serum works wonders for anyone with extra-sensitive skin desiring the benefits of an antioxidant-rich, anti-aging serum without the irritation.

Suitable for those with normal to dry and normal to oily skin types, the NEW Calm Redness Relief products from Paula’s Choice Skincare will transform extra-sensitive, reddened skin into a more unified, healthy appearance.

Directions: Use as the last step of your nightly skincare routine. Remove the cap from the applicator. Gently depress the button at the bottom of the component once to dispense product. Gently massage into targeted areas where wrinkles or expression lines are present.

Price: Calm Redness Relief 1% BHA Exfoliant- $26; Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum -$32, beginning December 2015 at www.paulaschoice.com

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