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Lecture Series, Blue & Gray Days, Evening Tours and more

4:49 pm | Sunday, Nov 15th

Lecture: Hood, Cleburne, and Wagner at the Battle of Franklin: How Personalities Impacted Nov. 30, 1864

November 19, 2015
6:00 pm
Join us for a free lecture at the Fleming Center at Carnton Plantation. Reservations are not required, but seating is limited to the first 100 guests.

Morning Battlefield Tour
November 27, 2015
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Historian and Battle of Franklin Trust CEO Eric A. Jacobson will lead a morning battlefield tour beginning from The Carter House. The cost is $25 and each attendee will get 25% off their purchase of Battle of Franklin related books. Reservations are required and space is limited. Please contact Meagan Wuest at (615) 794-0903 or meagan@boft.org for more information or to make a reservation.

Battle of Franklin 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
November 28, 2015
Join us for a commemorative 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run on November 28, 2015! Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Click here to register now! For more information, please contact Meagan Wuest at (615) 794-0903 or meagan@boft.org.

Spring Hill Battlefield Tour
November 29, 2015
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Historian and Battle of Franklin Trust CEO will lead a tour of the Spring Hill battlefield. All attendees will also receive one free house tour admission to either Carter House or Carnton. The cost is $25. Reservations are required and space is limited. Please contact Meagan Wuest at (615) 794-0903 or meagan@boft.org for more information or to make a reservation.

Morning Battlefield Tour
November 30, 2015
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Historian and Battle of Franklin Trust CEO Eric A. Jacobson will lead a morning battlefield tour beginning from The Carter House. The cost is $25 and each attendee will get 25% off their purchase of Battle of Franklin related books. Reservations are required and space is limited. Please contact Meagan Wuest at (615) 794-0903 or meagan@boft.org for more information or to make a reservation.

The 151st Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin and Annual Illumination
November 30, 2015
4:30 pm
To commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Franklin, 10,000 luminaries, representing the casualties of the battle, will be lit at dusk in the field adjacent to Carnton Plantation. This event is free to the public. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Brittany Mayfield at (615) 794-0903 or brittany@boft.org. Please note: the last guided tours at The Carter House and Carnton Plantation on November 30 will begin at 3:00 pm and the sites will close at 4:00 pm.

City of Franklin Stream Restoration Project Receives State Award

1:52 pm | Monday, Nov 9th

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The Engineering firm that designed and completed the work on Ralston Creek Stream Restoration received an Honor Award from the Tennessee American Society of Landscape Architects.
Civil and Environmental Consultants accepted the award at a ceremony last month in Nashville. The project was launched after the area was directly affected in the May 2010 floods. Swift flood waters caused substantial erosion resulting in the loss of stream bank, damage to wood tie retaining walls, and there was a loss of vegetation and habitat in this part of Ralston Creek. The Ralston Creek Restoration Project directly affected eight individual property owners and the overall character of the subdivisions open space/ recreation area.
The project team consisted of landscape architects, civil engineers, biologists and ecologists. The end result was a new meandering stream section allowing aquatic life to thrive in the stream as well as on the banks. The team was charged with restoration and enhancement of this section of the creek. Due to the severity of the flood the creek lost much of its meandering characteristics, being straightened and actually splitting into two sections. Much of the established vegetation was swept away leaving little left behind to stabilize the banks.
The final design created a single channel with a natural meandering stream section within the existing drainage easement on site. Single and double rock toe protection construction where used to stabilize the stream banks.

Oaklands Mansion’s 32nd Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes

1:40 pm | Monday, Nov 9th

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Usher in the holiday season with an enchanting tour of historic homes and landmarks. The annual Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes is slated for December 5, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The tour, sponsored by Oaklands Association will feature beautiful and historic private homes, distinctive churches, and the graceful Oaklands Mansion.

In the late 1860s, the Maneys subdivided and sold much of their front acreage into lots to create a residential neighborhood, originally called “Maney’s Addition,” thought to be Murfreesboro’s first “subdivision.” It later became North Maney Avenue, which intersects present-day Main Street. Advertisements for lots in Maney’s Addition appeared in local newspapers assuring prospective owners free access to the Maneys’ spring. In the late 1880s, after she left Oaklands, Adaline Maney moved into a home in Maney’s Addition known as “Big Holly.” Today that home is the property of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bell and will be featured on the tour.

Following the old carriage path of the plantation, stops along the holiday tour include the following historic buildings:

Oaklands Mansion, 900 North Maney Avenue
“Big Holly”, Mr.& Mrs. Gordon Bell, 718 North Maney Avenue
Oaklands Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 711 North Maney Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Rhea Cole, 619 North Maney Avenue
Mr. Cory Williams, 603 North Maney Avenue
Mr. Adam Holsted, 343 Jackson Street
Dreamingincolor, Ms. Deneen Glidwell, 504 North Maney Avenue
Demos’ Restaurant Office, 503 North Maney Avenue
Old Dunaway Store, Ms. Linda Stevens, 312 North Maney Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Cottle, 225 North Maney Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Baker, 217 North Maney Avenue
Ms. Kathy Yeager, 120 North Maney Avenue
Mrs. Nancy Morris, 347 East Main Street
Central Christian Church, 404 East Main Street
Ransom Historic House & School Museum, 717 North Academy Street

These festively adorned historical homes and churches, dressed in holly and evergreen, will transport you to a simpler time. From the veranda of Oaklands Mansion and along the nine block tour, you will hear the music of carolers from local schools. Warm up with a cup of Demos’ famous chicken-n-rice soup or their award-winning banana pudding, on sale at their restaurant office at 503 North Maney Avenue. While at Oaklands, visit Gee-Ma’s food truck for old home cooking and a “meat and three” menu.

“This years’ tour will guide visitors along the old carriage path of the plantation and offer an opportunity to visit homes spanning several decades and various architectural styles,” said James Manning, Executive Director of Oaklands. “Visiting the festively appointed homes on our Candlelight Tour is a popular way to begin the celebration of the holidays.”

The cornerstone of the tour is the grand Oaklands Mansion. Interpreters in period attire will guide you through the history of this gracious home. At its peak, Oaklands was the center of a 1,500 acre plantation and one of the most elegant homes in Rutherford County. Since that time, Oaklands has seen dramatic changes. Following the Civil War, it deteriorated from a majestic mansion to virtual ruins and, in the 1950’s, its very existence was threatened. The mansion was brought back from the brink of destruction, saved from the wrecking ball when a group of concerned ladies created Oaklands Association in 1959. Since that time, the Association has worked tirelessly to restore Oaklands to its original splendor and preserve its unique history.

Today, local residents and visitors alike enjoy the mansion that has been lovingly restored and brought back to its former glory. The proceeds of the Candlelight Tour of Homes go toward the continuing preservation of this historic treasure. Purchase advance tickets (either online at www.OaklandsMansion.org or in the museum shop) by 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 3 and receive a special price of $12.50 for adults. Admission is $15.00 per adult at the door, $5.00 students and children, free for ages 5 and under. Sponsorships for the Tour are still available. On the night of the tour, tickets can be purchased at any home on the tour or at Oaklands’ Museum Shop. Oaklands Association is a non-profit educational organization. For information on becoming a member or a volunteer, please call (615) 893-0022 or email: info@OaklandsMansion.org.

Upscale Gastropub in Franklin Community

2:37 pm | Tuesday, Nov 3rd

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A. Marshall Family Foods Inc. announced this week plans to open a restaurant in Franklin’s Westhaven Community. The Franklin-based hospitality group has placed a contract on the Westhaven Town Center location at 158 Front Street, Suite 120, and leaders are working toward an opening in the first half of 2016. The 2,500-square-foot first floor will include a bar and grill, with a 1,250-square-foot patio anchoring the front of the restaurant. Andy Marshall, president of A. Marshall Foods, says the restaurant will have an upscale gastropub feel that provides a versatile menu and family-friendly gathering spot for the neighborhood.

“We believe in Westhaven and look forward to creating a new destination for locals — it’s just a great fit for what we’re all about,” said Marshall. “Families, people who want to have a beer and watch the game, and those who want to meet up with friends and colleagues for a great meal won’t be disappointed with what we’re planning to do.”

Marshall says his team, which is still nailing down concept specifics and menu items, will announce additional details in the coming weeks.

“We’d love suggestions from people in the community about what they want on the menu and in the restaurant — heck, even the name of the place,” he said. “It will be unique, just like Westhaven. We’ll provide details to everyone about how to weigh in, but the best bet is to follow the Puckett’s Grocery Facebook page for updated news.”

The A. Marshall Foods restaurant will be flanked by The Perch and the Westhaven Hardware Store, both of which are currently under construction.

Current tenants in the Westhaven Town Center include the Artistry Spa Salon, Freeman’s Flowers, High Brow Brew, Oscar’s Taco Shop and Westside Wine & Spirits, among others. Kroger, which acquired the Westhaven Harris Teeter earlier this year, is slated to open in the coming months.

This will be the seventh restaurant for A. Marshall Foods, which owns and operates four Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant locations in Davidson, Hamilton, Maury and Williamson counties, as well as Puckett’s Boat House, Puckett’s Trolley, Puckett’s Events & Catering and Homestead Manor, the hospitality concept in Thompson’s Station.

To learn more about A. Marshall Family Foods Inc. and its group of family-owned restaurants, go to www.amarshallfamilyfoods.com. The Facebook page for Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant in downtown Franklin is www.facebook.com/puckettsfranklin.com .

Santa Claus is coming to town!

10:24 pm | Sunday, Nov 1st

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He will be here before we know it. Now you and your children can track his progress on Noradsanta.org.

Annual Holiday Crafts and Car Show

12:00 pm | Sunday, Nov 1st

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Celebrating Halloween & Christmas in one big weekend

Time to celebrate the seasons of Halloween and Christmas at the 25th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Kris Kringle Kar Klassic on October 31 and November 1, 2015 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Arena, 4215 Long Ln. This annual family event is presented by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) and features an invitational car show along with great holiday shopping, plus on-site trick or treating, visits and photos with Santa, and a community band concert.

On Saturday and Sunday, over 140 vendors will be participating in the arts and crafts show, with unique, handmade gifts, holiday and home décor, jewelry, apparel and other goodies made by local crafters and artists. Select holiday gifts for the whole family! Vintage and repurposed gifts, original art, pet items and more will be for sale at the show, so bring a shopping list.

On Saturday, October 31, the craft and car shows will celebrate the spirit of the Halloween season! Bring the kids in costume and trick or treat from all 140 vendor booths indoors from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

On Sunday, the show will switch gears to December holiday fun with Santa on hand to listen to wish lists and take photos with the kids from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Plus, you can enjoy a concert by the Williamson County Community Band on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Vote for your favorite vehicle in the car show, sponsored by Hyundai of Cool Springs. The craft show is sponsored by NASH FM 103.3.

The Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Kris Kringle Kar Klassic will be Saturday, October 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 1, from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 per person, and includes the car and the craft show, both held indoors at the Williamson County Ag Expo Arena, 4215 Long Lane, (I-65, exit #61) in Franklin. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. Parking is free. Concessions will be on sale both days.

For more information about the craft show and booth availability (vendors may still apply), contact Sarah Foster at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2028. For information about the Kris Kringle Kar Klassic, contact Trish Bilbrey at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2044, or visit www.wcparksandrec.com.

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 registration and additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook or following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest.

For more information please visit website.

Annual Holiday Crafts and Car Show

9:00 am | Saturday, Oct 31st

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Celebrating Halloween & Christmas in one big weekend

Vote for your favorite vehicle in the car show, sponsored by Hyundai of Cool Springs. The craft show is sponsored by NASH FM 103.3.

For more information please visit website.

Favorite SEC Football Team

3:27 pm | Tuesday, Oct 20th

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Let’s go team! We are delighted that you are here. The Southeastern Conference has over 8o years of athletic and academic history. Check out this football poll, and tell us who is Williamson County’s favorite team.

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Take the Cake

3:15 pm | Tuesday, Oct 20th

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Take your pick of tasty treats at the second “Take the Cake” fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, at the historic Williamson County Courthouse in downtown Franklin. The pickings will be especially good this year with Mike Wolfe acting as master of ceremonies. You know Mike as the creator and co-star of “American Pickers” on the History Channel and now as creator of HGTV’s new show “Nashville Flipped.” The New York Times refers to Mike as “the Jack Kerouac of Junk.”

Proceeds from the event support the Williamson County DUI Court. The court serves as a constructive alternative for offenders with alcohol and drug abuse problems and offers treatment, supervision, and support for nonviolent offenders who have a primary diagnosis of alcohol abuse or dependency. Williamson County DUI Court is a team concept involving the General Sessions Court, the offices of the Public Defender and District Attorney, and the Defense Bar.

For further information contact Judy Oxford at 615-791-8511, judyoxford@comcast.net, or visit the website at duicourtfoundation.org.

Wine Down Main Street

1:21 am | Tuesday, Oct 20th

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Wine Down Main Street will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The Downtown Franklin Merchants will again host thousands of consumers during the most unique wine tasting event in the area. A complete list of participating merchants and restaurants is listed on the event website.

General Admission tickets for the event are $75 in advance until October 16, 2015 and will go up to $85 per person at 12:00am on October 17, 2015. Tickets include wine, beer and food tastings. VIP tickets are available for $125 per person. VIP tickets include an exclusive VIP experience at The Red House, complete with food tastings; a full bar of wine, beer, and spirits; and a private performance by Everyday People. Premium VIP tickets are available for $200 and include all of the VIP benefits in addition to a Gift Bag valued at over $200. There is a limited quantity of VIP and Premium VIP tickets available. All guests must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid photo id the night of the event. A complete wine list will be available online at www.WineDownMainStreet.com in late October.

Since 2001, Wine Down Main Street has raised more than $1.5 million for Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee. For 2015, Main Street will again be closed from First Avenue to Fifth Avenue with all the food providers being set up in the Public Square and throughout Main Street. For more information contact Denise Carothers at dcarothers@bgcmt.org or 615-628-8188.