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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, Franklin TN

10:00 am | Sunday, Sep 27th

Pilgrimage is a music and cultural festival debuting in September 26-27, 2015 in Franklin, Tennessee. Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival invites folks of all ages on a journey to experience a myriad of musical styles, a bevy of food and beverages, and the rich regional spirit of Franklin, TN.

Like most great ideas, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, and the desire to create a meaningful experience. Two years ago, Musician and Franklin, TN resident Kevin Griffin was on a September morning jog through The Park at Harlinsdale, a century-old horse farm recently purchased by the City of Franklin. Kevin was so taken by the rolling hills, natural amphitheaters, and breathtaking vistas of the 230-acre farm, he envisioned it as a natural fit for a music festival venue. Considering Franklin’s place, Kevin wanted people to understand the beauty and rustic quality of Middle Tennessee in the fall, and with the blessing of the City, began to dream up a music festival to do it justice.

Partnered with lifelong buddies W. Brandt Wood and Michael Whelan, the trio aspired to highlight the diversity and community spirit of the New Orleans Jazz Fest, tailoring the best elements to Franklin– a richly historic town just 20 minutes south of Nashville. Like Jazz Fest, Pilgrimage will take place during the day, and offer a diverse yet renowned lineup of rock and roll, alt-country, bluegrass, jazz, indie, gospel and more. Performing on patina-clad stages reflecting the area’s aesthetic, many bands will “crank it down” and give a partly acoustic set specifically tailored to the day. Moreover, the fest will boast “Pilgri-mashups,” pairing artists together for special one-time collaborations on stage. The Little Pilgrims Stage will be more than a kids’ play area; it will feature a line-up of talented young musicians in their own right, to inspire and entertain kids and adults alike.

The region’s best food and drink will be on display at the Kitchen and Sippin’ stages at scheduled times throughout the weekend, and carefully selected food and merchant vendors will be featured in the Bazaar. When performances wrap at 7:30pm each day, guests can conveniently head back into the heart of downtown Franklin, within walking distance from the Park at Harlinsdale, to imbibe the best of the town’s restaurants, shops, and great weekend lineup of nighttime shows.

Ultimately, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival invites folks of all ages on a journey to experience a myriad of musical styles, a bevy of food and beverages, and the rich regional spirit of Franklin, TN.

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival.

Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook-Off

1:13 am | Thursday, Sep 24th

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2015 Chili Cook-off Oct. 24 on Third Avenue North during Pumpkinfest

Franklin Tomorrow’s 13th annual Chili Cook-off is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, on Third Avenue North between Bridge Street and the Franklin Public Square as part of the Downtown Franklin Association’s annual Pumpkinfest. FirstBank for being our presenting sponsor in this year’s event.

Teams ready to compete for the coveted People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice Awards, as well as Best Booth Décor, include Granite City Food & Brewery; My Friend’s House; Franklin Noon Rotary BBQ Society; Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant; Circa Grill of Thompson’s Station; Fountains of Franklin; Franklin Firefighters Association; Big Shake’s Hot Chicken; Brian Irvin’s Nailed it Chili; 101st Airborne, Franklin’s Adopted Sons Bulldog Chili; Corner Pub Franklin; Father-Son Bowl; Franklin City Club; and Culver’s of Franklin.

Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m. or the chili runs out!

Each $10 tasting tray will contain two-ounce samplings from each of the teams. A ticket for voting accompanies every tray. Hot dogs will be available for sale, as well as drinks and chips.

If you would like to apply to enter a team, complete this 2015 Chili team registration form and send it to donna@franklintomorrow.org.

Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival

10:36 pm | Wednesday, Sep 23rd

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Considering Franklin’s place, Kevin wanted people to understand the beauty and rustic quality of Middle Tennessee in the fall, and with the blessing of the City, began to dream up a music festival to do it justice.Partnered with lifelong buddies and fellow New Orleanians W. Brandt Wood and Michael Whelan, the trio aspired to highlight the diversity and community spirit of the New Orleans Jazz Fest, tailoring the best elements to Franklin– a richly historic town just 30 minutes south of Nashville. Like Jazz Fest, Pilgrimage will take place during the day, and offer a diverse yet renowned lineup of rock and roll, alt-country, bluegrass, jazz, indie, gospel and more.

Performing on patina-clad stages reflecting the area’s aesthetic, many bands will “crank it down” and give a partly acoustic set specifically tailored to the day. Moreover, the fest will boast “Pilgri-mashups,” pairing artists together for special one-time collaborations on stage. The Little Pilgrims Stage will be more than a kids’ play area; it will feature a line-up of talented young musicians in their own right, to inspire and entertain kids and adults alike.The region’s best food and drink will be on display at the Kitchen and Sippin’ stages at scheduled times throughout the weekend, and carefully selected food and merchant vendors will be featured in the Bazaar.

When performances wrap at 7:30pm each day, guests can conveniently head back into the heart of downtown Franklin, within walking distance from the Park at Harlinsdale, to imbibe the best of the town’s restaurants, shops, and great weekend lineup of nighttime shows.Ultimately, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival invites folks of all ages on a journey to experience a myriad of musical styles, a bevy of food and beverages, and the rich regional spirit of Franklin, TN.

QUORUM HEALTH CORP.

4:27 pm | Monday, Sep 14th

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Southeast Venture announced that Quorum Health Corp. has signed a long-term lease for a 40,000-square-foot building that the commercial real estate firm is developing in Mallory Park, an office park near Cool Springs Galleria in Brentwood.The newly leased building is one of two 40,000-square-foot buildings Southeast Venture is developing on a 12.5-acre lot on Mallory Lane known as Dimension at Mallory Park Phase I. The two buildings will surround a courtyard, giving the project a “campus feel.” Southeast Venture is the architect for the building and the firm will also provide interior design services to guide the build-out of the premises for Quorum. Southeast Venture’s leasing team, Michael Finucane and J.C. Darby, represented their company in the lease transaction and Bo Tyler and Tom Hooper of JLL represented the tenant. T.W. Frierson Contractor is the builder for the project.

Quorum Health Corp.’s new headquarters will be the first building constructed in Phase II of Mallory Park, a 33.5-acre parcel north of the original office park that was rezoned for commercial use in 2010. Southeast Venture is the developer of Mallory Park and will continue to own the building with its investors.

“We are very pleased that Quorum Health Corp. has elected to keep its headquarters in Brentwood. Mallory Park will be a great new home for the company, especially with the new Flagpole Park within walking distance,” said Brentwood Mayor Regina Smithson.

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“In order to meet Quorum’s timeline, we plan to begin tenant construction on October 15 and have the building ready for occupancy by early next year,” said Southeast Venture Principal Cam Sorenson. “We are prepared to meet this aggressive deadline: the concrete slab is already poured, utilities are already being installed and walls began going up last week. The type of structure we are building – which is similar to a two- office complex we developed in MetroCenter for HealthSpring – goes up quickly.”

“Quorum will occupy 50 percent of the total space available at Mallory Park,” said Finucane. “We’ve had a lot of activity and are looking forward to filling the remaining 40,000 square feet soon.”

About Southeast Venture

Founded in 1981, Southeast Venture is a diversified commercial real estate and design services company guided by a mission of “Building Value by Valuing Relationships.” The firm provides and coordinates the delivery of brokerage, development, architectural and interior design and property management. This unique, comprehensive approach to commercial real estate offers a cost effective and efficient way of meeting its clients’ commercial real estate needs. For more information, visit SoutheastVenture.com, or find Southeast Venture on Twitter @SEVentureCRE.

FRANKLIN 4 THE CURE

6:30 am | Saturday, Sep 12th

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Franklin 4 The Cure is Westhaven’s annual fundraiser benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital At Vanderbilt. This year’s event will take place on September 12, 2015. The proceeds from Franklin 4 The Cure go to fund Discovery Grants for pediatric cancer research conducted right here in Nashville at Vanderbilt Hospital.

Franklin 4 The Cure, an all day event which includes ‘Run 4 The Cure 5K Run/Walk’ and ‘Concert 4 The Cure,’ and takes place on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 in the Westhaven community in West Franklin off New Highway 96W. The race portion of the event will take place in the morning with the concert in the evening. All events will fund the Franklin 4 the Cure Discovery Grant supporting important cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Run 4 the Cure is a 5K race and run/walk event. Bring the whole family and run, jog, or walk the certified distance and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast after the race. This flat course winds through Westhaven and will be enjoyable for everyone from the serious runner to the casual walker. Kids runs will be held following the 5k. Kids activities will be held in the “Hope Street” family area after the race.

This year’s Concert 4 The Cure features Uncle Kracker, starting at 6:30 PM on the Great Lawn at the Westhaven Residents Club. Vic & The Spoils will start the evening off at 5:30 while you have time to browse all the items at the Silent Auction.

For more information please visit Franklin 4 The Cure.

REGISTER FOR THE RACE 4 THE CURE AND KIDS FUN RUNS HERE!

37th Annual Franklin Classic

7:00 am | Monday, Sep 7th

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10K Run • 5K Walk/Run • 1K Kids Run

LABOR DAY – September 7, 2015
Historic Downtown Franklin

The 37th Annual Franklin Classic is hosted by and to benefit Mercy Community Healthcare. The event includes live music and a free Kids Zone.

Schedule
5:45am Registration Opens
7:00am 10K Run
8:30am 5K Walk/Run
9:30am 1K Kids Fun Run 10:00am Award Ceremony

To register and for more information please visit 37th Annual Franklin Classic.

National Barrel Horse Association Tennessee State Show

10:00 am | Sunday, Sep 6th

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National Barrel Horse Association Tennessee State Show September 4-6, 2015 in Franklin TN.

Tennessee NBHA is part of the National Barrel Horse Association. Tennessee NBHA has some of the best barrel racers in the country competing today!

Please visit website for more information.

Pumpkinfest 2016

6:57 pm | Monday, Aug 31st

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Franklin’s favorite celebration of fall returns October 29 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Presented by Bank of America, the festival stretches along Main Street and its avenues and offers tons of festive fun for families.

Check out the lineup of things-to-do at Pumpkinfest:

Church of the City Kids’ Zone
Third Avenue South will be transformed into a full block of free children’s activities from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bouncy houses, pony rides, face painting, games, a dedicated preschool area, and much more will keep the small fry entertained for hours.

HomeTown Pet Costume Contests
Costume contests for both humans and pets will take place on the stage on the Public Square. More details will be coming soon!

Live Entertainment
Two stages will feature full lineups of music and dance performances. In addition to the stage on the Public Square, this year a second stage will be located on Main Street at First Avenue, near Landmark Booksellers. The ConSoulers will take the First Avenue stage at 4 p.m. for a two-hour street dance. Additional stage lineups will be posted soon.

Arts and Crafts Vendors
More than 80 artists and crafts people with handmade wares will line Main Street from Second to Fifth Avenues. Don’t miss the unique shopping opportunities.

Street Festival Food
Old favorites like corn dogs, funnel cakes, fried catfish, and chicken tenders will join some newer offerings in two dedicated food zones: around the Public Square, and on Fourth Avenue South.

Chili Cook Off
The Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook Off will take place on Third Avenue North. For more information, click here.

The Great Pumpkin
Franklin’s Sister City, Carleton Place, Canada, is again growing our Great Pumpkin. Stop by its location on the Public Square and guess its weight for a chance at a fabulous prize.

Grave Matters: The Stories Behind the Stones
After dark, Franklin’s historic cemeteries will come to life with first-person stories of some of the folks buried there. For more information, click here.

Photo Ops
Be sure to bring the camera! Photo ops will abound!

Parking
In addition to the parking in and around the downtown area, parking and shuttle service will be available from Church of the City and Harlinsdale Farm for $1 per person each way. No pets, non-folding strollers, or food or drink except bottled water is allowed on the trolleys.

Producing Pumpkinfest is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Since 1967 the non-profit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving the places that matter.

Carnton: Summer Concert Series

12:00 am | Monday, Aug 24th

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Come to beautiful Historic Carnton Plantation for its seventh annual Summer Concert Series. Enjoy live music, picnicking and fantastic sunsets in good company. You also can take this opportunity to stroll through the 1847 garden or tour the historic home – the choice is yours – but you can be sure that there will be plenty to entertain all.

Tickets: Adults (ages 13+) are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate for each concert. Children (ages 6-12) are $5 in advance or at the gate for each concert.
Free for 5 and under. Food and drinks are available for purchase on-site, including soft drinks, beer and wine.

Guests can buy their picnic or bring their own, but please refrain from bringing grills and pets. For more information, visit http://www.battleoffranklintrust.org/sunsetconcertseries.htm or call 615.794.0903.

The last concert takes place this Sunday, August 30, and will feature 7 Bridges Band.

The gates open at 4:30 p.m. The concerts are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The concert is held on the east lawn next to the house. Parking is free. Restrooms are onsite. Food and drinks are available for purchase or attendees may bring their own (including alcohol). No tents, grills or pets are allowed. Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule the concert.

Kids Triathlon

12:00 am | Sunday, Aug 16th

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Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the first annual Nolensville Kids Triathlon, a youth swim, bike and run competition on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Boys and girls ages 5 to 15 are invited to enter this official USA Triathlon-sanctioned youth event.