More than a dozen restaurants, an acclaimed local songwriter, one-of-a-kind artwork and plenty of equestrian-themed entertainment will greet attendees at the Fourth Annual “Raise the Roofs” on Saturday, August 15th at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm.
CALLING ALL DIRTY DOGS! FREE WAG & WASH SATURDAY – Microchipping, doggie treats and giveaways!
The Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) in Franklin is having it
s second Wag & Wash event Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and wants you to bring your dirty dog along! The shelter will be offering dog washes for a donation, plus nail clips for $5 and microchips for $15!
Several local businesses will be joining the event, with special giveaways for adopters, free samples, and doggie treats for sale. Haute Dogge Grooming Salon of Franklin will be selling water, with all profits going to WCAC, as well as giving discounts on grooming services to those who adopt a dog on Saturday. Nature’s Select Pet Products of Tennessee will be giving away samples of holistic pet food, and See Spot Eat: A Doggie Bakery will also be on hand selling baked goods for dogs from their ‘food’ truck.
Shelter director Laura Chavarria reports that at the first Wag n’ Wash event in June, Williamson County Animal Center staff and volunteers assisted in over 20 microchippings, 30 nail trimmings, and 15 dog bathes. “We were so pleased with the turnout and the number of pets that were microchipped, that we decided to do it again,” she said. “We are very excited to have several local pet vendors join us in August.”
Chavarria also emphasized the need for adoptions. “The shelter continues to be at capacity for dogs, cats and kittens. The cat and kitten adoption fee is now $10, and adult dogs are $20.” Adoptions require an approved application and include vaccinations, spay or neuter and microchip.
Williamson County Animal Center at 106 Claude Yates Drive in Franklin is open for adoptions from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Adoptable animals can be viewed on line at www.adoptwcac.org. For more information, call (615) 790-5590, visit www.adoptwcac.org.
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15 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!
15 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!For more information please visit Williamson County Fair.
The 2015 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!
15 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!For more information please visit Williamson County Fair.
The 2015 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!
15 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!For more information please visit Williamson County Fair.
SOAR Adventure Tower, an aerial adventure park designed by Germany’s KristallTurm is set to open on August 15 in Franklin, TN.
The new attraction in Middle Tennessee features a 50 foot tall, 10,000 square foot aerial adventure with four levels and more than 120 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults both mentally and physically.
“We are thrilled to be the first aerial adventure park of this size to open in the United States. SOAR Adventure Tower is a destination where families can play together, take risks, and push their limits in a safe and controlled environment,” said Kevin Vanderkolk, owner. “SOAR Adventure Tower embraces today’s fitness and healthy lifestyles.”
SOAR Adventure Tower celebrates Music City by featuring elements themed with music and allowing climbers to play an actual drum set suspended 20 feet above the ground. Additionally, local musicians will perform live each Thursday night at SOAR Adventure Tower.
Safety is our top priority at SOAR Adventure Tower, utilizing the highest quality of safety equipment and technology on the market. The Safe Link SSB ensures the climber is never detached from a safety line. Once attached, the interconnected carabiners can only be opened one at a time.
“This one of a kind experience and amazing environment makes for the perfect event setting for school field trips, birthday parties, youth groups, team building, corporate events, and family outings. SOAR Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for your next adventure,” added Vanderkolk.
The KristallTurm® rope course is renowned for highest quality and safety standards. There are 18 KristallTurm Aerial Adventure Parks worldwide. Their headquarters is located in Lenggries, Germany.
SOAR Adventure Tower is Middle Tennessee’s newest family-friendly attraction: a modern aerial adventure park in North America.
Perfect for birthday parties, group outings, team building events, fun family activities, corporate retreats and private parties, SOAR Adventure Tower offers a full range of event and party options for any size group. SOAR Adventure Tower is located at 3794 Carothers Parkway in Franklin, Tennessee. For more information, visit: www.soaradventure.com.
The 2015 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!
15 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!For more information please visit Williamson County Fair.
Saturday evening, the fifth annual Bootleggers Bash event was held at Carnton Plantation. 210 guests gathered in the garden amidst the ambiance of string lighting and enjoyed an evening of mingling, snapping photos in the photo booth and tasting from Tennessee distilleries. The food provided by Chef Penelope was loved by all who attended, and guests found themselves dancing to the sweet acoustic sounds provided by Hot Club Time Machine. All proceeds benefited the Battle of Franklin Trust.
Check out the party pics!
Lace up your running shoes and get ready, set, go!!
Location
Public Square
Franklin, TN 37064
Schedule
5:45am Registration Opens
7:00am 10K Run
8:30am 5K Walk/Run
9:30am 1K Kids Fun Run 10:00am Award Ceremony
Parking
All parking in downtown Franklin is free. There are two public parking garages
located on Second Avenue South and Fourth Avenue South.
Important Information
- 10K is reserved for runners and joggers
- 5K is for both Runners and Walkers
- We are unable to allow pets on the running course
- Baby joggers are allowed on the 5K and 10K runs, but must start at the end to avoid congestion
- 10K course time limit is 1 hour and 30 minutes ( 15 minute per mile pace)
Race Management & Timing
Race Management and Timing is provided by Start 2 Finish
Weather Policy
We expect our event to happen rain or shine. However, the safety of our participants is of paramount concern. In the event of adverse conditions (Tornado Warning, Tornado Watch, Thunderstorm, Heavy Rain, or any other extreme weather condition), the Race Director, in communication with the local law enforcement and the city, may delay the event, cancel the event, or make changes to the race course. If the event is canceled more than 12 hours before the event, we will notify participants via the race website, email and social media. If the event is canceled less than 12 hours before the event we will notify participants via social media. Participants will be notified via email where they can pick up their race packets if they have not already done so. Refunds will not be issued if the event is canceled for Adverse Weather Conditions.
Kids Zone
We offer a FREE Kids zone with lots of fun activities for children of all ages including face painting, balloons, obstacle courses, make your own trail mix and much more!
The 2015 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!
15 Williamson County Fair will be held August 7th through the 15th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Join us for a 9 days of fun, full of live entertainment, fair rides, food and much more!For more information please visit Williamson County Fair.