Upcoming Classes at Franklin Recreation Complex

6:01 pm | Friday, Aug 25th

Franklin, TN Community

WATERCOLOR JOINS UPCOMING CLASSES

Franklin Recreation Complex

Franklin, TN – The Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., offers activities for all ages in including classes in adult watercolor, preschool musical theatre, mindfulness, kids cooking, adult painting, piano lessons and line dancing. Broaden your horizons and try something new!

Basic Watercolor & Pencil Techniques

Try watercolor—learn painting and brush techniques, color mixing, special effects and more. This new class will also teach pencil techniques, design, composition and creating mood. Professional artist and instructor Tim Pafford will teach this class for teens and adults at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. No experience is necessary. This ongoing class meets on Tuesday evenings, August 1-September 19, ($30 per class, #10043) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration is also open for a September 26-November 21 session ($240, 8 weeks, #10063). Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Color Wheels-Homeschool Art Class

Each week, students in this ongoing art class will explore art history, techniques, styles and artists from the past and present. A variety of media will be used to create rich experiences for each child. Instructor: Shelly Egly. Color Wheels for homeschoolers meets Fridays, September 1-29 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. For ages 5-11. The fee is $70 for the five-week session. Register on line at www.wcparksandrec.com (activity # 10299).

Piano

Private piano lessons are offered on Fridays in 30-minute time slots. Learn note reading skills, music theory and artistic technique. For ages 4 through adults. Contact instructor James Weinberg to set up lesson times: 615-268-2296.The Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., 615-790-5719.

Sticky Fingers Preschool Art Club

Enhance and celebrate you preschooler’s creativity by enrolling them in the Sticky Fingers Preschool Art Club at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Ms. Shelly offers educational art experiences geared to young children (ages 3 to 6, potty-trained), with 2 to 3 works of art completed in each class. Choose Fridays, September 1-29 ($60 for 5 classes, #10070) or Mondays, September 11-25 ($36 for 3 classes, #10067). Both classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register on line at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Color Wheels-After School Art

Join the fun as explore art history, techniques, styles, and famous artists from past to present. This class is for kids 5 to 11 years, and meets Wednesdays, September 6-27 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fee is $58. Registration is online at www.wcparksandrec.com (#10064). This class meets at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.

Preschool Musical Theatre

Theatre professional Julia Nolan leads this fun Preschool Musical Theatre class for ages 3-5 years. Learn songs and dances along with theatre games to perform for parents, family and friends. Class meets Wednesdays, September 6-27 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The course fee is $80m and registration is open at www.wcparksandrec.com (activity # 10334).

Mommy & Me Movement

Bring the kids, ages 0-4 months for a fun and energetic 30-minute movement class. Moms and kids will dance, sing, bond and make memories. Dads, grandparents and caregivers are welcome. Mommy & Me Movement meets on Mondays, beginning September 11 from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. General admission fees apply. (Class is free to all premium family pass holders.)

Kids Cooking Class

Kids will tantalize their taste buds and have fun with food in this Kids Cooking Class, September 18-October 24 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Class meets on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p./m. and is for ages 8 to 12. Learn kitchen skills and nutrition while making guacamole, pizza dough, sauces, no-bake cookies and more! The course is $120, and registration is open at www.wcparksandrec.com (activity #10305).

Safe Kids 101

Does your child know where your first aid kit is kept? What if someone tried to break in while they were home alone? This 3-hour course trains kids (ages 9 to 12) to be safe at home and in the community, receiving hands-on training for serious situations but in a fun, memorable way. Includes a Smart Kids workbook. Class meets Saturday, September 30 from 1:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. To register, go to www.smartkids101.com-Programs. $35 per child.

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 Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

Nashville Restaurant Week

8:11 pm | Tuesday, Aug 22nd

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Franklin, TN – Nashville Restaurant Week only happens twice a year so take advantage of these great deals.

From August 21-27, 2017, all of the Nashville Originals’ restaurants will offer special menu items and pricing. It’s a great opportunity to try a local spot you’ve been meaning to check out.

Participating restaurants typically include 55 South, Americano, The Bunganut Pig, Cabana, Caffe Nonna, Capitol Grill, Chago’s, Copper Kettle, Cork & Cow, Crow’s Nest, Elliston Place Soda Shop, Fenwick’s 300, Fido, Finezza Italian Bistro, Fleet Street Pub, Flyte, Germantown Cafe, Gray’s on Main, Green Hills Grille, Harvest at Homestead, Jackson’s, MAFIAoZA’s, McCabe’s Pub, Mere Bulles, Midtown Cafe, Nonna’s, Noshville, Pease, Love & Pho, Peg Leg Porker, The Pineapple Room, Pizza Perfect, PM, Provence, Puckett’s Boat House, Puckett’s Grocery, Red Pony, The Row, Rumours East, Saffire, Salsa, Smokin Thighs, Sole Mio, South Street, Suzy Wong’s, Table 3, Tin Angel, Urban Grub, Valentino’s, Watermark, Wild Iris, and The Yellow Porch.

Each menu is a little different, but most places offer 2 or 3-course meals from $10 to $30. You’ll find lunch and dinner options during Nashville Restaurant Week.

Nashville Originals participating restaurants and menus.

WHO: Nashville Originals Member Restaurants

WHAT: Nashville Restaurant Week

For more information, including forthcoming menu details, visit www.nashvilleoriginals.com. Look for Nashville Restaurant Week photos, updates and more at www.facebook.com/NashvilleOriginals.

About Nashville Originals

Established in 2006 as the city’s non-profit independent restaurant association, the Nashville

Originals are locally owned and loved culinary institutions dedicated to increasing the visibility and

viability of local restaurants. Together, the Originals support each other as fixtures of the growing

culinary community that continues to enjoy national acclaim.

Upcoming Classes at Recreation Complex at Nolensville

6:08 pm | Tuesday, Aug 22nd

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY REC COMPLEX AT NOLENSVILLE

New classes include preschool art, guitar lessons

The Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., has added new classes for kids and adults. Try the Sticky Fingers Preschool art class, or learn to play the guitar. All classes are open to the public, and registration is available at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Sticky Fingers Preschool Art Club

Enhance and celebrate you preschooler’s creativity by enrolling them in the Sticky Fingers Preschool Art Club at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Ms. Emily offers educational art experiences geared to young children (ages 3 to 6, potty-trained), with 2 to 3 works of art completed in each class. Offered on Fridays, September 1-29 ($48, #10119). Class meets from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register on line at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Guitar Lessons

Learn to play the guitar in 30-minute private lessons on Thursdays at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville. Instructor Phil Mikel will tailor the lessons to the student’s skill levels and interests. For ages 7 through adults. $30 per lesson. To register, contact Phil Mikel at 615-649-1898.

Art with Kreative Kat

Kids, ages 6 to 12, come join the fun creating beautiful art! Everyone can be an artist in this class, as the instructor ‘Kat’ helps students realize their potential. Kat teaches mainly drawing, watercolor, and acrylics. Learn about composition, perspective, and color combinations in a playful way. For more information contact Katrin at katrinkeiningham@gmail.com or at 615-500-8525. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com for Face It! On September 5 (#10113) or Zentangle on September 19 (#10114). Each class is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the fee is $20 per class.

Wiggles & Giggles

Drop your child off in the gym on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for our free Wiggles and Giggles supervised play time (ages 3-6 years). Parent must stay in the rec center and use the facility. Wiggles & a Giggles is free with a family pass or general admission. The Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., 615-786-0200.

Barre

Barre combines ballet, Pilates and yoga to develop beautifully sculpted lean muscles. Barre uses intense isometric training with low-impact moves that focus on balance, lengthening and strengthening. No dance experience is required. This 60-minute class is offered at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 8:05 a.m. Please register in advance at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Piano/Voice Lessons

Weekly, private voice and piano lessons are available on Tuesdays in from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Lessons are offered in 30-minute time frames. Learn note reading skills, music theory and artistic technique using a variety of styles and learning how to sing with correct technique while expanding your range! Ages 7 through adults. For more information and to register please call Cameron Morris at 615-684-0010.

Rhythm & Spirit Youth Dance, Cheer & Tumble

Join the fun in Rhythm and Spirit dance, cheer and tumble classes for ages 3-14 at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Ballerina Prep, Hip Hop, Ballet/Tap, Jazz, Cheer/Tumbling, Mommy & Me Tumbling are offered throughout the week. For a complete schedule and registration information, go to www.wcparksandrec.com or contact Katie Adams at 615-377-6530, ext. 2117.

Kids Days – Animal Kids Show

9:30 am | Wednesday, Jun 14th

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City of Franklin, TN – Kids Events

ANIMAL KIDS SHOW

June 14, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park

Experience different types of animals during this kids show at Pinkerton Park! Bring a blanket and watch the animal show on the main stage. Light snacks will be provided to attendees.

KIDS SPORT DAY

June 21, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park

Do you love sports? Then this is the event for you! There will be different tricks and demonstrations to learn. Bring your favorite sports ball! Light snacks will be provided to attendees.

KIDS WATER DAY

July 26, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park

Join us for Kids Water Day at Pinkerton Park for one last hoorah before school starts. Water relays, water gun fights, water slides, and beach balls…this event has all the water fun imaginable! Bring your swimsuit and a beach towel, and we’ll provide the rest. Light snacks will be provided to attendees.

For more information please email parksinfo@franklintn.gov or call 615-794-2103 .

Pooch-a-Palooza – Nolensville

12:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 10th

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Williamson County Parks and Recreation – Pooch-a-Palooza Dog Show and Expo

Spectators FREE, Competitors $10

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Celebrate man’s best friend at the Pooch-a-Palooza dog show and expo. Looking for a pet sitter or vet? Get to know local businesses that care about your pets just as much as you do. Vendors include local vets, groomers, dog boarders, and pet supply shops. Adoptable dogs will also be on site from the Williamson County Animal Control with their mobile adoption center.

Think your dog is the best? Now is your chance to prove it, for only $10 register your k-9 friend for one or more of our competitions which include best dressed best trick, best agility course time and best retriever. All skill levels are welcome to compete in this friendly competition! The Williamson County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit will also hold a special demonstration you won’t want to miss! This event is FREE for spectators and their pets but registration is required to compete.

2017 Hillbilly Half Marathon

6:30 am | Saturday, Jun 3rd

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The 2017 Hillbilly Half Marathon, formerly known as the Franklin Half Marathon.

Open to runners and walkers from novice to professional, the Hillbilly Half Marathon and Little Billy 5K celebrates its fifth year in 2017. The USATF certified racecourse is nestled in the pristine backcountry of Williamson County just minutes from downtown Franklin, TN. Over the past five years, the half marathon has attracted up to as many as 1,000 participants each year.

2017 Business & Education Expo

8:07 pm | Thursday, May 25th

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The 2017 Business & Education Expo is back by popular demand, featuring the largest showcase of Williamson County businesses and schools.

Presented by Franklin Synergy Bank, the highly-anticipated event takes place Tuesday, June 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Factory at Franklin in Liberty Hall. There are more than 70 companies registered to make an appearance.

Easter Bunny Arrival Party – CoolSprings Galleria

10:00 am | Saturday, Mar 25th

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Franklin, TN Easter Bunny Events

Easter Bunny Hops into CoolSprings Galleria

Enjoy visits, goodies, photos, and a Free Bunny Arrival Party!

Spring has sprung, and the Easter Bunny is headed to CoolSprings Galleria! Beginning Saturday, March 25, kids of all ages are invited to have their photo snapped with the Bunny at CoolSprings Galleria in Center Court.

The Easter Bunny will be available for visits and photos starting Saturday, March 25, through Saturday, April 15, Monday through Sunday, during all mall hours. CoolSprings Galleria is closed on Easter Sunday. All families who visit the Easter Bunny will receive an Easter Bunny coloring sheet.

In addition, CoolSprings Galleria will be hosting a free Easter Bunny Arrival Party on March 25, at 10am to 11:30am in Center Court. Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon animals, DJ, and the first 100 kids will enjoy cookie decorating with Great American Cookies!

Shoppers are also encouraged to bring in their pets for a photograph with the Easter Bunny on Tuesday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 11, between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Please make sure all pets are on a leash or in a carrier.

And now the Easter Bunny Experience can continue long after a visit to the mall has ended! Visit MyHolidayMoments.com and download Easter photos, share them thru social media, and create projects with Shutterfly.com. Visitors to the Easter Bunny at CoolSprings Galleria will receive a $20 Shutterfly gift card with any of the five photo packages available. Looking for more Easter fun for the whole family? Download the “My Holiday Moments” app, available through iTunes or Google Play. This free app has games, a countdown to Easter, photo package information, and gives you the ability to download your photos to your phone. Customers can also receive their photos immediately via text when a cell phone number is provided at check out.

For more information, visit CoolSpringsGalleria.com

Taste of Williamson

7:00 pm | Sunday, Mar 5th

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Taste of Williamson, presented by Nissan, is an annual favorite of the local and regional community. Features our area’s best restaurants, caterers and hotels offering tastes of their specialties to benefit United Way of Williamson County. Guests will meet chefs, sip their favorite beverages, taste great foods and enjoy musical entertainment as they stroll from station to station.

Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door

www.TasteOfWilliamson.com

For additional information, please contact United Way of Williamson County at 615-771-2312 or email cstewart@uwwc.org to let us know you’d like to buy tickets or participate as a restaurant.

Restaurant Week: March 6 – 11, 2017. Bring your ticket stub to receive 10% off at participating locations.

The Gift of Song: Something Old Something New

7:30 pm | Friday, Feb 24th

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