This special evening will be an opportunity to celebrate with those in our community who share the same vision and heart for at-risk youth. The evening includes a sumptuous sit-down meal, live Mardi Gras band, dancing and the crowning of the Mardi Gras Ball King and Queen. All proceeds will go to My Friend’s House to make it possible for the youth to have further opportunities and improve their quality of life. It is a night you won’t forget!
The Patricia Hart Society Annual HeART to Heart Luncheon combines stories of inspirational women, a fabulous silent auction and delicious lunch all to support the work of United Way of Williamson County in removing barriers to learning, supporting the community’s most vulnerable and reducing burdens of financial need.
Being a Real Estate agent means owning your own small business. Are you treating it as such? This class goes over where the income and business come from, budgets for planning and taxes, growth and professional standards for agents. When agents treat their business as a business and understand the principles of managing a business they are better able to review their profit and expenses. Agents will also be able to make a business plan for getting more business.
Basics For Building A Better Business
Instructors
- Monica Neubauer, ABR, SRES, GREEN, GRI, CRS, SRS, EPro, AHWD, NSA Member
There is not a better way to ring in the New Year than plunging in the frigid ‘Boro Beach the first Saturday in January. Participants of the Polar Bear Plunge are encouraged to bring nonperishable foods to benefit the Green House Ministries to partake in the plunge.
At 8:30 a.m. the Sports Com gym will once again be transformed to an Arctic Adventure for families to play games, play on inflatables, drink coffee or hot chocolate, eat donuts, and register for the plunge. At 10 a.m., plungers and spectators will make their way to the Boro Beach to take the plunge! T-shirts to commemorate the plunge will be available for purchase the day of the event.
Details:
- January 7, 2017
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Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Time Details: 8:30 a.m. Arctic Adventure, 10 a.m. plunge
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Location: Sports Com Gym and Outdoor poolAddress: 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN37129
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Contact: 615-895-5040
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Email: Kyle Goss
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Cost: FREE with the donation of nonperishable item
Toasty Trolley and the Franklin Art Scence
2:20 am | Saturday, Dec 31st
The Franklin Art Scene is inviting the public to come out of winter hibernation for the first Friday crawl of 2017 on Friday, Jan. 6. Guests won’t have to brave the chilly temperatures for too long during the smaller and more intimate edition of Art Scene– the Toasty Trolley, complete with hot cider, will be making the rounds throughout Downtown Franklin, allowing art lovers to hop on and off from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In addition, the free monthly event — coordinated by the Downtown Franklin Association (DFA) — is bringing back Art Scene Passports, offering event-goers the chance to win a prize package for an evening out in Franklin, including a $75 gift certificate to 55 South and two tickets to a movie at the Franklin Theatre. Those who visit eight participating Art Scene locations, receiving stamps at each, will be entered into the contest.
Visitors can escape the cold weather by heading into the Williamson County Archives for a special scavenger hunt where they will also have the opportunity to be the featured “artist,” by filling in a drawing of a historical object found in the museum.
Eight sites in and around the 16-block historic district will offer warm refreshments, drinks and live music while highlighting a number of artists and locations, including:
- Bagbey House and More, located at 134 4th Ave N, will showcase the talents of the new owner, Phil Baxter. His repurposed lamps and shades bring a unique vintage style to any home. Come check the lamps out as well as many other repurposed items he has to offer.
- Historic Franklin Presbyterian, located at 435 Main Street, will host two artists- Pam Brown and Liz Kelly Zook. Pam Brown is an intuitive abstract painter who paints with fire; her main tools are a blowtorch, pigments and powders used to create textural images created with multiple layers. Zook’s art is a mix between Pop and Illustrative art. She uses a lot of bright colors and is inspired by pop culture, comic books and anything that makes her laugh.
- Imaginebox Emporium, located at 311 North Margin Street, will be featuring the original illustrations created by Cory Basil. Basil’s creations are painted using multiple mediums, including watercolor, oil, and gauche. His cozy gallery is not to be missed!
- Emily Newman is the featured artist for January at Savory Spice Shop, located at 324 Main St. This self-taught artist specializes in heavily textured oil and acrylic painting. All mediums used are heavily textured in style, giving them a three dimensional appearance. Her monochromes compliment many environments from the office to the home, and the abstracts please admirer’s of modern and contemporary art styles.
- Ben Paty’s wood works will be on display at the Williamson County Visitor Center, located at 400 Main St.. As a member of the Tennessee Association of Woodturners, he has been turning wood for the past three years and has developed techniques from master crafters.
For more information about the event, please visit www.franklinartscene.com or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FranklinArtScene.com.
Organization honors Jacobson’s dedication to Civil War battlefield preservation
Battle of Franklin Trust CEO Eric Jacobson recently received the Tennie Pinkerton Dozier award from the Save the Franklin Battlefield organization. Every year, the organization presents this award to an individual who has made a long-term, compelling commitment to battlefield preservation efforts in Williamson County.
“I am extremely honored to be the recipient of the Tennie Pinkerton Award,” said Eric Jacobson, CEO of The Battle of Franklin Trust. “Saving what we can of the Franklin is one of our greatest challenges, and also one of the most rewarding.”
Save the Franklin Battlefield, Inc. is a non-profit organization consisting of volunteers from across the world who are dedicated to the preservation, protection and promotion of Civil War sites in Williamson County.
Tennie Pinkerton Dozier, the award’s namesake, was the wife of a Confederate soldier who devoted her life to honoring those who fought and sacrificed their lives at the Battle of Franklin. She was one of the first people in Franklin to champion the need to have a battlefield park, organized the local chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy and helped raise funds for the Confederate soldier monument in Franklin’s square.
Jacobson is the author of three books on the American Civil War, including “For Cause & For Country,” “The McGavock Confederate Cemetery” and “Baptism of Fire.” He is the CEO of The Battle of Franklin Trust, and helps to lead non-profit organization in its continued preservation of the Franklin battlefield.
About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.
Are you doing a bit of last minute Christmas shopping? Check out these toy stores in Franklin, TN – Williamson County:
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
1705 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN | 615-309-0557
franklintoystores.com
Learning Express
420 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin, TN | 615-771-3434
learningexpress.com/store/franklin
Little Kids’ Star Gear
1556 West McEwen Drive, Ste. 108 Franklin, TN | 615-771-9919
Nolensville Toy Shop
9895 Old Clovercroft Road, Nolensville, TN | 615-819-2949
nolensvilletoyshop.com
Parent-Teacher Store
1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 203, Franklin, TN | 615-599-3477
parentteacherstoreusa.com
Williamson County Homes Sales Strong Through Fall Season
8:01 pm | Tuesday, Dec 20th
From the WCAR:
Buyers willing to pay steadily increasing prices to call Williamson County home
Total home closings in Williamson County rose 14.7 percent in November 2016 to the strongest in decade, according to the monthly market report released today by the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® (WCAR). The total number of closed home sales were 399 for the month compared to 348 in November 2015.
The median sales price for a single-family home increased 7.6 percent to $443,507 in November 2016, compared to $412,176 for the same period last year. November marked the ninth consecutive month the median sales price for a single-family home surpassed $400,000.
Year-to-date total home sales in Williamson County are 5,228, an increase of 3.5 percent over the 5,051 closings for the same period last year.
“With home sales for the month of November rising to the strongest in a decade, it is expected the housing market in Williamson County will continue at a solid pace through the end of the year and into 2017,” said Lisa Wurth, President of the Williamson County Association of REALTORS®. “Sellers continue to see a good financial return on their homes as evidenced by steadily rising sales prices. Potential home buyers remain keenly interested in making their home in Williamson County.”
“Williamson County embodies the characteristics that make a community truly great: excellent schools, safe neighborhoods and a growing economy,” added Wurth. “Buyers are willing to act quickly and decisively when they find the home that works for them.
Rudolph’s Red Nose Run Returns to Parade Day
9:24 pm | Tuesday, Nov 29th
Join us on Saturday, December 3, at 8 am in Nissan Stadium/East Bank Landing.
RUDOLPH LIGHTS THE WAY ONCE AGAIN
Rudolph’s Red Nose Run is music city’s most festive 5K. For more than 30 years, elves, grinches, and scores of sugar plum fairies have run, walked, and made merry in downtown Nashville, TN to light the way for the Nashville Christmas Parade.
But last year, that extra cheer was absent. As downtown grew, traffic and safety concerns caused the 5K and parade to move from their traditional first Friday in December schedule.
But in 2016, parade-goers will once again be treated to antlers, tutus, and red noses passing by as they eagerly await Santa’s arrival. Thanks to the efforts of Metro police, parks, and public works, as well as parade host Piedmont Natural Gas, Rudolph’s very shiny race will delight crowds once again.
This frosty 5K isn’t just for fun. Runners and walkers join together in the cold to help keep their neighbors warm this winter. Proceeds benefit NeedLink Nashville, which helps nearly 2,000 local families and seniors avoid homelessness and stay connected to critical utility services every year.
RACE HEADQUARTERS LOCATION
Race HQ is at East Bank Landing, between Nissan Stadium and the Bridge Building.
SCHEDULE OF FESTIVITIES
- 7:00 a.m. – Race Day Registration
- 7:00 – 7:45 – Costume Contest
- 8:00 a.m. – Race Begins
- 9:00 a.m. – Awards
GREAT VISUALS!
- Rudolph himself greeting runners
- Costumed families and friends in their festive best
- Cute little ones running their first race
- Runners against the skyline, on Broadway, and crossing the Pedestrian Bridge
CONTACT:
Jann Seymour, Director, NeedLink Nashville
jann@needlink.org
(615) 269-6835 x 4
Event Day Cell: (615) 440-2386
Usher in the holiday season with an enchanting tour of historic homes and landmarks. The 33rd Annual Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes will be
December 3, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The tour, presented by Oaklands Mansion and Franklin Synergy Bank, will feature beautiful and historic homes and distinctive churches. The cornerstone of the tour is the grand Oaklands Mansion where interpreters in period attire will guide you through the rich history of this gracious home.
The proceeds of the tour make possible the continued preservation and educational programming of this historic treasure. Purchase advance tickets (either online at OaklandsMansion.org or in the museum shop) by 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 1 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. On the night of the tour, tickets can be purchased at any home on the tour or at Oaklands’ Museum Shop.
“The Candlelight Tour of Homes has been a Middle Tennessee tradition thirty-three years in the making,” said James Manning, Executive Director. “Tour goers love that they can begin at any location and if they have not already purchased a ticket in advance at OaklandsMansion.org, they can buy one at any home on the tour. The churches are free, of course! You will have the option to walk the tour route, drive, or you may choose to move your car a time or two. You can find the tour route on our website when you buy tickets on-line. Each stop will be marked with a red sign and flickering candles. As you make your way, you will enjoy the melodies of carolers from local schools and churches. On the lawn of Oaklands Baptist Church, see a live nativity displayed by Southeast Baptist Church’s Bethlehem Marketplace. Be sure to stop by some of our favorite food trucks and have dinner, a snack, or just a warm beverage. A portion of their proceeds will be given back to support Education and Preservation at Oaklands Mansion!”
Stops along the holiday tour include these historic buildings:
- Oaklands Mansion, 900 North Maney Avenue
- Oaklands Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 711 North Maney Avenue
- Mr. & Mrs. Rhea Cole, 619 North Maney Avenue
- Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Patrick- Carriage Lane Inn, 413 North Maney Avenue
- Mr. Bobby Turman & Ms. Sheryl Miller- Hippie Haven, 420 East Burton Street
- Mr. & Mrs. Rob Baker- One Cute Dish, 217 North Maney Avenue
- Allen Chapel, A.M.E. Church, 224 South Maney Avenue
- Mr. & Mrs. Jim Smythe, The Collier-Crichlow-Smythe House, 511 East Main Street
- Drs. Elizabeth & Robert Bray, 521 East Main Street
- First Baptist Church, 200 East Main Street
- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 315 East Main Street
- First Presbyterian Church, 210 North Spring Street
- The Woman’s Club, 221 East College Street
- Ms. Sandi Baylis, The Childress-Ray House, 225 North Academy Street
- Mr. Michael Graves & Mr. Doug Willard, 304 East Lytle Street
- Ms. Tracy Toy, Quinn’s Mercantile, 301 North Spring Street
- The Ransom School House, 717 North Academy Street
The 2016 Candlelight Tour of Homes is made possible through the generous support of: Franklin Synergy Bank, H&N Heating & Air Conditioning, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Bell with HylaBrook Antique Mall, Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. William Ledbetter, Mr. & Mrs. Don Midgett, Tim Montgomery CPA PLLC, Mr. & Mrs. Greg Sample, Sellers & Sellers, PLLC Attorneys at Law, Mr. & Mrs. David Sevier, Mr. & Mrs. Ben Weatherford, and Mr. & Mrs. Don Weatherspoon.
Oaklands Mansion 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.