Williamson, Inc.

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2024-05-20 19:30, 2024-05-13 19:30, 2024-05-06 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Mockingbird Theatre, 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, 37064
Oddity Improv is a non-profit theatre company based in Franklin, TN on a mission to empower and build confidence through the joy of improv and sketch-comedy. Every Monday night we perform clean-ish improv shows at the Mockingbird Theatre! Our talented performers will deliver unique performances keeping you entertained with their quick wit and hilarious antics. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled evening you won’t forget! Tickets are available for purchase online at www.oddityimprov.com. Bar opens at 6pm; doors at 7pm. Ideal for ages 13 and up – see you there!

4th Annual Nashville Angels Open
2024-05-20 13:00 - 18:30
Monday, May 20th, 2024 starting at 1:00 PM
Franklin Bridge Golf Course
Come join us for a great day on the course for a great cause! We are so excited to be hosting our 4th Annual Golf Tournament for Nashville Angels.
Proceeds from this event will go directly to Nashville Angels to benefit the children and families involved in the foster care system throughout Middle Tennessee. This is our opportunity to make a difference and have fun, and we want YOU to be a part of it!
The purpose of this event is to not just raise funds for Nashville Angels but to raise awareness about foster care in the community. Nashville Angels is a 501c-3 nonprofit organization that exists to walk alongside children in the foster care system, as well as their caretakers, by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.
We carry that mission out with two programs:
THE LOVE BOX program is a yearlong commitment to a family to create a box filled with different items to provide practical support and encouragement to the family. The boxes are made monthly for the current families involved in the chapter’s program.
DARE TO DREAM is a one on one mentorship program designed for foster children aged 15-21 years old to help with their transition of life because, for most of these foster children, when they turn 18 years old, they have nowhere to turn with no idea what to do next. Dare to Dream shows these children that someone cares enough to teach and guide them. The goal is that every foster child will be reached.
In 2023, we served 2,997 children through our national chapters. We are seeing major IMPACT in Middle Tennessee, and we have a great vision for 2024. We can only carry that vision out with YOU!
There are multiple ways you can partner with us for our 4th Annual Golf Tournament. You can join us as a sponsor, invite your friends and come play, donate items for the raffle, or if you can’t attend, simply make a donation. Every contribution to Nashville Angels counts!

19 Miles Presents: The Suitcase
2024-05-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Franklin First UMC Main Campus, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, 37064
In 1942, Julius Lorsch, a German Jew, packed a suitcase and boarded a train bound for Auschwitz. 76 years later, his suitcase was found in a little antique store in the Czech Republic. This is that story.
“The Suitcase,” a musical performance by Tim Lorsch, Julius’ grand-nephew, tells a story of hope, resilience, and vulnerability. Through the harmonious sounds of classical string instruments, layers of this story unfold before your very eyes and reveal the depth of the human soul that touches us all.

Sunday Swing In the Courtyard
2024-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air at Sunday Swing in the Courtyard with live music, food trucks and more! Put on your dancing shoes and join us for an afternoon of dancing, accompanied by Middle Tennessee’s premier big band, 5 Points Swing, under the direction of Chuck Hamilton. Each ticket includes a complimentary lesson at 2:30pm with dance instructor Laynee Day, followed by dancing from 3:00-5:00pm. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase on site. Outdoor seating will not be provided, but guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets or a picnic to enjoy music and dancing in the afternoon sun. Restrooms and additional seating will be available inside the Williamson County Performing Arts Center. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held inside at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center with seating provided for all in attendance.
Sunday, May 19th at 3pm
Buy Tickets HERE. (https://www.ticketor.com/wcpac/tickets/sunday-swing-in-the-courtyard-283360)
General Admission – $10

Tennessee Renaissance Festival
2024-05-19 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-12 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Castle Park, 2135 New Castle Road, Arrington, 37014
Delight in the streets of Covington Glen as you shop our talented artisans’ exceptional wares. Immerse yourself in song, laughter, and amazement as jesters, minstrels, jugglers, and magicians demonstrate their unique skills. Listen to the tall tales of pirates and prepare to watch the royal joust. After you join the Queen’s Court and tour the outside Castle Gwynn Grounds, you can feast on the variety of flavors, aromas and tastes from merchants and vendors. Test your mettle at games of skill and enjoy other activities guaranteed to satisfy all.
May 4 – 27 (Saturdays, Sundays & Memorial Day)
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Castle Park
General Admission, Season Passes and Royal Court Passes* are Available
Click HERE to purchase tickets. (https://www.tnrenfest.com/events/buy_tickets.php)

Blood Drive at Williamson County Animal Center
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Williamson County Animal Center, 1006 Grisby Hayes Court, Franklin, 37064
Williamson County Animal Center is hosting a public blood drive with Blood Assurance. Blood and blood products collected by blood assurance go to your friends and neighbors right here in Williamson County. One blood donation can save up to three lives! Please schedule your donation today at BloodAssurance.org/WCAC
All blood donors will receive a “My Owner is a Hero” bandana while supplies last

Spring Native Plant Sale
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Get your garden ready for spring!
Choose from a selection of native seeds, perennials, trees, and shrubs.
Quantities are limited. Stock is subject to change. All sales are final.
Online Pre-Sale: May 7 – 14 (sale closes at Noon)
Pre-orders must be picked up on Friday, May 17 between 8 am – 2 pm
In-Person Event:
Saturday, May 18
10 am – 12:30 pm
Proceeds benefit Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
and WildOnes – Middle Tennessee Chapter

Fun Night for Students (K-6th graders)
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00
One WillCo is hosting this FREE event for Kindergarten – 6th grade students living in Williamson County (WCS and FSSD students) which includes food and drinks also. We are grateful for the support of Urban Air Trampoline Park in Cool Springs. We want to share these fun times as we come together to build healthy community. Register here to register to attend!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-willco-fun-night-for-students-tickets-891087846737?aff=oddtdtcreator

PFLAG Franklin LGBT Support Group
2024-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 501 W. Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A support meeting for LGBT individuals, their families, friends, and allies. Confidential gathering and all are welcome. Not a political or religious organization.

TN Whiskey Week Dinner with Saffire Restaurant
2024-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064, United States
We are celebrating TN Whiskey Week at The Factory at Franklin with a special event in Liberty Hall!
If you’ve been missing Saffire Restaurant, a Franklin favorite, now’s the chance to get a sneak peek of their upcoming menu before they open later this year! They’re serving up a three-course meal paired with whiskey from Nashville Barrel Company and a live performance by Charles “Wigg” Walker!
Join us Monday, May 13th, from 6 – 8 PM for a fun night celebrating all the local flavor we have here in Tennessee!

Golf with Mercy
2024-05-13 11:00 - 18:00 | Westhaven Golf Club, 4000 Golf Club Ln, Franklin, 37064
Golf with Mercy to raise funds for Mercy Community Healthcare. This year’s golf outing will be held at Westhaven Golf Club on Monday, May 13th. Registration opens at 11am, lunch will be provided at 11:45am, and shotgun start is at 1pm.
Players raise $5,000 for their team using a peer-to-peer fundraising model. This means they ask their friends and family to support them at Golf with Mercy. Mercy Community Healthcare must raise approximately $1 million each year to sustain its current level of patient care. The cost for one visit for primary medical care or mental health counseling for someone without insurance at Mercy is $125. The funding raised from Golf with Mercy is designated for general expenses, so it’s used where help is needed the most.

Franklin Tomorrow's FrankTalks: Emergency Medical Services
2024-05-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Columbia State Community College, 1228 Liberty Pike, Franklin, 37067
On Monday, May 13, join us for Franklin Tomorrow’s monthly FrankTalks program to talk about the Emergency Medical Services provided by Williamson Health.
FrankTalks will be held at Columbia State Community College, 1228 Liberty Pike, in the administration building. A monthly event, we start at 9 a.m. with a 30-minute coffee social, followed at 9:30 a.m. with an hour-long program.
Experience firsthand the innovative lifesaving technologies aboard Williamson Health ambulances, witness their seamless integration within the county and the 911 system, and learn about the new state-of-the-art Emergency Room. Additionally, we’re honored to host a representative from the American Heart Association who will enlighten the audience on the fundamental principles of CPR—empowering everyone with life-saving skills until help arrives. Also joining us will be Blood Assurance, the sole provider of blood products for Williamson Health.
FrankTalks is presented by Renasant Bank and our sustaining partners, Williamson Health and Atmos Energy.
Thank you to Lyon Leadership Group, our local McDonald’s franchisee for coffee for the event and to our host, Columbia State Community College.

Topsy Turvy Light Opera
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
The teens in our Topsy Turvy Light Opera weekly workshop class, taught by the seasoned professionals with Franklin Light Opera, are learning so much and sound fabulous! Their showcase concert will include a delightful selection of light opera excerpts including comedic works by Gilbert & Sullivan, Strauss, Offenbach and more. Come see them and support them at their end of class performance.
Friday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m.
FREE Event – No Ticket Required.

Lunch and Learn
2024-05-10 12:30 - 13:30
Sara Thomas, owner and estate planning attorney at August Law, PLLC is coming to Williamson Chamber of Commerce for a FREE LUNCH AND LEARN on May 10, 2024 from 12:30-1:30 pm. She’ll educate her guests on what an Estate Plan is, and why it’s important for all families, not just the super wealthy, what your Estate Plan MUST include to keep your family out of probate court, how to make it as easy as possible for your family after you pass and why it is crucial that your Estate Planning attorney work with you to create a comprehensive plan that fits YOUR goals and family.

Blood Drive at Waves Inc
2024-05-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Waves Inc, 1325 W Main St, Franklin, 3706
Waves Inc. is hosting a public blood drive with Blood Assurance. Blood and blood products collected by blood assurance go to your friends and neighbors right here in Williamson County. One blood donation can save up to three lives! Please schedule your donation today at BloodAssurance.org/Waves
When you donate with Blood Assurance May 9-12 you will receive a special wildflower planter box.

Blood Drive at Greenway Kia
2024-05-09 11:00 - 2024-05-17 15:00 | Greenway Kia, 1413 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, 37067
Greenway Kia is hosting a public blood drive with Blood Assurance. Blood and blood products collected by blood assurance go to your friends and neighbors right here in Williamson County. When you donate with Blood Assurance May 13-31 you will receive a commemorative Memorial Day t-shirt. One blood donation can save up to three lives! Please schedule your donation today at BloodAssurance.org/Kia

Business Mixer
2024-05-07 17:00 - 19:00
Unlock new opportunities and connections at The Board Room’s Business Mixer. Join fellow business professionals for an evening of networking, delicious food, and amazing drinks in a stunning setting. Expand your network, cultivate valuable contacts, and mingle with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your professional circle and enjoy a fantastic evening out!

Women and The Alzheimer's Crisis
2024-05-07 11:15 - 13:00 | Scarritt-Bennett Conference Center, 1027 18th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37212
Did you know that over 2/3 of people living with Alzheimer’s are Women? And more than 60% of Alzheimer’s caregivers are women? Clearly, you are not alone! Join us for our Annual Women and Alzheimer’s Luncheon as we celebrate the strength and resilience of Women facing Alzheimer’s, beit as a person with the disease or as a caregiver. We will also learn about the latest in research and treatment, and how we can support and uplift each other on this journey!

Alzheimer’s is a global health problem with more than 6 million people living with the disease in the US alone. Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These advances are leading to great strides in strategies for prevention, detection, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. The Alzheimer’s Association is a global leader in research, mobilizing the field to advance the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Learning Objectives for a 30 minute presentation: Landscape of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Science: The learner will take away basic facts and figures regarding Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Risk Factors: The learner will be able to name modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Highlights in Early Detection and Diagnosis: The learner will be able to describe why early detection and diagnosis are important. The learner will be able to define biomarkers, why they are needed, and some of the ways biomarkers are used in dementia research. Latest Advances in Clinical Trials, Treatments and Lifestyle Interventions: The learner will discover the diversity in therapeutic approaches currently under investigation, and will be able to list advances in clinical trials, treatments and/or lifestyle interventions.

Williamson County Community Chorus – The Road Home – Spring Concert
2024-05-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave, Franklin, 37064
Invite your friends and join us for “The Road Home”, a spring concert performed by the Williamson County Community Chorus under the direction of Karen Mabry Lewis. This is a FREE event but due to limited seating, registration is required in advance for all guests planning to attend.
Registration Code: 34557 (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wcpr/activity/search/detail/29561?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true)
Location: Enrichment Center
Day: Sunday
Date: May 5th
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Ages (if necessary): 55+
Cost: FREE

Hartzog & Silva PLLC present the Star Bright Players' The Hunchback of Notre Dame
2024-05-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
Hartzog & Silva, PLLC presents the Star Bright Players (ages 12-18) production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel. The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all. Ticket sponsor: Image Surgical Arts (www.imagesurgicalarts.com)
Friday, May 3rd at 7pm
Saturday, May 4th at 2pm
Saturday, May 4th at 7pm
Sunday, May 5th at 2pm
Buy Tickets HERE. (https://www.ticketor.com/wcpac/tickets/hartzog-silva-pllc-presents-the-star-bright-players-the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-284055)
