Williamson, Inc.

22nd Annual Wine Down Main Street
2023-11-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mark your calendars, call your friends and book the babysitter, the 22nd Annual Wine Down Main Street is set for Saturday, November 4th. The “Best Night Out All Year” will take place from 7:00 to 10 PM. Lipman Brothers, Nashville’s oldest and largest distributor of wine and spirits is the official wine sponsor. Participants taste wines, shop, and sample food from area restaurants all while listening to great live music. Proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales for this event will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee.

Mother/Son Dance
2023-11-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-11-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave, Franklin, 37064
Join us for a night of building memories at our Mother/Son Lego dance! Our event will be held on Saturday, November 4th in two sessions from 3:30-5:00 pm and 6:30-8:00 pm at the Enrichment Center. Don’t miss out on the fun, and create memories that will last forever! Grab your tickets now! Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, please contact Evan Smith at evan.smith@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.
November 4th, 2023
Enrichment Center
Ages: 5-12 years old
Cost: $30.00 (any additional boys are $15.00)

Williamson County Public Library celebrates Diwali
2023-11-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin, 37064
The Main Library in Franklin will celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. This all-ages event will include crafts, music, henna art, and performances. Seating is limited and to register, visit wcpltn.org

Fall Color Hikes at Owl's Hill
2023-11-04 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-10-28 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-10-21 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-10-14 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-10-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
October 7, 14, 21, and 28; November 4 and 11, 2023
9:30am
Cost $15/hiker
Fall is upon us! Join our guides for an expert-led hike following the progression of fall at Owl’s Hill. This series of guided walks is just for adults and teens. Walks begin promptly at 9:30; reservations required. Cameras and binoculars welcome.
This is a moderately strenuous hike, open to age 15+ . Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

What the World Needs Now The Music of Burt Bacharach
2023-11-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
Widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures of 20th-century popular music, Burt Bacharach has enjoyed major hits in all genres of music, including top 40, rhythm and blues, country, film scores and soundtracks. A six-time Grammy Award winner and three-time Oscar winner, Bacharach wrote more than 70 top 40 hits over his seven-decade career. He treasured his collaborations with fellow artists including Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, The Carpenters, Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross and Neil Diamond. Some of his timeless gems include “Raindrops keep falling on my Head, “I Say A Little Prayer,” “(They Long to Be) Close to you,” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” Walk On By” and “That’s What Friends Are For.” This original musical revue showcases songs written by Burt Bacharach from the 50’s through the 80’s, performed by a talented cast of 8 singers and musicians.

NOVEMBER PORCH TALK
2023-11-03 10:30 - 12:00
Friday, November 3rd at 10:30 A.M.
Williamson County Public Library Meeting Room
1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064

We are most honored to welcome legendary Major League Baseball All-Star player, Dave Stewart. David Keith Stewart, nicknamed “Smoke”, is a professional baseball executive, pitching coach, sports agent, former starting pitcher, and leader of the Diverse Equity Ownership Initiative for the Nashville Stars.

The Nashville Stars which will bring the MLB experience to Nashville by building a focus on baseball, families, community, and entertainment. Upon approval from Major League Baseball, together we will make history by becoming the first franchise to honor a team name from the Negro Leagues, the Nashville Stars.

SEATING IS LIMITED THIS MONTH. PLEASE EMAIL US AT VOLUNTEER@AAHSWC.ORG TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT.

Hats Off to High Hopes
2023-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Graystone Quarry, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, 37064
Longest-running fundraiser where we “tip our hats” to all the hard work of our staff and especially the children we serve.

Knee-High Naturalist: Fall 2023
2023-11-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Fall: October 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15 ($165)
Registration Opens August 1
All sessions meet 10-11:30am.
Young children, ages 3-5 years old, with an adult will explore the natural world through a series of topics lead by an Owl’s Hill Environmental Educator. Each week has a different focus emphasizing working together through discovery, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
No strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Fees are per adult/child pair for one 4- or 6-week series (spring, summer, or fall).

Fall Fest - Mobile Therapy Centers (MTC)
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Mobile Therapy Centers (MTC), 325 Seaboard Lane, Franklin, 37067
2nd Annual Fall Fest at Mobile Therapy Centers in Franklin. Fun for the whole family! Trunk or Treating, Crafts, Games and More!

FSSD Open House for Prospective Families
2023-10-25
Prospective/New Family Open Houses at all FSSD schools will showcase the many ways Franklin’s public schools are providing students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade with an exceptional education. Participants may drop in at any FSSD school to see first-hand how the curriculum is paced to provide each student with opportunities for success and how it is taught by teachers who understand the importance of building relationships and providing experiences to last a lifetime. FSSD is also open to families outside of our county on a tuition basis.

Fall Native Plant Sale at Owl's Hill
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Online Pre-Sale Begins: October 9 – 1 6 (sale closes at Noon)
Pre-orders must be picked up on Friday, October 20 between 8 am – 2 pm
In-Person Event:
Saturday, October 21
10 am – 12:30 pm
Fall is the best time to plant!
Choose from a selection of native seeds, perennials, trees, and shrubs.
Quantities are limited. Stock is subject to change. All sales are final.
Proceeds benefit Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
and WildOnes – Middle Tennessee Chapter

WCSA Sponsor Day Trunk or Treat
2023-10-21 | 3157 Boyd Mill Avenue Franklin TN 37064
Williamson County Soccer Association is holding its bi-annual Sponsor Day on Friday, October 21st. Come out to the fields at 3157 Downs Boulevard to meet or sponsors, win prizes, and stock up on tasty treats! This is a family and kid friendly event, so mark your calendars and come out for some fun!

Mercy Community Healthcare Fall Dinner
2023-10-20 17:30 - 20:30 | St. Philip Apostle Catholic Church, 113 2nd Ave S, Franklin, 37064
Join us Friday, October 20, 2023, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church for Mercy’s
Annual Fall Dinner. The silent auction, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres will run from 5:30 PM until
6:30 PM followed by dinner, music, and a program highlighting Mercy’s mental health
services.
Single tickets start at $125, and Table Sponsorships (8 tickets) start at $1000.
We at Mercy understand the importance of providing care for the whole person –
body, mind and spirit. The mental wellness of our patients is at the core of Mercy’s mission.
Proceeds from the Fall Dinner will benefit our mental health services which include
counseling and psychiatry.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee Caring and Coping Caregiver Workshop
2023-10-19 08:00 - 16:30
The Caring and Coping Workshop will be held at Brentwood Baptist Church on Thursday October 19. This full day workshop provides education and support to both family and professional caregivers. Attendees will learn from 4 speakers and have the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers as well as vendors who provide services to caregivers. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. CEU’s for social workers and administrators.

FiftyForward Friends Memory Cafe
2023-10-16 12:30 - 14:00
The Memory Café’ was created for individuals with dementia and their caregivers so that they might have regular, enjoyable social interaction with others in similar circumstances. Memory Cafes will be held the third Monday of each month at the FiftyForward Martin Center in conjuction with the preplanned, enriching activities.

Chamber Member Exclusive at Staples
2023-10-15 - 2023-10-21
As a proud supporter of Williamson, Inc., Staples is offering an in-store savings exclusively for Chamber members! Swing by my store to save all week long. Promotion runs 10/15/2023 to 10/21/2023.

Nature Poetry Workshop at Owl's Hill
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
August 12, September 16, and October 14
9 am – Noon
$45 per workshop or $120 for the 3-class series (each workshop can be taken independently)
Join us once a month to read and write poems that respond and engage with nature. During our time together, we will look closely at several examples of nature poetry and discuss the nuts and bolts of how such poems are crafted. We will also think about why the poet chose to consider certain specific elements of the natural world to be included in their work. Once we read a few poems for inspiration and guidance, we will then let the beautiful surroundings of Owl’s Hill Nature Preserve be our further motivation and personal muse by trying our own hand at writing poems. I will offer prompts to help encourage our creative process.
This workshop will be one that might generate full or maybe just the beginnings of poems. The organization of the class will be as such: discuss poems, split up to write our own poems, come back together to share what we came up with. By encouraging each other’s drafts, I hope we will all walk away with the potential for a strong, nature-inspired poem.
What to bring:
Paper: in the form of a journal or a notebook.
Writing implement: a pen, pencil, (maybe bring more than one just in case).
Outdoor clothing and shoes: I will encourage you to explore the grounds around Owl’s Hill, so you should wear the proper clothing and shoes to do so.
Sunscreen and/or insect repellent.
A lunch or snacks in case you get hungry.
Water.
Please plan to arrive early enough to park and to get settled in.

Night Owl Hike
2023-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Friday, October 13, 2023
7 – 9 pm
$30 adult / child pair
$20 each additional adult (ages 13+)
$15 each additional child (under 12)
Ages 5+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Gate opens 30 minutes before program start. Program begins promptly at noted time. No late entires. No exceptions.
Come enjoy a fall evening at Owl’s Hill. Meet one of our owl ambassadors, go for a guided night hike (no flashlights, please!) and listen for owls, coyotes and other nocturnal creatures, and end the night with a toasted marshmallow and a bedtime story.
This kid-friendly program includes an easy 1 – mile hike over mostly level ground.
Closed-toe shoes for hiking are strongly recommended.

PFLAG Franklin LGBT Support Group
2023-10-09 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.

Music in the Meadow at Owl's Hill
2023-10-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Bill Lloyd & Friends
Saturday, September 9
Matt Belsante
Saturday, October 7
Music in the Meadow is a one-of-a-kind, fall concert series to raise vital operating funds for Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary. This intimate concert event is a wonderful evening held under the stars and among the rolling hills of Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary. This year, we will host local singer/songwriter, Bill Lloyd and Friends on September 9th and Nashville artist Matt Belsante on October 7th. Guests bring their own picnic dinner, chairs and coolers and enjoy a great night of music for a great cause!
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Concert 7 pm)
Tickets: $30/person or $150/carload (up to 6 people per vehicle)
Reserved seating (limited quantities): $125/picnic table
Tickets to each event are sold separately.

3rd Annual Brentwood Beer and Wine Festival
2023-10-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Crockett Rd, 9100 Crockett Rd, Brentwood, 37027
Enjoy beer and wine tastings on a fall afternoon. Over 30 different breweries and 10 wineries will be present. Take the opportunity to enjoy ax throwing, pumpkin tossing, miniture golf, college football on tv, and food trucks as well. Lots of fun and all funds raised goes to the Advancement of Catholic Education. If you send your kid to a parochial school and you are having difficulty paying tuition, ACE steps in and helps.
