Williamson, Inc.

PFLAG Franklin LGBT Support Group
2024-04-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2024-04-08 19:30, 2024-04-15 19:30, 2024-04-22 19:30 | 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!

STATE OF HOUSING in Black America (SHIBA)
2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | First Horizon, 202 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, 37027, United States
NAREB Nashville Realtist, Inc. is hosting an informative session to discuss pivotal developments within the housing market, emphasizing the impact on the Black community. This gathering is designed to be an educational beacon for those looking to grasp the nuances of real estate trends, challenges, and the expansive opportunities available today.
We are proud to feature Rasheeda Jones, President of NAREB’s Young Realtist Division, as our keynote speaker. Her expertise and insights are invaluable to anyone interested in real estate investment, home buying, or industry networking.
This event is not only a learning opportunity but also a platform to connect with professionals who share a vision of enhancing homeownership and economic independence. If these topics resonate with you, I am confident that your presence at our event will be both rewarding and enlightening.
Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-housing-in-black-america-registration-873077567507?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl to confirm your attendance. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the world of real estate, we welcome your participation and look forward to the unique perspective you bring.

Franklin Classical School Players present Cinderella
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-13 14:00 - 2024-04-14 16:00, 2024-04-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
The beloved tale of Cinderella has been seen and heard around the world, with its roots reaching as far back as ancient Egypt and Greece. In fact, many cultures have created their own versions of this beautiful story of redemption. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella features such memorable songs as “In My Own Little Corner,” “Stepsister’s Lament,” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” With direction by Melissa Austin, Cinderella is performed by a cast of 7th-12th grade theatre students. Note that evening performances are at 6:30 pm. Audiences will be charmed and enraptured by the Franklin Classical School Players’ Cinderella!
Thursday, April 11th at 6:30pm
Friday, April 12th at 6:30pm
Saturday, April 13th at 2pm
Saturday, April 13th at 6:30pm

Public Blood Drive
2024-04-12 15:00 | Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 1000 Physicians Way, Franklin, 37067
Encompass Health 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.
When you donate with Blood Assurance April 1-14 you will be entered in for a chance at a $500 donation to the nonprofit of your choice.

Lantern Hike at Owl's Hill
2024-04-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Spring Lantern Hikes
Friday, March 1, 2024
6 – 8 pm
Friday, April 12, 2024
7:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $18 / person
Ages 12+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Gate opens 30 minutes before program start. Program begins promptly at noted time. No late entries. No exceptions.
Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. We are a pack-in/pack-out facility – please plan to take your trash with you.
Come along on a nighttime adventure! We’ll explore the woods at night by lantern light, listen for the sounds of nocturnal animals including owls, coyotes, crickets and frogs, and share stories about the history of Owl’s Hill.
This program is for adventurers who are looking for a longer hike than our typical evening programs. The route is 1.5 miles of moderately challenging natural surface trail. Participants can expect moderate uphill and downhill hiking as well as areas of uneven terrain. Once the hike departs, participants are expected to stay with the group for the duration of the hike.
Closed-toe shoes suitable for hiking are strongly recommended.
For the safety and comfort of all participants, participants are not permitted to carry additional sources of light (headlamps, flashlights, etc.). Lanterns will be provided.

Achieving Ultimate Board Impact
2024-04-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Williamson, Inc., 4031 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 630, Franklin, 37067
If you have yet to serve on a board, this opportunity is for you.
If you are serving on a board now, but had hoped for a better experience with greater impact, this opportunity is for you.
If you lead a nonprofit/social impact, this opportunity is for new board members who need an engaging onboarding experience.
Over two Saturday mornings, we will prepare you (or your associates/friends/fellow board members) to actively engage as a board member from day one. Our learning objectives include:
working knowledge of the breadth of Board responsibilities
familiarity of operating document and tools
understanding of operational, programmatic, and funding expectations
understanding how the use of your expertise and experience in board service will increase the capacity of the organization to deliver the mission
understanding of how to assess a nonprofit social impact organization’s effectiveness in delivering the mission
Participants will engage in conversations with current nonprofit/social impact organization Founders and Executive Directors as well as Board Chairs to better understand how wonderful the experience can be working with individuals who are driven to make the world better. Participants will learn how to seat a board to best leverage the knowledge and skill sets necessary to best support a nonprofit/social impact organization and its staff. And yes, we will look through bylaws, 990s, and strategic plans to help participants truly understand how best to serve as a board member from day one.
We will supply all of the coffee you need, breakfast, and snacks to keep energy levels up so all of us enjoy this interactive learning opportunity.
Early Bird Registration is open now!

Studio DIY Cake Decorating
2024-04-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Sugar Drop, 574 Franklin Rd., Suite 110, Franklin, 37069, United States
Looking for a fun sweet event to do to this weekend? Stop by Sugar Drop and create a one-of-a-kind cake to celebrate spring!
Guests will receive a pre-iced 6”, buttercream, fondant, and tons of decorations. Guests can stay and play and let their imaginations run wild. Boxes will be provided for guests to take home their masterpieces. Let us handle the fuss and you handle the fun!
Event Fee: 40.00
Refunds and Cancellations
Sugar Drop reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment or inclement weather. A full refund will be issued if Sugar Drop must cancel a class for these reasons and will notify students 48 hours prior if a class will be canceled due to low enrollment.

Wild About Raptors
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Saturday, April 13, 2024
10:00 am – 12 pm
Cost: $15 per person
Ages 2 and under FREE
Are you a hawk watcher? An owl enthusiast? A falcon fanatic? Discover the unique adaptations that make birds of prey masters of the sky and the roles they play in our environment. This program will include an educational program and hands on activities to explore the lives of these fascinating animals.
Owl’s Hill Director of Education, Julie Eperjesi partners with Barfield Crescent Park Wilderness Station staff to present up-close encounters with birds of prey. Bring the cameras!

2024 Men of Valor Scholarship Brunch
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:30
Psi Phi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is hosting our 5th Annual Men of Valor Brunch, which will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at The Anna Cherrie Epps Center/ Dr Henry Moses Alumni Hall at Meharry Medical College, 2010 Meharry Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208. The event will recognize some of the outstanding men in the Middle TN area who have made contributions to our community through their commitment and service. These men are courageous, dedicated, committed, and serve as role models.
This is an exciting time for the members of Psi Phi Zeta Chapter as we raise funds which will be used to provide service and scholarships. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and our members are serving a vital role in our communities. Through our National initiatives, we provide services and promote Finer Womanhood as we help others excel through mind, body, and spirit.
We hope that you will support this event with your attendance and/or the purchase of an ad for our 5th Annual Men of Valor brunch.
The tickets are $75.00 per person, with ads and sponsorships varying from $10.00 to $350.00. Ad submission deadline is March 22, 2024. Please contact us at rvbpope@bellsouth.net or Rosalyn Pope at (615) 943-6928 for ad forms or more information.
Sincerely yours,
Rosalyn Becton-Pope and Tonya Brinkley-Wilkerson
Co-Chairpersons

Wine and Wills
2024-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Power Room at Williamson Inc, 4031 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 630, Franklin, 37067
Do you have someone or something you care about? Then you should think about estate planning! Come to this FREE event with Attorney Sara Thomas to learn about estate planning, including why you plan and how much it costs while sipping on wine. This event is free but you must register at https://augustlawpllc.com/events

OneGenAway Spring Breakfast
2024-04-19 07:00 - 08:00 | Liberty Hall in the Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064
Join us April 19, 2024 from 7-8 a.m. in Liberty Hall at the Factory for a morning of inspiration. Hear how God used our amazing volunteers, donors and staff to distribute over 9 million pounds of food last year, which equals 7 million meals! Dream with us as we imagine a future without hunger. Then partner with us as we make it happen. Together, we can wipe out hunger in our lifetime. We welcome keynote speaker, David Nasser, for this year’s event. (Doors & breakfast at 6:15a)

Alzheimer's Tennessee Middle Tennessee Walk @ Franklin
2024-04-20 08:30 - 12:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064
Support local families impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease or a related dementia on April 20 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. Join us for a line dance lesson at 8:45 AM then dance until 10:30 with Billy Tarkington and Bona Fide Outlaw. Bring the children to enjoy activities like face painting, fairy hair, and visits with Star Wars characters and Bonnie the mini horse. Enter your pet in the Best Dressed/ Most Purple pet contest. Learn ways to protect your brain health in our Brain Health Bonanza game and enter the drawing for amazing door prizes! Bid in the silent auction for an NSC ticket package including carrying the Community Flag. After the walk, stay in Franklin and enjoy special offers from select restaurants and shops. All funds raised stay right here in Middle Tennessee. Sponsorship opportunities avaliable. Local businesses encouraged to participate in The Best of Middle Tennessee offerings.

Bookworm Cake Class
2024-04-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Sugar Drop, 574 Franklin Rd., Suite 110, Franklin, 37069, United States
Join us as we celebration National School Librarian Day with a bookworm cake class. In this class, students will work on a cake with buttercream and fondant!
All supplies are included for this event. This event is great for a group of friends, a father-daughter outing, a mom & me, or anyone wanting to play with their food!
Cost: 55.00
Refunds and Cancellations
Sugar Drop reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment or inclement weather. A full refund will be issued if Sugar Drop must cancel a class for these reasons and will notify students 48 hours prior if a class will be canceled due to low enrollment.

Headshot-a-Thon
2024-04-20 12:00 - 15:00 | 1250 Old Hickory Blvd Brentwood, TN 37027, 1250 Old Hickory Blvd, Brentwood, 37027
AbleVoices photographers team up with professional photographers to create headshots for community members! Support AbleVoices photographers and programs with a donation of your choosing

Tennessee Action Council – Project Life 4 TN & Helping Hands – 10th Annual Golf Tournament
2024-04-22 07:00 - 14:00
Monday, April 22, 2024 – Registration: 7:00 AM – Shotgun Start: 8:00 AM
Franklin Bridge Golf Club
750 Riverview Drive
Franklin, TN
(615) 794-9400
Four Person Team- $600
Single Player- $150
Mulligan/Red Tee Package – $15 (per player)
Men: 1 Mulligan & 1 Red Tee – Women: 2 Mulligans
Lunch provided and Silent Auction to follow
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place
Prizes for Longest Drive, Closest to the pin, and Putting Contest
Hole-In-One to win a New Car

Public Blood Drive
2024-04-22 08:00 - 12:00
Williamson Medical 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.
When you donate with Blood Assurance April 15-30 you will receive a Navy Blood Assurance Umbrella.

Lee Company Hosts Middle Tennessee Job Fair
2024-04-22 08:00 - 12:00 | 4057 Rural Plains Circle, Franklin, TN 37064
What you can expect at each job fair:
· Simple onsite application process with assistance
· Onsite interviews with hiring trade managers
· Full benefit and career path learning opportunities
· Job offers will be presented onsite
· Se habla español
Schedule and location details:
· Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
· Location where you can attend:
o Franklin: 4057 Rural Plains Circle, Franklin, TN 37064

Homeschool Days at Owl's Hill
2024-04-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
We’ve set aside program days specifically for Home School families and pods.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Open to Ages 10+
Session I: Butterflies 10-11:30 am
Session II: Habitat Hike (Approx. 1 mile moderate hike) 1-2:30 pm
ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required.

Public Blood Drive
2024-04-23 13:00 - 18:00 | Bone And Joint Institute, 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, 37206, United States
Bone and Joint Institute is hosting a public blood drive from 1pm to 6pm.
Blood Assurance is the only local blood bank in Middle Tennessee, and we need your help.
Please be a hero, and save three lives by donating blood today!

Lunch & Learn at Williamson County Animal Center
2024-04-25 12:00 - 13:00
All are invited to have lunch on WCAC and learn about the animal center! Dates will vary each month and space is limited, so reserve your seat now. Beginning at 12:00pm, guest will be treated to a boxed lunch (bottled water also provided) while they get a look into the programs and services offered at WCAC and the impact we have in our community. Following the introduction to the workings of the center, guests will then tour the cat and dog adoption areas of the shelter.

Meetup! Q & A with Bitcoin Ben!
2024-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | 1619 Galleria Blvd, Brentwood, TN 37027, 1619 Galleria Blvd., Brentwood, 37027
Join us at our Second Open House Meetup and Meet Bitcoin Ben in Person!! Bring your toughest Bitcoin & Crypto Questions for our Bitcoin Ben Q&A!! Bitcoin Ben’s Crypto Club is just South of Nashville! Come tour the NEW Club & see the business and social spaces for our members, meet other Bitcoin and cryptocurrency enthusiasts, and enjoy light snacks and coffee! Casual! Community, Bitcoin & Cryptos, Food, Coffee, and Fun!! Our business hours are Monday-Friday from 10-4p, at 1619 Galleria Blvd, in Brentwood! Stop by and Join the Club! We are in Cool Springs behind Party City! We will be hosting monthly meetups with Bitcoin Ben in person!! And Ben always holds a drawing for Free Bitcoin, no purchase necessary!!

Taste Of Tennessee
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | 14Tenn, 1410 51st Ave N., Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
We hope you will join us for TAK’S Spring Fundraiser: Taste of Tennessee!
Enjoy a fun night out with local distillery and craft beer tastings, Southern cuisine, and more. It is sure to be a fun evening fueled by those with a heart for vulnerable children. Some of our amazing vendors are Pepperfire Hot Chicken, Jim N Nicks BBQ, No Baked Cookie Dough, Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, Alan Jackson’s Silver Belly, Bearded Iris, and HoneyTree Meadery.

Taste Of Tennessee
2024-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | 14Tenn, 1410 51st Ave N., Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Our second Taste Of Tennessee where we will feature local distillery and craft beer tastings, Southern cuisine, and more.
Some of our amazing vendors include Pepperfire Hot Chicken, Jim N Nicks BBQ, No Baked Cookie Dough, Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, Alan Jackson’s Silver Belly, Bearded Iris, and HoneyTree Meadery.
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