Williamson, Inc.

Paint-Your-Own-Hat Party with Tipsy Tennessee Hats
2025-08-30 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Visit Franklin Visitors Center, 400 Main Street ##130, Franklin, TN, 37064
Come paint your own hat with Tipsy Tennessee Hats, created by Heidi Easley, with fun styles inspired by Lainey Wilson and designed by you!
Your class ticket includes a vegan suede adjustable hat with your choice of design (sunflowers, flowers, highlander) and color (tan, dark brown, dark green, pink, carmel).
No experience necessary; come enjoy a fun time of painting, great music, and great company at the Franklin Visitor Center. Whether you wear a hat or not, the fun is in the creating. See you there! 🤠
Note: There are two time slots. One at 10am and one at 1pm

Mixology Craft Cocktail Class
2025-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 | MorningGloryOrchard, 7690 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Let us teach you how to use our Award-Winning hard cider in some of your favorite drinks and how to use our non-alcoholic ciders as mixers for classic cocktails. You will also learn a little about the art of making hard cider and how we began our journey with it. This is a 21+ class and includes the equivalent of 3 alcoholic drinks, complimentary food pairings with each drink, AND you will take home a recipe card, so you never forget how to make your favorite beverages! This is a fun class for meet ups, date nights, or networking events! You will need to show your ID before the class starts.

Singo! (Music Bingo)
2025-08-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-05 18:30 - 20:00 | MorningGloryOrchard, 7690 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Tired of boring old Bingo, where some dry personality simply calls out numbers? Come try the next generation of the classic game- where karaoke meets bingo! Join us as we play snippets of songs with a theme and sing along as you look for the title on your game board. Don’t worry if you are not good with lyrics- we’ll announce all the titles, so you don’t miss a beat! Prizes for each round will be given and even better, it is FREE to play! Bring your friends, enjoy a cocktail or slushie and take in the beautiful views of our orchard grounds. Singo occurs every Tuesday of the month from June 10 through August 26 and the theme changes each week, so no two games are ever the same!

Public Blood Drive
2025-08-26 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!

Creative Instinct Sessions with Fire Kite
2025-08-26 | 4031 Aspen Grove Dr. Suite 630, Franklin, 37067
Fire Kite, the hottest* new ad agency in town, is offering four local companies a rare chance to get top-tier branding and marketing strategy completely free.
The “Instinct Sessions” will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Williamson, Inc. offices in Franklin.
Designed for CMOs, Heads of Marketing, and bold brand leaders, the 90-minute session will focus on identifying untapped potential and helping companies spark their next leap forward.
“This is for brands that are good, but want to become legendary,” said Alex Goulart, Founder of Fire Kite. “If your brand feels stuck, we can help you break through with our proven combination of strategic clarity and audacious creativity.”
Alex and Tim bring 50+ years of national and global experience on brands like Google, Expedia, Maker’s Mark and Nissan.
Only four, private one-on-one slots are available.
Event Details
What: Instinct Sessions (1:1 brand/marketing consults)
When: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Where: Williamson, Inc. Chamber of Commerce
4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 630, Franklin, TN 37067
Who: CMOs, VPs or Heads of Marketing for local companies
Cost: Free
How to Register
To be considered, email alex@firekite.co no later than August 22 with a brief note about your company and why you’re seeking branding or marketing support. Selected companies will be notified by August 22.
* “Hottest” isn’t just a nod to the agency name. Fire Kite was the most awarded “Best of Show” agency at the 2025 Nashville ADDYs, hosted by the American Advertising Federation. Learn more at firekite.co or on Instagram @firekitecreative

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2025-08-25 19:30, 2025-08-18 19:30, 2025-08-11 19:30, 2025-08-04 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!

Turn to Stone A Tribute to ELO
2025-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
Turn to Stone: A Tribute to ELO delivers an unforgettable evening of Electric Light Orchestra’s biggest hits! Experience the nostalgia of a legendary rock band as Turn to Stone captures the magic of a 1970’s ELO performance with a live string section, light show and ’70s clothing.
Williamson County Performing Arts Center
Saturday, August 23
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Wild About Fungus
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Saturday August 23, 2025
Program Time: 10:00 am – 12 pm
Cost: $40
Includes:
– Up to 2 people per registration
– One (1) mushroom cultivation kit
– Guided hike
Pre-registration is required.
Learn the basics of mushroom cultivation for edible oyster mushrooms, and a bit about the biology and ecology of fungus. Participants will learn how to get started growing mushrooms at home and will assemble an easy to care for oyster grow kit to take home. The program concludes with a short mushroom identification and appreciation hike.
This program is designed with adults and teens in mind. Suitable for ages 7 and up.

Taste & Tour
2025-08-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-09 11:00 - 12:30 | MorningGloryOrchard, 7690 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
It’s a field trip to the orchard for adults! Sip on your choice of slushie, while we take you on a walking tour through the orchard and share our family history and details about how we farm. Then, we will gather together for a sampling of all sorts of food and drinks while we make new friends and share some laughter. This is a really fun way to learn more about the orchard, beyond a daily visit. Great for meet ups, clubs, mixers, and team building. All ages are welcome.

GIVE LOCAL, SAVE LOCAL: Blood Drive at Cool Springs Galleria
2025-08-22 12:00 - 18:00 | 1800 Galleria Blvd, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, 37067
Make an impact in your community– one blood donation can save three lives!
Schedule your donation: www.bloodassurance.org/coolspringsgalleria
Walk-ins welcome!
Friday, August 22, 2025
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
CoolSprings Galleria
1800 Galleria Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067
Inside mall in front of JCPenney’s Common Area

Dink for Pink Pickleball Tournament
2025-08-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Pickleball Kingdom South, 5035 Harding Pl, NASHVILLE, 37211
Grab your paddle and let’s dink for a cure!
Join us for Dink for Pink, a high-energy doubles pickleball tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Men Wear Pink campaign — hosted by Anthony Nunziata.
*All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society breast cancer research and patient programs.
📅 Friday, August 22 | ⏰ 12–5 PM
📍 Pickleball Kingdom South, Nashville
🎾 Ready to rally for a cause?
Player spots are limited — register now and be part of something meaningful.

Alzheimer's Association: Williamson County Health Forum
2025-08-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Williamson Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064
Join us at the Williamson County Health Forum, where we will raise awareness, provide education and resources, and share the latest updates in research on Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Attendees will be able visit vendor tables and gain valuable insights, practical resources, and a deeper understanding of the challenges and progress in dementia care. We invite you to join us for this informative and inspiring event.
Please see the link below to register for this event.
Featured Speakers:
Commissioner Brad Turner, Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
Topic: Initiatives to support the aging community and our caregivers in Tennessee
Dawne Bunn, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter
Topic: Updates in Research
Please plan to come early to visit with the many vendors who will be in attendance.

Boys in the Band The Alabama Tribute
2025-08-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
Boys in the Band hail from Fort Payne, Alabama, and aim to give the Alabama experience to lifelong fans and introduce the younger generations to the magic of Alabama’s timeless music. The Alabama Tribute show is a high energy show with note for note renditions of Alabama’s live performances over their fifty year reign as the greatest country music group of all time. There will never be another Alabama, but Boys in the Band aims to keep sharing the music and showmanship made famous by their small town heroes.
Williamson County Performing Arts Center
Saturday, August 16
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Center for Advanced Dentistry Open House
2025-08-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Park Place, 701 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, 37067
🎉 You’re Invited to Our Open House! 🎉
Join us for a relaxed drop-in event celebrating our new space, our community, and the journey ahead!
RSVP is required (https://evite.me/ug5GDGRBaz)
🕐 Drop in anytime between 1–4 PM
✨ What to Expect:
– Tour our beautiful new office
– Meet our team and learn more about biological dentistry
– Explore local wellness vendors
– Enjoy light bites and drinks
– Enter to win raffle prizes & giveaways
– Swag bags for the first 100 guests!
Come say hello, bring a friend (extra raffle ticket if you bring a friend that isn’t a current patient), and celebrate with us—we’d love to see you there! 💚

Seniors Got Talent Franklin
2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St, Franklin, 37064
The stage is set for another unforgettable night of senior talent! Seniors Got Talent is returning to The Franklin Theatre on October 14, featuring amazing performers age 60+ from across Middle Tennessee.
From singers and dancers to comedians and musicians, local seniors will light up the stage—sharing their gifts and competing for the $1,000 grand prize!
AUDITION INFO
Auditions are open to the public for anyone age 60 or older. Join us at one of these local Morning Pointe Senior Living campuses:
Tuesday, August 19 – Morning Pointe of Brentwood | 1–3 PM
Wednesday, August 20 – Morning Pointe of Franklin | 1–3 PM
Thursday, August 21 – Morning Pointe of Columbia | 1–3 PM
Thursday, August 21 – Morning Pointe of Spring Hill | 5–7 PM (During Family Night)
Audition Deadline: All auditions must be completed by August 29
Finalist Notification: Top contestants will be notified by September 2
Proceeds from the event benefit the Morning Pointe Foundation, which provides nursing and allied health scholarships and supports caregiver education throughout the region.
Come celebrate aging with purpose—and join us for a night of music, laughter, and heart!

Smart Women | Understanding Bank Fraud
2025-08-14 11:30 - 13:00 | 4031 Aspen Grove Dr. Suite 630, Franklin, 37067
Join us for an empowering conversation with Franklin Police Chief Deb Faulkner & FirstCNB VP & Bank Security Officer, Mason McDowell on how to spot bank fraud & confidently protect your personal finances.
FREE to the community. A light lunch will be served.

PFLAG Franklin LGBT Support Group
2025-08-11 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.

12 Angry Jurors Presented by Straight To The Stars Youth Theatre
2025-08-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
12 Angry Jurors
Presented by Straight To The Stars Youth Theatre
This year’s Straight to the Stars (high-school aged actors) summer production is 12 Angry Jurors, a non-musical play based on the Emmy Award-Winning movie by Reginald Rose, adapted for the stage by Sherman L. Sergel. 12 Angry Jurors is a play that contemplates the huge responsibility of 12 ordinary people as they consider the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murder. The 12 jurors bring their own histories, prejudices, and biases to the jury room as they work through this life or death decision. (This production is rated PG-13.)
Performances at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center
Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, August 8 at 7pm
Saturday, August 9 at 2pm
Saturday, August 9 at 7pm
Tickets are $18.
For $3 off per ticket (through July 23), use code EarlyBird12AJ at checkout.
Come support this immensely talented cast from several area high schools and home schools in this important dramatic play.

Blacklight Networking Event
2025-08-07 17:30 - 19:00
See Your Business Potential in a New Light!
Blacklight Group invites you to connect and grow at our exclusive networking event on May 1st, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at Jonathan’s Grille in Germantown.
Join us to:
Expand Your Network: Meet key business leaders.
Discover Synergies: Explore collaboration opportunities.
Gain New Perspectives: Hear from industry professionals.
Strengthen Ties: Connect with Blacklight.
Blacklight is fostering a thriving business ecosystem. Don’t miss this chance to illuminate your potential!
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Blacklight Team

Breakfast & Conversations: Partnering for Student Success
2025-08-06 07:30 - 09:00 | Franklin Special District, 205 Eddy Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us on Wednesday, August 6 at 7:30 a.m. for Breakfast & Conversations: Partnering for Student Success at the Franklin Special District (FSD) Office. This special event will feature remarks from Dr. Snowden (FSD Director of Schools), Robert Blair (FSD Chairman), and Amanda Morrissey (FSD Social Worker) as they share about the growing partnership between United4Hope and the Franklin Special District.
United4Hope, the education initiative of Operation Andrew Group, builds structured partnerships between local public schools and inter-denominational churches that is grounded in best practices and respect for the legal separation of church and state. Since expanding into Franklin Special District, United4Hope has supported schools through four key areas: student achievement (tutoring & mentoring), staff encouragement, family engagement, and in‑kind contributions
Donor support enables United4Hope to onboard new partnerships effectively by providing orientation, background checks, and coaching for church volunteers while delivering consistent, scalable engagement tailored to each school’s needs. This event is a chance to learn how your contribution can expand this proven model of community transformation.
We’d love to have you join us. Please feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested in supporting the mission of United4Hope in our schools and community.
Important Information for Attendees:
All guests will need to park in the back of the building to access the event. To follow district guidelines, please bring a government-issued ID with you for check-in.
We’ll have signage and friendly greeters to help guide you—just look out for them if you need assistance.
Thanks so much for your understanding. We can’t wait to see you!
