Alzheimer's Association: Williamson County Health Forum
2025-08-20 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

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

Taste & Tour
2025-08-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

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.

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.

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2025-08-25 19:30, 2025-09-01 19:30, 2025-09-08 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!

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

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!

Singo! (Music Bingo)
2025-08-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-09 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!

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.

Paint-Your-Own-Hat Party with Tipsy Tennessee Hats
2025-08-30 10:00 - 13:00 | 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

Sunsets & Cider
2025-08-30 17:30 - 19:30 | MorningGloryOrchard, 7690 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Relax and indulge in a two-hour picnic in our picturesque orchard. Seating is limited to just 12 tables spread out across our 10-acre farm. We will prepare a deluxe, artisan charcuterie box to share, along with some fresh fruit, ice cold slushies, and fruit infused water. We also provide your tableware and organic bug spray, so all you need to do is show up and enjoy! Picnics are always a fan favorite, and they sell out quickly, so book yours today and enjoy an idyllic experience like no other in Middle Tennessee!

Mercy's Franklin Classic
2025-09-01 06:30 - 10:00 | Franklin Public Square
Thank you for making Mercy’s 25th Anniversary of hosting the Franklin Classic our biggest race yet! Join us again this year on Labor Day, September 1, 2025. The Franklin Classic is a 5K, 10K, 15K combo and 1K Kids Run. We start and finish on the historic Franklin Square with the final sprint down Main Street.

Lantern Hike at Owl's Hill
2025-09-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Friday, December 5, 2025
Hike Time 6 – 8 pm
If the date you wish to attend is sold out, you may fill out our waitlist form.
Cost: $18 / person
Ages 12+ only. Minors (ages 12 – 17) must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants under the age of 12 will not be admitted to the program and no refunds will be issued.
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.

Blacklight Networking Event
2025-09-04 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

Guided Cider Tasting
2025-09-06 14:00 - 15:00 | MorningGloryOrchard, 7690 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Join us for a fun journey into the exciting world of fruit ciders. During this 45-60 minute experience, you will be guided through a tasting of four different non-alcoholic ciders while our knowledgeable tasting guide explains what cider is, how it is made, and offers ideas for pairing your ciders with food, drinks, and alcohol. Your host will also answer any questions you might have in order to curate an experience that is as unique as you are. Find a flavor you like? Once you finish your tasting, you may browse the farm store where you can purchase your favorite ciders, jams, honey, or other unique gift ideas while saving 10% on most items purchased the day of your tasting. This cider tour also includes access to the orchard grounds for a self-guided tour for up to one hour after your tasting and is perfect for a summer outing, creative day date, group excursion, or activity for locals and tourists alike.

The Brothers Doobie A Tribute to the Doobie Brothers
2025-09-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
The Brothers Doobie are the ultimate Doobie Brothers tribute, delivering spot-on vocals, powerful harmonies, and high-energy performances. Featuring top-tier musicians from the Northeast, they cover all the hits from both the Johnston and McDonald eras — from “Listen to the Music” to “What a Fool Believes.” It’s a crowd-pleasing show for all ages, packed with the Doobies’ greatest tunes!
Williamson County Performing Arts Center
Saturday, September 6
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Admission:
Adult – $30
Senior – $27.50

5th Annual Refuge Invitational
2025-09-08 07:00 - 14:30 | Westhaven Golf Club, 4000 Golf Club Ln, Franklin, 37064
The Refuge Center for Counseling will host their 5th Annual Golf Invitational, Monday, September 8, 2025, at Westhaven Golf Course in Franklin, Tennessee. This year’s title sponsor will be Atmos Energy. Now in its fifth year, this event brings together golf enthusiasts, community leaders, and supporters of mental health initiatives for a day on the greens- raising critical funds for The Refuge Center’s counseling programs. This tournament is one of the primary avenues through which Refuge raises the funds to serve over 4200 kids, teens, adults, couples and families through more than 41,000 counseling sessions each year. This is all done on a sliding scale based on annual income so everyone has access to the same excellent, accessible, and affordable counseling services regardless of socio-economic status.
The tournament welcomes both individual players and teams, offering a fantastic chance to network with others while supporting mental health services. Participants will enjoy a morning of golf, on-course contests, prizes, and a post-round lunch buffet and awards reception. For more info, you can go to refugecenter.org/golf
For inquiries, sponsorship interest, or ticket details, please contact:
Tammy Myrick, Development Coordinator at tammy.myrick@therefugecenter.org
or go to refugecenter.org/golf
For additional media inquiries, contact Tate Foster, Marketing Manager at tate.foster@therefugecenter.org

PFLAG Franklin LGBT Support Group
2025-09-08 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.

The Round Workshop Series
2025-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Harbor + Union, 230 Franklin Road Building 2, Franklin, 37064
Unlock the next stage of your business!
The Round Workshop Series is a new experience for small business owners and teams who want to engage more deeply, connect meaningfully, and actively work on their business. These are paid, expert-led workshops covering a variety of valuable topics, all hosted right here at H+U. Each session is limited to just 20 participants to ensure an intimate, high-impact experience.
Deep Dive into the Six Components of Your Business
Expert: Jim Thornton
Date: Every Tuesday starting September 9th through Tuesday, September 30th
Time: 9 am – 12 pm
Where: Harbor + Union’s Mesa Grande Conference Room
Price: $1,000
What You Can Expect:
We’re excited to host a hands-on workshop series led by Jim Thornton, Professional EOS Implementer and Speaker.
Designed specifically for entrepreneurs and leaders of companies with 1–9 team members, this is not a sit-back-and-take-notes kind of event. Get ready to engage, collaborate, and walk away with practical tools you can start using immediately.
Participants will experience a high-level overview of the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) and take a deep, interactive dive into the six key components outlined in Traction by Gino Wickman.
In addition, you’ll learn and practice real-world communication tools designed to help entrepreneurs navigate daily challenges with clarity and confidence.
All workshop materials will be provided upon arrival.

Williamson County Schools College, Industry, and Community Involvement Fair
2025-09-09 16:30 - 19:30
From 4:30 to 7:30 on September 9th at the Williamson County Agriculture and Event Center located at 4215 Long Lane, Williamson County Schools will host colleges, industry professionals, and organizations who have service opportunities for our students. If you have an industry interested in having a table, reach out to Kris Schneider, kriss@wcs.edu. If your organization would like to connect to offer volunteer opportunities for our students, contact Stephen Womack, stephen.womack@wcs.edu.

The Round @ Harbor + Union
2025-09-10 08:30 - 10:00 | Harbor + Union, 230 Franklin Road Building 2, Franklin, 37064
Running a business can be challenging and lonely. We’re on a mission to change that. The Round is a place to connect with other local entrepreneurs and experience a high-impact workshop designed to make an immediate difference for your business.
8:30 – 9 am: networking, coffee and light bites
9 – 10 am: guest speaker and open discussion
