Williamson, Inc.

NOVEMBER PORCH TALK
2023-11-03 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
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!

Fall Color Hikes at Owl's Hill
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.

FSSD Open House for Prospective Families
2023-10-25 | TN
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 | TN
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 | TN
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 | TN
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.

Dominion Payroll Lunch and Learn: Solving the People Puzzle
2023-10-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Brentwood Country Club, 5123 Country Club Dr, Brentwood, TN, TN, 37027, United States
Join us for our Fall Lunch & Learn where we’ll focus on tips for building self-awareness and communication techniques to promote empowerment, increase results, and reduce stress in your work environment!
“Solving the People Puzzle” is an interactive game-changer designed to help you get off the struggle bus when communicating with others!
This power-packed presentation will pave the way for you to improve relationships at work, in sales, and at home!
Discover your strengths, what fuels you, what depletes you…and be able to quickly recognize the same in others.
Get ready to crack the code and solve the people puzzle once and for all!

Summer Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing
2023-10-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Williamson County Academy Park Field, 110 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, 37064
Welcome to Nashville, 1973. Experience Much Ado About Nothing performed with a blend of nostalgia and contemporary relevance! We see the past was indeed prologue in this romantic comedy of miscommunication, resulting in peace, love, and understanding. This performance is family-friendly and a treat for all ages!

Nashville Spartans Hockey
2023-09-30 21:45 | Gary Force Acura Ice Rink, 7235 Haley Industrial Drive, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Join us for an adrenaline-pumping hockey showdown as the Nashville Spartans hit the ice to face off against the Toledo Cherokee, in an action-packed USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League) game!

Nashville Spartans Hockey
2023-09-29 21:45 - 2023-09-30 01:00 | Gary Force Acura Ice Rink, 7235 Haley Industrial Drive, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Join us for an adrenaline-pumping hockey showdown as the Nashville Spartans hit the ice to face off against the , in an action-packed USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League) game!

Lantern Hike at Owl's Hill
2023-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Autumn Lantern Hike
Friday, September 29, 2023
7 – 9 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 entires. 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 nightime adventure! We’ll explore the woods at night by lantern light, listen for the sounds of nocturnal animals 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.
