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Winter Ball: A Father-Daughter Dance
2024-02-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-02-10 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave, Franklin, 37064
Girls, grab your Dad (Step-Dad, Uncle, Grandpa or Special Person) and join us for a beautiful Winter Ball held at the Enrichment Center (110 Everbright Ave)! There will be light refreshments to enjoy while a DJ plays the latest hits and provides entertainment you are sure to love. Each couple will receive a complimentary picture memento of the evening! Siblings are welcome to join in on the fun for a discounted rate of $15.
*NOTE: Only register the child(ren)
*Discount only applies to family members and registration for second child must be completed in the same transaction.
For more information about this event please contact Evan Smith at Evan.Smith@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.

Wild About Fungus
2024-02-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Saturday February 17, 2024
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.

Franklin Tomorrow Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards
2024-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Theater
Franklin Tomorrow’s 17th annual Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards have been set for Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Franklin Theatre.
Almost 40 nominations were submitted in five different categories which include categories for the awards, which include the Volunteer Spirit Award, which honors up to three individuals involved in altering the environment around them simply by their service and heart for their community; the Youth Initiative Award, given to individuals under the age of 21 who are involved either in a variety of community activities or primarily in one organization as a significant volunteer; the Neighbor to Neighbor Award, given to an individual or organization that has shown extreme generosity to its neighbors in Williamson County and has exceeded expectation in terms of giving back to the community; the Emerging Leader Award, which recognizes a young professional between 20 and 40 years of age whose professional or volunteer efforts are having a positive impact on his or her community; and the Corporate Volunteerism Award, awarded to a company or organization that sees the value of giving back to their community through successful volunteer programs with high levels of participation and impact.
Nominees in these categories will be notified this week and announced to the public next week.
Franklin Tomorrow will also present additional awards, including the Anne T. Rutherford Exemplary Community Volunteer Award and the Charles M. Sargent Leadership Award. Franklin Tomorrow Board Chair Teresa Ashworth Harris will also have awards. These names are not announced in advance of the event.
A special part of the evening is an In Memoriam program which will honor many of the community leaders, volunteers and individuals who have passed away in 2023.
Each award carries a cash prize to the nonprofit of the recipient’s choice.
There is no charge to attend the Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards, thanks to the generosity of our partners, including Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Franklin Breakfast Rotary, The TMA Group, Buerger, Moseley & Carson, PLC, a host of Williamson County Elected Officials. and the Williamson Prevention Coalition.
You can reserve general admission seating at the Franklin Theatre through this link: https://FTExemplaryVolAwardsFeb7.eventbrite.com

African American Heritage Society 23rd Annual Black Tie
2024-02-03 08:00 - 19:00 | Embassy Suites Cool Springs, 820 Crescent Centre Drive, Franklin, 37067

Unlocking Productivity - The Top Ten Overlooked Strategies You Need to Know
2024-01-31 14:00 - 15:00
Do you struggle with trying to juggle everything you need to get done? I see so many people working incredibly hard to manage it all – balancing work, family, appointments, projects…… They just want strategies to turn their overwhelm into action.
The good news is, I’ve gained a lot of insight in my 20+ years of working with clients to improve their time management and productivity. Now I can And I’d love to share that insight with you in.
During this FREE 1-hour training session you’ll hear about strategies that often get disregarded because – quite frankly, they seem too simple. Examples of a few of the tips I’ll be sharing:
– 5 Steps to tame the email beast.
– How to reclaim the “prime real estate” of your space and your day.
– Techniques to move your planning from short-sighted to strategic.
– Strategies to build focus and lessen distractions
Sign up HERE to reserve your spot today!
(Zoom link will be emailed prior to the session)

Franklin Tomorrow Breakfast With the Mayors
2024-01-30 07:00 - 09:00 | Rolling Hills Community Church, 1810 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
“Charting Franklin’s Future” will be the topic of Franklin Tomorrow’s first Breakfast With the Mayors of 2024, set for Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Rolling Hills Community Church, starting at 7 a.m.
Breakfast With the Mayors is held quarterly with the support of presenting partners, Pinnacle Financial Partners and Gresham Smith, as well as our sustaining partners, Atmos Energy and Williamson Health.
Attendees will hear about the City of Franklin’s efforts to refresh its existing Strategic Plan, Franklin Forward, which was adopted 10 years ago. Franklin City Administrator Eric Stuckey and consultant Cory Poris Plasch will discuss the process and invite participants to offer insight on their priorities for the plan for the next three to five years.
Breakfast will be provided by Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant, with coffee service by Lyon Leadership Group, the franchisee of area McDonald’s restaurants.
Breakfast With the Mayors is presented by our co-presenting partners, Pinnacle Financial Partners and Gresham Smith. Additional support comes from FirstBank, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hazen and Sawyer, Williamson County Association of REALTORS, Vulcan Materials, and UHY Certified Public Accountants.
There is no cost to attend Breakfast With the Mayors thanks to the support of our generous partners.

Stars to the East Performances – The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
2024-01-27 14:00 - 16:00
Due to the closure of WCPR facilities January 19-21, we are postponing all currently scheduled performances of The Lightning Thief and rescheduling for January 27-28.
Customers who have already purchased tickets will be contacted early next week to transfer their seats into one of the new performances. We will share information about purchasing any remaining tickets as soon as it is available. Updates will be shared on this page as well as our Facebook and Instagram channels.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this change of plans. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at wcpactn@williamsoncounty-tn.gov
WCPR’s newest theatre group, Stars to the East, will present their inaugural production, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical in January! These middle and high-school aged actors have been rehearsing in College Grove and will perform at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center in Franklin.
With book by Joe Tracz and Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki, this dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019 features a thrilling original rock score and per Time Out New York is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods”. As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.
Blandina Vergara-Cruz is the director.
Four Performances will be at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center in Franklin:
• Saturday, January 27, 2024 – 2pm and 7pm
• Sunday, January 28, 2024 – 2pm and 7pm
Tickets:
• $15, available beginning December 1

Family Geocaching Day
2024-01-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Saturday, January 27, 2024
10 am – 1 pm
Cost: $10 Adult (ages 13+), $8 Child (ages 12-5) Children 4 & under free
Come to Owl’s Hill for a day of family fun and exploration! Geocaches are hidden in containers that can be found using a GPS or smartphone. Head out on our kid-friendly course set up with caches ready to be found. (We’ll also have a couple more challenging caches for anyone looking for extra adventure.) Hike around in the woods and see what you can find. No experience necessary!
Bring your own GPS device or use your smartphone with Google Maps installed to find the caches. Participants are welcome to bring tradeables (small toys or trinkets) to leave or exchange in caches.
Check in between 10 am and 1 pm. Trails are open for geocaching until 3 pm. The gate closes promptly at 3 pm.
Planning to bring a picnic? You are welcome to use the picnic tables in our orchard. Please plan to carry out your trash.

Mobile blood drive at Genesis/Nissan/Hyundai of Cool Springs 1/26/2024
2024-01-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Genesis/Nissan/Hyundai of Cool Springs, 225 Comtide Court, Franklin, 37067
Mobile blood drive by Blood Assurance at Genesis/Nissan/Hynudai of Cool Springs to benefit Williamson Medical Center and other area hospitals. Local blood supplies are critically low and we need your help! The drive is open to the public and all donors will receive a limited fleece blanket (as pictured).

Mobile blood drive at Genesis/Nissan/Hyundai of Cool Springs 1/26/2024
2024-01-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Genesis – Nissan – Hyundai of Cool Springs, 225 Comtide Court, Franklin, 37067

FSSD Open House for Prospective Families
2024-01-26 08:00 - 14:00
All Franklin Special School District schools will host an Open House on Friday, January 26, 2024, for prospective families interested in learning more about our schools. Each Open House is scheduled during the school day so prospective parents can see the school in operation and witness the exceptional teaching and learning environment.
Schedule:
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Freedom Intermediate • Freedom Middle • Poplar Grove Elementary • Poplar Grove Middle
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Franklin Elementary • Johnson Elementary • Liberty Elementary • Moore Elementary
This is a great opportunity to meet principals, visit classrooms, tour the building, and learn about the academic, related arts, fine arts, enrichment, and extracurricular offerings in each school. On this day, FSSD’s beautiful new Performing Arts Center will also be open to visitors from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Learn more about FSSD at www.fssd.org!

TN Women Connect 2024 Kick Off Event
2024-01-25 17:30 - 19:30 | The Caldwell, 911 20th Avenue South, Nashville, 37212
Join TN Women Connect to kick off 2024 surrounded by business women that are excited to meet you! Join us for a happy hour to make new connections, enjoying delicious food and beverages FROM WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY, and with words of motivation by Speak to Me’s Karimah Taylor!
Date-Thursday January 25th
Time- 5:30
Location- The Caldwell (Third Floor of Love Language in Nashville)
Sponsored by Medicare Misty, Southern Doula Services ( Laura Pasyanos) , and Pathway Lending!!
Supported with food and drinks by- Rose & Plum Living, Katrin Nashville, Island Fin Poke, Grain and Berry Nashville , and Crumbly Cookies!
Beverages Included in your ticket provided by locally owned- Happenstance Whisky and Like a Virgin Mocktail Bar! Options for all!
Head to our website, grab your ticket, and get ready to kick off 2024 with TN Women Connect! You dont want to miss it! Here we come 2024!
https://www.tnwomenconnect.com/events

Master Your Priorities & Get More Done with the Proven Planning 360º Method
2024-01-23 08:00 - 2024-02-08 09:00
Want to spend more time on priorities and less time on minutia?
Tired of hitting the ground running every day with no game plan?
Do you try to plan but find yourself getting derailed?
I can help!
Join me Thursday, February 8th from 8:00-9:00am CST
for my FREE webinar when I’ll introduce you to a planning method I use regularly with my productivity clients.
The Planning 360º Method will:
– show you how 30 minutes of planning can gain you hours every week
– extend your view so deadlines and appts don’t sneak up on you
– identify what you DO need to focus on and – bonus – what you DON’T need to focus on each week

Dare to Lead Conference
2024-01-23 08:00 - 2024-01-25 17:00 | 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064, United States
Develop brave leaders, courageous teachers, and daring classrooms. Become a certified trained Dare to Lead Leader and team.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dare-to-lead-franklin-tn-tickets-722184783127

McEwen Northside Apartments (Phase II) *Move-in Special*
2024-01-22 - 2024-02-28
McEwen Northside Apartments:
Receive 1/2 Month Free on select units in our Phase II!!
Call today for more information (615)567.6004.

Nashville Spartans Hockey
2024-01-20 19:30 - 22:30, 2024-01-19 19:30 - 22:30 | 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 Cincinnati Cyclones, in an action-packed USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League) game!

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
2024-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
With book by Joe Tracz and Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki, this dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.
Saturday, January 20th at 2pm
Saturday, January 20th at 7pm
Sunday, January 21st at 2pm
Sunday, January 21st at 7pm

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
2024-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
With book by Joe Tracz and Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki, this dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.
Reserved Seating
$15
Now through December 31st use code EARLYBIRDLIGHTNING for $3 off!
Saturday, January 20th at 2pm
Saturday, January 20th at 7pm
Sunday, January 21st at 2pm
Sunday, January 21st at 7pm

Visit Franklin Annual Tourism Roadmap Meeting
2024-01-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Turner Theater – The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064
Visit Franklin, the Williamson County Convention and Visitors Bureau, is inviting you to attend their inaugural partner event as they celebrate a successful 2023 and look forward to all that’s to come in 2024! The program will include special announcements, including the 2024 Vacation Guide cover reveal, newly released visitor data, sales and marketing updates, partner resources, and more!

PFLAG Franklin LGBT Support Group
2024-01-08 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.

19 Miles to Music Row
2024-01-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Main Campus at First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, 37069
Join us as we round the corner into a new year with Franklin native The Castle Family.
The Franklin native Castle family helps bring in the new year with music and songs that feature a unique touch of sibling harmony. Join award-winning musician Zac Castle, Angel Saint Queen frontwoman Becca Castle, former Vinyl Relay frontman and award-winning songwriter Josh Castle for a special night not to be missed.
Don’t Miss 19 Miles to Music Row on January 2 right here at the corner of Franklin Road and Mack Hatcher.

The Founding Presents A Celtic Christmas
2023-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
Embrace the spirit of the holiday season with the enchanting melodies, timeless traditions, and heartwarming sing-alongs of A Celtic Christmas. Get ready for an unforgettable evening with progressive folk band The Founding, known for their unique balance of traditional Celtic music and contemporary innovation. This musical journey will feature traditional and original Christmas tunes alike, as well as beloved Celtic classics that will transport you to the heart of the Emerald Isle. Your soul will be uplifted, your spirits will be brightened, and the echoes of your voices singing along will resonate with the joy of the season.
Monday, December 18th at 7pm
Tickets:
Reserved Seating
Adults: $27.50
Seniors & Children: $25
Click Here to Buy Tickets

FiftyForward Friends Memory Cafe
2023-12-18 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.

Santa & Carolers at The Factory at Franklin!
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064, United States
Celebrate the holidays with Santa at The Factory at Franklin this Saturday! He’ll be waiting in our huge rocking chair next to our giant Christmas Tree in the Grand Hall. Plus, we’ll be joined throughout the day by carolers from our local schools. Don’t forget your camera to capture these sweet family memories!
SANTA – 11am-1pm
Heritage Middle 11am-11:30am

BEST Fest Fundraising Gala
2023-12-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Hall in the Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064
BEST Fest benefit concert, now in its third year, is our organization’s annual fundraising gala that includes a seated dinner, drinks, an optional bourbon tasting, an incredible silent auction, entertaining live auction and live music by artists connected in some way to the community of individuals living with blindness. This year’s lineup includes singer/songwriter Steven McMorran and special guests.
Tickets for BEST Fest 2023 are now on sale. Seating will be available for up to 300 people.

The Best Thing About Christmas 2023 Tour
2023-12-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
Now in our third straight year after a debut in 2021, we are embarking on our first ever Tour, this time across our home state of Tennessee. It’s almost like Christmas morning for us thinking about the chance to be in the room with each of you as we travel first to Cookeville, then Harriman, on to Franklin, and finally finishing up in Knoxville, Tennessee. We have recruited a super-talented and passionate cast…hailing from both right here in Tennessee and also from as far away as California and Florida. We are boldly bringing to you this message of hope, of redemption, of grit, and most of all the true meaning of Christmas… inspiring us to live to be an instrument in God’s hands to help and lift those around us. We can’t wait to welcome you to our living room in Music City as we answer the question “What is The Best Thing About Christmas?”
Tuesday, December 12th at 7pm
Wednesday, December 13th at 7pm

The Best Thing About Christmas
2023-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
