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Bingo and Bagels!
2023-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Bingo and Bagels! in Brentwood at The John P. Holt Brentwood Library. It doesn’t get much better than bingo and breakfast food! Join us to enjoy this fun game with light refreshments. The winner will take home a prize!

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Zoo Run Run 5k
2023-02-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Join a herd of runners at Zoo Run Run in Nashville! This winter race takes runners and walkers on a 5K adventure throughout the Zoo’s property, including areas not available to the public. Families and children are encouraged to bundle up as they hit the trail. Proceeds from Zoo Run Run help fund the Zoo’s conservation work. Zoo Run Run is a rain, snow or shine event.

Safety and Vigilance Training for Women
2023-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Holy Family Catholic Church, 9100 Crockett Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
A rare public engagement in Brentwood, TN, with a specialized curriculum designed solely for women. Many of the techniques you will learn have only been shared in our seminars with other women.
The Vigilance Group almost exclusively provides training workshops for large corporate events, churches and schools. But on Feb. 20, 2023, we are offering our training to the female public.
Click here to learn more.
$100 or $80 per person family rate (3 or more)
Designed specifically for women and young ladies who are in or near vulnerable situations and environments for work and personal reasons, including late shift workers, solo athletes, and professionals who travel for work.
Minimum age: Middle School & up
This event will be held inside PARISH HALL, at Holy Family Catholic Church.

Heritage Foundation: 2023 Year in Review
2023-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
You’re invited to join our exclusive community reception on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6 PM at The Franklin Theatre as we reflect back on the Heritage Foundation’s 2022 successes and look forward to 2023. Enjoy a short presentation, some special surprises, and more. We look forward to gathering with you to mingle and share about our mission and our community impact as we continue to save the historic places and stories that matter in Williamson County. Limited seats are available.

Chocolate Tasting
2023-02-22 17:30 - 18:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Chocolate Tasting – The John P. Holt Brentwood Library
Are you a chocolate connoisseur? Join us at the library to sample and discuss different flavors of chocolate!
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Garden Talk: Starting Seeds for Your Garden
2023-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Garden Talk: Starting Seeds for Your Garden at The John P. Holt Brentwood Library. Starting seeds is a great way to get the exact plants you want for your garden. Get a jump start on your garden this season by learning how to start different types of seeds. You will even get a chance to practice some of these seed-starting techniques.

Cookie Decorating | "Dreaming Of Spring"
2023-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Cookie Decorating | “Dreaming Of Spring” – Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s Franklin Recreation Complex
Learn the art of fancy cookie decorating with royal icing. Cookie designs will include flowers, birds, bees, and butterflies. We will cover making icing, equipment, and basic techniques of outlining, flooding, and detailing. Students will leave with a dozen decorated cookies on a reusable cookie sheet. Bring your own apron.
Ages 16+. Those aged 12 -15 may participate if accompanied by a paid adult (both pay full fees)

Fees: $35 registration fee (paid at checkout) + $20 supply fee paid directly to the instructor in cash or Venmo. Fee is due upon arrival at the class. Venmo: Karen-Vanarsdel
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GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT FOOD & BEVERAGE BLOCK PARTY HIRING EVENT
2023-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Gaylord Opryland Resort, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
On-the-Spot Interviews and Job Offers to Fill A Variety of Positions
Gaylord Opryland Resort will be hosting an in-person block party hiring event on Tuesday, February 28 to fill a variety of full-and part-time food & beverage positions to support the resort’s dining outlets and upscale water attraction, SoundWaves. Positions include hosts, food runners, cooks, servers, baristas, and stewards.
During the event, attendees will be able to enjoy a free coffee bar and brunch bites. Qualified candidates can expect interviews and job offers to be made on the spot. Job perks include competitive pay, medical and retirement benefit options, a free meal during each shift, free on-site parking, worldwide travel and entertainment discounts and more.
The block party hiring event will be conducted on Tuesday, February 28th from 9am – 12pm CST at The District, located inside of the resort. Signs will be displayed on campus leading candidates to complimentary valet parking. Appointments are not required but attendees can apply online in advance to expedite processing at www.GaylordOprylandHiring.com
For more information on available positions and benefits, or to apply online in advance of the event to expedite screening, visit the resort’s hiring website www.GaylordOprylandHiring.com
ABOUT GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, located at 2800 Opryland Drive in Nashville, Tenn., is the flagship property of Gaylord Hotels, part of the Marriott portfolio of brands. The 2,888-room hotel offers “everything in one place”— diverse dining options, a full-service spa, top-notch entertainment, on-site shopping, an award-winning golf course, SoundWaves upscale water attraction and more. For resort information, visit www.GaylordOpryland.com. Marriott International is an EOE/M/F/D/V.

2023 Nashville Lawn and Garden Show
2023-03-02 09:00 - 2023-03-05 17:00 | The Fairgrounds Nashville – Expo Center, 500 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Join the Nashville Lawn and Garden Show and 18,000 of their closest friends to celebrate the (unofficial) beginning of spring. The Nashville Lawn and Garden Show is held at The Fairgrounds Nashville Expo Center, Thursday through Sunday, March 2 – 5, 2023. The Show will feature a variety of vendors in exhibit booths showcasing indoor garden spaces, patios, pergolas, landscapes, water features, flowers, lawn equipment, farmhouse crafts, presentations, workshops, and much more! More than a dozen live gardens designed by middle Tennessee’s top landscape and garden companies greet you at the main entrance. More than 20 of the region’s top floral designers showcase their talents in the floral design gallery. A series of free lecture presentations across all four days offer hints, tips, and practical advice on a variety of horticultural topics. And, more than 150 vendors fill the Marketplace with a variety of plants, seeds, home décor, gardening equipment, books, and free advice to help you succeed in your gardening adventures!
Thursday, Friday and Saturday – 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Sunday – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$12 for adults; $11 for military (with ID) and seniors age 65 or older; $2 for children 12 and under. A 4-day show pass is available for $25. Group discounts available.

First Annual Joey 5K
2023-03-04 08:00 - 12:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us on the morning of March 4th for our first annual Joey5k, in honor of Jenny Fann’s brother, Joey. After hearing so many stories of how addiction has impacted other families lives, Jenny knew she wanted to do something to shine a light on this epidemic and let people know that there are others out there to walk along side them, pray with them, share with them and support them.
Grab your friends, mark your calendars, and join us at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN to run or walk our Joey5K. It will be such a fun morning with the community and we are looking forward to hosting you all. All of the proceeds collected from this race will go to Discovery Place, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable drug and alcohol addiction recovery programs.
Get signed up today and we’ll see you soon!

Weed Wrangle at Owl's Hill
2023-03-04 08:30 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary is partnering with The Garden Club of Nashville and Invasive Plant Control for Weed Wrangle 2022.

Invasive species notoriously out-compete our native plants and animals. Our answer is to work to rid the land of these invaders, allowing our native friends to gain a foothold and return to the systems that have grown well together for millions of years. We can’t work towards this mission without volunteer support!

Volunteers will help eradicate the nature sanctuary of non-invasive plant species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines, and flowering plants. We hope Weed Wrangle volunteers will not only learn to identify non-invasive plants, but take what they learn and begin a habit of maintaining their own backyard free of non-native invasive plants.

Owl’s Hill will treat participants to a pizza lunch afterwards. Registration is required.

Please bring gloves, water bottle and wear sturdy clothes and closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather. Free parking. Follow the directional signs at the top of the driveway to the gravel road on the left. Take the gravel road downhill to the parking area. Please sign in at the Visitor’s Center.
Weed Wrangle®-Nashville volunteers will learn, practice, and begin a habit of maintaining an area free of invasive plants. By engaging our neighbors and challenging them to take action in their own spaces, we hope to create a movement that will have the greatest impact on the invasive plant population in the Nashville area.

KITE FESTIVAL
2023-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is partnering with Chicago Kite to host WCPR’s inaugural Kite Festival in Franklin, Tennessee on Sunday, March 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Mark your calendars so you won’t miss this FREE family event with numerous kinds of kites and stunt kites; some even reaching 100 feet in the air!
Chicago Kite Company has been serving kite enthusiasts for nearly 30 years. They have everything for kite flyers from beginners to seasoned professionals. Visit their kite booth to purchase single, dual and quad kites, windsocks, garden spinners and flags. Come out and see the skies filled with giant kites that look like swimming sea creatures or enjoy watching the professionals perform stunt kite demonstrations with kites of all shapes and sizes. Individuals and families are encouraged to purchase or bring their own kites to fly in the Family Flying Zone.
Join us for this FREE, fun family event also featuring food trucks and a kid’s activity booth. Overflow parking will be available at Cheek Park behind Franklin High School with a shuttle service available or people can choose to take the walking trail over to the Recreation Complex.
For more information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com and click on the “Activities” tab.
About Williamson County Parks and Recreation
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is a public organization benefitting the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

County Sumner Irish Festival
2023-03-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park, 2901 Hartsville Pike, Castalian Springs, TN, 37031, United States
Celebrate the Irish with live music, food, games, and more at the family-friendly County Sumner Irish Festival!

The County Sumner Irish Festival is a fantastic event held in March at Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park in Castalian Springs, Tennessee. The park is home to an authentic Irish cottage built by Hugh Rogan in the late 1790s, as well as a historic trail that runs alongside a settler cemetery and remnants of a 19th-century spring house.
Live Irish music is sure to have you dancing and toe-tapping! Food and fun create the perfect festive celebration! The event also includes guided hikes, storytelling, craft beer from Half Batch Brewing, historic house tours, kids activities, and food vendors.
Wear your favorite Irish-themed attire to participate in the costume contest, pets included, where prizes will be given away!
Please, no outside food or drinks.
Admission: $10/vehicle

CoolSprings Galleria Easter Bunny’s Garden | Pet Photos with Easter Bunny
2023-03-13 09:00 - 17:00 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Four-legged family members want to see the Easter Bunny, too! Join CoolSprings Galleria at the Easter Bunny’s Garden for pet photos with the Easter Bunny! Visits are always free, with photo packages available for purchase. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are recommended.
*Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, and pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after them. Pets will not be allowed in any area of the mall other than the designated Easter Bunny photo area.

Easter Egg Wreaths
2023-03-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-03-18 14:00 - 15:30 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Easter Egg Wreaths – The Brentwood Library

Let’s make some adorable Easter Egg Wreaths to welcome in the Spring! Supplies are limited, registration is required.

Puckett's Boys & Girls Club Giveback Breakfast
2023-03-17 07:00 - 11:00 | Puckett’s Restaurant Franklin, 120 4th Ave. S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
On Friday, March 17, Puckett’s will be donating 25% of all breakfast sales to the Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee in celebration of their 120th anniversary. Be sure to visit either the Franklin or Nashville location from 7 to 11 a.m. to show your support!

Bingo and Bagels!
2023-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Bingo and Bagels! – The Brentwood Library
It doesn’t get much better than bingo and breakfast food! Join us to enjoy this fun game with light refreshments. The winner will take home a prize!

CoolSprings Galleria Easter Bunny's Garden | Pet Photos with Easter Bunny
2023-03-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-27 09:00 - 17:00 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States

Easter Bunny's Garden | Tiana & Rapunzel Visit the Bunny!
2023-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Join CoolSprings Galleria near the Bunny’s Garden on Tuesday, March 21st from 5pm – 7pm for free photos with Tiana & Rapunzel!
Pro Tip: Make a Reservation for photos with the Bunny and have the princesses join in!

Demystify Charcuterie Boards
2023-03-22 17:00 - 19:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Demystify Charcuterie Boards – The Brentwood Library
Charcuterie Boards are all the rage! Together we’ll break down the steps for putting together a simple and delicious cheese board. Learn about the various elements, plating techniques, and make a miniature sample board to practice (and eat). Spots are limited, so please register!
Two times available – 5 PM to 6 PM and 6 PM to 7 PM.

Little Sprouts Consignment Sale
2023-03-23 09:00 - 2023-03-24 13:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Little Sprouts is a semi-annual specialty consignment sale held in Franklin at The Factory at Franklin. Little Sprouts accepts only the best upscale clothing brands, shoes, toys, baby gear, and more for boys and girls from newborn-size 16. Anyone is welcome to consign and shop! In addition to children’s clothing, we also accept and sell upscale brands of shoes along with books, toys, electronics, baby items, and more that are in excellent condition. At Little Sprouts, we’ve taken the hard work and frustration out of outfitting stylish kids on a budget and simplifying the selling process to a one-stop shop.

Garden Talk: Rainwater Collection Systems
2023-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Garden Talk: Rainwater Collection Systems – The John P. Holt Brentwood Library
Rainwater collection and storage systems can help manage your watering needs, benefit the environment, and save you money. Learn the basics of designing and operating these systems. Our speaker will teach you how to make an easily assembled rainwater collection system out of common materials.
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URBAN BIRDING
2023-03-25 08:30 - 10:30 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
An easy to moderate hike through the historic property of The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin. We will search for the early migrants returning from the tropics, as well as the winter residents getting ready to leave for their northern nesting grounds. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Led by Susan Bradfield.

Alzheimer's Tennessee Middle Tennessee Walk @ Franklin 2023
2023-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Centennial High School, 5050 Mallory Lane, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Join Alzheimer’s Tennessee on March 25th for their second annual Walk to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory! Enjoy a concert by Bona Fide Outlaw. The Walk is fun for all ages. Pets are welcome, especially dressed in purple! Bring your children to their own area and dress up your furry friend for the best dressed pet contest. All funds raised stay local!

Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee
2023-03-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join the City of Franklin, TN for the Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee!
Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee – Saturday, March 25, 2023 – 10 AM to 2 PM at Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064.
We welcome all Tennessee Kindergarten through 12th Grade Artists to apply to display your original pieces in this juried exhibit. We will accept and include a wide variety of art pieces in multi-media platforms. Winning pieces will be displayed at the Fire Hall Art Gallery in City Hall in Downtown Franklin.
Arts Exhibit
The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee allows for young artists to showcase their artwork to festival goers. Art Exhibit Application and Details
Stage Performers
Do you dance, act, sing, play and instrument, or write poetry? We are looking for talented groups and individuals to perform on the stage at the Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee. Whether you are a seasoned performer or just starting out, we would like to highlight the variety of talent in Tennessee.
Art Stops
Several area organizations and businesses generously offer their time and financial support to allow festival attendees the opportunity to experience the arts in new and unique ways.
Hand Crafted Art Sales
The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee allows for young artists to sell their original artwork to festival goers. Each vendor must provide their own set up.
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Amigo Nashville Guitar Show 2023
2023-03-25 10:00 - 2023-03-26 17:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Amigo Nashville Guitar Show returns to Franklin, Tennessee on March 25-26, 2023 for the thirteenth time. We’re inviting you to one of the largest consumer guitar events east of the Mississippi.
Last year’s show was bursting at the seams and very crowded with vendors and a phenomenal public turnout. We are proud to announce the new permanent home for this event at the newly-remodeled Williamson County Ag Expo Park, south of Franklin just off Interstate 65.
This year’s show has been vastly enlarged and improved, with all booths located in the huge main exhibit area at Expo Park. The extravaganza is an international buy-sell-trade event featuring vintage, used, new, old and rare guitars and amplifiers. Meet dealers, musicians, stars, top cash buyers, appraisers, authors, editors, collectors, builders, manufacturers and repair persons. Also, see pedals, effects, banjos, mandolins, violins, ukuleles, parts, books and audio gear. Talk with the builders who craft custom guitars for Nashville’s biggest stars.
On display will be Martin, Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, National, Dobro and others. Attendees may bring all the items you can carry to sell or trade at no extra charge. Bring a small cart with up to 8 pieces to move your items around the hall to show to vendors. Prices are on the rise and the world’s best buyers will be on location to purchase your musical items.
Admission is $20 at the door, with children eleven and under admitted free with adult.
Co-sponsored by Vintage Guitar Magazine.
Booths available at 918-288-2222 or 817-312-7659.

City of Brentwood Arbor Day Celebration
2023-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
The 2023 Arbor Day celebration will be held in Brentwood, TN at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM. Join the City of Brentwood for a day of celebrating trees! There will be vendors present to teach you about various tree topics and provide giveaways. The Brentwood Tree Board will also have tree seedlings to give away.
History of Arbor Day
American Arbor Day was founded by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872. In 1875, Tennessee became one of the first states to start celebrating this special environmental holiday that is meant to create “a better understanding of nature and the importance of protecting wildlife, planting and cultivating flowers, and setting and protecting trees.” Brentwood, Tennessee has an annual tradition of Arbor Day festivities.
Adapted from Tennessee Department of Agriculture

Blood Drive at BrightStone
2023-03-30 14:30 - 18:30 | BrightStone, 3000 BrightStone Pkwy, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Red Cross is in need of blood! Help in this critical need during a blood drive at the BrightStone campus – March 30, 2023. 2:30-6:30pm. Make an appointment at redcrosssblood.org by entering sponsor code BrightStone.
