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High Hopes & Hops
2015-09-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | TN
High Hopes Development Center is a local non-profit that has been equipping children and youth, with and without special needs, to reach their maximum potential for over 30 years with two programs. They offer an inclusive preschool, where children who are typically-developing make up 60% of their enrollment and 40% have a diagnosed special need ranging from developmental delays all the way to rare chromosomal disorders, and everything in between. They also offer an on-site pediatric therapy clinic providing physical, occupational, speech and feeding therapies.
For more information on High Hopes & Hops please contact Lori Scott at lscott@highhopesforkids.org. To purchase tickets please visit High Hopes & Hops.
High Hopes Development Center was established in 1984 by five Middle Tennessee families who recognized their children’s needs were not being met in local preschools. Each of these families had a child with a special need or chronic disease and they found themselves driving to several locations weekly to receive all of the therapy services needed. These visionaries were determined to create a place where their children’s needs could be met, both academically and therapeutically, and where their children would be educated among their typically-developing peers.
On July 18, 2014, High Hopes celebrated our 30th birthday in our first permanent home at 301 High Hopes Court in Franklin, a tribute to the foresight of those first young families.
The Preschool at High Hopes Development Center nurtures and educates children ages six weeks to Pre-Kindergarten. The preschool provides inclusive education to children with and without special needs in a research-based, developmentally-appropriate manner, while maintaining a ratio of 60% children who are typically-developing to 40% children who have developmental delays. Inclusion allows children with special needs to learn alongside typically-developing peers, instilling the values of diversity, acceptance, and individuality. Each of our eight classrooms is staffed with a highly-experienced and/or degreed lead teacher and a teaching assistant that support the individual needs of each child. High Hopes’ preschool is licensed by the State of Tennessee and was voted #1 “Best Daycare” in The Tennessean’s “Pick of Williamson County.”
The Therapy Clinic at High Hopes Development Center helps children and youth from birth to 21 years achieve success in all areas of their daily lives by offering physical, occupational, speech and feeding therapies. Children work one-on-one with therapists reaching goals and improving skills. Therapy sessions for preschool students are often conducted in the classrooms, incorporating everyday situations and peer interactions into the sessions. All High Hopes therapists have advanced degrees and an average of over 14 years of specialized pediatric experience.
High Hopes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

19th Annual Williamson County Marching Band Exhibition
2015-09-12 19:00
Sept. 12th @ 7:00 Pm
Fairview High School
2595 Fairview Blvd, Fairview TN 37062​
Please visit 19th Annual Williamson County Marching Band Exhibition for more information.

Fork Fest
2015-09-12 19:00
FORK FEST is 3 days of music, food and fun at the Lawnchair Theatre. Come early before the entertainment starts to visit the shops and grab a bite to eat!
Events take place at the LAWNCHAIR THEATRE located just behind Leiper’s Creek Gallery. Bring lawn-chair/blanket.
September 12th: FORK FEST CONCERT TBD – For updates/more information, please visit Fork Fest.

Chukkers for Charity Polo Match & Classic Car Show, Franklin TN
2015-09-12 13:00
For the third year in a row, Nissan will present Chukkers for Charity, a polo game and outdoor event held in Franklin, Tenn. Roldan, a world-class polo player and one of Town & Country’s Top 50 Bachelors will be a highlight of the September 12 event.
Chukkers returns for the 19th year to raise funds and awareness for the Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! This year the honorary co-chairs are Lexie Armstrong and Cathy Brown, and Patron Party co-chairs are Mary Kate Brown, Lisa McInturff, and Kim Williams. Auto Week is also a returning sponsor for the event as well as Lipman Brothers.
The event will also feature a vintage car show parade during half time, a silent auction and tailgating competition. The theme, selected by the co-chairs, is “Vintage French Circus.” Guests are encouraged to participate in celebrating the theme through the décor of their individual cabana tailgating headquarters, which will include black and white stripes with a pop of red.
The gates for the event will open at 1 p.m. for tailgaters and 2 p.m. for general patrons. The opening ceremony will be held at 2:45 p.m. with the polo match beginning around 3 p.m. Following the polo match, the Patrons’ Dinner will begin at 6:15 p.m.
For event day information and to purchase tickets please visit Chukkers for Charity.
ABOUT ROCHELLE CENTER
In 1968, long time area educator W.R. Rochelle, began the foundation for the agency to offer supports for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. These supports would enhance skills necessary for these individuals to become as independent as possible in our community. Today’s Rochelle Center continues that mission with on-campus day programming in addition to residential services. For more information, call 601.254.0673 or visit the rochellecenter.org.
ABOUT SADDLE UP!
The mission of Saddle Up! is to provide children and youth with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational and recreational activities with horses. Saddle Up! has served more than 1,300 children with disabilities, provided more than
50,000 hours of services, and cared for more than 130 noble horse since incorporating in 1991. Saddle Up! offers recreational therapeutic riding, physical and occupational therapy (called hippotherapy), a school-based equine assisted learning program, the Saddle Up! Equestrian Club, and workshops/seminars. More than 500 volunteers gave over 17,000 hours of service in 2014. Saddle Up! is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredit Center and the only member center in Tennessee of the American Hippotherapy Association. For more information, please visit saddleupnashville.org.

Made South Market
2015-09-12 10:00 - 17:00
**$17 in advance / $20 at the door on September 12**
Come be a part of the growing community of folks who LOVE the South and who LOVE shopping locally and regionally. MADE SOUTH Market will feature beautiful, handmade goods from 80 of the finest makers & artisans from all over the South, plus delicious food and a Front Porch Music Stage curated by Franklin’s own Robert Hicks (author of The New York Times bestselling novel The Widow of the South). It’s going to be a whole bunch of fun, and 10% of all proceeds will benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Programs at Williamson Medical Center. Y’all come out!

Children 10 and under admitted free
Free parking
All ages event
Rain or shine

For tickets and more information please visit Made South Market.

Heroes in Recovery 6K Run & Walk
2015-09-12 08:00
Online registration closed September 9th. – You can still register at the packet pick up locations and race morning… details under the schedule tab.
REGISTRATION

Early bird: $30 (through 6/14/15)
Regular: $30 (through 8/23/15)
Late: $35 (through 9/11/15)
Race Day: $40 (9/12/15)
Virtual Runner: $25 (through 9/11/15)
Wag & Run- Get a Bandana for K9 Participant: $5 (through 9/12/15)

ABOUT THE RACE
The Leiper’s Fork Heroes in Recovery 6K is the original 6K event and a unique run/walk presented by Foundations Recovery Network. Foundations Recovery Network’s mission is to be the leader in evidence-based, integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through clinical services, education and research. The Heroes in Recovery movement started because according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 20 million people needed substance abuse treatment last year and did not receive it. About 10 million Americans did not receive needed mental healthcare. The stigma associated with substance abuse and mental health disorders creates a significant barrier to individuals and families seeking help. It takes a heroic effort to live clean and sober each day, and a Heroes 6K celebrates that effort. The sixth kilometer separates a Heroes race from a typical 5K to symbolize the extra effort it takes to sustain recovery. The six kilometers also represent the six letters in the word HEROES. These races inspire communities to support recovery and also to live healthy, active lifestyles.*
For more information please visit Heroes in Recovery 6K Run & Walk.

FRANKLIN 4 THE CURE
2015-09-12 06:30
Franklin 4 The Cure is Westhaven’s annual fundraiser benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital At Vanderbilt. This year’s event will take place on September 12, 2015. The proceeds from Franklin 4 The Cure go to fund Discovery Grants for pediatric cancer research conducted right here in Nashville at Vanderbilt Hospital.
Franklin 4 The Cure, an all day event which includes ‘Run 4 The Cure 5K Run/Walk’ and ‘Concert 4 The Cure,’ and takes place on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 in the Westhaven community in West Franklin off New Highway 96W. The race portion of the event will take place in the morning with the concert in the evening. All events will fund the Franklin 4 the Cure Discovery Grant supporting important cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Run 4 the Cure is a 5K race and run/walk event. Bring the whole family and run, jog, or walk the certified distance and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast after the race. This flat course winds through Westhaven and will be enjoyable for everyone from the serious runner to the casual walker. Kids runs will be held following the 5k. Kids activities will be held in the “Hope Street” family area after the race.
This year’s Concert 4 The Cure features Uncle Kracker, starting at 6:30 PM on the Great Lawn at the Westhaven Residents Club. Vic & The Spoils will start the evening off at 5:30 while you have time to browse all the items at the Silent Auction.
For more information please visit Franklin 4 The Cure.

REGISTER FOR THE RACE 4 THE CURE AND KIDS FUN RUNS HERE!

Femme Fido
2015-09-12 08:00
Franklin TN – Femme Fido is a bicycle ride celebrating women and supporting local non-profit animal rescues.
This ride is an established event (Formerly Femme Fondo), in operation since 2005, and drawing between 200-400 women annually. In 2015, Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue is partnering with Gran Fondo Cycles once again to organize the Femme Fido ride being held in beautiful Leiper’s Fork, TN. This is a charity event supporting three well deserving local 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescues. 100% of all proceeds will be split evenly between Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue, Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue and Nashville Pittie. This year’s ride will consist of approximately 20 and 50 mile distances starting and finishing in the “Spin Zone” providing food, fun and community presence.
Where:
Leiper’s Fork, TN, just outside Nashville
Start:
Hillsboro Elementary School 5412 Pinewood Road, Franklin, TN 37064

Distances Offered:
About 20 and 50 miles
Start Time:
8:00 am,
Packet pickup beginning at 6:30 am
We have a simple Registration process – you will not need to allow very much time.
ABOUT: Nine years ago, a unique local bicycling event was created to give women a chance to ride together in support of the fight against breast cancer. Called Hope on Wheels, this annual ride raised money and awareness, and benefitted Nashville’s Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation. Though the foundation is now directing its efforts to other events, women bicyclists throughout Middle Tennessee continue to seek opportunities to ride together.
Femme Fido formally Femme Fondo provides that opportunity—a women’s ride in the tradition of Hope on Wheels. Femme Fido is a celebration of the joys of riding a bike for women. It is just that simple.
Femme Fondo was changed to Femme Fido in 2014. After directing the race for 9 years, Vida Greer has decided to take a step back. Femme Fido will continue to be sponsored by Gran Fondo Cycles along with Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue. The ride will give riders the opportunity to raise funds(or just ride) for local 501c3 Animal Rescues. Each year 2 deserving rescues will be recipicents of the funds raised along with Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue. With so many small rescues struggling to raise money the idea of Gran Fondo and Middle Trennessee Boxer Rescue giving back to other rescues would AWESOME!!! Gran Fondo employee Vida Greer served as HOW100 Event Director for the initial 5 years of the event’s history. Middle tennesee Boxer rescue board member Suzanna Dever will now be the aciting Event Director. Gran Fondo Cycles continues the tradition as the event promoter for Femme Fido.
According to former Femme Fondo Director, Vida Greer, “The time spent helping to create and direct Hope on Wheels was some of the most gratifying hard work of my life. Every year, I was moved by the special spirit of hundreds of women, coming together to ride their bikes. I saw hundreds of women achieve what they’d never imagined they could. I watched new friendships blossom. I heard women encouraging each other up hills, over long miles, and in weather that wasn’t always perfect. I ride a lot, but there was always something unique about that day when our beautiful Middle Tennessee country roads were filled with women on their bikes. Gran fondo Cycles and Middle Tennessee Boxer Rescue is committed to continuing the fantastic tradition of celebrating women on bikes and helping save the lives of animals.”

It's Vintage Baseball Tournament
2015-09-12 - 2015-09-13
Join us for the Vintage Base Ball Tournament!
The Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball was established in 2012 to entertain and educate our communities by recreating the civility of 19th century base ball.

Fork Fest
2015-09-11 20:00, 2015-09-10 19:00
FORK FEST is 3 days of music, food and fun at the Lawnchair Theatre. Come early before the entertainment starts to visit the shops and grab a bite to eat!
Events take place at the LAWNCHAIR THEATRE located just behind Leiper’s Creek Gallery. Bring lawnchair/blanket.
September 10th: OPEN MIC NIGHT 7pm – One of the greatest events to happen each week in the Fork moves to the big stage. This will be a fabulous night of rising talent – and you just never know who will show up!
September 11th: MOVIE NIGHT at 8pm
September 12th: FORK FEST CONCERT TBD
PUCKETT’S GROCERY OF LEIPER’S FORK will also have live music FRI & SAT, check their schedule HERE.
Proceeds go to the Community of Leiper’s Fork so we can continue to bring you free events.
For more information, please visit Fork Fest.

Live on the Green Music Festival
2015-09-10 18:00 - 21:00
Lightning 100 proudly announces the return of the Live On The Green Music Festival to Public Square Park in downtown Nashville. In its seventh year, Nashville’s premiere free music festival will take place Thursdays August 20, 27 and September 3, and will wrap up with a weekend finale planned for September 10, 11 and 12.

Knee-High Naturalist: Trees Are Terrific!
2015-09-08 10:00 - 2015-09-09 11:30
Trees give us oxygen, shade, and provide homes for different animals. Children will learn how important trees are to us and our animal friends. Advanced registration required.

37th Annual Franklin Classic
2015-09-07 07:00
10K Run • 5K Walk/Run • 1K Kids Run
LABOR DAY – September 7, 2015
Historic Downtown Franklin
The 37th Annual Franklin Classic is hosted by and to benefit Mercy Community Healthcare. The event includes live music and a free Kids Zone.
Schedule
5:45am Registration Opens
7:00am 10K Run
8:30am 5K Walk/Run
9:30am 1K Kids Fun Run 10:00am Award Ceremony
To register and for more information please visit 37th Annual Franklin Classic.

National Barrel Horse Association Tennessee State Show
2015-09-06 10:00, 2015-09-04 17:00
National Barrel Horse Association Tennessee State Show September 4-6, 2015 in Franklin TN.
Tennessee NBHA is part of the National Barrel Horse Association. Tennessee NBHA has some of the best barrel racers in the country competing today!
Please visit website for more information.

National Barrel Horse Association Tennessee State Show
2015-09-05 09:00
National Barrel Horse Association Tennessee State Show September 4-6, 2015 in Franklin TN.
Tennessee NBHA is part of the National Barrel Horse Association. Tennessee NBHA has some of the best barrel racers in the country competing today!
ALSO, Tennessee NBHA proudly announces the 1st Annual Miss Tennessee NBHA Pageant! The pageant will be held in conjunction with the Tennessee NBHA State Show in Franklin, TN Sept 5, 2015. Please visit website for more information.

Royal Court Announcement Party
2015-09-03 17:30 - 19:00
Presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
Join us as we celebrate this year’s candidates for
“King and Queen of the Vines”
of this year’s Franklin Wine Festival!
Complimentary appetizers
Cash Bar
Live Music
Silent Auction
Free Valet Parking
Your ticket purchase will credit your favorite candidate for
King or Queen.

Music City Roots
2015-09-02 19:00 - 21:00
Dirty Bourban River show, Aqua Velvet, Nick Moss and more artist to be added

Mike Miller Memorial Golf Tournament
2015-09-01
Presented by St. Mary Villa Child Development Center and Catholic Charities of Tennessee at Temple Hills Golf Club

Carnton Sunset Concert Series - 7 Bridges Band
2015-08-30 16:30 - 20:00
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax and listen to some of the area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:30 pm and the music lasts from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors.
For more information please visit Carnton Sunset Concert Series.

Bella Vintage Marketplace
2015-08-30 11:00 - 16:00
August 28-30, 2015 at the historic Harlinsdale Farm. Come for the shopping from top vendors nationwide featuring vintage and antique home decor, handmade jewelry and artisan goods. Stay for the live music and local eats! Proceeds benefit Agape Nashville.
Sunday August 30th
General Admission 11am – 4pm
For more information please visit BELLA ★ VINTAGE MARKETPLACE.

Fins & Feet Aquathlon
2015-08-30
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the second annual Fins & Feet Aquathlon, a youth swim and run competition on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood. Fins & Feet is for boys and girls ages 6 to 14.

Seriously Seersucker
2015-08-29 18:00 - 23:00
So what is a Seersucker Party?
What beyond the obvious of pulling out your seersucker to swank around? Like New Orleans, where seersucker suits, cocktails and seersucker parties were all first invented, it’s an occasion to have fun — music, dance, food, cocktails.
For some, it’s an opportunity to wear beloved seersucker one more time this season. For others, it’s an excuse to finally fill in that missing gap in your wardrobe — to be daring and Southern, no matter whence you hail.
Kentucky may have invented bourbon, and Tennessee perfected whiskey, but New Orleans gave us the cocktail. The only rule is that you wear seersucker. Show us what seersucker means to you.
Seriously, step up and step out. Be daring and Southern.
– Robert Hicks
For tickets and event information please visit O’More College of Design.

Bella Vintage Marketplace
2015-08-29 09:00 - 17:00
August 28-30, 2015 at the historic Harlinsdale Farm. Come for the shopping from top vendors nationwide featuring vintage and antique home decor, handmade jewelry and artisan goods. Stay for the live music and local eats! Proceeds benefit Agape Nashville.
Saturday August 29th
General Admission 9am – 5pm
For more information please visit BELLA ★ VINTAGE MARKETPLACE.

Back to School Fair
2015-08-29
Williamson Parent Back to School Fair
Discover area after-school activities and enrichment opportunities, see the latest in fall fashion for kids, enjoy demonstrations from local arts programs, win prizes and more at CoolSprings Galleria.
FREE EVENT

Bella Vintage Marketplace
2015-08-28 09:00 - 17:00
August 28-30, 2015 at the historic Harlinsdale Farm. Come for the shopping from top vendors nationwide featuring vintage and antique home decor, handmade jewelry and artisan goods. Stay for the live music and local eats! Proceeds benefit Agape Nashville.
Friday August 28th
Early Bird Shopping 9am – 11am
General Admission 11am – 5pm
For more information please visit BELLA ★ VINTAGE MARKETPLACE.

Cirque du Soleil - Varekai
2015-08-26 - 2015-08-30
This Cirque installment at Bridgestone Arena pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to wherever.

GALLAGHER'S "JOKES ON YOU" COMEDY TOUR
2015-08-25 20:00
GALLAGHER’S “JOKES ON YOU” COMEDY TOUR FEATURING GALLAGHER, ARTIE FLETCHER, AND BOB NELSON on Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 at the Franklin Theatre. The show starts at 8:00pm. Doors open one hour before the show.
A Gallagher concert is an unforgettable experience. He is a keen and original observer of human nature and the American “scene”. “My humor makes people think,” Gallagher says. “I want people to look more closely at this country and their lives to see the humor and absurdity in it all …I don’t have to make it up, the truth is funny enough.”
For more information and tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

FORE A CURE GOLF CLASSIC - American Cancer Society
2015-08-24 10:00
Join us for a round of golf at the Nashville Golf & Athletic Club in Middle Tennessee. Lunch will be provided by Chick-fil-A at Thoroughbred Square.
Registration begins at 10 A.M. Lunch will be served at 10:30 A.M. The tournament begins at noon.
To register and for more information please visit FORE A CURE GOLF CLASSIC.
