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Friends & Fashion Runway Show and Luncheon
2016-04-11 10:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Coordinated by Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the annual Sundae with Friends and Runway Show and Luncheon have become must-do events for spring.
For tickets and more information, please visit Friends & Fashion Runway Show and Luncheon.

WillPower 5K
2016-04-11 07:30 | TN
Join over 1,000 runners and walkers for the 4th annual WillPower 5K. Listed by Forbes Magazine as one of ‘Three Great Races for New Runners’ this event showcases downtown Franklin neighborhoods and is fun for all ages!
WHEN – April 11, 2015, 7:30am
WHERE – Franklin, TN, Public Square, Downtown.
To register and for more information please visit WillPower 5K.

Vintage Base Ball
2016-04-10 12:00 - 14:30 | TN
Events at The Carter House & Carnton Plantation
Vintage Base Ball – April 10, 2016 – 12 pm & 2:30 pm
The field adjacent to Carnton Plantation is the home field of the Franklin Farriers, our local vintage base ball team. Bring out your lawn chairs or blankets and take in a base ball game or two played by 1860s rules. Read more about vintage base ball here.
For more information please visit Events at The Carter House & Carnton Plantation.

Sundae With Friends
2016-04-10 15:00 - 17:00 | TN
Coordinated by Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, this annual mother-and-daughter event teaches the youngest fans of fashion to support Children’s Hospital.
Come dressed in your swankiest sleepwear and join us for some “almost sleep-over” fun, featuring a photo booth, a runway talk, a sundae bar and some fun surprises!
Attendees are also invited to bring a gift for a patient at Children’s Hospital. Click here to see our wish list for ideas.
Please visit Sundae With Friends for more information and to purchase tickets.

Lynda Carter
2016-04-09 20:00 | TN
The Franklin Theatre – Lynda Carter
Best known for winning our hearts as Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter is an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews before sell-out crowds around the world. In addition to her long acting career, Ms. Carter has the distinction of producing and starring in five highly-rated network television specials, several of which were Emmy nominated.
She has appeared on stage with many of the world’s most popular singers, including Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Bob Hope, George Benson, and Ben Vereen. Ms. Carter made her professional singing debut at age 14 in Tempe, Arizona. In 1973 she won the Miss World-U.S.A. title and shortly thereafter outdistanced hundreds of other actresses for the part of Wonder Woman, a character she infused with such depth and humor that it has become one of the most indelible characters in television history. Her fame led to her becoming the “face” of Maybelline Cosmetics, and she remained Maybelline’s top model for more than a decade.
But her roots remained with her music. “Singing is in my soul”, says Ms. Carter. “I was on the road performing in my teens and travelled from the Catskills to Las Vegas, and from San Francisco to the saloons in Texas.” An engaging storyteller, she takes her audience on a journey where her life story and her music intertwine. Though Ms. Carter continued to act in films and television, when she had children she left the road to raise her young family. She returned to live performing in 2006, appearing on the London stage with an acclaimed star turn in Chicago. In 2007 she started touring again in venues across the country with her band of Nashville all-stars. She has brought her concert to major venues across the country, including at the Kennedy Center and here at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.
For tickets and more information, please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Frist Gala 2016
2016-04-09 18:30 | TN
The 2016 Frist Gala will celebrate Treasures from the House of Alba: 500 Years of Art and Collecting on Saturday, April 9, with a cocktail reception and black-tie dinner at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.
Co-Chairs:
Mrs. Alfred Rawls Butler V (Daphne)
Mrs. Robert Jay Dennis (Elizabeth)
Honorary Chair:
Mrs. Thomas F. Frist, Jr.
PATRON PARTY AND PREVIEW
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Private tour for Gala Patrons
Cocktail attire
Frist Center for the Visual Arts

Lifesaver Breakfast with Speaker Peyton Manning
2016-04-04 07:30 - 08:30 | TN
Broncos Football

HCA/TriStar Health Lifesaver Breakfast

Join us for our 14th annual HCA/Tristar Lifesaver Breakfast on Monday, April 4, 2016. Each year, the Lifesaver Breakfast hosts Nashville’s most influential business and community leaders, sharing the mission of the American Red Cross and raising the financial resources necessary to provide their core humanitarian services.
Chairpersons Jan and Harry Jacobson are thrilled to announce that Peyton Manning, Five-Time NFL MVP Quarterback and Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet Member, will give the keynote address at the event.
This year’s breakfast will include the theme “2-Minute Warning”, a common term in the NFL when two minutes of game time remain on the game clock in each half, and, the amount of time fire experts agree people may have to escape a burning home before it’s too late.
For more information please visit Lifesaver Breakfast with Speaker Peyton Manning.
Date:

Monday, April 4, 2016
Time:
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Location:

Music City Center
201 5th Avenue, South
Nashville, TN 37203

Roger McGuinn
2016-04-02 20:00 | TN
The Franklin Theatre – Roger McGuinn
As the founder of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. From his signature 12 string Rickenbacker sound, to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like “Turn,Turn,Turn”, “Eight Miles High”and “Mr. Tambourine Man”, McGuinn didn’t just make music; he made history.
That feeling continues today as Roger offers shows that are as mesmerizing and magical as ever. He delivers the gift of an evening with a master that is as intimate as it is spellbinding. He guides his audience along a journey of story and song, populated by the “old friends” they expect to hear, as well as some new acquaintances from the folk music that Roger so passionately embraces.
For tickets and more information, please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Tennessee High School Rodeo
2016-04-02 19:00 - 2016-04-03 14:00 | TN
Tennessee High School Rodeo – Williamson County AG Expo Park Franklin, TN

This weekend! Saturday April 2, 7PM & Sunday April 3, 2PM; Tickets $10 at the Gate, kids 12 & under FREE.
For additional information, please visit Tennessee High School Rodeo Association.
Williamson County High School Rodeo Association Facebook Page.

Grand Opening of Tractor Supply Co. Arena - Horse Show
2016-04-02 09:00 | TN
GRAND OPENING OF TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. ARENA AT HARLINSDALE SET FOR APRIL 2
After three years of fundraising and one year of construction, the new Tractor Supply Co. Arena at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm is set to open to the public. A Grand Opening event that includes an all-day, multi-breed horse show and demonstrations has been set for Saturday, April 2.
The public is invited to attend the free celebration of the return of horses to the legendary 200-acre farm located at the northern gateway to downtown Franklin, which became a city park in 2007. The non-profit Friends of Franklin Parks was formed in 2012 as a way to leverage private support to enhance public parks, and has raised more than $1 million to build the Arena. In addition to Tractor Supply Co., other major corporate sponsors include Franklin Synergy Bank, Infiniti of Cool Springs and Tennessee Equine Hospital, and hundreds of individuals contributed to the project.
More information at Grand Opening of Tractor Supply Co. Arena.

Hard Bargain Association Benefit @ Liberty Hall
2016-03-29 18:30 - 21:30 | TN
Hard Bargain Association Benefit @ Liberty Hall – Mar 29 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Franklin, TN.

Eggstravaganzoo
2016-03-26 09:00 - 16:00 | TN
03/26/2016, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

HOP INTO SPRING AT THE ZOO’S EGGSTRAVAGANZOO!
Nashville Zoo’s annual spring celebration is back with egg hunts and Easter treats for children of all ages. Activities during the day include 10 scheduled egg hunts for kids, a Zoo-wide hunt for golden eggs, spring-themed games, bounce houses and face painting. Special appearances by the Easter Bunny and Zoo mascot Twiga!
Activities take place from 9 am – 4 pm. Specific egg hunt schedules are to the right.
Eggstravaganzoo (excluding Bunny Breakfast/Lunch) is included with your Zoo admission or membership.

HUNT SCHEDULE
2 years & under – 10 am or 12:30 pm
3 years – 10:30 am or 1 pm
4 – 5 years – 11 am or 1:30 pm
6 – 7 years – 11:30 am or 2 pm
8 – 10 years – 12 pm or 2:30 pm

For more event information please visit EGGSTRAVAGANZOO.

Calvary Chapel Easter Egg Hunt
2016-03-26 11:00 - 14:00 | TN
Join us for the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt and a day of free activities, games and treats for the kids in Brentwood, Tennessee at the Church property. Bring your friends and neighbors. Hope to see you there.
Please visit website for more information.

Fire Truck and Firefighter Visit
2016-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | TN
The Brentwood Library – Fire Truck and Firefighter Visit
An engine visit is a great way to teach kids fire safety while having fun! Children can learn what firefighters do and get to climb inside the cab. The visit is dependent on firefighter’s call schedule.
Please visit The Brentwood Library for more information.

Spring Art Hop
2016-03-26 10:00 - 16:00 | TN
CHEEKWOOD – SPRING ART HOP • 2016 – Saturday, March 26, 10 AM – 4 PM – Rain or Shine!
Celebrate spring in style with egg hunts, crafts, performances, music and more at the 24th annual Spring Art Hop. A favorite tradition in Nashville, this special event is packed full of activities and excitement for families and kids of all ages. We’ll be hiding over 30,000 eggs, so don’t forget to bring your basket!
Please visit CHEEKWOOD SPRING ART HOP for more information.

Walk Through Jerusalem
2016-03-26 09:00 - 12:00 | TN
New Hope Community Church – Wander the busy Jerusalem marketplace of 33 A.D., build crafts, sample period food, pet live animals, interact with first century tradespeople and a theatrical show of Jesus’ last week (10 & 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.). All ages.
Visit website for more information.

Brentwood Library Easter Egg Hunt
2016-03-24 14:00 | TN
The library’s Easter egg hunt will take place in the area between the library and Lipscomb Elementary School. Face painting and the jelly bean guess begin at 2:00 and hunt starts promptly at 2:30. The park will be divided into four age groups and there will be thousand of eggs distributed. Bring a basket to collect your eggs and bring your camera to get a picture with the Easter Bunny. Parking is available at the library, at River Park and at the Civitan lot next to Lipscomb Elementary.
Please visit Brentwood Library Easter Egg Hunt for more information.

Date:
Thursday, March 24, 2016

Time:
2:00pm – 3:00pm

Location:
Campus:

The Brentwood Library

Music City Roots Live - Factory at Liberty Hall
2016-03-23 19:00 - 22:00 | TN
Music City Roots Live at the Factory @ Liberty Hall – Mar 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Featuring: La Terza Classe; The Way Down Wanderers.

Easter Eggstravaganza - Timberland Park
2016-03-23 10:00 | TN
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce an “Easter Eggstravaganza” at Timberland Park in Franklin, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 23. Join us for a little Easter fun at Timberland Park. Kids will enjoy making a small Easter craft, hunting for Easter eggs and visiting with the Easter Bunny! Parents, don’t forget to bring your cameras! This event is for ages 3 to 5.
To register for the March 23 Eggstravaganza, call Trisha Bilbrey at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2044.
Timberland Park, opened in the fall of 2014, sits on 72 acres adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 437.2 less than a mile south of the Tennessee Highway 96 (Double Arch Bridge) entrance to the parkway. The park is maintained and staffed by Williamson County Parks & Recreation.

Spring Cooking Demo at McConnell House
2016-03-22 18:00 | TN
Spring Cooking Demo at McConnell House – Downtown Franklin, TN
Doors open at 6pm for themed cocktails and mingling, the demonstration starts at 6:30pm.
Sip wine while our chefs instruct. Take home both new skills as well as new recipes to impress friends and family.
$75/person – Includes Meal with Demonstrated Items & House Wine
$60/person – Includes Meal with Demonstrated Items
For menu and ticket information please visit Spring Cooking Demo at McConnell House – Downtown Franklin, TN

Video Game Design - Ages 10-17
2016-03-21 13:00 - 2016-03-24 16:00 | TN
March 21-24: Video Game Design (Spring Break: ages 10-17)
Kids ages 10 to 17 are invited to have some fun with video game design during Spring Break! Learn about video game design and development. Produce several different interactive video games to share with family and friends. The four-day class meets March 21-24 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN 37064. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (registration code: 5947). $170 per student.
Does your kid love computers? Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) has computer skills camps in Franklin in February and March (during Spring Break) to spawn creativity and teach new skills. Computer skills camps are taught by the knowledgeable staff of Youth Tech, Inc. All supplies are provided, including laptops. For more information about Youth Tech, Inc., go to www.youthtechinc.com, or call 877-984-2267.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For more information about the facilities and programs of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook or following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest.

Video Game Design - Ages 6-10
2016-03-21 10:00 - 2016-03-24 12:00 | TN
March 21-24: Video Game Design (Spring Break: ages 6-10)
Have some fun during Spring Break! This is a new class for younger kids, ages 6-10. Learn to build simple video games and use animation. The four-day class meets March 21-24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN 37064. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (registration code: 5950). $105 per student.
Does your kid love computers? Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) has computer skills camps in Franklin in February and March (during Spring Break) to spawn creativity and teach new skills. Computer skills camps are taught by the knowledgeable staff of Youth Tech, Inc. All supplies are provided, including laptops. For more information about Youth Tech, Inc., go to www.youthtechinc.com, or call 877-984-2267.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For more information about the facilities and programs of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook or following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest

Easter Egg Dive & Float Spring Hill
2016-03-20 16:30 | TN
Williamson County Parks and Recreation – Easter Egg Dive & Float
Jump, swim and splash for eggs! Register now for the first annual Easter Egg Dive, Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr., Spring Hill, TN, 37174. This underwater egg hunt takes place in the indoor pool. The Easter Bunny will be there so bring your cameras.
For more information please call Whitney Osborne at 615-302-0971 x 2214 or email at whitneyo@williamson-tn.org

RippaVilla Plantation Bridal Fair
2016-03-20 13:00 - 16:00 | TN
Bridal Fair * Sunday, March 20th * 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rippavilla Plantation, Spring Hill, Tennessee
Rippavilla Plantation, one of Middle Tennessee’s top wedding venues, is joining with Enchanted Brides and DJ’s Party Rentals to host a bridal fair to showcase of some of the area’s preferred wedding vendors.
Guiding off the feedback from last year’s successful event, this event will feature only our favorite vendors. The list is invitation-only, and registration will not be open to every wedding vendor under the sun!! While the overall number of vendors will decrease, the quality of vendors will only improve because we have selected the very best!!
Vendors range from caterers, florists, photographers, wedding cake makers, and formal wear. If you are thinking about renting a photo booth for your reception, we will have one. Looking for a horse and carriage to make a grand entrance or a romantic exit? We have that also!! Our vendors range from traditional to trend-setting.
Brides: bring your groom, the bridal party, your parents and your best friends to help you find the wedding professionals that best suit your tastes. The more people you have to bounce off ideas, the easier you can make important decisions and book your vendor.
Admission is $5.00 per person and includes chances to win several prizes.
For more information, call MaryAnne or Don at 931 486-9037; email MaryAnne at maryann.rippavilla@bellsouth.net; email Don at don.rippavilla@bellsouth.net; visit our website at www.rippavilla.org; or “like” us on Facebook for the latest information.
Rippavilla, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) and all monies raised benefit the preservation and interpretation of Rippavilla Plantation, Inc.
Please visit RippaVilla Plantation Bridal Fair for more information.

Easter Eggs-Stravaganza Featuring Hop
2016-03-19 10:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre Easter Eggs-Stravaganza Featuring Hop

EASTER EGGS-TRAVAGANZA! Featuring the movie Hop (PG). Activities preceding the film will include pictures with the Easter Bunny and lucky egg prizes. A big giveaway will feature a children’s bicycle donated by Mac’s Harpeth Bikes, the family-owned bicycle boutique just north of downtown Franklin.

The Easter Bunny will be available for photos after the film as well.
Please visit The Franklin Theatre for tickets and more information.

Spring Hike - Radnor Lake
2016-03-19 13:00 - 15:00 | TN
Spring Hike – Weeds in the Woods —by Dr. Robert Loeb from Penn State University
Come out to hike the trails of Radnor Lake State Park! Our guide for this hike is Dr. Robert Loeb of the Pennsylvania State University.
The hike at Radnor Lake will introduce the ecological place of weeds in the woodlands of a Natural Area.
Through a hike around Radnor Lake, you will observe the common ecological positions of weeds in the diverse forests of the Natural Area. Scientific terms including, alien species, weed species, and invasive species will be contrasted in regard to the flora of Radnor Lake. Weed control efforts at Radnor Lake will be reviewed. Also, a spirited discussion will be held to give deeper meaning to the efforts focused on weeds in regard to woodland ecology.
Bring water, wear sturdy hiking shoes, and be prepared to have your comfortable ideas about weeds challenged!
Reservations are required and start on Sunday, March 12 at 9:30 AM and close on Thursday, March 17 at 5:30 PM.
For more information please visit Spring Hike – Weeds in the Woods.

Spring Fit Hike Chapel Hill
2016-03-19 10:30 - 12:30 | TN
Henry Horton State Park
Spring Fit Hike (2 miles)
Saturday, March 19
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CTJoin Henry Horton State Park for a hike that will test the athlete within you! Conquer fun fitness challenges along the way as you complete this hike.Folks of all ages and fitness levels are welcome as this is a fun hike to encourage the Fit in You!
For more information please visit Spring Fit Hike.

Nashville Guitar Show - Liberty Hall Franklin, TN
2016-03-19 10:00 - 2016-03-20 17:00 | TN
The 4 Amigos Present – The Nashville Guitar Show @ Liberty Hall – Franklin, TN

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2016-03-19 10:00 | TN
Easter Egg Hunt in Franklin, TN on March 19th at 10:00am.
Hunt starts promptly, arrive early! Ages 10 and younger. **Don’t forgot your baskets and cameras for pictures with the Easter bunny**
Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites area residents to hop on over to the FREE annual community Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday, March 19, 2016 promptly at 10:00 a.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. and the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. Children ages 10 and younger are invited to attend! Hundreds of eggs will be scattered and some eggs will contain special prizes! Don’t forget your basket or sack for gathering eggs. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos, so bring your cameras! Please arrive early to allow for parking and walking to the fields.
For more information on the Franklin Egg hunt call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. For the Fairview egg hunt, please call (615) 790-9331, ext. 2310. Special thanks go to sponsors Lil’ Sports Academy, Synergy Bank, the Kiwanis Club and McDonald’s for their generous support!
Please see flyer – Easter Egg Hunts Franklin TN or visit Williamson County Parks & Recreation for more information.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization. Anyone may register for or participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For more information about the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department visit our website at www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” us on Facebook.

Comedian James Gregory
2016-03-18 20:00 | TN
The Franklin Theatre – Comedian James Gregory
For over two decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch.
The James Gregory show turns the clock back to a time when life was simpler; to a better time, before the death of common sense; a time when people sat on the front porch and actually talked to each other without a cell phone in their ear. Gregory’s success, like his comedy, is the direct result of the values he grew up with. And now, twenty something years later, it is this unique brand of humor that packs the crowds into his sold-out shows. The absence of vulgarity sets James apart and his stories are carefully crafted art. “I have lived long enough to know people, know life,” Gregory reflects. “My comedy is based on my life experiences. It’s real, it’s funny and the audience loves it. That’s why I’m still in business.”
