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Dog Show & Expo
2019-03-30 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Nolensville Dog Park, 2310 Rocky Fork Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Second Annual Dog Show and Expo “Pooch-A-Palooza” at the Nolensville Bark Park
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) invites local pooches and their humans to join us for the Second Annual Dog Show and Expo “Pooch-A-Palooza” at the Nolensville Bark Park (Nolensville Park Road, near Nolensville Elementary School and Nolensville First United Methodist Church). The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 30 from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. There is a $10 participation fee for pooches who would like to strut their stuff in a performance of showmanship. There will be several competitions including:
Best Costume: Dress up your pooch in their best outfit and show them off on stage.
Best Trick: Have your best friend show off their coolest trick.
Best Retriever: A staff member will throw a ball or frisbee for your dog to retrieve.
Best Bark: Have your pooch show off their bark.
Prizes will be given in each category.
Participants must provide proof that dog vaccinations are up-to-date upon check-in (Parvovirus, Distemper, Rabies, and Adenovirus). Dogs must be kept on a leash unless it is his or her turn to participate in a competition. Participants must clean up any pet waste and provide them with water.
The event is free for spectators. Williamson County Animal Center will be on hand with some adoptable dogs, and other vendors will be on site as well. Event sponsors are Camp Bow Wow of Smyrna and My Second Home in Franklin, TN.
Registration required at www.wcparksandrec.com. Register for activity #14063. Rain date: April 6th. For more information, contact Erin at (615) 786-0200 ext. 2417 or Erin.Williams@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.
Event details are below.

FHS SPRING MARKET & GIFT SHOW
2019-03-30 10:00 - 16:00 | TN
FHS SPRING MARKET AND GIFT SHOW SET FOR MARCH 30th
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Mark your calendars for Franklin High School’s Spring Market to be held on Saturday, March 30. Admission is free, open to the public and located in the FHS Commons at Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN. Doors are open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Over 90 vendors will be on hand showcasing one of a kind merchandise and services. Enjoy shopping for exceptional and unique gifts including apparel, home decor, jewelry, accessories, gourmet foods and sweets. Great gifts for shoppers in the market for graduation, Mother’s and Father’s Day gifts, birthdays and more!

A list of vendors, merchandise and general information can be found on our Facebook @FHS Spring Market 2019. FHS Spring Market is hosted by the Franklin High School Class of 2020.

You don’t want to miss the shopping event of the season!

The Franklin Farmers Market
2019-03-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-03-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-03-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-03-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-03-02 09:00 - 12:00 | TN
The Franklin Farmers Market is a true Tennessee farmers market!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.
Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday
Spring/Summer Market: April thru Oct, 8am – 1pm
Fall/Winter Market: Nov thru March, 9am – 12pm

Casino Night
2019-03-29 18:30 | TN
1st Annual Casino Night – Franklin, TN
After years of the successful Annual Poker Tournament Betting on the Future is stepping up their game by rolling out the 1st Annual Casino Night benefiting Community Child Care Center! Attendees will be provided an exciting night of casino gaming including roulette, blackjack, craps, and many more! Food will be provided by a New Orleans local who happens to be a parent of one of the children benefited by your support! You might win or lose but Casino Night’s real winners will be the children and families supported by you.
Organizer of Casino Night: Betting on the Future. Benefiting Community Child Care Center

Annie
2019-03-28 19:00 - 2019-03-29 19:00 | TN
OFF THE SQUARE THEATRE COMPANY is a super unique, Christ-centered, STUDENT RUN theatre company in Franklin, TN made up of amazing students who are committed to excellence in all areas of the arts – from onstage performance to costume creation, set design and construction, graphic design, marketing and sales and everything else in between. Coached by parents and mentored by professionals in the industry, these students are try being given the opportunity to spread their wings and learn to lead, create, design and work as a team to ultimately produce their own musical theater production.

SHOW TIMES:
MARCH 28th @ 7:00PM
MARCH 29th @ 7:00PM
MARCH 30th @ 1:00PM & 6:00PM
MARCH 31ST @ 2:00PM

Bavarian Bierhaus Tour of Europe Dinners
2019-03-28 18:00, 2019-02-28 18:00 | TN
January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, 2019
The Bavarian Bierhaus is pleased to present their second annual Tour of Europe dinner series. Each of the four dinners will feature dishes from one of the four cuisines the Bavarian Bierhaus chef, Dennis Stukel has trained in, including menus from Switzerland (Jan. 31), France (Feb. 28), Germany (Mar. 28) and Italy (Apr. 25). Guests will be able to enjoy drinks starting at 6 p.m., followed by a four-course, prix-fixe menu with three drink pairings starting at 6:30 p.m.
To attend a Tour of Europe dinner, advanced tickets are required. The $65 tickets are available online at
https://www.bierhausnashville.com/blog/travel-to-europe-in-2019. Guests who attend multiple
dinners will also receive gift cards to return to Bavarian Bierhaus for a traditional Bavarian meal in
the future.

Trivia Night
2019-03-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-03-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-03-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-03-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2019-02-27 18:30 - 20:30 | TN
Puckett’s Boat House Trivia Night
Puckett’s Boat House in downtown Franklin, TN has begun hosting a weekly trivia night in partnership with Brain Blast Entertainment every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Each week will alter between themed trivia and general trivia, so event goers can expect to be quizzed on topics ranging from arts and sciences to comic heroes, to the wizarding world of Harry Potter and more. The magic will continue into March, as guests will face questions around Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on March 6, with general trivia scheduled for March 13 and 27.
A $10 food and beverage minimum is required per participant, and trivia night attendees are encouraged to make reservations each week by calling the restaurant at (615) 790-2309. For more information on the weekly event, please go to www.facebook.com/puckettsboathouse.
About Puckett’s Boat House
Puckett’s Boat House aims to stay true to local flavor while delivering an atmosphere that makes you nostalgic for family vacations and good times. The grill and oyster bar menu offers by-the-shore dishes reminiscent of the Gulf coast and the Big Easy, plus Southern staples that draw from the Marshall family’s Mississippi Delta and Memphis roots. Enjoy Puckett’s trademark Southern fare and reputation for a live music venue—both with a Boat House twist. To learn more, go to puckettsboathouse.com.

Artist Reception for Marla Faith
2019-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) invites the public to attend an Artist Reception for Marla Faith on Saturday, March 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave, in Franklin, TN.
Described as a narrative colorist, Ms. Faith earned a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and an MS in Museum Leadership from Bank Street College in New York City. As a teacher of art and a working artist living in Nashville, her work has been exhibited nationally. The Abundance Series, which will be displayed at the Enrichment Center, represents a variety of ethnicities living in Nashville. Each portrait of women in the series portrays them surrounded by oversized fruits or vegetables of the season, symbolizing the abundance of Mother Earth. These large oil paintings will be on display in Franklin through late May.
For more information visit the “Community Events” page at www.wcparksandrec.com. If you are an artist interested in exhibiting your work at a WCPR facility, please contact Shelley Egly at 615-790-5719 ext. 2020 or Shelley.Egly@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.

Nashville Home + Remodeling Expo
2019-03-17 10:00 - 18:00, 2019-03-16 10:00 - 21:00, 2019-03-15 10:00 - 21:00 | TN
The Nashville Home and Remodeling Expo will be returning to the Music City Center March 15- 17, 2019. This three-day home show offers thousands of products, decorating, construction and remodeling ideas for locals and visitors to gather and compare. Home enthusiasts will be connected to the most knowledgeable experts, first-to-market products and reliable services in a dynamic face-to-face environment. Brought to Music City by Marketplace Events, the three- day event will feature celebrities, special guests and exhibitors like Kortney and Dave Wilson of “Meet the Wilsons”, Denise Simons and Alison Poland of Brilliant Living, Ethan Shane of OSHi Floral Design, Habitat for Humanity, a Tiny House Village and more. The show will run from 10a.m.-9p.m. on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, and 10a.m.-6p.m. on Sunday, March 17. Tickets cost $10 for adults but may be purchased for $8 online in advance. Entry to the show is free for children 12 and under. The full feature lineup and more information can be found at: https://nashvillehomeandremodelingexpo.com/

2019 DATES & HOURS
Friday, March 15, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 17, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

THE GUMPTION CONFERENCE
2019-03-09 09:00 - 16:00 | TN
Join MADE SOUTH on Saturday, March 9 in historic Franklin, Tennessee as some of the leading creative Southerners share with us inspiring and thought-provoking stories about how they are using food, drink, music, storytelling, poetry, woodworking, photography, and even spray paint to positively impact the future of the American South.

PAWSOME GALA
2019-03-07 18:00 | TN
Friends of Williamson County Animal Center (Friends of WCAC) announces A Pawsome Gala, Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Barn at Sycamore Farms in Arrington, TN. The evening will benefit the Williamson County Animal Center in Franklin. Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, live and silent auction and live entertainment. Tickets are on sale at www.friendsofwcac.com.
For more information about ‘A Pawsome Gala’, go to www.friendsofwcac.com, or follow their Facebook page.

Taste of Williamson
2019-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | TN
Taste of Williamson, presented by Nissan, is an annual favorite of the local and regional community, featuring the area’s best food and beverages. All proceeds benefit United Way of Williamson County and its partner agencies. CoolSprings Galleria hosts this sampling event, where ticket holders meet chefs, sip a favorite beverage, taste local restaurant offerings, and enjoy musical entertainment as they stroll from station to station.
About United Way
United Way of Williamson County improves people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. We support 44 area programs to advance health, accelerate education, and expand financial stability.
Event Contact: Cheryl Stewart
Contact Phone: 615-771-2312
Contact Email: cstewart@uwwc.org
Website/Tickets: http://tasteofwilliamson.com/

Tech Talk in the Dojo: Nashville-based Traega Entertainment
2019-03-03 17:00 - 18:30 | TN
If your child loves to play video games and might be interested in a career as a programmer/coder in gaming, you’re invited to Tech Talk. Code Ninjas, a weekly, on-going coding center for kids (ages 7-14) is hosting this series of events welcoming guest speakers who will share their stories on tech-related careers and topics. Traega Entertainment opened in Nashville in 2015 by veteran game builder, Dan Hock, bringing decades of experience in game building to our area. This Sunday’s event will feature, Jeff “Elmo” Robison, a programmer that graduated in 2017 from MTSU with a B.S. in Computer Science and he will share about his path into the industry and what a normal day looks like as a game programmer. Parents and kids are invited to RSVP.
RSVP here: https://codeninjasfranklin.as.me
www.codeninjas.com
Facebook: CodeNinjasFranklin
(615) 640-2633

Franklin Art Scene - Downtown Franklin, TN
2019-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
A free, monthly art crawl that takes participants through downtown Franklin’s historic buildings, and celebrates Williamson County’s unique artistic talent!
The first Friday of each month, the Downtown Franklin Association presents the Franklin Art Scene, which includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin. The free event celebrates Williamson County’s local craftsmanship, and provides both the novice and the art connoisseur an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnificent work–from blown glass to turned wood to mixed media and more.
Many of the galleries and working studios serve complimentary refreshments during the evening, and some offer live music.
Art crawl guests may begin at any participating location on the map: Free trolley rides, provided by Williamson Source, circulate among all the stops, and patrons can jump on and off at will from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come be seen at the Scene!
For more information please visit Franklin Art Scene

TEDxNashville 2019
2019-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
The 2019 TEDxNashville event “A World of Change, A World of Hope” is taking place March 1-2, 2019. As part of this year’s festivities, ticket holders are invited to attend TEDx360 on Friday, March 1 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Musicians Hall of Fame in Municipal Auditorium. The event will feature free food from local restaurants, artistic displays, experiential activities, a cash bar, free tours of the Musicians Hall of Fame (valued at $25) and more. Admission is free with the purchase of a TEDxNashville ticket. The main event will take place on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Jackson Theater at TPAC. There will be general admission seating, and lunch vouchers can be purchased with your ticket to enjoy a selection of food trucks during the 12 p.m. break. Visit our website for more details at tedxnashville.com.

Friday, March 1: 6 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 2: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ticket Price: $60-$75

Tickets: https://www.tpac.org/event/2019-03-02-to-2019-03-02-tedxnashville-2019/

Reruns Are Fun Consignment Sale / Public Half-Price Sale
2019-02-25 09:00 - 20:00 | TN
Reruns are Fun is the premier consignment sale in Franklin, TN, specializing in high-quality merchandise since 1990! We offer quality name brand clothing, shoes, accessories, equipment, furniture, and more! We carry name brand items at a fraction of the original cost! Brands include: Vineyard Vines, Gap, Gymboree, Janie & Jack, Matilda Jane, Abercrombie, Aeropostale, etc.

Reruns Are Fun Consignment Sale / Public Sale
2019-02-24 12:00 - 19:00 | TN
Reruns are Fun is the premier consignment sale in Franklin, TN, specializing in high-quality merchandise since 1990! We offer quality name brand clothing, shoes, accessories, equipment, furniture, and more! We carry name brand items at a fraction of the original cost! Brands include: Vineyard Vines, Gap, Gymboree, Janie & Jack, Matilda Jane, Abercrombie, Aeropostale, etc. Check website for times.

Hayden Coffman at Old School
2019-02-23 21:00 | TN
Nashville based Singer/Songwriter, Hayden Coffman, is set to rock the house at Old School in Franklin, TN on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
This event becomes 21+ after 10:00 pm. Learn more here.

Pairings Dinner
2019-02-23 18:00 | TN
Indulge in a 5-course meal with featured chefs from Nashville and Charleston paired up with fantastic wines from esteemed vintners all while raising your paddle in the spirited Live Auction! The event is part of the “Pairings: Nashville’s Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend,” which includes a series of wine events targeted to explorers and enthusiasts. Donnie Counts from City Winery will serve as host chef for Pairings. Joining him from Nashville are Trey Cioccia and Chad Kelly from The Farm House and Black Rabbit as well as Jeffrey Rhodes of Butchertown Hall and the soon-to-open Liberty Common. The Charleston chef representatives include John Zucker of Cru Café, Jim Stein from McCrady’s, and Kevin Johnson of The Grocery. All proceeds benefit the Nashville Wine Auction.
