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Pumpkins for a Purpose - Cooper Trooper Foundation Pumpkin Patch
2015-10-25 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser – October 3rd –31st
Each year in October, an ordinary piece of land sitting at the corner of one of middle Tennessee’s busiest intersections, becomes a “pumpkin patch.” It’s not just any pumpkin patch…it’s THE place to buy your “Pumpkins for a Purpose.”
On October 3rd, Cooper Trooper Foundation will hold its 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. It is the foundation’s primary fundraiser to support its mission of helping support families who have been diagnosed with childhood cancer.
The 501c3 non-profit organization began in 2009, after Rod and Missy Cook’s youngest son, Cooper, was diagnosed with Infantile Fibrosarcoma at only 8 weeks old. The couple saw quickly the impact that Cooper’s diagnosis had on the whole family, especially his two older brothers. In the midst of going through this, the Cooks decided to do something to encourage and support these often overshadowed “Heroes.” There are minimal resources for the well siblings of children diagnosed with cancer, yet they are the ones who suffer many of the adverse effects. Unfortunately, that is the nature of the disease and unintentionally, these siblings can feel left out. The Cooper Trooper Foundation wants them to know that they are not forgotten, even though much of the focus inevitably turns toward their sick sibling. With that in mind, CTF developed a “Courage Kit” which is given to well siblings. It includes items to celebrate the Heroes that they are, such as a t-shirt, medal, book, journal, and Huggable Hope duck.
Additionally, Cooper Trooper Foundation financially supports an endowed fund set up at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt specific to childhood cancer research. By September 2015, Cooper Trooper will have donated $100,000.00 to this fund.
Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes, sizes, and colors, as well as corn stalks are available. If you are going to buy your pumpkins, why not support a cause while doing so? You can feel confident that 100% of the profit from these pumpkin sales goes directly toward supporting its mission of helping these families whose lives have been turned upside down by cancer.
The Pumpkin Patch also offers a FREE Kid’s area every Saturday and Sunday, complete with an inflatable, trained face painters, corn trough, and games. Photo opportunities are also available any time. So, bring the family out and enjoy supporting a non-profit that is making a difference. The Pumpkin Patch is on the corner of Cool Springs Blvd and Mallory Lane – (in front of Walgreens).
To find out more information, visit their website www.coopertrooper.org and check out their Facebook page.

JAZZMANIA 2015
2015-10-24 18:00 - 22:00 | TN
It’s that time again!! Mark your calendars for Jazzmania, the annual fall jazz party and fundraiser. The event will again be held this year in Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin and will happen Saturday, October 24, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
The ticket price includes food and complimentary wine. Please visit JAZZMANIA to purchase tickets.
Jazzmania 2015 is the Jazz Party of the Year and will feature fine food from Sargent’s Fine Catering and complimentary wine, beer, and signature cocktail courtesy of Lipman Brothers.
Music this year will be provided by a special 10-piece all-star ensemble of some of the NJW’s finest jazz faculty and performing artists. The ensemble will be directed by Denis Solee with arrangements by the incomparable Jeff Steinberg. Featured soloists will include vocalistChristina Watson and trumpeter Rod McGaha.
The event will include a live and silent auction, with unique and desirable items that include vacation packages, tickets to top events, special dinner packages, in-home concerts, artwork by the city’s top artists, and much more.
A distinctive feature of our silent auction is Small Works – a collection of small canvases with paintings by some of the area’s top artists, produced especially for this event. Guests will enjoy browsing the works and placing bids on their top picks in fun competition with other patrons – the ultimate proceeds going entirely to benefit the mission of the Workshop.
The Honorary Event Chairperson for Jazzmania this year is Beegie Adair, one of the best-known and most revered figures on the city’s jazz scene for over 40 years. Beegie’s music is heard and loved around the country and around the world. Jazz fans come from across the country to attend her monthly performances in the Jazz Cave! Beegie also holds a place of honor in the Nashville Jazz Workshop’s history — she was one of the first Board members and taught some of our first vocal classes. She was also the first recipient of the NJW Heritage Award, in 2008. We are excited to celebrate Beegie and her jazz legacy.
All proceeds from Jazzmania go to support the operation of the Jazz Workshop, including classes, performances, and community outreach activities for youth, seniors, and the entire community.
Please visit JAZZMANIA for more information.

Franklin Tomorrow's Chili Cook-Off
2015-10-24 11:00 - 15:30 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Chili Cook-off on Third Avenue North during Pumpkinfest
Franklin Tomorrow’s 13th annual Chili Cook-off is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, on Third Avenue North between Bridge Street and the Franklin Public Square as part of the Downtown Franklin Association’s annual Pumpkinfest. FirstBank for being our presenting sponsor in this year’s event.
Teams ready to compete for the coveted People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice Awards, as well as Best Booth Décor, include Granite City Food & Brewery; My Friend’s House; Franklin Noon Rotary BBQ Society; Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant; Circa Grill of Thompson’s Station; Fountains of Franklin; Franklin Firefighters Association; Big Shake’s Hot Chicken; Brian Irvin’s Nailed it Chili; 101st Airborne, Franklin’s Adopted Sons Bulldog Chili; Corner Pub Franklin; Father-Son Bowl; Franklin City Club; and Culver’s of Franklin.
Serving will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m. or the chili runs out!
Each $10 tasting tray will contain two-ounce samplings from each of the teams. A ticket for voting accompanies every tray. Hot dogs will be available for sale, as well as drinks and chips.
If you would like to apply to enter a team, complete this 2015 Chili team registration form and send it to donna@franklintomorrow.org.

Pumpkins for a Purpose - Cooper Trooper Foundation Pumpkin Patch
2015-10-24 09:00 - 20:00, 2015-10-23 10:00 - 19:00, 2015-10-22 10:00 - 19:00, 2015-10-21 10:00 - 19:00, 2015-10-20 10:00 - 19:00, 2015-10-19 10:00 - 19:00, 2015-10-18 10:00 - 19:00, 2015-10-17 09:00 - 20:00 and 3 more dates | TN
6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser – October 3rd –31st
Each year in October, an ordinary piece of land sitting at the corner of one of middle Tennessee’s busiest intersections becomes a “pumpkin patch.” It’s not just any pumpkin patch…it’s THE place to buy your “Pumpkins for a Purpose.”
On October 3rd, Cooper Trooper Foundation will hold its 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. It is the foundation’s primary fundraiser to support its mission of helping support families who have been diagnosed with childhood cancer.
The 501c3 non-profit organization began in 2009, after Rod and Missy Cook’s youngest son, Cooper, was diagnosed with Infantile Fibrosarcoma at only 8 weeks old. The couple saw quickly the impact that Cooper’s diagnosis had on the whole family, especially his two older brothers. In the midst of going through this, the Cooks decided to do something to encourage and support these often overshadowed “Heroes.” There are minimal resources for the well siblings of children diagnosed with cancer, yet they are the ones who suffer many of the adverse effects. Unfortunately, that is the nature of the disease and unintentionally, these siblings can feel left out. The Cooper Trooper Foundation wants them to know that they are not forgotten, even though much of the focus inevitably turns toward their sick sibling. With that in mind, CTF developed a “Courage Kit” which is given to well siblings. It includes items to celebrate the Heroes that they are, such as a t-shirt, medal, book, journal, and Huggable Hope duck.
Additionally, Cooper Trooper Foundation financially supports an endowed fund set up at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt specific to childhood cancer research. By September 2015, Cooper Trooper will have donated $100,000.00 to this fund.
Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes, sizes, and colors, as well as corn stalks are available. If you are going to buy your pumpkins, why not support a cause while doing so? You can feel confident that 100% of the profit from these pumpkin sales goes directly toward supporting its mission of helping these families whose lives have been turned upside down by cancer.
The Pumpkin Patch also offers a FREE Kid’s area every Saturday and Sunday, complete with an inflatable, trained face painters, corn trough, and games. Photo opportunities are also available any time. So, bring the family out and enjoy supporting a non-profit that is making a difference. The Pumpkin Patch is on the corner of Cool Springs Blvd and Mallory Lane – (in front of Walgreens).
To find out more information, visit their website www.coopertrooper.org and check out their Facebook page.

Starlight Jams at Bowie Park
2015-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | TN
Fairview Parks Department has announced the schedule for the upcoming Starlight Jams at Bowie Nature Park. The Starlight Jams are a whole new concert series that include picking parties. Performers include a mix of local, regional, and national performers all in the Americana and Bluegrass type genera.
October 23rd Natchez Tracers an Americana rock-n-roll band will close out this year’s Starlight Jam series. They describe themselves as Cosmic Country Funk echoed from the meandering, verdant hills of Central Tennessee.
Starlight Jams are Friday nights running through October. The events are from 7:00-10:00PM. Each month will include live Americana music on the main stage. Pickers are encouraged to bring their instruments and find a spot under the trees to jam. The goal is to provide a place for musicians to get together and play and for music lovers to have a place to go and enjoy great music in a laid back, family friendly environment under the stars.
Gates open at 6:30pm. A suggested donation of $5/adult is requested. All money collected will go back in to the music program at Bowie Nature Park. Park Staff recommends you bring your own blankets and folding chairs. You could even bring a picnic dinner or snack. Water and soft drinks will be available for purchase. The event is rain or shine. The event will be moved inside in case of inclement weather.
For more information please visit Starlight Jams at Bowie Park.

Twisted Tennessee
2015-10-23 18:00 - 22:00 | TN
Halloween at Historic Travellers Rest on Oct. 23 from 6-10 p.m. We would like for you to attend and enjoy this especially spooky event. The theme will be Twisted Tennessee, focusing on the fact there are two sides to every story.
This Halloween event at Historic Travellers Rest will have guests travel through a series of vignettes which will portray the two sides to every tale. The vignettes will focus on famous historic Tennessee tales. At the end of the tours, groups will meet up in the Two Tales Tavern for refreshments and discussion of the tales.
Family/group ticket price (4+ people) is $30. Tickets for adults ages 10 and up are $10, children 5 and under $5 and under the age of 5 are free. To purchase tickets visit http://travellers.corecommerce.com/Twisted-Tennessee-Two-Sides-to-Every-Tale.html.
Guests are welcome to wear costumes but there will be no trick or treating or costume contest. For more information about the event, contact Tonya Staggs by phone 615-832-8197 or by email tonya@travellersrestplantation.org.

ORDINARY - at The Franklin Theatre
2015-10-22 19:00 | TN
This inspiring documentary showcases how one ORDINARY, Tennessee family of eight, steps out of their everyday routine of life to travel across the ocean to serve children in need in Ethiopia.
They are met with the gripping reality of their adopted son’s back story. They find themselves stumbling upon tragic, immediate, medical needs. And above all, they are met with an unbelievable love that pours from a country that seems to materially have nothing.
Join the founders of Ordinary Hero Foundation on this journey through their ORDINARY life! Witness the power of adoption, serving those less fortunate, and the reality of life in a third world filled with orphans. Be inspired to CHANGE THE WORLD FOR ONE simply by being ORDINARY! We want to share our journey with you because we want you to touch ONE person. To show them love when they are forgotten.
Door open one hour before the show. For tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Evening Tour of Carnton
2015-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 | TN
Join us for a special evening tour of Carnton Plantation led by Battle of Franklin Trust CEO and Historian Eric A. Jacobson. The tour will be followed by dinner provided by Puckett’s Grocery. The cost is $40 and reservations are required. Please contact Meagan Wuest at (615) 794-0903 or meagan@boft.org for more information or to make a reservation.
Please visit Evening Tour of Carnton for more information and to purchase tickets.

Junior Excursion Adventure Programs - Paint Ball
2015-10-19 08:30 - 16:00 | TN
J.E.A.P.s Activities – Junior Excursion Adventure Programs
PAINTBALL TRIP FOR AGES 11-15

Fall Break trip from Williamson County Parks & Recreation
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce an October JEAPS (Junior Excursion Adventure Programs) Paintball trip for adventurous 11 to 15 year olds. Join the fun on Monday, October 19 (Fall Break) for a fun-filled day of paintball! This trip is for kids ages 11 to 15, and will meet at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road at 8:30 a.m. and return at 4:00 p.m. Each participant should wear old clothes and bring a sack lunch, snacks and water. The basic trip ($40) includes transportation and paintball equipment with 200 paintballs. It is recommended that participants bring cash to purchase an additional paintballs on site for $15. Spring Hill participants have the option of meeting the group at 10:00 a.m. at Middle TN Paintball, 4215 Kedron Rd. Register on line (program #5227) at www.wcparksandrec.com or call (615) 302-0971, ext. 2214.
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 registration and additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. 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.

OCTOBER 19: PAINT BALL

PRE-REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED BECAUSE SPACE IS LIMITED!

* Teens MUST arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to trip departure times.

Tennessee Horse Expo
2015-10-18 09:00 - 18:00, 2015-10-17 09:00 - 20:00, 2015-10-16 10:00 - 20:00 | TN
Tennessee Horse Expo: October 16-18, 2015 in Franklin, TN
The Tennessee Horse Fair is an exciting new event that will combine to the highest degree, first rate education, entertainment and shopping. Whether you own horses or are a horse lover at heart, are a beginner or professional, there is truly something for everyone. It’s three days of fun the entire family can enjoy. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Williamson County 4-H – so come have a good time and support a great cause.
For tickets, schedule, kids events and more please visit Tennessee Horse Expo Franklin, TN.

I Cared for One
2015-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
What is “I Cared for One?”
“I Cared for One” October, 17, 2015 is the annual fall fundraising event for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes. It is a business casual event featuring dinner, auction, activities and entertainment.
Purpose of “I Cared for One” Fall Fundraising Event
The purpose of this event is multifaceted. First is to raise the awareness of the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes and its ministries to children. Second is to raise funds for the current IMPACT Campaign. The IMPACT Campaign seeks to raise 5.2 Million Dollars over a three year period. We have currently raised 2 million dollars, in gift and commitments, toward that goal. The items to be funded through the IMPACT Campaign are as follows;
DENISE AND GEORGE SHINN FOSTER CARE PROGRAM – $2,430,725 – Funding (three years) for dedicated staff to identify, screen, train, certify, and support families to receive children in the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services system for foster care. These dollars provide foster care staff for each of our three regions: (West [2], Middle [2], and East [3] Tennessee).CHILDREN’S EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE – $394,000 Tennessee school systems are moving to a BYOT (bring your own technology) position. To ensure that the children in residential care are equipped for success in school, funds are needed for a laptop computer for each TBCH child in school and to fund an IT staff position to oversee the residents’ technology needs.
RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE $1,500,000. TBCH is now at the point where there is a need for renovations and improvement of structures statewide. Funds for these needs will be distributed based on the most critical need.
LONG-TERM FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE – $835,500 To sustain current and new initiatives, TBCH must continue to be intentional, savvy, and creative in developing and cultivating funding sources to fully support its ongoing ministries.
For more information please visit I Cared For One.

Spooks & Coupes
2015-10-17 18:00 - 20:30 | TN
“Spooks and Coupes” is a brand new event created by our department to replace our retired “Haunted Trails of Horror”. This new event will have more attractions and features and is designed to be more interactive for the whole family and more suited for younger children than our previous Haunted Hayride. Families can come in costume and enjoy a Trunk-or-Treat on the trail, showcasing a mini car show of 30-40 top classical and modified cars from the mid-state region. Car owners will be handing out candy as kids “trick or treat” from car to car along the trail. We will also have a Food Truck Parade to provide dinner and snack options, an entertainment stage with various performers, an inflatable bounce house and slide, a craft tent to make Halloween goodies and a Haunted Forest where guests can meet their favorite Disney villains. This event will take place on the fields and walking trail behind the Franklin Recreation Center at 1120 Hillsboro Road in Franklin.

Barktoberfest
2015-10-17 12:00 - 17:00 | TN
Celebrating its 7th year, Barktoberfest™ is Nashville’s costumed fall festival for dogs and their people! Hosted by Nashville Paw magazine, this event won third place for “BEST FESTIVAL” in The Tennessean’s 2013 Toast of Music City Awards and draws an estimated 3,000 guests and their pooch pals from across Middle Tennessee.
This year, the festival moves to the sprawling grounds of The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, in a new partnership with the City of Franklin Parks. This new partnership will allow the festival room to grow as well as a much-needed perk that has been lacking at previous venues: on-site free parking!
As always, Barktoberfest will feature food trucks, a pet adoption fair featuring local rescue groups and shelters, and 40+ vendor booths to browse and shop. There will also be plenty of fun activities for dogs and the whole family (click the “schedule” tab above for more details).
We’re excited about this year’s musical lineup, which includes Nashville’s own Emily Earle and Eight O’ Five Jive returning to the stage, as well as national touring band Jack and The Bear. (More about these bands under the “schedule” tab above.)
Of course, the highlight of Barktoberfest is always our Howl-O-Ween Costume Contests, where humans and pooch pals alike compete for over $2,000 in fun and fabulous prizes! Costume contests are $10 per entry per contest, and include 3 contests this year: a Kids Costume Contest (ages 12 and under), a Dog Costume Contest and our Dog + Human Costume Combo Contest.
Don’t miss Middle Tennessee’s most fun and festive fall event! Leash up your pooch pal and bring the whole family in costume for an afternoon of fun and a chance at some great prizes!
FREE ADMISSION / FREE ON-SITE PARKING / EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE
HOWL-O-WEEN COSTUME CONTESTS ARE $10 PER ENTRY PER CONTEST
For more information please visit BARKTOBERFEST.

GRAND OL' CHILI COOKOFF
2015-10-17 11:00 - 18:00 | TN
The “Grand Ol’ Chili Cookoff”, formerly known as the Leiper’s Fork Chili Cookoff, is cooking up a hot festival!
You will find many delicious varieties of chili at the cookoff & The Grand Ol’ Chili stage will be jammin’ with the classic country sounds of The Austin Brothers (progressive country blues), Heavy Drunk, Bishop Gunn & Johnny Mac and the Heart Attacks!! A dance floor will be set up in front of the stage.
The 14th Annual GRAND OL’ CHILI COOKOFF in Leiper’s Fork, TN will take place on Saturday October 17, 2015. This hot festival will be held in the field on the corner of Floyd Rd & Old Hillsboro Rd! Parking is located on the opposite side of Old Hillsboro Rd. There will be parking attendants to help.
Old Hillsboro Rd.
Franklin, TN 37064 (Leiper’s Fork)
Admission: 9 and older $8
8 and younger FREE
For a list of activities and much more, please visit GRAND OL’ CHILI COOKOFF!

City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair
2015-10-17 09:00 - 17:00 | TN
The City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair has been named one of the top five events to attend in October Southern Living magazine and the #1 Flea Market/Antique Show by Romanic Country magazine. Thousands of shoppers from around the globe (literally) flock to Williamson County each year to attend the Fairs… and we hope you’ll be one of them! Non-stop live musical entertainment will be provided on both Friday and Saturday. For more information please visit City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair. The City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair is located 15 minutes from downtown Franklin at 3090 Old Hillsboro Road. (Hwy. 96) in Franklin (the Leiper’s Fork community), Tennessee.

REGULAR SHOW HOURS & ADMISSION

Friday, October 16, 2015
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Early Buying + Weekend Pass { $25.00 }
Weekend Pass { $15.00 }
12 p.m.-5 p.m. General Admission { $10.00 }
Saturday, October 17, 2015
9 a.m.- 5 p.m. General Admission { $10.00 }

Invasion of the Scarecrows
2015-10-17 08:00 - 13:00 | TN
Deep from the fields of our local farms comes the Invasion of the Scarecrows sponsored by Ford Lincoln of Franklin! On Saturday October 17, 2015, scarecrows as far as the eye can see will invade the Franklin Farmers Market to bring you the freshest local produce, locally-raised meats, artisan cheeses, pastured eggs, fresh baked breads, and so much more. Come witness this fun-for-the-family event and see the Invasion of the Scarecrows with your very own eyes! From big and tall to short and small, scarecrows of every size will invade the Franklin Farmers Market. And with the scarecrows comes a day of fun for everyone with a free pumpkin patch for the kids, face painting, the Perfect Pumpkin Painting booth!
Special Event Schedule
8am-1pm

Fall Chef Demo with Michael Martin of Whole Foods
FFM Children’s Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Painting at painting tent
White Rabbit costume booth
Photo Op with our Market Scarecrow

9am-noon

Face Painting with Molly

For more information please visit The Franklin Farmers Market.

Franklin Wine Festival
2015-10-16 19:00 - 22:00 | TN
Friday, October 16, 2015 – Franklin Wine Festival – 7-10 p.m.

For tickets and more information please visit Franklin Wine Festival.

A truly grand experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs alike! You will be afforded the opportunity to taste over 300 wines from around the world, paired with food from more than 30 of Middle Tennessee’s best restaurants. The eleventh annual Franklin Wine Festival—a celebration of wine and food— is slated for October 16 at The Factory at Franklin. The event is open to the public and features numerous wine and food tastings that are simply second to none.
All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, and the event is hosted by Cool Springs Wines & Spirits and presented by Nissan. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. By supporting the Franklin Wine Festival events, you are helping vulnerable children throughout Middle Tennessee beat the odds – and that is certainly something to celebrate. Cheers!
Saturday, October 17, 2015 – All the wines featured at the Franklin Wine Festival are available at Cool Springs Wines & Spirits for 10% off – that includes allotted, hard-to-find, and collectible wines!

One-Day Wine Sale!
8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Cool Springs Wine & Spirits
1935 Mallory Lane, Franklin, TN

City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair
2015-10-16 09:00 - 17:00 | TN
The City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair has been named one of the top five events to attend in October Southern Living magazine and the #1 Flea Market/Antique Show by Romanic Country magazine. Thousands of shoppers from around the globe (literally) flock to Williamson County each year to attend the Fairs… and we hope you’ll be one of them! Non-stop live musical entertainment will be provided on both Friday and Saturday. For more information please visit City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair.

REGULAR SHOW HOURS & ADMISSION

Friday, October 16, 2015
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Early Buying + Weekend Pass { $25.00 }
Weekend Pass { $15.00 }
12 p.m.-5 p.m. General Admission { $10.00 }

Saturday, October 17, 2015
9 a.m.- 5 p.m. General Admission { $10.00 }

The City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair is located 15 minutes from downtown Franklin at 3090 Old Hillsboro Road. (Hwy. 96) in Franklin (the Leiper’s Fork community), Tennessee.
