Heritage Foundation of Williamson County to Host Preservation Town Hall in College Grove
As part of Heritage Foundation’s Preserve Williamson campaign, the free to attend event will feature discussion on active preservation projects within the College Grove community
FRANKLIN, TN – As part of the Preserve Williamson campaign, the next community gathering to discuss preservation within Williamson County will take place on Thursday, August 28, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in College Grove. This event will cover ongoing preservation efforts and projects within the community. The event is free, and will take place at the College Grove Artsitorium, located at 8601 Horton Hwy.
“We are thrilled to be hosting another community Town Hall gathering,” said Bari Beasley, President & CEO of the Heritage Foundation. “Our previous events in Nolensville and Spring Hill were well received and attended, and we look forward to discussing the importance of preservation with the College Grove community and continuing preservation momentum throughout Williamson County.”
The event is part of Preserve Williamson, which is the Heritage Foundation’s community-centered campaign to safeguard Williamson County’s quality of life by protecting greenspace, the built environment, and championing smart growth.
It will be a public forum free to attend for the community and a place to learn more about advocacy for preservation. During the event, attendees can expect to hear updates on important projects and initiatives and be able to take part in a detailed Q&A.
The event will take place on Thursday, August 28, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the College Grove Artsitorium, 8601 Horton Hwy, College Grove, TN 37046.
ABOUT THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, PumpkinFest and Dickens of a Christmas bring an estimated 300,000+ locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year, creating a more than $10 million economic impact annually. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, Downtown Franklin Association, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, and its newest historic adaptive reuse project, The History & Culture Center of Williamson County. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
