Upcoming Community Events
JULY
Choose from a variety of camps by visiting www.wcparksandrec.com.
July – Sept. 2 Williamson County Parks & Recreation pools open. Mon., Wed., Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tue. & Thurs. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. Contact: Franklin Rec. Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. 615-790-5719, ext. 26; Fairview Rec. Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. 615-799-9331; Longview Rec. Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr. 615-302-0971, ext. 22.July 13-19 Senior Olympics State Finals. Various sports venues throughout Williamson County. Contact: www.tnseniorolympics.com.
July 14 Williamson County Community Band, free concert series at Aspen Grove Park, 3200 Aspen Grove Dr., Franklin. Family friendly event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a talented group of Williamson County musicians. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. Contact: www.wcparksandrec.com or 615-790-5719.
July 14 6th Annual Franklin Tomorrow Shrimp Boil at Eastern Flank Battle Park, 1343 Carnton Ln., Franklin. $50/adult (includes 2 drink tickets, beer & wine only) $35/child. Contact 615-794-0998.
July 27 & 28 Bluegrass Along the Harpeth and Fiddlers Jamboree, Downtown Franklin Public Square. Bluegrass and clogging competition. Hours 7–10 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday. FREE. Contact: Tommy Jackson at 615-790-8616.
July 29 Sunset Concert Series at Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin. Performance by South Street Players, six piece cover band playing 1970’s songs. Advance tickets $10/adults; $5/children (6-12) available at BancorpSouth locations, Carnton, and Carter House. Tickets at the gate $12/adults; $5/children. Gates open 4:30 p.m. Concert is 6–8 p.m. Food/drink available for purchase, or bring a picnic. Contact:leigh@battleoffranklintrust.org or 615-794-0903.
AUGUST
August 3-11 Williamson County Fair, Williamson County Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin. Contact: www.williamsoncountyfair.org or 615-794-4386.
August 13 -14 BrightStone Bowlability, Franklin Family Entertainment Center, 1200 Lakeview Dr., Franklin. Two sessions nightly: 5:30-7:00 p.m. or 7:30-9:00 p.m. Proceeds help support job training, productive work habits, daily life skills and more for BrightStone adults, who live with development disabilities. Contact: 615-790-4888 or info@brightstone.org.
August 17-18 Tuckers House: Playhouse Tour of Homes fundraiser. Playhouses will be on display at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Bldg. 11. Patron event on Aug. 17 @ 6:30-9 p.m. Enjoy food, wine and beverages. All proceeds to families that have children with disabilities requiring home retrofit. Contact:www.tuckershouse.org or 615-788-0166.
August 25 4th Annual Living Green Expo, Williamson County Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Ln., Franklin. Hours 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free Admission. Contact: 615-788-0166.
August 26 Sunset Concert Series at Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin. Performance by Greez Monkeez, playing 1980’s. Advance tickets $10/adults; $5/children (6-12) available at BancorpSouth, 914 Murfreesboro Rd., Carnton, and Carter House. Tickets at the gate $12/adults; $5/children. Gates open 4:30 p.m. Concert is 6–8 p.m. Food/drink available for purchase, or bring a picnic. Contact:leigh@battleoffranklintrust.org or 615-794-0903.
SEPTEMBER
September 1 & 2 23rd Annual Franklin Jazz Festival, Franklin Public Square, Historic Downtown Franklin. Contact: www.franklinjazzfestival.com.
September 22 The 39th Heritage Ball sponsored FirstBank to be held at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park at Historic Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin. $300/person. Contact:tbarnhill@historicfranklin.com or 615-591-8500, ext. 20.
