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Ninth Annual Chili Cook-Off in Downtown Franklin

October 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Chili Cook Off in Downtown Franklin

Chili Cook Off in Downtown Franklin

The Ninth Annual Chili Cook-Off in Downtown Franklin is Saturday Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (or until the chili lasts)!

Ten teams are competing for the title of best chili, both in the People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice categories.

Tennessee Commerce Bank and Bob Parks Realty are the presenting sponsors, with gold status support by Taylor Made Smiles and Five Points Roofing Company.

Cooking up a storm will be The Daily Dish, Boxwood Bistro, The Pink Gala, Merridee’s Breadbasket, Bob Parks Realty, St. Philip Catholic Church, Lorraine’s Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, Franklin Firefighters Association L3758 and the Franklin City Club.

Tickets are just $5 per person to sample all 10 chilies.

Hot dogs, chips and drinks are also available at the Chili Cook-off tent. Everyone tasting the chilies receive a 2 ounce serving of each chili and then vote for their favorite.  At the same time a panel of judges also taste tests the recipes and decide on their favorite. Awards will also be given for Best Booth Design and Team Spirit.

The great news is the BBQ competition won’t really gear up until after the Chili Cook-off is complete, so you can enjoy both!

Other great sponsors are Buerger, Moseley & Carson PLC, LeAnne Constantine, RE/MAX Elite, Brand Mortgage, The Cellar, Crutcher & Associates, Brentwood Pediatrics, County Mayor Rogers Anderson, State Rep. Charles Sargent, The TMA Group, Grassland Car Care, Nashville Pizza Co., Alday Communications, Sperry’s of Cool Springs, Signs by Tomorrow, and The Williamson Herald.

Volunteers are needed to work two-hour shifts and you get to eat free at this great event near Cool Springs in Downtown Franklin.

To volunteer for a shift contact Franklin Tomorrow Executive Director Mindy Tate  at mindy@franklintomorrow.org or call 794-0998.

 

Winners from 2010 Chili Cook-Off:

#1- Against the Grain 180 Program
#2- Boxwood Bistro
#3- Franklin Men’s Club

Best Chili

#1- Merridee’s Breadbasket
#2- First Community Mortgage, Inc.
#3- Against the Grain 180 Program

Best Booth Design

#1- Franklin Canoe and Kayak Company
#2- VIP Williamson County Magazine
#3- Boxwood Bistro

Team Spirit

#1- Franklin Canoe and Kayak Company
#2- 31 South Grille
#3- Franklin Firefighters Association L3758

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Volunteers Needed for Franklin Civil War Days

October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Civil War Days in Franklin, TN

Civil War Days in Franklin, TN

The Heritage Foundation is again heading up the covered dish dinner for 400 Civil War re-enactors. We need help making casseroles in advance and serving at the event:

Saturday, October 15, 2011
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Factory at Franklin – The Factory Marketplace (Farmer’s Market site)
230 Franklin Road
Franklin, TN 37064

The Civil War re-enactors are both local citizens and others that travel a great distance to participate in Franklin’s Civil War days which will be at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm on October 14-15. We want to make all the re-enactors feel very welcome and appreciated, and that is where our wonderful Heritage Foundation members come in.

If you are interested in volunteering, please do the following:
1. Determine if you would like to volunteer. Read below for descriptions and times.
2. Select the volunteer area(s), day(s) and shift(s) that you would like to work.
3. Please email kwilliams@historicfranklin.com with the following information: Your name, Volunteer Area, Shift Time, phone number (cell phone if possible).
4. Please respond by Friday, October 7, 2011 at High Noon.
A Volunteer Schedule will be emailed to all volunteers.

1. FOOD DONATIONS: 40 volunteers needed to bake your favorite meat casserole recipe.
Instructions: If you reply yes to this, you will come by the Heritage Foundation office, pick up a foil casserole pan/lid, and fill with one of your favorite meat casserole recipes. We have simple recipes here at the office that you can use if you like. The food should be cooked and brought warm to The Factory of Franklin Marketplace in the rear of the Factory between 4:00 and 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 15th. If you can prepare the dish but not deliver it, call Bob Rudman at 476-9102 or Missy Rudman at 591-5891.

2. ON-SITE DINNER VOLUNTEERS
A. Set-up Team – 2:00-3:30 p.m. – 5 volunteers needed.
Set up tables, put table cloths and centerpieces on the tables, place chairs and set up buffet, do luminaries, etc.
B. Dinner Team – 4:00-7:00 p.m. – 15 volunteers needed
Help set up food and drinks and serve. Also keep area clean and organized.
C. Greeters – 4:30-6:30 p.m. – 6 volunteers needed
Greet and direct guests.

The Heritage Foundation and Downtown Franklin Association depend on our great volunteers to welcome the Civil War re-enactors. We appreciate your time and consideration!

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Michael Kaeshammer Saturday at Franklin Theatre

October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Michael Kaeshammer

Michael Kaeshammer

 

Check out this great chance to see an up-and-coming artist Michael Kaeshammer at the Franklin Theatre this Saturday! Enjoy music and martinis in Historic Downtown Franklin before the event.

The evening features Michael Kaeshammer and a Classic Martini Tasting at the Franklin Theatre in Downtown Franklin!

Franklin Theatre
Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 7:00 PM
Tasting from 7-8 p.m., music to follow. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. *Cocktail attire optional

Classic Martini Tasting:
Lipman is proud to present this classy night of Music and Martinis at the Franklin Theatre. The martini tasting will feature all of your favorite classics with a Lipman twist. Three stations throughout the theater will offer two different martinis for your tasting. At each station, a Lipman specialist will be present to walk you through how to recreate these delicious cocktails at home.

The Franklin Theatre
419 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 538-2075

See available dates and showtimes at www.franklintheatre.com.

The Evenings Entertainment:

“The hottest Canadian export is its jazz musicians. First there was Diana Krall, then Michael Bublé, and now Michael Kaeshammer.” – NOW Magazine

“A night with Michael isn’t the kind of show where you just sit, watch, and applaud politely every now and then. It’s a wild ride with no fixed destination except where he feels he and the crowd want to go.” -YAMAHA

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Premier of Footloose Movie in Downtown Franklin

October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Footloose

Footloose

Just outside Cool Springs, the red carpet will roll out on Downtown Franklin’s Main Street this Thursday, Oct. 6, for a 7:30 p.m. premier of the remake of the movie Footloose. Main Street in Downtown Franklin will close to vehicle traffic around 1 p.m. that day but remain open to pedestrian traffic throughout the event. Most of the red carpet activity will be happening between 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. While the premier at the Franklin Theatre is a closed event, the public is invited to come out and enjoy the red carpet and all the businesses and restaurants open on Main Street in Downtown Franklin.

The 2011 version Footloose is coming out with a new soundtrack feature 12 country artists, including Blake Shelton and Big & Rich, which is the reason for the Nashville premier. It stars Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid and Andie McDowell.

Although the movie showing of Footloose is not open to the public, there are some fantastic movies showing at the Franklin Theatre in October, including Midnight in Paris and The Help.

The Franklin Theatre
419 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 538-2075

See available dates and showtimes at www.franklintheatre.com.

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Williamson County Animal Control & Gallery 202

June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Looking for a best friend for life in Cool Springs? Gallery 202 and Williamson County Animal Control will be teaming up Saturday, June 25 to “unleash the love” at the historic Downtown Franklin TN art gallery, located at 202 2nd Ave.

This special pet adoption day for dogs and cats will run 10am – 5pm on June 25.  Included are vendors, live music, fantastic door prizes, and gourmet dog and cat treats, with a large number of available pets on hand.  All these dogs and cats looking for a home and hoping for a shot at becoming your true friend and companion.

Debby Leddy

Debby Leddy

“Kelly had the vision to showcase our wonderful adoptable animals in the best and brightest light, and the Cool Springs Galleria Dillard’s has donated makeup for face painting animal faces on children,” said Debby Leddy, assistant shelter director. “We’ll have dogs and cats available for adoption that day, and the event will be held in the back courtyard of the gallery, which is a nice area with shade.”

Located in historic Clouston Hall built in 1821, Gallery 202 is owned by Franklin TN resident Kelly Harwood, who will be on hand grilling hamburgers and hot dogs as well as answering your questions about the Gallery 202′s offerings and their extraordinarily talented artists, many of whom are local in addition to around the world.

Debby Leddy said the day will also provide members of the public an opportunity donate to the shelter, and that nationally known pet photographer Peter Nash will offer special photo opportunities for each donation of $100 or more. All donations are tax deductible.

June is Adopt-a-Cat Month at WCAC, with cat adoption fees reduced to $25 (regular $45). Price includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, feluk testing, microchip insertion and flea/tick products. Dog adoption fee is $65, and it does include vaccination plus spay or neuter service.

Just outside Cool Springs, Gallery 202 is located in Clouston Hall close to Downtown Franklin.  Clouston Hall was built approximately in 1821 by the Clouston family, who used it as a “town home” to entertain guests, including at least three U.S. presidents James K. Polk, Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson.

Adopt a dog or cat event

Adopt a dog or cat event

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Franklin Theatre Grand Opening Street Party

June 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Downtown Franklin Theatre

Downtown Franklin Theatre

Just outside Cool Springs, the Franklin Theatre returns to Main Street in Downtown Franklin on June 3, 201 at 6:00pm.

Join us for a very special part of the Franklin Theatre’s Grand Opening!

The Speakeasy will open for a limited number of patrons at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 3.  Step inside the Speakeasy and step back in time with live jazz, cocktails and card games.  Period costume is encouraged, but not required for attending the Speakeasy opening.

The Grand Opening Street Party in Downtown Franklin on Main Street will feature:

- A Free Live Swing Band and Swing Dancing
- Free Outdoor Screenings of “The Wizard of Oz,” “King Kong,” and “Swing Time”
- The Downtown Franklin stores will adopt movie themes and have extended hours.

Come dressed as your favorite movie character and celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime night!

The campaign to “Save the Franklin Theatre” is ongoing.  During the Grand Opening festivities on Friday June 3 in Downtown Franklin, the Heritage Foundation will host a Red Carpet Fundraiser to sustain operations for the future. A limited number of $1000 tickets have already sold out.

The opening night movie (SOLD OUT) for Friday is Gone with the Wind at 9:30pm.  The beloved 1939 film starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh will make its debut on the Franklin Theatre’s opening weekend in Downtown Franklin.

Franklin Theatre
419 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 538-2075

 

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Main Street Festival Volunteers Needed

April 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Downtown Franklin TN

The Main Street Festival in downtown Franklin TN is April 30 & May 1!  This event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Franklin’s Heritage Foundation.

Are you interested in volunteering for a 2 to 3 hour shift?  The shifts are filled on a first come-first served.  This is a great opportunity to help with a fantastic community event.

Downtown Franklin’s Main Street Festival is in its 28th year and brings thousands of people to our beautiful historic downtown Franklin area. There are craft vendors, stages of entertainment, food vendors, activities for children and more!

If you are interested in volunteering, please do the following:

1. Determine if you would like to volunteer for the Main Street Festival. Read below for descriptions and times.
2. Select the volunteer area(s), day(s) and shift(s) that you would like to work.
3. Please email me with the following information: Your name, Volunteer Area, Shift Time, phone number (cell phone if possible).
4. Please respond by Thursday, April 20, 2011 at High Noon.

A Volunteer Schedule will be emailed to all volunteers.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011

Chair & Table Set Up
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Need 6 Volunteers to set up tables & chairs at the stages on 4th Ave. North & City Hall, & Beer Tent)

Heritage Foundation/DFA-Information, Souvenir, Beverage Sales Tent on Public Square:
5:30 a.m. – Staff, Check In (usually our faithful Eunetta Kready and Jackie Canaday!)
7 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Heritage Foundation Staff & Board to Set Up, Need 2 Volunteers)
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Need 4 Volunteers for Set Up & Work the Booth)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Need 4 Volunteers)
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Need 4 Volunteers)
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Need 4 Volunteers)
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Need 4 Volunteers-includes putting items under tables)

Beer Tent-Serve, take tickets, and maintain clean area
9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon (Need 6 Volunteers)
12 Noon to 2:30 p.m. (Need 6 Volunteers)
2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Need 6 Volunteers)
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Need 8 Volunteers)
7:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. (Need 8 Volunteers)

SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011

Heritage Foundation/DFA-Information, Souvenir, Beverage Sales Tent on Public Square:
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Need 4 Volunteers for Set Up and Work)
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Need 4 Volunteers)
3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Need 4 Volunteers and includes Take Down)

Beer Tent-Serve, take tickets, and maintain clean area
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Need 4 Volunteers)
1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Need 4 Volunteers)
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Need 6 Volunteers)

Contact Kristy Williams at the Heritage Foundation at 615-591-8500 or kwilliams@historicfranklin.com.

The Heritage Foundation and Downtown Franklin Association depend on our great volunteers to produce street festivals. We appreciate your time and consideration!

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DT Franklin Ghosts & Gore Grog Walk

February 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Franklin, TN

Just outside Cool Springs TN, Franklin on Foot is presenting a “Ghosts and Gore Grog Walk” in Downtown Franklin.

The walking tour event will take place on Saturday, February 5 at 8:00 p.m.

The four stops included in this walking tour of historic Downtown Franklin:

1. Meet at Battleground Brewery to begin your tour of ghosts at Franklin’s old, old jail.
2. From there, you’ll head to JJ’s Wine Bar, the home of the notorious John Truett.
3. Proceed to Gallery 202, once home of Ninny Cliffe and Bunn Gray (but not at the same time).
4. You’ll end your tour at Kimbro’s Picking Parlor about 10 p.m..

Along the way, you’ll be regaled with some of Franklin’s favorite tales from its distant (and not-so-distant) past.

The inaugural Ghosts and Gore Grog Walk in Downtown Franklin is for Heritage Foundation members and their guests, and half the proceeds will benefit the Heritage Foundation.  Cost is $20 per person, and does not include the cost of drinks, which you purchase yourself.  Space is limited, so call Margie Thessin now to make your reservation soon at 615-400-3808.

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