APRIL
Every Saturday in April. The Franklin Farmers Market is located behind The Factory at the corner of Franklin Road and Liberty Pike and is open from 9 a.m. – noon. Contact: 615-916-1274.
Every Tuesday in April. Spring Wildflower Hikes 1-3 p.m. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd., Brentwood. $7/person in advance; $10/at gate. Adults only can enjoy a hike lead by tree and specialists. Bring cameras and binoculars. Contact: 615-370-4672 or www.owlshill.org.
April 1-30 Ongoing Adult/Teen Art Classes at Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Dr., Spring Hill. Classes include garden art, leather work, cake decorating, etc. Contact: 615-302-0971, ext. 19.
April 27 Cow Ploppin Grace Healthcare of Franklin, 1287 West Main St., Franklin. Raising money for American Heart Association Fundraiser. 12-4 p.m.; $5 includes hamburger/hotdog plate and drink. Contact: 615-794-8417.
April 28 Fairview Spring Clean Sweep 8-11 a.m. Volunteers needed to help remove litter on Fairview Blvd. Register in the Bank of American parking lot. Refreshments and clean-up materials provided. Contact: 615-799-9290.
April 28 Smokey Joe’s Café, Musical Revue College Grove Artsitorium, 8601 Horton Hwy., College Grove to benefit FiftyForward College Grove. 7 p.m. Cost: $15/adults, $12/adults 50+ and students. Contact: 615-368-7093.
April 28-29 The 29th Annual Main Street Festival, Historic Downtown Franklin. More than 200 arts/crafts vendors, 20 food vendors, and three stages. Free. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; Fourth Ave. Street Dance continuing 7-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon–6 p.m. Contact: Info@historicfranklin.com or 615-591-8500.
April 30 Public Affairs Roundtable, 7:15 a.m., Williamson County Administrative Complex, County Commission Auditorium. 1320 West Main St., Franklin. Contact: info@wcfchamber.com or 615-794-1225.
MAY
Every Saturday in May The Franklin Farmers Market is located behind the Factory at Franklin Rd. and Liberty Pike and is open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Contact: 615-916-1274.
May 1-31 Tennessee Renaissance Festival, 2124 New Castle Rd., off Hwy 96, Arrington/Triune, between Franklin and Murfreesboro. Weekends and Memorial Day. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., rain or shine. Free parking. Contact: www.tnrenfest.com or 615-395-9950.
May 3 Boys and Girls Clubs 23rd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner Franklin Marriott at Cool Springs, 700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin. 6-9 p.m. $125 ticket buys an adult a steak dinner and a Club member a burger dinner. Benefits Franklin and Fairview Boys & Girls Clubs. Contact: Denise Carothers at 615-794-4800 or dcarothers@bgcmet.org.
May 4 American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Relay held on the campus of Freedom Intermediate School, 750 New Hwy. 96 West, Franklin. 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Contact: www.relayforlife.org/williamson.
May 4 Franklin Art Scene – Downtown Franklin’s Art Crawl. Visitors can tour the art galleries of Franklin. 6-9 p.m. Free. Wine and refreshments available along the way. Trolleys provide transportation to the locations and you can ride for only $5. Contact: www.franklinartscene.com or 615-815-6015.
May 5 Juleps & Jockeys sponsored by Battle of Franklin Trust, Carter House and Carnton Plantation and presented by The Factory at Franklin. Taste new twists on the mint julep, enjoy traditional Derby fare and watch the Run for the Roses. 1345 Carnton Ln., Franklin. $65/person or $120/couple. Contact: www.battleoffranklintrust.org.
May 5 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Williamson County Administrative Complex, 1320 West Main St., Franklin. Contact 615-786-0166.
May 10 Williamson County Senior Health Fair. Thursday May 10th Jamison Hall, The Factory in Franklin 10am until 2:00 PM. There is no charge for this event to seniors and lunch will be provided.
May 12 Rodeo Parade, through downtown Franklin, 12 noon. Contact: www.franklinrodeo.com or 615-763-3611.
May 17-19 63rd Annual Franklin Rodeo. Doors open each night at 5:30 p.m.; first performance at 7:00 p.m., Williamson County Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Ln., Franklin, produced by the Franklin Noon Rotary Club. Contact: www.franklinrodeo.com or 615-763-3611.
May 27 “Josh Byers Memorial Day 5K”. D1 Nashville 7115 South Springs Drive Franklin. For more information www.joshbyers5k.raceonline.com or 615-327-7999
JUNE
Every Saturday in June The Franklin Farmers Market is located behind the Factory at the corner of Franklin Rd. and Liberty Pike and is open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Contact: 615-916-1274.
June 1 – August 1 Summer Arts Camps at the Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Dr., Spring Hill. Camps offered to children ages 3 and older. Contact: Linda Gladson, 615-804-6997 or lgladson@abrakadoodle.com.
June 2-3 Annual Town & Country Tour of Homes, Main Street, Franklin. Select fine homes will be open to the public for a rare glimpse including 8 historic homes. Heritage Foundation of Franklin will host the tour Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. $25 in advance; $30 day of tour. Contact: 615-591-8500, ext. 18.
June 8 Touch a Truck Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd., Franklin, 4:30-7:00 p.m. Play and explore the many street trucks and tractors. Stay for the first Movie in the Park at 8 p.m. Contact: www.franklintn.gov or call 615-550-6947.
June 16 Inaugural Friends of Franklin Parks, LLC, “Raise the Roofs” fundraiser at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Rd., Franklin. $75/adult. Contact 615-794-0998.
June 23 Annual Conference “Leader U” Professional Educators of Tennessee hosting a professional development opportunities for educators. Embassy Suites, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin. Breakfast/registration 8 a.m. Members $30/non-member $50. Contact: bethany.bowman@proedtn.org or 615-778-0803.
June 24 Carnton Summer Concert Series, Carnton Plantation, 1205 Columbia Ave., Franklin serves as a unique venue for friends and families. Relax on the lawn and listen to the area’s most talented musicians. Open 4 p.m.; music 6-8 p.m. Pack picnic dinners or enjoy on-site food and beverage. Contact: info@battleoffranklintrust.org or 615-786-1864.
JULY
July 13-19 Senior Olympics State Finals. Various sports venues throughout Williamson County. Contact: www.tnseniorolympics.com.
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.