YOUR CONTRIBUTORS

EMILY EVANS

READ BETWEEN THE LINES

Emily lives in Franklin with her husband and their three children. She teaches at The Little School and, in addition to reading, she loves walking, working out, monogramming, baking and spending time with her family. Follow Emily at @letsreadtherainbow on Instagram as she reads and recommends books.

DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN ASSOCIATION

Heidi Hood is the Managing Director of the Downtown Franklin Association (DFA), which is dedicated to the historic preservation, revitalization and community vibrancy of historic downtown Franklin. Learn more at downtownfranklintn.com.

KATIE SHANDS

DAYS GONE BY

Katie Shands, local author of novel Finding Franklin, has found her home here in our community. See her interesting and history filled blog posts all about Franklin and Williamson County on social media daily. Follow her on social media @katieshandsauthor.

LINEAGE BANK

WE’RE IN THE MONEY

Lineage Bank is a multi-branch community bank based in Williamson County. Father and son veteran bankers Richard and Kevin Herrington opened the first Lineage Bank branch in Franklin on May 12, 2020.

LINDSAY LANDIS

LOVE & OLIVE OIL

Lindsay Landis is a graphic designer by day and a food blogger and cookie dough addict by night. Her food blog, Love & Olive Oil (loveandoliveoil.com ), chronicles her culinary adventures in and around the kitchen.

TENNESSEE TITANS PUBLIC ANNOUNCER

Matt Rogers lives in Williamson County with his family and serves as the Public Address announcer for the Tennessee Titans. He has been a devoted fan of the franchise since childhood and currently hosts his own podcast, Level Up with Matt Rogers. Follow Matt at @mattrodgersusa on Instagram.

YOUR EDUCATION

Shannon Dishman is the Head of the Middle School for Battle Ground Academy. BGA is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school for grades K-12 in Franklin. Learn more at battlegroundacademy.org.

WCAR

YOUR REAL ESTATE

The Williamson County Association of REALTORS® is a trade association that represents the interests of real estate professionals and those who own or desire to own real property. To learn more, visit wcartn.org.

YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS

Williamson Health has been a healthcare pillar in our community for over sixty years. With an impressive tradition and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare service to thousands of patients, they are YOUR community hospital. For more information, visit williamsonhealth.org.

AUG 4-12

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR

Williamson County AgExpo Park williamsoncountyfair.org

The 2023 Fair is set to return to the Williamson County AgExpo Park Friday, August 4th through Saturday, August 12th, with returning fair-favorite shows and new events and competitions. With a variety of events to enter, fairgoers are sure to be “Livin’ for the Ribbon” this year!

AUG 14

GOLF FORE GRACEWORKS CHALLENGE

Westhaven Golf Club graceworkstn.org

Golf Fore GraceWorks is now in its fifteenth year and raised over $180,000 last year! GraceWorks is adding a pay-to-play option to its annual Golf Fore GraceWorks Challenge in its fifteenth year of the event. The challenge will offer a morning and an afternoon round on August 14th at Westhaven Golf Club, normally not open to the public.

AUG 14-15

BRIGHTSTONE BOWLABILITY

Franklin Family Entertainment Center bowlability.com

BrightStone’s Bowlability event will feature two days of bowling fun over four time slots! The annual, family-friendly event has raised

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AUG 19

RAISE THE ROOFS

The Park at Harlinsdale Farm friendsoffranklinparks.org

A twilight polo event at the Tractor Supply Co. Arena at Harlinsdale will kick off the Raise the Roofs celebration on Friday, August 18th, and the main event will be held on Saturday, August 19th under the big tent on the lawn of the Hayes House. Patrons can expect plenty of great food, drink and cheer, live music and an after-party!

AUG 22

STEAK & BURGER DINNER

Factory at Franklin bgcmt.org

The Steak & Burger Dinner is Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee’s oldest and most time-honored tradition. This fundraiser is designed to honor Club members and engage supporters of their organization with the young people who benefit from their generosity and incorporates an evening of good food, great entertainment and interaction with Boys & Girls Clubs youth at each table.

AUG 25

A VINTAGE AFFAIR

RHINESTONE GALA

Factory at Franklin avintageaffair.org

Grab your Stetson, dust off your boots and put on your best western glam to hit the town for A Vintage Affair’s 23rd Annual Rhinestone Cowboy Gala Main Event!

Festivities include fabulous food from local restaurants, select wines, whiskey and bourbon tastings, a silent and live auction as well as a wine auction. Guests will also enjoy live music by 2Country4Nashville, taking photos with the exclusive wine donkey, and meeting special guest Manuel Cuevas!

AUG 31

Franklin Marriott Cool Springs williamsonchamber.com

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