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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2018 PUBLISHER

Jon Golczynski | Jon.Golczynski@LifestylePubs.com Christian Houston | Christian.Houston@LifestylePubs.com ACCOUNT MANAGER

Athena West | Athena.West@LifestylePubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

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Here's to Strong Women

EDITOR

Nicolette Martin | Nicolette.Martin@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

HAPPY MAY, FRANKLIN. April showers bring May flowers and the flowers we are featuring this month are amazing. In this month’s issue of Franklin Lifestyle, we celebrate the ladies. Our team is excited to spotlight movers and shakers from around our town in this month’s feature.

The team has put a lot of work into this issue, and we feel that you’ll really enjoy a focus on the female. Sure, we’ll give the guy’s their due next month. But for now, the ladies have the floor with a weekend gals’ getaway, a neat Sara Evans piece and more.

May is an exciting month of possibilities. The weather is warmer, the grass green, the trees fuller and spring is in full bloom. We invite you to take a moment and enjoy this month’s issue while taking in the energy of the season.

Of course, a very happy Mother’s Day to the mothers of Franklin. You make this a great place to live.

We look forward to seeing you all around town!

Jon.Golczynski, Publisher

Shifay Cheung, Maria Dinoia, Ashley Hutcheson, Nicolette Martin CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2018

FEATURES 22 Savannah Smiles History, Shopping, Dining Make for a Great Girls Getaway

28 Local Female Movers & Shakers Strong, Engaging Women Making a Difference in Our Community

36 Sara Evans Doing Things Her Way

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50 Luxurious Mother’s Day Gift Ideas King Jewelers Give Us the Top Gifts We’d All Give Our Mamas if We Could

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DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

18 DIY 22 Road Trip 36 Local Limelight 40 Giving Back 45 Realty Report 46 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

Taste of Williamson Taste of Williamson is an annual restaurant sampling event featuring favorite local eateries where ticket holders meet chefs, sip a beverage, taste restaurant offerings and enjoy musical entertainment. Proceeds benefit United Way and support programs that are creating opportunities for a better life for all in Williamson County. PHOTOGRAPHY BY UNITED WAY STAFF.

Tennessee Environmental Council’s 250K Tree Day Tennessee Environmental Council’s 250K Tree Day was executed by the city of Franklin and 40 volunteers who helped to plant 500 trees along the Harpeth River at the Farm at Harlinsdale Park in Franklin. Across the state, 250,000 native tree seedlings were planted by volunteers. PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY CITY OF FRANKLIN 10

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Together, they have conquered the world of Broadway by co-starring in both "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Hair," where the initially met. The two later became engaged live on stage during Season 11 of "American Idol."

"Grease" will serve as DeGarmo’s return to Studio Tenn after first starring as Dorothy in 2014-15 season’s "The Wizard of Oz." She has also appeared as a featured artist in Studio Tenn’s annual fundraising gala, "One Night Only."

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55 SOUTH EXPANDS TO SPRING HILL One of downtown Franklin's favorite restaurants, 55 South, is heading to Spring Hill. chef-owner Jason McConnell has opened a third location on Wall Street to serve his signature Southern dishes.

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In the new Spring Hill location, 55 South will share a patio with Martin's BBQ Joint and the Thirsty Goat, also a McConnell creation.

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ICON ENTERTAINMENT GROUP TO OPEN SPEAKEASY IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE House of Cards, an illusion-themed elevated dining experience, opened April 9 at 119 Third Ave. S. in Nashville. It offers diners an authentic 1930s-style speakeasy among a crafted environment of magic artifacts and antiques.

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AROUND TOWN (CON TI N UED) This 9,500-square-feet build-out beneath the

Come home to Franklin’s premier senior living community.

Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline Museums will feature magicians steeped in the art of deception with each reservation including a ticket to the nightly magic shows in the 50-seat showroom.

MISS DAISY'S KITCHEN FINDS A NEW HOME The closing of Grassland's Foodland left Miss Daisy without a place to sell her delicious homemade goodies. So, if you've been missing her for a few weeks, the good news is that her kitchen has found its new location in the center at Hillsboro Road and Mack Hatcher. Her new retail establishment will continue to sell her signature deli meats and cheeses, cookies and muffins, coffee, and prepared foods.

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DIY

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DIY Duotone Statement Earrings SHAKE UP YOUR JEWELRY BOX WITH THESE HANDMADE GEOMETRIC EARRINGS— PERFECT FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT FOR YOUR BEST LADIES ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLETTE MARTIN

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SUPPLIES + 2 half-circle stamping blanks + 2 large gold bars + 2 medium gold bars + 2 ear wires + Jump rings, assorted sizes + Embroidery thread + Metal punch + Bent nose forceps + Needle nose pliers

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DIRECTIONS 1. Make sure to have all of your materials

you’ll be creating holes with the metal punch

gathered before starting the project for

to connect each item with jump rings.

easy assembly.

4. Once you have your spots marked, care2. Take your half-circle stamping blanks, large

fully and precisely punch holes in your in-

gold bars and medium gold bars and arrange

dividual pieces. Once all of your holes are

them in the order you want your earrings to

punched, connect each piece with the de-

flow. You can see how we arranged ours, but

sired size of jump ring.

consider switching up the placement of each item for varying earring styles.

5. For an added touch, punch extra holes in the bottom piece and finish off with

3. Mark where each of the holes line up on

knotted embroidery thread for a bohemian

the individual pieces. These spots are where

tassel effect.

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PIECE BY PIECE Use both your bent nose forceps and needle nose pliers to secure each end of the jump ring. Gently twist the jump ring to open the gap, and place the jump ring through the holes in the pieces you are connecting. When securely through both pieces, gently twist the jump ring in the opposite direction to close the gap and secure the pieces.

ROAD TRIP

SAVANNAH SMILES + SAVANNAH +

HISTORY, SHOPPING, DINING MAKE FOR A GREAT GIRLS GETAWAY

ARTICLE SHIFAY CHEUNG

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+ DO YOUR TO-DO LIST IS NEVER FINISHED. You’re juggling many roles. You wake up with an anxious feeling that you’ve forgotten something. When was the last time you had some you time? Just you, the woman—not the daughter, wife or partner, mom, CEO

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of household, employee at work or homemaker?

It’s time for a break from responsibilities, to recharge and have

Haunted Gothic mansions, like the Mercer Williams House, popular-

fun. Time for a girlfriends’ trip! And it doesn’t have to cost an arm

ized by author John Berendt in Midnight in the Garden of Good and

and a leg. Savannah, Georgia, is less than an eight-hour drive

Evil and actor Kevin Spacey in the movie of the same name, are prev-

from Franklin, a doable weekend destination. Temperature-

alent in Savannah.

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wise, May is the perfect month to experience this charming and beautiful old South costal getaway with historical roots. It’s a truth universally accepted that a great girlfriends’ weekend includes fun things to do, shopping, and food, coffee and wine, and Savannah has it in spades.

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Broughton Street Located in the heart of historic downtown Savannah | Savannah.com/Broughton-Street

Hit the shops on Broughton Street, some of the best shopping to be had. It’s a few blocks long, and jampacked with an eclectic mix of boutiques and retail chains, as well as antique stores and thrift shops. The Paris Market and Brocante is a must-see for one-of-a-kind items.

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Supposedly haunted by James Habersham Jr., diners have said they have had conversations with his restless spirit!

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Enjoy the great views of the Savannah River and the crawfish beignets at Vic’s. Gen. William T. Sherman’s officers used the 1859 historical building for lodging and planning. The main dining room displays a map that was hand-drawn by Union soldiers showing Sherman’s march from Tennessee through Georgia.

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Savannah,

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For more Savannah charm, have dinner at The Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern, which is a Georgian mansion built in 1771 for James Habersham Jr., a founding member of the city. It was named for the pink shade of stucco covering the brick and is known for great Southern fare and excellent service.

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HONDA OF COOL SPRINGS The long awaited, all new 2018 Honda Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour models have arrived at Honda of Cool Springs.

They are available in 5 different models and are completely redesigned from the road up.

The new Gold Wing model is nearly 90 pounds lighter than before, features an all new engine and an available, industry first, 7 speed automatic dual clutch transmission. Other key features include standard LED lighting, GPS navigation, Apple Car Play with Bluetooth technology, a 3 year warranty and so much more!

615.376.9300 | cspmoto.com 1096 West McEwen Drive Franklin, Tennessee 37067 Disclaimer: honda.com Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never use the street as a racetrack and obey all laws. Read the owner's manual thoroughly. For rider training information or to locate a rider training course near you, call the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at 800-446-9227. Gold WingÂŽ is a registerd trademark of Honda Mortor Co., Ltd. (03/18)

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Local Female Movers + Shakers

STRONG, ENGAGING WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA PHOTOGRAPHY PEGGY WEATHERFORD

t h e p o l i c e

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Deborah Faulkner ED.D., CHIEF OF POLICE, CITY OF FRANKLIN

WHAT IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE ON THE COMMUNITY? Over my career, I have hired and trained quite a few young police officers. I hope they will continue to work with a passion for the rule of law, courage, integrity and dedication. Every time they assist someone who is having a difficult time in a positive way, they make a difference in our community. The Franklin Police Department is made up of hardworking, dedicated, professional, men and women—I am proud to be one of them.

WHO INSPIRES YOU THE MOST? My faith and my parents have been the primary influences in my life. My parents always guided, comforted and loved me. They taught me many important lessons to include: there isn’t anything you can’t do in life if you set your mind to it. They have hung with me even through the long hours I worked at a career I love. And my faith is a constant in my life. It is a source of peace, strength and comfort to me when things seem stressful.

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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, WILLIAMSON COUNTY SCHOOLS WHAT IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE ON THE COMMUNITY? I think that the success of WCS has a direct impact on the success of our community. I have a small support role in Williamson County Schools, and I get to share the great that for any Williamson County resident— with or without a child in the school district— WCS is your school district and you should know what is going on in our schools. I hope that my work in some small way helps citizens get an inside look into our schools.

It’s such fun to be able to showcase our students, teachers and staff in our classrooms in our "Week in Review" videos.

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things going on in our classrooms. I believe

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Carol Birdsong

WHO INSPIRES YOU THE MOST? How much space do you have? There is not just one person. The women in my family have inspired me. My grandmothers, mother, sister were strong, thoughtful, Southern women who dealt with their own adversities with dignity and grace. Maya Angelou and her works have always been an inspiration for me. And then, at the risk of sounding like a PR person, when I hear some of the stories of students and teachers in our school district, I’m inspired.

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LOCAL FEMALE MOVERS & SHAKERS (CON TI N UED)

Elaina Smith + Kelly Ford

Photo by Teresa Ginn

CO-HOST, "NASH NIGHTS LIVE"

CO-HOST, “TY, KELLY & CHUCK” MORNINGS WHAT IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE ON THE COMMUNITY? ELAINA: I like to think of myself as a very positive and loving person. I’d love to spread messages of unity and acceptance through the community as I continue to plant my roots here. I’m excited to do more with animal rescue in the community as well. I got my fur baby, Zoey, from Nashville Humane and she is my world. I hope to bring continued awareness of #AdoptDontShop.

KELLY: I have always been very involved in the communities in which I live. I feel like it’s my favorite part of being a broadcaster. We have the ability in some small way to give causes a bigger platform, and I always feel like I get way more than I give. My personal causes involve anything that empowers or helps women, like Play like a Girl and Thistle Farms. I’m also involved in programs that help feed hardworking families struggling to make ends meet, like Second Harvest.

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WHO INSPIRES YOU THE MOST? ELAINA: Strong, determined women. It doesn’t matter what profession, whenever I see women doing amazing things, I get so pumped. That being said, my mom has always been—and will always be—my main inspiration. She has been through so much and has come out with such grace and confidence. I am also so proud to be inspired daily by many women in our country music genre. Cam, Maren Morris, Dolly Parton, Kacey Musgraves, Jennifer Nettles and so many more are constantly helping to move conversations forward, and I love every second.

KELLY: My daughter, Grace, has inspired me beyond words. She has moved so much in the past few years because of my job. As a teenager, she’s handled the transitions far better than I would have and handled it with poise and grace, which is appropriate because her name is Grace.

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a r t i s t t h e Susannah Smith White ACTRESS

WHAT IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE ON THE COMMUNITY? I’d love to be able to encourage people to use their voice and to eventually offer a platform for women and those who have important stories to tell. Whether it be through the language of dance, theater, spoken word or even through one’s personal style, I have seen people and communities transformed by expressing themselves and by being heard and known.

WHO INSPIRES YOU THE MOST? I am inspired by people who work toward excellence and with heart. Audrey Hepburn may have been an actress, model, dancer and style icon, but, above all, she was a noble humanitarian. She was never more beautiful in my eyes than in her later years. In Hepburn’s words, “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”

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t h e s t e w a r d Tara Mullaney VICE PRESIDENT, PATIENT CARES & COMMUNITY AWARENESS WHAT IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE ON THE COMMUNITY? I want people to know they have another option in cancer care. We are bringing the world’s most advanced cancer treatment right here to Franklin, serving Middle and West Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. And, not only that, but we can all be proud that this lifesaving technology and equipment was made in Tennessee. We want to be a resource to those dealing with a cancer diagnosis by developing a full-service cancer campus and by being an open facility, working in cooperation with all hospitals and providers in town.

WHO INSPIRES YOU THE MOST? Mothers. Women who are married, have children and careers. They literally do it all. They inspire me to do more.

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Kelly Eileen Nieser OWNER AND DESIGNER, EILEEN KELLY DESIGNS WHAT IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE ON THE COMMUNITY? It is extremely important to me to give back to the community what has been given to me. Attending O’More College of Design and learning under Manuel has push boundaries. I hope to give back to our community by carrying on these strong legacies through mentoring our youth and offering internships down the road.

WHO INSPIRES YOU THE MOST? Since 2015, I have had the honor of studying and working alongside legendary fashion designer Manuel. Manuel has

the

truly allowed me to develop my skills and

fashion designer

Photo by Andy Cole

been the greatest mentor I could have ever possibly asked for, not only in my career and in fashion, but in life as well. To say that he inspires me is an understatement.

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SARA EVANS DOING THINGS HER WAY ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA PHOTOGRAPHY KRISTIN BARLOWE

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SARA EVANS HAS HAD A STORIED CAREER: NO. 1 singles, millions of records sold, Academy of Country Music’s top female vocalist award—and that’s just the beginning.

She’s released her eighth studio album, "Words," on her own record label, Born To Fly Records, appropriately named after the CMA-winning signature song, which celebrated risk and adventure.

“I have an amazing team of people around me, but the biggest challenge is knowing that I don’t have the comfort of a big record label behind me. Everything falls on me," she says. "Every decision is that much more important because if it’s the wrong decision, it’s only me to blame.

But at the same time, I love that—that challenge, responsibility and knowing that anything we have success with also falls back on me and my team.”

In addition to running her own record label, Evans is the author of a trio of fiction books and a lifestyle blog of fashion and whimsy, A Real Fine Place.

But she says, “Being on stage is where I’m the most comfortable in the whole wide world. I love being on the road and the live shows. My band is so great.”

Evans is currently on the road headlining "CMT’s Next Women of Country Tour" with RaeLynn and Kalie Shoor.

CMT first launched its Next Women of Country campaign in 2013 to emphasize undiscovered female artists in the male-dominated format.

“I’m super proud to be a part of it," Evans, always the champion of women, says.

Evans is such a signpost for women in country that when the producers of the “Nashville” TV series wanted to ensure its realism, they sought out Evans as a consultant to help them understand firsthand the dynamics of operating as a touring country singer and a mom, specifically for Connie Britton’s character, Rayna Jaymes.

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“We had the best time," she says. "It was like a counseling session for me! I loved her character.”

And ironically, with the formation of Born To Fly Records, Evans had a life-meets-art moment, with her real life embodying the label owner role that Jaymes took on with the fictional Highway 65 Records.

Perhaps Evans’ most important role, however, is a mom. She has three of her own children and husband Jay Barker has four, making them a perfect blended family. She says there’s no one you love more in this world than your kids and takes them on tour with her whenever she can.

“Your heart is walking around," she says. "Being a mom has taught me about putting others first and total and utter selflessness. It’s my calling.”

As a big believer in communication, Evans says, “The most important thing is being honest.”

Evans now lives in Alabama with Barker, but previously resided in Franklin for about five years.

“Some of the best friends I have for life still live there," she says. "Franklin is like a storybook.”

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GIVING BACK

TUTORING SERVICE SHARES ITS ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING OWNER KATY SCHMITT WANTS ALL KIDS TO THRIVE ARTICLE ASHLEY HUTCHESON | PHOTOGRAPHY PEGGY WEATHERFORD

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WHEN THE TIME COMES TO HIRE A TUTOR, EMOTIONS CAN RUN HIGH FOR ALL INVOLVED. Choosing someone to help shape your child can conjure up more questions than answers. Enter Katy Schmitt and Thrive Tutoring, a local boutique tutoring service serving Franklin, Brentwood, Nashville and Murfreesboro.

Thrive’s in-home sessions are personalized to each student. Expert teachers develop a personal lesson plan for each student. The goal is to break the negative learning cycle by operating under the knowledge that there is not one silver bullet to aid students and that unique individualized tutoring is imperative.

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Unlike some large chains or nationwide franchises, Thrive seeks to involve the teacher and parents directly. Each often has a unique perspective that can assist the tutor in actively catering to the learning plan

“I DECIDED TO PARTNER WITH A NONPROFIT DOING SIMILAR WORK, AND DOING IT VERY WELL.”

for the student. This also means the Thrive tutor will speak directly with the teacher on a regular basis, seeking perspective from the beginning of the process to the end. No more job of teacher-to-tutor liaison for the parent, which can come as a huge relief and timesaver, and allows for active engagement

students with dyslexia but serving all stu-

with the learning plan. There are 25+ tutors

dents, is Thrive’s not-for-profit partner and

for a student to be placed with based on the

current recipient of Thrive’s scholarship

needs of the student and the expertise and

dollars. Almost immediately, Thrive was

style of the tutor.

able to realize the ability to sponsor year-

But what really sets Thrive apart is how

long scholarships for students in need to

it gives back to the community in which it

receive personalized learning services

serves. Thrive Tutoring’s education goals are

for free from Learning Matters. Learning

larger than the students that seek its help.

Matters also provides pricing on a sliding

The target goal is to be a complete Buy One,

scale based on a family’s income to help

Give One organization where, for each stu-

ensure as many students as possible are

dent that pays for services, one is given to

afforded their services.

a child in need. Learning Matters, a Middle

Thrive understands the finical invest-

Tennessee tutoring group specializing in

ment, commitment and potential challenge education can be for a family. Driven by a passion for results, tutors’ informal assessments of the students are the root of their lesson plans that take “I can’t” to “I can” then to “I can and I will.” Thrive takes students beginning with Pre-K through any aged student seeking Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) prep.

A fantastic tool for your educational arsenal, Thrive Tutoring will not only help your own student but will ensure another child thrives as well through its generous desire to aid as many students as possible.

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Thrive Tutoring owner Katy Schmitt. Photo by Jessica Steddom

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Blossom Park

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Clovercroft Preserve

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100%

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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2018 VOICES FOR CHILDREN

TENNESSEE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

The Barn at Sycamore Farms

Arrington

affordable, and want this event to be

Voices for Children is an annu-

More than 60 skilled artisans from all

enjoyable for those that attend so tick-

al event. All proceeds raised from

over the country display their wares.

et sales are limited to 5,000 people.

the evening directly benefit the

Flavors, aromas and tastes of specialty

WesthavenTN.com

children served by CASA and all

foods and drinks greet the festivalgoer.

funds raised stay right here in our

Hear the sounds of Renaissance musi-

local community. Come enjoy cock-

cians and merrymakers. Color, move-

tails and dinner alongside a silent

ment and peals of laughter welcome

and live auction. For tickets, visit

those who thrill to the challenges of

WilliamsonCountyCASA.org

Games of Skill and Man-Powered Rides.

"GREASE"

Every Saturday and Sunday plus Memo-

Jamison Theater in the Factory at Franklin

rial Day. TNRenFest.com

May 10-27. It’s 1959, and Rydell High

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4 EAT THE STREET Bicentennial Park

Seventh Annual Eat the Street Food Truck Festival benefits the 21st District Recovery Court. More than 40 food trucks will

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tacular Hot Air Balloon Glow at dusk by the community lake. The organizers work to keep this event accessible to families, keeping ticket prices

10 School’s senior class is in rare form.

5 THIRD ANNUAL HOT AIR BALLOON FEST

Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-forschool “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. Put on your

Westhaven Lake

poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes

line the streets along the city of Franklin's

This year’s event will include live mu-

and join in this 2017-18 season finale

Bicentennial Park. For more information,

sic, a kids zone, VIP tent, beer tent,

where "Grease" is always the word!

visit Facebook.com/EatTheStreetFest.

food trucks, craft vendors and a spec-

StudioTenn.com

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hospitality and Southern fashions.

Guests enjoy areas for families,

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well-furnished tents and individu-

TOUCH A TRUCK

The Franklin Theatre

ally organized tailgates where the

Jim Warren Park

The show will feature the Collections of

emphasis is on race day pickings,

The city of Franklin’s free Touch a Truck

O’More’s senior class. Sophomores and

larger-than-life

liba-

event invites children to explore public

juniors will present designs created with

tions and crowd-pleasing recipes.

works and water department vehicles,

Naia, a fiber engineered by Eastman

For information and tickets, visit

fire trucks, ambulances, buses, recy-

Chemical Company, a Tennessee-based

IroquoisSteeplechase.org.

cling trucks, dump trucks, police cars

hats,

liquid

Fortune 500 enterprise. And the show’s

and more. The event will feature inflat-

opening act, contemporary dance group

ables and food trucks as well. There

New Dialect, will perform in costumes designed by O’More students. For more information, visit OMoreCollege.edu.

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will be a “no horn” hour for little ones from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

THE RODEO PARADE Historic Downtown Franklin

Hosted by the Franklin Noon Rotary Club, this fun-filled annual fam-

We are always accepting submissions

ily event is free to the public and

for events you'd like to see included

Percy Warner Park

kicks off the Franklin Rodeo. For

in our Calendar section. Submissions

This iconic sporting event is Mu-

information and parade route, visit

are accepted via the Contact Us tab

sic City's annual celebration of

FranklinRodeo.com.

at FranklinLifestyle.com.

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