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🐝 Spring is Upon Us

New Park, Sporting Events, and More

March 19, 2025

Your guide to staying connected in Franklin, TN

Good Day Franklin.

Tomorrow is the first official day of Spring. We made it.

Also, tomorrow is the official start of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. There were “First Four” games yesterday and today but the rest of the teams will tip-off tomorrow. If you’re doing a bracket, it needs to be submitted tomorrow by 11:15am CST! (The Franklin Buzz is not hosting a bracket challenge this year).

The state of Tennessee is well-represented in the tourney with four teams making it: Tennessee, Lipscomb, Vanderbilt, and Memphis.

Highlights
🐝 New Park in Franklin
🐝 charity: water event
🐝 Sporting events

Let’s get to it.

- Beau

New Park Opening in Franklin
The City of Franklin and its Board of Mayor and Aldermen will break ground on the Pearlene M. Bransford Complex on Wednesday, March 26th, at 11:30 am at 3452 Carothers Parkway.

The new park, “The Pearl," on the City’s southeast side will feature football and lacrosse fields, a playground called “Ellie G’s Dream World”, an ADA-accessible riverwalk, and restrooms. Future phases will feature additional sports fields, sand volleyball courts, pickleball and basketball courts, a Clean Water Facility, an educational walking trail along the Harpeth River, Robinson Lake and other amenities. This historic milestone celebration will take place on the bridge; please follow the signs for parking.

The Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to name the new 233 acre Southeast Municipal Complex and Robinson Lake area after Pearlene Bransford, the former alderman who passed away in 2020. Pearl was a resident of Franklin for more than 35 years and a public servant for most of that time. She served the City as an at-large alderman from 2007 until her death in 2020.

Franklin Ranked in “Best cities of the South”
Franklin was ranked among Southern Living’s “Best cities of the South” ranking for 2025. This year’s list included three cities in Tennessee - Franklin, Nashville, and Chattanooga.

Here is what the magazine had to say about Franklin: “The heart of Franklin is the walkable main drag in the downtown historic district, which is filled with small businesses, restaurants, and a beautifully restored vintage theater." "This area is especially beautiful and festive in the fall, but there’s never a bad time to visit.”

WaterWalk with charity: water
The non-profit organization charity: water is hosting a “Water Walk”, right here in Franklin, to celebrate World Water Day and the opening of their Experience Lab at The Factory. The event will take place this Saturday morning from 8 - 10:30am.

If you want to learn more about charity: water, check out this YouTube clip. It’s long but it’s good, which is why it has 35 million views!

Here's a quick recap of what to expect at this event:

Details:

8am: Welcome to Bicentennial Park in Franklin; pick up your free charity: water t-shirt
Arrive at The Factory
Optional: Enjoy doughnuts and coffee at The Experience Lab
Return to Bicentennial Park

Charity: Water has raised over $911 million to date which has funded over 184,104 water projects in 29 countries. These projects are expected to provide clean, safe drinking water to over 20 million people.

The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee is taking place this Saturday, March 22nd from 10am - 2pm at Pinkerton Park.

Stage Performers
Do you dance, act, sing, play and instrument, or write poetry? We are looking for talented groups and individuals to perform on the stage at the Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee. Whether you are a seasoned performer or just starting out, we would like to highlight the variety of talent in Tennessee.

Art Stops
Several area organizations and businesses generously offer their time and financial support to allow festival attendees the opportunity to experience the arts in new and unique ways.

Art Exhibit
The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee allows for young artists to showcase their artwork to festival goers. We welcome all Tennessee K - 12 artists to apply to display your original pieces in this juried exhibit. Click here for an Art Exhibit Application and instructions on submitting your art.

Volunteers
This event cannot happen without the work of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Parks Programming office. For more information on the Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee, contact the Parks Programming Office at 615.794.2103.

Studio Tenn: The Play That Goes Wrong
7pm, Turner Theater (The Factory)

Wines of Germany and Cheese Pairings
6 - 8pm, Grey’s Fine Cheese (The Factory)

Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators
7pm, Bridgestone Arena

Studio Tenn: The Play That Goes Wrong
7pm, Turner Theater (The Factory)

Aziz Ansari Comedy Tour
7pm, Ryman Auditorium

Jason Isbell
8pm, The Pinnacle

Private Bourbon Tasting Experience
2pm, Stable Reserve

Studio Tenn: The Play That Goes Wrong
7pm, Turner Theater (The Factory)

We Them One’s Comedy Tour
Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, Corey Holcomb, & More
8pm, Bridgestone Arena

Jason Isbell
8pm, The Pinnacle

WaterWalk with charity: water
8am - 10:30am, Bicentennial Park

Franklin Farmers Market
9am - 12pm, The Factory

Amigo Nashville Guitar Show
10am - 5pm, Williamson County AgExpo Park

Private Bourbon Tasting Experience
2pm, Stable Reserve

Studio Tenn: The Play That Goes Wrong
2pm and 7pm, Turner Theater (The Factory)

Nashville Predators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
6pm, Bridgestone Arena

The Heartshakers: A Tom Petty Experience
7pm, Williamson County Performing Arts Center

Nashville SC vs CF Montreal
7:30pm, GEODIS Park

Oddity Improv
7:30pm, The Franklin Theatre

Jason Isbell
8pm, The Pinnacle

Amigo Nashville Guitar Show
10am - 4pm, Williamson County AgExpo Park

Studio Tenn: The Play That Goes Wrong
1pm, Turner Theater (The Factory)

Runway of Hope benefiting High Hopes
4 - 5pm, The Factory

Winter Jam 2025
Anne Wilson, KB, Skillet, Colton Dixon, Newsong, Micah Tyler, & More
4:50pm, Bridgestone Arena

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