Eye Opener hosted by Citizens First Bank
2018-02-06 07:00 - 21:00 UTC
Please join us, from 7 am to 9 am, for the monthly Chamber networking event. Enjoy coffee, refreshments and fellowship!

LOVE & LUCK
2018-02-11, 2018-03-18
For Immediate Release – January 29, 2018
Dueling Grounds Distillery Announces Two Musical Events.
“LOVE & LUCK” Celebrating Valentines and St. Patrick’s Day
Franklin, KY – Dueling Grounds Distillery, the first legal distillery in Franklin, KY is proud to announce two musical events, Feb 11th and March 18th, as part of it’s winter season and regular Sunday Cocktail event.
Shows are $10.00 each and include a tapas bar. Limited Seating. Craft cocktails, beer and wine are also available. Doors open at 3PM with 2 sets of music at 4 and 6PM. Tickets can be purchased at Dueling Grounds Distillery or by phone at 270-776-9046. More information can be found on the Dueling Grounds Distillery Facebook Page.
February 11th will feature acoustic guitar virtuoso, Bill Cooley. Bill has toured playing lead guitar for Merle Haggard, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson and for the last 28 years Kathy Mattea. Guitar Player magazine has called Cooley one of Nashville’s most respected sidemen. He has released 4 albums of solo guitar music. His most recent making the Best of List for 2016 in Premier Guitar Magazine. Andy Ellis wrote: “With impeccable technique, he drapes precisely articulated melodies over inventive bass lines and gorgeous counterpoint….if you’re craving inspiring fingerstyle guitar work, you’ll find it here.” Celine Keating at Minor7th.com calls him “a consummate fingerstyle guitarist….the versatile Cooley is adept at seemingly any style. As a composer and arranger Cooley is every bit as talented, offering strong melodies and thoughtful arrangements that toss up small surprises to keep the ear engaged.” Bill will be joined this evening by his son, Aaron, an exciting new force on guitar in his own right. Aaron has recently moved back to Nashville after fronting his own band in the Denver rock scene. The duo has been working up material to showcase their songs as well as their mutual passion for guitar.
March 18th will feature a return to Dueling Grounds Distillery of R.G. Absher from Taylorsville, NC. Absher was born in West Jefferson, in Ashe County, and has lived in western North Carolina most of his life. R.G. spent time with Al Wood, a banjo player from Alexander County, Fred Weaver, an old-time two-finger banjo player from Alleghany County, and Bill Young, a finger-style guitar picker who also played rockabilly. When R.G. started making trips to the British Isles in the early 1990s, he became fascinated with the traditional music he found there and studied it intensely. “I wanted to give my music the hook of Irish influence,” he says. R.G. is a versatile musician, adept at hammered dulcimer, guitar, banjo, and fiddle. He has produced seven albums and performed extensively in a variety of venues from festivals and stage performances to schools. He has toured Ireland extensively, learning Irish fiddle and ancient Celtic tunes that he then adapted to the hammered dulcimer.

Ribbon Cutting for Edward Jones
2018-02-15 10:00 - 11:00
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the new office of Edward Jones’ Financial Advisor Chad Adams at 113 West Cedar Street. A Ribbon Cutting will be held at 10 am on Thursday, February 15.

Winter in the Woods Benefit Gala
2018-02-17 18:00 - 21:00
Support Habitat for Humanity of Simpson County and have a great time at the first ever “Winter in the Woods” Gala Saturday February 17th at 6 PM.
Located at the beautiful Cornerstone building on the Franklin, Kentucky town square next to the Presbyterian Church. (201 N College St.) Enjoy a delicious dinner provided by Mission Catering followed by dancing and excellent music by the Ernie Small Blues Band. Wine from our local Crocker Farm Winery and door prizes too! Join us on this special night by purchasing your tickets now. $45 single/$80 couples or purchase a table of six for $240. Call 270-586-6515 or come by our office at 910 South Main Street in the back of the US Bank building. This event is proudly sponsored by Thrivent Financial.

81st Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
2018-02-22 18:00 - 20:30
You are invited to the 81st Annual Meeting of the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 22 at the Boys & Girls Club of Franklin-Simpson. Doors open at 6 pm; Dinner at 6:30 pm
Tickets are $25 per person
Reservations must be made by Friday, February 16
RSVP to cfreese@f-schamber.com

"Having Our Say" Dinner Theatre
2018-02-23 - 2018-02-25
The Franklin Simpson Community Arts Council is pleased to present the dinner theatre production of , “Having Our Say”, based on a true story about sisters, Sadie Delaney (103 yrs. old) played by Nancy Uhls and Bessie Delaney (101 yrs. old) played by Maxine Carter. The Delaney sisters take us on a remarkable journey through the last hundred years of our nation’s history. They recount a fascinating series of events and anecdotes drawn from their rich family history and careers as pioneering African-American professionals. Their story is not simply African-American history or women’s history, it is our history, told through the eyes of these two unforgettable women as they look not only into the past, but also ahead into the twenty-first century. Tickets are $30.00 for dinner and the play on Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th or $17.00 for Dessert only and the play on Sunday, February 25th. Tickets can be purchased at the Gallery on the Square in downtown Franklin, 270-586-8055 on on-line at www.franklinsimpsonarts.org
The deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, February 22 at noon in order to get a headcount for the caterer…..Brickyard Café.
Friday, February 23 at 6 pm
Saturday, February 24 at 6 pm
Sunday, February 25 at 2:30 pm (dessert only)

Ribbon Cutting & Home Dedication
2018-02-27 11:00 - 12:00
Please join us Tuesday, February 27 at 11 am for a Ribbon Cutting and Home Dedication for the newest Habitat for Humanity family Kevin and Patricia Gutierrez. The new home is located at 503 East Madison Street.

School Safety Forum
2018-02-27 18:00 - 20:00
In light of the recent school tragedies and our community’s concern for the safety and security of students, staff and visitors in our schools, Simpson County Schools is hosting a Community Forum Tuesday, February 27 at 6pm in the FSHS Gymnasium. Local law enforcement, emergency management, and other first responders have agreed to participate in this important discussion. The purpose of this forum is to engage our community in dialogue about current school district safety measures, some immediate next steps the schools are considering, and to hear your suggestions for making our students as safe as possible in our schools. If you have any questions prior to the Community Forum, please feel free to call me at 270.586.8877.

Community Health Fair
2018-03-03 07:30 - 23:30
On the first Saturday in March, the Chamber organizes a Community Health Fair that offers free screenings, valuable medical information and demonstrations. This annual event gives the public an opportunity to discuss everything from health insurance to gym memberships; from caring for the elderly to medical equipment. Consistently, over $500 of screenings are provided to attendees free of charge.
Held at the F-S Middle School Gym

Eye Opener hosted by Franklin Bank & Trust
2018-03-06 07:00 - 21:00

Ground Breaking for PowerTec Solutions
2018-03-15 10:00 - 11:00
Please help us celebrate the new location of PowerTec Solutions International! A Ground Breaking ceremony will be held on Thursday, March 15 at 10 am on Reasonover Drive in the Wilkey North Industrial Park.

Shamrock Sprint Kids Run
2018-03-17 10:00 - 11:00
4th Annual Citizens First Shamrock Sprint
Saturday, March 17, 10am
www.kobkidsrun.com to register

Women's History Month Luncheon
2018-03-17 11:30 - 13:00
The F-S Human Rights Commission is hosting a Women History Month Luncheon on Saturday, March 17 at 11:30 at Franklin Presbyterian Church’s Cornerstone Building.
For more information, call 270-776-4945

Easter Egg Hunt
2018-03-18 14:00 - 15:00
The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held Sunday, March 18 on the courthouse lawn beginning at 2 pm. Children should bring their own basket for the egg hunt. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures. Each age division will have a chance to win a bike and helmet.
Egg Hunt Flyer2018

Seminar - Internet Safety for Kids, Teens, Families & the Epidemic of Bullying
2018-03-20 18:30 - 20:00
The Franklin Church of Christ will present a free Internet Safety for Kids, Teens and Your Family & the Epidemic of Bullying seminar on Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 pm at the Goodnight Memorial Auditorium. For more information, contact Brian Staron, Youth/Family Minister at the Franklin Church of Christ, 270.586.4315.

Creating a Bee-Friendly Landscape
2018-04-05 18:00 - 19:00
Speaker: Shannon Trimboli, Author of “Plants Honey Bees Use in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys”
http://www.shannontrimboli.com
6:00 PM on Thursday 5 April 2018, at Gallery on the Square (110 N. Main Street). Doors open at 5:45.
Sponsored by the Franklin Garden Club. Everyone welcome. FREE!

Grand Opening at Hometown Wireless
2018-04-06 10:00 - 10:30
Please join us for a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Hometown Wireless, located at 2714 D Nashville Road, at 10 am on Friday, April 6

Grand Opening at Casey's General Store
2018-04-06 14:00 - 15:00
Please join us for a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at 2 pm for Casey’s General Store, located on South Main Street.

Eye Opener hosted by Coldwell Banker
2018-04-10 07:00 - 21:00

Ribbon Cutting for Partner Affiliate Program
2018-04-17 15:30 - 16:30
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College will host an Open House to announce Simpson County Adult Education as a Partner Affiliate of the South Central Workforce Development Board on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 3:30. Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 pm.

Miniature Gardens
2018-04-18 13:00 - 14:00
Speaker: Alice Kummer of Bowling Green Garden Club
1:00 PM on Wednesday 18 April 2018, at Cornerstone Building (220 W. Kentucky Ave) Doors open at 12:30. Sponsored by the Franklin Garden Club. Everyone welcome. FREE!

Square to Square Bike Ride
2018-04-21
Square to Square Bike Ride on April 21, 2018! Registration is open. We’re excited riders are already signing up. Go to www.square2squareride.com to get all the details, check out the routes, and sign up. Please spread the word. It’s going to be a great day!

Earth Day Celebration
2018-04-21
More info to be announced…

Unsung Heroes Banquet
2018-04-21
For more information, contact the F-S Human Rights Commission at 270.598.9189

Cherry Blossom Art & Music Festival
2018-04-21 10:00 - 14:00
Enjoy hands on art activities and well as fine arts and craft booths in beautiful downtown Franklin!
For more information, contact the Gallery on the Square at 270.586.8055
Cherry Blossom Artist Application 18

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2018-04-24 - 2018-04-28
Friends of the Goodnight Memorial Library Spring Book Sale
April 24th through April 28th
Hours:
April 24th 5:00pm – 8:00pm
April 25th -April 27th 10:00am-5:00pm
April 28th 10:00am – 2:00pm

Hall of Fame Inductees Reception
2018-04-26 17:00 - 19:00
Simpson County Schools and F-S High School invite the community to a celebration to honor 2018 Hall Of Fame Inductees: Don Halcomb, Lemuel Johnson, Mary Lou Matthews, Charlie McCutchen, Sr, and Dave Wagner. The event is being held Thursday at FSHS starting at 5 PM with the induction ceremony at 5:30 PM in the Commons Area adjacent to the new gymnasium. A reception will follow the ceremony.

Bright's Antique World 15th Birthday Bash
2018-04-27 - 2018-04-30
Bright’s Antique World 15th Birthday Bash
281 Steele Road at Exit 2
April 27-30

Eye Opener hosted by Circuit Court Clerk's Office
2018-05-01 07:00 - 21:00
