Franklin Simpson Chamber of Commerce

Eye Opener hosted by Leadership F-S Class of 2017
2018-05-15 07:00 - 09:00 UTC
Please join us for an Eye Opener hosted by the Leadership Franklin-Simpson Class of 2017 at The Willis House, 103 South Court Street

Gallery Exhibit & Opening Reception
2018-05-12 17:00 - 19:00
Opening Reception
“302 – Sue’s Garden” by Artist Glen Biggs
Saturday May 12th 5 – 7 pm

Bio: Glen is a native of Franklin, Kentucky where he graduated from Franklin-Simpson High School in the class of 1980. Growing up, Glen could usually be found riding bikes and roaming the banks of Drakes Creek in the Salmons community of north Simpson County. Living in Salmons also meant that you, and every other kid in this part of Simpson County, marched with the Kentucky Bells and Colonels under the direction of Willie and Evelyn Cornwell. Willie and Evelyn truly valued and modeled the importance of community. Fast forward…the past 20+ years Glen has lived in West Nashville with his lifetime partner, Johnny Woodard. Glen is the Senior Associate Director of Alignment Nashville/Alignment USA, a national non-profit organization that specializes in aligning community resources to support the goals of local public education systems. Most of Glen’s off time is still spent riding bikes, cooking and in the studio painting. Glen began his journey of painting in 2008 under the guided hand of long time friend and mentor, Susan Scaletta and continues still today. Glen would describe his current style of painting as mostly nature-inspired abstract expressionist using watercolor and graphite as his first choice of mediums.
Artist Statement: This body of work is called 302 which has been my family’s address in Salmons since the early 1970’s. It was Sue’s (Mom) earthly sanctuary on so many levels and for so many years. Anyone who knew Mom can tell you that she was an avid gardener with a mega passion for irises and day lilies along with a vast pallet of color. She was always eager to share and trade bulbs with anyone. Sue’s gardens were her canvases and she created on those canvases every minute that she possibly could. Gardening was her meditation. When Lisa invited me to do this show last spring, I excitedly accepted then immediately froze…..what in the world would I possibly paint about? Paintings, to me, are meant to convey something, tell a story. Art is about a feeling, a sentiment, a place, a thing, a moment….but it should be about or from something. Also, what I paint and what the viewer perceives in or from the painting don’t always have to be the same. It’s about the emotion that the art piece brings alive for you, the viewer. In this collection I challenged myself in trying to capture the “essence, the emotion” of Sue’s gardens. 302 has been the biggest artist challenge of my life, but it has also been a beautiful journey that I felt has been guided by Sue’s enormous spirit, her love for place and her inspiring gardens. Come and enjoy.

American the Beautiful Flower Show
2018-05-12 15:00 - 18:00
“America the Beautiful” Flower Show from 3-6 on Saturday, May 12, at the Cornerstone Building, 220 W. Kentucky Ave in Franklin. Free Admission.
For more information: FranklinKYGardenClub@gmail.com and 301-247-3503

Build a Bouquet for Mother's Day
2018-05-12 15:00 - 17:00
– “Build a Bouquet for Mother’s Day” Children’s Workshop from 3-5 on Saturday, May 12, at the Cornerstone Building, 220 W. Kentucky Ave in Franklin. Free but registration is required. Please visit http://www.gardenclubky.org/events/build-a-bouquet-for-mothers-day/
For more information: FranklinKYGardenClub@gmail.com and 301-247-3503

Bright's Antique World Vintage Outdoor Market
2018-05-12
Bright’s Vintage Outdoor Market
281 Steele Road at Exit 2
Saturday, May 12th

4-H Ribeye Sandwich Fundraiser
2018-05-11 10:30 - 13:00
Simpson Co 4-H will hosts its annual Ribeye Sandwich Sale on Friday, May 11, from 10:30 am to 1 pm, at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion. Ribeye steak sandwich, chips and a drink for $8. Delivery Available. Please pre-order by Monday, May 7. Call 270.586.4484

DGD Cinco de Derby
2018-05-05 15:00 - 21:00
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Cinco de Derby at Dueling Grounds Distillery
3:00 pm-9:00 pm
208 Harding Road
Watch the 144th running of the greatest two minutes of sports and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the same time! Live music on the newly expanded Biergarten stage, featuring classic Texas swing by The Miltons and local favorite, Norm Stannard. Enjoy Tequila tasting flights, Mexican beer, a Tex Mex hot dog & toppings bar, piñata, best hat contest and photo booth. Tickets $10.

Historical Society Yard Sale
2018-05-04 - 2018-05-05
The Historical Society will hold a big indoor yard sale in the History Center, which is the old Crabtree building downtown on College Street, Friday from 7 am to 3 pm and Saturday from 7 am to 12 noon.

Eye Opener hosted by Circuit Court Clerk's Office
2018-05-01 07:00 - 21:00
Please join us, from 7 am to 9 am, for the monthly Chamber networking event. Enjoy coffee, refreshments and fellowship!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

LOVE & LUCK
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.

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

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

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.

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

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
