PumpkinFest Expands to Two-Day Event in Downtown Franklin
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County announces today that the annual PumpkinFest will move to a two-day event format for the first time in its 41-year history. This year’s event [...]
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Downtown Franklin celebrates October with Paint the Town Orange
Just because downtown Franklin’s beloved Pumpkinfest had to be canceled this year due to COVID-19 doesn’t mean that all of [...]
October 16th, 2020
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Make It Happen Auction Goes Live Friday, Sept. 18!
In lieu of annual Heritage Ball black-tie event, the online auction will be a major community fundraiser While the 2020 [...]
September 17th, 2020
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A History of Female Education at Franklin Grove and in Williamson County
Blake Wintory, Ph.D. Director of Preservation and Education Heritage Foundation of Williamson County Female Education in the 19th Century The Heritage [...]
September 8th, 2020
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The Heritage Foundation Announces New Advisory Board for The Franklin Theatre
Thought leaders in entertainment, marketing and non-profit industries unite to support Franklin’s beloved historic theatre FRANKLIN, TN (August 24, [...]
August 24th, 2020
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Heritage Foundation Sets Dates for 2021 Signature Festivals and Ball
Despite 2020 cancellations, plans are moving forward for 2021 events FRANKLIN (AUGUST 4, 2020) – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, [...]
August 5th, 2020
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Update: Campbell Property Annexation and Proposed Development
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1597170031286{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Dear friends and supporters, The West Harpeth area of Franklin is currently facing potential residential development. Developers [...]
August 5th, 2020
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Haynes-Berry House – a treasure trove of small bits of pure preservation joy!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid element_width="2" grid_id="vc_gid:1596212854913-e7b546ca-8133-8" include="27880,27874,27877,27884,27875,27882"][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1596212837202{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"] It’s the Little Things: Historic Hardware, Architecture and Finishes of the Haynes Berry [...]
July 31st, 2020
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Main Street Is Open for Business, Just as It Has Been for Decades
The Heritage Foundation’s headquarters, the LeHew Magid Big House for Historic Preservation, is named for three beloved Foundation friends – [...]
July 17th, 2020
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Annual Legacy Award and 2020 Preservation Award Winners Announced
Each year the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, presents awards in multiple categories to recognize the best in [...]
June 19th, 2020
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Important Updates from CEO, Bari Beasley
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1592432273730{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Dear friends and supporters, Due to ongoing health concerns and continued unknowns created by the COVID-19 global [...]
June 17th, 2020
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Preservation In Place: Finding Relevance and Authenticity in the Power of Storytelling to #KeepItGoing
Preservation is indelibly linked to placemaking in communities and historic landscapes, highlighting what makes the power of a place so [...]
May 22nd, 2020
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Downtown Franklin working hard to #KeepItGoing amid uncertain environment
BY: Jill Burgin Director, Downtown Franklin Association As the weather gets warmer in Middle Tennessee, Downtown Franklin is [...]
May 15th, 2020
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