Master stylist Patrick Lomantini brings his BarkAID North American tour to downtown Franklin on Sunday, October 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Get a haircut for a cause at Classic Sports Barber Shop, 105 5th Avenue North (behind Sweet Cece’s) for $25, with all proceeds going to the Williamson County Animal Center.
Lomantini has been traveling the country for seven years, holding hair cutting events to benefit hundreds of animal shelters. Locally he has teamed up with Classic Sports Barber Shop, and is bringing the first BarkAID event to Franklin.
Debbie Sims, Public Outreach Coordinator for WCAC said, “We are excited to team up with Patrick and the other stylists for this fun event. Tents will be set up in the parking lot in front of Classic Sports Barber Shop and there will be food and music along with great haircuts for a cause.” The public is invited to stop by and meet adoptable shelter dogs and enjoy the vendors. To make an appointment for a men’s or women’s haircut, contact Classic Sports at 615-595-0094. Drop-ins will also be welcomed.
Williamson County Animal Center is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Intakes are accepted Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The shelter is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr., next to Franklin High School, and the phone number is (615) 790-5590. Adoptable animals can be viewed at www.adoptwcac.org or follow the center on Facebook.
