Local Living: 5 Things to Do This Week

1. Alternative Gardening – Garden Talk Series

Alternative Gardening - Garden Talk Series

WHAT: Walled, Winding & Wetter Ways to Grow.

Explore unconventional ways to grow plants. Williamson County Master Gardener presenters will help you discover options that help mitigate space, time and physical limitations on both indoors and outside gardens and landscapes.

Presented by the Williamson County Master Gardeners Association Speakers Bureau.

Due to the popularity of the gardening talk programs, registration is required for each individual planning to attend. Do not add additional people in the note field as we will not be able to guarantee them a seat.

All library programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about this event or other library program and services by calling the library at 615-595-1278 or visit the library’s web site at http://wcpltn.org/

Learn more here.

WHEN: Monday, Aug 8, 1p-2:30p

WHERE: Williamson County Library, 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin

2. Connect Spring Hill Happy Hour Mixer

Connect Spring Hill Happy Hour Mixer

WHAT: Connect Spring Hill is hosting a happy hour mixer on April 9 at Viking Pizza Company.

These events are a fun way to network and make new friends. Viking is setting aside their heated patio so there will be plenty of room.

Learn more here.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 9, 5pm – 8pm

WHERE: Viking Pizza Company, 3525 Kedron Rd, Spring Hill

3. Production Viewing at Wheeler’s Raid Distilling

Production Viewing Wheeler's Bend Distilling


WHAT: Join Wheeler’s Raid Distilling for a first time ever opportunity to see the mixology behind making large batch canned cocktails! The tasting room will not be open, but you can get a first-hand experience behind the scenes!

Learn more here.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 9, 8am – 5pm

WHERE: Wheeler’s Raid Distilling, 2007 Johnson Industrial Park Bldg. C

4. Spring Volunteer Park Clean-up Day

WHAT: Friends of Franklin Parks invites everyone to help clean up the parks. The 2019 spring Volunteer Day will be held on April 12. The park clean-up will run from 8am – 12pm. Check-in is at the Tractor Supply Co. Arena concession stand near the back of Harlinsdale Farm (239 Franklin Road). The rainout date is April 26, 2019.

Learn more here.

WHEN: Friday, April 12, 8am – noon

WHERE: Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin

5. Nashville Comedy Festival

nashville comedy festival


WHAT: The funniest week in Nashville is back April 8-14. Join Nashville Comedy Festival for a whole lotta funny at the most iconic Nashville venues.

Comedians include Jeff Foxworthy, Jay Leno, Ali Wong, John Crist, Nate Bargatze, Janeane Garofalo and many more.

More info at NashComedyFest.com

WHEN: April 8 – 14

WHERE: Variety of venues across Nashville