NA meetings

Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. at Decherd United Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St., Decherd. Call 866-801-6621.

AlAnon meetings

AlAnon meetings for family members or friends struggling with problem drinkers are held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Jefferson St., Winchester. In Tullahoma, meetings are held at Serenity House, 313 Collins Ave., on Mondays at 7 p.m. Call 931-327-2165.

AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at 100 S. Jefferson St., Winchester. For information, call 866-641-9190.

Full Moon Healing Project

Anyone who has experienced any type of abuse such as domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking or who is struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse may attend the Full Moon Healing Project group meetings held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Campora Family Resource Center, 900 S. Shepherd St., Winchester. For information, call 931-636-1852 or email thefullmoonhealing@gmail.com.

Sept. 14

Ice cream social

The South Jackson Performing Arts Center, 404 South Jackson St. in Tullahoma, will present its Midsummer Night’s Swing dance competition and ice cream social today from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy ice cream and great amusement.

Sept. 15

Rock Creek Concert Series

Everyone is invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the free Rock Creek Concert Series on Friday starting at 7 p.m. at Frazier McEwen Park, 216 Big Springs Road in Tullahoma. Experience live music by Journey from the Heart. Food and adult beverages will be available.

Sept. 15-17

Fall Heritage Festival

The 10^th Annual Fall Heritage Festival will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday in downtown Cowan featuring entertainment, vendors and food. Admission is free. Visit fallheritagefestival.org for details.

Sept. 16

Out of the Darkness Walk

The Coffee County Out of the Darkness Walk will be held Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rotary Park, 557 North Woodland St., Manchester. The event is held by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Karaoke night

Ages 16 and older are invited to join in for karaoke night on Saturday starting at 7 p.m. on the courtyard stage at the South Jackson Performing Arts Center, 404 South Jackson St., Tullahoma. Bring a chair to enjoy an outside venue featuring entertainment, concessions and a bar.

Sept. 19

Dance classes

Social dancing classes are held every Tuesday at the Firefly Ballroom in Cowan. Beginner class is at 6 p.m. followed by intermediate at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per class, payable at the door. Other dances will be coming up. For information, contact instructor Valerie Lorenz at luellarosevalerielorenz@gmail.com or text 931-691-3168.

Sept. 19

DAV meeting

Disabled American Veterans Chapter #71 (Franklin County and beyond) will meet Tuesday at the VFW building on AEDC Road in Estill Springs. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. followed by the business meeting at 5:45 p.m. All veterans and their spouses are welcome. For dinner reservations contact Senior Vice Cmdr. Doug Freund at 815-861-8091 or dafreundz@gmail.com. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month. For information, call 931-924-3000.

Sept. 20

ABC’s of Medicare

A free ABC’s of Medicare class will be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. at 101 Sam Watkins Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. To register, call 931-379-2927.  

Sept. 21

Commodity distribution

A drive-thru commodity food distribution will be held for Franklin County residents only on Sept. 21 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 1041 Wilton Circle, Winchester. Please remain in vehicles. Staff will load food. For information, call the local South Central Human Resource Agency at 931-967-1438.

SCHRA meetings

The South Central Human Resource Agency’s Head Start and Early Head Start Policy council meeting will be held Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the central office in Fayetteville.

Sept. 23

Tickbush Festival

The St. James Midway Community Park, 898 Midway Road, Sewanee, is hosting the first Tickbush Festival on Sept. 23 from 2-7 p.m. featuring bluegrass and Gospel music, food trucks and arts and crafts. Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy the family fun. For information, call 931-636-1468.

Fish fry

A fish-fry fundraiser will be held on Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Decherd Masonic Lodge #567, located at 101 Mary Sharp Dr., Decherd. Cost is $15 per person. All are welcome.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Sept. 23 at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery Visitor Center, 133 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg. Register at 8:30 a.m. or online at alz.org/walk. The ceremony starts at 9 a.m. This event raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Car show

The Touchdowns against Cancer Car Show will be held on Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1981 Cowan Hwy., Winchester. Enjoy music, barbecue, visits from Rebel players and cheerleaders, childhood cancer survivors and a 50/50 raffle. For information, call 931-308-5235. Admission is free.

Sept. 26

Republican Ladies

The Franklin County Republican Ladies will meet at Orange Blossom, 401 Lynchburg Road, on Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m. for a luncheon meeting. Register at 11:15 a.m. State Rep. Iris Rudder and other elected officials will speak and answer questions. All interested ladies are invited. 

Sept. 28

SCHRA meetings

The South Central Human Resource Agency budget, audit, appropriations, nominating, by-laws, personnel and property committees meet at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 28 at the central office in Fayetteville, followed by the governing board’s annual training at 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 29

41A Music Festival

The 41A Music Festival is on Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 216 Big Springs Ave., Tullahoma.  Enjoy musicians, food, crafts and more. Admission is free.

Sept. 30

Candlelight service

The Cowan Montgomery Cemetery Association welcomes everyone to its annual candlelight service and celebration of the new veterans monument at 6 p.m. on Sept. 30. The cemetery is located on Willow Street in Cowan. 

Oct. 3

Blood drive

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Oct. 3 from 2-6 p.m. at the Belvidere Mennonite Church, 9805 David Crockett Pkwy. W., Belvidere.

Oct. 5-7

Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Enjoy a production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” on Oct. 5-7 at 7 p.m. each day on the courtyard stage at the South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson St., Tullahoma.

Oct. 6

Sobriety checkpoint

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Oct. 6 at 9 p.m. at State Highway 50 and Owl Hollow Church of Christ.

Oct. 7

Fall Festival

Tims Ford State Park’s Fall Festival will be held on Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Tims Ford State Park. For vendor information, email DaltonSmith@tn.gov.

One Day of Hope

Manchester’s annual One Day of Hope will be held on Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coffee County Fairgrounds, 99 Lakeview Dr., Manchester. The event is free for families in need. Services include free groceries, haircuts, clothing, prayer, job and career services, lunches, free family portraits, medical and dental screenings, community services and a kids zone.

Golf tournament

The Hiles Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Oct. 7 with tee time at 8:30 a.m. at Scenic View Golf Course. Reserve a spot by calling 931-967-5224.

Oct. 7-8

Jack and Back ride

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host its annual Bike MS: Jack and Back ride Oct. 7-8 beginning at Eagleville High School outside of Franklin on Oct. 7 and finishing at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg where a dinner celebration will be held. Then, on Oct. 8, cyclists will leave Jack Daniel’s and finish at Eagleville High School. Visit events.nationalmssociety.org for details.

Oct. 13

BBQ competition

The Jack Daniel’s World Championship BBQ Competition is on Oct. 13 starting at noon in Wiseman Park in Lynchburg. Enjoy barbecue, entertainment, a pet show, butt bowling and more. Admission is free.

Oct. 14

Class of 1965 reunion

The Franklin County High School Class of 1965 will hold a class reunion on Oct. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Franklin County Country Club in Winchester. Visit with classmates and enjoy lunch as well as a special program. Cost is $40 per person. Register by Saturday by emailing or calling Sherron Hammond at sherronhm@yahoo.com or 931-636-0842 or mail checks to Sherron Hammond, 56 Maple Bend Road, Winchester, TN 37398.

Octoberfest

Octoberfest 2023 will be held on Oct. 14 from noon to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson St., Tullahoma. Enjoy entertainment, food, beer and festivities as well as vendors. Admission is free.

Oct. 17

DAV meeting

Disabled American Veterans Chapter #71 (Franklin County and beyond) will meet on Oct. 17 at the VFW building on AEDC Road in Estill Springs. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. followed by the business meeting at 5:45 p.m. All veterans and their spouses are welcome. For dinner reservations, contact Senior Vice Cmdr. Doug Freund at 815-861-8091 or dafreundz@gmail.com. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month. For information, call 931-924-3000.

Oct. 24

Blood drive

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Oct.24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Franklin County, 925 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester.

Oct. 27

Blood drive

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Oct.27 from 1-7 p.m. at Winchester Church of Christ, 1230 South College St., Winchester.

Oct. 27-28

Haunted Island

The Haunted Island at Devil’s Step will be held on Oct. 27 starting at 5 p.m. and on Oct. 28 starting at 8 p.m. at the Devil’s Step Boat Ramp featuring a short boat ride to Devil’s Step Island. All ages are welcome. Cost is $20 per person. Tickets are available at reserve.tnstateparks.com.

Oct. 29

Boo Bash

Winchester Downtown’s Boo Bash is Oct. 29 starting at 2 p.m. in downtown Winchester. Enjoy a costume contest, trick-or-treating, a pumpkin-carving contest, historic ghost tours and more fun for the whole family. 

Nov. 3-4

STLS Holiday Market

Everyone is invited to the Southern Tennessee Ladies’ Society’s Holiday Market on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Franklin County Annex in Winchester. Admission is free to enjoy craft vendors, baked goods and more.

Nov. 3

Sobriety checkpoint

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Nov. 3 at 9 p.m. at the intersection of Awalt Road and Mansford Road.  

Nov. 4

Animal Harbor

Goes Hollywood

Everyone is invited to dress as a favorite movie character and join in for a star-studded fundraising night at “Animal Harbor Goes Hollywood” on Nov. 4 from 6-9 p.m. at Monterey Station in Cowan. Activities include an exclusive cigar-and-whiskey porch, red-carpet photos, DJ music through the decades, swing-dance demonstrations and fancy food stations. Cost is $65 each, $85 with a T-shirt, $130 for couples or $170 for couples and two T-shirts. VIP tables are $550 for eight tickets and VIP experience. Proceeds go to Animal Harbor’s mission.

The Motowners

Join in for the Motowners concert at the South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson St., Tullahoma, on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $22 at the door. Visit southjackson.org.

Nov. 5

Fall back

 Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Nov. 5 when we “fall back,” or turn back the clock back an hour to standard time.

Nov. 24

Tis the Season

The second annual Tis the Season will be held in downtown Winchester on Nov. 24 from 3-8 p.m. featuring a performance by HunterGirl, live reindeer and Highland cattle, a live nativity scene, a kid zone, an enchanted tree path with character meet-and-greets, a Christmas trail and a community tree lighting. Events are free. Vendor spaces are available to purchase.

Nov. 29-Dec. 3

Trees of Christmas

Join in for Christmas fun during Trees of Christmas from Nov. 29 through Dec. 3 at the South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson St., Tullahoma. Stroll the halls and exhibit areas of the art center while enjoying Christmas music, hot chocolate, coffees, ciders and baked goods. Hours on Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 are 6-9 p.m. Hours on Dec. 1 are 5-6:30 p.m. Hours on Dec. 2 are noon to 8 p.m. Hours on Dec. 3 are 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for a household. Visit southjackson.org.

Dec. 1

Tullahoma Christmas Parade

The Tullahoma Christmas Parade will be held on Dec. 1 starting at 7 p.m. in Tullahoma.

Jingle & Mingle

Join in for the Tullahoma Christmas Parade’s after-party on Dec. 1 from 8 -10 p.m. at the South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson St., Tullahoma. Enjoy beverages and baked goodies as well as a cash bar.

Dec. 1-2

Cowan Christmas Market & Parade

The Cowan Christmas Market is Dec. 1 starting at noon at Monterey Station in Cowan. The Cowan Christmas Parade starts on Dec. 2 in Cowan. Visit cowanparade.org for details.

Dec. 2

Christkindlmarkt

Admission is free to Christkindlmarkt on Dec. 2 from noon to 8 p.m. on the grounds and patio stage of the South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson St., Tullahoma. This is an authentic, German-style Christkindlmarkt experience featuring a 26-foot-tall Christmas tree and display, food trucks and vendors.

Dec. 5

Blood drive

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Dec. 5 from 2-6 p.m. at the Belvidere Mennonite Church, 9805 David Crockett Pkwy. W., Belvidere.

Dec. 29

Blood drive

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Dec. 29 from 1-7 p.m. at the Winchester Church of Christ, 1230 S. College St., Winchester.

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