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.

Sept. 29

Family night

A free family night will be held for everyone at the Manchester Recreation Department, 557 North Woodland Street, in Manchester on Friday. Activities will include indoor swimming and an open gym with snacks available.

Sept. 29-30

41A Music Festival

The 41A Music Festival featuring a variety of bands will be held on Friday starting at 6 p.m. and on Saturday starting at 3:30 p.m. in downtown Tullahoma. Enjoy music, food, crafts and more. Admission is free.

Sept. 30

Sherwood Day

Sherwood Day will be held Saturday starting at 10 a.m. with a dedication of the new community center. A potluck lunch will follow the program.

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. Saturday. The cemetery is located on Willow Street in Cowan.

Date Night for Dems

Date Night for Dems will be held on Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. at Piezan Pizzeria, 44 South Jefferson St., Winchester.

Hunger walk

A hunger walk will be held Saturday starting at 10 a.m. from Angel Park in Sewanee. The walk will proceed to Sewanee Inn and back, about 2.5 miles. To register or donate, go to givebutter.com/hw2023.

Balloon Festival

Everyone is invited to Nearest Green Distillery’s Balloon Festival Saturday starting at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy lawn games, a kids zone, an artist showcase and carnival games. Balloon rides will be available at 4 p.m. HunterGirl will perform at 2 p.m. The distillery is located at 3125 US Highway 231 in Shelbyville.

Oct. 2

Golf tournament

The Winchester Christian Academy Golf Tournament is Oct. 2 with a shotgun start of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Franklin County Country Club. Call the WCA office at 931-967-5466.

Panel presentation

Friends of the Library of Sewanee: The University of the South invite everyone to attend a panel presentation about the work of translations featuring Professor Stephanie McCarter from the Classics Department and Rachel Hildebrandt Reynolds, a German translator, discussing their most recent works. The event will be held in the Torian Room on the second floor of duPont Library in Sewanee on Oct. 2 at 4:30 p.m. A book signing and reception follow.

Oct. 3

Blood drive

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

Oct. 5

Blood drive

Blood Assurance will hold a blood drive on Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Sewanee.

Oct. 5-7

Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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

Oct. 6

Blood drive

Blood Assurance will hold a blood drive on Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Winchester.

Oct. 6

Sobriety checkpoint

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

Oct. 6-7

Old Timers Day

Old Timers Day will be held on Oct. 6-7 on Manchester’s downtown square featuring free bingo on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m., a parade Saturday at 10 a.m., music, clogging, a cake walk, a petting zoo, kids’ games and giveaways, craft and food vendors and more. Visit the “Manchester Old Timers Day” Facebook page, call 931-570-0370 or email oldtimersday@hotmail.com for details.

Oct. 7

Color fun walk

Franklin County Coordinated School Health invites all ages to a free, one-mile community color fun walk on Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m. at Winchester City Park Pavilion 1.

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 featuring hay rides, programs, food and craft vendors and more. For information, call 931-434-6032.

Overnight canoe float

Join in for an overnight canoe float trip on Oct. 7 on Tims Ford Lake starting from Lakeview Marina inside Tims Ford State Park and paddling about five miles to Goose Island to camp. Age limit is 13. Cost is $35 for children ages 13-18 and $55 for adults. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032.

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 Oct. 7 with tee time at 8:30 a.m. at Scenic View Golf Course. Reserve a spot by calling 931-967-5224.

Open house

Swiss Pantry’s open house and customer-appreciation day is Oct. 7 at 10026 David Crockett Pkwy. West, Belvidere. Enjoy free coffee and donuts, samples, door prizes and vendors. 

Old Time Harvest Days

Everyone is invited to Old Time Harvest Days on Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Wartrace. Enjoy craft and food vendors, music, demonstrations, cloggers, a petting zoo and an apple-pie bake-off. 

Fright Night dinner

Enjoy a fright night dinner Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at Magnolia Hill Manor, 974 Lynchburg Road, Winchester. Cost is $25 per person. Call 931-327-5056 for tickets.

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 leave Jack Daniel’s and finish at Eagleville High School. Visit events.nationalmssociety.org for details.

Oct. 12

Cheers for the Girls

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System’s sixth annual breast Cancer Awareness Month breakfast event, Cheers for the Girls, will be held on Oct. 12, at 8:30 a.m. at the Honeysuckle at Twin Creeks with local breast cancer survivor Megan Hershman sharing her inspiring testimony. Cheers for the Girls T-shirts are available to purchase at Treasures, located at 1307 Dinah Shore Blvd. in Winchester, with proceeds benefiting the Multi-County Cancer Support Network. To attend this free event, simply register online at SouthernTnWinchester.com/event/121.

Customer appreciation

Elk River Public Utility District, 635 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester, will hold a customer-appreciation day on Oct. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. featuring snacks, giveaways and more.

Oct. 13

BBQ competition

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

Oct. 14

Fish fry

A fish-fry fundraiser will be held on Oct. 14 from 1-5 p.m. at the Broadview Volunteer Fire Department, 5253 Lynchburg Road, Winchester. Plates include fish, fries, chicken, beans, slaw, hush puppies, dessert and a drink. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger. A 50/50 raffle drawing will be held with tickets for $5 each or five for $20.

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 Sept. 30 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.

Fall festival

A family fall festival will be held on Oct. 14 from noon to 3 p.m. at 209 NW Atlantic St., Tullahoma, hosted by Alex Walsh, realtor. Enjoy a chili cook-off competition, a pie-baking contest, arts and crafts, prizes and more. To register for the competitions, call or text 443-534-1909.

Toy drive

The Tennessee State Trooper Highway Patrol’s Bears that Care Toy Drive is Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at North Middle School, 2990 Decherd Blvd., Winchester. Enjoy a display of vehicles, Santa, hot dogs and games. Bring a new, unwrapped toy.

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 Sr. 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. 19

Wines of the World

Everyone is invited to the Wines of the World fundraiser on Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. on the lawn of the South Jackson Civic Center in Tullahoma. Enjoy five different wines with food pairings. Tickets are $75 per couple. Proceeds go to the Multi-County Cancer Support Network. For tickets, call 931-273-7394.

Oct. 21

FCHS reunion

The Franklin County High School Class of 2003 will hold its 20^th class reunion on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin County Country Club. Tickets, which include dinner, are $45 and are available on the group’s Facebook page or by emailing FC2003reunion@gmail.com.

Fright Night dinner

Enjoy a Fright Night dinner and entertainment on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at Magnolia Hill Manor, 974 Lynchburg Road, Winchester. Cost is $35 per person. Call 931-327-5056 for tickets.

Oct. 23

Free childbirth class

A free childbirth class for expecting parents will be given on Oct. 23 from 4-7 p.m. at Southern Tennessee Employee Development Center, 1397 South College St., Winchester. Register online at southerntnwinchester.com or e-mail Catherine Chappell, BSN, RN at catherine.chappell@lpnt.net. 

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 Oct. 28 starting at 8 p.m. at the Devi’ls 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. 28

Trail of Tears walk

A Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk will be held on Oct. 28 starting at 11:30 a.m. at Old Cowan Road Park, 200 Wilson Street in Winchester. The 0.8 mile-walk ends at Franklin County Library at 12:30 p.m. with demonstrations and presentations through 4 p.m. Cherokee storyteller Bo Tayler will share stories at 1:30 p.m. The library will be open for extended hours.

Botanical art

Everyone is invited to produce a botanically-correct painting of a leaf by transferring a rubbing of it to watercolor paper. Materials will be provided for this free activity, which is suited for all ages. Meet in Spencer Hall, Room 171 at the University of the South in Sewanee.

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. 

Halloween tea

Enjoy Ghoul Friend Halloween Tea on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. at Magnolia Hill Manor, 974 Lynchburg Road, Winchester. Cost is $25 per person. Call 931-327-5056 for tickets.

Nov. 1

Flu shots

The Franklin County Health Department will offer free flu vaccines to the public beginning Nov. 1. No appointment is needed.

Nov. 3-4

STLS Holiday Market

Everyone is invited to the Southern Tennessee Ladies’ Society’s Holiday Market Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 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 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, “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, $170 for couples and two T-shirts. VIP tables are $550 for eight tickets and a 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. 13

Free childbirth class

A free childbirth class for expecting parents will be given on Nov. 13 from 4-7 p.m. at the Southern Tennessee Employee Development Center, 1397 South College St., Winchester. Register online at southerntnwinchester.com or email Catherine Chappell, BSN, RN at catherine.chappell@lpnt.net. 

Nov. 24

Tis the Season

The second annual Tis the Season event 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 kids’ 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 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 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, a cash bar and baked goodies.

Dec. 1-2

Cowan Christmas Market & Parade

The Cowan Christmas Market is Dec. 1 from 4-9 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Monterey Station in Cowan. The Cowan Christmas Parade is Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. in Cowan. Visit cowanparade.org.

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 authentic, German-style Christkindlmarkt experience features a 26-foot-tall Christmas tree display, food trucks and vendors.

Dec. 5

Blood drive

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

Dec. 9

Rudolph Run 5K

A Rudolph Run 5K will be held Dec. 9 starting at 7:30 a.m. beginning and ending at Sisk Cleaners parking lot in Winchester. Proceeds benefit Animal Harbor. Early-bird registration is $25 per person. Cost is $35 after Oct. 15. For children younger than 12, the cost is $15. A T-shirt is guaranteed with registration by Dec. 1. Enjoy door prizes, a Christmas costume contest, a swag bag and more.

Dec. 11

Free childbirth class

A free childbirth class for expecting parents will be held on Dec. 11 from 4-7 p.m. at the Southern Tennessee Employee Development Center, 1397 South College St., Winchester. Register online at southerntnwinchester.com or email Catherine Chappell, BSN, RN at catherine.chappell@lpnt.net. 

Dec. 29

Blood drive

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

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