Happenings in May 18, 2023, edition

Volunteer training

Compassus invites new volunteers to volunteer orientation and training on Friday and Tuesday from 1-5 p.m. at Compassus, 1805 N. Jackson St., Tullahoma. Another training opportunity will be offered for prospective volunteers on June 1 and June 6 from 1-5 p.m. Info, call Julia Logan-Mayes at 931-455-9118.

May 18-21

High on the Hog Festival

The High on the Hog Festival will continue tonight through Sunday at Winchester City Park featuring a cook off, cruise-in, crafts, vendors, a carnival and more. Visit highonthehogfestival.com for details.

May 18

Huntland graduation

Huntland’s graduation ceremony will be held tonight. Contact the school for details at 931-361-0300.

Spring fling

The Parkview Retirement Community, 1601 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, invites all seniors age 55 and older to a spring fling today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. featuring live music, games, food and giveaways.  For information, call 931-222-4800.

May 19

Commodity day

A commodity food distribution will be held for Franklin County residents only on Friday from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 1041 Wilton Circle, Winchester. For information, call 931-967-1438.

HOTH concert

Michael Corin and Buddy Jewell will perform in a free music concert on Friday starting at 6:30 p.m. at the High on the Hog Festival in Winchester City Park.

FCHS graduation

Franklin County High School’s graduation ceremony will be held on Friday with Project Graduation, an all-night, supervised celebration for the graduates, following the ceremonies. For information on donating to Project Graduation, call 931-308-0589 or email originalwalls@gmail.com.

May 20

Open house

Pioneer Motorcycles, 962 AEDC Road, Winchester, will hold its annual open house and swap meet on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Used motorcycles will be raffled, and there will be door prizes, special pricing, food trucks and more.

Adoption event

A spring-fling adoption event featuring a cookout, yard and bake sale will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tullahoma Animal Shelter, 942 Maplewood Ave., Tullahoma. Everyone is invited to meet dogs and find some bargains. Donations are welcome with all proceeds benefitting the shelter.

Fish fry

A fish fry will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Decherd Masonic Lodge #567, 101 Mary Sharp Drive, Decherd.

5K Run & Walk

High on the Hog’s third annual 5K Run & Walk will be held on Saturday starting at 8 a.m. at the Rotary Soccer Complex in Winchester City Park. Check-in is at 7 a.m. Register at ultrasignup.com.

Disc-golf tournament

A High on the Hog disc-golf tournament will be held on Saturday at Winchester City Park. Visit highonthehogfestival.com for details.

May 21

100th anniversary celebration

Everyone is invited to celebrate Cowan Elementary School’s 100th anniversary on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the school where a time capsule will be on display.

May 24

Roadside checkpoint

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a roadside-safety checkpoint on May 24 at 9 a.m. at Highway 130 and Old Estill Road.

May 27

Open house

Promise Manor, 686 Motlow Barn Road, Lynchburg, will hold an open house on May 27 from 1-5 p.m.

May 29

Walk to remember

A Memorial Day walk to remember will be held May 29 at 7:30 a.m. starting at B&B Corner Shop, 101 Main St., Huntland. All are welcome to join in to honor soldiers and first responders who have died.

Memorial Day service

Area residents are urged to attend the annual Memorial Day service on May 29 at 10 a.m. at the Franklin Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, located on Cowan Highway in Winchester.

May 30

Storm-spotter class

A free, online SKYWARN storm-spotter class will be held on May 30 from 6-8 p.m. SKYWARN is a volunteer program of trained weather spotters across the nation who provide timely and accurate reports of hazardous weather to the National Weather Service. For information, visit weather.gov/hun, email Jeremy.Buckles@noaa.gov, email Anthony.Cavallucci@noaa.gov or call 423-586-3771.

June 1

SCHRA

South Central Human Resource Agency Budget/Audit/Appropriations, Property and Personnel committees meet on June 1 at 10 a.m. followed by the SCHRA Governing Board at 11 a.m. at 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville.

June 2

Gospel music concert

A Gospel music concert will be held on June 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Huntland Community Center featuring the Malcolm Gardner Family, Sims Family and The Gardners.

June 3

FCHS Class of 1973

The Franklin County High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion on June 3 from 7-11 p.m. at the Franklin County Country Club featuring food and a DJ. Cost is $40 per couple or $25 for individuals. Mail payment to: Class of 73 reunion, c/o Lynda Fernander, PO Box 142, Cowan, TN 37318. Call 931-308-8528 with questions.

Gatsby Gala

The South Jackson Performing Arts Center in Tullahoma will present its Gatsby Gala on June 3 at 7 p.m. For tickets, call 931-455-5321 or visit southjackson.org.

June 7

Hope, Change, Heal

A free, one-day recovery training conference, “Hope, Change, Heal,” along with a free lunch will be held for all interested community members on June 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South Central Human Resource Agency office, 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville. Local and state speakers will offer various sessions on substance abuse and recovery programs. Vendors from across the state specializing in treatment, prevention, housing and other recovery-related aspects will be available. For more information or to register, email tpatterson@schra.us or call 931-433-7182, ext. 1151.

June 12-16

Junior Ranger Camp

A Junior Ranger Camp for 6-8-year-olds will be held June 12-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Nature Center inside Tims Ford State Park. Campers will learn about a variety of outdoor topics and skills. Cost is $70 and will include a T-shirt, drawstring bag, snacks and activities. Space is limited. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

June 17

Golf Fore Paws

Animal Harbor’s Golf Fore Paws fundraiser, a four-person scramble event, will be held on June 17 with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. at The Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park. To register, visit animalharbor.org or call Emily Holland at 931-308-8785.

June 19-23

Spirit of America Boating Camp

The Spirit of America Youth Boating Camp will be held June 19-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 12-15-year-olds at the recreation hall located inside Tims Ford State Park. Students will learn water safety, receive a Tennessee boating license and experience three days of water training with multiple types of boats. Space is limited. Cost is $85. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

June 23-24

Frontier Days

Lynchburg’s annual Frontier Days will be held June 23-24 in downtown Lynchburg featuring vendors, music, games, food trucks, fireworks, carnival rides and more. Friday hours are 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit lynchburg.com.

June 26-30

Junior Ranger Camp

A Junior Ranger Camp for 9-11-year-olds will be held June 26-30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Nature Center inside Tims Ford State Park. Cost is $70 and will include a T-shirt, drawstring bag, snacks and activities. Space is limited. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

July 4

Fireworks show

Twin Creeks Marina and the City of Winchester will host their 4th of July Thunder Over the Lake fireworks show viewable from the Winchester City Park or from a boat on the lake at dusk on July 4.

July 17-21

Junior Ranger Camp

A Junior Ranger Camp for 12-15-year-olds will be held July 17-21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Nature Center inside Tims Ford State Park. Campers will learn about a variety of outdoor topics and skills. Cost is $70 and will include a T-shirt, drawstring bag, snacks and activities. Space is limited. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

July 21

Sobriety checkpoint

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will hold a sobriety checkpoint on July 21 at 9 p.m. at Awalt and Mansford roads.

July 24-28

Spirit of America Boating Camp

The Spirit of America Youth Boating Camp will be held July 24-28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 12-15-year-olds at the recreation hall located inside Tims Ford State Park. Students will learn water safety, receive a Tennessee boating license and experience three days of water training with multiple types of boats. Space is limited. Cost is $85. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

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