April 13

Kindergarten registration

Franklin County kindergarten registration will be held today from 1-5 p.m. at the school the child is zoned to attend during the 2023-24 school year. A child must reach age 5 by Aug. 15 to enroll for the fall. Bring a birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization record and physician’s physical report and proof of residency. For information, call Patti Limbaugh at 931-967-0626.

Business Expo & Marketplace

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Expo and Marketplace today from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Monterey Station, located at 104 Monterey St. in Cowan. The public is invited. Admission is $5 (younger than 12 free). Enjoy more than 90 vendors, food trucks, a kid zone and more than 100 door prizes. For information, call 931-967-6788.

April 15

Easter egg hunt

The community-wide Easter egg hunt at Townsend Community Center, 910 Shepherd St., Winchester, has been rescheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Fish fry

The Broadview Volunteer Fire Department will host a fundraiser fish fry on Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at the fire station, located at 5253 Lynchburg Road, Winchester. Plates include fish, fries, chicken, beans, slaw, hush puppies, dessert and drinks. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger are free. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 for their 50/50 raffle drawing.

Night in Little Italy

The Decherd Knights of Columbus will host their famous Night in Little Italy spaghetti dinner on Saturday from 5-7 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Church Parish Center, 2037 Decherd Blvd., Decherd. The dinner will be served on china plates and will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, drinks and homemade desserts. Adult tickets are $10 and children younger than 12 are $5. All are welcome to eat in or take out.

Truck and Motorcycle Show

The 12^th semi-annual Pack the Park Car Club Truck and Motorcycle Show will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at John L. Sanders Park, 117 College St., Decherd. Enjoy music, door prizes and much more. For information, call Norman at 931-308-6977.

Slawburger Festival

Fayetteville Main Street will present its annual Slawburger Festival on the Fayetteville Square on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy slawburgers, live music, contests, vendors, a 5K/10K and shopping.

April 16

F.C. Historical Society

The Franklin County Historical Society’s spring meeting will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Walker Farm, 1942 Greasy Cove Road, Huntland. The presentation will include a history of the house built in 1905 by John Rich and two VanZandt men from Salem who moved to Texas and became famous. This will be followed by the history of the cowboy and cowgirl in American, how Tennessee played a role in that and how a company in Franklin County still plays a vital role today. Everyone is welcome.

April 20

Family fun night

The Franklin County Republican Party invites everyone to a family fun night on April 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 817 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester. Enjoy food trucks, live music and games for children with fellow Republicans.

April 20-22

Motlow performance

The performance of “Chicago” will be held April 20-22 at 7 p.m. at Motlow College. Tickets are $12 each or $6 for students with a Motlow ID at the door.

April 21

Secrets of the Garden

The “Secrets of the Garden” artwork display can be viewed now through April 30 at Artisan Depot Gallery, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan. A meet-the-artist reception will be held on April 21 from 5-7 p.m. with refreshments and surprises.

April 21-23

Trails & Trilliums

Trails and Trilliums will be held April 21-23 at the Beersheba Springs Conference Center. Learn more at trailsandtrilliums.org or email Margaret Matens at margaretmatens@gmail.com.

April 22

United in Spirits

United Way of Highway 55 will hold its second annual United in Spirits fundraiser on BBQ Hill overlooking the Jack Daniel’s distillery on April 22 from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased at highway55unitedway.org/united-in-spirits2023/ or by calling 931-455-5678.

Ride for Rev

The second annual memorial Ride for Rev in remembrance of J.T. “Rev” Steele will be held on April 22 with registration from 9-10 a.m. at the VFW, located at 6200 AEDC Road, Estill Springs. The ride starts at 10 a.m. and will end at Daddy Billy’s, 119 NW Atlantic St., Tullahoma. Registration is $20 per bike or $25 with a rider. Rain date is May 13. Proceeds go to local charities. To make a donation, call 931-308-7339.

April 23

Health seminar

Everyone is invited to attend a free health seminar by Magda Sparrow from the Wildwood Lifestyle Center on April 23 from 2-5 p.m. at the Decherd Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 200 N. Diagonal St., Decherd. Magda will share her deep knowledge of plants and her firsthand experiences making her own herbal remedies she uses both at home and in the field. She will also give step-by-step advice on the use of herbal medicine for the treatment of a wide range of complaints.  

April 27

Spring Concert

Motlow State Community College will present its Spring Concert on April 27 at 7 p.m. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. To reserve a seat, call 931-393-1709.

April 29

Fish fry

The Belvidere Firemen’s indoor fish fry will be held on April 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring all-you-can-eat at the Belvidere Community Center, 349 Belvidere Road, Belvidere. Enjoy fish, barbecue chicken, chicken strips, hushpuppies, fries, baked beans, slaw, drinks and homemade desserts. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-12 and free for 3 and younger. Enjoy music by the Sims Family, Chuck Holcomb, The Old Time Christians, Journey Home and Final Crossing. The Belvidere Valley Lawn and Garden Pullers Association pulling competition is free at this location starting at noon. To enter the competition, call 931-273-9314. For fish-fry information, call 931-636-4488.

Babies in Bloom Baby Fair

Southern Tennessee Regional Health Service will hold a Babies in Bloom Community Baby Fair on April 29 form 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hospital, located at 185 Hospital Road, Winchester. Enjoy local vendors, door prizes, refreshments, education and more.

Spring in the Hollow

Spring in the Hollow will be held all day on April 29 in downtown Lynchburg and Wiseman Park starting at 8 a.m. featuring a plant sale, arts and crafts, a birdhouse auction, a finest-spring-hat contest, a 5k color run and a fun run (register at 7 a.m.) and more. Visit lynchburgtn.com.

Poker run

The Petersburg Community Cultural Coalition poker run is April 29 at 10 a.m. Register at 9 a.m. Each poker hand is $20. Prizes will be awarded. For details, call 615-557-3022.

Vendor fair

Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Winchester will hold a vendor fair on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 32 Memorial Dr., Winchester. For booth information, call 931-967-0200.  

HunterGirl & Noah Thompson

“American Idol” winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl will perform live in concert on April 29 at 5 p.m. at The Old Gray entertainment venue located at 3781 Monterey Hwy. in Monterey. For tickets and information, visit theoldgray.com.

April 30

Jazz on Jackson

The South Jackson Performing Arts Center will present Jazz on Jackson on April 30 at 2:30 p.m. featuring The Cayolle/Stevens Jazz Group. For tickets, go to southjackson.org.

May 3

STLS

The Southern Tennessee Ladies’ Society meets on May 3 at 10 a.m. (social time at 9:30 a.m.) at the Franklin County Country Club. The program will be an introduction of the society’s scholarship recipients. The buffet luncheon is $15. For reservations, call Tina at 931-967-4813 or email reply2stls@att.net. 

May 5

Spring Wriggle

The Spring Wriggle will be held on May 5 from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Winchester featuring art, merchant events and a music crawl.

May 6

FCHS 70s Decade Reunion

All Franklin County High School classes from 1960 through the 1990s are welcome to attend a FCHS 70s Decades Reunion on May 6 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Belvidere Community Center, 349 Belvidere Road, Belvidere. Food wagons will be available. This is a BYOB event with coolers welcome. Sodas and water will be provided inside the event. Photos will be taken at 7 p.m. The Hairy Canary Band will perform starting at 8 p.m. Raffle prizes will be given out. Cost for couples is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Singles cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For more information, email mikewright0154@gmail.com.

High on the Hog Poker Run

Brothers of the Wheel will sponsor a High on the Hog Poker Run on May 6 starting with registration at 10 a.m. at Pavilion No. 3 in the Winchester City Park. Cost is $20 per bike. Rain date is May 13. For information, call 256-724-2461 or 931-607-6407.

Model-train show

American Legion Post 44 will hold a model-train show on May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 110 N. Vine St., Winchester. Admission is $5 for adults with children younger than 12 free when accompanied by a paying adult. Vendor tables are available for $15 each. For information, call 931-308-8914.

May 13

One Day Community Outreach

Everyone is welcome to attend the One Day Community Outreach on May 13 starting at 8:30 a.m. at First United Methodist and First Baptist churches of Winchester. Free services offered include medical, dental and vision screenings, haircuts, family portraits, food boxes and more. For information, call 931-967-2121 or email mclark37398@gmail.com or mcluttrell5@gmail.com.

Double Steak Showdown

The Tims Ford Double Steak Showdown will be held on May 13 starting at 10 a.m. at the Winchester City Park, 1561 Phillip Fulmer Pkwy., Winchester. Cash prizes will be presented in a number of categories, including steak, sausage, tater and kids burger. Sign up at steakcookoffs.com. For more information, call 931-308-7326.

High on the Hog Cruise-In

The Franklin County Kiwanis High on the Hog Festival will hold a Cruise-In on May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Winchester City Park. Visit highonthehogfestival.com for information.

May 17-21

High on the Hog Festival

The High on the Hog Festival will be held May 17-21 at Winchester City Park featuring a cookoff, cruise-in, crafts, vendors, a carnival and more. Visit highonthehogfestival.com for details.

May 18

Huntland graduation

Huntland’s graduation ceremony will be held on May 18. Contact the school to get details about graduation ceremonies at 931-361-0300.

May 19

FCHS graduation

Franklin County High School’s graduation ceremony will be held on May 19 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 24

Roadside checkpoint

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

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 3

FCHS Class of 1973

The Franklin County High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50^th 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 one. Mail payment to: Class of 73 reunion, c/o Lynda Fernander, PO Box 142, Cowan, TN 37398. Call 931-308-8928 with questions.

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 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 on July 4 at dusk.

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 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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