March 25

Father Daughter Dance

The United Way of Franklin County Father Daughter Dance will be held Saturday from 6-8:30 p.m. at Monterey Station in Cowan. Photos begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person on sale at Citizens Community Bank in Winchester. Only 400 tickets will be sold.

Household hazardous waste

Franklin County Solid Waste will hold its household hazardous waste disposal day Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 419 Joyce Lane, Winchester. Bring all your paint, chemicals, cleaners, fluorescent bulbs and other hazardous waste for disposal. Call 931-967-1139 for details.

March 29

Women’s History Month

The University of Tennessee Space Institute will hold a Women’s History Month celebration Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the UTSI auditorium, 411 B.H. Goethert Parkway, Tullahoma. Chandra Alston, vice president of human resources at the UT Health Science Center, will be the guest speaker. A reception will follow. This is a free event and is open to the public.

March 30

Potluck

Bring a favorite dish to share at the potluck lunch on March 30 at 11 a.m. at the Franklin County Senior Center, 74 Clover Dr., Winchester.

April 1

Community egg hunt

A community Easter egg hunt, hosted by the Estill Springs Nazarene Church, will be held on April 1 at 11 a.m. at Estill Springs Park featuring 300 prizes. Enjoy a free lunch along with door prizes. Everyone is welcome.

Chili supper/silent auction

A chili supper benefit will be held for police officer Dustin Pate on April 1 at 5 p.m. at the Capitol Hill Community Center, 5601 AEDC Road, Estill Springs. Cost is $10 for chili, dessert and drink. A silent auction will also be held. Proceeds will assist Pate’s family with medical expenses associated with a kidney transplant. Donations may also be made by Venmo to @BrittanyPate.

Decherd Potato Festival

The Decherd Potato Festival will be held April 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 200 East Main St., Decherd, featuring a parade, bands, a seed swap, axe-throwing, a kids zone, a recipe contest, food trucks, a silent auction and vendors. Visit the event’s page on Facebook.

70s dance

A 70s dance will be held at the Franklin County Senior Center, 74 Clover Dr., Winchester, on April 1 from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $5. Wear your 70’s attire. The public is welcome to attend.

First Saturdays

First Saturdays kicks off for the season on April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with vendors selling their wares around the Fayetteville downtown square.

April 4

Franklin County preschool registration

Franklin County preschool applications will be accepted on April 4 from 1-5 p.m. at the school that parents wish their child to attend in the 2023-24 school year. The child must be 4 years old by Aug. 15 to apply. Bring a birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization record and current physical report, proof of residency (utility bill, rent receipt, etc.) and proof of income (2022 W-2’s or tax return preferred or last three consecutive pay stubs showing gross income or letter of food-stamp proof.) For information, call Patti Limbaugh at 931-967-0626.

April 5

STLS

The Southern Tennessee Ladies’ Society will meet April 5 at 10 a.m. (social time at 9:30 a.m.) at the Franklin County Country Club. The Tigress from Fayetteville will present a fashion show. The buffet luncheon is $15. For reservations, call Tina at 931-967-4813 or email reply2stls@att.net. 

April 8

Pet Wellness & Awareness Fair

A Pet Wellness and Awareness Fair will be held April 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at Animal Harbor, 56 Nor-Nan Road, Winchester. Cost to spay and neuter is $20 and rabies shots are $5 (services not performed on site). Free canine and feline vaccines, free pet pantry food by need, free education and more. Proof of income and residency in Franklin County is required. Attendees may preregister by clicking the link on Animal Harbor’s website at animalharbor.org.

Easter egg hunt

Everyone is invited to an Easter egg hunt on April 8 at 1 p.m. at Monterey Station, 104 Monterey St. in downtown Cowan.

Easter egg hunt

Everyone is invited to an Easter egg hunt on April 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, 185 Hospital Road, Winchester. Enjoy egg-hunting, prizes, face-painting, food trucks and more.

Fundraiser

A fundraiser will be held at Pioneer Motorcycles, 962 AEDC Road, Winchester, on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring door prizes, an auction, music, drinks and more with proceeds going toward medical expenses for Emily Carson.

Mountain Goat Trail Race

Registration is open for the Mountain Goat Trail Race set for April 8 featuring a 5-mile run, 2-mile walk and half-marathon. Register at mountaingoattrail.org/run.

Kindergarten registration

Franklin County kindergarten registration will be held on April 13 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 on April 13 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. More than 100 door prizes will be presented. For information, call the Chamber at 931-967-6788.

April 15

Fish fry

The Broadview Volunteer Fire Department will host a fundraiser fish fry on April 15 from 1-5 p.m. at the fire station, located at 5253 Lynchburg Road in Winchester. Plates include fish, fries, chicken, beans, slaw, hush puppies, dessert and drink. 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 April 15 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 April 15 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 April 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy slawburgers, live music, contests, vendors, a 5K/10K and shopping.

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 21-23

Trails & Trilliums

Trails and Trilliums will be held April 21-23 at the Beersheba Springs Conference Center. Register for hikes and other nature events now. Learn more at trailsandtrilliums.org or email event chair 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.

Spring Concert

Motlow 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 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. The event will be held indoors and will include fish, barbecue chicken, chicken strips, hush puppies, fries, baked beans, slaw, drinks and homemade desserts. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 and younger. Enjoy live bluegrass music featuring the Sims Family, Chuck Holcomb, The Old Time Christians, Journey Home and Final Crossing. The Belvidere Valley Lawn and Garden Pullers Association will host a pulling competition free at this location starting at noon. To enter the competition, call Mike Moore at 931-273-9314. For fish-fry information, call Ed Burns at 931-636-4488.

Babies in Bloom Baby Fair

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System 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. All are welcome.

Poker run

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

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, Tennessee. For tickets and information, visit theoldgray.com.

May 3

STLS

Southern Tennessee Ladies’ Society meets 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 their scholarship recipients. The buffet luncheon is $15. For reservations, call Tina at 931-967-4813 or email reply2stls@att.net. 

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. Sodas and water will be available inside the event. The Hairy Canary Band will perform. 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 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

Double Steak Showdown

The Tims Ford Double Steak Showdown will be held on May 13 starting at 10 a.m. at 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 24

Roadside checkpoints

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 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 or Anthony.Cavallucci@noaa.gov or call 423-586-3771.

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 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 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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