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 today 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 today from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. featuring snacks, giveaways and more

Fright Night dinner

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

Oct. 13

BBQ competition

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

Oct. 14

Cruisin’ for the Vets

American Patriot VFW Post 1893 Woods Reservoir will host its second annual Cruisin’ for the Vets Car, Truck and Bike Show on Saturday (rain date Sunday) with registration starting at 9 a.m. at Winchester City Park located on Highway 130. Registration for vehicles or bikes is $15 ($10 for second). Dash plaques will be presented to the first 50 vehicles and 25 bikes with all makes and models welcome. Vehicles and bikes will be judged by registered operators. Enjoy trophies, door prizes and great food with all proceeds going to needy veterans. Call Wayne Sanders at 931-580-2313 for information.

Fish fry

A fish-fry fundraiser will be held on Saturday 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 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.

Class of 1965 reunion

The Franklin County High School Class of 1965 will hold a class reunion on Saturday 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 Saturday 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 Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at 209 N.W. 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 Saturday 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. 12-31

Halloween display

The Brockman Dancing Lights drive-thru Halloween display is ready for viewing at 1826 Dabbs Ford Road in Decherd. Hours are Sunday through Thursday from dark until 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from dark until 11 p.m. Tune in to 100.1. Visit the Brockman Dancing Lights Facebook page for updates.

Oct. 17

DAV meeting

Disabled American Veterans Chapter #71 (Franklin County and beyond) will meet on 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.

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.

Head Start meetings

The South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meets on Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the SCHRA office in Fayetteville.

Oct. 20

AngelFest Celebration

The Sewanee Business Alliance and the University of the South welcome everyone to their AngelFest Celebration on Oct. 20 at Angel Park in Sewanee to welcome the University’s new vice chancellor, Rob Pearigen. Children’s activities begin at 5 p.m. followed by a performance by the band Entice at 7 p.m. Food trucks will offer a wide selection of cuisine. University Avenue will be temporarily closed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Shuttle services will be offered.

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.

Turkey Trot

The Hospice 5K Turkey Trot and One-Mile Fun Run will be held on Oct. 21 at Tims Ford State Park. Check in at 7:30 a.m. at the visitor center. The race starts at 9 a.m. with runners and walkers of all ages welcome in-person or virtually. Register by noon on Oct. 6 to be guaranteed a shirt. Register online at hospiceofthehighlandrimfoundation.org or at the visitor center, email HHRF@lighttube.net or call 931-563-7439. Cost is $35 each and $100 for up to five individuals. Awards and refreshments will be provided.

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. 22

Democratic potluck

All Democrats and citizens for good government are invited to a potluck supper on Oct. 22 starting at 2:30 p.m. at Pavilion No. 3 in Winchester City Park.

Open house

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School will host an open house on Oct. 22 from 2-4 p.m. The school is located at 290 Quintard Road in Sewanee.

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 email 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 Oct. 27 from 1-7 p.m. at Winchester Church of Christ, 1230 South College St., Winchester.

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat will be held at the Farmers Market, 851 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester, on Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m. Join in for candy and costumes. 

Oct. 27-28

Haunted Island

The Haunted Island at Devil’s Step will be held Oct. 27 starting at 5 p.m. and 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. 28

Fish fry

The Belvidere firemen’s fish fry will be held on Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Belvidere Community Center, 349 Belvidere Road in Belvidere. Enjoy live bluegrass music. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fish, barbecue chicken, chicken strips, homemade desserts and sides. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for ages 4-12 and free for children younger than 4. A tractor pull will be held free at the same location starting at noon.

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 the 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.

Chili cook-off

The annual Fire on the Mountain Chili Cook-off will be held on Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hannah Pickett Park in Monteagle. Enjoy arts and crafts and children’s activities. Sample chili for $5. Email info@southcumberlandchamber.com or call 931-924-5353 for information.

Tool and Craft Sale

The Tennessee Valley Woodworker’s annual Tool and Craft Sale is Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the New Parish Hall at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 E. Lincoln St., Tullahoma. Come and shop for pre-owned tools and handmade crafts just in time for holiday gift-making and gift-giving.

Oct. 29

Boo Bash

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