Bears that Care Toy Drive

The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Bears that Care Toy Drive is underway with drop off of new, unwrapped toys at Hall Furniture and the Franklin County Judicial Center. Those interesting in applying to receive toys from the toy drive may do so through the Bears That Care Facebook page or through an application at the Franklin County Judicial Center, 440 George Fraley Parkway, Winchester.

Flu shots

The Franklin County Health Department, located at 266 Joyce Lane in Winchester, is now providing free flu vaccines to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is needed.

Nov. 16

SCHRA meeting

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

Nov. 18

Night in Little Italy

The Decherd Knights of Columbus will serve their Night in Little Italy spaghetti dinner Saturday from 5-7 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Church Parish Center in Decherd. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and younger. Eat in or take out.

Winter expo

Everyone is invited to a winter expo Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Franklin County Senior Citizens Center, located at 74 Clover Dr. in Winchester.

Wobble Gobble 5K

Join in for the Tullahoma Wobble Gobble 5k Run and Walk on Saturday at 8 a.m. starting at 136 West Lincoln Street in Tullahoma.

Nov. 24

Tis the Season

The second annual Tis the Season 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 kid 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. 25

Manchester Christmas Parade

The Manchester Christmas Parade will be held on Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. starting on McMinnville Highway in Manchester and ending at Fred Deadman Park in Manchester. The theme is “Christmas at the Movies.”

Nov. 28

Town-hall meeting

A town-hall meeting will be held on Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at South Middle School with Dr. Cary Holman providing information on third/fourth-grade retention/promotion.

FCDP meeting

Join in for the Franklin County Democratic Party’s zoom meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84253526816.

Nov. 29-Dec. 3

Trees of Christmas

Join in for Christmas fun during Trees of Christmas from Nov. 29 through Dec. 3 at the South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson Street, 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

Sewanee tree lighting

The Sewanee Business Alliance will hold the annual Sewanee Village Tree Lighting on Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m. in Angel Park, located on University Avenue in Sewanee. Enjoy caroling and a visit from Santa who will light the village tree and pose for photos with children. Drinks and refreshments will be available. Bring an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food to donate if possible. Visit www.sewaneevillage.com for information.

Tullahoma Christmas Parade

The Tullahoma Christmas Parade will be held on 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 Street, Tullahoma. Enjoy beverages, a cash bar and baked goodies.

Dec. 1-22

Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees will be held Dec. 1-22 at the Manchester Arts Center, 128 East Main St., Manchester. Visit artscentermanchester.com.

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

Christmas in Lynchburg

Everyone is invited to enjoy Christmas in Lynchburg on Dec. 2 starting at noon at 196 Main Street in Lynchburg.

Christmas Festival

Everyone is invited to the Bains Orchard Christmas Festival on Dec. 2 from 3-8 p.m. at 2163 Bains Road in Hillsboro. Cost is $5 per vehicle. Enjoy carolers, photos with Santa, vendors and food trucks.

Fayetteville’s Christmas parade

Fayetteville’s Christmas parade is Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. The parade starts at the Thornton Taylor Bypass, proceeds north on Main Avenue and ends at Washington Street.

Dec. 3

Holiday Tour of Homes

The Tullahoma Day Care Center’s Holiday Tour of Homes benefit event is Dec. 3 from 1-5 p.m. with a tour of four unique properties along with the South Jackson Performing Arts Center’s Trees of Christmas event and a silent auction from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Ticket are $25 each. Visit tullahomadaycare.com for more information.

Dec. 5

Alzheimer’s support meeting

Alzheimer’s Tennessee will provide a support meeting on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. at Brookdale Senior Living in Tullahoma.

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 Parkway West, Belvidere.

F.C. Republican Ladies

The Franklin County Republican Ladies Christmas party is Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Life Center. Bring an appetizer or finger dessert to share. A raffle for a community charity, great food and fun is planned.

Dec. 6

Alzheimer’s support meeting

Alzheimer’s Tennessee will provide a support meeting on Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Tullahoma. Lunch will be served. Call 931-434-2348 for reservations on the Friday before the meeting.

Dec. 7

SCHRA meetings

The South Central Human Resource Agency property, nominating, budget/audit/appropriations, nominating/bylaws and personnel/policies and procedures committees meet on Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at Stone Theater, Keestone Resort, Loretto prior to the Governing Board meeting at 5 p.m. 

Dec. 9

Rudolph Run 5K

A Rudolph Run 5K will be held on Dec. 9 starting at 7:30 a.m. and beginning and ending at Sisk Cleaners’ parking lot in Winchester. Proceeds benefit Animal Harbor. Cost is $35. For children younger than 12, 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.

Christmas market

A Christmas market will be held on Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tims Ford State Park. Come out and enjoy shopping from a variety of vendors and food trucks while spending time with family and friends.

Santa comes to town

Santa comes to town on Dec. 9 at the Kiwanis building, 113 North College Street, Winchester. Register from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy free hot dogs, chili and hot chocolate. Drawings will be held every 30 minutes for bikea, toys and electronic giveaways. Sponsored by Kiwanis of F.C.

Free pancake breakfast

Enjoy a free pancake breakfast with Santa at First United Methodist Church on Dec. 9 from 8-10 a.m. in conjunction with the Kiwanis event featuring Santa. Sponsored by the Franklin County A.M. Rotary Club.

Dec. 11

Free childbirth class

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

Dec. 22 – Jan. 5

Christmas break

Franklin County public schools will be closed for Christmas break from Dec. 22 through Jan. 5, 2024. Teachers return for staff development on Jan. 5, 2024. Students return on Jan. 8, 2024.

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 South College Street, Winchester.

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