Things To Do
September, 2010
Special
4 Pig’n in the Grove State Championship BBQ Cook-off World-class barbeque comes to Williamson County as championship teams from several states descend on historic College Grove for prizes, cash and recognition. Also included are artisan vendors, the Show & Shine Car Show, KidsZone and live music. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. 615.427.8352
Gospel Singing at Taylors Chapel, FWB, 5890 Natchez Trace Road in Williamson County featuring Alan Sibley & The Magnolia Ramblers. Supper begins at 6:30 p.m., singing at 7:30 p.m. 615.799.2589
11 Katie Reed Golf Classic held at Henry Horton State Park, begins at 7 a.m. Cost is $90 per player. 615.368.7278
Friends of Bowie Nature Park Silent Auction held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Nature Fest, Fairview’s largest community event located at 7211 Bowie Lake Road off of Highway 100. 615.799.2248
11-12 Celebrate 100 Years Hillsboro United Methodist Church, 5313 Old Highway 96 in Leiper's Fork, kicks off its centennial anniversary with its 20th Annual Fall Festival on the 11th at 4:30 p.m. when the festival offers Smokin' Joe's Bar B Q dinner plates with homemade trimmings, a country store with home baked and canned goods and a children's game area. Silent and live auctions with antiques, theme baskets, baked goods and other treasures are highlighted by a Wilda Moss directed hand stitched quilt and an original John Gibson-crafted coffee table. At 11 a.m. on the 12th, a celebratory service held under the tent recognizes the church's first 100 years followed by a covered dish supper. 615.595.0155
18 Bethel Community Club Annual Fish Fry, 4357 Skelley Road in Maury County. Fish is served starting at 3 p.m. Chicken is also available; plates come with all the trimmings. Homemade cakes and pies for dessert, a silent auction and live music by the Homer Dever Band begins at 6 p.m. All proceeds go to the Bethel Volunteer Fire Department. To know more, call 931.682.2398.
The Third Annual Betty Pratt Memorial Spaghetti Dinner at the Hillsboro/Leipers Fork Recreation Center from 5 to 9 p.m. The center transforms into an Italian restaurant that offers spaghetti, salad, drink and bread for the low price of $7. Children 7 and under eat for free. Enjoy the music of Bobby Mahan & The High Plains Drifters with Special Guest Alicia Battle in the auditorium. Miss Betty will be there in spirit as her memory is honored; benefitting the Hillsboro/Leipers Fork Youth Sports Programs. 615.364.9152.
Saddle Up! Country Ride 'n' Roll Concert Event sponsored by Avenue Bank and held at Duke It Out Farm, 4105 Columbia Pike in Franklin, three powerhouse songwriters perform in an intimate outdoor setting. Held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. John Bettis, Don Schlitz and Gary Nicholson entertain after dinner. $75 per ticket purchased by September 16 or $100 at the door. To purchase, visit www.saddleupnashville.org.
24-25 Columbia's 15th Annual Southern Fried Fest This Maury County celebration named for the region's favorite cooking style has, in addition to fabulous foods and live music, a Classic Car Show, Cooking Challenge, Scarecrow Contest, Kid Zone & Video Arcade, 5K Run, Arts and Crafts and much more. Headliners include the WannaBeatles, Doug Stone & Ricochet. www.southernfriedfest.com
25 Remote Control Airplane Fly In, day-long at The Preston Farm, Leiper's Fork.
Cork in the Fork in Leiper's Fork from 6 to 10 p.m. The Leipers Fork Community Association offers an evening of wine-tasting up and down its historic neighborhood of shops and eateries made available by Lipman, The Martin Foundation and many more generous sponsors. This year has more wines, foods and tasting stations. Carefully selected Williamson and Maury County restaurants present offerings of the best of their menus paired with fine wines and/or micro brewed beers. The popular cigar bar tent is expanded, as well as the silent auction. The evening's pinnacle is a live performance by Buxton Hughes. Benefitting Save the Franklin Theatre, Happy Tales Humane and LFCA. $100 or $175/couple. 615.791.7996 or corkinthefork.com.
25-26 High Meadow Alpacas Open House, 3400 Floyd Road, outside Leiper's Fork on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy yarn spinning exhibitions, shop a wide selection of alpaca felt crafts, sweaters, socks, rugs and more; as well as the exceptionally soft, sweet-natured alpacas. No cost. 615.373.0171 or www.highmeadowalpacas.net.
Things To Do Every Week
September
Every Wednesday
Music City Roots WSM's live radio show and concert held at the Loveless Barn, 8400 Highway 100, Nashville. Doors open at 6, show begins at 7. Tickets available at 615.207.3680
Dine & Dance at Puckett’s in Leiper’s Fork, 4142 Old Hillsboro Road, from 7 to 10 p.m. 615.794.1308
Every Thursday
Open Mic Night at Puckett’s in Leiper’s Fork, 4142 Old Hillsboro Road, from 6 to 8 p.m. 615.794.1308
Every Friday
College Grove Country/Bluegrass held at the College Grove Community Center, 8601 Horton Highway from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Every Friday night enjoy a variety of local musicians and a spacious dance floor. 615.330.8757
Music in the Vines from 5 to 9 p.m. at Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road. Live music. 615.395.0102
Puckett’s After Hours in Leiper’s Fork, 4142 Old Hillsboro Road. A variety of songwriters, musicians and bands; Cover charge is $10; reservations required. Dinner begins at 6 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m. 615.794.1308
Square Market & Café Free Live Music on the square in Columbia. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and entertainment is from 6 to 9 p.m. 931.840.3636
Every Saturday
Bethel Farmers’ Market held at 4357 Skelley Road. 931.682.2398 or 931.682.2315
Bethesda Market Dinner & Music, 4965 Bethesda Duplex Road, live music along with delicious dinner specials, beginning at 6 p.m. 615.794.5586 or bethesdamarket.com
Music in the Vines from 5 to 9 p.m. at Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road. Live music. 615.395.0102
Live Music at Puckett’s in Leiper’s Fork, 4142 Old Hillsboro Road. A variety of songwriters, musicians and bands; Cover charge is $10; reservations required. Dinner begins at 6 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m. 615.794.1308 or puckettsgrocery.com
Square Market & Café Free Live Music on the square in Columbia. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and entertainment is from 6 to 9 p.m. 931.840.3636 or squaremarketcafe.com
Every Sunday
Music in the Vines from 2 to 6 p.m. at Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road. Live music. 615.395.0102
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