Hey all! Get ready to be a kid again at the Williamson County Fair! This year's fair takes place from August 6 to 14; that's only six days away! The Fair is held at the Ag Expo Park at 4215 Long Lane, here in Franklin, TN. Don't worry about the heat, there are plenty of indoor activities like vendor booths, food and free entertainment, and mist... [Read more...]

Well South Wind, it looks like the summer days are finally winding down...but the heat will linger on for a while. That's why this is a perfect time to visit Nashville Shores: a fantastic water park in the heart of Music City. Nashville Shores has tons of activities for the entire family! For those  who are a little more water weary, there are a... [Read more...]

Hey ladies! Have you ever wanted to feel more secure when you go out by yourself? Do you ever hear horror stories on the news and wonder what you would do in that kind of situation. Well, you won't have to worry anymore; just attend the Women's Self Defense Class this Saturday July 24, from 10 am - 12 pm at the National Academy of Martial Arts right... [Read more...]

Hey South Wind! Get your sweet tooth ready! Coming up on August 14 is the Sugar Social put on by Gabe's Gurl Event Productions. This event sounds heavenly! It's an evening of socializing, discovering, shopping, and basking in the luxury of beautiful desserts, confections, and chocolates. They will also showcase favorites and the newest tastes, including... [Read more...]

The city of Nashville has such a rich history of music. It only makes sense that it will be host to a round of American Idol auditions. Registration for the American Idol auditions began yesterday at 7 am at the Bridgestone Arena, and will continue until tomorrow, Saturday July 17 at 8 am. Auditions will begin on Saturday. If  you would like to audition,... [Read more...]

Hey South Wind! Give it up for your city! Money Magazine has named Franklin, TN one of the best 100 small cities in the U.S. How awesome is that? Money based this decision on the cities that portrayed the most jobs, great schools, safe streets, low crime, and lots of things to do around the city. It's no wonder that Franklin made the list, though... [Read more...]

Hey there South Wind! Does anyone have a really adventurous side? If so, how do you feel about being suspended about 3000 ft in the air, give or take? If you're screaming out, 'yeah! let's do it!' then you'll probably enjoy a ride in a hot air balloon at Ace High Ballooning in Lewisburg. Now, this is something that you really have to be amped up... [Read more...]

Hey South Wind! Looking for something to do, and you just need to get out of Franklin to do it? Well this event may be right up your alley. It's the Summer Concert Sereis at Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Brentwood, TN. Don't worry, it's only about 15 minutes from South Wind. This weeks' summer concert is Sunday, July 11 and will feature Who's Bad, a Michael... [Read more...]

Hey South Wind! Fireworks and cookouts aren't the only thing going on this weekend!  Around the Nashville area, there are two other events that stand out to me for this weekend: the Hot Chicken Festival, and the Let Freedom Sing festivities. "Music is the soul of Nashville and hot chicken feeds the soul of Music City." Buckshot Malone, July 1977 Just... [Read more...]