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Celebrate Johnny and June Cash in Franklin

March 1, 2023 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

Country icons Johnny Cash and June Carter were married in Franklin, Kentucky on March 1, 1968. To celebrate, the Simpson County Tourism is hosting an inaugural Walk the Line – A Johnny and June Pop […]

Happy Birthday, SOKY Happenings!

June 5, 2026 0

I doubt there are more than two or three people that notice the small bit of info on the SOKY Happenings Contents page that tells the volume and issue numbers. Heck, most people in today’s [...]
WCPL’s Summer Reading Program: Not JUST for Kids!

June 5, 2026 0

While the primary goal of the Warren County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is to help kids in school avoid the “summer slide” that impedes educational progress, its secondary aims are to pull in readers [...]
On Stage and On the Screen: Entertainment at The Capitol

June 5, 2026 0

Visiting downtown Bowling Green has been a treat for both locals and out-of-towners for decades! With the addition of new businesses and community events in and around Fountain Square in recent years, the downtown scene [...]
Summer Memories Await at SKYPAC!

June 5, 2026 0

The summer months are officially here, and that means more time for fun, making memories, and spending time with the people you love most. Make SKYPAC one of your go-to destinations this summer for experiences [...]

Light Up The Capitol / Authors In Conversation

November 5, 2023 Comments Off on Light Up The Capitol / Authors In Conversation

One finds both joy and pain managing a beautiful historic venue such as The Capitol. First – there is joy – much joy! Walking through doors into a space located on the site where thousands [...]
It’s a horse’s world

August 2, 2021 Comments Off on It’s a horse’s world

Rainhill had very special visitors in June. The youth group from the Bowling Green Cumberland Presbyterian Church arrived with fence paint, brushes, rollers and a wonderful. “We’re ready to work” attitude. What a blessing for [...]
Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave – A necessary treat

February 2, 2024 Comments Off on Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave – A necessary treat

Thank you for allowing us to continue to serve you as we enter our 8th year offering our community Halotherapy – a unique experience in our authentic Himalayan Salt Cave filled with six tons of [...]
Franklin-Simpson Small Town Christmas

October 28, 2025 Comments Off on Franklin-Simpson Small Town Christmas

December in Franklin, Kentucky is a magical time for our historic downtown district. Franklin boasts thousands of lights and Christmas decorations in every direction you look. The lights that were added to our courthouse in [...]