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[ July 31, 2020 ] It’s time to grow up and think of others… wear your damn mask! SOKY Events
[ April 9, 2020 ] Good news from bad times and thanks to the good guys! SOKY Events
[ March 2, 2026 ] Why Easter Moves Around Like a Holiday With Commitment Issues SOKY Events
[ March 2, 2026 ] March Into Greenville, Kentucky SOKY Events
[ March 2, 2026 ] Come Visit Riverview at Hobson Grove… Again or For the First Time! SOKY Events
[ March 2, 2026 ] Mark Your Calendar and Begin Training for the 19th Annual LifeSkills Run for Autism! SOKY Events
[ March 2, 2026 ] A Community of Refuge and Hope for All People – At Easter and Always! SOKY Events

2022 Summer Nights Concert Series

April 29, 2022 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

There is always something to do in Franklin’s Downtown Historic District but in June, July, and August, the square comes to life with the Summer Nights Concert Series. The concerts are on various Friday nights […]

Franklin is the place to be on Friday nights in the summer

June 28, 2018 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

by Amy Ellis Having a big time in a small town is what we do best with free concerts in our Downtown Historic District during the summer. Bring your family and friends and sit under […]

Why Easter Moves Around Like a Holiday With Commitment Issues

March 2, 2026 0

Easter is not like Christmas, which politely stays put on December 25. No, Easter is the diva of holidays – glamorous, mysterious, and determined to keep everyone guessing. Its date changes every year because it’s [...]
March Into Greenville, Kentucky

March 2, 2026 0

As winter loosens its grip and spring begins to peek around the corner, Greenville, Kentucky is coming alive with music, flavor, and the kind of small-town charm that makes a visit feel effortless and memorable. [...]
Come Visit Riverview at Hobson Grove… Again or For the First Time!

March 2, 2026 0

As South Central Kentucky moves on from severe winter weather, Riverview at Hobson Grove Historic House Museum is preparing to open for its annual tour season on Tuesday, March 3. The museum is open for [...]
Mark Your Calendar and Begin Training for the 19th Annual LifeSkills Run for Autism!

March 2, 2026 0

This year’s event will be Saturday, April 11th and will include something for everyone: a 4 Mile Run, a 1 Mile Kid’s Run, a 1 Mile Fun Walk, and a 1 Mile Fun Run! The [...]

Charitable giving

January 7, 2023 Comments Off on Charitable giving

‘Tis the season. Most folks think about their charitable giving at the end of the year. Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons give us a bit of a nudge in the direction of gratitude and thankfulness. [...]
Exciting things are happening at the Downing Museum & the Baker Arboretum!

November 3, 2017 Comments Off on Exciting things are happening at the Downing Museum & the Baker Arboretum!

by Jack LeSieur Founded in 1992, the Baker Arboretum covers nearly 115 acres of rolling hills just outside Bowling Green. Working with tree and art collections, landscape architect Mitchell Leichhardt (1924-2015) designed a tapestry of [...]
Celebrate Summer with Off The Square!

June 3, 2025 Comments Off on Celebrate Summer with Off The Square!

Join the ladies at Off The Square in Glasgow the weekend of June 12-14 as they dive into Summer with their Anniversary Sale Event at Old Richardson Place! With new inventory arriving daily, they have a [...]
Franklin-Simpson Renaissance 2021 Summer Nights Concert Series

July 30, 2021 Comments Off on Franklin-Simpson Renaissance 2021 Summer Nights Concert Series

Summer is here and our 2021 Summer Nights Concert series has begun. Summertime in Franklin means free live concerts on Friday nights in June, July and August in our beautiful Downtown Historic District. Our concerts [...]