Donelson Non-Profit News – August 2016
There will be two more Music at the Mansion events in August and September at Two Rivers Mansion. Saturday, August 27 will feature the 6th Annual Nashville Blues Society show featuring Them Rubies, a fantastic female vocal Americana trio you won’t want to miss. Saturday, September 17 will welcome the return of The Moonlighters big band. Also, don’t forget that tours are available throughout the month of August.
See flyer below for details.
The Buchanan Log House Annual Folk Festival will be Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 10am to 5pm. The festival features the 19th Alabama Civilian Corps Encampment, demonstrators showing quilting, basket weaving, blacksmithing, wood carving and more. Animal demonstrations include sheep, alpacas and goats. Old-Timey Games and Train Rides are provided for the children. Food and drinks are available. Admission and Parking are Free.
Thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Buchanan Station Cemetery, funds were raised to install an iron fence around this fundamental historic site for Nashville. Also installed was interpretative signage so visitors can learn about the great importance of the battle that happened there as one of the first settlements of Nashville.
FiftyForward Donelson Station will host their annual Donelson Fall Festival & BBQ on September 23 and 24. This will be the 30th year and is their biggest fundraiser, so don’t miss the festivities and help support the center. Check out their August newsletter here for more information.
The Hip Donelson Farmer’s Market continues to go strong, offering a Friday night experience like no other in Donelson. Thanks to Hip Donelson and all the volunteers who bring this very special weekly event to our community.
Donelson Non-Profit News August 2016, Jeff Syracuse, Jeff Syracuse, Metro Council District 15, Metro Council District 15