What is Turning the Tables?
A unique, fun-filled event where local celebrities serve as "wait staff" to our guests. Southern Exposure Magazine's, Turning the Tables will benefit Save the Franklin Theatre - a project of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County. This will be a 21-and-over event.

The evening event will be hosted by the newly opened Boxwood Bistro, located in front of the Factory at Franklin, where celebrities will tend bar, serve food and entertain. Rather than a seated, multi-course dinner, guests will mix and mingle through various food stations and high-top bistro tables. Delicious food, a variety of beverages, great music and good cheer will characterize the evening, which is expected to be a sold-out event.

Who is being asked to participate?
Local celebrities in television, sports, music, government and more. Celebrities including Scott Hamilton, Michael W. Smith, Kirk Whalum, Frank Wycheck, Erron Kinney, Darcy Hordichuk, Kelly Sutton, Rhori Johnston, 107.5's Intern Adam and more are just some of our celebrity servers from the two previous events.

When is Turning the Tables?
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Where is Turning the Tables?
Boxwood Bistro

Please consider being a part of one of the most important fundraising events of the year. By joining Southern Exposure in helping Save the Franklin Theatre, you will be serving the community and helping to save one of Franklin's most treasured landmarks and entertainment venues.
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About Save the Franklin Theatre

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County purchased the Franklin Theatre buildings in the fall of 2007 with a $1.75 million interest-free loan from Emily Magid, board member and nine-year volunteer to the organization. This spring, Cal Turner offered to donate $1 million dollars to the Save the Franklin Theatre project if the Heritage Foundation could match the gift. Magid stepped forward again, forgiving her first loan and making her donation an even $2 million.

“With these two major gifts from Emily Magid and Cal Turner, the Franklin Theatre is secure,” Heritage Foundation President David Garrett stated at the time. “However, it is less than halfway to the goal of $7 million to make it the state-of-the-art movie and event venue that is envisioned for the community.”

The fundraising effort continues. Heritage Foundation Executive Director Mary Pearce says that while much has been raised, the project still has a long way to go.

“We are excited to have reached half of our financial goal with lead gifts from Emily Magid and from the Cal Turner Family Foundation,” Pearce says. “Another $500,000 has been raised from various donors and grants. But it will take all of us in this community to reach our total goal of $7 million. I am so thrilled that Southern Exposure has chosen to honor our project and put us in the forefront of the community in September with this great fundraiser. We couldn’t be more pleased to be the beneficiary of Turning the Tables.”

For more information or to make a donation to the Save the Theatre campaign, visit www.savethefranklintheatre.org and www.historicfranklin.com.