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Friday, 03 February 2012 11:32

Franklin Farmers Market has the 'super' for your bowl party

It's Super Bowl weekend! Are you ready? It's time to load up on delicious food and

snacks to watch the big game. We've got what you want this Saturday at the Franklin

Farmers Market. Start with some tender beef or chicken for the grill. You can also

pick up delicious greens for salads and fresh veggies to enjoy for the pre-game

meal.

MoonShadow Farm will be at the market with Kenny's Farmhouse Cheeses to add to your

Super Bowl snacks! MoonShadow Farm's farm fresh pastured eggs are great for egg

salad, eggnog, quiche and more. Your guests will be impressed! And if you mention

that you read about MoonShadow Farm in this newsletter, you'll get a $1 discount

off your purchase of yummy cheese.

Don't miss out on Jones Mill Farms Famous Vince Lombardi Beer Cheese Soup! You'll

also find Gourmet Chocolate Chip & English Toffee Super Bowl Cookies plus Pecan

Brownies from Jones Mill Farms at the market too. Perfect for snacking while watching

the game.

Or enjoy munching on BB's Gourmet Pretzels while cheering on your team. There's

three delicious flavors of BB's Gourmet Pretzels to enjoy. Delicious!

It would not be the Super Bowl without yummy snacks and appetizers on. Get super

bites for the Super Bowl at the Franklin Farmers Market thisSaturday. Game on!

Published in Recipes and Entertaining

Sunday, 13 February 2011 12:49

Super Bowl weekend traffic deaths down sharply

Preliminary 2011 Super Bowl weekend traffic fatalities have declined significantly from a year ago with four people killed on Tennessee roadways during the unofficial holiday period. Last year’s Super Bowl weekend resulted in 10 traffic fatalities in the state.

The 2011 54-hour Super Bowl period ran from 6 p.m., Friday, February 4 through midnight, Sunday, February 6. According to initial reports, there were four fatal crashes, including a pedestrian and a motorcyclist fatality. Three of the fatalities were alcohol-related and two vehicle occupants killed were not wearing a seat belt.

“If preliminary reports stand up, the decline in fatalities during this year’s Super Bowl is encouraging,” said Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott. “However, it’s disheartening to learn that three of the four fatalities were alcohol-related. We constantly educate and stress the consequences of drinking and driving. The fact that some people still don’t get it…is tragic.”

Over the weekend, State Troopers conducted more than 50 sobriety and driver license checkpoints across the state. Forty-five people were arrested for driving under the influence. Troopers issued more than 2,600 citations, including 901 for speeding and more than 250 for seat belt and child seat violations.

Overall, fatal crashes are down in Tennessee this year. To date, there have been 70 traffic fatalities, a decline of 27 from this time a year ago.

A preliminary holiday statistical report, including the locations of where the fatal crashes occurred over the 2011 Super Bowl holiday period, accompanies this release, as well as THP’s Super Bowl Enforcement Activity Report. Please note the official traffic fatality count may rise due to delays in reporting from municipalities and classification of traffic fatalities.

The Tennessee Department of Safety’s mission is (www.tennessee.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.

Published in Local News

Friday, 04 February 2011 13:23

Fans don't let fans drive drunk Super Bowl Sunday

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation Governor’s Highway Safety Office, Tennessee Titans and Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security are once again teaming up to remind Tennessee football fans that real Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk this Super Bowl weekend.

“If your Super Bowl game plan includes celebrating with alcohol make sure you have a sober, designated driver,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer. “Law enforcement officials will be working overtime to ensure that Tennessee’s roads are safe, so if you drink and drive this weekend, chances are you’ll be caught.”

Nearly 5,000 Titans fans promised to be the designated driver for friends and family during the 2010 season, making the Titans one of the top teams in the AFC South for designated driver pledges. Today, the Titans, TDOT’s GHSO and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security honored some of those designated drivers with an exclusive tour of LP Field.

“In addition to supporting the Titans this past football season, these fans made a very important commitment – one that saves lives,” said GHSO Director Kendell Poole. “By pledging to be a designated driver, they made sure their friends and family had a safe ride home from LP Field and did their part to keep Tennessee roads free of impaired drivers.”

This season, Titans fans joined more than 171,000 NFL fans in the Designated Driver program, which is a collaboration among all 32 NFL teams, 31 stadiums, concessionaires, beer distributors and brewers, broadcasters, law enforcement agencies, and traffic safety experts.

“We’re proud of our fans’ dedication to responsible behavior this season and we want all football fans to follow their leadership this weekend,” added Don MacLachlan, Titans Executive Vice President of Administration and Facilities. “Handing your keys to a sober driver or taking a cab will always make you a winner.”

“This Super Bowl Sunday, we want to see zero alcohol-related fatalities in Tennessee,” said Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons. “Between the sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols, undercover officers and concerned citizens, if you choose to drive impaired this weekend, we plan to catch you.”

According to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Troopers arrested 32 people for driving under the influence during the 2010 Super Bowl weekend. Between Friday, February 5, 2010 and Sunday, February 7 at 11:59 p.m. there were 10 people killed on Tennessee roadways. Four of those deaths occurred in alcohol related crashes.

Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott reminded football fans that drinking and driving is not worth the risk. “Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, the cost of a DUI conviction is significant. Violators face jail time, loss of their driver license, higher insurance rates, hefty legal fees, and many other expenses.”

“We want everyone to make the right call for the Super Bowl by passing their keys to a sober driver,” added Poole. “If you’re hosting a party, make sure your celebration doesn’t end in tragedy. Designate a sober driver and have phone numbers for local taxi services on hand for those who’ve had too much to drink.”

For more information, please visit www.StopImpairedDriving.org or www.TeamCoalition.org.

Published in Local News

Friday, 04 February 2011 09:45

Ghost Tour, Beatles Music Band, Blue Grass and Clogg'n- Superbowl Sunday

Superbowl Sunday BLOW OUT YEE HAW!
Friday Night (Tonight) Feb. 4th Come down to BGB for White Wall Gentleman 7-12 PM TN answer to the Beatles

Saturday Feb. 5th: Lunch opens at 11 and a great new winter stout on tap. Howling Brothers bluegrass 7-?? with dancing, clogg'n and lots of fun.

GHOST TOUR ON FOOT STARTS AT BGB 8 PM Saturday Night Feb 5th. www.franklinonfoot.com for more details on this libation ghost hiking tour of some famous haunts in Franklin. $20 and 1/2 proceeds benefit Franklin Heritage Foundation.

We had Ghost Chasers stay overnight at BGB a couple weeks ago and the recorded voices in the night. Good Ghosts :)

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY BLOW OUT: Start your celebration early with our FAMOUS SUNDAY BRUNCH 11-3 PM Green Bay Bloody Marys with a beer chaser shot by our famous Rack & Stack Duo Bartenders. Drink and Food Specials with large Screen TV's in every room. If Green Bay wins Ole General Fred plans a future celebration as he has been a Green Bay Packer Fan his whole Life. Did you know that the "G" on Green Bay Packer helmets stands for "GREATNESS"? So does the "G" in "BGB"! Bring the whole family! Wear your helmets, jerseys and enjoy some awesome food and fun.

Karaoke every Monday night at BGB and this coming Thursday feb 10th we have Noble Wrought 7-10 (Stones-Allmans)

Lot's going on at BGB and thank you to all who helped us make our first year a success! We have decided after lots of challenges to move forward putting our brewing system on site under our new outdoor deck and inside. We are going for approval by the Franklin Heritage Foundation Historical Authorization of the design Feb 14th. Wish us luck.

Plan your Valentines Day LOVER package night at BGB more details in another email blast soon to come. xxoxx

General Fred and the BGB Brew Crew would like to thank you for all your support of our small independent business and tell all your friends to sign up for the emails, check out our new website and smart phone app. Download Ghost Radar!

www.battlegroundbrewery.com for reservations 615-790-1108 108 Bridge St. Franklin, TN 37064

Published in Sports Channel

Franklin Farmers Market has the 'super' for your bowl party

Super Bowl weekend traffic deaths down sharply

Fans don't let fans drive drunk Super Bowl Sunday

Ghost Tour, Beatles Music Band, Blue Grass and Clogg'n- Superbowl Sunday

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