The NOOK

05/27/2026

05/14/2026

Grab a ticket now for this fun event! www.carouselofdreams.com/thecogexperience

Join us for the inaugural COG Experience, a special 21-and-over ticketed event bringing the community together for an evening of celebration, purpose and a little bit of magic, all benefiting The Circle of Giving Inc., the nonprofit arm of Factory at Franklin and the organization behind the Carousel of Dreams.

Enjoy incredible food from some of The Factory at Franklin’s favorite restaurant partners including Edley’s Bar-B-Que, etch, Five Daughters Bakery, Hattie B’s, Mojo’s Tacos, Slim + Husky’s and Catering & Events by Suzette. As well as entertainment by Jake Burman & Co. and craft cocktails from The Skylight Bar, all while supporting a mission that continues to make a meaningful impact across Williamson County.

📍 The Carousel of Dreams at The Factory at Franklin
📅 Sunday, May 31, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Special thanks to our sponsors Atmos Energy, Bradymade Events, Centric Architecture, Holland & Knight, Mid South Lawn, Southern Events, Twine Graphics and our Media Partner, the Williamson Herald for helping make this unforgettable evening possible!

Tickets can be purchased at www.carouselofdreams.com/thecogexperience

05/06/2026

Such an amazing group of nurses! ❤️

Today we celebrate the incredible school nurses who care for students with compassion, calm, and dedication every single day.

Shout-out to these nurses, past and present, for the lasting impact they have made in our schools and community. Thank you for the care, kindness, and commitment you bring to FSD each day. Happy School Nurse Day!

05/05/2026

We are so grateful for this generous donation! Our community continues to show up for The NOOK which allows us to ensure that all students enter the classroom ready to learn and succeed by achieving their individual potential. We also want to thank Allison Gamble, our Director of Fundraising, for presenting to the Downtown Rotary last month and Emily Newton, our COO, for accepting the donation last night.

05/01/2026

Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate one magical year at the Carousel of Dreams, hosted by The Circle of Giving, the nonprofit arm of Factory at Franklin! 🎠

📅 Saturday, May 30 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 The Factory at Franklin – Green Space (outside the Carousel of Dreams)

Enjoy an afternoon filled with food and beverages, face painting, and so much more for the whole family. The Franklin Fire Department will be on site for a Touch-A-Truck experience, along with magical visits from superheroes and princesses from Dreams Do Come True Princess Parties, the Department of Curious Things art bus with Anna Skates, and “Nugget” the turtle! PLUS, we’ll be serving up Hello Popsicles from Honest Coffee Roasters to keep everyone cool! 🍧

This milestone wouldn’t be possible without you. Thank you to our amazing community for your continued support as we give back and support other nonprofits in Williamson County. 💛

https://www.carouselofdreams.com/oneyearanniversary

04/29/2026

Visiting Carousel of Dreams is an easy and fun way to support local nonprofits!! ❤️

03/31/2026

We have the best volunteers! We’re so thankful to have Ali Blackshear on our team 🥳

03/12/2026

Visit the Carousel of Dreams during spring break and help support local nonprofits!

Same purpose, every single day. As a nonprofit, each ticket purchased helps us continue creating a magical, welcoming space for our community, and supports the greater work happening right here in Williamson County. ❤️

When you ride the carousel, you’re not just making memories with your family, you’re giving back and helping joy go full circle.

We’re proud to support our 2025 beneficiaries: The NOOK, Friends of Franklin Parks, FrankTown Open Hearts & Hard Bargain Association.

Grab your friends and family and come take a magical ride on the Carousel of Dreams!

03/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last month by either shopping at our Kendra Gives Back event, signing up to be a monthly donor or making a one time donation. Small things add up to big things and allow us to continue serving the children in our community!

03/03/2026

Not only do we provide clothing and hygiene items for students, but we also supply school counselors with trolley tickets. These tickets can be used by families to catch a ride to the grocery store, a doctor’s office or work. The Franklin Trolley is a great resource in our community, and we are happy to help our families have access to it!