The Columbia-Franklin chapter serves hikers in the area of Williamson and Maury Counties. Hikes are regularly scheduled throughout the year on the many trails in this region, as well as in other parts of the state. Check the TTA calendar for more information about upcoming hikes.
The Columbia-Franklin chapter meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm CT at the Grand Buffet Chinese Restaurant, 5228 N. Main Street, Spring Hill, TN 37174. The restaurant is located just north of Spring Hill on Highway 31. (map) Come early at 6:00 pm and enjoy dinner and socializing before the program begins.
Contact Bobby Hardeman, chapter chair, at 615-430-0638 for more information.
Upcoming Columbia/Franklin Hikes and Programs:
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| Date | Chapter | Hike | Leader or Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Updated Aug 31, 2010 | Please pre-register. Schedules are subject to change! | ||
| ** September 2010 ** | |||
| 9/7 Tue |
Columbia/Franklin | 6:30pm CT. 1st Tue Monthly Program Meeting. (Grand Buffet, north of Spring Hill.) Ron Dunn, TTA's Membership Director, will share photographs of his recent hikes in Great Britain. | Bobby Hardeman puttr22@aol.com 615-430-0638 |
| 9/11 Sat |
Columbia/Franklin | Virgin Falls SNA. Hike to Overlook. DeRossett. | Bobby Hardeman puttr22@aol.com 615-430-0638 |
| 9/25 Sat |
TTA | National Public Lands Day. | TBD |
| ** October 2010 ** | |||
| 10/1- 10/3 |
TTA | 19th Annual Allardt Pumpkin Festival. Friday: Camp at Pickett SP. Tents and RVs are first-come, first-served. Cabins may be available by calling Pickett (931-879-5821). Saturday: Shop for Crafts, watch the weigh-off, sample pumpkin baked goods. At noon, decorate the TTA float. At 2pm, march in the Pumpkin Festival Parade! Afterwards, hike in nearby Colditz Cove SNA to view Northrup Falls. Sunday: Choice of several short, but beautiful hikes on the trails of Pickett. More details. |
Anne Wesley ttahiker@msn.com |
| 10/1 Fri |
TTA | 19th Annual Allardt Pumpkin Festival. A walking tour of the historic village of Rugby. | Fount & Anna Bertram. |
| 10/2 Sat |
TTA | 19th Annual Allardt Pumpkin Festival. Includes Arts and Crafts booths, Pumpkin Cooking Contest, Other Events and Activities, Parade, Weigh-in. | Anne Wesley ttahiker@msn.com |
| 10/3 Sun |
TTA | 19th Annual Allardt Pumpkin Festival. Short, but beautiful hike on the trails of Pickett State Park. Jamestown. | Anne Wesley ttahiker@msn.com |
| 10/5 Tue |
Columbia/Franklin | 6:30pm CT. 1st Tue Monthly Program Meeting. (Grand Buffet, north of Spring Hill.) | Bobby Hardeman puttr22@aol.com 615-430-0638 |
| ** November 2010 ** | |||
| 11/2 Tue |
Columbia/Franklin | 6:30pm CT. 1st Tue Monthly Program Meeting. (Grand Buffet, north of Spring Hill.) | Bobby Hardeman puttr22@aol.com 615-430-0638 |
| 11/12- 11/14 |
TTA | Annual Meeting. Pickwick Landing SP. | Host Chapters, Memphis & Jackson. |
| 11/14- 11/17 |
TTA | 20th American Trails National Symposium. Chattanooga. | CTC, co-sponsor. More … |
| ** December 2010 ** | |||
| 12/7 Tue |
Columbia/Franklin | 6:30pm CT. 1st Tue Monthly Program Meeting. (Grand Buffet, north of Spring Hill.) | Bobby Hardeman puttr22@aol.com 615-430-0638 |