Event-Chili Cook Off

CHILI COOKOFF 2011

EVENTS

Boxwood Bistro claims Judges' and Peoples' Choice Awards in
ninth annual Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook-off Oct. 29

Boxwood Bistro claimed both the Judges' and Peoples' Choice Awards in the ninth annual Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook-off Oct. 29.

The Cook-off was held this year at the corner of Main Street and Fourth Avenue North between Ben & Jerry’s and Chico’s. The 2011 Chili Cook-off was presented by Tennessee Commerce Bank and Bob Parks Realty, along with a host of other sponsors, including Taylor Made Smiles, Five Points Roofing and Buerger, Moseley & Carson PLC.

Teams in this year’s event included Boxwood Bistro, Bob Parks Realty, Franklin City Club, Cypress Grove Construction, Franklin Firefighters Association L3758, St. Philip Catholic Church, Lorraine's Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, The Daily Dish, The Pink Gala, Summit High Spicy Spartans, and Merridee’s Breadbasket, the 2010 winner for “Best Chili” in the judges’ category.

Finishing second in the Judges' category was The Daily Dish, followed by The Franklin City Club. In Peoples' Choice, The Franklin City Club finished second and The Daily Dish finished third.

The Pink Gala claimed the prize for Booth Decor, followed by Boxwood Bistro and then The Franklin City Club.

Photos by Debbie Smartt/www.smarttimages.com

At just $5 per person for 22 oz. of chili, it is a pretty filling event. The layout of the Cook-off was changed this year to feature more of a street-market style. Proceeds from the event go to the programs and initiatives of Franklin Tomorrow, a non-profit community visioning organization that has been in existence since 2001.

Additional sponsors included The TMA Group; LeAnne Constantine, RE/MAX Elite; Brand Mortgage; The Cellar; Crutcher & Associates LLC; Brentwood Pediatrics; County Mayor Rogers Anderson; State Rep. Charles Sargent; Nashville Pizza Co.; Sperry's of Cool Springs; Alday Communications; Grassland Car Care; Signs By Tomorrow; and the Williamson Herald.

Join us at Pumpkinfest for our 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off!

Oct. 29, 10:30-3 p.m.

Franklin Tomorrow's ninth annual Chili Cookoff

is presented by

Tennessee Commerce Bank

and

Bob Parks Realty

Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook-off
to feature simmering rivalry
as teams cook up fun Oct. 29

The ninth annual Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook-off is just around the corner on Oct. 29 and teams are not only checking their recipes, they are firing up their competitive spirits to claim the top awards in this community event.

The Cook-off will be held this year at the corner of Main Street and Fourth Avenue North between Ben & Jerry’s and Chico’s. The 2011 Chili Cook-off is presented by Tennessee Commerce Bank and Bob Parks Realty, along with a host of other sponsors, including Taylor Made Smiles, Five Points Roofing and Buerger, Moseley & Carson, PLC.

Danny Anderson and Reid Anderson of Bob Parks Realty are serving as co-chairs of the event, which serves from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., or until the chili is gone!

Teams in this year’s event include Boxwood Bistro, Bob Parks Realty, Franklin City Club, Cypress Grove Construction, Franklin Firefighters Association L3758, St. Philip Catholic Church, The Daily Dish, The Pink Gala and Merridee’s Breadbasket, the 2010 winner for “Best Chili” in the judges’ category.

The rivalry continues to simmer between the returning Franklin Firefighters Association L3758 and the Franklin City Club, formerly the Franklin Men’s Club. Billy Littleton and his team from the Franklin City Club hope to improve upon their 2010 third-place finish in the “People’s Choice” category and the Franklin Firefighters hope to return to their winning ways from previous competitions.

Hot dogs, chips and drinks are also available at the Chili Cook-off tent. Those tasting the chilis receive a 2-ounce serving of each chili and then vote for their favorite while a panel of judges also taste tests the recipes and decide on their favorite. Awards are also given for Best Booth Design and Team Spirit.

Tickets are just $5 per person. Proceeds from the event go to the programs and initiatives of Franklin Tomorrow, a non-profit community visioning organization that has been in existence since 2001. For more information on Franklin Tomorrow or the Chili Cook-off, go towww.franklintomorrow.org or call 794-0998.

Additional sponsors include The TMA Group; LeAnne Constantine, RE/MAX Elite; Brand Mortgage; The Cellar; Crutcher & Associates LLC; Brentwood Pediatrics; County Mayor Rogers Anderson; State Rep. Charles Sargent; Nashville Pizza Co.; Sperry's of Cool Springs; Alday Communications; Grassland Car Care; Signs By Tomorrow; and the Williamson Herald.

2010 Chili Cook-Off Winners:

#1- Against the Grain 180 Program

#2- Boxwood Bistro

#3- Franklin Men’s Club

Best Chili

#1- Merridee’s Breadbasket

#2- First Community Mortgage, Inc.

#3- Against the Grain 180 Program

Best Booth Design

#1- Franklin Canoe and Kayak Company

#2- VIP Williamson County Magazine

#3- Boxwood Bistro

Team Spirit

#1- Franklin Canoe and Kayak Company

#2- 31 South Grille

#3- Franklin Firefighters Association L3758