Wilson Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend

October 2, 2025

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Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of events in and around Wilson County. Check out these 5 events.

1The Ultimate Cat Conference

October 3 – 5
Cumberland University Alumni Hall
408 South Maple Street Lebanon

The 2nd annual Ultimate Cat Conference is back, and this time it is a full 3-day conference just for cat rescues, cat shelters and cat enthusiasts. This event will be jam-packed with speakers covering all of the latest topics in the cat world. The speaker line-up includes Jackson Galaxy, Hannah Shaw “The Kitten Lady”, Dr. Matt McGlasson, Nathan the CatLady, Sterling “TrapKing” Davis, Eric Phelps with Sister Kitten, Stacy LeBaron and Kristen Petrie with Community Cats Podcast, Cat Behaviorist Ingrid Johnson, Dr. Gables with VetMed Animal Health, Rosemary Crawford with The National Kitten Coalition, Amy Simcik with True Rescue, and more not announced yet.

There will be a broad range of all cat-related topics including TNR, cat medicine/CPR, communal cat sheltering, the latest and greatest cat behavior techniques, increasing cat adoptions, volunteer engagement, community issues, making a better social media presence, neonatal care and so much more! All participants will receive a gift bag with over $100 in cat-themed merchandise, as well as being able to attend a HUGE celebration party the night of the 4th, with food and live music, as well as drawings for gift baskets. You don’t want to miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Purchase tickets here.

2High School Football

October 3

High school football continues this week! Come out and support local schools and athletes.

Local games include:

DCA at Friendship Christian
Mt. Juliet at Gallatin
Glencliff at Green Hill
Wilson Central at Lebanon
Franklin Christian at Mt. Juliet Christian

Learn more about this week’s schedule here.

3Pumpkin Festival at Market at 109

Saturday, October 4
10am – 2pm
Market at 109
3301 TN-109, Lebanon

The normal farmers’ and artisan market with a fall twist:

Pumpkin Painting
Petting Zoo
Food Trucks
Inflatables
Tons of Family Fun

4DogGone Good Old Time

Saturday, October 4
10am – 3pm
Charlie Daniels Park
1012 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mt Juliet

On Saturday, October 4th from 10 AM to 3 PM, Charlie Daniels Park will host a day full of fun, wagging tails, and heartwarming moments at Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary’s biggest event of the year.

This FREE, family-friendly event celebrates the joy of senior dogs and the community that loves them. Bring your pup and enjoy:
Live Music
Delicious Food Trucks
Unique Local Vendors
A Silent Auction
Fun Games for All Ages
Meet and Greet with Our Beloved Old Friends!

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just love dogs, this is your chance to connect with the mission, meet some adorable senior pups, and have a great time in the process.