No matter what time of year you visit, there’s no shortage of things to do in Franklin! From annual street festivals to unforgettable music events, come experience the warmth of Franklin’s Southern hospitality for yourself.
Host Tracy Frist, sponsors the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County and Nashville Public Television, and The Better Angels Society, invite you to the historic Franklin Theatre for an early preview. THE AMERICAN BUFFALO is the biography of an improbable, shaggy beast that has found itself at the center of many of the country’s most mythic […]
Come along on a nighttime adventure! We’ll explore the woods at night by lantern light, listen for the sounds of nocturnal animals, and share stories about the history of Owl’s Hill. This program is for adventurers who are looking for a longer hike than our typical evening programs. The route is 1.5 miles of moderately […]
💥💥The 2 Day, 2023 Music City Sports Card, Collectibles, and Autograph show is coming to Franklin, Tennessee Saturday, September 30th & Sunday, October 1st 2023 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park!💥💥200+ Tables of the Industry’s Top Dealers Buying and Selling.SUPERSTAR Autographs Guests including ⭐️ “The SANDLOT” CAST ⭐️RYNE SANDBERG** ⭐️ OZZIE SMITH* ⭐️ ROGER […]
Join author Susan Johnston Taylor for an interactive story time! She will read from her new STEM poetry collection Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures and share fun facts about the blue-footed booby, the poison dart frog, and many other animals. This is a free, family-friendly event and signed books will available […]
The price includes all-you-can-drink German Paulaner Oktoberfest beer on tap, domestic wine, soda, and a German meal. Tickets are Limited! Purchase is only possible on the Club’s website: msknew.pca.org – NO Tickets are available at the event!You do not want to miss this event!
Veteran collective Shinedown is coming to Franklin for their brand-new Revolutions Live Tour! See them live in concert at FirstBank Amphitheater on Oct. 3, 2023, joined by special guests Papa Roach & Spiritbox. Tickets are on sale NOW – Use special code 327RK20 to get 20% off!
Join Landmark Booksellers for a day full of meeting your favorite authors!
Williamson County Archives and Museum is excited to present Alexander von Humboldt: Aspects of Nature. This temporary exhibition from curator Michael Hein highlights the work of the influential German scientist Alexander von Humboldt. In 1799, the same year Williamson County, TN was founded, Humboldt began a research expedition across the Americas. He visited the United […]
Join us at the Visitor Center for the Art Scene featuring a book signing and coffee cart!
Join Landmark Booksellers and author Philip Yancey for a special book signing event!
New Line Dance class in FRANKLIN Tennessee! Come join us at Whiskey Room Live inside Kings Bowl Franklin , every Monday for Line Dancing! Class starts at 7pm-8pm Beginners & 8pm-9pm Intermediate. Learn popular linedances and dance requests will be played. All ages welcome. Can’t wait to see you all there!
Join your tour guide and celebrity psychic Deb Lantz for an unforgettable evening at Carter Hill Park, epicenter of the 1864 Battle of Franklin. This event will include use of EMF tripwire lights, Estes Method spirit box, and allow for some questions from attendees. Deb Lantz is a psychic who has appeared on LMN, the […]
Franklin’s Masonic Hall was built exactly 200 years ago, and there have been stories of its hauntings ever since. If you’ve ever wanted to see what it’s like inside the hall at night, now’s your chance! For the FIRST TIME EVER, you can make a late-night visit with guides who will tell you all about […]
Listen to live music, roam a pumpkin patch, make art, and more at Magnolia & Vine’s Pumpkin Festival!
Join Anne Goetze for the signing of her book Pray to Love at The Copper Fox Gallery!
Grab your copy of Simply Chic, a book on modern interior design, to get signed by Steele Thomas Marcoux!
Enjoy a drink at the Skylight Bar and then head to the celebration for Turner Theatre!
Support a good cause and eat a delicious meal at Wine & Dine with Special Olympics Tennessee!
Spend your night supporting a great cause by participating in a silent auction with dinner and music!
Embrace the spirit of Oktoberfest with a 5-course meal and German beer with the Franklin Bridge Golf Club.
The 15th Annual Grey Ghost 10K/5K is a fun family friendly community event that raises money and promotes wellness for our local elementary schools. Over the years the Grey Ghost has raised thousands of dollars and donated a significant portion of that right back to PE Teachers in our schools for much needed equipment and […]
Head to Joyfull Arcade’s free family-friendly block party with games, crafts, and more!
Bring your dogs and join us for a special Halloween Yappy Hour sponsored by Lo Siento Tequila at Scout’s Pub Westhaven on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 4 – 7 p.m. Enjoy tastings on the patio, order a specialty fall cocktail, paint a pumpkin, shop at Animalia’s pop-up, and meet some wonderful pups from Williamson County […]
Join us for a spine-tingling evening under the stars, where you’ll partake in a ghostly storytelling of libations and lore. Explore our haunted distillery on a chilling stillhouse tour, accompanied by an interactive recounting of whiskey-centric histories and local tales that will send shivers down your spine. Enjoy light eats alongside a themed-cocktail menu while […]
Enjoy food, wine, and community in a cozy setting, perfect for foodies and wine lovers.
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 38th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival that returns on Saturday, October 28, 2023. With more than 112,000 people in attendance in 2022, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all […]
Stop by The Skylight Bar for a drink before or after attending Franklin’s annual PumpkinFest!
Enjoy an incredibly dining experience with curated whiskey, cocktails, and food!
Laugh all night long at the Mockingbird Theatre with improv from Judith Hoag!
Enjoy happy hour pricing on Halloween for The Skylight’s Costume Contest!
Attend the book signing of Dan Moore at the historic Landmark Booksellers!
Head over to the Skylight Bar after Franklin’s Turkey Trot for a drink!
Hear legendary MLB star Dave Stewart speak on his career, achievements, and more!
Sara Sells is a unique once-a-month shopping event where you can find sofas, dining tables, bedroom furniture, lighting, home decor, and more, up to 60% off retail pricing! The best part?! You can take everything home with you on sale day!! Sara Sells also offers alternate pickup days and local delivery! Saturday, 11/4, is the […]
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