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Experience Franklin to Its Fullest
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.
Experience Franklin to Its Fullest
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.
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Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
Oddity Improv is a non-profit theatre company based right here in Franklin! Come join us every Monday night for an uproarious night of fun with our clean-ish improv show at the Mockingbird Theatre at the Factory!
City of Franklin Parkathon
Each month, we spotlight a different park, trails, and outdoor activity, guided by experienced members of our community. Collect stamps for each activity you attend along the way, to redeem for a special prize at the end of the program. All ages and abilities welcome. This is a free program. Please call our Programming office…
Hike-a-Thon
TennGreen Land Conservancy’s fourth annual Hike-a-Thon is taking place during the entire month of April 2024. The month-long fundraising and adventure competition supports the protection of Tennessee’s lands and waters and encourages people of all ages and abilities to get outside for the chance to win awesome prizes. While this event benefits Tennessee nature, participants…
Enchanted Fairytale Festival
Come dressed up and ready to meet our magical unicorns along with many other favorite storybook characters (don't forget your camera), explore enchanted gardens, or go on a special quest. Witness our farm’s transformation into a real-life fairytale. Event highlights include a Children's Fairytale Costume Parade, Magic Potion Making and Wand-Making Craft stations, Pixie Dusting,…
Monday Night Line Dance
Monday Night Line Dance
New Line Dance class in FRANKLIN Tennessee! Come join us at Whiskey Room Live inside…
6 events,
Franklin Tomorrow’s Breakfast with the Mayors
Franklin Tomorrow’s Breakfast with the Mayors
Franklin Tomorrow's popular Breakfast With the Mayors, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners and Gresham Smith,…
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
Grab a drink at the Skylight Bar and play trivia every Tuesday night!
4 events,
Westhaven Farmers Market
The Westhaven Farmers Market is open weekly on Wednesdays from May through October in Magli Green Park of the Westhaven community. We have vendors offering fresh, local produce, eggs, meat, homemade baked goods, crafts and more!
5 events,
Legally Blonde, Jr.
Get ready to witness the sassiest, pink-loving, law-bending extravaganza of the year - Legally Blonde Jr., The Musical. Elle Woods proves you can do anything you put your mind to. Join us for an amazing live performance of Legally Blonde Jr The Musical at Page Middle School in Franklin, TN, USA. Get ready to be…
7 events,
Star Bright Player’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs…
T Bone Burnett
T Bone Burnett
Don't miss legendary Grammy Award-winning producer, composer, songwriter and guitarist T Bone Burnett in Franklin! He takes the stage at The Franklin Theatre on May 3, in celebration of his new record "The Other Side."
13 events,
Nolensville Farmers Market
Producer-only farmers market, including produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, food trucks, arts and crafts and so much community! Fun events regularly - so follow along our social meda.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival
Welcome to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival! The 2024 Tennessee Renaissance Festival will be open on May 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th. The festival's hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Delight in the streets of Covington Glen as you shop our talented artisans’ exceptional wares. Immerse yourself in song,…
Strawberry Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Jam Festival
Strawberry Pickin' and Grinnin' Jam Festival is not only for strawberry lovers but also for anyone who is looking for a fun springtime outing. This festival has special strawberry-themed food and beverages, a pie-eating contest, homemade strawberry jam contest, a maker's market, and live music and entertainment. Guests can enjoy our strawberry picking and over…
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Stable Reserve
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Stable Reserve
We’re off to the races at Stable Reserve. Cheer on your favorite horse at the ultimate Kentucky Derby watch party. Enjoy specialty derby cocktails and lite bites all day long. No reservations needed – grab your fascinators and come on down to witness the excitement of the race!
Sara Sells May Sale
Sara Sells May Sale
Sara Sells is a unique once-a-month sale where you can find sofas, dining tables, bedroom furniture, lighting, home decor and more at unbeatable prices!! The best part?! You can take everything home with you on sale day!! Sara Sells also offers alternate pickup days and local delivery! Saturday, in-person and Sunday, online! Check out our…
Farm to Table Dinner at GratiDude Ranch
Farm to Table Dinner at GratiDude Ranch
Join us for our Farm-to-Table Dinner season with Chef Brayden Apple from River Cottage Farm.…
12 events,
Spirits of Spring – Christine Kosiba Exhibition
Spirits of Spring – Christine Kosiba Exhibition
A champagne opening reception and exhibition with sculptor Christine Kosiba
USA Ninja Challenge Grand Opening
USA Ninja Challenge Grand Opening
Do your kids love watching Ninja Kids or American Ninja Warrior?Join USA Ninja Challenge Franklin for our grand opening! On Sunday, May 5th from 2-5p, join us for Obstacle course fun runs, crafts, snacks and a chance to win a free week of summer camp ($195 value). Sign up or stop by! Obstacle course fun…
Vintage Baseball
Vintage Baseball
This is 1864 old school baseball straight out from the year 1864! Come out and watch us (Cumberlanders Vs Farriers) play in a game similar to the movie “Field of Dreams” but without the gloves! We will wear vibrant vintage uniforms and take you back in time with our entertaining style! A fun family style…
8 events,
Monday Night Line Dance
Monday Night Line Dance
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!
10 events,
Business Networking Mixer
Business Networking Mixer
Unlock new opportunities and connections at The Board Room’s Business Mixer. Join fellow business professionals for an evening of networking, delicious food, and amazing drinks in a stunning setting. Expand your network, cultivate valuable contacts, and mingle with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your professional circle and enjoy a fantastic…
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
Grab a drink at the Skylight Bar and play trivia every Tuesday night!
19 Miles to Music Row: Wil Nance
19 Miles to Music Row: Wil Nance
19 Miles Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Wil Nance on May 7, 2024! Join us for an unbelievable 5th Anniversary show featuring Wil Nance! Wil hit the top of R&R and Billboard with his #1 BRAD PAISLEY smash “She’s Everything,” a song on Time Well Wasted, the Multi-Platinum 2007 CMA Album of the Year. Wil has…
9 events,
Cabaret
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome…to Cabaret! Our 23-24 Season closes with one of the most successful and poignant musicals of all time. The award-winning musical is brought to life through the transformation of Studio Tenn’s Turner Theater into a moody and seductive Kit Kat Club. Kander and Ebb’s legendary musical is about a British cabaret singer, Sally…
Mother’s Day Market – Five Points Franklin Market
Mother’s Day Market – Five Points Franklin Market
Monthly themed markets on THURSDAYS from 4-8 PM just off of Five Points in Downtown…
9 events,
Mojitos with Mom
Mojitos with Mom
Celebrate Mom and everything she has done for you. Show her how special she is…
14 events,
Mother’s Day Crafting Event
Mother’s Day Crafting Event
Come join us at Harpeth True Value on Saturday May 11th from 10 AM to noon for some fun Mother's Day crafts! 🌼✨ We'll be making foam flowers and personalizing them with a cute polaroid photograph to keep for all time! We'll also have adorable Mother's Day card kits so you can handmake a card…
Franklin Rodeo Parade
Franklin Rodeo Parade
The Franklin Rodeo and Parade are presented by The Franklin Noon Rotary! Rodeo Parade is…
Bubbles & Blooms Mother’s Day Event
Bubbles & Blooms Mother’s Day Event
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate your mother for Mother’s Day, join us…
8 events,
Whiskey Week
Whiskey Week takes place in Franklin May 12th-19th, 2024. It is a celebration for Tennesseans, tourists, and travelers to experience the Trail and savor the state’s native spirits through immersive experiences across the state focused on four key areas: culinary, cocktails, competition, and our distilleries. Participating in Chef Dinners: Drink Specials throughout the week: Whiskey…
Mother’s Day, Mommy & Me Paint Party
Mother’s Day, Mommy & Me Paint Party
Join us for Mother's Day fun! No art experience required. You will be guided step-by-step by one of our local artists. All paintings are customizable.
10 events,
The Masters Watch Party at Stable Reserve
The Masters Watch Party at Stable Reserve
Swing by Stable Reserve for an all weekend long Masters Golf Tournament watch party! Sip on a craft cocktail or indulge in a classic pimento cheese sandwich as we cheer on the next champion to receive the coveted green jacket. No reservations needed - come on in for a hole-in-one experience!
TN Voices 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
TN Voices 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
TN Voices (TNV) is hosting its 4th annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Old Natchez Country Club in Franklin, TN, to raise funds to provide more Tennesseans with free mental health care and to increase awareness of the importance of mental health. Golfers can play in groups of up to four and enjoy activities like…
Monday Night Line Dance
Monday Night Line Dance
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!
10 events,
The Masters Watch Party at Stable Reserve
The Masters Watch Party at Stable Reserve
Swing by Stable Reserve for an all weekend long Masters Golf Tournament watch party! Sip on a craft cocktail or indulge in a classic pimento cheese sandwich as we cheer on the next champion to receive the coveted green jacket. No reservations needed - come on in for a hole-in-one experience.
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
Grab a drink at the Skylight Bar and play trivia every Tuesday night!
Singo! (Music Bingo)
Singo! (Music Bingo)
Tired of boring old Bingo, where some dry personality simply calls out numbers? Come try…
8 events,
Live Music at Hilton Garden Inn Brentwood
Live Music at Hilton Garden Inn Brentwood
Come join us for live music in our Garden Grille restaurant and bar! The set will be solo acoustic covering folk, country, and all of your favorite hits.
8 events,
Franklin Rodeo
The annual Franklin Rodeo features today's top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls as they compete on some of the best livestock in the PRCA. Events include: Bareback riding, Steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, pony hop, mutton bustling, calf scramble, barrel racing & bull riding. So grab your boots and hat and head…
10 events,
Tea in the Trees
Tea in the Trees
Join us as we serve a traditional English Style Tea in our picturesque Orchard! Custom…
Nolensville Food Truck Festival
Nolensville Food Truck Festival
Join us for a night of eating! A % of all sales goes back to the Nolensville Farmers Market. The Phunky Funnel Cake Gramma's Hands Sweetery Tikiz of Greater Nashville Pivot Foods Kettle Classic Rollin Thai Trugrits food truck 2 girls N a Hot Dog PHAT PIZZA Nash Kebab The Pepper Pott Rollin Thai Moosic…
14 events,
Fast Franklin Car Show
Fast Franklin Car Show
Fast Franklin is the premier car show in Middle Tennessee that occurs every third Saturday of the month. We hope to see everyone and the fastest cars middle Tennessee has to offer this month on May 18th. All vehicles are welcome whether it be an exotic or a project car and this event is completely…
Master Distiller & Chef Dinner at 1799 Kitchen
Master Distiller & Chef Dinner at 1799 Kitchen
Join Chef Thomas Tuggle with an interactive and distillery driven dinner featuring experts from Leiper's Fork Distillery in Franklin & Gate 11 Distillery in Chattanooga. The evening will start off with an interactive reception where you will have the opportunity to meet the chefs and spirits experts while enjoying light bites and a signature cocktail.…
Rockabilly Clue at GratiDude Ranch
Rockabilly Clue at GratiDude Ranch
Come enjoy classic CLUE with a twist where the game board is GratiDude Ranch and the suspects are those in attendance. It’s going to be a rockin and a rollin good time in the good ole hills of Tennessee! Our cast of characters will transport you into another time - of murder - easing you…
9 events,
Sunday Swing in the Courtyard
Sunday Swing in the Courtyard
Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air at Sunday Swing in the Courtyard with live music, food trucks and more! Put on your dancing shoes and join us for an afternoon of dancing, accompanied by Middle Tennessee's premier big band, 5 Points Swing, under the direction of Chuck Hamilton. Each ticket includes a complimentary dance lesson…
19 Miles Presents: The Suitcase
19 Miles Presents: The Suitcase
In 1942, Julius Lorsch, a German Jew, packed a suitcase and boarded a train bound for Auschwitz. 76 years later, his suitcase was found in a little antique store in the Czech Republic. This is that story. "The Suitcase," a musical performance by Tim Lorsch, Julius' grand-nephew, tells a story of hope, resilience, and vulnerability.…
7 events,
Monday Night Line Dance
Monday Night Line Dance
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!
9 events,
Free Spring Concerts
Join us this spring for free concerts on the patio at the WCPAC! Enjoy the musical stylings of guitarist and singer Joe Hand! Limited seating is available, but guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy on the patio. Joe knows thousands of songs so please feel free to request a…
Ladies of Distinction: Iconic Women of Williamson County
Ladies of Distinction: Iconic Women of Williamson County
Ladies of Distinction ICONIC WOMEN OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY May 21st | The Factory at Franklin The inaugural Ladies of Distinction - Iconic Women of Williamson event, brought to you by YOUR Williamson Magazine, will take place May 21st at The Factory at Franklin and feature an afternoon of shopping with women owned businesses; silent auction…
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
Grab a drink at the Skylight Bar and play trivia every Tuesday night!
8 events,
Kings of Queen: A Queen Tribute Band
Kings of Queen: A Queen Tribute Band
"The Kings of Queen" has been selling out venues nationwide and is considered one of the country's most Top Rated Queen tribute bands. This fierce foursome is fronted by Emo Alaeddin, known for the looks and voice of Freddy Mercury, but also the flair, the moves, and the replica outfits. They're most known for their…
10 events,
Kristi Hyde Trunk Show
Kristi Hyde Trunk Show
Come visit our Trunk Show at The Copper Fox Gallery with artisan jeweler Kristi Hyde!
Picnics in the Orchard
Picnics in the Orchard
Relax and indulge in a two-hour picnic in our picturesque orchard. Seating is limited to…
An Italian Dinner Under the Stars with Nonna Maria
An Italian Dinner Under the Stars with Nonna Maria
We are pleased to welcome owner and chef deMarco DeCiccio’s mother, Nonna Maria DeCiccio, as our guest chef for this special event. This is a rare opportunity that we are so excited to bring to our community. Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine with live music, paired of course with delicious red and white wine. As always,…
6 events,
Monday Night Line Dance
Monday Night Line Dance
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!
5 events,
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
Grab a drink at the Skylight Bar and play trivia every Tuesday night!
6 events,
Pickleball For Purple
This pickleball tournament is supporting Alzheimer's Tennessee raising awareness and funds to continue to battle this disease. All proceeds go to Alzheimer's Tennessee to serve Middle Tennessee families impacted by Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia.
Mixology Craft Cocktail Class
Mixology Craft Cocktail Class
Let us teach you how to use our Award-Winning hard cider in some of your favorite drinks and how to use our non-alcoholic ciders as mixers for classic cocktails. You will also learn a little about the art of making hard cider and how we began our journey with it. This is a 21+ class…
10 events,
Hill Fest
Hill Fest
The Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Spring Hill is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Hill Fest! The theme this year is “Carnival!” Hill Fest is a FREE event for all ages. Highlights this year include carnival rides, inflatables and circus performers! We will have games and prizes, balloon artists, face painters and…
Dinner in the Creek
Dinner in the Creek
Take a short drive out of Leiper's Fork to the lovely Parham School. This early 1900s Schoolhouse has been lovingly restored by the current owners. Guests will be welcome to view the interior of the Schoolhouse, grab a cocktail, wade in the creek, enjoy live music and take in the scenery prior to dinner. Guests…
Picnics in the Orchard
Picnics in the Orchard
Relax and indulge in a two-hour picnic in our picturesque orchard. Seating is limited to just 12 tables spread out across our 10-acre farm. We will provide a deluxe, artisan charcuterie box to share, along with some fresh fruit, ice cold slushies & fruit infused water. We will provide tableware, organic bug spray, and some…
6 events,
Jazz on the Courtyard with Lisa Stewart and her Jazz Combo
Jazz on the Courtyard with Lisa Stewart and her Jazz Combo
Enjoy the sultry sounds of Jazz on the Courtyard with Lisa Stewart and her jazz combo! Originally from Mississippi, Nashville-based jazz singer Lisa Stewart will take you back in time to the jazz clubs of New York City in the 1940s. Raised on the blues and gospel music, Lisa brings a little bit of country…
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