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.
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!
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!
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.
Enjoy the Farmers Market at The Factory, every Wednesday, from 4 – 8 PM! Featuring local area produce, meats, dairy, honey, baked goods, crafts, and so much more – add a stop to The Factory to your weekly schedule! Kids activities, pets on leashes are permitted.
Enjoy the majestic beauty of these delicate creatures in an immersive Butterfly Experience with hundreds of butterflies to observe, interact with, and feed! PLUS participate in LIVE Butterfly Releases as we introduce monarch and other native butterfly species to the flower fields! Release times are at 12 PM daily. Butterflies for the release are pre-sold […]
Housed in the KINGS Whiskey Room Live, Clean Enough for TV is a weekly comedy open mic and Showcase that features Nashville’s funniest comics! FREE ADMISSION to our Wednesday Open Mic! Sign up at 7:30PM show starts at 8PM! Bring your friends and hang out for a few laughs. Drinks and food available. The Clean […]
A must do…Lucky Ladd’s Sunflower SPECTACULAR. Make selfies and cut magnificent flowers to take home. Afterwards, enjoy all the farm has to offer from petting animals, taking a wagon ride or sliding down a mega slide – there is something for all. Blooming fields of over 200,000 sunflowers in many different beautiful varieties provide a […]
Grab your besties and join us for a spectacular evening at Morning Glory Orchard. We will provide a deluxe, artisan charcuterie box to share, along with some fresh fruit, ice cold slushies & fruit infused water. Seating is limited to just 12 tables spread out across our 10-acre farm and your table will be nestled […]
It’s a greatest Hits album Release Party On July 2 at 19 Miles with Regie Hamm! Regie Hamm’s life has had all the twists, turns, and drama of a Hollywood movie. He was raised in Pentecostal churches, tent revivals, and all night singings. But rose from those humble beginnings to experience unprecedented success in the […]
Friends of Franklin Parks, in conjunction with the City of Franklin and City of Franklin Parks Department, will be hosting a Fourth of July Celebration (music, food, and kids games) at the Tractor Supply Co. Arena at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. The Tractor Supply Co. Arena will be open to the public for prime […]
Celebrate Independence Day on the farm with a family-friendly BBQ dinner on the lawn, s'mores, and live music brought to you by The Amber Leigh Band! Free entry for Southall Guests! All American BBQ to include: Haloumi Fattoush, Broccoli Salad, Caesar Wedges, Shrimp Piccatta, Huli Huli Chicken, Lemon Pepper Potatoes, Vegetable Kabobs. Grilled Sausage Bar […]
Dottie's Speakeasy is Open! Follow the path to Dottie's back door, sip a cocktail, and enjoy live entertainment. Free Entry for Southall Guests. 21+ only. Welcome MŌRIAH a Mexican-American recording artist, actress and producer from Los Angeles, CA. With a passion for celebrating individuality, diversity, and culture, MŌRIAH works to tell uplifting stories that highlight […]
Art Scene includes dozens of sites that host artisans and live music, or serve complimentary refreshments for guests to enjoy from 6 – 9 p.m. It’s a great (and free!) way to celebrate local craftsmanship and to appreciate a variety of art mediums. This month the Visitor Center will feature Blake Wylie, a talented tin-type […]
Enjoy a live performance with Nashville songwriting icons! Doors open at 7pm along with the Southall bar and food truck! Free Entry for Southall Guests. Welcome, Erin Enderlin & Leslie Satcher! Erin Enderlin: An American Country Music artist and songwriter. Winner of CMT’s Make It Country and four more trophies––Country Artist, Songwriter, Song, and Album […]
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 […]
With music by Jack + Smoke $85/person + $40/child (Brunch is complimentary to those with Sunday night reservations.) 11:30 am Fly Fishing 11:30 am Guided Hike 4:30 PM Welcome Tour
Tired of boring old Bingo, where some dry personality simply calls out numbers? Come try the next generation of the classic game- where karaoke meets bingo! Join Andrea as she plays snippets of songs with a theme and sing along as you look for the title on your game board. Don’t worry if you are […]
The public is invited to attend a Candidates' Forum featuring candidates for the soon-to-be-open 65th District Tennessee House of Representatives' seat on Wednesday, July 10, 6-7:30 p.m., in the Arts & Technology Building theater space on the Williamson Campus of Columbia State Community College. Organizing the forum are Williamson County Association of REALTORS®, Williamson Inc., […]
Join us for an evening with Bijoy John as he discusses and signs copies of his new book, Nobody’s Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness. In Nobody’s Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness, Bijoy John unveils his proven sleep strategies to help you achieve better health and […]
Bring the kiddos and join us at Morning Glory Orchard in Nolensville for our Summer Craft Series. We will begin our time together with an arts & craft project in the orchard (in the event of rain, we will move indoors). Next, we will enjoy story time while seated under a nice big shade tree! […]
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 […]
June 14 & 21 and July 12, 20247 – 8:30 pm$25/Adult+Child pair, $15 additional adult, $12 additional childAge 4+ Gate opens 1 hour before program start. Program begins promptly at noted time. No late entries. No exceptions. Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. We are a pack-in/pack-out facility. This evening program […]
Sara Sells is a monthly warehouse event offering unbeatable prices on high-quality furniture ranging from sofas, dining tables, bedroom furniture, lighting, home decor, and more! The highlight? You can take your purchases home the same day of the sale! Sara Sells also provides options for alternate pickup days and local delivery. Join us in person […]
The Saturday Morning Art Club meets from 10am – noon. Please join us as we gather around the table to chat, paint and relax. More color? Yes please. Let’s continue this fabulous journey with color. July brings us an opportunity for a new technique – we’re going to be using fluid acrylics to create a […]
Would you like to learn how to weave? Join artisan Twyla Lambert Clark for a beginners-friendly workshop in our newly renovated Visitor Center on Saturday, July 13th! Weaving potholders is quiet, rewarding fun where one gets to practice finger dexterity while learning how to use colors and patterns to create pleasing patterns. Create one large […]
Join Franklin Tomorrow for our June FrankTalks with Franklin City Administrator Eric Stuckey for a unique session titled, "City Hall on Wheels" on Monday, July 15. FrankTalks will be held at Columbia State Community College -Williamson Campus located at 1228 Liberty Pike in Franklin, which will begin at 9 a.m. with a coffee social, followed […]
Join Franklin Tomorrow for our June FrankTalks featuring Franklin City Administrator Eric Stuckey in a session titled “City Hall on Wheels” on Monday, July 15. This insightful session aims to provide a unique perspective on municipal governance and community engagement. The event will be hosted at Columbia State Community College – Williamson Campus, located at […]
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.
An Evening with Karen Swallow Prior: A Celebration of Books and Reading at Landmark Booksellers! Join us for a captivating evening with renowned author Karen Swallow Prior at Landmark Booksellers on Thursday, July 17th at 6:00 PM. This special event will feature: A heartwarming talk by Dr. Prior about her love of reading and its […]
Franklin Theatre Fellowship presents a gripping production of "Twelve Angry Jurors", the classic drama by Reginald Rose, reimagined for today's audiences. Originally presented in the late 1950’s as a teleplay and Oscar-nominated film, "Twelve Angry Jurors" centers around a diverse group of New Yorkers seated on the jury of a murder trial. A teenage boy […]
Bring the kiddos and join us at Morning Glory Orchard in Nolensville for our Summer Craft Series. We will begin our time together with an arts & craft project in the orchard (in the event of rain, we will move indoors). Next, we will enjoy story time while seated under a nice big shade tree! […]
Grab your besties and join us for a spectacular evening at Morning Glory Orchard. We will provide a deluxe, artisan charcuterie box to share, along with some fresh fruit, ice cold slushies & fruit infused water. Seating is limited to just 12 tables spread out across our 10-acre farm and your table will be nestled […]
Nick Deleo is performing live at Stable Reserve! Enjoy the perfect evening filled with live music, signature cocktails, and lite bites at Stable Reserve.
Strawberry Moon: June 7 Buck Moon: July 19 Sturgeon Moon: August 2 All Hikes: 7:30 – 9 pm $15/person Age 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult) Gate opens 1 hour before program start. Program begins promptly at 7:30. No late entries. No exceptions. Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. […]
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 […]
Emma Zinck is performing live at Stable Reserve! Enjoy the perfect evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites at Stable Reserve.
Cameron Havens is performing live at Stable Reserve! Enjoy the perfect evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites at Stable Reserve.
Bring the kiddos and join us at Morning Glory Orchard in Nolensville for our Summer Craft Series. We will begin our time together with an arts & craft project in the orchard (in the event of rain, we will move indoors). Next, we will enjoy story time while seated under a nice big shade tree! […]
Monthly themed markets on THURSDAYS from 4-8 PM. 👩🌾 30+ Local Farm, Art & Prepared Food Vendors 🎸 LIVE MUSIC 🚐 FOOD TRUCKS 🎈 KIDS ACTIVITIES Christmas in July Market Features for July 25 Get a jump start on that Christmas shopping and look forward to the holiday season in the midst of the wam […]
Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin over the years. Most recently it has made it's home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin's own Grand Ole […]
Kick off your weekend and bring your family down for a laid back evening on Friday, July 26th from 5-8 pm at French's Shoes & Boots in downtown Franklin. We'll have dinner, dessert and beverage trucks you can purchase from while you enjoy live music by local banjo artist, Michael Rix! Bring a lawn chair […]
It’s an evening field trip to the orchard! Sip on your choice of slushie, while we guide you through the orchard and share our family history and details about how we farm. Then, we will gather together for a sampling of all sorts of food and drinks while we make new friends and share some […]
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 […]
Since 2013, Nashville-based band World Turning has been entertaining audiences across the country with their tribute to the iconic music of Fleetwood Mac. This show recreates all of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits as well as songs from previous band members and the solo efforts of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
Brain Sutherland is performing live at Stable Reserve! Enjoy the perfect evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites at Stable Reserve.
Lockwood Barr is performing live at Stable Reserve! Enjoy the perfect evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites at Stable Reserve.
Bring the kiddos and join us at Morning Glory Orchard in Nolensville for our Summer Craft Series. We will begin our time together with an arts & craft project in the orchard (in the event of rain, we will move indoors). Next, we will enjoy story time while seated under a nice big shade tree! […]
Aloha! Music City Uke Fest (MCUF) shifts into high gear all day and all night on Friday 8/2 & Saturday 8/3 at The Factory at Franklin with kickin' Artists: Lil' Rev, Dani Joy & Perry Stauffer, Ukulele (Greg) Gent, Tiki Dave, Art Hopkins, and The Ukedelics. Concerts, Workshops, Jam Sessions, Open Mic, and a new feature…BandHui will delight and excite you […]
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Williamson County Fair with us in Franklin, TN, from Friday, August 2, to Saturday, August 10. Experience 9 Days of Fun filled with excitement this summer, featuring delicious food, music, thrilling rides and attractions and all the cherished traditions from years past. Make sure to check out new additions […]
Looking for a fun evening out? Be sure to stop by Franklin Art Scene the first Friday of each month downtown Franklin. Art Scene includes dozens of sites that host artisans, and live music, or serve complimentary refreshments for guests to enjoy. It’s a great (and free!) way to celebrate local craftsmanship and to appreciate […]
Strawberry Moon: June 7 Buck Moon: July 19 Sturgeon Moon: August 2 All Hikes: 7:30 – 9 pm $15/person Age 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult) Gate opens 1 hour before program start. Program begins promptly at 7:30. No late entries. No exceptions. Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. […]
We are pleased to welcome back guest Chef Brayden Apple from River Cottage Farm, a favorite at the Franklin Farmer's Market, for our 2024 season. We pride ourselves on using organic produce, meats and dairy from local farms and preparing the meals from scratch. We hope you choose to dine with your special someone or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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