Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
2024-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Historic Downtown Franklin Art Crawl Features Local Artists, Live Music, Guided Art Tours, Complimentary Refreshments and More!
The first Friday of each month, the Franklin Art Crawl includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, and at The Factory at Franklin!
The free monthly event celebrates Williamson County, Tennessee’s local craftsmanship and provides both the novice and the art connoisseur an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnificent work – from blown glass and mixed media to turned wood, paintings, and more!
Many of the galleries, working studios and stores serve complimentary refreshments during the evening, and some offer live music.
Hop aboard the complimentary trolley for a seamless journey to all the featured artists on the Franklin Art Crawl route. All art featured is available for purchase!
Visit Franklin Art Scene Facebook page and Instagram to learn more about the artists that will be featured at each participating site!
By scanning the QR code on the event sign, visitors can easily navigate the Art Crawl area and find the businesses hosting artists each month. Art crawl guests may begin at any participating location on the map!
For more information, please visit Arts Council of Williamson County TN.
More event details are below!

Southall Summer Sounds Series
2024-06-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Get down with Ricky Ray and the Kemosabe’s as they let loose with your favorite blues and country songs (they wrote/recorded a bunch of them). This trio features some of the best guitar and harmonica playing you’re going to hear in Nashville.
As you arrive amid the lush and rolling hills of historic Franklin, Tennessee, you find yourself breathing more deeply, feeling more at ease. It’s as though you’ve been transported to a simpler time, when the pace of life was more mindful, more deliberate. A vast expanse of farmland—325 acres—surrounds you, with greenhouses on one side, and rows of heritage crops, orchards, and gardens on the other.

Full Moon Hike
2024-06-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
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 a pack-in/pack-out facility.
Join us as we explore Owl’s Hill at sunset and enjoy the sights and sounds of day turning to night. We’ll listen for owls, coyotes, and night-singing insects. As the stars come out, we’ll look for constellations, planets, and even meteors.
Meet our non-releasable owl ambassadors and learn about the adaptations that help nocturnal animals survive. Find out what we can expect to see in the sky that night. After that, we’ll head out on the trail to look and listen for the wonders of the night. No flashlights, please!
Owl Prowl programs include an easy one-mile hike with some gentle uphill and downhill hiking. Our trails are natural surface, and hikers can expect a few spots with uneven terrain. Wear shoes suitable for hiking. Insect repellent is strongly recommended.

LIVE! Telescope Night
2024-06-07 21:00 - 23:00 | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
LIVE! Telescope Night at Vanderbilt University Dyer Observatory in Brentwood, TN.
Vanderbilt University Dyer Observatory will open its doors so you may view our unique exhibits, engage with astronomers, and gaze at various celestial objects (weather permitting). The format is “open house” so you may arrive and depart any time during the event. Suggested for ages 8 and up. Tickets for Telescope Nights often sell out the day they go on sale, so please plan accordingly.

Nolensville Farmers Market
2024-06-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Nolensville Farmers Market, 7248 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Summer 2024 Nolensville Farmers Market
The Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market, open on Saturday mornings at the Historic Nolensville School. The NFM Board takes pride in bringing fresh, local food to Nolensville while supporting local farmers and artisans. You will find all kinds of organic or naturally grown produce, several varieties of meat, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, crafts and food trucks! With music in the background, the Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a great place to stop and pick up your groceries, grab a bite to eat and meet your neighbors. You’re sure to see a friendly face or two.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-06-08 08:00 - 13:00 | Franklin Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Franklin Farmers Market is a True Tennessee Farmers Market!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.
The non-profit FFM believes that local family farms can remain successful with support from the market to stay productive. Productive family farms are important to both the economic and environmental structures of Middle Tennessee communities and the Franklin Farmers Market is working to ensure the future of farming in Tennessee.
Artisans
While the Franklin Farmers Market is the home of real farmers, it is also the place for eclectic offerings from local artists and craftsmen. Come out to the market and meet Middle Tennessee’s best artisans who specialize in such crafts as original photography and paintings, hand turned woodwork, one of a kind pottery and handcrafted jewelry. It’s a diverse mix of local artisans, making the Franklin Farmers Market the spot for unique artworks, crafts and gifts.
Events and Festivals
The Franklin Farmers Market holds many events and festivals throughout the year, too! Their Pardoning of the Turkey event is a family favorite event! Another family favorite event is when Santa visits the market each December! The Franklin Strawberry Festival offers a lot of strawberries, of course! You will also find fun activities and games for kids and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat! The festival is great fun for all ages! The Tomato Festival celebrates summer’s favorite veggie with heirloom tomato tastings, plus a lot of fun games for the kids! The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a fun day for the whole family, too! Enjoy games for kids and adults, including the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. There will also be wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon to enjoy!

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday

The Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market. The summer season of the market is May through October every Saturday 8am – 1pm. The winter season of the market is November through April with hours of 9am – 12noon.

Family Geocaching Day
2024-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come to Owl’s Hill for a day of family fun and exploration in Brentwood! Geocaches are hidden in containers that can be found using a GPS or smartphone. Head out on our kid-friendly course set up with caches ready to be found. (We’ll also have a couple more challenging caches for anyone looking for extra adventure.) Hike around in the woods and see what you can find. No experience necessary!
Bring your own GPS device or use your smartphone with Google Maps installed to find the caches. Participants are welcome to bring tradeables (small toys or trinkets) to leave or exchange in caches.
Check in between 9 am and 12 pm. Trails are open for geocaching until 3 pm. The gate closes promptly at 3 pm.
Cost: $10 Adult (ages 13+), $8 Child (ages 12-5) Children 4 & under free.

Silent Run Show Series
2024-06-08 09:00 - 2024-06-09 16:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come out to the Tractor Supply Co. Arena at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin to watch the Silent Run Horse Show! The horse shows are free to spectators.

How to Take Amazing Pictures | Photography Workshop
2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
How to Take Amazing Pictures | Photography Workshop | Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville
In this class, we will discuss many ways to improve your photography skills, whether you are using your cell phone or a DSLR camera. As we explore what makes a good picture, we will cover essential principles of design and composition.
A DSLR camera is NOT required for this class, but you are welcome to bring one if you have it. Beginner photographers equipped with cell phone cameras are welcome!
Please see the link below for registration information.

Saturday Morning Art Club
2024-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Oasis Health Center, 3015 Belshire Village Dr., Suite 204, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
The Saturday Morning Art Club meets from 10am – noon.
Please join us as we gather around the table to chat, paint and relax.
In June we are experimenting with a geometric abstract landscape in acrylics.
ALL supplies, instruction and new friends included.
No experience required.
The Workshop will meet at Oasis Health Center,
3015 Belshire Village Dr, Suite 202, Spring Hill, TN.

Bill Peach Franklin Book Festival
2024-06-08 10:00 - 2024-06-09 17:00 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Bill Peach Franklin Book Festival will be held June 8-9, 2024, at the Williamson County Public Library (WCPL), 1314 Columbia Avenue, in Franklin, TN. Times are June 8, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and June 9, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Presented by Authors Circle of Middle Tennessee and WCPL, the 4th annual festival includes instructional presentations on writing, publishing, and marketing; featured speakers; panel discussions; and book sales and signings with 30 or more authors. The festival is FREE to all, and the public is invited to this celebration of the written word.

Tennessee Butterfly Experience
2024-06-08 10:00 - 2024-07-28 16:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
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 through our online ticketing site for $6 each and picked up the day of the event. Only a limited number available. Admission to the farm is additional and must be purchased to participate.

Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Workshop
2024-06-08 13:30 - 2024-06-09 16:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Williamson County Parks & Recreation – Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Workshop – Gray Mountain

Join Certified Ross Instructor ® Quintin Burlingame as he leads students of all skill levels through the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet technique ®. In this oil painting, based on Season 24 Episode 1 of the Joy of Painting, students will paint a mountain scene on a 12×16 canvas.
All materials needed to complete the painting are provided by the instructor.
Ages 11 and above is allowed but ages 13 and above is recommended.
Limited spacing available; pre-registration is required. Please direct all questions to Liz Friend at Liz.Friend@williamsoncounty-tn.gov. All credits/transfers/refunds must be processed with Liz 48 hours prior to the class.

Franklin Recreation Center:
Saturday, June 8 | 1:30 – 4:00PM
Sunday, June 9 | 1:30 – 4:00PM

Pickin’ In The Park – Spring Hill TN Outdoor Music Series
2024-06-08 17:00 | Harvey Park, 4001 Miles Johnson Pkw, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Pickin’ In The Park is a free community LIVE music event in Spring Hill that is fun for all ages!
Pickin’ in the Park is a monthly outdoor music series in Spring Hill that’s held at Harvey Park! Spring Hill resident Matt Meyer is the event organizer, and he started the event in 2013. The fun family-friendly event features local musicians and songwriters. Bring chairs and blankets, and enjoy an evening of music! Food trucks will be on site.
The dates for 2024’s performances are:
May 18
June 8
July 20
August 17
September 21
The shows begin at 5:00 PM. Harvey Park is located at 4001 Miles Johnson Parkway in Spring Hill TN 37174.

Lakeside Movies
2024-06-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Westhaven (Front Lake), 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come enjoy an outdoor family movie in Franklin, hosted by Luke & Evin Krehbiel (Agent615 & Evin Photography) for the community!
Time: Sunset (approximately 8 PM)
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs!
Local Vendors On Site: Marigold Popcorn, Sweethaven, High Brow Coffee, Nashville Smile Bar!

2024 Brentwood Summer Concert Series
2024-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Brentwood Summer Concert Series – June 9, 6 PM to 8 PM –A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
Summers in Brentwood have always included Sunday night concerts at Crockett Park! The City of Brentwood excited to kick off the 2024 season on June 2nd with The WannaBeatles. Next up, June 9th features A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band. The fourth annual BrentFest will feature Spazmatics and Cruizin Keys Dueling Pianos on June 22nd, along with a beer garden, various food trucks, and a kids fun zone. The Downtown Band will perform on July 4th for Brentwood’s Red, White, and Boom Celebration.
The 2024 Summer Concert Series will mark the 35th year for the annual concert series. We want to thank our sponsors, bands, the local business community, residents, and city staff who make the summer concerts a success year after year!
Food Trucks
Sunday, June 9, 2024

Bradley’s Creamery
Blue Monkey Shaved Ice
Little Cancun On The Go
Smokin’ Buttz
It’s A Philly Thing

FINK'S - ORIS POP-UP AIRSTREAM
2024-06-10 10:00 - 18:00 | Fink’s Jewelers – Franklin, McEwen Northside, 5019 Aspen Grove Drive, Frankilin, TN, 37067, United States
FINK’S – ORIS POP-UP AIRSTREAM AT MCEWEN PARK, FRANKLIN
EVENT DETAILS

Oris, a watch vendor of Fink’s Jewelers, is coming to McEwen Northside! On Monday, June 10th , Oris will set up an Airstream right in front of Fink’s Jewelers. Stop by and get your Swiss-made watch.
Website: www.finks.com

Ladies’ Night at Harpeth True Value
2024-06-11 06:00 - 20:00 | Harpeth True Value, 203 Downs Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us at the next “Ladies’ Night at the Harpeth” in Franklin on Tuesday June 11th, starting at 6 PM. This free event is for ladies only! 🌸✨
Get ready for an evening of Summer fun! Sample delicious pizza cooked by Gozney, get your garden ready for Summer with top tips from professional landscaper Scott, enjoy a catered bite to eat and drink, and take part in our free raffle! 🌷🌿
Don’t miss out on our hit “Ladies’ Night at the Harpeth”, it’s the perfect opportunity to connect with your fellow female gardening and DIY enthusiasts.
Call us on 615-794-3641 or message us on Facebook or Instagram to RSVP and secure your spot!

Free Spring Concerts
2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
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 few!
Joe is a lifelong musician, producer, recording artist and writer. A multi-instrumentalist and graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston MA, he has been making music professionally for over 35 years on stage and in studios all over the world. Joe owned a studio on music row from 1998-2008, and was the “man behind the curtain” for more than a few platinum recording artists including Linkin’ Park and many other artists that can’t be named. His current study is electric guitar, and Joe’s latest releases include “Million Million Years” and a fabulous “Latin Medley” that covers a LOT of guitar ground. When he’s not buying and selling and trading guitars, he’s playing them. Joe recently moved back to Nashville from Central Florida, and is working on many new projects. Learn more at www.joehand.com.
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30pm, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-06-11 19:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us every Tuesday for trivia at The Skylight Bar hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia! Located inside The Factory at Franklin in historic downtown Franklin, grab a delicious drink or two while playing trivia with your friends or family!
About The Skylight Bar
The Skylight Bar, an innovative bar and event space, located in the Grand Hall of The Factory at Franklin. Conveniently situated at 230 Franklin Road in the heart of downtown Franklin, Tennessee, The Skylight Bar continues to be the perfect locale for creating lasting memories with the community, hosting events and more.

Kids Day
2024-06-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Kids Day – Wild West Round Up – Fun and Games with City of Franklin Parks!
Well, Howdy partner! Are you ready to lasso yourself into this Wild West Round up? Get your boots on and help The City of Franklin Parks wrangle up outlaws with a game of “Capture the Outlaws”, then show you Horse skills with plenty of Yee-Haw Horse Races and so much more! Kick off summer break with a rodeo of fun in Franklin! Kids Day takes place on Wednesday, June 12th, from 9 am to 11 am at Pinkerton Park. Light refreshments will be provided.

Knee High Naturalist
2024-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Knee High Naturalist | Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary, Brentwood | Summer: June 12 & 19, July 10 & 17
June 12 – Bug Safari
Young children, ages 3-5 years old, with an adult will explore the natural world through a series of topics lead by an Owl’s Hill Environmental Educator. Each week has a different focus emphasizing working together through discovery, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
No strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Fees are per adult/child pair for one 4- or 6-week series (spring, summer, or fall).
All sessions meet 10-11:30am.

Money and Mindset with Ciara Stockeland and Andrea Liebross
2024-06-12 10:30 - 11:30 | The Sapphire Suite, 1201 Liberty Pike, Suite 229, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Welcome to Money and Mindset with Ciara Stockeland and Andrea Liebross!
Join us at The Sapphire Suite in Franklin on June 12th for an enlightening event where you’ll…
Learn how to transform your financial future and mindset, and walk away knowing how to:
1) Set goals that create profit
2) Apply BIGGER thinking in your business (and life) and see what does for you!
3) Love your numbers and use them as a tool to manage your mind and up your game
Best-selling authors, podcast hosts and coaches Ciara Stockeland (The Inventory Genius) and Andrea Liebross (She Thinks Big) will share their insights and strategies to help you achieve financial success and cultivate a business mindset that works for busy women.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and inspiration.
Reserve your spot now!

Factory Farmers Market
2024-06-12 16:00 - 19:30 | Factory Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Factory Farmers Market is a beautiful and quaint farmers market in downtown Franklin that takes place every Wednesday from 4pm-7:30pm, under the Water Tower at The Factory at Franklin. The Factory Farmers Market features local produce, meats, dairy, honey, baked goods, crafts, kids activities, and more!
Music City Markets and Events, LLC., brings The Factory at Franklin, the Factory Farmers Market starting May 29th – December 18th!

Kings Open Mic Comedy Show
2024-06-12 19:30 - 21:30 | The Whiskey Room Live – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Comedy Nights in Franklin!
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 Comedy Collective is a comedy production group based out of Nashville, TN that produces premiere clean comedy shows. We started in January, 2023 and now work with producers all over Tennessee, and even in Huntsville Alabama too!
Our mission is simple. We just want to put on really good comedy shows that are clean and family-friendly at any venue that is looking for a good time.
No Cover | All Ages Welcome.
Check out Kings Facebook page and reserve a spot!

Five Points Franklin Market – Father’s Day Market
2024-06-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Five Points Franklin Market, 100 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Monthly themed markets on THURSDAYS from 4-8 PM. 👩‍🌾 30+ Local Farm, Art & Prepared Food Vendors, Live Music, Food Trucks & Kids Activities!!
Father’s Day Market Features for June 13:
🎵 Live Music: Michael Rix Band & Bach 2 Rock featuring “DAD Band”
🚐 Food Trucks: Whiskey Creek BBQ, Smokey Dawggs & Ellie’s Doughnuts
🔪 Grill Demo & Smoked Meat Samples
🪓 Axe Throwing sponsored by Sticks & Stones Axe Co.
🎈 Kid’s Activities: Face Painting by Fantasy Face Artistry, Crafts by TN Art Yard & an inflatable by Franklin Inflatables.
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Check out our application and requirements using the following link in our bio.
⭐️ Five Points Franklin Market
🗓️ May 9, June 13, July 25, Aug 22, Sept 26 & Oct 17
⏰ 4-8 PM
📍 100 5th Avenue North (behind Starbucks)

Sip & Spark @ The Board Room - Speed Dating Soiree
2024-06-13 17:30 - 20:00 | The Board Room Charcuterie Wine Bar, 1001 Westhaven Blvd., Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience an enchanting evening of connection at Matchmaking Nashville’s exclusive speed dating event at The Board Room Charcuterie Wine Bar in Franklin.

Fleet Feet Nashville's Annual Summer Trail Mixer Series
2024-06-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Percy Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd., Nashville, TN, 37221, United States
Beginning Thursday, June 13th, at 6 p.m., meet us every Thursday night through July 25th (excluding July 4th) at the Deep Wells Trailhead in Percy Warner Park. If you’re new to trail running or are a trail runner new to Nashville, this is a great opportunity to learn all about one of our favorite trail systems.
We’ll discuss trail etiquette and some basics, like how to run the hills (hint: you don’t!).
You’ll get to choose either the White Trail (2.5-mile loop) or Red Trail (4.5-mile loop), try out some trail shoes, and enjoy the trail community.

Music in the Park
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | McEwen Northside Central Park, 4031 Aspen Grove Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Bring a blanket and enjoy live music from different artists at Music on the Lawn on select Thursdays from 6–8 p.m.

Southall Summer Sounds Series
2024-06-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Welcome Monica Ramey – a prolific vocalist who performs a variety of material ranging from the most popular Broadway show tunes to her interpretations of the Great American Songbook. Dottie’s Speakeasy is Open! Follow the path to Dottie’s back door, sip a cocktail, and enjoy live entertainment. 21 +.
As you arrive amid the lush and rolling hills of historic Franklin, Tennessee, you find yourself breathing more deeply, feeling more at ease. It’s as though you’ve been transported to a simpler time, when the pace of life was more mindful, more deliberate. A vast expanse of farmland—325 acres—surrounds you, with greenhouses on one side, and rows of heritage crops, orchards, and gardens on the other
$35 per person, Southall guest are Free.

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