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National Day of Prayer
2024-05-02 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Eastern Flank Event Facility, 1368 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Unite Williamson is holding it’s 2nd Annual National Day of Prayer event in Franklin at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park, Noon-12:30. 1368 Eastern Flank Circle.

Legally Blonder Jr at Page Middle School
2024-05-02 19:00 - 2024-05-04 19:00, 2024-05-09 19:00 - 2024-05-11 19:00 | Page Middle School, 6262 Arno Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for an amazing live performance of Legally Blonde Jr The Musical at Page Middle School. Get ready to be blown away by this hilarious and heartwarming show. Watch Elle Woods, a sorority girl turned law student, as she takes on the challenge of her life. With catchy songs, dazzling dance numbers, and a talented cast, this event is not to be missed! So grab your friends and family and come enjoy an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment.
This junior version of the popular movie is performed by the Page Middle Players. For ages 10 and up, families are welcome. All performances held at Page Middle School (6262 Arno Road, Franklin).
https://our.show/pms-lbjr
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May 2 at 7:00 pm
May 3 at 7:00 pm
May 4 at 7:00 pm
May 9 at 7:00 pm
May 10 at 7:00 pm
May 11 at 7:00 pm

The Great Junk Hunt – Nashville TN Market
2024-05-03 16:00 - 2024-05-05 14:00 | Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
We’re so excited for our first-ever Market in Nashville, Tennessee! At The Great Junk Hunt you’ll not only find some amazing vintage items, home decor & more, but best of all – you’ll have a whole lot of fun along the way!
It’s a round up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin’ treasure. Shoppers walk away with items they can’t find anywhere else. Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, re-purposed, handmade and much more.
– Named one of the Top Flea Markets in the USA by Apartment
Therapy 2023
– Named Top 15 Flea Market in USA by Romantic Homes magazine!
– Listed Top 5 Flea Market in USA by Flea Market Décor magazine!
– Listed top traveling market in USA by Flea Market Style magazine!
– Tickets –

Friday (May 3rd) 4pm-9pm

First Pick – 4pm ($20). Enter anytime after 4pm. Ticket good for entire event.

Early Bird – 6pm ($15). Enter anytime after 6pm. Ticket good for entire event.

Saturday (May 4th) 8am-4pm

Saturday Early Bird – 8am-10am entry, 2 hours before GA ($12)

General Admission – enter anytime after 10am ($10)

Sunday (May 5th) 10am-2pm

Enter anytime after 10am ($10)

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
2024-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | 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!

Star Bright Players' the Hunchback of Notre Dame
2024-05-03 19:00 - 2024-05-05 14:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Hartzog & Silva, PLLC presents the Star Bright Players (ages 12-18) production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 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 by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel. The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all. Ticket sponsor: Image Surgical Arts (www.imagesurgicalarts.com).

LIVE! Telescope Night
2024-05-03 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
2024-05-04 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-11 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
2024-05-04 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-11 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.

Sara Sells May Sale
2024-05-04 08:00 - 2024-05-05 20:00 | Sara Sells, 8430 Horton Hwy., College grove, TN, 37046, United States
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 website for more details – www.sarasells.com.
In-person: 5/4, 8am to 1pm
Online: 5/5, 11am to 8pm

Strawberry Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Jam Festival
2024-05-04 10:00 - 2024-05-05 18:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Strawberry Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Jam Festival in Tennessee 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 50 fun and exciting attractions for both kids and adults alike to enjoy. Celebrate the fruits of our labor as we celebrate strawberry farms across Tennessee by bringing sweet southern fun to families and small-town communities.

Jockeys & Juleps Kentucky Derby Party
2024-05-04 16:00 - 22:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jockeys & Juleps Kentucky Derby Party, Franklin
The Jockeys & Juleps Kentucky Derby Party will be a gathering of more than 500 attendees under tents to celebrate the “Run for the Roses”. Funds raised from Jockeys & Juleps will benefit local and international charities through the Downtown Franklin Rotary Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.
The evening will include:

Viewing of the Kentucky Derby
Catered dinner and an open bar
Live music and dancing
Live and Silent Auctions
Bourbon tastings

Christine Kosiba Exhibition
2024-05-05 13:00 - 16:00 | The Copper Fox Gallery, 4136 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Christine Kosiba Exhibition – The Copper Fox Gallery

Join us here in Leiper’s Fork as we welcome sculptor Christine Kosiba. Opening Champagne reception with the artist begins at 1:00pm. Peruse her newest work with us here at the Copper Fox!

USA Ninja Challenge Grand Opening
2024-05-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) Sports Performance Center – Franklin, 215 Gothic Court, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
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 runs are available for kids ages 4-17.

Vintage Base Ball
2024-05-05 14:30 - 16:00 | RIPPAVILLA, 5700 Main Street, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Vintage Base Ball at Rippavilla Plantation
This is 1864 old school baseball straight out from the year 1864! Come out and watch us (Franklin Farriers vs Cumberland Club of Nashville) 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 way to catch a game without paying too much for a seat! It’s free and you can bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic if you desire! Hope to see you there!

Franklin Mayor, Dr. Ken Moore State of the City
2024-05-07 07:45 | Rolling Hills Community Church, 1810 Columbia Ave, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Doors Open at 7:00 a.m., Breakfast Sponsored by Franklin Breakfast Rotary, Franklin—Mayor Dr. Ken Moore will give his annual State of the City address on May 7, at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin. The Church is located at 1810 Columbia Ave. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the Mayor’s speech will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m.
The theme this year is “Mission Possible, ” playing off the Mission Impossible movies. Mayor Moore will discuss the City’s achievements in 2023 and projects on the horizon. Aldermen, City Administrator Eric Stuckey and other City officials will join the presentation.
Breakfast will be provided thanks to the Franklin Breakfast Rotary. City departments will have displays at the event highlighting their services.
“I look forward to the State of the City address every year,” said Mayor Moore. “This is our chance to showcase the City Departments and our team members. I enjoy sharing what is possible in Franklin and the folks who make it happen every day in our City! I hope citizens can take the time to come watch the presentation or tune in on social media to see what we are achieving together as a community.”
For those who can’t attend in person or choose to watch virtually, the State of the City will be streamed live across the City’s social media channels.

Finding Inner Peace and Calmness through Meditation
2024-05-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join Arvind Naik, longtime meditator, on for this deep and engaging VIRTUAL meditation workshop. Arvind has been practicing meditation for many years and lectures regularly on its benefits. During this workshop, participants will get to practice a simple meditation technique to help us on our journey to achieve lasting peace, happiness, and a greater sense of well-being.
Arvind Naik works as a Data Architect and Director of Engineering in the information technology field. He lectures and presents workshops on meditation, where he demonstrates how incorporating it into our daily routine can help us develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Arvind has led meditation programs at Target, Sleep Number, and Vialto, and regularly speaks at libraries and community centers across the country. He also educates children and teens of various backgrounds about meditation. Arvind was invited by the Columbia Heights Police Department to show how medication can help the officers manage day-to-day stress. He lives in Minnesota and is married with two sons.
This program will be presented virtually. The day before the event, Zoom login instructions will be emailed to everyone who registers. All Library programs are free and open to the public.
The Williamson County Public Library System’s Main Library is in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue. Branches are located in Fairview, Bethesda, College Grove, Nolensville, and Leiper’s Fork. For more information about library programs or services, call (615) 595-1243 or visit http://wcpltn.org. Sign up to receive library events and announcements at https://bit.ly/WCPLSe-news. The library can also be found on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, WordPress, and Twitter via @wcpltn. The views expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of the Williamson County Public Library System.

19 Miles to Music Row: Wil Nance
2024-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN, 37069-1430, United States
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 received “Million-Air” Awards from BMI for George Strait’s “Round About Way” and Brad Paisley’s “She’s Everything.” He also landed on Troubadour, GEORGE STRAIT’S Platinum-selling, Grammy Winning, 2008 CMA Album of the Year with a song called “If Heartaches Were Horses”
Don’t Miss 19 Miles to Music Row on May 7 right here at the corner of Franklin Road and Mack Hatcher.

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-05-07 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.

Painting From Your Photos
2024-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Painting From Your Photos | WCPR Franklin Recreation Complex
We all have photos that would make wonderful, heartfelt paintings: homes or other buildings, vacation memories, landscapes, florals – even people! Instructor Joan Wilkes will help you turn your photos into acrylic paintings by transferring outlines to canvas and sharing her transparent layering technique that has proven successful for all levels of painters. Age 12+.
After registering for class, please email the picture you would like to paint to instructor Joan Wilkes at Joanwilkesart@gmail.com. She will need a few days before the class to transfer your photo outlines to your canvas.
All materials provided. Pre-registration is required; limited spacing is available.

Positive Strides with Fleet Feet Nashville
2024-05-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Fleet Feet Cool Springs, 545 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 161, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Walking to a better you: Join us on Thursday mornings at Fleet Feet Cool Springs for 8 weeks of walking and friendship. Our main goal is to develop and maintain the healthy habit of walking.
During our time together, we will discuss the mental and physical benefits of walking and will learn about the best clothing, shoes and gear you need to stay comfortable no matter the temperature or distance. We’ll also discuss hydration and preparing for a race – yes, you can walk a race!
Each week, we will begin at 9 am with a short meet & greet with the coaches and an education session from topical experts. At 9:30, we’ll head out for our walk; plan for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to one hour, depending on your goals.

Mother’s Day Market and Strawberry Festival – Five Points Franklin Market
2024-05-09 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 just off of Five Points in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee!
👩‍🌾 30+ Local Farm, Art & Prepared Food Vendors
🎸 LIVE MUSIC
🚐 FOOD TRUCKS
🎈 KIDS ACTIVITIES
Mother’s Day Market & Strawberry Festival Features:
– RSVP for a plated and served Mother’s Day Meal by Pasta Bar Co.
– Special treats for mom such as tinsel hair, custom jewelry & massages.
– Food Trucks: Pasta Bar Co, Smokey Dawggs & Ellie’s Old Fashioned Doughnuts
– Fresh Strawberries from local farms along with Strawberry Shortcakes & Strawberry Doughnuts. Yum!

Parkathon - Franklin Park Trail Series
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Winstead Hill Park, 4023 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Trail Series – Winstead Hill Park
A trail hike in Franklin at Winstead Hill Park, 4023 Columbia Avenue, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm on May 9, 2024. Call 615-794-2103 for more information or to register.

Music City Showdown 2024
2024-05-10 10:00 - 2024-05-11 20:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Nashville’s most prestigious automotive event!
Family-friendly event 20 minutes outside of downtown Nashville, Tennessee with some of the most meticulous vehicles across the country on display with industry-leading vendors!
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled day featuring jaw-dropping awards, a mouthwatering selection of food trucks, and a diverse range of vendors from across the nation whether you’re rolling in with a lifted or lowered truck, a classic car, a SXS, a Jeep, or any other vehicle that revs your engine. Nashville’s premier automotive show, located at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park, with plenty of entertainment, indoor and outdoor space, food on site, a dyno, and many of the leaders in the industry! The event will run from 5/10/2024 from 10 AM until 8 PM and from 5/11/2023 from 9 AM until 8 PM!

Mojitos with Mom
2024-05-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Celebrate Mom and everything she has done for you. Show her how special she is by inviting her to a picnic at Morning Glory Orchard. This is an intimate event with only 12 tables scattered throughout our 10-acre farm. We nestle each private table in the rows of trees and will serve a gourmet charcuterie box, suppling everything you need for an enjoyable celebration. Additionally, each guest (over the age of 21) will enjoy a cider mojito, featuring our award-winning hard cider, Roots & Wings. (In the event of rain, the event will be moved to Friday May 24)

Songwriters By The River
2024-05-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Wines in the Fork, 4165 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come join us at Wines in the Fork in Leipers Fork, Tennessee on May 10th for an evening of great music & community! We’ll be hanging out from 6-9 PM. You don’t want to miss this!

Topsy Turvy Light Opera Showcase
2024-05-10 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
WCPR Children’s Theatre & Franklin Light Opera present, Topsy Turvy Light Opera Showcase
The teens in our Topsy Turvy Light Opera weekly workshop class, taught by the seasoned professionals with Franklin Light Opera, are learning so much and sound fabulous! Their showcase concert will include a delightful selection of light opera excerpts including comedic works by Gilbert & Sullivan, Strauss, Offenbach and more. Come see them and support them at their end of class performance.

City of Franklin Parkathon
2024-05-11 08:00 - 11:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Parks Trail Series – Trail Hike – The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, North Parking Lot
Each month, City of Franklin Parks will 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. Call The City of Franklin Parks Programming office at (615)794-2103 to RSVP the events!
