Nolensville Winter Farmers Market
2023-12-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-06 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Mill Creek Church of Christ at Nolensville, 7260 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
The Nolensville Winter Farmers Market features local produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, hot food, crafts and more!

The Nolensville Winter Farmer’s Market is open on Saturdays, December through April from 10 AM to 1 PM at Mill Creek Church of Christ, 7260 Nolensville Rd. The Nolensville Farmers Market 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 more! 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.

Cross Stitch & Talk
2023-12-16 10:00 - 16:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Cross Stitch & Talk – The John P. Holt Brentwood Library
Gather together to stitch and talk about this awesome hobby!
Raffle at 1 pm!
What to bring:
• WIP(s) to work on.
• Any stash you would like to donate to a future raffle.
• *OPTIONAL* a snack to share
Free program.
Ryann Mack is a cross stitch pattern designer who has been creating artwork for a decade. She is known for modern and pop culture twists on classic pattern design styles.

Santa & Carolers at The Factory at Franklin
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Get in the holiday spirit by visiting Santa at The Factory at Franklin!
See Santa in our giant rocking chair next to the Christmas Tree in our Grand Hall! Don’t forget your camera for charming family photos! Carolers from our local schools will also serenade us with familiar holiday tunes for half-hour blocks throughout the day – check below for the schedule!

Heritage Middle 11-11:30 a.m.

The Founding presents A Celtic Christmas
2023-12-18 19:00 - 20:45 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Embrace the spirit of the holiday season with the enchanting melodies, timeless traditions, and heartwarming sing-alongs of A Celtic Christmas. Get ready for an unforgettable evening with progressive folk band The Founding, known for their unique balance of traditional Celtic music and contemporary innovation. This musical journey will feature traditional and original Christmas tunes alike, as well as beloved Celtic classics that will transport you to the heart of the Emerald Isle. Your soul will be uplifted, your spirits will be brightened, and the echoes of your voices singing along will resonate with the joy of the season.

Monday Night Line Dance
2023-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The Whiskey Room Live – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
New class opening in FRANKLIN Tennessee!
Starting October 9th, Come join us at Whiskey Room Live inside Kings Bowl Franklin, every Monday for line dancing! Class starts at 7pm-9pm. Learn popular linedances and dance requests will be played. All ages welcome. Can’t wait to see you all there!

4th Annual Big Band Christmas Show
2023-12-18 19:30 | 3rd and Lindsley, 818 3rd Avenue S., Nashville, TN, 37210, United States
Nashville’s jazz sensation Annie Sellick is hosting her 4th Annual Big Band Christmas Show at Third and Lindsley on December 18th. All proceeds from the show go to support Alive Hospice, the only nonprofit hospice in Middle Tennessee.
Backed by an 18-piece orchestra, Annie will perform original pieces in addition to seasonal classics. The show has previously featured soloists like Pat Bergeson, Roy Agee, Don Aliquo and Rahsaan Barber. Join the holiday celebration and contribute to a meaningful cause, supporting Alive Hospice’s charity care, grief support, and community education efforts. Secure your tickets online for an unforgettable night of jazz and giving. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show.

Five Points Franklin Christmas Market
2023-12-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Five Points Franklin Market, 100 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Five Points Franklin Christmas Market is held in downtown Franklin, on December 5th, 12th, and 19th, 2023, from 4 PM to 7 PM. The Christmas Market offers more than 40 vendors to shop for holiday gifts and more! The Five Point Franklin Market is located in the parking lot right behind the downtown Franklin Starbucks.
? Christmas Markets ?
?️ December 5, 12 & 19
⏰ 4-7 PM
? 100 5th Avenue North (behind Starbucks)❄️ 40+ Farm, Art & Food Vendors
? LIVE Holiday Music & ❄️ Performances
? Santa Visits & Photos
? Food Trucks
? Kids Area
? Fire Pits
? Fresh Trees by the Boy Scout Troop 747
? “Live Nativity” on the last market night (12/19)

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2023-12-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-26 19:00 - 22:00 | 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 Factory at Franklin
The Factory at Franklin is a unique, historic retail and entertainment complex that houses a variety of restaurants, storefronts, and event spaces.

Marshmallow Hikes
2023-12-21 09:30 - 2023-12-23 13:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us for a Marshmallow Hike this winter! November 25 December 21 , 22, 23 and 27, 28, 29, 30 January 6, 13 & 20 Hikes begin PROMPTLY at 9:30 am, 11 am & 1 pm. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your departure time. Cost: $11/person Ages 2 and under FREE Are you looking for something to do with the family during the holidays or an excuse to get out of the house by yourself? How does a nice hike in the winter woods followed by hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows sound? Come by Owl’s Hill for our annual Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hikes. Hikes last approximately 30-60 minutes, with two difficulty levels to choose from.

Santa’s Workshop
2023-12-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Company Distilling at Thompson’s Station, 1557 Thompson Station Rd W., Thompson s Station, TN, 37179-9253, United States
Come and meet Santa Clause in Thompson’s Station at Company Distilling! There will be crafts for kids and all can have their photo taken with jolly old Saint Nick!

A Movie Gang Christmas Party! The Nightmare Before Christmas
2023-12-21 17:30 - 20:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Movie Gang Presents: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Thursday, December 21st, 2023, at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm.
What’s this, what’s this?
I can’t believe my eyes, I must be dreaming! Wake up, Jack, this isn’t fair! The Movie Gang is throwing their biggest party of the year! For this year’s Christmas party, we are showing “The Nightmare Before Christmas”!
We are so happy to be back at our Franklin Theatre home and thankful to all of you loyal followers who come out and make these nights so fun!
For The Nightmare Before Christmas, we are going all out! Come see the most movie decorations we’ve ever had! We are giving out free candy canes, free stickers for you super movie fans, plus we are having live Christmas caroling on stage before the film!
And you never know what surprises might happen after the movie starts!
We encourage you to quote it loud and sing all the songs! More surprises to come!! Making Christmas! Making Christmas! La la la! It’s ours this time!
Make sure you arrive at doors to experience all the fun! Doors always open an hour before the movie starts!

Christmas Ball at Liberty Hall
2023-12-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
You’re in for a magical evening to commemorate the holiday season at the Christmas Ball! Get ready for a festive night to celebrate in style and come together to eat, drink, and be merry! This unforgettable night comes but once a year ahead of Santa’s sleigh – usher in the magic of Christmas with your friends and family in the true Williamson County way at The Factory in Franklin, located on Franklin Road in beautiful downtown Franklin, Tennessee, USA.
For merriment and a truly joy-filled celebration – Apex Creative will be offering open seating, tables, and VIP tables for all to join in a night with a bar, an array of Christmas delights to enjoy, Live Music, Dancing, and More!
Attire:
Formal – and in Holiday Fashion!
Tickets:
Our VIP tables & sponsors will see the one and only Santa – to pop Champagne with and get a fast pass to the Nice List.
Entertainment:
Enjoy a Big Band performance by some of the top Nashville studio musicians – including 2 trumpets, 2 saxophones, 2 trombones, piano, upright bass, electric guitar, drums, and leading Female and Male vocalists!
There will also be photo opportunities, and a silent donation hour benefiting Angel Heart Farms to help children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses.
So, whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year you’ve made the Apex wish list and we hope to see you there!

The Franklin Farmers Market
2023-12-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-06 09:00 - 12:00 | 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, TN. 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.

Marshmallow Hikes
2023-12-27 09:30 - 2023-12-30 13:00, 2024-01-06 09:30 - 13:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us for a Marshmallow Hike this winter! November 25, December 21, 22, 23 and 27, 28, 29, 30 and January 6, 13 & 20. Hikes begin PROMPTLY at 9:30 am, 11 am & 1 pm. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your departure time. Cost: $11/person Ages 2 and under FREE Are you looking for something to do with the family during the holidays or an excuse to get out of the house by yourself? How does a nice hike in the winter woods followed by hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows sound? Come by Owl’s Hill for our annual Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hikes. Hikes last approximately 30-60 minutes, with two difficulty levels to choose from.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Factory at Franklin Grand Opening Party
2023-12-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Suite 11-L, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
THE WAIT IS OVER! We’re swinging open the doors to our scoop shop in the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Rd.)—and we’re throwing a grand opening party to celebrate!
Join us on December 28 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for free scoops for all and swag bags for the first 50 people in line.
Extra sweet incentive! We’re giving away free ice cream for a year to the first five folks in line*. These lucky few will get 52 free scoop cards so your weekly Jeni’s visit will be on us.

New Year's Eve 2024 - Studio 24 at Kings
2023-12-31 11:00 | KINGS DINING & ENTERTAINMENT – FRANKLIN, 1910 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
RING IN 2024 AT KINGS FRANKLIN
With the calendar spinning to ’24, we’re inspired to party like it’s the 70’s with a disco-themed NYE bash! Kings “Studio 24” is a nod to the legendary nightclub with retro music and new and existing cocktails made with a disco flair. Families with kids are welcome for bowling and a kid’s “ball drop” between 11-6. After 6 PM it’s 21+ with a DJ from 9 pm to close. So prepare to shake shake shake your booty and get ready for some timeless fun!

New Year's Eve Bollywood Party 2024
2023-12-31 20:00 - 2024-01-01 01:00 | Champion Ballroom Center, 206 B Coolsprings Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
New Year’s Eve Party 2024 (The Best Party in Town)

THE Most entertaining Bollywood New Year Party organized by Shuddh Desi Radio!
-Non stop DJ Music
-Midnight Champagne toast
-Cash Bar
-Hookah Bar
-Free giveaways
-Photo Booth
-Mouthwatering food (Available to purchase)
-Free ample parking
FAMILY/Kid Friendly Party (You can bring your kids)
Venue (Note change in Location):- Champion Ballroom Center, 206 B Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067
Time:- Dec 31, 2023, 8:00 PM CST to Jan 01, 2024, 1:30 AM CST
BUY your Tickets early .Click this link to buy your tickets-
https://www.shuddhdesiradio.com/event-details/new-year-party-2024
. Only Limited Tickets available. And the ticket price is very affordable, it’s only $30 for a limited time. Entry ticket price at the door, could be revised upwards.
See you and your friends at the Best NYE Party!

Bollywood New Year's Eve Gala 2024
2023-12-31 20:00 - 2024-01-01 01:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Urban Sadhoos Bollywood New Year’s Eve Gala 2024, Liberty Hall, Factory at Franklin
Get Ready for a monumental celebration this New Year’s Eve at Bollywood NYE Gala 2024. Ring in the New Year in Desi Style with a good cheer, a great toast, rhythmic music, delicious buffet and lots of fun with your friends and family! Live music, DJ, Indian buffet, drinks, and free parking!

New Year’s Eve with Puckett’s Franklin
2023-12-31 22:00 | Puckett’s Restaurant Franklin, 120 4th Ave. S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Kicking off at 10pm, Brother Maven will take the Puckett’s stage to perform some of their favorite hits to ring in the New Year! A $30 cover charge will be charged at time of booking. Cover charge includes live music, champagne toast, and NYE party favors! The full Puckett’s food and bar menu will be available for purchase.

19 Miles to Music Row
2024-01-02 18:30 | 19 Miles Stage at Franklin First UMC, 120 ALDERSGATE WAY, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
It’s the first 19 Miles of 2024!
Join us as we round the corner into a new year with Franklin native The Castle Family.
The Franklin native Castle family helps bring in the new year with music and songs that feature a unique touch of sibling harmony. Join award-winning musician Zac Castle, Angel Saint Queen frontwoman Becca Castle, former Vinyl Relay frontman and award-winning songwriter Josh Castle for a special night not to be missed.
Don’t Miss 19 Miles to Music Row on January 2 right here at the corner of Franklin Road and Mack Hatcher.

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-01-02 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.

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
2024-01-05 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!

Beginning Watercolor
2024-01-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring HIll, TN, 37174, United States
Beginning Watercolor – WCPR Longview Recreation Center, Spring Hill
Join us for an introductory watercolor class! In this class, students will start by learning basic watercolor techniques that they will then apply to a nature themed painting that changes each month. At the end of class, students will go home with their painting and an additional watercolor challenge.
Beginning Watercolor is offered once a month. Take just one or take them all! Registration is required for each class you plan to attend.
