Nolensville Winter Farmers Market
2024-01-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-03 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.

Family Geocaching Day
2024-01-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Family Geocaching Day in Brentwood at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
Come to Owl’s Hill for a day of family fun and exploration! 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 10 am and 1 pm. Trails are open for geocaching until 3 pm. The gate closes promptly at 3 pm.
Planning to bring a picnic? You are welcome to use the picnic tables in our orchard. Please plan to carry out your trash.
Cost: $10 Adult (ages 13+), $8 Child (ages 12-5) Children 4 & under free.

Marshmallow Hikes
2024-01-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Are you looking for something to do with the family 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.
January 27 | Hikes at 11 am & 1 pm

Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Workshop
2024-01-27 12:00 - 14:30 | Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring HIll, TN, 37174, United States
Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Workshop – Mountain Under the Aurora
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, students will paint a snowy Mountain scene against the northern lights on a black 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.

FHS Taste of Franklin
2024-01-27 16:00 | Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin High School’s Taste of Franklin is a community event to raise money for the Sophomore class. Taste of Franklin features local restaurant tastings, amazing live music, a silent auction and more.
Taste of Franklin will take place in the Commons at Franklin High School on January 27, 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 (ages 5 and under are free).

Lunch & Learn at Williamson County Animal Center
2024-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Williamson County Animal Center, 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) invites everyone to learn about the shelter’s programs and services while enjoying a free lunch. Space is limited so online registration (www.adoptwcac.org/284/Attend-Lunch-Learn) is required. One day each month, beginning at 12:00pm, guest will be treated to a boxed lunch (bottled water also provided) while they get a look into the programs and services offered at WCAC and the impact they have in our community. Following the 15 – 20 minute introduction to the workings of the center, guests will then tour the cat and dog adoption areas of the shelter.
For more information, please contact Scott Pieper, Assistant Director, by email scott.pieper@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or by phone (615) 790-5590.

Primrose Sewing: Adult Workshops
2024-01-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Primrose Sewing is excited to welcome adults to register for Adult Workshops! Students will use sewing machines, choose their own fabrics, and make original projects to develop their sewing skills.
The workshop fee includes all supplies, all fabrics, usage of sewing machines, and lots of fun! Workshops are available for adults of all skill levels.

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-01-30 19:00, 2024-02-06 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.

Paint Your Own Winter Starry Night
2024-01-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Unleash Your Inner Van Gogh by joining me for a fun and informative painting class in Nolensville where you’ll learn the techniques to create a Starry Winter Night. You will learn basic acrylic painting techniques such as mixing colors, blending and brush strokes.
No prior experience is necessary! This class is open to all levels, from beginners to experienced artists who want to refine their skills.
All materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is your creativity and enthusiasm.

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
2024-02-02 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!

Box of Chocolates Cake Class
2024-02-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Sugar Drop Cafe & Dessert Boutique, 574 Franklin Road, Suite #110, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Box of Chocolates Cake Class – Sugar Drop Franklin
We are celebrating the season with a box of chocolates cake class! This class is great for students ages 7+. All supplies are included. Each student will create an edible box of chocolates with buttercream and fondant.

Naturalist Workshops
2024-02-03 09:00 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
February Workshop: Intro to Tracks and Signs – Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
Learn how to identify animal tracks as well as signs like antler rubs, burrows, and scat to find out what animals are active in the area and gain insight into their hidden lives.
This program will cover basic tracking techniques alongside track and sign identification and tips to help participants continue to build their tracking skills.
Ages 14+ (minors must be accompanied by a registered adult)

The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-02-03 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.

How to Take Amazing Pictures Photography Workshop
2024-02-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
How to Take Amazing Pictures Photography Workshop in Franklin for Teens & Adults
In this Franklin 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 principals 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!

Teen Movie! Into the Spider-Verse
2024-02-03 12:30 - 14:30 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join the Brentwood Library on Saturday, February 3, 2024, to watch Into the Spider-Verse –snacks provided! Teens 11-18 welcome!

Teen Valentine's Day Craft
2024-02-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for an afternoon of crafting for Valentine’s Day! Teen Valentine’s Day Craft in Franklin at the Williamson County Public Library. For ages 12-18. All supplies provided.

Teen Movie! Across the Spider-Verse
2024-02-03 15:00 - 17:30 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Teen Movie! Across the Spider-Verse at the Brentwood Library!

Join the Brentwood Library on Saturday, February 3, 2024, to watch Across the Spider-Verse–snacks provided! Teens 11-18 welcome!

Book Release Party with Justice Kuehl
2024-02-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join Landmark Booksellers in downtown Franklin on Saturday, February 3rd, 4pm to meet special guest, Justice Kuehl. Justice was the longest-reigning Miss Tennessee USA and is passionate about empowering women to embrace their identity as daughters of God. Her new book, Feminist to Feminine: Reclaiming the Value of Womanhood in God’s Story, breaks down biblical feminism and asks the hard questions. Feminist to Feminine will bring each reader on a journey to discover their identity and value, not based on society’s definitions or expectations, but straight from our Father in heaven. She shares her personal journey from defending feminist messages to finding the hypocrisy of modern feminism. Kuehl encourages women to find unshakeable peace and fulfillment by surrendering to God’s truth.

Free event | RSVP encouraged on Facebook, or by purchasing a book through Landmark Booksellers.

African American Heritage Society Black Tie Affair
2024-02-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Spring, Franklin, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Join us for a night of elegance and purpose at our Annual Black Tie Affair fundraiser! This exclusive event is a celebration of community, culture, and commitment. All proceeds support the AAHS, the McLemore House Museum, and our newest preservation endeavor, the Merrill-Williams House. Expect an enchanting evening with a sellout crowd of around 750 distinguished guests. Secure your tickets early to ensure you don’t miss out on this remarkable gathering.
The festivities kick off with a captivating social hour, where you can mingle and enjoy a cash bar. At 7pm, the official program commences, when AAHS presents their annual awards across categories such as business, organization, civic engagement, communication, education, and religion. This is a moment to honor and recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations that have positively impacted the Williamson County community.
A special highlight of the evening is the recognition of a Pioneer family that was part of the Williamson County enslaved community as far back as 1850. This year, we are proud to honor the Sol House family, acknowledging their enduring legacy and contributions to our shared history.
As the night unfolds, guests will indulge in a delectable meal, setting the stage for an evening of enchantment. Live music and dancing will follow, ensuring that the celebration continues in a spirit of joy and unity.
Purchase your tickets promptly and join us for an unforgettable evening of philanthropy, recognition, and community building. Your presence contributes to the preservation of our rich heritage and the continued success of these vital community projects. Let’s come together in style for a cause that matters. Contact the Ticket & Table Host Chair, Quen Williams, at 615-400-6224 for availability of tickets.

Superhero Sunday! Iron Man
2024-02-04 16:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre, Superhero Sunday! Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the story of a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man. The film also stars Oscar®-winner Gwyneth Paltrow and Oscar®-nominees Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges and is directed by Jon Favreau.

Primrose Sewing: Adult Workshops - Custom Valentine's Cards
2024-02-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States

Women in Business Galentine's Mixer
2024-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Be a part of a supportive community where empowerment and success converge! This event is designed to foster connections and strengthen relationships for Women in Business.

Ladies’ Night at Harpeth True Value
2024-02-06 18:00 | Harpeth True Value, 203 Downs Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Back by popular demand! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 6th at 6PM for the return of our eagerly awaited Ladies’ Night! ✨
Following your feedback, this night will be all about interior painting 🎨
• Prepping your painting area
• Repairing damage/holes/stains
• Selecting the right products/colors to match your space
• Painting techniques and application methods
• Pro tips and tricks!
Ladies’ Night is a free event and catered Valentine’s themed food and drinks will be provided for guests. Space is limited to just 80 spots available. Please RSVP to secure your place, the first 40 ladies who RSVP will receive a special Ladies’ Night gift! 🎁 Plus you’ll have the chance to get exclusive Ladies’ Night discounts and double rewards points on the night.
Please RSVP to secure your spot by using the link below.

Winter Paint Party - Painting Hearts
2024-02-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Winter Paint Party – Painting Hearts – WCPR Franklin Recreation Complex
In this class, you will learn the basics of painting with acrylics while following a step-by-step process. We will cover basic painting principles such as color mixing, blending, and brushstrokes. Instructor Jann Stephens will guide you through each step to help you achieve a great work of art to take home with you.
All supplies will be provided.

How to Take Amazing Pictures Photography Workshop
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
How to Take Amazing Pictures Photography Workshop in Nolensville for Teens & Adults
In this Nolensville 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 principals 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!

Winter Paint Party - Cupcakes!
2024-02-08 13:30 - 15:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Winter Paint Party – Cupcakes! – WCPR Franklin Recreation Complex
In this class, you will learn the basics of painting with acrylics while following a step-by-step process. We will cover basic painting principles such as color mixing, blending, and brushstrokes. Instructor Jann Stephens will guide you through each step to help you achieve a great work of art to take home with you.
All supplies will be provided.

Valentine’s Girls Night
2024-02-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Franklin Skin Studio, 230 1st Ave S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us at Franklin Skin Studio for a Girls Night of shopping, great deals on facials, skin care and Botox! There will be a permanent jewelry company on site and lite bites & drinks.
