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Nolensville Farmers Market
2024-06-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-08 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
2024-06-01 08:00 - 13:00, 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.

Hill Fest 2024
2024-06-01 14:00 - 19:00 | Fischer Park at Port Royal, 4285 Port Royal Road, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
The Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Spring Hill is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Hill Fest! The theme this year is “Carnival!”
Hill Fest is a FREE event for all ages. Highlights this year include carnival rides, inflatables and circus performers! We will have games and prizes, balloon artists, face painters and food trucks. We will end the event with a daytime fireworks show.
Hill Fest 2024 will be at Fischer Park (4285 Port Royal Rd in Spring Hill) on June 1st from 2:00pm-7:00pm.

Music Country Grand Prix 2024
2024-06-01 14:30 | Brownland Farm, 1155 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Presented by Tractor Supply Company, the Music Country Grand Prix is a premier Olympic-style equestrian jumping competition that gives spectators and patrons the opportunity to witness nationally ranked show jumpers and Olympic hopefuls from across the country compete. All tickets sales benefit Saddle Up!. For more information on the Music Country Grand Prix, visit https://musiccountrygrandprix.com/information. For more information on Saddle Up!, visit https://www.saddleupnashville.org/.
June 1, 2024 Schedule of Events:

2:30 p.m. – Gates, Silent Auction and People Prix Open
4:00 p.m. – Opening Ceremony featuring Flag Presentation with Saddle Up! Riders and Honoree Recognition
4:30 p.m. – 36th Annual Music Country Grand Prix

Dinner in the Creek
2024-06-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Parham School, 5830 Leipers Creek Rd., Columbia, TN, 38401, United States
2024 Creek Dinner Series at The Parham School

Creek dining is an honored Leipers Fork tradition. Join us for social hour followed by four courses of dinner prepared table side.

Take a short drive out of Leipers 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 will enjoy 4 courses of dinner IN the creek. We recommend sandals, creek shoes or boots. The creek is not very deep, but high heels are not recommended.
This is an outdoor event. In the event of weather, we will offer an alternate date. We strongly encourage insect repellent.
This is a 21+ event. Please, no children or pets.We will make every attempt to accommodate dietary restrictions or food allergies. Should you need accommodation? Please reach out to us directly at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled event. Our email is Bamfoodscatering@gmail.com.

2024 Brentwood Summer Concert Series
2024-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Brentwood Summer Concert Series – June 2nd, 6 PM to 8 PM – The WannaBeatles
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 2

Bradley’s Creamery
Blue Monkey Shaved Ice
Little Cancun On The Go
Smokin’ Buttz
Hoss’ Loaded Burgers

Free Spring Concerts
2024-06-04 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

19 Miles to Musis Row: Phil Barton
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:45 | Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN, 37069-1430, United States
Phil Barton is an Australian songwriter living in Nashville, Tennessee. He had his first No. 1 with the Lee Brice smash, A Woman Like You. This song led to a Music Row Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year, and NSAI award for one of the coveted “Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written”.
Recently, Phil co-produced a children’s album called Prayed For This Day for Chrissy Metz’s new children’s book “When I Talk To God”. He is also a co-writer on all 11 tracks of this record. He has I’ve Gotten Goodout on Universal Music Group’s recording artist Priscilla Block. Barton also landed the title track on recording Arista/Records artist Matt Stell’s, Better Than That EP.
Along with his success in American Country Music, Phil has had multiple Top Ten singles in Canada with artists like Tim Hicks, Chad Brownlee, The Washboard Union, Jojo Mason, and Meghan Patrick. In Australia, he has also had cuts with Lee Kernaghan, Missy Lancaster, Busby Marou, Jai Waetford, The Wolfe Brothers, Reigan, and more.

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-06-04 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.

Factory Farmers Market
2024-06-05 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!

Your Pet Portraits in Acrylics
2024-06-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Your Pet Portraits in Acrylics | WCPR Franklin Recreation Complex
Come create an homage to your favorite furry friend in this pet portrait class in Franklin! Your pet will be honored on a 9×12 canvas, using acrylics.
After registering for class, please email the picture of the pet 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 9×12 canvas.
All materials provided. Age 12 +
Pre-registration is required; limited spacing is available.

The Big Run Nashville
2024-06-05 18:00 | Centennial Park, 2500 W End Ave., Nashville, TN, 37232, United States
To celebrate Global Running Day here in Nashville on June 5th, Fleet Feet Nashville is teaming up with Brooks for a fun 5K run at Centennial Park!

Let’s Party Like a Runner!
Global Running Day is our holiday; a celebration of the activity we love and the sport that brings our community together. We’re inviting all runners and walkers to join us on Wednesday, June 5th at 6 pm to mark the occasion with a fun 5K and to party like a runner!
After you run or walk our 5K course, stay to celebrate all the things we love about the sport (it’s the bananas, right??). We’ll have giveaways, prizes to raffle, a beer garden and food trucks!
T-shirts, bibs and a free Brooks hat are available to the first 250 registrants.
Join us at the park pavilion in Centennial Park, check-in begins at 6 pm the run begins at 6:30. Parking is available in the park at the Parthenon, and along the street on Park Plaza. However, we recommend utilizing ride-share or carpooling if possible.
The run will start and finish at the Park Pavillion on the North side of Centennial Park near the Sunken Garden and across Park Plaza from HCA.

A Beginner's Guide to Using Your Camera
2024-06-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
WCPR – A Beginner’s Guide to Using Your Camera, Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville
Get your camera off of auto and learn how to use the manual settings! This class will teach you the essentials of manipulating the exposure triangle to achieve the photos you want. Each leg of the triangle will be explained with easy to understand examples. This class is perfect for new photographers who want to understand how to better utilize their DSLR or mirrorless camera. Age 16+.
A DSLR camera, mirrorless camera, or the latest iPhone or Android phone is required for this class. If you have the manual for your camera, it is recommended that you bring it with you.
Please see the link below for event registration and more information.

Fishing on the Farm
2024-06-06 08:00 - 2024-06-07 12:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
City of Franklin Parks Event – Fishing on the Farm
Join us on the farm for fishing in the pond. Kids 12 and younger can fish in our catch and release pond. Poles and bait are supplied, but feel free to bring your own. Parents must accompany each child. Space is limited to 50 participants. To pre-register, please call the Programming Team at 615.794.2103.

Writer’s Round
2024-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Company Distilling at Thompson’s Station, 1557 Thompson Station Rd W., Thompson s Station, TN, 37179-9253, United States
Join us Thursday, June 6th from 5-8pm during CMA Fest Week for a Writers’ Round with some of our most featured artists at Company Distilling in Thompson’s Station!
Featured Artists Include:
– Olin Wallace
– Kyle Swart
– Brooks Huntley
– The Moonlight Grahams
– The Late Bloomers
– Jo Yaege

Giveback Event with Miss Tennessee USA!
2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Kendra Scott – Franklin, 1556 W McEwen Dr, Unit 118, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Join us for an evening of shopping for good with Miss Tennessee USA!
Enjoy complimentary sips ’n sweets and meet this year’s Miss Tennessee USA, Christell Foote!
20% of your purchase will go back to support Give Kids the World Village, a non-profit “storybook” resort that provides children with critical illnesses and their families weeklong, cost-free vacations.
Can’t make it in-store but want to make a purchase? Call the store at (615) 236-1076 to place a phone order.

Music in the Park
2024-06-06 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.

The Homestead Festival 2024 – Columbia, TN
2024-06-07 07:00 - 2024-06-08 21:00 | The Homestead Festival, 4765 Hardison Mill Road, Columbia, TN, 38401, United States
Come join us at the The Homestead Festival in our 100-acre backyard
Have you always wanted to learn how to grow your own food… Raise chickens, or milk a cow? Harvest, cook, can, and preserve? Have babies at home, or homeschool them as they grow? Keep bees or start a flower garden? Or just build a more sustainable life? That’s what we’re working to help folks build with The Homestead Festival.
Here at our farm an hour south of Nashville, we’re bringing together some of the most influential speakers, teachers, and musicians for a two-day event where you can learn not only how to grow your own food, but learn how to grow a life filled with meaning and purpose.
Joining us on this journey are some of the top speakers/educators in this field, such as Michael Pollan, Joel Salatin, Jill Winger and Marty Raney. Staring musical guests include John Anderson, The Bellamy Brothers, Michael Martin Murphy, Rory Feek & Friends, and more.
We hope you’ll consider joining us on Rory Feek’s historic farm in Columbia, TN. June 7-8, 2024.
Gates open at 7:00 am CT for parking and entering the festival. The first speaker starts at 9:00 am CT and the last speaker ends around 4:30 pm CT. The evening musical performances start around 5:00 pm and are scheduled to end at approximately 9:00 pm CT.
Get tickets and more at https://www.hardisonmill.com/thehomesteadfestival

Photography Field Trip
2024-06-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Photography Field Trip | Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville
Let’s meet outside and practice our photography! Instructor Susan Athens will guide you through practicing photo composition and manipulating the exposure triangle. It doesn’t matter what type of camera you have, even cell phone cameras are welcome! Students should be prepared to be outside and wear appropriate attire. Age 16+
Students must provide their own camera for this class.
Event registration information is at the link below

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
2024-06-07 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!

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.

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.
