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2022 Mercy Franklin Classic
2022-09-05 07:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Franklin Public Square, Downtown Franklin Public Square, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Williamson County’s favorite Labor Day tradition!!
The Mercy Franklin Classic 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run and a 1K Kids Run will take place on Labor Day – September 5, 2022. This community-supported race begins in historic Franklin Square and culminates with a finish to remember as participants race down Main Street to cheers from their friends, family, and neighbors. We can’t wait for you to join us this year on Labor Day!
7:00 am – 10K
8:30 am – 5K
9:30 am – 1K
The Mercy Franklin Classic benefits Mercy Community Healthcare located in Franklin, TN. Mercy is a faith-based organization that serves communities across Middle Tennessee with comprehensive, affordable care for the whole person and the whole family. From pediatrics and adult primary care to mental health services, we believe that healing must incorporate an integrated approach to treating every patient’s physical, mental, and spiritual needs.

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Mary Gauthier
2022-09-07 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Mary Gauthier to perform in historic downtown Franklin at The Franklin Theatre on September 7th at 8 PM.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Mary Gauthier’s first nine albums presented extraordinary confessional songs, deeply personal, profoundly emotional pieces ranging from “I Drink,” a blunt accounting of addiction, to “March 11, 1962,” the day she was born — and relinquished to an orphanage — to “Worthy,” in which the singer finally understands she is deserving of love.
Each song on her latest album, Rifles and Rosary Beads, is a gut punch: deceptively simple and emotionally complex. All eleven songs co-written with and for wounded veterans. Eleven of the nearly four hundred songs that highly accomplished songwriters have co-written as part of Darden Smith’s five-year-old SongwritingWith:Soldiers program.
This performance will feature speacial guest, Jaimee Harris.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.
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Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis (Regional Premiere)
2022-09-11 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre is pleased to be hosting the Regional Premiere screening of Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis! At this exclusive event, the director will give opening remarks prior to the screening, and there will be a Q & A with Clark Richey, writer & director, and Amye Gousset, lead actress & producer afterward.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind local film experience that covers a historic event that occured here in Tennessee at Grinder’s Stand on the Natchez Trace!
Synopsis:
In 1809, Meriwether Lewis (of the famous Lewis & Clark duo) died of gunshot wounds at Grinder’s Stand on the Natchez Trace. Did he, as then-governor of the Louisiana Territory, commit suicide, as is widely believed? Or was his end far more sinister?
Entangled versions of the explorer and surveyor Lewis’ death at a remote Tennessee inn are imagined by his friend Alexander Wilson (Billy Slaughter, Mindhunter) during a tense encounter with Priscilla Grinder (Amye Gousset, The Card Counter) – the only witness to the American explorer’s final night alive.
The new historical thriller from writer/director Clark Richey brings together an award-winning cast and crew, including John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard), Sonny Marinelli (Entourage) and Evan Williams (Versailles) as Lewis, and took home both the Best Feature Award at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (Dubuque, Iowa) and the Gasparilla International Film Festival (Tampa, Florida) Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature.
The film is “Not Yet Rated” but contains: Adult language, sexual situations, violence, smoking.
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Johnny and the Devil's Box: A New Musical
2022-09-16 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Join us at The Franklin Theatre for a concert performance of the new musical JOHNNY & THE DEVIL’S BOX! Written by Franklin local Douglas Waterbury-Tieman, and boasting a creative team of Broadway greats, including Jennifer Jancuska (Hamilton) and Scott Wasserman (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, The Great Comet), JOHNNY & THE DEVIL’S BOX will receive its official Regional Premiere at Cumberland County Playhouse in the fall of 2022.
JOHNNY & THE DEVIL’S BOX is a jubilant new musical with one foot in the Georgia mountains and the other on the Grand Ole Opry stage. The authentically bluegrass score sets in motion a story that will stir the soul. Johnny Baker believes he is the best fiddler to ever live and aims to prove it. However, his pursuit of glory attracts the attention of another fiddler—the Devil himself—who aims to destroy Johnny and reclaim his rightful place in the Angel Band. With fame and fortune tempting Johnny’s pride at every turn, he must find the strength and wisdom to win a battle of the bows without losing sight of family, community and a heart-soaring romance. JOHNNY & the DEVIL’S BOX is a celebration of love, life and music that the world needs right now!
Learn more at johnnyandthedevilsbox.com
Official Photography by: MA2LA
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Candle Making & Painting - The Black Candle Experience
2022-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
ON WHEELS AT THE HARPETH HOTEL (DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN) – CANDLE MAKING & PAINTING – GLORIOUS PUMPKINS

Pre-registration required. Price listed is for 1 person.
Welcome to The Black Candle Experience at The Harpeth Hotel (in downtown Franklin) brought to you by The Black Candle Co. and Wine & Design (Franklin)! Price listed is per person. (Price includes supplies for candle making & painting, an appetizer or a beverage from special hotel menu for the event, up to $10 in value. Not redeemable for cash. No change.)
Let’s Get Crafty! Join us for an afternoon of candle making and painting. Each participant will make a candle (guided) and paint a small pre-sketched canvas (self-guided format, with an artist available for general tips). Each person in attendance must have a ticket.
This event is recommended for 16 and older. Each attendee must have a ticket. Must be at least 21 to consume alcohol.
This class is NOT BYOB. Food & Drinks will be available for purchase. Arrive at least 10 minutes early to get checked in and get seated for the event.
** Cancellation policy as follows:
Refunds will not be given if a customer cancels their reservation. If you are unable to make this class, please call us 24 hours in advance and a kit class will be offered for pick-up (kit includes: a pre-made/finished candle, pre-drawn canvas, paint, paper plate, paper towels, general tips; brushes ($8) sold separately, may be paid at pick up). (In your message or email, please include confirmation number in the message). ***No credit or refund will be given for no shows.
If there is a threat of inclement weather, the event is subject to cancellation. If this is the case, you will be given a credit for another class of equal value (good for 30 days from the original class date) or class kit may be offered (kit includes: a pre-made/finished candle, pre-drawn canvas, paint, paper plate, paper towels, general tips; brushes ($8) sold separately, may be paid at pick up). Note: Future class may be virtual or on wheels. Thank you!
****For the safety of our staff, anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms or who has had a fever within the last 48 hours or who has been exposed to a person with confirmed COVID-19, SHOULD NOT come to the studio. With a 24-hour notification of cancellation, a kit (which includes a pre-made/finished candle, pre-drawn canvas, paint, paper plate, paper towels, general tips; brushes ($8) sold separately, may be paid at pick up), will be offered in exchange for the missed session. Guests are to follow current CDC guidelines. ****
Discounts nor special offers are applicable for this event.
Contact Info | 615.224.8082| franklin.tn@wineanddesign.com.
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Muscle Shoals to Main Street - Songwriters Night
2022-09-22 19:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Legendary and award-winning songwriters and performers, bringing an intimate evening of acoustic entertainment to downtown Franklin

Legendary and award-winning songwriters and performers will be traveling from Muscle Shoals to Main Street in Historic downtown Franklin for a night of music. The songwriters lineup for this event includes Gary Baker, Lenny LeBlanc and Phillip White.
Gary Baker: Back to Your Heart – Backstreet Boys; I’m Already There – Lonestar – 6 weeks at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Lonestar’s 7th Number one hit; I Swear – John Michael; Montgomery/Backstreet Boys – 20 million copies sold internationally and 1995 Grammy award for Best Country Song; Livin’ in Black and White – Tracy Lawrence
Lenny LeBlanc: Falling – named BMI Billionaire song (one million or more radio plays); Falling – named one of Billboard’s all-time favorite Top 40 Hits; Above All – Dove Award Inspirational Song of the Year – Michael W. Smith; Say a Prayer – Yielded one Top 10 single; You First – co-written with Mac Macanally
Phillip White: I’m Movin’ On – Rascal Flatts – BMI Millionaire Award – over 2 million plays; I’m a Survivor – Reba McEntire – BMI Millionaire Award – over 1 million plays/Title cut on the gold album “Greatest Hits Volume III: I’m a Survivor” and “Reba #1s”/ The theme song for Reba’s TV show “Reba”; Nobody But Me –Blake Shelton – BMI Millionaire Award – over 1 million plays; He Gets That From Me – Reba McEntire – BMI Millionaire Award – over 1 million plays/ NSAI Songs I Wished I Written – voted on by other professional songwriters; Some Nights – George Strait
General Admission: $100 (EARLY BIRD PRICE of $75 ends August 31st)
VIP Seating ~ Includes meet and greet with songwriters after the show, and one complementary glass of Champagne/Wine: $150 (EARLY BIRD PRICE of $125 ends August 31st)
*Cash Bar and Select Menu will be offered during the show.
DOORS OPEN: 6:30pm
SHOW: 7:00pm (approx. 90-minute show)

Amy Ray Band
2022-09-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Amy Ray Band – The Franklin Theatre
A lot of artists defy categorization. Some do so because they are tirelessly searching for the place they fit, while others are constantly chasing trends. Some, though, are genuinely exploring and expressing their myriad influences. Amy Ray belongs in the latter group. Pulling from every direction — Patty Griffin to Patti Smith, Big Star to Bon Iver — Ray’s music might best be described as folk-rock, though even that would be a tough sell, depending on the song.
Ray’s musical beginnings trace back to her high school days in Atlanta, Georgia, when she and Emily Saliers formed the duo that would become the Indigo Girls. Their story started in 1981 with a basement tape called “Tuesday’s Children” and went on to include a deal with Epic Records in 1988, a Grammy in 1990, and nearly 20 albums over more than 30 years.
Rooted in shared passions for harmony and justice, the Indigo Girls have forged a career that combines artistry and activism to push against every boundary and box anyone tries to put them in. As activists, they have supported as many great causes as they can, from LGBTQ+ rights to voter registration, going so far as to co-found an environmental justice organization, Honor the Earth, with Winona LaDuke in 1993. As artists, they have dipped their toes into a similar multitude of waters — folk, rock, country, pop, and more — but the resulting releases are always pure Indigo.
Ray’s six solo sets — and three live albums — have charted even wider seas, from the political punk of 2001’s Stag to the feminist Americana of 2018’s Holler. Each effort seems to lean into her influences in different ways, whether it’s the Allman Brothers or the Carter Family. One album finds the Butchies on full blast, another features Alison Brown on bluegrass banjo.
Solo or duo, with a band or an orchestra, together and apart, both Ray and Saliers pour themselves into every performance, and their audiences still soak up every ounce of that generosity, spilling their own hearts and souls out as they sing along to every song. Theirs isn’t a fanbase; it’s a family.
www.amy-ray.com
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An Intimate Evening with Caitlyn Smith, Ingrid Andress and Lainey Wilson
2022-09-26 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Join The Franklin Theatre for an intimate evening with Caitlyn Smith, Ingrid Andress and Lainey Wilson benefiting the CMA Foundation.
Learn more about the CMA Foundation here: https://cmafoundation.org
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Buddy Jewell
2022-09-29 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Buddy Jewell – The Franklin Theatre – September 29
America chose Buddy Jewell as the very first winner of the USA Network’s hit reality show “Nashville Star”. Buddy was the true viewer favorite from the very beginning, capturing 65% of the nationwide voting and beating out 11 other contestants, most notably, Miranda Lambert, by over 2 million votes on the final episode. He and America have been involved in a love affair ever since.
His self-titled Columbia Records debut release landed at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts, was certified GOLD later that same year and garnered two back-to-back top five hits with “Sweet Southern Comfort” and “Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey’s Song)” Both tunes are RIAA certified 1 million radio air plays.
Buddy has been recognized by the Grammy’s, ACM, CMA, ABC Radio Networks, ICMA, ICGMA and CMT with multiple awards and nominations. In 2011, he won the International Country Gospel Music Association’s “Entertainer of the Year” and “Crossover Artist of the Year” awards. In 2015, he was inducted into the Arkansas Entertainer’s Hall of Fame. In 2018, his #1 Christian Country hit, “I’m There”, won the ICMA “Song of the Year” and in April 2019, Buddy won ICMA “Male Vocalist of the Year”.
http://buddyjewell.com/
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Better Business Bureau's 4th Annual Songwriter's Night
2022-09-30 17:30 - 21:30 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Don’t miss the 4th Annual Songwriter’s Night with performances by Mackenzie Carpenter, Wyatt McCubbin & Tony Lane & cohost Danielle Breezy

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Advisory Committees for Better Business Bureau of Middle TN & Southern KY, we are excited to present BBB’s 4th Annual Songwriter’s Night that raises money to support small businesses. Last year, BBB launched the Small Business Grant program In Honor of B.J. Howard to offer financial support to small businesses in our community. We awarded 11 businesses affected by tornadoes, flooding and COVID with grants totaling over $16,000. There is no doubt, small businesses are the heart of our community and being able to give back in a time of crucial need is an honor.
After a two-year hiatus, we are excited to continue the success of Songwriter’s Night on Friday, September 30th at The Factory at Franklin. We have three amazing songwriters lined up: Mackenzie Carpenter, Wyatt McCubbin, and Tony Lane in addition to co-host Danielle Breezy, WKRN Channel 2’s Chief Meteorologist.
In addition to the amazing performances, you’ll also enjoy great food, drinks, bidding on live and silent auction items, and an opportunity to donate to support local small businesses.

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An Evening with Point of Grace & Friends
2022-10-07 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Point of Grace’s soaring melodies and rich harmonies have helped define the sound of contemporary Christian music for nearly three decades. With faith-filled and passionate lyrics, their memorable melodies and soaring harmonies have inspired generations to live boldly and keep God’s love as the foundation of their lives.
With total sales in excess of 8 million units, the group has garnered two Platinum records; three GRAMMY® nominations; 27 No. 1 singles and numerous Dove Awards. Inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2018, Point of Grace has released 10 best-selling studio recordings, four Christmas albums and such Christian radio standards as “I’ll Be Believing,” “Keep the Candle Burning,” “How You Live (Turn Up the Music),” “Circle of Friends,” and “Jesus Will Still Be There.”
The group founded the groundbreaking Girls of Grace conference; they appear regularly on the historic Grand Ole Opry stage; and they have authored multiple books including their latest, How You Live: Lessons Learned from Point of Grace.
The story of a few gifted college girls with a simple passion to unite and share their musical gifts for the glory of God continues to evolve and engage thousands of fans, both old and new.

The Dillards
2022-10-08 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Dillards at The Franklin Theatre
For over 60 years The Dillards have brought their signature “L.A. Bluegrass/Country Rock” full-harmony sound to audiences across the globe, creating an imprint so large that musicians from all across the spectrum credit The Dillards as a singular influence – legendary musicians and groups such as Elton John, Don Henley, John Paul Jones, Linda Ronstadt, John McEuen, Steve Martin, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and Sam Bush all cite The Dillards, as do exciting young artists carrying their own mantle (such as Billy Strings and The Avett Brothers). The Dillards have written hundreds of songs and several became absolute standards that are played at shows and festivals everywhere – including “Dooley,” “Old Home Place,” and “There is a Time,” and artists like Doc Watson, Alan Jackson, Phish, The Kingston Trio, Porter Wagoner, J.D. Crowe, Widespread Panic, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Greensky Bluegrass have all performed or recorded Dillards tunes. The group boasts multiple GRAMMY® nominations and The Dillards are members of the International Bluegrass Music Association Hall of Fame. The Dillards’ appearances on The Andy Griffith Show remain iconic in the history of American television.
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Sophie B. Hawkins
2022-10-09 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Sophie B. Hawkins in Downtown Franklin at
The Franklin Theatre on October 9th
Much more than just a singer, Grammy-nominated Sophie B. Hawkins writes all her own songs, is a multi-instrumentalist, and has been fully involved in every aspect of the production of her records herself, from background vocals and playing her own instruments, to engineering and production of her albums. She has proved an enduring artist with a fierce commitment to artistic integrity while both constantly evolving and remaining steadfastly true to her own authentic history and experience which connects her to her fans at the very deepest levels.
Sophie burst onto the international music scene with her 1992 platinum-selling debut album, Tongues and Tails, which included the indelible hit song Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover, and earned her a Best New Artist Grammy nomination. The last three decades have brought multiple awards, sold out concerts, appearances on film and television, performances with some of the best known names in the business, a documentary feature, a critically-lauded tour-de-force performance as Janis Joplin in the nationally-touring play Room 105, songs appearing in hit films and TV shows, and five more albums, including Whaler, which featured the record-breaking longest-running single in Billboard Adult Contemporary chart history, the Number One hit, As I Lay Me Down.
Visit www.sophiebhawkins.com/bio for more about Sophie.
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Haunted Like Human | Nick Nace | Sara Jean Kelley @ the Mockingbird Theater
2022-10-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Doors with Full bar and food at 5 p.m.
Show starts at 7 p.m./ $10 tickets.
Nashville duo Haunted Like Human delves into inspired songwriting, sparse arrangements, and frisson-inducing harmonies that mark their music. With a background in poetry and prose, Dale Chapman’s granular focus on language is simpatico with Cody Clark’s background in classical guitar, where each note carries its own weight. Limned with nostalgia, soaked in Southern gothic lore, the duo meticulously assembles songs to preserve the spirit of the stories they tell.
Praise for Tall Tales & Fables:
“… resembles the wisdom a grey sparrow might sing you after it lands on a fence from a long flight north.” – American Songwriter
“Take a cup of orchestrated folk, sprinkle in some angelic harmonies, and pour in full-bodied production and you get the earthy joy of this Nashville duo.” – Glide Magazine
“Engaging, honest, intimate and haunting.” – At The Barrier
“Tall Tales & Fables requires the listener’s full attention to appreciate properly Haunted Like Human’s poignant, sparse musical style.” – AmericanaUK
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Paula Cole
2022-10-15 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Seven-time Grammy-nominated Paula Cole, known for timeless hits “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone,” and “I Don’t Want to Wait,” returns to The Franklin Theatre on October 15th.
Paula Cole has never been afraid of speaking complex truths. With a musical catalog defined by honest and deeply personal lyrics carried by her powerful, radiant voice, Cole has always had a gift for discerning the underlying humanity in stories from her own life as well as those around her, and channeling those emotional elements into captivating music. On her latest record, Cole has applied this natural insight to American history and musical roots traditions by interpreting a selection of classic songs – each of which provide an entry point for rediscovering the overlooked stories and figures that populate America’s interwoven cultural lineage.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.

An Evening with John Chisum & Friends
2022-10-16 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
AN EVENING OF MUSIC FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment with long-time Christian singer-songwriter John Chisum and a fantastic array of his friends!
“An Evening with John Chisum & Friends” is going to be upbeat, fun, entertaining, worshipful, and diverse. Designed as an elegant evening at the historic downtown Franklin Theatre, John will be performing many of his classic hits backed by a top-shelf rhythm section and singers to support Hands Across the Sea, a children’s literacy organization serving over 850 schools in the Eastern Caribbean.
John is known for his humor and easy-going nature, as well as for decades of writing and recording his unique brand of praise and worship music. His songs have been recorded by many well-known worship leaders such as Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, the Gaither Vocal Band, and many others popular the world over.
His two Integrity Hosanna! Music recordings Firm Foundation (1994) and Come Expecting Jesus (2001) established him as a popular worship leader worldwide. Songs from these recordings have been woven into the fabric of worship globally, appearing in hymnals, and sung by thousands of churches and by innumerable worshipers.
John continues to empower aspiring songwriters through his company Nashville Christian Songwriters (nashvillechristiansongwriters.com). Through the podcast Song Revolution with John Chisum, he has established himself as an engaging show host in 150 episodes and counting, featuring well-known artists such as NEEDTOBREATHE, Kari Jobe, Matt Maher, Matthew West, Kim Walker-Smith, Jason Gray, and dozens more.

He has also recently launched johnchisum.com with a new podcast All the Best with John Chisum. The show is designed to help listeners live a more creative and fulfilling life by exploring faith, spirituality, self-help, motivation, and wellness. You can listen on all streaming outlets such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and more.

ABOUT JOHN’S FRIENDS
Don Moen has led worship on every continent except Antarctica. A prolific songwriter, Don has recorded dozens of top-selling worship albums with Integrity’s Hosanna! Music and has directed hundreds more. He’s appeared with popular artists such as Chris Tomlin, Darlene Zschech, Twila Paris, Paul Baloche, and many others. He has been inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame and has received the Ray DeVries Church Ministry Award. Don is as popular overseas as he is at home in the U.S. His travels for concerts and seminars have taken him to Ghana, South Africa, Singapore, the Philippines, South Korea, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Guatemala, Honduras, and elsewhere. Today, Don is President of Don Moen Productions in Nashville, Tennessee, where he resides with his wife Laura and five children.
John also welcomes 20-year old Coby James, a Centricity Music artist (Lauren Daigle, Andrew Peterson, Katy Nichole, Jason Gray) whose mad guitar skills and skillful vocals land him in the legacy of artists such as John Mayer and Ed Sheeran. Joined by Motown/Capitol Christian Music artist Evvie McKinney on his latest single, Shackles, a remake of the classic Mary Mary hit, Coby shows why he’s an artistic force in the making for years to come.

Additional guests will be added but may be subject to change.
ABOUT HANDS ACROSS THE SEA
All proceeds after expenses for this event will go to support Hands Across the Sea (handsacrossthesea.org), a children’s literacy organization that provides new books and other resources to over 850 schools and communities in the Eastern Caribbean. John and his wife, Donna, have supported Hands Across the Sea for over a decade. In 2018 they witnessed the effectiveness of this organization first hand as they traveled to St. Lucia to lead a service project to paint a kindergarten in the rainforest. Executive Director, Amanda Sherlip, is joining us from Boston, MA, to represent the organization.
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Academy of St. Martin in The Fields Chamber Ensemble
2022-10-21 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Academy Chamber Ensemble was formed in 1967, drawing its membership from the world-renowned chamber orchestra the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, which was itself founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 and is currently led by Music Director Joshua Bell. The purpose behind the formation of the Chamber Ensemble was to perform the larger scale chamber music repertoire with players who customarily worked together, instead of the usual string quartet with additional guests. Drawn from the principal players of the orchestra and play-directed by Academy Director / Leader Tomo Keller, the Chamber Ensemble now performs in multiple configurations from wind trios to string octets. Its touring commitments are extensive and include regular tours of Europe and North America, whilst recording contracts with Philips Classics, Hyperion, and Chandos have led to the release of over thirty CDs.
The Academy Chamber Ensemble’s October 2018 tour of the United States and Canada is supported by Maria Cardamone and Paul Matthews, together with the American Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. The American Friends was founded in 1998 to support the work of the Academy around the world, particularly in the USA. Find out more at www.asmf.org.
Chamber Ensemble
Tomo Keller, Violin
Harvey De Souza, Violin
Jennifer Godson, Violin
Martin Burgess, Violin
Robert Smissen, Viola
Fiona Bonds, Viola
Stephen Orton, Cello
Will Schofield, Cello
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Jazzmania
2022-10-22 18:00 - 22:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jazzmania is the Jazz Party of the Year, with great food, fun, and of course live jazz from some of the city’s finest musicians.
This year the event returns in-person to Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin. Performances will showcase the range of musical talent from youthful artists to seasoned pros, capped off with hot salsa from the fabulous Giovanni Rodriguez and friends!

Please join us on October 22 for great music, food, and more!
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Julie Fowlis
2022-10-23 13:00 - 17:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Julie Fowlis is a multi-award-winning Gaelic singer who is deeply influenced by her early upbringing in the Outer Hebridean island of North Uist. With a career spanning five studio albums and numerous high-profile collaborations, her ‘crystalline’ and ‘intoxicating’ vocals have enchanted audiences around the world.
Nominated as ‘Folk Singer of the Year’ at the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, and ‘Best Artist’ at the Songlines World Music Awards, Julie is an engaging live performer who has graced stages around the world, from village halls in the Highlands to Carnegie Hall in New York, from The Philharmonie de Paris to Shakespeare’s Globe in London. With performances at the World Festival of Sacred Music in Fez, Morocco, to collaborations with the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall, Julie is in much demand as an exponent for her native traditions.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
October 5th – 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
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An Acoustic Evening with Michael Martin Murphey
2022-10-25 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Michael Martin Murphey’s musical journey has taken many unpredictable paths over the past 50 years. Topping the Pop, Country, Western and Bluegrass charts, Murphey has never been one to rest on his laurels.
A loyal American son from Texas, Murphey is best known for his chart-topping hits “Wildfire,” Carolina In The Pines,” “What’s Forever For,” “Long Line of Love,” “Geronimo’s Cadillac”, “Cowboy Logic,” and many more across his 35 albums released to date.
Murphey’s long-running incarnation as a purveyor of the music, lifestyle, and values of the American West is one of many musical mantles he has worn over the years. To track his career path is to span the country itself, from coming of age in the Texas folk music scene, to Los Angeles to Colorado to Nashville and then back to his native Texas.
Murphey’s original songs have been recorded by The Monkees, Kenny Rogers, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John Denver, Hoyt Axton, Johnny Cash, Tracy Byrd, Lyle Lovett, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dolly Parton, Johnny Rivers, Billy Ray Cyrus, and many others.
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GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
2022-10-27 17:30 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
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She Sings
2022-10-27 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
She Sings™: Rebecca Magnuson is a soaring one-woman musical that has premiered to sold out audiences across the U.S., from off-Broadway to Los Angeles, and most recently in Cannes, France. The show is also a 5- Part Limited Series Documentary, in its final stages of filming, with parts of this performance being in the finale for Episode 5. She Sings™ tells the riveting story of one woman’s, and millions of other women’s, struggle to escape physical, mental and financial abuse, develop a profound inner strength, and find her own voice – which is why today – She Sings™!
Rebecca Magnuson Is not only an accomplished concert pianist, singer-songwriter and playwright, but she also contracted with Amazon for three years, running a successful, top 10% worldwide Amazon rated logistics company. Many of her drivers were women, some of whom were living in safe houses. This performance will also benefit Thistle Farms, Nashville. For more information about the mission of She Sings™, and to view healing, educational and empowering music videos please visit www.SheSings.com. At the end of the show, join Rebecca on stage, or at your seat, to sing the inspiring anthem for people everywhere – She Sings™!
* Because the performance is a live filming you give permission to use your image in the documentary and any other promotional materials by attending.

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Southern Avenue
2022-10-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Southern Avenue – The Franklin Theatre – October 28th
Memphis-based, GRAMMY®-nominated Southern Avenue inked their first record deal with legendary Stax Records in 2016. The first Memphis band signed to Stax in over 40 years, their self-titled debut was an immediate phenomenon, reaching #1 on iTunes’ “Top Blues Albums” chart before being honored with the 2018 Blues Music Award for “Best Emerging Artist Album.” 2019’s KEEP ON proved an even greater success, debuting among the top 5 on Billboard’s “Top Blues Albums” chart amidst worldwide critical acclaim, ultimately earning Southern Avenue their first GRAMMY® Award nomination, for “Best Contemporary Blues Album”.
In addition to the early success that the band has had with their recordings, they have also found a home on the road. The band has performed in 15 countries on three continents and averages over 150 shows in a typical year, making the group one of the most sought-after live performance experiences. Their high-energy shows have captivated audiences around the globe, making this eclectic group a must-see at venues and festivals alike.
Southern Avenue’s new album Be The Love You Want, is out now on Renew Records/BMG. Produced by Multi-GRAMMY® winner Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, Susan Tedeschi, Deer Tick), American Songwriter calls it “A potent soul force!” and No Depression proclaims it’s “one of the most listenable, and danceable, records of the year.”
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37th Annual PumpkinFest 2022
2022-10-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s Largest Fall Festival
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 37th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival, returning this year on Saturday, October 29, 2022. With more than 65,000 people in attendance in 2019, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages!
PumpkinFest offers a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts & crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items.

The event is hosted by the Downtown Franklin Association – A Division of the Heritage Foundation. PumpkinFest and our two other signature events (Main Street Festival and Dickens of a Christmas), serve our mission and foster economic vitality for local businesses and visiting vendors, while creating beloved community events that enrich and preserve the historic charm and enduring spirit of our town.
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Live Entertainment, Food & Beverage Vendors, KidZone presented by Grace Chapel, Chili Fest and Beer Garden presented Downtown Franklin Rotary, Whiskey Lounge presented by Leiper’s Fork Distillery, Pet and People Costume Contests and More!!!
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TOMBSTONE TALES
2022-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Rest Haven Cemetery, 324 4th Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Costumed actors throughout Franklin’s historic cemeteries tell the stories of those buried there.
Hear about the lives of Revolutionary War heroes, Civil War survivors, a notable suffragette, even children from Franklin’s early days. All in period dress by lantern light.
History comes alive when told from the grave.

$20/adult, $10/teen, $5/child.
Franklin Walking Tours
This event goes rain or shine.
Flashlights provided
Uneven ground may be unsuitable for some wheelchairs and strollers.
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Skeleton Gala
2022-10-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
In 2022, we are continuing the support of our community through an ongoing partnership with the Williamson Medical Center Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization. Our inaugural event, The Skeleton Gala, will be held at Liberty Hall in the Factory on Saturday, October 29. This will be a black-tie event filled with fun, entertainment and dancing. All proceeds of the event will support the Bone and Joint Institute Fund of the Williamson Medical Center Foundation. The fund supports several community and foundation initiatives to meet the needs of our community, including the annual Craig Ferrell Memorial Scholarship, benefitting high school seniors in Williamson County who will be pursuing a degree in the health sciences.
For additional information on the Foundation and the Skeleton Gala, including sponsorships and ticketing, please visit our website at https://bit.ly/3vQNjKH.

About the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee
Physicians and staff of the Bone and Joint Institute have been pillars in the Williamson County community for over 40 years while being involved in various charitable and community events. In partnership with the Williamson Medical Center Foundation, Bone and Joint Institute has had the opportunity to continue participation in charitable events that sustain the values of Bone and Joint Institute, including empathy, compassion, faith in healing, and service to the community.
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Steel Magnolias Podcast Presents Sean of the South
2022-10-30 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Sean Dietrich is a columnist, novelist, and podcast host, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Garden and Gun, The Tallahassee Democrat, Good Grit, South Magazine, Alabama Living, the Birmingham News, Thom Magazine, and The Mobile Press Register.

He has kept up a daily blog for 10 years proving that the South and it’s people provide for great content! He has authored thirteen books including his latest release,You are My Sunshine.

Sean recalls, “Some of my earliest memories are of my mother singing “You Are My Sunshine.” She sang this to me especially when I was feeling hurt, lonely or sad. I distinctly remember Mama singing this song to me when I fell off my tricycle as a two-year-old. Amazingly, nearly forty years later, my wife sang this song to me when I fell off my adult tricycle. What I love about this particular American standard is that it’s not just special to me, it’s everyone’s tune. Everyone’s mother sang it when they skinned their knees. Everyone’s mama sang it before bedtime. The earliest recording of this melody comes from 1939, when the Pine Ridge Boys recorded it with lots of redneck yodeling. Throughout the years, the tune has been recorded by over 350 artists, translated into thirty languages, and butchered beyond recognition by pop stars who couldn’t sing their way out of a karaoke bar. I sing this song onstage for my wife sometimes. I sing it to my nieces. My wife and I sang it to my mother-in-law as she lay on her deathbed. It’s a song that is, essentially, code for “I love you” and you will likely hear it when we visit The Franklin Theatre.”

Sean will be interviewed on stage by the sisters of Steel Magnolias Podcast. Laura Beth Peters and Lainie Stubblefield co-host the weekly show where they provide space for each listener to have a place at the table while they have uplifting conversations about life in the American South.

This will be a night of stories, songs, and nostalgia!

For more info:
https://seandietrich.com
https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com

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Anne Neilson Book Signing - Entertaining Angels
2022-11-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Meet Anne Neilson, author and artist of the new book Entertaining Angels during Art Crawl in downtown Franklin at Landmark Booksellers on November 4, 2022 from 6 – 9pm.
Experience amazing stories of the angels among us in Entertaining Angels, alongside art that will remind you clearly of the words of Scripture:
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares” (Hebrews 13:2)
Have you ever had a moment when you were certain angels were protecting you, comforting you, holding you close? Or perhaps in a time of need, you’ve longed for a reminder that God’s angels are nearer than we know.
Landmark Booksellers is located in circa 1808 building, in Historic Downtown Franklin Tennessee. They offer new, old and rare books.
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O'SHEA
2022-11-04 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Nashville, Tennessee-based, Australian-born country-pop duo O’Shea formed in 2007 after singer/songwriters Mark and Jay O’Shea made their 15-year love affair official and tied the knot. Mark, who began his musical career at the age of 16 after winning a talent quest, spent the late ’90s and early 2000s atop the Australian country music charts as both a writer and a performer, sharing the stage with the likes of Keith Urban, Trisha Yearwood, and Switchfoot, while Jay spent her formative years as a backup singer for INXS and Tim Rice, and worked as a staff writer in London, Los Angeles, and Nashville, where she landed a number one European single with “Little Miss H” for Spanish megastar Chenoa. The pair began singing and playing together live shortly after their nuptials, and released their debut album under the O’Shea moniker, the aptly titled Mr. and Mrs., in 2011.
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The Franklin Farmers Market
2022-11-05 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.
