An Evening With Wendy Moten: Singing the songs that should never be forgotten
2023-07-22 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Wendy Moten at The Franklin Theatre
8 PM – Show. Doors open one hour before the show.
Wendy Moten is an exceptional, adaptable singer, a pure musical spirit, and a bridge from Memphis to Nashville to the rest of the world. Respected in the music industry as a consummate professional for years, the wider public discovered her talent and charm through her remarkable run on NBC’s The Voice in 2021. She turned all four judges’ chairs on her blind audition and ended up finalist overall. A native of Memphis, Moten sang R&B on a major label in the 90s then moved to Nashville to become an in-demand harmony singer. She spent 15 years at the key support voice for Julio Iglesias. And she has toured with Martina McBride, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, and Vince Gill. She’s performed as a soloist on the Grand Ole Opry multiple times and been a featured artist in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Musician Spotlight series. In 2019 she joined the Grammy-winning Nashville western swing band The Time Jumpers.
There is also a 6 PM – Wendy Moten Meet and Greet! MUST PURCHASE TICKETS TO WENDY MOTEN CONCERT TO BE ELIGIBLE

Live In Concert - The Jolly String Quartet
2023-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Puckett’s Restaurant Franklin, 120 4th Ave. S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy fantastic food and live music at Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant in Historic Downtown Franklin, TN, on Sunday, July 23rd! Up-and-coming local artists, The Jolly String Quartet, will be playing originals as well as unique covers ranging from Vivaldi to Frank Sinatra to Johnny Cash and everything in between!
Seating is limited so make your free reservations now to skip the wait!
https://www.opentable.com/pucketts-historic-downtown-franklin
There is no cover charge, but tips are appreciated!
Learn more about us:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJollyStringQuartet
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejollystringquartet/?hl=en

Franklin Theatre Fundraising Event featuring Vince Gill
2023-07-23 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Join us on July 23rd for The Franklin Theatre’s Annual Fundraising Event. This year’s fundraiser features legendary artist and friend of The Franklin Theatre, Vince Gill.
One of the most popular artists in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit. Gill achieved his big breakthrough in 1990 with “When I Call Your Name,” which won both the Country Music Association’s (CMA) Single and Song of the Year awards as well as a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male. In total, Gill has won 18 CMA Awards, 22 Grammy Awards, and 8 Academy of Country Music Awards. In 1991, Gill was invited to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry, and in 2007 was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2012 he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A gifted songwriter, Gill’s compositions earned him entry into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 and was awarded the prestigious BMI Icon award in 2014. Throughout his career he has released 20 albums, sold over 30 million albums, and charted 45 singles. Always considering himself a musician above all else, Gill has over the years been a part of some iconic bands including Pure Prairie League, The Notorious Cherry Bombs, and The Time Jumpers. In 2022, Gill was inducted into the Musician’s Hall of Fame. In 2017 Gill was asked to join the Eagles on the road and continues to be a part of that historic band’s tour.

Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats
2023-07-27 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats – The Franklin Theatre
Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member (along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom), of the Grammy nominated music group The Stray Cats, who sold over 10 million albums and garnered 23 gold and platinum certified records worldwide. He has since been named “Greatest Of All Time” in Bass Player Magazine’s 2022 listing of the top 100 bassists ever. Come hear Lee and his band perform Stray Cats hits like “Sexy and Seventeen”, “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town”, plus lots of other rockin’ songs Lee performed post-Stray Cats with music legends from Ringo Starr and George Harrison to John Fogerty and The Rolling Stones.

Live in The Lounge
2023-07-28 19:00 - 22:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Cocktail Lounge, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy live music in 1799 Lounge located in The Harpeth Hotel in downtown Franklin, Tennessee.

All That Neverwas Premiere
2023-07-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
All That Neverwas Premiere – The Franklin Theatre

All That Neverwas is a short film created by Colin Hodgin, a writer and director based out of Nashville, TN, as part of his senior film thesis at Lipscomb University. It is a multimedia project, involving live action and animation in a single piece. The film tells the story of two estranged siblings, forced to reunite after one reveals his career of fantasy novels are all autobiographical. Kids who grew up enamored by the mystical worlds of Narnia, Percy Jackson, and Harry Potter, will love the realistic approach as to what life looks like when the children of those stories leave those magical worlds, and how it affects them into adulthood. Please join us in celebrating over a year of hard work from an incredible team of creatives! We will be showing All That Neverwas, then following up with a Q&A hosted by the department heads of the film to end us out.
Black tie encouraged!

Made Market: Franklin
2023-07-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Shopping Event in Historic Downtown Franklin!
We’re coming to Franklin, Tennessee for the first time ever! Come shop amazing makers, grab some eats & drinks & enjoy the community of this great city!
Made Market is Franklin’s finest curated handmade market, showcasing the best makers from Franklin, Nashville, and the surrounding region. Join us on Saturday, July 29th from 10-5 at Liberty Hall at The Factory to shop!
Check out our event page to see all the makers who will be there! https://mademkt.com/franklin
Purchase admission tickets at https://mademkt.com/tickets/franklin
We are fans of Franklin, and we can hardly contain our excitement to shop with you all! Be sure to bring your crew along and help us show these talented makers some love. Remember, kids 15 and under can tag along for free, and there’s plenty of free parking available!
$5.00 Adult Admission. Kids 15 and under are free!
About Made Market
Hi! We’re Al and Mike Barker. We live in Louisville, Kentucky & we love this city so much. We are makers ourselves & we have a passion for our craft and the local community.
In 2015, we founded Made Market with the goal of coming alongside the maker community and supporting their small businesses, providing a platform and an elevated visibility from which to share their work. That vision has only strengthened as we have had the privilege of working with so many incredible local and regional makers.
Mike grew up in Michigan and Al in Alabama, so it only made sense that our next market locations would be Grand Rapids, MI which we launched in 2018 and Birmingham, AL which we hosted for the first time in August 2021.
We could not be more grateful to each maker, their communities, and the cities that have welcomed us so completely. We’re honored to work with individuals of such passion, conviction, and sincerity.

The Prom
2023-07-29 11:00 - 2023-07-30 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, THE PROM expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever.
Performed by the talented teens of Act Too Players. (Ages 14-18).
PG-13.

Newsies Jr.
2023-07-29 15:00 - 2023-07-30 15:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Seize the Day with Disney’s rousing musical that has thrilled and inspired young people for generations.
Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right.
Including the now-classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.
Performed by the talented youth of Act Too Players. (Ages 7-15)
July 29 – 3 PM and 7 PM
July 30 – 11 AM and 3 PM

The Stolen Faces
2023-07-29 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Stolen Faces – Mockingbird Theatre
The Grateful Dead continue to have one of the most rabid and loyal followings of any band in history, and deservedly so: They wrote great songs, and they were excellent musicians and terrific improvisers who never played a tune the same way twice. The Stolen Faces deftly capture the spirit of the Dead, covering a wide variety of songs from the band’s expansive catalog and delivering them with the sort of energy and spontaneity that might have you thinking you’re standing in the Winterland Ballroom in 1973!

Yoga in the Courtyard at The Harpeth Hotel
2023-07-30 09:30 - 10:30 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Yoga in the Courtyard at The Harpeth Hotel in downtown Franklin.
**Please Bring Your Own Yoga Mat**
No Registration Fee
Please RSVP to info@harpethhotel.com before July 27th

Tennessee International Indie Film Festival
2023-08-01 17:00 - 2023-08-06 17:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Tennessee International Indie Film Festival – The Franklin Theatre
Welcome to the Tennessee International Indie Film Festival celebrating one hundred years of filmmaking in Tennessee where we showcase the best of global independent cinema. As a premier destination for both emerging and established filmmakers, we strive to celebrate and foster creativity, diversity, and innovation in the film industry. With panels films, music and engaged conversations, TIIFF bridges the gap between visionary filmmakers and enthusiastic audiences. Our festival serves as a catalyst for artistic exchange, encouraging dialogue, collaboration, and networking opportunities within the independent film community.

Historic Walking Tours – Franklin and The Factory: Molding the 20th Century
2023-08-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-18 10:30 - 11:30 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join our staff historian on a stroll through The Factory’s halls and learn about our industrial past, the people who worked here, and the products they made, as well as how a former stove works turned bedding manufacturing plant came to be one of Franklin’s favorite landmarks. We’ll cover 93 years of history in 45 minutes while showing you some of the shops, restaurants, and events you can enjoy today!
This tour will split time between indoor and outdoor stops and will take place rain or shine. We advise you to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress accordingly for the weather.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your guide at The Skylight, located just inside the front entrance in The Grand Hall.
For questions or private reservations, please reach out to Carris at 615-791-1777 or ccampbell@holladayproperties.com.
Learn more in the link below.

Guys & Dolls
2023-08-04 19:30 - 2023-08-06 14:30, 2023-08-09 19:30 - 2023-08-13 14:30, 2023-08-16 19:30 - 2023-08-19 19:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Aug. 4-19
Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser; book by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows
Directed by Mark Mason
Set in early 1950s New York City, this fun and endearing show is about a Salvation Army “doll” and a professional gambler “guy” falling for each other, while at the same time a nightclub-performing “doll” tries to convince her down-on-his-luck shyster “guy” fiancé to finally tie the knot after a 14-year engagement. With familiar songs such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “Take Back Your Mink,” and the show-stopping “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ The Boat,” Guys & Dolls will take you on a nostalgic adventure to the days of classic Broadway theatrical productions.
Guys & Dolls is presented by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Tickets go on sale on the Monday 11 days prior to each show’s opening.

SAVAGE & ROSE 1ST ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY
2023-08-06 16:00 - 20:00 | The Shed | The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for the Savage Block Party Sunday, August 6th from 4-8 PM, a magical event filled with shopping, performances, food, drinks, prizes, and more. We will be supporting GraceWorks Ministries, so bring gently used clothing to get entered to win a Savage Swag Bag!

Black Abbey Brewing Pint Night
2023-08-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Americana Taphouse, 94 East Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us at Americana Taphouse in Franklin on August 17th from 5 pm-8 pm for Pint Night hosted by the Black Abbey Brewing Company. We will have three Black Abbey beers on tap with flight and beer specials. Get there early because when you buy a pint you keep the glass (while supplies last)!

Book Signing Event: Nick McCall author of Pogiebait's War
2023-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join acclaimed author Jack H. (“Nick”) McCall, Jr. for a book signing event for his new book, Pogiebait’s War. The event will be held in downtown Franklin at Landmark Booksellers on August 17 from 6-8pm.
In Pogiebait’s War, McCall tells the story of his father, who served in the US Marine Corps during World War II. The book follows McCall’s grandfather from his training in the early days of the war to his experiences in the Pacific Theater.
McCall will be on hand to discuss his book and answer questions from the audience. He will also be signing copies of Pogiebait’s War.
This is a great opportunity to meet the author and learn more about his book. It is also a chance to get a signed copy of this important new work of history.
We hope to see you there!
Additional details:

The event will be held at Landmark Booksellers, located at 114 East Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064
The event is free and open to the public.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Colton Dixon
2023-08-17 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Colton Dixon – The Franklin Theatre
Colton Dixon turns personal truths, stories, and experiences into universal anthems. He first emerged as a phenomenon after finishing in the top seven on Season 11 of Fox’s American Idol. Delivering a series of fan favorite albums, 2013’s A Messenger achieved “the biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act” and catapulted into the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, not to mention, joining the iconic company of Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel as a Steinway & Sons artist. A year later, Anchor yielded his third and fourth #1 hits on Christian Hot AC with “More of You” and “Through It All.” In 2017, he returned to #1 on the Christian Albums Chart for the third time. He has collected a pair of Dove Awards in the categories of “Rock/Contemporary Album” and “Recorded Music Packaging.” Following an invite from the White House, he also shined at the 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in addition to performing on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and in the pages of People magazine. During 2020, he embarked on a new chapter with Atlantic Records ignited by the self-titled Colton Dixon EP and runaway hit “Miracles”—one of his most popular tracks to date. 2022 saw him make his show-stopping debut at the Grand Ole Opry in the midst of kicking off another era, and experiencing a creative breakthrough with “Build A Boat.” Between the original and duet version with multiplatinum country songstress Gabby Barrett, it reeled in over 20 million streams. It stood out as “the longest running Mediabase Christian AC #1 song of 2022” and locked down #1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs Chart and Christian AC Airplay Chart. People premiered the accompanying music video and hailed it as “inspiring” for its depiction of the work of medical charity Mercy Ships. Now, he captivates once again on his 2023 EP, Canvas [Atlantic Records], introduced by the single “My Light.”

A Tribute to Joni Mitchell's Blue featuring Katie Boeck
2023-08-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
A Tribute to Joni Mitchell’s Blue featuring Katie Boeck – The Franklin Theatre
When she was 14 years old, Katie Boeck‘s mother tossed her a copy of Blue by Joni Mitchell, saying, “Here. I think you’ll relate to this.” It was the early aughts and Katie was in the throes of adolescence, a freshman in High School on California’s central coast. A budding musician and aspiring writer herself, hearing Joni’s music for the first time was a transcendent experience, sparking a lifelong relationship to Joni’s rich catalogue of songs.

Fashion for a Fraction
2023-08-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Fashion for a Fraction – Nashville’s longest-running boutique warehouse sale!
Don’t miss Fashion for a Fraction on Saturday, August 19 at its new location in downtown Franklin—The Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall! Shop HUGE discounts on apparel, handbags, jewelry, accessories and more from your favorite boutiques!
That little black dress you’ve been eyeing? Now you can buy it without feeling guilty for spending hundreds of dollars! With 20+ boutique vendors offering up to 75% off, BOGO deals and $15 clothing racks, you’re guaranteed to find something you’ll love! New this year, sip and snack while you shop with light bites and coffee from Asulon Collective, Greys Fine Cheeses & Entertaining and Macca Villa.
$10 general admission tickets will give you access to all the sales. Upgrade to a $35 VIP ticket and gain early access to the sale to beat the crowds, a complimentary Fumana International mimosa, a tote bag full of goodies and a free Casa Azul canned cocktail of your choice.

Pink Floyd Tribute: 50th Anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon
2023-08-19 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Pink Floyd tribute celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Dark Side of the Moon” at The Franklin Theatre in August
Domine “For the Love of Pink Floyd” Tribute Band is a group of talented Nashville musicians dedicated to bringing the iconic sounds of Pink Floyd to life for their fans. With a focus on authenticity and attention to detail, this band recreates the legendary rock group’s music with precision and passion accompanied by a stunning, one of a kind light show. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary “Dark Side of the Moon” so the band will be performing the entire album synced to “The Wizard of Oz” with a second set of all the hits.
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Lydia Laird
2023-08-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Lydia Laird – The Franklin Theatre
Not all artists’ work transcends sound to emotion but for artist/songwriter Lydia Laird, she doesn’t make music any other way. Her self-titled debut EP, releasing August 2020 with accomplished producers Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Smith, Nick Schwarz, and Jeff Sojka, will not only introduce listeners to Laird’s powerful vocals but also to her willingness to be in the dark places and find hope there with anthems that honestly address the pain in life along with the power of the Gospel.
It was from a dark place that inspired Laird to write “I’ll Be Okay,” a song proclaiming truth amid uncertainty and speaks to Laird’s own experiences with depression and anxiety, mental health issues that are near to her heart. “My prayer is that my music invites others to be honest and vulnerable with God and ultimately helps them come to know the unconditional love and grace of a Savior who cares in a deeper and more personal way,” she shares.
Laird, who is number seven in a family of ten children, grew up in a Christian home in East Texas while also living in Romania as missionaries when she was young. She remembers becoming a Christian when she was just four years old and wrote her first song at nine as music became an outlet for her.
The truth of who God is and what that means for our own identity and security in Christ is one revelation Laird cites as she began her journey deeper toward the center of the true Gospel. “I’m just on the journey with them,” Laird says when asked how she hopes listeners will view her not only as an artist but a person of faith. “I’m still being sanctified. I’m still learning the Gospel every day. I want people to look at me as someone who can relate and cares, and is saying, ‘Hey, we’re in this together.’”

Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret
2023-08-25 19:00 - 2023-08-26 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Army Green Beret Danny Payton is a modern-day warrior fighting battles that range from tribal Afghanistan to his own living room. As the corrosive gears of war begin to rip apart his family, his integrity, and his soul, Danny is thrust into his final, eternal mission. On the other side, with Valhalla beckoning, he discovers that combat can be fueled by vengeance or by love…it just depends which price you are willing to pay. You’ve heard the war stories of the “first in.” This is the untold true story of the last out.
August 25 – 7:00 PM
August 26 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

The 6th Annual Southern Whiskey Society Gathering
2023-08-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The premier whiskey and food experience in The South

The Southern Whiskey Society produces the premier whiskey and food events in the South. Each Southern Whiskey Society event features 10+ award-winning chefs serving up creative and delicious small bites alongside whiskey samples from 30+ of our favorite distilleries/brands. The 6th Annual Southern Whiskey Society will take place in Franklin, Tennessee on August 26, from 5 PM to 9 PM in Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin.

This year’s Southern Whiskey Society event will benefit One Generation Away. One Generation Away distributes healthy foods to families that currently do not have adequate access to food due to economic, social, and physical barriers.

2Country4Nashville
2023-08-26 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
2Country4Nashville – Mockingbird Theatre, downtown Franklin
Jo-el & LeAnne are the husband and wife, traditional country music duo, 2Country4Nashville, and they have certainly made a name for themselves right in their hometown of Nashville/Franklin, Tennessee and world-wide as well! They’ve played together & toured for the past 17 plus years (in 5+ countries) and previously performed for 6 years on Carnival Cruise Line ships!! The couple headlined their own SOLD-OUT show at The Ryman Auditorium, the original stage of The Grand Ole Opry, in 2021.

LITTLE SPROUTS CONSIGNMENT SALE
2023-08-30 16:30 - 2023-09-02 13:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Little Sprouts is a semi-annual specialty consignment sale held in Franklin at The Factory at Franklin from August 30 through September 2, 2023. Little Sprouts accepts only the best upscale clothing brands, shoes, toys, baby gear, and more for boys and girls from newborn-size 16.

ANYONE can shop at Little Sprouts. You can even shop BEFORE the general public. Save money, find incredible items all in one place, and support local charities and 100s of local families.

The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series: Kristian Bush
2023-08-31 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Kristian Bush is a multi-PLATINUM-selling, two-time GRAMMY® Award winner most known for co-founding the record-breaking Country duo Sugarland with Jennifer Nettles. He recently released his summer EP “Drink Happy Thoughts” and his four-album collection, “52,” in honor of his 52nd birthday. “52” came out within the span of one year and across the 52 songs (one for each year of his life in), the multi-faceted singer/songwriter embraced the wisdom and experiences he accumulated from decades spent in the music business.
