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Ghost Tours | Franklin Walking Tours
2024-10-07 19:00, 2024-10-08 19:00, 2024-10-09 19:00, 2024-10-10 19:00, 2024-10-11 19:00, 2024-10-12 19:00, 2024-10-13 19:00, 2024-10-14 19:00 (America/Chicago) | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Take a ghost tour with Franklin Walking Tours! You’ll hear a little history and true crime, and a lot of hauntings. Our amazing guides walk you through our ghostly past, and tell you what is still happening in these old buildings today! Nightly at 7pm, with additional tours often added at 8:45. You can also book private tours by phone. Go to franklinwalkingtours.com for info and ticketing or call 615 604-7171.

Los Lonely Boys
2024-10-07 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Los Lonely Boys – The Franklin Theatre
Family has always been at the center of things for Los Lonely Boys. Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza have been playing and touring together since they were teenagers. Three years ago, they decided to take a break to focus on their own growing families. But Summer 2022 saw them back at it again, returning to life on the road alongside The Who. The boys have been making music together for seventeen years now, and they show no signs of slowing down or losing inspiration. Don’t miss them at The Franklin Theatre on October 7!

Faith of Franklin | Franklin Walking Tours
2024-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Franklin First United Methodist Church – Historic Sanctuary, 148 5th Ave S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
This walking tour explores Franklin, Tennessee’s first communities of faith. Visit some of Franklin’s oldest sanctuaries and hear the remarkable tales of how they were built.
Thursdays at 1PM
$20 adults, $15 teens, $10 children 2-12, under 2 free
IMPORTANT- This tour begins at Franklin UMC 148 5th Ave. S

Sips and Stories - A Historic Happy Hour Experience at The Factory at Franklin
2024-10-08 17:45 - 19:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Sips & Stories Happy Hour Tour at The Factory
Switch up your happy hour haunt with an historic twist! We’ve partnered with The Skylight Bar for a new after-hours experience at The Factory at Franklin. Join our staff historian at The Skylight and order your favorite beverage to bring with you as we stroll through The Factory’s storied past, present, and future. This hour-long experience covers all 94 years of The Factory’s legacy in our community and includes a drink voucher for The Skylight Bar. Reserve your spot on our newest excursion today!

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-10-08 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.

Franklin Theatre Fear Fest
2024-10-08 19:00 - 2024-10-12 11:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Throughout the month of October, The Franklin Theatre in downtown Franklin will be highlighting some of your all-time favorite Halloween-themed movies! And to take things to the next level, they will be transforming the historic theatre in celebration of FEAR FEST with Halloween-themed decor!!
Fear Fest at The Franklin Theatre
October 8 at 7 PM – Fear Fest! The Silence of the Lambs
October 9 at 3 PM – Fear Fest! Casper
October 9 at 7 PM – Fear Fest! Pan’s Labyrinth
October 10 at 3 PM – Fear Fest! The Addams Family
October 10 at 7 PM – Fear Fest! Get Out
October 11 at 7 PM – Fear Fest! Coraline
October 11 at 11 PM – Fear Fest! Hereditary
October 12 at 11 AM – Fear Fest! Coco

Please see Calendar for more October Fear Fest Movies and Dates.

Factory Farmers Market
2024-10-09 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!

John Hendrix: The Mythmakers Book Signing
2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for an enchanting evening with acclaimed author and illustrator John Hendrix at Landmark Booksellers on Wednesday, October 9, at 6:00 PM. This special event celebrates the release of Hendrix’s latest work, The Mythmakers, a captivating graphic novel biography that delves into the extraordinary friendship and creative partnership between literary giants C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
Event Highlights:
Meet the Author
Book Signing

The Outsider
2024-10-09 19:30 - 2024-10-13 14:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Outsider – Pull-Tight Players Theatre
Ned Newley is an unassuming, earnest, and honorable man who finds himself thrust in the Governor’s seat in the wake of a recent political scandal. His moral standards – and his deathly fear of public speaking – make it likely that he won’t stay in office long. Luckily, he has a savvy political team intent on lending their talents … for better or worse. The Outsider is a timely and hilarious satire of modern American politics that both roasts the political machine and celebrates democracy.
by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Sarah Kieffner
October 4-6, 9-13, 16-19
Tickets go on sale on the Monday 11 days prior to each show’s opening date. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain time. All seating is general admission. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and 2:30 p.m. for Sunday matinees.

Thursday Singer/Songwriters Night
2024-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club, 317 W Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience the best of local talent every Thursday night from 7 PM to 9 PM at Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club in downtown Franklin. Our Singer-Songwriter Night showcases up-and-coming artists as they perform original songs in an intimate, cozy setting. Enjoy a night of heartfelt music and creative cocktails, perfect for music lovers and those looking to discover new sounds. Come support local artists and unwind with a uniquely crafted cocktail as you soak in the raw, authentic vibes.

Studio Tenn Presents: Little Shop of Horrors
2024-10-10 19:00 - 2024-10-13 18:00 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Studio Tenn Presents: Little Shop of Horrors – Turner Theater – October 10–27, 2024
Feed the need for musical hilarity with this deviously delicious sci-fi musical comedy about a man-eating plant! Little Shop of Horrors weaves together a tale of love, greed, and monstrous desires that will leave you laughing, screaming, and rethinking your gardening plans. Age Recommendation: 13+
Thursday, October 10th – 7:00 PM
Friday, October 11th – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 12th – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 13th – 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Please see Calendar for more event dates.

Historic Walking Tour – Franklin and The Factory
2024-10-11 10:30 - 11:30 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come explore The Factory’s 94-year history here in Franklin!
Welcome to The Factory! 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 94 years of history in 50 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. Tours take place twice a month May – October. Holiday dates will be announced in the Fall!
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.

6th Annual BBB Songwriters Night
2024-10-11 17:30 - 21:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us at The Factory at Franklin in downtown Franklin for our 6th Annual Songwriters Night! Enjoy an evening filled with music and storytelling from Karen Waldrup, Leslie Satcher, and Cory Batten, as well as, live and silent auctions. Dinner and Beer/Wine will be provided. Proceeds from our event benefits the Small Business Grants program of the Integrity Foundation.
Individual Tickets – $200 If you are interested in sponsoring the event or sponsoring a table, please reach out to JB Horn at jhorn@gobbb.org.
Songwriters Night, initiated in 2017 to support the Better Business Bureau’s Integrity Foundation, has evolved into a highly anticipated event, celebrated for its exceptional blend of music, food, drinks, and both silent and live auctions.
This event raises funds for our programs and provides grant funding to our Small Business Grant Program in honor of BJ Howard, which offers financial support to small businesses in the area that face external challenges such as natural disasters, sickness, or other catastrophic events beyond control.

Pour & Explore: Fall Into French Wines
2024-10-11 18:00 | The Moore-Morris History & Culture Center of Williamson County, TN, 108 Bridge St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for our 3rd Pour & Explore at the Moore-Morris History & Culture Center on Friday, October 11th at 6:00 PM. This will be a fun and educational evening as we Fall into French Wines.
With the guidance of Sommelier Davis Campbell of Wines Together, you will embark on a delightful journey through France’s renowned wine regions. This exclusive event offers a guided tasting of three exceptional French wines, each thoughtfully paired with a selection of artisanal charcuterie.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-10-12 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.

Vintage at the Factory
2024-10-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us October 12th, 2024, 10am-5pm @ The Factory in Franklin, TN for another vintage clothing event!!!!
50 vendors with vintage and handmade clothing accessories and home goods! There will be men’s women’s and kid’s clothing so bring the whole gang!
Free parking $5 Entry- You can pay at the door or in advance at Ticket Leap:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/vintageatthefactory/vintage-at-the-factory-275190243
@soulfire.coffee and @ladybirdtaco will be there serving up coffee and breakfast / lunch tacos!
Farmers market will be happening on site that morning too, and there are tons of shops inside The Factory at Franklin, so come make a whole day of it!

14th Annual Grape Stomp Festival
2024-10-12 16:00 - 19:00 | The Shed | The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Grape Stomp is a famously fun event in downtown Franklin at The Shed at The Factory at Franklin! The Grape Stomp is held Saturday, October 12th, 2024, from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Local RestaurantsWine & Spirits VendorsTeam SpiritFestive Costumes
A Vintage Affair (AVA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money for Williamson County charities who benefit women and children in need. In order to fulfill the goal of helping our neighbors, AVA hosts various events throughout the year. This includes our fan-favorite, the Grape Stomp Festival.
THIS IS A 21 & UP EVENT!

A Story of Love with Amanda Colleen Williams
2024-10-12 19:00 - 21:45 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Explore a new experience…
Best Ent Show & Amanda Colleen Williams present A Story of Love at The Franklin Theatre October 12, 2024.
Enjoy an immersive, interactive evening of entertainment combining the escape of live theatre with the intimacy of a singer-songwriter night that transports you from ticket holder to being part of the show. “A little bit Broadway, Music City and Vegas wrapped into 3 Acts”
Act 1 Love Song Trivia is a live game show where the audience tests their music trivia knowledge against special guest storytellers and world class music performers.
Act 2 A Story of Love with award winning songwriter, artist laureate Amanda Colleen Williams takes you on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of love in her one woman show that has audiences laughing, crying and singing along.
“I came to the show to make my wife happy and ended up loving every minute.”
Act 3 Imprompt U is a first of its kind live audience songwriter-session where you become an active contributor in a guided songwriting experience in real time.
Join Amanda, special guests and performers for your Top 10 Best Entertainment Show experience.
Learn more at BestEntShow.com and AmandaColleenWilliams.com

Haunted Tours | Franklin Walking Tours
2024-10-12 22:00 - 23:00 | Twine Graphics – Retail Store, 304 Public Square, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Haunted Tours with Franklin Walking Tours
This year’s Haunted Tours will be inside the oldest building on the square, now home to TWINE. You’ll hear about the bodies found upstairs in 1935, see documents and photos pertaining to the case, and hear firsthand accounts of the continued hauntings still experienced today.
This event will be held at 10pm every Saturday in October. Each week will have an added feature-
10/5 Pendulum Reader
10/12 Paranormal Investigation Equipment
10/19 Tarot Card Reader
10/26 Celebrity Psychic DEB LANTZ (Different pricing, runs 30 minutes longer than the other three.)

Factory Sunday Farmers Market
2024-10-13 12:00 - 15:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Factory Farmers Market is a beautiful farmers market in downtown Franklin that takes place every Sunday from 12 PM to 3 PM, under the Water Tower at The Factory at Franklin.
The Factory Farmers Market features local produce, meats, dairy, pickled veggies, sauces, spices, olive oil, vinegars, honey, jams, jellies, baked goods, artisan breads and pastries, coffee, beverages, arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, food trucks and more! Add a stop to The Factory to your weekly schedule!

Live Jazz
2024-10-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club, 317 W Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Live Jazz at Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club
Join us every Sunday night from 5pm to 8pm at Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club in downtown Franklin for live jazz. Immerse yourself in the smooth, soulful sounds of local jazz musicians while sipping on expertly crafted cocktails. Whether you’re winding down the weekend or kicking off your evening, our intimate setting and relaxed vibe make it the perfect spot to enjoy great music and even better drinks.

The Brit Pack
2024-10-13 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Brit Pack | The Franklin Theatre
British Born but American Made, The Brit Pack brings the best of British rock music to stages across the USA. Formed by two Brits in NYC, The Brit Pack covers the spectrum of the UK’s musical legacy, from the iconic anthems of the sixties to the modern classics of today!

Franklin Theatre Fear Fest
2024-10-14 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Throughout the month of October, The Franklin Theatre in downtown Franklin will be highlighting some of your all-time favorite Halloween-themed movies! And to take things to the next level, they will be transforming the historic theatre in celebration of FEAR FEST with Halloween-themed decor!!
Fear Fest at The Franklin Theatre
October 14 at 7 PM – Fear Fest! The Shining

Please see Calendar for more October Fear Fest Movies and Dates.
