The Sounds of Silence feat. Burlap to Cashmere
2023-10-12 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Sounds of Silence feat. Burlap to Cashmere at The Franklin Theatre
Performed by Steven Delopoulos and Johnny Phillips of the award-winning band Burlap to Cashmere, THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE is a throwback to the early 70’s Greenwich Village folk scene. You will hear the songs of Simon and Garfunkel and the era that surrounded them. Bob Dylan, John Denver, Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, Don McLain and many more of your favorite artists from that genre. Delopoulos and Phillips will take you back to that timeless era of music when lyrics and melody meant something more.
Burlap To Cashmere first made waves with their critically acclaimed and Dove Award-winning debut album, ANYBODY OUT THERE. They quickly established a name for themselves with their unique sound, energetic live shows and introspective lyrics underscored by their remarkable musicianship. Signed to A+M Records the album went on to sell nearly half a million records worldwide, propelling Burlap to stardom. Their extensive tour schedule took the band across the U.S. and overseas to Europe and South America. The band has been privileged to play to U.S troops in the Middle East and even to play before the Pope in Rome to a crowd of over three million. Getting extensive radio play and opening for Hootie and the Blowfish, Train, and Elvis Costello to name a few.
After an extended hiatus, the band returned with their eponymous 2011 album, Burlap To Cashmere, produced by music legend Mitchell Froom and released through Sony Music. The album was highly praised in numerous media outlets including USA Today, NPR, the New York Post, and American Songwriter Magazine.
The group has been featured on many high-profile platforms including Artists At Google, Amazon, the At Guitar Center Podcast with Nic Harcourt, and Lightning 100’s Live At Nashville Sunday Night. A film about the band’s history called “The Other Country” was written and directed by veteran filmmaker Brett Leonard (Lawnmower Man, Virtuosity).
The two lead members songwriter and arranger are now creating a brand new show, THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE TRIBUTE TOUR. Bringing back their favorite era of music to the stage.

The Bacon Brothers
2023-10-13 18:00 - 21:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Bacon Brothers – The Franklin Theatre
Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, The Bacon Brothers (Kevin and Michael) have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound “Forosoco” — a blend of folk, rock, soul, and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who were born to collaborate — and it’s taken the siblings across the world, from shows in Japan to performances at American landmarks like Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry.
October 13th – 6 PM and 9 PM at The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St, Franklin.

13th Annual Grape Stomp Festival
2023-10-14 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 and highlight of things to do in Williamson County, year in and out!
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. In its 13th year, the Grape Stomp Festival, presented by Design Conveyor Systems and presenting beverage sponsor Cool Springs Wine & Spirits is an annual harvest celebration featuring an old-fashioned Grape Stomp competition.
Whether your notion of grape stomping conjures up romantic images of Keanu Reeves and his love interest in the film A Walk in the Clouds or of the iconic scene from the famous I Love Lucy “Grape Stomping” episode, those bold enough to brave the messiness are invited to experience traditional wine making fun! Participants will stomp barefoot in a competition against other teams within the Grape Stomp bracket. The team to collect the most juice at the end of a four-minute stomp will advance to the finals, where the top teams will compete to become the Grape Stomp Champion!
T-shirts or creative costumes are strongly encouraged, and there will be awards for best team costume! The cost to sponsor a team of five is $500. Please contact Executive Director Carrie Drury at 615-400-9847 or director@avintageaffair.org for more information on registering your grape stomping team.
Those wishing to enjoy the event from the sidelines may purchase general admission tickets for $75.00. Wine and food will be plentiful, along with signature cocktails and beer along with music from our DJ and much more! Visit our social media platforms for a list of participating food, wine and whiskey vendors!
The Grape Stomp is held at The Shed, Saturday, October 14th at The Factory at Franklin from 4 pm to 7 pm!
THIS IS A 21 & UP EVENT!

Haunted Hall Tours
2023-10-14 22:00 - 23:00, 2023-10-21 22:00 - 23:00, 2023-10-28 22:00 - 23:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin’s Masonic Hall was built exactly 200 years ago, and there have been stories of its hauntings ever since. If you’ve ever wanted to see what it’s like inside the hall at night, now’s your chance! For the FIRST TIME EVER, you can make a late-night visit with guides who will tell you all about what people have experienced in the building where many have died, and where history was made.
Three nights only, the last three Saturdays in October. Group size is limited, so book now.

Franklin Theatre Fear Fest!
2023-10-15 17:00 - 2023-10-16 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Throughout the month of October, The Franklin Theatre 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 15 – 5 PM – Predator
October 15 – 8:30 PM – Alien
October 16 – 7 PM – Hocus Pocus
For October 22nd through 31st Fear Fest movie showings, click here!

Five Points Franklin Fall Festival Market
2023-10-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Five Points Franklin Market, 100 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Five Points Franklin Fall Festival Market is a fall themed market in downtown Franklin, Tennessee featuring food trucks, kids activities, local vendors selling items such as fresh fruits and vegetables, ceramics, jewelry, and more! Five Points Franklin Market is located behind the “Five Points” Starbucks.

Tiki Night Happy Hour
2023-10-18 12:00 - 22:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Tiki Night Happy Hour at The Skylight Bar (weekly on Wednesdays)
Wear a Hawaiian shirt and enjoy happy hour pricing every Wednesday at The Skylight Bar, located in downtown Franklin, inside The Factory at Franklin!

Essex County with Steve Dorff
2023-10-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Essex County with Steve Dorff – The Franklin Theatre
British brother trio Essex County is known for its fusion of gritty, masculine vocals, pristine family harmony, and irreverent guitar. The exclusive mix earned the “So Good” singers millions of streams, a spot atop multiple Spotify playlists, and invitations to perform at some of country music’s most prestigious venues and festivals, including Ryman Auditorium, Bluebird Café and headlining BMI’s Key West Songwriter’s Festival.
The men – Nate Bass, Mark Bass and Kieran Bass – have been performing together since they were children. Mark won U.K. Guitarist of the Year when he was 11 years old, awarded by a panel of celebrity judges. The brothers formed a group called Next of Kin, signed their first record deal and toured Europe with some of the world’s most known pop stars. They were finalists on “The X Factor” U.K. before coming to Nashville to pursue a career in country music.
In 2020, Essex County released their debut country single, “So Good,” which accumulated nearly 2 million streams and soared to the top of Spotify’s prestigious New Boots playlist. The song’s video stayed in the Top 10 on CMT for months. Propelled by that success, their EP, also called “So Good,” is the first and only video EP to debut on CMT. Later that year, their Christmas song “Last Christmas” was No. 1 on Spotify’s Country Christmas playlist for the entire holiday season.
Essex County released their follow-up, self-titled EP in the fall of 2022 while they were in England to play multiple, soldout theater shows and festivals. With an assortment of dates and genre-jumping music slated for the coming months, Essex County is poised to lead country music’s first British Invasion.
FT Live: New Country & Americana sponsored by Jackson®

Turner Theatre Grand Opening Party
2023-10-19 17:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrate Studio Tenn’s Grand Opening of the Turner Theatre with us ahead of their sold-out performance of “Million Dollar Quartet.” Enjoy a drink at The Skylight Bar located in the Grand Hall of the Factory, and then head to the celebration!

Million Dollar Quartet
2023-10-19 19:00 - 2023-10-22 14:00, 2023-10-26 19:00 - 2023-10-29 14:00 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Studio Tenn – Million Dollar Quartet – Turner Theater
On Dec. 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered for one night to play and sing; little did they know they were also making music history. A reporter who was there wrote, ‘This quartet could sell a million.’ Consequently, they were dubbed the Million Dollar Quartet. This was their only collaborative performance, a cultural flashpoint that caught rock ‘n’ roll at the moment of creation. Step inside the greatest jam session ever recorded with four of music’s most legendary musicians doing what they loved most: expressing life’s joy and sadness through song.
Million Dollar Quartet will have you rocking down memory lane with more than 20 chart-topping hits like “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Great Balls of Fire”, “I Walk the Line”, and “Hound Dog”.

The Franklin Theatre Songwriter's Series: Mae Estes, Marti Dodson, & Autumn McEntire
2023-10-19 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Awarded Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Arkansas Country Music Awards, Mae Estes is the first artist to accomplish such in the history of the Awards. She looks forward to touring her debut EP, “Before the Record”, and recently reached her ultimate goal by debuting at the Grand Ole Opry on March 4, 2023.
Marti Lynn Dodson is a BMI award-winning singer/songwriter from Franklin Furnace, Ohio. Marti penned and performed 2 RIAA Certified Gold Singles in Saving Jane, and her music has been featured in shows and commercials on NBC, ABC, MTV, the WE network, Lifetime, and TLC.
Autumn McEntire comes from a country music legacy (aunt – Reba McEntire) and her love for music began when she was very young. She has landed cuts from some of her favorite up-and-coming artists Ashley McBryde, Lauren Alaina, Walker County, and many more.

Historic Walking Tours – Franklin and The Factory: Molding the 20th Century
2023-10-20 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.

Michael Martin Murphey
2023-10-20 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Michael Martin Murphey – The Franklin Theatre
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.

GREYS Fine Cheeses and Entertaining Grand Opening Celebration
2023-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 | GREYS Fine Cheeses and Entertaining, Located at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd, Suite 12B, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
GREYS Fine Cheeses and Entertaining, a family-owned purveyor of gourmet cheese, charcuterie, and fine wine, will host a grand opening celebration at its newest retail and dine-in location in downtown Franklin inside The Factory at Franklin. To commemorate the launching of its third location, the Memphis-based fromagerie will provide free cheese plates to the first 30 visitors at its grand opening event along with a complimentary glass of champagne provided by The Skylight. The grand opening event is open to the public. Guests of all ages are welcome.
Following its grand opening, GREYS at The Factory will operate on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and each Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

JAZZMANIA
2023-10-21 18:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Please join JAZZMANIA on Saturday, October 21 for great music, food, and more!
Jazzmania is the Nashville Jazz Workshop’s Annual Jazz Party and Fundraiser, supporting the NJW’s mission of enriching people’s lives and building community through world-class jazz education and performance. 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’s event once again returns in person to Liberty Hall in the Factory at Franklin, downtown Franklin, Tennessee.

Franklin Theatre Fear Fest!
2023-10-22 10:00 - 2023-10-31 21:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Throughout the month of October, The Franklin Theatre 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
For October 15th and 16th Fear Fest movie showings, click here!
October 22 – 10 AM – Coraline
October 22 – 2:30 PM – The Adams Family
October 22 – 7 PM – The Blair Witch Project
October 23 – 7 PM – Trick or Treat
October 24 – 7 PM – Hocus Pocus
October 25 – 7 PM – Ghostbusters
October 26 – 7 PM – Zombieland
October 27 – 7:30 PM – The Movie Gang Presents – Little Shop of Horrors
October 28 – 5 PM – Hocus Pocus
October 28 – 8:30 PM – A Nightmare on Elm Street 3
October 29 – 6 PM – The Movie Gang Kids Halloween Party – Monster House
October 30 – 6 PM and 10 PM – The Rocky Horror Picture Show
October 31 – 6 PM – Psycho
October 31 – 9 PM – Halloween

Mixology Class: Moscow Mules
2023-10-25 19:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mixology Class: Learn How to Make Moscow Mules
Celebrate National Moscow Mule Day with us on October 25th and learn how to make Moscow Mules for your friends and family at The Skylight Bar in downtown Franklin, inside The Factory at Franklin!

Wine Love: 5-Course Wine Pairing Dinner
2023-10-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Frothy Monkey Downtown Franklin, 125 5th Avenue S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Wine Love Dinner at Frothy Franklin
Our 5-course wine pairing dinners take the Frothy Monkey dinner experience to another level with a night of unforgettable food, wine, and community in a relaxed and comfortable setting. You’ll enjoy elevated dishes prepared by our chef highlighting local farmers and purveyors. Whether you’re a foodie, a wine lover, or just looking for a special night out, our pairing dinners are sure to delight.
About Frothy Monkey:
Frothy Monkey is an all day cafe that has been serving artisan coffee, food, and wine since 2004, and has since expanded to multiple locations throughout Tennessee and Alabama. Their focus on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy good food, good coffee, and good company has made them a beloved institution in the community.
Chef spotlight:
Chef Chase Ingalls has been cooking professionally for 23 years. He studied at Johnson & Wales in Charleston and worked closely for many years with his mentor, Chef Brian Uhl. His experience ranges from fine dining to fast casual and our pairing dinners are an opportunity for Chef to show off his culinary chops.

The Movie Gang Presents: Little Shop of Horrors
2023-10-27 18:30 - 21:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Movie Gang Presents: Little Shop of Horrors – The Franklin Theatre
Halloween is on the horizon! That means it’s time for a Movie Gang Halloween party!
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! Sing along and sing loud to this classic film back on the big screen! Seymour (Rick Moranis) finds a strange and exotic plant that only wants human blood to eat and doesn’t care where Seymour gets it! In true Movie Gang fashion, we will be rocking the theatre with fun lights during songs, decorations, and even some free Halloween treats! The lobby will be decorated in the spirit of halloween and the movie theme! Audrey 2 (the evil plant) will be on display for a photo booth type photo… if you dare!!! We love this movie and we love Halloween! Be ready for a night of horror and fun! FEED ME!

Friday October 27th 6:30 Party Starts / 7:30pm Movie Starts.

Karen Kingsbury Book Signing Event
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join Karen Kingsbury for a book signing of her new release, Just Once, during Pumpkinfest in downtown Franklin at Landmark Booksellers!

38th Annual PumpkinFest 2023
2023-10-28 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 38th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival, returning this year on Saturday, October 28, 2023. An estimated more than 112,000 guests attended the festival last year! The festival is held along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. PumpkinFest offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages!
PumpkinFest offers a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, a KidsZone presented by Grace Chapel featuring children’s activities, games, arts and crafts, live music, costume contests for pets and families, 150+ outstanding arts & crafts vendors – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items, a Whiskey Lounge and more!

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.
ABOUT THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, PumpkinFest and Dickens of a Christmas bring an estimated 300,000+ locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year that creates more a $8 million dollar economic impact annually. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, Downtown Franklin Association, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, and its newest entity: The History & Culture Center of Williamson County. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
More event details are below.

PumpkinFest Pregame
2023-10-28 12:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Stop by The Skylight Bar in downtown Franklin for a drink before or after attending Franklin’s 38th annual PumpkinFest, presented by The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. The Skylight Bar is located inside The Factory at Franklin.

Tombstone Tales - Franklin Walking Tours
2023-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Rest Haven Cemetery, 324 4th Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
You’ll never forget the site of the costumed actors of all ages in our historic cemeteries, eerily illuminated by the glow of lanterns. As you approach each one, they’ll tell you stories of those buried beneath. Enjoy this annual night of fashion, theatre, and Franklin’s remarkable past.

History comes alive when told from the grave.

The Southern Supper - Harpeth Dinner Series
2023-10-29 16:00 - 20:30 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Southern Supper Series: A Collaboration between The Harpeth Hotel and the Southern Whiskey Society
On October 29th, join us in downtown Franklin for Nose to Tail; A Tennessee dining experience with curated whiskey and hand-crafted cocktails!
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm VIP Reception: Meet the Family

Nibble on spectacular bites from Simpson Farm’s Beef prepared on the grill while you chat with Executive Chef Thomas Tuggle and his team.
Sample whiskies from local Tennesse distillers with interactive tastings.
Enjoy a complimentary cigar from Atsiniki Cigars and meet owner Franklin’s own Charles Robinson.
Vibe to the tunes of local artist Anna McElroy.

5:30 pm – 8:30 Chef Guided, 4-course Whiskey Paired Supper

Sip on a welcome cocktail prepared with local ingredients
Journey through a 4-course meal featuring Simpson Farm Beef.
Discover the magic of whiskey pairing with each course.
Learn and laugh with friends new and old.

VIP Reception + Supper: $399/person
Supper: $289/person

The Movie Gang Kids Halloween Party: MONSTER HOUSE
2023-10-29 17:00 - 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Movie Gang Kids Halloween Party: MONSTER HOUSE at The Franklin Theatre
The Movie Gang is excited for our first ever Movie Gang KIDS Halloween Event! We are showing the Steven Spielberg produced animation halloween classic MONSTER HOUSE! What makes this for kids? We are giving away FREE Trick or Treat bags! Kids love free candy! Come in your costumes and get a photo on The Franklin Theatre stage with the Monster House! Many more surprises to come! If you haven’t seen Monster House before then this is the perfect time! Three kids discover their neighbors house is actually a living, breathing, scary monster. Can they save their neighborhood in time for Halloween? Find out on the adventure of a lifetime at Movie Gang Kids!
The Movie Gang Kids Halloween Party: MONSTER HOUSE takes place on Sunday, October 29th – 5:00 pm Party / 6:00 pm Movie!

Night of the Living Oddity - Spooky Improv
2023-10-30 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Night of the Living Oddity – Spooky Improv – The Mockingbird Theater @ The Factory in Franklin
Get ready for an unforgettable night of spooky improv comedy as Oddity Improv takes the stage at the Mockingbird Theater at The Factory on October 30th, 2023. Kicking off their Monday night series with “Night Of The Living Oddity” at 7:30 p.m., audiences can anticipate side-splitting laughter, unexpected twists, and unforgettable moments. Featuring the renowned Judith Hoag, known for her iconic roles in “Halloween Town”, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Nashville”. Don’t miss this spine-tingling night of hilarity!
Details
$20 Online, $25 at the door
The Mockingbird Theater @ The Factory in Franklin
Seating is first come first served
The show is for Ages 16+
The bar opens at 6 pm (21+ ID CHECK)
Doors open at 7 pm

Halloween Happy Hour and Costume Party
2023-10-31 19:00 - 23:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy happy hour pricing on Halloween night when you enter The Skylight Bar’s Costume Contest! The best costume will be awarded a special prize at the end of the night.
