Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2023-11-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 Factory at Franklin
The Factory at Franklin is a unique, historic retail and entertainment complex that houses a variety of restaurants, storefronts, and event spaces.

Denny Laine
2023-11-08 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Denny Laine – The Franklin Theatre
Denny Laine, two-time Grammy® Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inductee, and founding member of both The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles band, Wings, will bring his intimate “Songs & Stories” show to The Franklin Theatre! The 90-minute “Songs & Stories” show features Denny performing solo acoustic versions of songs from his expansive career including his days with The Moody Blues, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Wings and others.

Journey from the Heart
2023-11-08 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Journey from the Heart – The Franklin Theatre
Come celebrate the music of TWO of the greatest arena rock bands of all time! Ryan Christopher, former lead singer of Resurrection – A Journey Tribute, has spent 18 years wowing crowds with his impersonation of Steve “The Golden Voice” Perry. He recently debuted a new project, “JOURNEY from the Heart”. This new band celebrates the music of TWO of the most iconic rock bands in history, Journey AND Heart!
Starting the show is Shareen Ann, lead singer of Barracuda-America’s Heart Tribute. Shareen is one of the most talented leading ladies in the tribute market with her perfect portrayal of Ann Wilson of Heart. Shareen’s captivating vocals and commanding stage presence will leave you speechless as she revives beloved hits such as “Barracuda”, “Alone”, “Magic Man”, “What About Love”, “These Dreams”, and the show-stopper, “Crazy On You”. Ann’s sister and ‘guitar goddess’, Nancy Wilson, is portrayed by Maxi Werker, one of Nashville’s rising stars and luthier.
These POWERHOUSE vocalists are both backed by some of Nashville’s most accomplished musicians. ONE band with TWO amazing vocalists that will leave you breathless at the end of the night… they’re “JOURNEY from the Heart”!

David Nail
2023-11-09 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Hailing from Kennett, Missouri, David Nail is well-respected up and down Music Row. Some might even call him a “tour de force” as his songs pull no punches in evoking the demons with which he has wrestled through much of his life. The GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum singer/songwriter’s early releases, I’m About To ComeAlive, The Sound Of A Million Dreams, I’m A Fire and Fighter, ignited his reputation as an innovator and creative risk-taker. David Nail & The Well Ravens was Nail’s next project that project liberated him and propelled him into his next adventure, his debut solo independent EPOh, Mother, a reflective piece of work. Of the title track, Rolling Stone noted that “the song creeps in like a sunrise — quiet, restrained cello and keys are the only underpinning for Nail’s powerful vocals at first. But then it slowly builds to something more massive and majestic.” That release was followed by Bootheel 2020 and Bootheel 2021, projects dedicated to the singer/songwriter’s hometown in the “bootheel” of Missouri. Nail plans on releasing more music, leaving behind any self-imposed restrictions. In Nail’s own words, “My philosophy has always been, I just hope to have a good enough year that I can have a next year while staying as true to myself as I possibly can.”

Veterans Day Parade 2023
2023-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The City of Franklin will remember and honor all veterans at its Veterans’ Day Parade being held in Downtown Franklin on November 10, 2023, at 11 a.m. The parade is a joint effort of the City and local radio station WAKM AM-950.
The parade route travels down Main Street, from Five Points to Second Avenue. JROTC units and/or marching bands from Williamson County high schools will participate. The Franklin Special School District will also send a large group of students to show their appreciation to veterans.
The Parade begins promptly at 11:00 a.m. at West Main and Fifth Avenue. Prior to the parade, a reception will be held at the Williamson County Archives from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. for local veterans and their families.

Creative Girls Rock Charity Sneaker Ball
2023-11-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The CGR Charity Sneaker Ball is an annual black-tie fundraiser event established in 2019 to support Creative Girls Rock®. Proceeds from the event are used to partner with other 501c3 organizations to create additional programming for young girls and women, ages 6 and up, that align with Creative Girls Rock’s mission of providing free creative arts programming for young girls and women around the world.

HeavyDrunk and The Heavy Horns with Small Town Fair and Special Guests
2023-11-10 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
HeavyDrunk and The Heavy Horns with Small Town Fair and Special Guests – The Franklin Theatre
HeavyDrunk and The Heavy Horns return to the Franklin Theatre on November 10th supporting the new album, “You Don’t Know Me.” This is HeavyDrunk’s third full length recording and Rob revives the big soul band featuring plenty of brass and soulful background.

Kendra Hudson | Author Event | Children's Book Reading & Signing
2023-11-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for an author event with Kendra Hudson, author of Flying Through Nashville, on Saturday, November 11th from 11am to 1pm in the children’s room at Landmark Booksellers!

Steve Woodruff | Author Meet & Greet, Book Signing
2023-11-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Please join us on Saturday, November 11th from 2-4pm for clarity-fueled communications with author Steve Woodruff, as he guides us through the practice of using the fewest words to make the biggest impact.
Known as the King of Clarity, Steve is a consultant and author who has helped many professionals – from solo consultants to Fortune 100 pharmaceutical companies – with their communications strategy and messaging. He is best known for a suite of facilitated workshops and keynotes to help teams become more effective in all forms of corporate communication and collaboration.
Steve’s latest work, The Point, explains how any human being – over 8 billion and counting – can design effective communications through 4 simple rules and 8 intuitive tools. This book unveils how the overloaded human brain wants information packaged, and how to craft brain-friendly messages that break through the noise.
From emails to sales pitches, workshops to resumes, Steven Woodruff’s Clarity Fuel Formula is the universal recipe for communications success that you won’t want to miss!

Nashville Singles Night at The Skylight Bar
2023-11-11 17:00 - 22:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mix and mingle with other singles from around Nashville and Franklin at The Skylight Bar in downtown Franklin, inside The Factory at Franklin!

Bourbon Bash 2023
2023-11-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Welcome to Bourbon Bash 2023!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of bourbon, fun, and good vibes. Join us in downtown Franklin at Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin for a one-of-a-kind event. Sip on the finest bourbons, mingle with fellow bourbon enthusiasts, and indulge in delicious bites. With live music from Ronnie Bowman & the Tim Shelton Syndicate, a silent & interactive LIVE auction, and a lively atmosphere, this is the ultimate bourbon fundraiser you don’t want to miss. This year we’re raising money for the Freedom & Whiskey Foundation to benefit Special Operation Forces. TICKET includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and TWO cocktails. A cash bar will also be available and of course, some of your favorite distilleries will be sampling their various expressions of whisky & bourbon. Mark your calendars and get ready to raise your glasses to these military giants at the Freedom & Whiskey Bourbon Bash 2023!

Dearest Pauline
2023-11-11 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
“Dearest Pauline: A Local WWII Healer Writes Home”
A Special Veterans Day Performance
Letters by Dr. Price Hope Duff

Stageplay by Paula Hope Blackman
Original Music by Jordan Lehning and Caitlin Rose

In honor of Veterans Day, all active and retired service members are encouraged to attend the performance for free. To do so, please visit the box office in person to receive your complimentary ticket.

A Story To Tell…featuring Mavis Staples
2023-11-12 19:00 - 21:30 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Get ready to be mesmerized by the legendary Mavis Staples as she takes the stage. This in-person event is your chance to witness her soulful voice and captivating storytelling firsthand.
Mavis will be joined by Tommy Sims and Tom Douglas as well as other special guests. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the magic of Mavis Staples in an intimate setting. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night filled with music, memories, and a story that will touch your heart.
This event is a fundraiser for the African American Heritage Society.

Nick Lowe’s Quality Rock & Roll Revue
2023-11-12 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Nick Lowe’s Quality Rock & Roll Revue – The Franklin Theatre
Nick Lowe has made his mark as a producer (Elvis Costello-Graham Parker-Pretenders-The Damned), songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, short-lived career as a pop star, and a lengthy term as a musicians’ musician. But in his current ‘second act’ as a silver-haired, tender-hearted but sharp-tongued singer-songwriter, he has no equal.
Starting with 1995′s ‘The Impossible Bird’ through to 2011′s ‘The Old Magic,’ Nick has turned out a fantastic string of albums, each one devised in his West London home, and recorded with a core of musicians who possess the same veteran savvy. Lowe brings wit and understated excellence to every performance, leading Ben Ratliff of the New York Times to describe his live show as “elegant and nearly devastating.”
Los Straitjackets are the leading practitioners of the lost art of the guitar instrumental. Using the music of the Ventures, The Shadows, and with Link Wray and Dick Dale as a jumping off point, the band has taken their unique, high energy brand of original rock & roll around the world. Clad in their trademark Lucha Libre Mexican wrestling masks, the “Jackets” have delivered their trademark guitar licks to 16 albums, thousands of concerts and dozens of films and TV shows.
Together Nick & The Straitjackets have toured extensively around Europe and the United States, and are releasing an EP of new songs in June 2017.

National Pickleback Shot Day at The Skylight Bar
2023-11-14 12:00 - 22:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrate National Pickleback Day with us at The Skylight Bar in downtown Franklin, located in The Factory! Discounted pickleback shots are available all day long.
About The Factory at Franklin
The Factory at Franklin is a unique, historic retail and entertainment complex that houses a variety of restaurants, storefronts, and event spaces.

Tiki Night Happy Hour
2023-11-15 12:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-22 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!

The Franklin Theatre Songwriter's Series: Sierra Hull, Jim Lauderdale, Bobby Tomberlin, & Lillie Mae
2023-11-16 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
After making her Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 10, Sierra Hull played Carnegie Hall at age 12, then landed a deal with Rounder Records just a year later. Now, Hull is set to deliver her fourth full-length for Rounder: an elegantly inventive and endlessly captivating album called 25 Trips.
At any given time, you’re likely to find Jim Lauderdale making music, whether he’s laying down a new track in the studio or working through a spontaneous melody at his home in Nashville. Lauderdale has won two Grammys, released 34 full-length albums, and taken home the Americana Music Association’s coveted Wagonmaster Award.
CMA, ACM & Grammy nominee, Bobby Tomberlin, was raised in Luverne, Al and discovered by Mel Tillis and recently celebrated his 27th year as a staff songwriter for CURB Word Music. Bobby has had songs recorded by Blake Shelton, Willie Nelson, Barbra Streisand, Faith Hill, Josh Turner, and more.
Lillie Mae, a multi-talented musician, began performing with her family band at a young age and moved to Nashville. ​After early success with her group Jypsi, she found her niche as a studio musician collaborating with artists like Dwight Yoakam and Jack White

Made South Holiday Market
2023-11-17 17:00 - 2023-11-18 17:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for the Ninth Annual MADE SOUTH Holiday Market in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee, Friday and Saturday, November 17-18 inside Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin. Do all of your Christmas shopping with 60+ makers and artisans from around the South, all while sipping on cocktails, eating delicious food, and experiencing wonderful music and art!
Come experience what Food & Wine Magazine called “the best holiday market in the state of Tennessee!” MADE SOUTH Holiday Market is the best and most fun way to complete all of your holiday shopping, and you’ll feel awesome about shopping small and supporting small businesses!
Friday, November 17 from 5pm-9pm
Saturday, November 18 from 9am-5pm

The Movie Gang Presents: Edward Scissorhands
2023-11-17 18:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Movie Gang Presents: Edward Scissorhands – The Franklin Theatre
November might not be as magical as Christmas but it definitely has a magic of it’s own and the lights are just about to glow! What movie fits for that? Edward Scissorhands of course! A Tim Burton legendary films. A movie that was such a glimpse into Johnny Depp’s future career and endless character talent. We can’t wait to bring this movie to life at the Franklin Theatre. For starters, our friends from the Blockhouse barber shop at the Factory in Franklin will be in the house raffling off free haircuts and merch! Don’t worry, they don’t cut hair like Edward does! Also, Franklin’s Triple Crown Bakery are baking us free heart shaped sugar cookies! Just like the ones Vincent Price bakes in the movie! Edward Scissorhands is on sale now and we have a ton in store! If you’ve never seen this movie, this is the time to see it! The solitary life of an artificial man – who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands – is upended when he is taken in by a suburban family! See how a bunch of bullies handle it! Get your tickets now and come hang with the Movie Gang.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2023-11-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-25 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.

Lee Roy Parnell
2023-11-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Lee Roy Parnell – The Franklin Theatre
No Depression may have said it best when they called Lee Roy Parnell “a fine writer blessed with a rich, soulful vocal delivery and a blistering array of guitar chops drawn almost equally from Texas blues, Memphis soul, and Southern rock traditions.” After honing his skills over more than a decade of playing clubs in Austin, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, and New York, the triple-threat Americana/Blues-Rock artist known for his guitar prowess (particularly slide guitar), smooth soul-drenched voice, and top-shelf songwriting skills laid a new foundation in Nashville. After earning a regular spot at the famed Bluebird Café and a publishing contract, Parnell launched his solo career on Arista Records, which produced many country hits including “A Little Bit Of You” (#1 hit); “What Kind of Fools Do You Think I Am” & “Tender Moment” (#2 hits), and four other Top 10 hits: “Love Without Mercy,” “On The Road,” “I’m Holding My Own,” and “Heart’s Desire.” Parnell has earned two GRAMMY® Award nominations for his instrumental tracks, “Cat Walk” (with Flaco Jiménez) and “Mama, Screw Your Wig On Tight” and was nominated for the CMA Vocal Event of the Year on “John the Revelator” (with The Fairfield Four). He has received widespread acclaim as a guitar slinger. Gibson has honored Parnell with the creation and production of the Lee Roy Parnell Signature ’57 Les Paul Goldtop guitar, modeled after the only guitar Parnell owned from the time he was 15 years old until he was well into his 30’s. During his storied career, Parnell has toured/collaborated with many music legends including The Allman Brothers Band, Merle Haggard, Delbert McClinton, and Bonnie Raitt. In 2011, Parnell was presented with his most cherished honor: being inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, joining the likes of such talented composers as Kris Kristofferson, Rodney Crowell, JD Souther, Willie Nelson, Guy Clark, and others. In 2017, Parnell released his first new album in over a decade — the highly-anticipated and critically-acclaimed Midnight Believer — on Vector Recordings/BFD. Parnell produced the album and co-wrote all 10 songs with award-winning songwriter Greg Barnhill, including the poignant, yet hopeful “Sunny Days,” which features a special guest appearance by The Fairfield Four. Midnight Believer made All Music’s “Best of 2017 Favorite Blues Albums” list. In addition to solo Midnight Believer Tour dates, Parnell is currently touring with Guitar Army, which also features fellow world-class guitarists John Jorgenson and Joe Robinson.

Titans vs. Jaguars Viewing Party
2023-11-19 12:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Watch the Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars at The Skylight Bar in downtown Franklin, inside The Factory at Franklin!
About The Factory
The Factory at Franklin is a unique, historic retail and entertainment complex that houses a variety of restaurants, storefronts, and event spaces.

Holiday Historic Walking Tour - Franklin and The Factory - Molding the 20th Century
2023-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Family in town for the holidays? Need to get out of the house before the chaos of Thanksgiving? We’ve got just the thing!
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 50 minutes while showing you some of the shops, restaurants, and events you can enjoy today! Plus, we’ll pull back the curtain on some of the new experiences that will join us at The Factory soon!
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 10 minutes early to check in with your guide at The Skylight, located just inside the front entrance in The Grand Hall.

World’s Best Cup of Coffee: A Christmas Bar
2023-11-22 17:00 - 23:00, 2023-11-24 17:00 - 23:00 | McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
World’s Best Cup of Coffee: A Christmas Bar, Downtown Franklin
McGavock’s Coffee & Provisions at The Harpeth Hotel is transforming into an epic Christmas-themed pop-up bar this season! A huge hit last year, “World’s Best Cup of Coffee: A Christmas Bar” will open Wednesday, Nov. 22 and run through New Years Eve, featuring nods to the Elf movie throughout, in both the décor and menu.
The themed bar will feature over-the-top Christmas décor as well as a selection of specialty holiday cocktails, mocktails and bites including:
World’s Best Cup of Coffee – cocktail made with espresso infused vodka, vanilla syrup, dark roast and winter spiced cream
Xmas Ornaments – cocktail made with Ketel One Grapefruit & Rose, rosemary syrup and black cherry
Cuddly as a Cactus – bright green spinach & artichoke dip, potato chips and pita chips
The bar will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. (closed on Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday).

Mixology Class: Espresso Martinis
2023-11-22 19:00 - 20:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mixology Class: Learn to Make Espresso Martinis at the Skylight Bar
Join us at The Skylight Bar in downtown Franklin and learn how to make the ultimate espresso martini sure to impress all your friends and family this holiday season!
About The Factory
The Factory at Franklin is a unique, historic retail and entertainment complex that houses a variety of restaurants, storefronts, and event spaces.
