Variety on Main - October
2024-10-16 19:00 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Variety on Main presented by Mandy Barnett and Monica Ramey returns October 16!

Ghost Tours | Franklin Walking Tours
2024-10-16 19:00, 2024-10-17 19:00, 2024-10-18 19:00, 2024-10-19 19:00, 2024-10-20 19:00, 2024-10-21 19:00, 2024-10-22 19:00, 2024-10-23 19:00 | 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.

Studio Tenn Presents: Little Shop of Horrors
2024-10-16 19:00 - 2024-10-20 13:00 | 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+
Wednesday, October 16th – 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 17th – 7:00 PM
Friday, October 18th – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 19th – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 20th – 1:00 PM
Please see Calendar for more event dates.

The Outsider
2024-10-16 19:30 - 2024-10-19 19:30 | 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.

Five Points Franklin Market - Fall Fest Market
2024-10-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Five Points Franklin Market, 100 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Monthly Market in Downtown Franklin. Join us for the LAST Market of the Fall Season featuring all things pumpkin and fun.
Thursday, October 17 4-8 PM Downtown Franklin – Behind Starbucks 30+ Local Farm, Art & Food Vendors Live Music featuring South Margin Food Trucks – Salsa Franklin Taco, Smokey Dawggs Hot Dogs, Light Box Ice Creams & Ellie’s Doughnuts Kids Zone – Inflatable, TN Art Yard, Face Painting, Balloon Art & lots of games! Puppy Costume Contest – Dress up the pups for a contest of who is best dressed!
Can’t wait to see you again on October 17!
Five Points Franklin Market May 9, June 13, July 25, Aug 22, Sept 26 & Oct 17 4-8 PM 100 5th Avenue North (behind Starbucks)

Spencer Klavan (with Andrew Klavan) | Book Signing
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us at Landmark Booksellers on Thursday, October 17th from 6 – 8pm as we welcome Spencer Klavan to celebrate the release of his new book “Light of the Mind, Light of the World”! Klavan, a renowned author and scholar, will share his latest work, which delves into the intersection of spirituality, science, and philosophy. This is a unique opportunity to engage with Klavan in an intimate setting, ask questions, and gain insight into his thought-provoking ideas. His father, Andrew Klavan, will interview Spencer during the event. Don’t miss this chance to meet the author, get some signed books, and hear a lively discussion.

Thursday Singer/Songwriters Night
2024-10-17 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.

Fork of the South: Witches Night Out
2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Fork of the South, 230 Franklin Rd., Building 8, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Witches Night Out private shopping event at Fork of the South in downtown Franklin, with $10 gift voucher, witch snacks, drinks, goodie bags, card making kit, prizes for best witches hat.

Live Music at Stable Reserve - Johnny Mac
2024-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Johnny Mac is performing live at Stable Reserve in downtown Franklin. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites.

Howie Day
2024-10-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Howie Day | The Franklin Theatre

Howie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic, heartfelt shows, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. Day’s warm tenor voice “soars into fluttering, high registers, but also grates with real, pleading grit,” as one critic put it. A native of Bangor, Maine, Day began playing piano at age five and guitar at age 12. By 15, he was writing his own songs and performing across New England. Shortly after graduating high school, Day became a fixture at college coffeehouses across the U.S. He wrote, financed and released his first effort, Australia, which was named Best Debut Album at the 2001 Boston Music Awards. Day began experimenting with effects pedals and loop-sampling techniques as he performed, layering live percussion with vocal harmonies and guitar parts to become a veritable one-man band. He went on to sell over 30,000 copies of Australia as he navigated the independent music scene and continued to hone his craft. After signing with Epic Records, Day released his major-label debut, Stop All The World Now, and hit the road to support it. Since the release of this ground breaking album 20years ago, featuring 4x platinum single “Collide”, Howie Day continues to astound audiences with his everlasting music. Two additional studio albums (Sound The Alarm, Lanterns) and his incredible live show will no doubt cultivate life changing and poignant moments for people around the world for many years to come.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-10-19 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.

Haunted Tours | Franklin Walking Tours
2024-10-19 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
2024-10-20 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!

Franklin Theatre Fear Fest
2024-10-20 15:00 - 2024-10-21 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 20 at 3 PM – Fear Fest! The Thing
October 20 at 7 PM – Fear Fest! Carrie
October 21 at 7 PM – Fear Fest! Hocus Pocus
Please see Calendar for more October Fear Fest Movies and Dates.

Live Jazz
2024-10-20 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.

Sips and Stories - A Historic Happy Hour Experience at The Factory at Franklin
2024-10-21 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!

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2024-10-21 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience a night of uproarious fun with Oddity Improv’s clean-ish improv show at The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, every Monday!
Oddity Improv is a non-profit theatre company on a mission to empower and build confidence through the joy of improv and sketch-comedy. Expect the unexpected as we deliver unique performances, and stay tuned for the thrill of surprise guest stars!
$18 Online, $23 at the door.
The Mockingbird Theatre @ The Factory in Franklin
Show is recommended for Ages 13+
Bar opens at 6, Doors open at 7, Show starts @ 7:30 pm, see you there!
https://oddityimprov.com/shows

Faith of Franklin | Franklin Walking Tours
2024-10-22 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

COMEDY ON MAIN
2024-10-22 18:00 - 22:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Brentwood Franklin Woman’s Service Club is presenting Comedy On Main at the historic Franklin Theatre on October 22 at 7:00 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM.
Carollynn Xavier and Carrie Murphy are talented comedians with wide audience appeal, a clean approach, and humorous takes on California, the south, and life in general. It will be a light hearted evening of laughter and fun with the added bonus of supporting local charities.
Proceeds from the show will benefit: Bridges Domestic Violence Center, GraceWorks Ministries, Inc., and Thistle Farms, Inc. Tickets range between $50-$60 plus handling fees and may be ordered through the Franklin Theatre box office.
TICKETS on the website or by calling the Box Office.
https://www.franklintheatre.com/
(https://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=444694~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904&) – This is the direct link to the event page.
615-538-2076 – Box Office phone number.

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-10-22 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.

Factory Farmers Market
2024-10-23 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!

Franklin Theatre Fear Fest
2024-10-23 19:00 - 2024-10-24 20:00 | 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 23 at 7 PM – Fear Fest! Hocus Pocus
October 24 at 8 PM – Fear Fest! It

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

Studio Tenn Presents: Little Shop of Horrors
2024-10-23 19:00 - 2024-10-27 13:00 | 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+
Wednesday, October 23rd – 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 24th – 7:00 PM
Friday, October 25th – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 26th – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 27th – 1:00 PM
Please see Calendar for more event dates.
