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Variety on Main - March
2024-03-18 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Variety on Main – March – The Franklin Theatre

Variety on Main at The Franklin Theatre is a captivating blend of entertainment that transcends generations. This vaudeville-style show seamlessly weaves together performances from seasoned artists and up-and-coming talents. It’s a celebration of talent, tradition, and the vibrant spirit of community, all under the historic charm of The Franklin Theatre.

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2024-03-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-04-01 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

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-03-19 19:00, 2024-03-26 19:00, 2024-04-02 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.

Driving Miss Daisy
2024-03-21 19:00 - 2024-03-24 19:00 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Studio Tenn – Driving Miss Daisy – March 7 – 24, 2024 – Turner Theater
Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry is a story rooted in the Deep South, which follows the decades-long relationship between a strong-willed, well-to-do Jewish woman and her Black chauffeur in the Jim Crow era. Set against a backdrop of changing world events between the late 1940s and early 1970s, what begins as a troubled and hostile pairing soon blossoms into a profound, life-altering friendship that transcends all the societal boundaries placed between them. With humor and heartfelt emotion, Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play poignantly explores the transformative power of true friendship.
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Nashville Elvis Festival
2024-03-21 19:00 - 2024-03-24 21:30 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
8th annual Nashville Elvis Festival at The Factory at Franklin
Join fans from around the world for the 8th annual Nashville Elvis Festival – March 21-24, 2024. Nashville Elvis Festival is a premier Elvis event unlike any other, celebrating the music and legacy of Elvis Presley. Join us for a weekend of live music performances, celebrity appearances, an Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition and more! Nashville Elvis Festival is hosted by TOM BROWN!

The Franklin Theatre Songwriter's Series: John Schneider, Brandon Will, & Doug Johnson
2024-03-21 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
John Schneider’s acting career includes the iconic roles of “Bo Duke” on The Dukes of Hazzard, “Jonathan Kent” on Smallville and Jim Cryer on Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots. In addition to his incredible acting career, John has over 20 albums to his credit, right up to his latest, Southern Ways, and five #1 singles on the Billboard Country chart.
Brandon Will has earned respect in Nashville as a songwriter, session vocalist and guitarist. He has collaborated with many artists, including John Schneider, renowned Music Row producer David Huff, Grammy award-winning songwriter Bill Champlin, Hall of Fame songwriters Steve Dorff and Ralph Murphy, award-winning and former Nashville staff writer, Multi #1 songwriter Michael Garvin among many more!
Doug Johnson is a seasoned Record Company Executive, Record Producer and Recording engineer. His first love has always been songwriting. As a songwriter he has had 7 number 1’s, 10 top 10’s and over 150 cuts, which include Three Wooden Crosses (Randy Travis) and Love Like Crazy (Lee Brice)!

Songwriters at The Harpeth
2024-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Songwriters at The Harpeth March 2024

Join us for an intimate evening of stories and music with some of Nashville’s finest and talented songwriters. This months lineup includes Leslie Satcher, Pat Terry, Mark Alan Springer & Roger Murrah. You won’t want to miss this evening!

Live Music at The Skylight Bar
2024-03-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-29 17:00 - 20:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrate the start of the weekend with a drink and live music every Friday night at The Skylight Bar in Franklin, located inside The Factory at Franklin!

The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-03-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-06 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.

Distinctively Southern Wedding Experience & Bridal Show 2024
2024-03-24 13:00 - 16:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
You are invited to the Distinctively Southern Wedding Experience & Bridal Show for local and regional brides! This exclusive and elegant affair, presented by YOUR Williamson and featuring middle Tennessee vendors, will be held at The Harpeth Hotel in historic Franklin. Enjoy an afternoon of elegance and sophistication, as you learn more about your local Preferred Wedding Experience Experts and gather information and ideas for planning your distinctively southern wedding.
**Registration is REQUIRED for this exclusive and limited guest list event. Register by March 22nd to be on the guest list.

Art of Brewin’ & BBQ’N Experience
2024-03-24 15:00 - 17:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails, 130 2nd Ave N, Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Art Of Brew’n’ & BBQ’n – 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails
Learn how to Grill with Chef Thomas Tuggle
Brewing 101 with Curio Brewing Company
Join Chef Thomas Tuggle and the Chefs at 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails for an engaging afternoon where you will learn how to hone your grilling techniques and enjoy some local brews. Take Home 1799 BBQ Sauce, Recipe Cards, Growler of Curio Beer, and Make Your Own BBQ Spiced Rub.

Songwriter Showcase at The Skylight Bar
2024-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Grab a drink at The Skylight Bar in downtown Franklin, inside The Factory at Franklin and enjoy the musical stylings of a rotating selection of talented local musicians every Monday night!
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.

March Madness at The Skylight Bar
2024-03-28 12:00 - 2024-03-30 22:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come watch March Madness with us at The Skylight Bar!
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.

The McCrary Sisters
2024-03-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The McCrary Sisters – The Franklin Theatre
The McCrary Sisters sing gospel that melds traditional with contemporary and incorporates their influences of classic soul, Americana, blues, rock, and R&B music. Central to their work and any show is their boundless joy in singing, and a desire to spread hope, love, healing (and dancing).

Peter Rabbit
2024-03-31 14:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Peter Rabbit Movie at The Franklin Theatre
Peter Rabbit makes the jump from beloved storybook character to the big screen in this irreverent, contemporary comedy with attitude. Peter’s feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleason) escalates over both the vegetable treasure in McGregor’s forbidden garden and their rivalry for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door (Rose Byrne). James Corden voices the character of Peter delivering a delightfully entertaining mix of mischief, adventurous spirit, and charm, with Margot Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki, and Daisy Ridley performing the voice roles of the triplets, Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail.

*Please be aware the Franklin Theatre does not show previews. Movies will begin at the posted time.

Joanne Shaw Taylor
2024-04-01 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Joanne Shaw Taylor – The Franklin Theatre

Join Joanne Shaw Taylor and her stellar band performing songs from her critically acclaimed studio album, Nobody’s Fool, as well as songs from the upcoming new album. Her guitar prowess, vocal abilities, and songwriting talents reach new heights as she presents a bold slate of material at the peak of her career. Joanne will also dig deep into her rich back catalogue where she will hand-pick songs from her previous recordings along with classic blues songs. Taylor has become one of the hottest live acts on the modern Blues scene, and soon you’ll see why. You don’t want to miss Joanne Shaw Taylor in this unforgettable night of soul and blues-rock!

Johnathon Schaech Presents: TV Series “Blue Ridge” Red-Carpet Premiere
2024-04-02 19:00 - 22:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Actor and producer Johnathon Schaech will premiere two episodes of the brand new television series, Blue Ridge, on Tuesday, April 2 at the Franklin Theatre.

Blue Ridge follows new sheriff – ex-Green Beret, Justin Wise – as he and his two deputies start investigating a murder in a town at the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains. Johnathon Schaech, known for his breakout role in the hit film, That Thing You Do!, stars as Sheriff Justin Wise, with Sarah Lancaster from TV’s Chuck as wife Elli Wise. Avianna Mynhier (The Walking Dead), Greg Perrow (Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist), A. Martinez (Avatar: The Last Airbender, 2024), Taegen Burns, (Imaginary), Tom Proctor (Guardians of the Galaxy), and Lev Cameron (Little Big Shots) complete principal casting.

This exclusive, red-carpet event will premiere two episodes of Blue Ridge, followed by a 45-minute Q&A onstage with members of the cast and creative team, including show runner Gary Wheeler (War Room), writer/director Chris Dowling (Blue Miracle) as well as actors Jesse Kove (Kobra Kai), Sarah Anne Mosse, Grayson Russell (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), and star Johnathon Schaech. We welcome you to stay after the Q&A for a meet-and-greet with several cast members in the lobby of the Franklin Theatre.

*Family-friendly event, open to all ages.

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
2024-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Historic Downtown Franklin Art Crawl Features Local Artists, Live Music, Guided Art Tours, Complimentary Refreshments and More!
The first Friday of each month, the Franklin Art Crawl includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, and at The Factory at Franklin!
The free monthly event celebrates Williamson County, Tennessee’s local craftsmanship and provides both the novice and the art connoisseur an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnificent work – from blown glass and mixed media to turned wood, paintings, and more!
Many of the galleries, working studios and stores serve complimentary refreshments during the evening, and some offer live music.
Hop aboard the complimentary trolley for a seamless journey to all the featured artists on the Franklin Art Crawl route. All art featured is available for purchase!
Visit Franklin Art Scene Facebook page and Instagram to learn more about the artists that will be featured at each participating site!
By scanning the QR code on the event sign, visitors can easily navigate the Art Crawl area and find the businesses hosting artists each month. Art crawl guests may begin at any participating location on the map!
For more information, please visit Arts Council of Williamson County TN.
More event details are below!

Franklin Art Crawl at The Harpeth
2024-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Please join featured artist, Jocelyn Hofferber, in the Lobby.

Ken Ludwig’s A Fox on the Fairway
2024-04-05 19:30 - 2024-04-07 14:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ken Ludwig’s A Fox on the Fairway
Apr. 5-20
Written by Ken Ludwig
Directed by JK Gregg
This old-fashioned farce by the writer of Moon Over Buffalo and Lend Me a Tenor takes us on a laugh-out-loud romp, pulling the rug out from underneath the stuffy members of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, this furiously paced comedy recalls the Marx Brothers classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with … golf!
Ken Ludwig’s A Fox on the Fairway is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
Tickets go on sale on the Monday 11 days prior to each show’s opening.

Waymore's Outlaws present: Runnin' With Ol' Waylon
2024-04-05 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Waymore’s Outlaws consists of former members of Waylon Jennings recording and touring band, The Waylors, including Jerry “Jigger” Bridges on bass, Barny Robertson on keys, Carter Robertson on vocals Jeff Hale on drums and steel guitarist Fred Newell. Collectively, the band performed on the recordings of Waylon’s mega hits such as “I Ain’t Living Long Like This,” the Dukes of Hazzard “Good Ol’ Boys” theme song, “Luckenbach Texas” and “Rainy Day Woman,” as well as countless other gold and platinum hits. Lead guitarist and singer Tommy Townsend adds to their mix of Outlaw music. Waymore’s Outlaws are keeping the spirit of Waylon Jennings and his music alive today.

Live Music at Stable Reserve | The Deltaz
2024-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Deltaz are performing live at Stable Reserve in downtown Franklin! Enjoy the perfect evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites at Stable Reserve.

Studio Tenn Theatre Company - One Night Only 2024: Rodgers and Hammerstein
2024-04-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Studio Tenn Theatre Company presents our highly anticipated annual fundraising gala, One Night Only 2024: Rodgers & Hammerstein. Join Co-Chairs Bethni & Trent Hemphill and Susan & Robert Deaton on April 6, 2024 in Liberty Hall of the Factory at Franklin, and prepare to be swept away by the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein.
This year’s gala celebrates the iconic collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, considered the fathers of musical theatre. The venue will be transformed into a captivating space reminiscent of the duo’s iconic Broadway and Hollywood productions, such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, Cinderella, and The Sound of Music. Immerse yourself in the captivating lyrics and melodies of Rodgers & Hammerstein, and experience an unforgettable night of musical storytelling with Studio Tenn!
Experience Studio Tenn’s biggest night of the year — One Night Only 2024: Rodgers & Hammerstein. This year, we pay homage to the legendary duo who shaped musical theatre as we know it. Immerse yourself in the magic of their iconic productions like Oklahoma!, Carousel, and The Sound of Music. Indulge in a night of glamour with cocktail hour vignettes, premium open bar, and a gourmet dinner buffet. Then, experience the breathtaking showcase of One Night Only 2024: Rodgers & Hammerstein. Hurry, this event sells out fast! RSVP now to secure your spot for a night you don’t want to miss.
About Studio Tenn Theatre Company
Studio Tenn is a professional regional theatre company and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Franklin, Tennessee. Its programming centers around innovative, custom-designed presentations of classic plays and musicals as well as an original “Legacy” series of theatrical concerts celebrating the work of time-honored musicians.
