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Factory Farmers Market
2024-08-21 16:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-28 16:00 - 19:30, 2024-09-04 16:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Variety On Main
2024-08-21 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Variety on Main returns August 21! Featuring Mandy Barnett, Monica Ramey, Jason Coleman, The Biscuit Eaters, Crystal Gayle, Zeta Kenner, Val Story and Pat Coil and The Mainstays!

Five Points Franklin Market - Back to School Market
2024-08-22 16:00 - 20:00 | Five Points Franklin Market, 100 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Monthly market in Downtown Franklin. Fun for the whole family!
This month will celebrate “Back-to-School” for lots of kids and families. Special features for kids and educators!
Thursday, August 22 – Back to School Market
4-8 PM Downtown Franklin – Behind Starbucks
30+ Local Farm, Art & Food Vendors
Live Music by Kiersi Joli and Ella & Don Derby
Food Trucks – Haute Wheels, Rollin’ Thai, Ellie’s Doughnuts & Little Southern Ice Cream Cart
Kids Zone – Inflatables and lots of activities for the kids.
Can’t wait to see you again on August 22!

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)

Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series - Jimmy Nichols, Frank Myers, Billy Montana, and Deborah Allen
2024-08-22 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series returns August 22 featuing Jimmy Nichols, Frank Myers, Billy Montana and Deborah Allen.

Historic Walking Tour – Franklin and The Factory
2024-08-23 10:30 - 11:30 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
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.

A Vintage Affair Presents Havana Nights
2024-08-23 19:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
On Friday, August 23rd, A Vintage Affair will host their 24th Annual Main Event. This year’s theme will be Havana Nights, which will be held at Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin. Guests will be asked to grab their fedora, sip a Mojito, and get ready to dance the night away. This lively, Cuban-inspired, tropical party theme promises an escape from the ordinary. Festivities begin with a VIP pre-party at 5:30 pm, where sponsors and guests are invited to enjoy champagne, signature cocktails, wine from our featured vintner, delicious hors d’oeuvres, fine Cuban cigars, live music, and a preview of auction items. Doors will open at 7pm for General Admission, where all guests will experience fabulous food from amazing local restaurants, select wines, whiskey, bourbon, and rum tastings, a silent auction, a wine auction, and a live auction, live music, dancing, and so much more!
For confirmation, there are two different tickets to attending our Havana Nights Event. One is to purchase a VIP Pre Party ticket for $150.00 which includes entrance to VIP and The Main Event! Or purchase a General Admission Ticket only for $125.00 for the Main Event only. General Admission price does not include admission into the VIP Preparty.
A Vintage Affair is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose fundraising efforts are quite unique. Each year, we focus our annual fundraising on the partnerships we forge with deserving beneficiary organizations within our community. Each organization our Executive Board of Directors selects is based in Williamson County and is devoted to serving women and children in need. Since its inception, A Vintage Affair has contributed $2.5 million dollars to local non-profit organizations. It is our honor to announce our Beneficiaries for 2024. Blind Early Services, TN, Gentry’s Educational Foundation, My Bag, My Story, Path United, and The Williamson Health Foundation/NICU.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-08-24 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-31 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.

Stephanie Chapman
2024-08-24 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Under An August Sky | Stephanie Chapman | The Franklin Theatre
The Franklin Theatre is proud to host Stephanie Chapman in celebration of her recently released album, “Under An August Sky.” Throughout this special evening, Stephanie will walk the audience through the process of creating the record, and be joined by special guests, Nathan Chapman, Natalie Hemby, and Emily West, with others to be added.

The Songs of '74
2024-08-25 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Songs of ’74 – The Franklin Theatre
Get ready to travel back in time to the golden era of music with a sensational new show, “The Songs of ’74.” Coming to the Franklin Theatre on August 25, this unforgettable performance will celebrate the iconic songs of 1974 — a year that is hailed as one of the greatest in music history.

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2024-08-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-02 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
2024-08-27 19:00, 2024-09-03 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.

Whiskey Wednesday
2024-08-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Cocktail Lounge, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Please join us for Whiskey Wednesdays in the Lounge of 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails in downtown Franklin. Whiskey Flights, Bourbon Aged Beef, Old Fashioneds, & Live Music featuring Isaac Ferguson Dillard.

Wine Pairing Dinner at 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails feat. Schramsberg Winery
2024-08-29 18:30 - 22:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails, 130 2nd Ave N, Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Please join us for The Harpeth Wine Pairing Dinner with Schramsberg Winery. 4-Course meal with amazing wine pairings.

Livin' La Vida Gokey Fan Experience Weekend
2024-08-30 16:00 - 2024-09-01 21:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Spend Labor Day Weekend with the Gokey’s in their hometown of Nashville!
You’ll enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences that you can’t get anywhere else! Exclusive, up-close access to private concerts, meet & greets with Danny & Leyicet, a writers’ round with top Nashville musicians, Sunday morning worship, and so much more!!
It’ll be an unforgettable weekend you don’t want to miss!

Live Music at Stable Reserve - Lockwood Barr
2024-08-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Lockwood Barr is performing live at Stable Reserve! Enjoy an evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites in downtown Franklin at Stable Reserve.

Ben Sollee
2024-08-30 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Kentucky musician and composer Ben Sollee, has been blurring boundaries with his musical style and career for nearly two decades – his latest album, Long Haul (2024) is no exception. Drawing on tonal influences from the American and global south, Sollee’s vocals and unique cello style thread through each track binding seemingly disparate chapters of his journey – the Long Haul.

Lotz House Ghost Tours
2024-08-31 18:00 | Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come out to the Lotz House this month to experience some of our specialty tours! We are offering a Women’s History Tour, Walking Battlefield Tours and Ghost Tours.

The Exotics 60th Anniversary
2024-08-31 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Exotics 60th Anniversary -The Franklin Theatre
For almost six decades, The Exotics’ band has had folks dancing, singing, clapping, and enjoying the songs of the 60s and 70s.
From a band that started in 1964 in a garage on Franklin Road, The Exotics have played gigs throughout the Southeast with some of the original band members still playing today!
Just say two words, “The Exotics”, and folks come together to celebrate good times, to make special memories, and to enjoy great music.
Join us for this 60th Anniversary Celebration at The Franklin Theatre as the cabaret seating area will be “transformed” into the “rockin” dance floor!
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 31, 2024!!

Grand Master Fiddler Championship
2024-09-01 09:00 - 18:30 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The 53rd Annual Grand Masters will be held on Sunday September 1st, 2024, in the Turner Theater in Franklin, TN.

The Grand Master Fiddler Championship is a Tennessee Non-profit and U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) charitable corporation, formed to educate about and perpetuate fiddling as an art form and cultural treasure. We strive to provide a world-class event for your enjoyment. Our Board members and volunteers do not receive any compensation for their work. And we are proud to continue our tradition as a proving-ground for contestants and teachers. Past contestants and champions include Sam Bush, “Woody” Paul Chrisman, Billy Contreras (Ricky Skaggs), Larry Franklin, Aubrey Hanie, Alex Hargreaves (Billy Strings), J’Anna Jacoby (Rod Stewart), Alison Krauss, Jimmy Mattingly (Garth Brooks), Mark O’Connor, Dale Morris, Jr., Danita Gardner, Deanie Richardson (Sister Sadie, Patty Loveless) and Katrina Nicolayeff. Many others, including Crystal Plohman (Vanderbilt Blair School of Music), and Daniel & Amy Carwile (Carwile String Studio), share their talents as teachers. They honor the GMFC by helping keep fiddle music relevant around the world.
Schedule
9:00 – 9:45 am Contestant Check-in
9:45 – 10:00 am Welcome and National Anthem
10:00 – 11:30 pm Youth Competition – Preliminary Round (up to 20 fiddlers)
11:30 – 12:00 pm Break
12:00 – 1:30 pm Open Competition – Preliminary Round (up to 20 fiddlers)
1:30 – 2:30 pm Youth Championship – Top 10 fiddlers
2:30 – 4:00 pm Open Championship – Top 10 fiddlers
4:00 – 5:00 pm Entertainment – Mark & Maggie O’Connor
5:00 – 5:30 pm Announcement – Matthew Thomas Lin Scholarship Presentation
5:30 – 6:15 pm Dr. Perry F. Harris Award, Charlie Bush Award, Open and Youth Awards

Live Jazz
2024-09-01 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.

Mercy Community Healthcare's Franklin Classic
2024-09-02 06:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Franklin Public Square, Downtown Franklin Public Square, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for Mercy’s 25th Anniversary of hosting the Franklin Classic. This year’s race will be held on Labor Day, September 2, 2024. In honor of our 25th Anniversary, this year only each runner will receive a medal as they cross the finish line. The Franklin Classic is a 5K, 10K, 15K combo and 1K Kids Run. We start and finish on the historic Franklin Square with the final sprint down Main Street.
Mercy provides quality, integrated healthcare for all ages, focusing on the underserved. This includes primary care, behavioral and mental health services like counseling and psychiatry, chronic disease management and Patient and Family Support. We offer a sliding scale, self-pay program to assist the uninsured and underinsured. Our staff open their hearts to every patient and family.
Mercy Community Healthcare exists to reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing excellent healthcare to ALL and support to their families. We believe in integrated care – body, mind and spirit.

Giving Tuesdays at Puckett’s Franklin
2024-09-03 09:00 - 21:00 | Puckett’s Restaurant Franklin, 120 4th Ave. S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Giving Tuesdays will benefit the Boys and Girls Club with 20 percent of total sales on Tuesdays in September going to the organization in honor of the 20th anniversary of Puckett’s Franklin.

Throwback Thursdays at Puckett’s Franklin
2024-09-05 09:00 - 21:00 | Puckett’s Restaurant Franklin, 120 4th Ave. S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Throwback Thursdays, running every Thursday in September, will feature a special menu with classics from the original Puckett’s Franklin breakfast, lunch and dinner menus available for the 2004 prices, including the King’s French Toast, BBQ platter and Smoked Bologna Sandwich.

Thursday Singer/Songwriters Night
2024-09-05 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.
