Battle Ground Academy Denim & Diamonds
2016-03-12 18:30 (America/Chicago) | TN
Battle Ground Academy’s second annual Singer- Songwriter Night with a silent and live auction. Drinks, dinner and lot’s of great entertainment.
Saturday, March 12, 2016 DENIM & DIAMONDS – $100 per person.
Half of $100 ticket is tax deductible. Dinner includes passed appetizers during cocktail hour, gourmet meal by Suzette, and fine wine. Attire is a little jeans and a little bling! Remember, the sooner you get your money in, the better table you will have. Big-ticket items include two Luxury Suite tickets to Adele and an exclusive VIP trip for two to New York with Billy Joel tickets at Madison Square Garden.
For more information, click here:http://bit.ly/BGADenimandDiamonds2016

Rock the House: A Benefit and Celebration for Habitat High
2016-03-17 19:00 - 21:00
Each year local high schools band together to fundraise, advocate, and build a home with Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury. This program is known as Habitat High and includes over 650 high school students across Williamson county.
Join us for a great night of music as we celebrate another successful Habitat High Build!
Join our Facebook group to get up-to-date details on the event and silent auction items: www.facebook.com/hfhwm/events
All proceeds will go directly to the Habitat High program.
Hurry! Tickets are limited.
Rock the House: A Benefit and Celebration for Habitat High
Thursday, March 17
7pm to 9pm
Independence High School
Bands:
Top 12 American Idol, Sarina-Joi Crowe
Top 25 American Idol, Riley Bria
Ryan Crowley
Nina of Neptune

Comedian James Gregory - Franklin Theatre
2016-03-18 20:00
Comedian James Gregory – The Franklin Theatre – Franklin, TN
For over two decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit – Comedian James Gregory at The Franklin Theatre.

Comedian James Gregory
2016-03-18 20:00
The Franklin Theatre – Comedian James Gregory
For over two decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch.
The James Gregory show turns the clock back to a time when life was simpler; to a better time, before the death of common sense; a time when people sat on the front porch and actually talked to each other without a cell phone in their ear. Gregory’s success, like his comedy, is the direct result of the values he grew up with. And now, twenty something years later, it is this unique brand of humor that packs the crowds into his sold-out shows. The absence of vulgarity sets James apart and his stories are carefully crafted art. “I have lived long enough to know people, know life,” Gregory reflects. “My comedy is based on my life experiences. It’s real, it’s funny and the audience loves it. That’s why I’m still in business.”

Spring Cooking Demo at McConnell House
2016-03-22 18:00
Spring Cooking Demo at McConnell House – Downtown Franklin, TN
Doors open at 6pm for themed cocktails and mingling, the demonstration starts at 6:30pm.
Sip wine while our chefs instruct. Take home both new skills as well as new recipes to impress friends and family.
$75/person – Includes Meal with Demonstrated Items & House Wine
$60/person – Includes Meal with Demonstrated Items
For menu and ticket information please visit Spring Cooking Demo at McConnell House – Downtown Franklin, TN

Music City Roots Live - Factory at Liberty Hall
2016-03-23 19:00 - 22:00
Music City Roots Live at the Factory @ Liberty Hall – Mar 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Featuring: La Terza Classe; The Way Down Wanderers.

Hard Bargain Association Benefit @ Liberty Hall
2016-03-29 18:30 - 21:30
Hard Bargain Association Benefit @ Liberty Hall – Mar 29 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Franklin, TN.

Roger McGuinn
2016-04-02 20:00
The Franklin Theatre – Roger McGuinn
As the founder of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. From his signature 12 string Rickenbacker sound, to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like “Turn,Turn,Turn”, “Eight Miles High”and “Mr. Tambourine Man”, McGuinn didn’t just make music; he made history.
That feeling continues today as Roger offers shows that are as mesmerizing and magical as ever. He delivers the gift of an evening with a master that is as intimate as it is spellbinding. He guides his audience along a journey of story and song, populated by the “old friends” they expect to hear, as well as some new acquaintances from the folk music that Roger so passionately embraces.
For tickets and more information, please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Frist Gala 2016
2016-04-09 18:30
The 2016 Frist Gala will celebrate Treasures from the House of Alba: 500 Years of Art and Collecting on Saturday, April 9, with a cocktail reception and black-tie dinner at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.
Co-Chairs:
Mrs. Alfred Rawls Butler V (Daphne)
Mrs. Robert Jay Dennis (Elizabeth)
Honorary Chair:
Mrs. Thomas F. Frist, Jr.
PATRON PARTY AND PREVIEW
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Private tour for Gala Patrons
Cocktail attire
Frist Center for the Visual Arts

Lynda Carter
2016-04-09 20:00
The Franklin Theatre – Lynda Carter
Best known for winning our hearts as Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter is an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews before sell-out crowds around the world. In addition to her long acting career, Ms. Carter has the distinction of producing and starring in five highly-rated network television specials, several of which were Emmy nominated.
She has appeared on stage with many of the world’s most popular singers, including Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Bob Hope, George Benson, and Ben Vereen. Ms. Carter made her professional singing debut at age 14 in Tempe, Arizona. In 1973 she won the Miss World-U.S.A. title and shortly thereafter outdistanced hundreds of other actresses for the part of Wonder Woman, a character she infused with such depth and humor that it has become one of the most indelible characters in television history. Her fame led to her becoming the “face” of Maybelline Cosmetics, and she remained Maybelline’s top model for more than a decade.
But her roots remained with her music. “Singing is in my soul”, says Ms. Carter. “I was on the road performing in my teens and travelled from the Catskills to Las Vegas, and from San Francisco to the saloons in Texas.” An engaging storyteller, she takes her audience on a journey where her life story and her music intertwine. Though Ms. Carter continued to act in films and television, when she had children she left the road to raise her young family. She returned to live performing in 2006, appearing on the London stage with an acclaimed star turn in Chicago. In 2007 she started touring again in venues across the country with her band of Nashville all-stars. She has brought her concert to major venues across the country, including at the Kennedy Center and here at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.
For tickets and more information, please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Music City Roots Live at the Factory
2016-04-13 19:00 - 22:00
Music City Roots Live at the Factory @ Liberty Hall – Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Franklin, TN

The Ray Legacy
2016-04-14 19:00, 2016-04-28 19:00
Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy
April 14 – May 1, 2016
One of the most inspirational and influential figures in American music history, Ray Charles overcame significant adversity–both musically and personally–to create an innovative signature sound that would definitively alter the trajectory of popular music for all time. Studio Tenn pays homage to Charles’ legendary and abiding influence with the third installment of the company’s original Legacy Series, “The Ray Legacy: A Tribute to The Soulful Genius. ” This all-new production will feature dynamic selections from Ray Charles’ soulful catalog, performed by a diverse ensemble cast with no dialogue or narration, so that the music itself–and the rich storytelling therein–takes center stage.
For tickets and more information please visit Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy

The Ray Legacy
2016-04-15 19:00
Downtown Franklin’s Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy
April 14 – May 1, 2016
One of the most inspirational and influential figures in American music history, Ray Charles overcame significant adversity–both musically and personally–to create an innovative signature sound that would definitively alter the trajectory of popular music for all time. Studio Tenn pays homage to Charles’ legendary and abiding influence with the third installment of the company’s original Legacy Series, “The Ray Legacy: A Tribute to The Soulful Genius. ” This all-new production will feature dynamic selections from Ray Charles’ soulful catalog, performed by a diverse ensemble cast with no dialogue or narration, so that the music itself–and the rich storytelling therein–takes center stage.
For tickets and more information please visit Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy.

The Ray Legacy
2016-04-16 14:00 - 19:00
Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy
April 14 – May 1, 2016
Saturday, 04/16/16 – 02:00 PM
Saturday, 04/16/16 – 07:00 PM
One of the most inspirational and influential figures in American music history, Ray Charles overcame significant adversity–both musically and personally–to create an innovative signature sound that would definitively alter the trajectory of popular music for all time. Studio Tenn pays homage to Charles’ legendary and abiding influence with the third installment of the company’s original Legacy Series, “The Ray Legacy: A Tribute to The Soulful Genius. ” This all-new production will feature dynamic selections from Ray Charles’ soulful catalog, performed by a diverse ensemble cast with no dialogue or narration, so that the music itself–and the rich storytelling therein–takes center stage.
For tickets and more information please visit Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy.

The Ray Legacy
2016-04-21 19:00, 2016-04-29 19:00
Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy
April 14 – May 1, 2016
One of the most inspirational and influential figures in American music history, Ray Charles overcame significant adversity–both musically and personally–to create an innovative signature sound that would definitively alter the trajectory of popular music for all time. Studio Tenn pays homage to Charles’ legendary and abiding influence with the third installment of the company’s original Legacy Series, “The Ray Legacy: A Tribute to The Soulful Genius. ” This all-new production will feature dynamic selections from Ray Charles’ soulful catalog, performed by a diverse ensemble cast with no dialogue or narration, so that the music itself–and the rich storytelling therein–takes center stage.
For tickets and more information please visit Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy.

Hammers & High Heels
2016-04-22 18:00 - 21:00
2016 Hammers and High Heels Women Build Fundraiser
Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury – Friday, April 22, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CDT) – Franklin, TN

The Ray Legacy
2016-04-22 19:00
Franklin’s Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy
April 14 – May 1, 2016
One of the most inspirational and influential figures in American music history, Ray Charles overcame significant adversity–both musically and personally–to create an innovative signature sound that would definitively alter the trajectory of popular music for all time. Studio Tenn pays homage to Charles’ legendary and abiding influence with the third installment of the company’s original Legacy Series, “The Ray Legacy: A Tribute to The Soulful Genius. ” This all-new production will feature dynamic selections from Ray Charles’ soulful catalog, performed by a diverse ensemble cast with no dialogue or narration, so that the music itself–and the rich storytelling therein–takes center stage.
For tickets and more information please visit Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy.

Pieces of Hope
2016-04-23 18:00
Autism Tennessee – Pieces of Hope
Join us for a this special night, while supporting the work of Autism Tennessee. All proceeds from Pieces of Hope go to support Autism Tennessee’s advocacy, service and education for individuals living with an autism spectrum disorder, their families and their surrounding communities.
Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016
Time: 6:00 Cocktails Served, 7:30 pm Event Begins
Attire: Cocktail
Location: The Factory at Franklin, Liberty Hall, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064
Please visit Pieces of Hope for more information and to purchase tickets.
About Us
Autism Tennessee exists to enrich the lives and experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and their surrounding community through support, advocacy, and education.

The Ray Legacy
2016-04-23 14:00 - 19:00
Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy
April 14 – May 1, 2016
Saturday, 04/23/16 – 02:00 PM
Saturday, 04/23/16 – 07:00 PM
One of the most inspirational and influential figures in American music history, Ray Charles overcame significant adversity–both musically and personally–to create an innovative signature sound that would definitively alter the trajectory of popular music for all time. Studio Tenn pays homage to Charles’ legendary and abiding influence with the third installment of the company’s original Legacy Series, “The Ray Legacy: A Tribute to The Soulful Genius. ” This all-new production will feature dynamic selections from Ray Charles’ soulful catalog, performed by a diverse ensemble cast with no dialogue or narration, so that the music itself–and the rich storytelling therein–takes center stage.
For tickets and more information please visit Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy.

The Ray Legacy
2016-04-30 14:00 - 19:00
Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy
April 14 – May 1, 2016
Saturday, 04/30/16 – 02:00 PM
Saturday, 04/30/16 – 07:00 PM
One of the most inspirational and influential figures in American music history, Ray Charles overcame significant adversity–both musically and personally–to create an innovative signature sound that would definitively alter the trajectory of popular music for all time. Studio Tenn pays homage to Charles’ legendary and abiding influence with the third installment of the company’s original Legacy Series, “The Ray Legacy: A Tribute to The Soulful Genius. ” This all-new production will feature dynamic selections from Ray Charles’ soulful catalog, performed by a diverse ensemble cast with no dialogue or narration, so that the music itself–and the rich storytelling therein–takes center stage.
For tickets and more information please visit Studio Tenn Presents: The Ray Legacy .

Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Tournament
2016-05-03 18:30
Kings Bowl is Rolling into Franklin!
Kings Bowl has named High Hopes Development Center as their charity of choice for
STARS & STRIKES, a one-of-a-kind, red carpet, celebrity bowling tournament,
Grand Opening, EVENT on May 3rd!
6:30pm ~ Doors Open
7:30pm ~ Bowling Tournament
9:00pm ~ Live Auction (see items below)
9:30pm ~ Concert in the Whiskey Room
Celebrities will compete to see who gets to take home the trophy and be the KING PIN for the night, while attendees get to enjoy the fun!
Please visit Kings Bowl Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Tournament for more information and to purchase tickets.

Kids’ CreARTivity Crawl - During Franklin Art Scene
2016-05-06 17:30 - 20:30
Franklin, TN – Kids Events
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is pleased to announce the Kids’ CreArtivity Crawl on Friday, May 6 during the Franklin Art Scene. Kids ages 4 and older can have fun in special art classes at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. while their parents attend the monthly Art Scene event in downtown Franklin.
For the younger set, ages 4 to 7, Shelly Egly will present ‘Creepy Crawly Art’ where kids get messy making their own insect inspired creepy crawly masterpieces using paint and model magic. Creepy Crawly Art is 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The class fee is $30 per child, plus a $5 supply fee payable to the instructor. Please bring a peanut free snack to class. All registration is on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (code #7242).
Older kids, ages 8+, will have a ‘Kids’ Scrawl’ with instructor Amy Stielstra. The evening includes art games and cartooning with markers, drawing animals, aliens and animation characters. Then, to complete their art portfolio, students will create a painting using oil pastels, watercolors or tempera paints. The class is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the fee is $30 per child, with a $5 supply fee payable to the instructor. Kids should wear old clothes and bring a peanut free snack. All registration is on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (code #7241).
For more information about the free monthly Franklin Art Scene, go to www.downtownfranklin.com.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County

Comedian Elayne Boosler
2016-05-07 20:00
The Franklin Theatre – Comedian Elayne Boosler
Comedian/writer/animal activist Elayne Boosler is best known for her thoughtful and feisty humor, and her love of baseball and animals, all sharing a big part of her act.
For forty years, she has appeared on seemingly every talk show ever on TV, has written and starred in five one-hour Showtime standup comedy specials, written and directed two movies for Cinemax, appeared on Comic Relief for years, on Politically Incorrect over thirty times, and has hosted specials, series, and events. She has done lots of baseball color commentary, and sung the National Anthem and/or thrown out a first pitch, many times for many teams.

Comedian Elayne Boosler
2016-05-07 20:00
The Franklin Theatre – Comedian Elayne Boosler – May 7th at 8:00pm
Comedian/writer/animal activist Elayne Boosler is best known for her thoughtful and feisty humor, and her love of baseball and animals, all sharing a big part of her act.
For forty years, she has appeared on seemingly every talk show ever on TV, has written and starred in five one-hour Showtime standup comedy specials, written and directed two movies for Cinemax, appeared on Comic Relief for years, on Politically Incorrect over thirty times, and has hosted specials, series, and events. She has done lots of baseball color commentary, and sung the National Anthem and/or thrown out a first pitch, many times for many teams.
For more information please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Hits For The Homeless
2016-05-09 17:00 - 19:00
Hits For The Homeless featuring award-winning country duo Montgomery Gentry @ Jamison Hall – May 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Franklin, TN.
Please join us for a night of entertainment featuring an intimate acoustic performance by Grand Ole Opry Members, Montgomery Gentry. This evening will also include dinner and a silent auction table. All proceeds will go to Layman Lessons which supplies bottled water canteens, survival rescue blankets and an endless amount of food for the local homeless.
Special guest: Popular duo Jack & Dave. Join them as they welcome guests to the event. They will be playing classic, pop and rock hits ranging from Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, Hall & Oates, Dan Fogelberg, Motown, etc.
For ticket information please visit plamedia.com/tickets or by calling 1-800-514-3849.
With over 30 years of experience serving people with addictions, homelessness and serious mental illness, Founder of Layman Lessons, Louie Johnston Jr., has provided for the homeless since 2000. “I feel so fortunate to have Eddie and Troy sign on for this event,” said Louie. “It is so important to spread the word about Layman Lessons and raise money for a great cause in Middle Tennessee.”
ABOUT MONTGOMERY GENTRY: With over 20 plus charted singles, the Kentucky-born duo celebrated a major career milestone last year as Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry were inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. On June 9, 2015 the pair released Folks Like Us, their eighth studio album and first with label partner Blaster Records.
Montgomery Gentry has earned countless CMA, ACM, and GRAMMY awards and nominations with undeniable blue collar anthems like “Hell Yeah,” “My Town,” and “Hillbilly Shoes.” They’ve notched five #1 singles (“If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” “Something To Be Proud Of,” “Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All” and “Roll With Me”) and will soon celebrate their seventh anniversary as Grand Ole Opry members. For more about Montgomery Gentry, visit www.montgomerygentry.com, engage with Troy and Eddie on Facebook, @mgunderground on Twitter, and on YouTube.
ABOUT LAYMAN LESSONS: This was formed as a Tennessee Non Profit Corporation in 2003 as an approved IRS 501c3 Religious and Charitable Organization. In 2015, Layman Lessons provided food for one million meals to America’s needy and homeless. Within the first two months into 2016, they have supplied food for 350,000 meals for those in need. They also provided 10,000 bottled water canteens during the hot summer days and 1,500 survival rescue blankets to the homeless during freezing temperatures. The organization is able to serve over 24,000 in Middle Tennessee alone and the number goes well beyond that across the nation. Layman Lessons has partnered with Ken Jakes Produce, The Salvation Army, Feed America First, One Warm Coat, OneGenAway, and the 700 Club Operation Blessing.

Voices for Children
2016-05-12 18:00
Williamson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is hosting its 5th Annual “Voices for Children” fundraiser, presented by Jackson, at the Franklin Theatre on Thursday, May 12th at 8:00 PM. Cocktail Reception 6:00 PM.
The evening will benefit the local non-profit and its mission to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the county’s juvenile court system.

Grammy-winning songwriters Chris DeStefano and Marcus Hummons–and a few of their acclaimed musical friends–will take the stage with players from the Nashville Studio Symphony for a one-of-a-kind musical event dubbed “Music City Hit-Makers: Where Song Meets Symphony” that promises to pull out all the stops at the 300-seat venue in Historic Downtown Franklin.
By attending Voices, you are giving money that directly helps break the cycle of abuse and neglect within Williamson County families. Each dollar raised goes to CASA’s vision of providing every abused and neglected child a safe and permanent home.
Voices guests will kick off the night with a cocktail hour that includes hors d’oeuvres compliments of MStreet Nashville–the group that provides some of Nashville’s most beloved dining spots, like Kayne Prime and Virago–and wine and beer compliments of Horizon Wine and Spirits and Yazoo Brewing Company. The evening will host a live auction with prizes that include adventurous getaways, celebrity styling, music packages, and more.
Please visit The Franklin Theatre or CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) For Children for tickets and more information.
Jackson returns as the presenting sponsor for the 2016 event. Additional sponsors include CLARCOR, Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation, Jim and Cheryl Sanders, Coyne Oral Surgery, Ann Johnson, C.B. Ragland, Stites and Harbison, PLLC, Barge Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc, Dura Automotive Systems, Southwestern Consulting, Kelli Haas and Associates, PLC, HCA Tristar Health, Pinnacle Bank, Outdoor Classic Structures, and Judges of the 21st Judicial Circuit.
About CASA

Our Mission – Advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children.
Our Vision – Every child in a safe and permanent home.
Thousands of children are abused or neglected every day in the United States. They are the victims of people who are unable or refuse to accept the responsibilities of raising a child. And through no fault of their own, these children are cast into a complex, chaotic and uncertain environment of courtrooms and foster care. They are alone and often times they are scared.
Williamson County CASA helps children in this situation every day. Speaking on their behalf in courtrooms, identifying safe homes for them to live in and listening to their stories. And while we consider this our mission as a non-profit organization, we are dependent upon people like you for monetary and volunteer support. Helping the helpless is a responsibility we all share. How will you get involved?

O’More College of Design’s Fashion Show
2016-05-12 20:00 - 22:00
The O’More College of Design’s Fashion Show is coming to Nashville. On Thursday, May 12, 18 well-designed, well-made and beautiful student collections will debut on the runway at the annual O’More Fashion Show, held this year at Nashville’s John C. Tune Airport. The work represents the culmination of years of study. Styles range from Japanese draping with an apocalyptic edge to mod children’s knitwear, with colorful, androgynous clothing for men and women and minimalist fashion with an architectural influence in between.
The O’More Fashion Show draws 600 to 800 people who come to enjoy the work of the young designers who will go on to help power the Nashville fashion industry, the fourth largest and fastest growing industry in the United States.
For tickets and more information please visit O’More College of Design’s Fashion Show.

Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival
2016-05-14 15:00 - 21:00
Located in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee at the Westhaven community, the Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival is destined to become one of Franklin’s top family-friendly events.

With an estimated attendance of 5,000 guests, this event will provide an affordable, fun opportunity for the whole family. The event with include craft vendors, live music, food trucks, KidZone and conclude with a spectactular hot air balloon glow at dusk. This is an event people will not want to miss. The event will start at 3PM in the afternoon and will conclude at 9PM after the balloon glow.
For tickets and much more information please visit Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival.
