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Flashlight Nights in Oaklands Mansion
2020-10-30 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Oaklands Mansion, 900 N Maney Ave., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Explore Murfreesboro’s most mysterious mansion after dark. These special nighttime tours will feature some of the unusual and creepy details and characteristics of the over 200-year-old house while it is decorated for the Halloween season. As the doors creak open to reveal the town’s spookiest historic home, the ghosts and goblins are waiting to welcome you to Oaklands Mansion.
As you explore the dark corners and dimly lit parlors, you will find unusual and curious items. For your safety, please bring your own flashlight. These special evening openings of the mansion will take place on October 17, 24, 30 & 31, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. with admission of $15 for adults and students ages 12 & up and $10 for children ages 6-11.
In order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all tickets must be purchased in advance at oaklandsmansion.org. There are a limited number of tickets available for each night. When purchasing your tickets you will also be required to reserve your time. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Be prepared to show proof of payment at check-in. All visitors and staff members are required to wear masks and are asked to follow all state, local and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19.
Adult Admission (ages 12 & up) $15
Student Admission (ages 6-11) $10
Children ages 5 & under are free.
Flashlight Nights is sponsored in part by Susan and Royce Taylor, Amanda and Senator Shane Reeves, and Vision Building Services.
When your flashlight tour is over, if you dare, take a walk on the dimly lit trails of the wetlands and see the dark reflections of Maney Spring.
For your safety, Oaklands’ main drive will be closed. Parking will be located at Oaklands Park Picnic Pavilion, 427 Roberts Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37130.
Limited tickets are available only at oaklandsmansion.org. Find Oaklands Mansion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Red Phone Booth's Halloween Event "Cocktails+Crime"
2020-10-31 19:00 - 23:00 | Red Phone Booth, 136 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Join Red Phone Booth for a night full of cocktails, games, and prizes! Come dressed as your favorite person from either side of the law, there will be a prize for the best costume. Tickets are limited and cost $75, purchase here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-phone-booths-halloween-event-cocktails-crime-tickets-125196952455?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. RSVP to (470)209-8372 or rpbnashvillegm@gmail.com.

Wine Down Main Street 20
2020-11-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Franklin’s Main Street, 106 3rd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Voted Best Fundraising Event In Williamson County
2020 Event Update: Wine Down Main Street will be postponed until 2021
The health and safety of youth, staff, and our community are always our first priority, therefore we will regretfully postpone this year’s Wine Down Main Street until next year. Our 20th Anniversary is just too important to not be gathered along Main Street!

Wine Down Main Street will return Saturday, November 6th 2021, for 20th Anniversary – For 2021 Event Details Click Here!

Please visit Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee for more information.

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Taste food from 35+ regional restaurants
Enjoy live music on the square
Enjoy more than 150 wines provided by Lipman
On Saturday, November 7th, downtown Franklin will come alive with Wine Down Main Street, a unique wine tasting event that takes place along Historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee. It’s the best night out all year: the streets are closed to traffic for the more than two thousand attendees; wines, beers and spirits, provided by Lipman Brothers, are poured in the shops; food samplings are provided by area restaurants, and local musicians entertain you along the way. This event benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee’s Franklin & Fairview Clubs.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) is a youth development organization that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the youth in our community. Our Clubs provide a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals; life-enhancing programs and character development experiences; and hope and opportunity. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
The Clubs provide age appropriate programs for youth with the focus being Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. In the area of Academic Success, the Club supports members’ school success through such efforts as homework help and school readiness, engages members in fun, hands-on activities to practice and learn reading, writing, speaking, math and scientific inquiry and provides extra help for members who have difficulty mastering academic content and skills. Let’s Go Learn technology is used to provide automated, individualized diagnostic testing, data, reporting, and instruction to boost an individual Club member’s performance.

Flying Buffaloes LIVE
2020-11-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Wheeler’s Raid Distillery, 2007 Johnson Industrial Park, Bldg. C, Nashville, TN, 37135, United States
One of Nashville’s hottest alt-country/roots rock bands, Flying Buffaloes, are preparing to descend on Nolensville, TN in celebration of the one-year anniversary of their critically-acclaimed debut album, LOADED & ROLLIN’. The band will deliver their signature high-voltage live performance set at Wheeler’s Raid Distillery (2007 Johnson Industrial Park Bldg. C) on November 21 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this event are $15.
Hot off of a performance-packed 2019 and the release of their debut LP, Loaded & Rollin’, Flying Buffaloes continue gaining momentum with their nostalgic, rock-leaning Alt-Country sound and high-energy live shows. Based in East Nashville, TN, the band has been steadily touring the US with headlining dates throughout the midwest as well as supporting renowned rock veterans, Drivin’ N Cryin,’ and acclaimed red dirt country artist, Wade Bowen across the south. Flying Buffaloes staked their claim as an Americana act on the rise at their 2019 AMERICANAFEST showcase performance. The positive reception of Loaded & Rollin’ in music press outlets like Pop Matters and Glide Magazine and mainstream radio play on stations including Nashville’s Lightning 100 and Chicago’s Big 95.5 bode well for the future of the band.

ANNUAL ILLUMINATION CEREMONY
2020-11-30 16:00 | Carnton, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
ANNUAL ILLUMINATION CEREMONY TO COMMEMORATE BATTLE OF FRANKLIN
On Monday, Nov. 30, The Battle of Franklin Trust will display luminaries at dusk to honor the casualties inflicted during the Battle of Franklin 156 years ago. The Illumination ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. at Carnton, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN. Brief remarks will be delivered and the names of some of the casualties will be read aloud. This year, the luminaries will be placed inside Carnton and Carter House. Carnton and Carter House will be open to the public for free walk-through tours from 5-7 p.m. The Illumination Ceremony is free and open to the public.

Vineyard Christmas Movie Night
2020-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Vineyard Church, 308 Jordan Road, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Vineyard Christmas isn’t cancelled! Now, more than ever, we need to be with one another and remind ourselves of what and who we are celebrating. Join us for a family-friendly and safe viewing of Elf. We will be using EventBrite to ensure that we have a safe amount of people in the building. Wear your Christmas sweaters and pajamas, and let’s get in the Christmas spirit!
CDC and Covid procedures in place.
Any questions, please reach out to info@franklinvineyard.org
Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vineyard-christmas-movie-night-tickets-130500972923
About Franklin Vineyard
Everyone’s heart is on a journey, a journey to reconnect with your life purpose. We’ve found that when we’re off track and apart from God’s best for us, our lives can easily become disenchanted. A disenchanted life is who God is after to touch and restore.
Our mission at the Franklin Vineyard is to continue the works of Jesus in touching disenchanted hearts. We want to “do the stuff” we see Jesus doing in the Bible in our world here, near and far away. At the Vineyard, you’ll find an authentic, welcoming crowd, a casual atmosphere, and a meaningful and practical experience.

An Evening with Holocaust Survivor Ben Stern
2021-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
A once in a lifetime opportunity is coming your way!
Partake in a virtual conversation and film screening with Ben Stern. Ben is a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor for whom the past is never past, whose courage, kindness, and faith remain intact, and was tested once in a fiercely public battle against the Nazis, in Skokie, Illinois.
See the award winning documentary film “Near Normal Man,” told in a first-hand account by Ben Stern, a Polish Jew who survived 3 ghettos, 9 concentration camps and 2 death marches. The Nazis identified him as one of the dangerous Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto.
Join this special live event, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 to view the award-winning documentary “Near Normal Man”, and hear from Ben Stern himself afterward, followed by a question and answer session. This virtual event is hosted by Chabad of Nashville, and the zoom link will be provided to ticket holders the day before the event.
For more information click here.

Attitude Part I
2021-03-05 19:00 - 2021-03-07 23:59 | Virtual
Nashville Ballet to Present Virtual Premiere of The Smash-Hit Johnny Cash Ballet This Weekend in Attitude Part I
Due to popular demand, Nashville Ballet is presenting three fan-favorite ballets in its two-part virtual series, Attitude. Highlighting the wealth of artistry native to Music City, Attitude Part I will include Christopher Stuart’s iconic Johnny Cash ballet Under the Lights. A tribute to the legendary “Man in Black”, this performance includes signature Cash tunes such as “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues”, as well as original works recorded by Nashville duo Sugar + The Hi-Lows. Closing out Part I will be award-winning choreographer Jennifer Archibald’s Superstitions, set to an original score by local composer Cristina Spinei.
The performances will take place Friday, March 5 through Sunday, March 7. The performance link will be sent to all ticket buyers and will be available to stream throughout the weekend. Both performances will feature Nashville Ballet company members.
Due to the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, Attitude Part I and II is replacing the previously scheduled in-person performances of Attitude: New Works by Women at TPAC. Nashville Ballet is excited to be presenting this performance in a new digital portal that creates easier patron access and includes links to additional resources such as our new podcast series, interviews with the creatives behind the production, and more! For more information on Attitude or to purchase tickets, click here.
About Nashville Ballet
Nashville Ballet is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee. Nashville Ballet presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. Nashville Ballet and the second company, NB2 (a pre-professional training company), provide more than 55,000 arts experiences to adults and children annually through season performances and its Community Engagement programming. Curriculum-based Community Engagement programs bring dance education to community centers, colleges, public libraries, and public elementary, middle, and high schools across the state. School of Nashville Ballet brings world-class dance instruction to students age 2 and up. To learn more about Nashville Ballet, please visit nashvilleballet.com.
Nashville Ballet receives public funding from Metro Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. Contributions from local, regional, and national institutional funders and community partners, as well as hundreds of generous individuals, provide ongoing support of Nashville Ballet’s mission-critical programs.
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Pumpkin Spice Improv Show- Reheated
2021-04-09 19:30, 2021-04-10 14:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Hey Pumpkin Spice fans! We know you keep your fall favorites in the pantry long after they sell out, and we are reheating our typical fall show just in time for Spring. The Renaissance High School Moonlight Players are here to make you laugh at the annual Pumpkin Spice Improv Show 3: REHEATED. So, lose your Pandemic Blues by joining us for a family friendly comedy show. These shows have sold out in the past. Get your tickets today!

20th Annual Main Event
2021-04-16 19:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
20th Annual Main Event, April 16, 2021
This year will mark A Vintage Affair’s 20th year of supporting Williamson County organizations that dedicate their time and hearts to helping women and children in need. We are celebrating this milestone in true 20s fashion. Dust off your dancing shoes, pinstripes, and pearls, and join us as we toast to this momentous occasion. We look forward to celebrating with you on Friday, April 16th, in Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin.
Come early and experience our Speakeasy VIP Pre-Party at The Blockhouse. Guests are invited to enjoy champagne, select wines, signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, fine cigars, and early access to our premier silent auction.
The party will continue with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. for General Admission to The Main Event. Guests will enjoy food from local vendors, a variety of wine and bourbon tastings, exquisite desserts and a champagne tower. The night will feature silent, live, and wine auctions, and The Top Tier Band will keep you on the dance floor until the evening ends. This is sure to be a night full of bee’s knees entertainment that would impress Jay Gatsby himself.
This is a 21 & up event. Gatsby/Roaring Twenties style attire is encouraged, but not required.
“Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” – F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
We hope to see you there!
Speakeasy VIP Pre-Party Tickets (includes The Main Event) – $150
Main Event Tickets – $100
http://avintageaffair.org/events/#

Tombstones at Twilight
2021-04-23 19:00 - 2021-04-24 20:00 | Oaklands Mansion, 900 N Maney Ave., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
OAKLANDS MANSION PRESENTS: Tombstones at Twilight
Evening Tours of Evergreen Cemetery – April 23 and 24, 2021
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – As the sun sets and darkness falls, walk among the final resting places of thousands of Murfreesboro’s citizens. Hear their stories and learn about Murfreesboro’s unique past! This exclusive tour offers the visitor a rare opportunity to learn about the history of Murfreesboro while experiencing the Evergreen Cemetery after dark!
Dr. James Maney, owner of the Oaklands farm, sold 20 acres of land to the town of Murfreesboro in 1872, and a new public cemetery was developed. Today, Evergreen Cemetery covers over 100 acres and nearly 20,000 individuals are interred there, including, Murfreesboro’s founders, Confederate soldiers, a former Tennessee Governor, business owners, artists, community activists, and those once enslaved by the Maney family.
Tours will depart from the cemetery office entrance on Greenland Drive at 7pm. Tours will last approximately one hour. Space is limited. Tours are limited to 20 guests at $30.00 per person. No public restrooms are available at the cemetery. Please bring a flashlight and wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.
All proceeds benefit Oaklands Mansion and the Evergreen Cemetery.
Oaklands Mansion is nestled in Oaklands Park, a native tree arboretum and natural wetlands, including the Maney Spring which offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. A beautiful gift shop and public restrooms are located in Oaklands Visitors Center. The Maney Reception Hall is available for special events and temporary exhibitions.
Oaklands gift shop is open Monday through Friday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Tours of Oaklands Mansion will resume on April 1st. Tickets are available at www.oaklandsmansion.org.

Inaugural Ar-“Beer”-etum Wetlands & Gardens Tours
2021-04-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Oaklands Mansion, 900 N Maney Ave., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Oaklands Mansion’s Inaugural Ar-“Beer”-etum Wetlands & Gardens Tours
Presented by Liquid Smoke April 30, 2021
Join Oaklands Mansion’s Special Events Representative and Master Gardener, Connor Moss, for a unique experience on the grounds of Oaklands Park. Make plans to schedule your tour to explore the former grounds of this historic plantation, now open as a public park. Along the way you will find multiple beer sampling stations provided by Murfreesboro’s own Liquid Smoke. Their expert staff members have chosen beer with notes that highlight the trees you will learn about on the grounds tour.
Guided tours of Oaklands Park will be offered on Friday, April 30, 2021, on the hour from 4:00PM – 8:00PM by reservation only. Oaklands Mansion is nestled in Oaklands Park, a native tree arboretum and natural wetlands, which includes Maney Spring as well as heritage and native gardens. The grounds tour will include an overview of the arboretum, wetlands and gardens.
“Oaklands Park is downtown Murfreesboro’s largest natural wetland area and is a rarity for such a densely populated community,” says Connor Moss, Special Events Representative & Master Gardener at Oaklands Mansion. “The park provides a fascinating study area for both its wildlife and plant-life, and late April is wonderful time to visit.”
Admission for the grounds tour is $50.00 per person, and all proceeds will benefit the maintenance and preservation of the grounds. Tours will be available by reservation only. Reservations are required as space is limited to 20 individuals per hour. For tickets, please visit www.oaklandsmansion.org. Please be aware that the entirety of the grounds tour will take place outside and requires extensive walking. Allow 1 hour for the tour and dress appropriately for the weather.
After your grounds tour, you will be welcomed into the mansion for a self-guided tour with staff members available to answer questions. The Home Sweet Home Band will play live in the mansion’s back yard garden from 5-7PM. Face masks are requested indoors. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. For more information visit www.oaklandsmansion.org. You can find Oaklands Mansion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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St. Jude benefit wine tasting hosted by Sanctuary South
2021-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary South, 158 Front Street, Suite 104, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States

Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert
2021-05-08 19:00 - 22:30 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Stairway To Zeppelin brings it’s renowned tribute to Led Zeppelin to Franklin TN, the Mockingbird Theater Sat May 8th. This is their Franklin TN stop for the ‘Mothership Tour’

32nd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner
2021-05-13 18:30 - 19:45 | Virtual-Online Event & Auction
We’ve been closely monitoring the evolving situation with COVID-19. And with that in mind this year our annual Steak & Burger Dinner and silent auction is now being held virtually on May 13th. Thanks to the generosity of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club BBQ Society, our Club members will still have the opportunity to enjoy Steak & Burger dinners and be entertained at our Clubhouses.
The Steak & Burger Dinner is Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee’s oldest and most time-honored tradition. This fundraiser is designed to honor Club members and engage supporters of our organization with the young people who benefit from their generosity. During the dinner we will award the “Ed Moody Award of Excellence”. This award recognizes an individual who has made a lasting impact with the Franklin and Fairview Boys & Girls Clubs and the Williamson County community.
To learn more about the Steak & Burger Dinner click here.

Movies in the Park
2021-05-21 20:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Movies in the Park in Franklin, Tenn!
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Pinkerton Park for an evening movie in Franklin, Tenn! This free summer movie series will begin at 8PM or at sunset. Concessions items will be available for purchase. Check our Facebook page (City of Franklin, TN) for updates. We hope to see you under the stars!
New this summer….”Throwback 30 Years” Film! This addition to the summer movie in the park series will be held at the Eastern Flank Event Facility (1368 Eastern Flank Circle). Concessions items will be available for purchase at this event!
Cars 3 | PINKERTON PARK | May 21 | 8pm

More information below!

Sunday Supper presented by Franklin Food & Wine
2021-05-23 18:00 - 21:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails, 130 2nd Ave N, Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us on Sunday, May 23 for the very first Sunday Supper presented by Franklin Food & Wine, live and in person at 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails located inside The Harpeth Hotel in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee.
Guests at Sunday Supper will enjoy a unique, five-course culinary experience created by three award-winning chefs. If you choose the ticket with Beverage Pairings, your courses will be paired with delicious wines or cocktails.
Guests will also have the opportunity to hear about the vision for Franklin Food & Wine, a world class food & wine festival being created by celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan and MADE SOUTH founder Christopher H. Thomas.
More information below!

Act Too Presents: Be More Chill
2021-05-29 14:00 - 2021-05-30 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Rated: PG 13 | Parents are encouraged to do their research about this show
Contemporary Musical | Length: Two Act with Intermission – Over 2 hours
The fan-favorite musical Be More Chill is a rocking new sci-fi musical about growing up, high school, and what we will do to get what we want.
Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.
Performed by the talented teens of Act Too Players.
More information below!

Brew at the Zoo
2021-06-04 18:30 - 22:30 | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Nashville Zoo welcomes all species of beer lovers to Brew at the Zoo, Friday, June 4, 2021, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM! Animals, live music, local food trucks and more than 80 craft beers are on tap at this unique after-hours event. Brew at the Zoo allows attendees to walk around and enjoy the zoo after hours while sampling an array of beers.
Brew at the Zoo features more than 45 craft breweries, 10+ food trucks, plus a curated selection of wines, ciders, seltzers and hard sodas. The event is 21 and up only.

Psychic Walk
2021-06-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrated psychic Deb Lantz is coming to Franklin, Tennessee for a walk through our historic district. She will share her impressions and give mini-readings as your Franklin Walking Tours guide provides historical context along the way.
Ms. Lantz (as seen on the Travel Channel, Discovery, LMN, etc.), reports she is already getting information meant for someone on this tour. Don’t miss your chance.

For details and booking, visit Franklinwalkingtours.com or call 615-604-7171.
Franklin Walking Tours is owned and operated by Franklin’s top-rated guide, Alicia King Marshall. Offering tours on history, crime, hauntings, or photo stop and custom private tours, you’ll find the perfect tour for you. Come take a walk with us through the storied streets of the South’s most charming town with the most scandalous past.

Brentwood Summer Concert Series
2021-06-06 18:00, 2021-06-20 18:00 | Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
2021 Summer Concert Series, Including July 4th
Summers in Brentwood have always included Sunday night concerts at Crockett Park! We had to temporarily suspend concerts in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic ,but the 2021 Summer Concert Season will take place!
The season kicks off on June 6 with the Bicho Brothers, followed by Six Wire on June 20, Tim Akers and the Smoking Section on July 4thand Rubiks Groove to end out the summer on July 25.
The 2021 Summer Concert Series will mark the 32nd year for the annual concert series.
More details below!

FRIENDS REUNION WEEKEND with Michael W. Smith
2021-06-11 15:00 - 2021-06-13 11:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Michael W. Smith invites you to join him and all of his friends for a FRIENDS REUNION WEEKEND of music, fun, and inspiration in Franklin, Tennessee!
The summer of 2021 marks EIGHT years since Michael W. Smith invited his friends to join him in his hometown for a weekend of music and activities. It’s time for a reunion, kind of like a big family reunion. A FRIENDS REUNION.
The FRIENDS REUNION is going to take place in the summer of 2021 and all of you are invited to join! The event will be 3 days and 2 nights of music and fun like only Michael can host in his hometown.
Concerned About COVID-19? Scroll down and read more about what we are doing to keep the event on-point and happening!
Current Schedule and Details (subject to change – full weekend pass required to attend any / all sessions):
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021 (all activities at Liberty Hall in The Factory; Franklin, TN):

2 to 6 pm: Check in at The Factory’s Liberty Hall

6 to 7 pm: Doors Open to Liberty Hall / Mix & Mingle
7 pm to ???: Concert with Michael W. Smith & His Band!
Late Night (following concert): Special Entertainment and Fun Activity TBA.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021:

9 am to 11 am: Morning Worship & Devotion at Liberty Hall in the Factory; Franklin, TN
3 pm to 10 pm: AFTERNOON at Michael’s Personal Farm

ABOUT THE FRIENDS REUNION AT THE FARM: We will have activities and music and fun all day long. Think of it as a big FAMILY REUNION. We will have the world’s largest egg toss competition. We will have softball, ladder toss, hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), skeet shooting, music, a special concert with Michael and some of his Nashville friends, and so much more.

FOOD AT THE FARM: Dinner will be served picnic style and we will have options for most dietary needs – all food and standard beverages are included (guests who have specific dietary concerns may need to bring meal alternatives -expected on-site food choices will be distributed to guests one month prior to the event). Imagine a big outdoor BBQ with grills going all day, food readily available when you’re ready – not a buffet.

MUSIC AT THE FARM: Michael will host music and friends throughout the day at the farm and will end with a very special “Guitar Pull / Songwriters Round” the likes that can only happen in Nashville.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021 (all activities at Liberty Hall in The Factory; Franklin, TN):

8 am to 10 am: Photos with Michael (Group 2)
10:30 am to 12 pm: Worship with Michael W. Smith & Friends
12:30 pm: Event Ends

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SPECIAL ADD-ON DAY:
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021: A TENNESSEE LUAU for ROCKETOWN.
In honor of our postponed MICHAEL W. SMITH & FRIENDS HAWAII event (unfortunately postponed from the fall of 2020) we are inviting guests to join us for a very special event out at Michael’s farm the night before the full event kicks off.
A portion of the proceeds from the THURSDAY TN LUAU will benefit ROCKETOWN and help their ministry thrive as it serves youth of Middle Tennessee with the HOPE of CHRIST’S LOVE!
(All guests who are reserved for MICHAEL’S TRIP TO HAWAII, NOW POSTPONED TO THE FALL OF 2021 get free access to the TENNESSEE LUAU on THURSDAY, JUNE 10TH. Please email derek@themwsgroup.com for more information on how you can obtain your free ticket to the TN Luau)
All Terms & Conditions for the full event apply to the add-on day.
More information below!

Wine and Movie Night
2021-06-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Spero Dei Church, 3701 Park Ave, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Join us for some wine and movies in the Spero Dei Lawn. Each ticket will buy you two glasses of wine and a night of fun. Through the summer we will be watching the Back to the Future Trilogy.

Movies in the Park
2021-06-18 20:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Movies in the Park in Franklin
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Pinkerton Park (405 Murfreesboro Rd., Franklin) for an evening movie! This free summer movie series will begin at 8PM or at sunset. Concessions items will be available for purchase. Check our Facebook page (City of Franklin, TN) for updates. We hope to see you under the stars!
New this summer….”Throwback 30 Years” Film! This addition to the summer movie in the park series will be held at the Eastern Flank Event Facility (1368 Eastern Flank Circle). Concessions items will be available for purchase at this event!
Frozen 2 | PINKERTON PARK |June 18 | 8pm

Full Moon Hikes
2021-06-24 19:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
June 24th, July 22nd, August 22nd and September 20th
Join Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary by the light of the full moon for a guided night hike through the forests and meadows of Owl’s Hill in Brentwood, Tennessee. Bring a picnic dinner and dine in the pavilion, then we’ll explore a little naked eye astronomy before hitting the trails. Learn why the full moons are given names like “strawberry” or “sturgeon” and how that ties back to our natural world.
More information below!

Family Spotlight: Mark Nizer 4D Theatre
2021-06-25 20:00 - 2021-06-26 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Family Spotlight Series
The phrase “Nothing Less Than Brilliant” (Performance Magazine) has been used to describe the outrageous comedy antics and expertly crafted juggling feats of Mark Nizer.
Mark Nizer is one of the greatest entertainment comedians and jugglers performing today. His wild exploits have landed him on MTV, HBO’s Just for Laughs, Arsenio Hall, Bob Hope and Other Young Comedians, Comic Strip Live and LA Law. He has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Hope, George Burns, John Byner, Gladys Knight, The Temptations, Johnny Mathis, Ray Charles, and Barry Manilow. The late Bob Hope said, “He just keeps getting better and I didn’t think that was possible.”
Making the impossible possible and the improbable probable, Mark Nizer has taken his one-man show to a variety of venues around the world, including The Improv, The Comedy Store, Walt Disney World, numerous college campuses, and all major cruise lines. He has also performed in thousands of opera houses, civic centers, festivals and performing arts centers including the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (three times). Entertainment Magazine states, “Without a doubt the hottest juggler on the entertainment market, Mark Nizer is simply incredible.”
Don’t miss the combination of original comedy, world class juggling, movement, music and technology that promises a spellbinding evening. Whether juggling laser beams at 1000 rpms, or five ping pong balls being thrown 20 feet in the air using only his mouth; or even juggling a burning propane tank, a running electric carving knife and a 16-pound bowling ball, you’ll discover for yourself that Mark Nizer is truly “the juggler your mother warned you about.” Or if she didn’t, she should have.
More information below.

Annual Sunset Concert Series
2021-06-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Carnton, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
ANNUAL SUNSET CONCERT SERIES RETURNS TO CARNTON
Battle of Franklin Trust to host outdoor summer music concerts starting June 27
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The Battle of Franklin Trust has announced the dates and lineup for its annual Sunset Concert Series, a family-friendly, summer tradition providing outdoor concerts on the east lawn of Carnton. This year’s schedule includes fan favorite musical acts:

Sunday, June 27: Rubiks Groove: 80s and 90s Tribute Band
Sunday, July 25: Resurrection: A Journey Tribute

“We are grateful to be able to host the Sunset Concert Series again this year,” said Eric A. Jacobson, CEO of The Battle of Franklin Trust. “It’s an ideal opportunity to bring together both the historic community and music lovers. Our hope is that they enjoy the events on site and come back for a tour.”
Event gates open at 4 p.m., and concerts take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests may bring chairs, blankets and picnics. Food and beverage, including alcohol, is permitted. Food trucks including Big Boy’s Shrimp, Roadhouse Grille and Moosic City Ice Cream, and a drink tent with beer, wine and cocktails will also be onsite. Pets, tents, grills and anything with an open flame are not allowed. Parking is free and available on site. There will be volunteers on site to direct guests to loading and unloading zones.
Advance tickets for June 27 are $10.50 for adults and $5.50 for children ages 6-15, and $15.00 at the gate. Advance tickets for July 25 are $15.50 for adults and $5.50 for children, and $20.00 at the gate. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Carnton or Carter House, as well as online at www.boft.org. In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule the concert. Tickets are nonrefundable.
For more information, contact Hannah Jacobs at hannah@boft.org or call (615) 905-0687.
About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to a greater understanding and enrich the visitor experience of the November 30, 1864 battle. It is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle so as to preserve an important part of the nation’s history.
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