Annual Sunset Concert Series
2021-07-25 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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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Brentwood Summer Concert Series
2021-07-25 18:00 | Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
2021 Summer Concert Series
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.
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FT Live: Appalachian Road Show
2021-07-25 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass and folk songs, as well as offering innovative original music, all presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States. GRAMMY-nominated banjoist Barry Abernathy, joins forces with GRAMMY-winning fiddler Jim VanCleve, fresh off of his recent stint touring with multi-platinum country artist Josh Turner, as well as esteemed vocalist and mandolinist Darrell Webb, who has recorded and toured with Dolly Parton and Rhonda Vincent, among many others. The group also includes bassist Todd Phillips, an acknowledged legend in bluegrass music circles, with two GRAMMY wins and four GRAMMY nominations under his belt, along with 23-year-old “old soul” guitarist Zeb Snyder, whose fierce and versatile playing recalls Doc Watson and Norman Blake as readily as it does Duane Allman and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
“With this group, we want to bring to light the culture and lifestyle of the Appalachian music we grew up in,” says Abernathy.
“We immersed ourselves in our native culture by way of sound and further educated ourselves to our own roots, those which are found all throughout the Appalachian music we grew up with,” says VanCleve. Ready to share its authentic and fresh approach with the public, the band went into the studio in the summer of 2018 and recorded its debut album, Appalachian Road Show. The project landed three multi-week number one songs on Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay charts and garnered the band a New Artist of the Year nomination and Song of the Year nomination (“Dance Dance Dance”) at the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards.
Appalachian Road Show invites us to come and sit a spell on its porch as the band shares its dynamic musicianship through songs and stories emanating from the mountains and hollers of North Carolina and Virginia, to the coal mines of West Virginia and Kentucky. On its eponymous debut album, the band delivers powerful songs that range from the gospel-esque “I Am Just a Pilgrim” and “Little Black Train,” to the reeling, kick-up-your-heels “Dance, Dance, Dance,” to the ballad of love and loss “Anna Lee.” “All of these songs came from the Appalachian mountains and from the coal mining regions of Appalachia,” says Abernathy. “They confront topics such as logging, coal mining, trains, a sweetheart that took off, and so on. There’s something universal in the music and its expressed themes. There’s something for everyone.”
Abernathy, VanCleve, and Webb know it well as they were each born and raised in Appalachia. “I was 10 or 11 when I started singing in church,” says Abernathy, who grew up near the head of the Appalachian Trail in northern Georgia. His grandmother had a banjo, and despite being born with only one finger on his noting hand, he knew at the young age of 14 that he wanted to learn to play that banjo and Appalachian music. VanCleve, a North Carolinian by way of Florida, was gifted his first fiddle when he was six. His grandfather, a preacher, played acoustic music, as did his aunt, uncle, and father. By the age of twelve, VanCleve and his father were travelling all over the mountains of North Carolina and Southwestern Virginia, attending dozens of fiddle contests, bluegrass festivals, and old-time music festivals. Webb grew up in the coal mining country of West Virginia where he mastered old-time and bluegrass music through the influence of his father, a coal miner and bluegrass musician who passed away from black lung – an emotional topic which Appalachian Road Show tackles in its music.
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FT Live: Farewell Angelina
2021-07-29 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group with four powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and accomplished multi-instrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise across the board. Roughstock calls them a “Superstar Act… with Killer Songs.” Rolling Stone says, “Wickedly smart songwriting delivered with a healthy dash of sass… deft playing… into one sonic knockout punch.”
A band of longtime friends, Nicole Witt, Andrea Young, Lisa Torres & Ashley Gearing all met pursuing their dreams in Nashville, TN. Each deeply respected and admired one another while they were building successful solo careers, touring and recording with top artists, and writing songs for some of Country Music’s biggest hitmakers. When they heard the undeniable magic of their voices together for the first time, they couldn’t wait to take their show on the road. Major opportunities soon followed including singing the National Anthem for Thursday Night Football, The Unbridled Eve Gala for the Kentucky Derby, the ACM All-Star Jam, and festivals in Switzerland, Norway, Spain and France.
Farewell Angelina’s chemistry lives in watching each other shine, and most of all, creating moments every night with the Country Music fans they love so much. The relationship they share with their fans won them the fan-voted “Hot Seat” spot of the Taste of Country 2017 “RISERS” Program by over 20,000 votes. They’ve also been named among Rolling Stone’s “New Artists You Need To Know,” and Roughstock’s “Ones to Watch” with a tour schedule to prove it. The girls have opened shows for the likes of Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Frankie Ballard, Jake Owen, Billy Currington, Maroon 5, and Trace Adkins, to name a few. The girls joined the Bacon Brother’s (Kevin & Michael) as the opening act on many dates of their last two summer tours. They are currently headlining their own “Women & Wine Tour” to packed crowds across the US and Europe. The girls will close out 2019 having played over 80 shows.
The band’s highly anticipated “Women and Wine” EP (that the band co-produced) was released on January 25th, 2019 to rave reviews.
Music Row’s Bob Oermann says,”This female quartet has flawlessly rehearsed vocal harmonies to spare. The shimmering, echoey production is lovely. The song is super contemporary: “You know only two things get better with time, women and wine.” Welcome to the winner’s circle.”
CMT celebrated with a worldwide premiere of the band’s music video for the single, “Ghosts.” which was #1 on the CMT 12Pack Countdown for 3 weeks and held within the top 3 for 6 weeks.
Billboard debuted the the band’s second video of the year on September 5, 2019 called “More Problems”. Billboard’s Annie Reuter says, “Alongside warm pop-country production, stunning harmonies and a sing along chorus, “More Problems” is an earworm that’s the perfect respite to the end of the summer.” CMT also released the video as a part of their “Next Up Now” platform.
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FT Live: John Ford Coley, Billy Dean & Tom Wurth - Bridges and Backroads Acoustic Tour
2021-08-05 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Grammy© nominated artists John Ford Coley, Tom Wurth and Grammy© winner Billy Dean along with Cody Entertainment Group, announce their 2020 Bridges & Backroads Tour. The tour will feature individual sets by Dean, Coley and Wurth showcasing their new releases and include their hits with special performances of their songwriting and musical collaborations.
John Ford Coley, Tom Wurth and Billy Dean bring audiences a rarely seen range of music across genres, their genuine love of playing and an unparalleled connection with their audiences through music and their own engaging personalities.
“40 Top Charting Hits”Grammy© Winner
Billy Dean
Three #1 Chart Hits
24 Billboard Chart Hit SongsGrammy© Nominated
John Ford Coley
10 Charted Hit SongsGrammy© Nominated
Tom Wurth
3 Albums
5 Charting Singles

2021 WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR
2021-08-06 18:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
9 days of fun for all ages at the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN. Rides and games, live entertainment, stage shows and attractions, great food and so much more at the Williamson County Fair!
The 2021 Williamson County Fair will be held August 6th through 14th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064.
Friday
Building Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight
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FT Live: Allie Colleen
2021-08-06 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
A Belmont University graduate from Owasso, Oklahoma with a style that is truly her own, Allie Colleen is no stranger to the music industry. A passion for singing and songwriting since a young age has garnered her a reputation of being a notable songwriter with an iconic-sounding voice.
Her impeccably strong voice with hints of timeless tradition falls between classic country and the emerging country sound. The room never fails to silence as Allie Colleen begins to sing about the layers of love and heartbreak that have shaped her. Some of her newest songs bring witty lyrics and a connection to the song unlike most today.
One of her original songs, Close Enough, gained nearly more than 715k views on YouTube. Her social media following has continued to increase every year. Her passionate drive and innovative vision set her apart from her peers resulting in here music and videos going viral on the internet – even capturing the attention of well-known radio show host Bobby Bones – proving that her audience is captive and waiting for her next song. Persistently working to hone her skills along-side industry professionals and performing at venues both around Nashville and national venues garners Allie Colleen a growing fan base.
Allie Colleen’s debut single, “Work In Progress” defines the life that’s shaped her with personal lyrics and transparency in both the vocals and delivery. “Work in Progress” is a sweet sentiment regarding her introduction to the Music Industry co-written with hit songwriter Marcus Hummon and well known studio engineer Greg Beick. Her debut single release is set to be released in early July.

2021 WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR
2021-08-07 10:00 - 2021-08-08 22:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
9 days of fun for all ages at the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN. Rides and games, live entertainment, stage shows and attractions, great food and so much more at the Williamson County Fair!
The 2021 Williamson County Fair will be held August 6th through 14th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064.

Saturday
Building Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight

Sunday
Building Hours: 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at 11:00 p.m.

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Midsummer Nights Gala
2021-08-07 17:30 | Fable Lounge, 114 28th Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
FABLE LOUNGE PRESENTS ITS MIDSUMMER NIGHTS GALA
Fable Lounge, West End’s speakeasy-style cocktail bar + restaurant, invites Music City socialites to attend its Midsummer Nights Gala for a dreamy summer celebration on Saturday, August 7, 2021.
The event is open to the public, offering an evening of revelry and decadence. The night will feature cocktails, bites, music, captivating fashion and more. Slip into the most whimsical pieces from your wardrobe and enter the enchanted forest of Fable Lounge to discover what your future holds thanks to tarot readers and star chart experts, while enjoying surprise performances throughout the night. It is recommended that guests make reservations online HERE.

FT Live: Hunter Metts
2021-08-08 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
After placing 7th on the latest season American Idol, Franklin-born-and-raised Hunter Metts takes the stage for the first time since. Hunter brought an eclectic taste to the show with a unique voice and indie style that helped him along his American Idol journey. This show will feature all new, unreleased songs that he wrote and produced with his closest friends after he was off the show.

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2021 WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR
2021-08-09 18:00 - 2021-08-12 23:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
9 days of fun for all ages at the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN. Rides and games, live entertainment, stage shows and attractions, great food and so much more at the Williamson County Fair!
The 2021 Williamson County Fair will be held August 6th through 14th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064.
Monday – Thursday
Building Hours: 6:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at 11:00 p.m.
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2021 WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR
2021-08-13 18:00 - 2021-08-14 22:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
9 days of fun for all ages at the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN. Rides and games, live entertainment, stage shows and attractions, great food and so much more at the Williamson County Fair!
The 2021 Williamson County Fair will be held August 6th through 14th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064.

Friday

Building Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight

Saturday
Building Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight

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Wine and Movie Night
2021-08-13 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
2021-08-13 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!
Hotel Transylvania 3 | PINKERTON PARK| August 13 | 8PM

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TASTE OF DONELSON 2021
2021-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Local Restaurants & Vendors – Food – Kids Activities – Silent Auction – Bar for 21+

Donelson-Hermitage Chamber Presents Taste of Donelson 2021. A “Taste” of the best Donelson-Hermitage has to offer, featuring food, beer, and wine!

Sunday, August 15th from 7-9 PM at Opry Mills Mall in Nashville, Tennessee.
Special appearances by Titans T-Rac and Gnash from the Preds!
Bar for 21+ | Silent Auction | Door Prizes | Kid Zone by Wilson Bank & Trust
Guest Judges: Joe Dubin, Ron Slay, Leland Statom, Chris Walker, and Devon O’Day!
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Full Moon Hikes
2021-08-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
June 24th, July 22nd, August 20th and September 20th
Join us by the light of the full moon for a guided night hike through the forests and meadows of Owl’s Hill. 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.
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Raise the Roofs
2021-08-21 17:30 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Raise the Roofs 10th Anniversary Party
Tenth-annual Friends of Franklin Parks’ Raise the Roofs event promises to be the best party of the summer! Join the Friends of Franklin Parks for a Picnic in the Park celebrating ten years! This year will be a three day celebration with the Sponsor’s Party, polo match & Raise the Roofs event!
The Raise the Roofs Sponsor’s Party will be held on August 19, followed by an International Twilight Polo Match at the Tractor Supply Co. Arena on August 20. Raise the Roofs will be held in the early evening on Saturday, August 21. All proceeds benefit Friends of Franklin Parks and the organization’s efforts to continually enhance and connect the public park system. Distance picnic options will be available if you cannot attend in person.
Please note: Friends of Franklin Parks will adhere to all local and state safety guidelines for COVID-19. We are committed to providing a safe Raise the Roofs environment in alignment with these measures.

FT Live: David Wilcox
2021-08-21 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
More than three decades into his career, singer/songwriter David Wilcox continues to push himself, just as he always has. Wilcox, by so many measures, is a quintessential folk singer, telling stories full of heart, humor, and hope, substance, searching, and style. His innate sense of adventure and authenticity is why critics and colleagues, alike, have always praised not just his artistry, but his humanity, as well.
That’s very much by design. It’s the result of a man giving himself over in gratitude and service to something bigger than himself. An early ’80s move to Warren Wilson College in North Carolina set his wheels in motion, as he started playing guitar and writing songs, processing his own inner workings and accessing his own inner wisdom. In 1987, within a couple of years of graduating, Wilcox had released his first independent album, The Nightshift Watchman. A year later, he won the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Award and, in 1989, he signed with A&M Records, selling more than 100,000 copies of his A&M debut, How Did You Find Me Here.
In the 30 years and more than 20 records since – whether with a major label, an indie company, or his own imprint – Wilcox has continued to hone his craft, pairing thoughtful insights with his warm baritone, open tunings, and deft technique. He’s also kept up a brisk and thorough tour itinerary, performing 80 to 100 shows a year throughout the U.S., and regularly deploying his talents by improvising a “Musical Medicine” song for an audience member in need. In recent years he’s taken that process a step further, carefully writing and recording dozens of his “Custom Songs” for long-time fans who seek his help in commemorating and explaining the key milestones in their lives.
Lest anyone think that he’s lost his touch, Wilcox pulled no punches on his most recent release, 2018’s The View From the Edge. Not only does the song cycle find him delving into mental health, family legacies, spiritual contemplations, and topical concerns, the song “We Make the Way By Walking” also won him the Grand Prize in the 2018 USA Songwriting Contest.
Wilcox’s honesty is why Rolling Stone has written that his “ongoing musical journey is compelling and richly deserving of a listen.” It’s also why Blue Ridge Public Radio has noted that, “The connection people feel with David’s music is also the connection they feel with each other.” As Wilcox himself puts it, “I’m grateful to music. I have a life that feels deeply good, but when I started playing music, nothing in my life felt that good. I started to write songs because I wanted to find a way to make my life feel as good as I felt when I heard a great song. I don’t think I’d be alive now if it had not been for music.” And we’re all grateful for the result.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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Full Moon Hikes
2021-08-22 18:30 | 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.
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FT Live: BJ Thomas
2021-08-27 20:00 - 2021-08-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
BJ Thomas owns one of the most distinctive voices in American pop music-a reassuringly masculine timbre conveyed with a smattering of unique embellishments that represent a distillation of the most influential genres in pop culture.
Nothing about the identifiable sound of BJ THOMAS’ voice has changed, but there’s a re-energized commitment behind it. Recognizing the continued loyalty of his fans, BJ has released his first new studio album in seven years with Curb Records.
Concurrent with that project, he contributed six songs to the soundtrack and co-stared in the independent picture JAKE’S CORNER. He has also developed an album for release in Brazil, where he remains a significant musical signpost; much of it mirroring his own blue-collar background.
“We’ve always tried to do the right thing as far as getting our music out and encouraging people with positive music,” BJ reflects.
Indeed, many of BJ’s signature hits-the Oscar-winning Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head, the million-selling (Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song and his career-igniting cover of Hank Williams’ I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry-invariably find the plots’ protagonists employing some level of positivity to overcome the universal battle with loneliness.
With over 70 million records sold, BJ’s vocal versatility is as apparent today as it was when he recorded his first hit in 1967, “I’m so Lonesome I Could Cry”.
Since the mid-1960s, BJ Thomas has become one of the most recognized and respected voices of the American musical landscape. He has impacted many areas of popular music with 15 Top 40 pop hits, 10 Top 40 country hits, 5 Grammys, 2 Dove awards and 15 Gold and Platinum Records. He is the only artist to successfully move to the top of three music genres not as a crossover and also have crossover success.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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FT Live: An Evening in the Round starring Linda Davis with Lang Scott & Bill Whyte
2021-08-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Three of Nashville’s most talented singer/songwriters perform an intimate night of acoustic music, starring Grammy winner Linda Davis and hit songwriters Lang Scott and Bill Whyte. This enjoyable night of music will see each artist taking turns at the mic, playing songs and sharing the stories behind the hits.
Linda Davis is one of Nashville’s most respected artists and entertainers. Best known for her mega-hit duet “Does He Love You” with Reba McEntire, and for being the mother of Lady A’s front woman Hillary Scott, Linda has amassed her own hits and awards throughout her 30+ years of touring and entertaining audiences around the world. Lang Scott is a multi-Grammy award winner, recording artist and has had songs recorded by LeAnn Rimes, JoDee Messina and more. The songs of award-winner Bill Whyte have been recorded by Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens and Cledus T. Judd among others.

FT Live; Janelle Arthur
2021-08-30 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Janelle Arthur was singing before she could talk and at 4 years old, she told her mom that she wanted to be on the Grand Ole Opry.
From an early inspiration, to portraying her as a child in the production Paradise Road, to releasing their duet, Janelle Arthur’s bond with the iconic Dolly Parton came full circle with the collaboration of a song.
“Hand Me Downs” is a nostalgic anthem written and co-produced by Arthur, featuring the one and only Dolly Parton. The lyrics are timeless, and illuminate what really matters: family, inherited traits, heirlooms, and pride in our heritage. Their common East Tennessee roots are unmistakable in their vocal blend and honest delivery.
Rising from her humble roots in the heart of the Smoky Mountains to international exposure as a top finalist on television’s American Idol, Janelle has fashioned her way to 22 Grand Ole Opry Performances, appearances on The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Access Hollywood, Today in Nashville, and The American Idol Tour.
Janelle Arthur’s acting debut emanated when she was offered the lead role in the feature film, Runnin’ From My Roots. Arthur co-wrote and performed 5 songs on the film’s original soundtrack. The title track’s music video “Runnin’ From My Roots” spawned a #1 on CMT’s Music 12 Pack for 6 weeks.
With thousands of performances, national and international fans, this Nashville recording artist continues to astound fans with her unyielding songwriting talent, pure and compelling vocals, and her undisputed dominion of the stage.
Janelle Arthur has proven to be one of the most promising multi-dimensional entertainers since Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire with her inherent ability to connect with audiences through film, television, and live shows. She moved to Nashville to pursue her passion for songwriting and plans to create music for the rest of her life. Janelle is looking forward to releasing new music and performing more shows on the road this year.
Opening Act: Brett Sherokey

A native of Belleville, IL, writer/artist, Brett Sheroky moved to Nashville in 2009. Working as a speech therapist by day, Brett spent over a decade on the outside of the music scene focusing on the craft of songwriting. That disciplined approach paid off in 2020 when Brett signed his first publishing deal with SeaGayle Music. Sheroky has landed two major artist cuts with Granger Smith’s “Man Made” and Blake Shelton’s “Bible Verses”. Brett’s sound is dynamic and falls somewhere between 90s country and 70s rock. We are so excited for people to get to know his artist side. Check out Brett’s new single, “4 Goodyears”!!

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
2021-09-03 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Nick Hilscher is the orchestra’s present music director.
The first Glenn Miller Orchestra did not make it at all. It was a total and absolute economic failure. But Glenn knew what he wanted, held to that dedication and relentlessly worked to succeed. He launched his second band – the one that lives on today – in March of 1938. The Glenn Miller Orchestra has been a “hit” ever since.
The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all dance bandleaders back in the Swing Era of the 1930’s and 40’s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts and the drawing power at theatres, hotels and dance pavilion, built and sustained the momentum of popularity.
Glenn disbanded his musical organization in 1942 at the height of its popularity to volunteer for the Army. There, he organized and led the famous Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. It went to Europe to entertain servicemen performing numerous live and radio shows. On December 15, 1944, Major Miller took off in a single engine plane from Europe to precede his band to France, disappearing over the English Channel, never to be seen again. The army declared him officially dead a year later.
With the release of the major motion movie The Glenn Miller Story featuring Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson in 1954, interest and popular demand led the Miller Estate to authorize the formation of the present Glenn Miller Orchestra. On June 6, 1956, and under the direction of drummer Ray McKinley who had become the unofficial leader of the Army Air Force Band after Glenn’s disappearance, the reformed Glenn Miller Orchestra performed its first concert and has been on the road ever since. Other leaders have followed Ray including clarinetists Buddy DeFranco and Peanuts Hucko, trombonists Buddy Morrow, Jimmy Henderson, Larry O’Brien and Gary Tole, and tenor saxophonist Dick Gerhart. Since January 2012, vocalist Nick Hilscher leads the band.
Today, the 18 member ensemble continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements both from the civilian band and the AAFB libraries. Additionally, it also plays some more modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound.
Just as it was in Glenn’s day, the Glenn Miller Orchestra today is still the most sought after big band in the world.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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FT Live: Chubby Checker
2021-09-04 16:00 - 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
In 2 minutes & 42 Seconds, Chubby Checker revolutionized popular culture and changed the music business forever. When he appeared on American Bandstand in 1960 and performed “The Twist,” it was the dawn of a new era in Rock and Roll. Dancing Apart to the Beat was born and teenagers found a new way to express themselves. Chubby’s dance style has extended from Woodstock through Disco to the present day. He stands alone as a one-of-a-kind rock icon, who has had 36 hit records, is the only artist to have a single go to #1 twice, and according to Billboard, has the #1 Single for the whole Decade of the 60’s. Chubby was awarded the first Platinum Single, the first Rock Grammy and has sold an astounding 250,000,000 records over the years. That’s why Dick Clark has said: “The three most important things that ever happened in the Music Industry are Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Chubby Checker.”
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Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
Saturday, September 4th – 4:00 PM
Saturday, September 4th – 8:00 PM
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FT Live: John McEuen
2021-09-09 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
John McEuen brings with him 45+ years of worldwide performing with his banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. Often referred to as ‘the String Wizard’, he weaves stories of his travels and family life (he has raised 7 kids), taking us through where his musical path has taken him.
A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1966, John instigated the 1972 classic Will the Circle Be Unbroken album, (inducted in to the Library of Congress as ‘one of America’s most important recordings). He has earned Emmy nominations, Grammy Awards, CMA acclaim, The Western Heritage Award, and many other accolades can be found on his website: www.johnmceuen.com.
Proud to be an integral part of the first American band to go to Russia (in 1977!), John’s love of performing is evident when during his shows he takes us ‘behind the curtain’ of the music world that so many of us know of only as listeners, and shows us how we have all been a part of it, more than we may know.
McEuen’s XM radio show, Acoustic Traveller, is in its 6th year, and you can find his new Americana Music Show on Syndicatednews.net (of which he is CEO). As winner of the 2010 Best of the West Performer award from the Folk Alliance organization, John’s show is sure to be one enjoyed by all. He also won Best Bluegrass Album Grammy that year for his production of The Crow – Steve Martin). John in June of 2013 was honored with the Charlie Poole Lifetime Achievement Award in North Carolina.
With music from 1860’s to now, original songs laced with known hits, and a special tribute to the ‘Circle’ album music (and the stories behind it), it all comes to life in an evening of acoustic music in overdrive.
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WHAT THE FEKETE?! An evening of comedy with Christine Fekete
2021-09-10 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Franklin’s own Christine Fekete returns for her very first hometown comedy event: WHAT THE FEKETE?!
After 20 years in Franklin that included 17 years of marriage, 11 years in evangelical ministry, eight children, a divorce, no fewer than three emotional breakdowns, a toxic relationship, and driving her car into a house, Christine moved to Los Angeles, at 47 and began her career in acting, writing and comedy.
Christine’s candor and ability to find humor in even the darkest moments, quickly made her an audience favorite in the LA comedy scene. She’s performed at The World Famous Comedy Store, The Ice House, Flappers as well as venues in Vegas and Zanie’s in Nashville. Christine has shared the stage with some of the top names in the business including Iliza Shlesinger and Darrell Hammond.

18 & over

FT Live: The National Parks
2021-09-13 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Since emerging in 2013, The National Parks — Brady Parks [guitar, vocals], Sydney Macfarlane [keys, vocals], Cam Brannelly [drums], and Megan Parks [violin] — have quietly grown into an independent phenomenon with roots embedded in blissful pop, cinematic electronics, organic orchestration, and rock energy. Racking up over 100 million total streams, selling out headline shows on tour, and acclaimed by NPR, Paste, Atwood Magazine, PopMatters, and more, the group bloom like never before on their aptly titled independent fourth full-length, Wildflower.
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Summer Shakespeare Festival
2021-09-16 17:30 - 2021-09-19 22:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The 33-year tradition of “Shakespeare in the Park” will return to the Yard at oneC1TY this summer. The Festival will open August 12 and run for 5 weeks in Nashville and 1 week in Franklin, and include two productions by two great playwrights. August Wilson’s JITNEY, directed by Chuck Smith, from the Goodman Theater in Chicago will play the first two weeks in collaboration with Kennie Playhouse Theatre, followed by 12th NIGHT by William Shakespeare, directed by Jim Warren, founding Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center. This family-(and dog)-friendly Nashville tradition includes a nightly pre-show concert series, “Insight” scholar-led discussions, NSF Apprentice Company performances, food trucks, and more!
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Jonas Brothers: The Remember This Tour
2021-09-16 19:00 - 2021-09-17 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jonas Brothers live in concert, alongside special guest Kelsea Ballerini at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN.
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater is the premier entertainment experience south of Nashville.
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Max Weinberg's Jukebox
2021-09-17 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Performing over 220 shows since April of 2017, Max Weinberg’s Jukebox continues to barnstorm the country, blasting out the hits!
As Chuck Berry instructed us in his classic “School Days,”…drop the coin right into the slot” audiences have thoroughly embraced the idea of picking and calling out the songs the band pays—in real time and in a variety of intimate venues. From Beatles to Bruce and Stones to Steppenwolf the band infuses these classics with the respect the songs deserve. As one fan said, “It’s not a concert—it’s a party! The bar was packed!”
But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what Marc Steczyk, director of the Lincoln Amphitheater, in Indiana, had to say:
“Max Weinberg’s Jukebox was one of the most interactive, energetic performances that we’ve ever had at the Lincoln Amphitheater! Max, literally, leaves the stage to be amongst the crowd—his fans—and lets them pick the set list from a scrolling list of 300+ songs…and they play it…on the spot…spot on! Max is a pro’s pro, as was his entire band—tremendously professional to work with and a great asset to our entire performance series!”
Max is most widely known as widely known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and as the bandleader for Conan O’Brien on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.
VIP Private Meet and Greet

Photo op with Max
Bring up to two items for personalized autographs

NOTE: VIP Meet & Greet ticket must be purchased IN ADDITION to a ticket for the 8:00 PM concert. This will be verified after purchase.
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