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An Evening with Holocaust Survivor Ben Stern
2021-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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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Free Line Dancing Workout
2021-07-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Country Fusion, 2416 Music Valley Dr, Suite 142, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Free Line Dancing Workout at Country Fusion
Country Fusion, Nashville’s first and only line dancing workout, is celebrating the studio’s soft opening on Friday, July 2. Come try a FREE line dancing workout class before the studio officially opens on July 15. At Country Fusion, participants of all ages and experience levels can engage in 50-minute LIIT (low-intensity interval training) classes that burn an average of 500 calories per session. The fitness program is based on classic and new country line dances and infuses four wild card, non-country dances, such as swing, bachata, salsa, merengue and more. Learn line dances to take to the dance floor!
More information for this event below!

Franklin on the Fourth
2021-07-04 11:00 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Patriotic 4th of July Festival in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee, sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club, with arts, crafts, food, and entertainment!
This year’s 4th of July Celebration, will focus on family fun including, great music, quality crafts, tasty food, and antique cars.
Fourteen miles and 100 years from Nashville, Downtown Franklin, Tennessee is an oasis of Southern hospitality housed in a 16-block National Register district of antique shops, gift and book stores, art galleries, boutiques, lovingly restored homes and more. It boasts an award-winning Main Street, brick sidewalks, and a stunning collection of Victorian buildings. This event is coordinated by The Franklin Lions Club in conjunction with the City of Franklin, and benefits The Franklin Lions Club

2021 Timeline for Franklin on the Fourth
11:00 a.m. Festival Begins
“Bluegrass”
11:15 a.m. “Band”
1:30 p.m. “Band”
2:45 p.m. “Band”
4:00 p.m. – “Band”
4:45 p.m. Line up for the Children’s parade begins
5:00 p.m. Children’s parade begins with and the “Dixie Strutters” Band.
5:15 p.m. Speech’s, Recognitions, Pledge, Anthem, “Dixie Strutters” Band
6:30 p.m. Headlining Band
8:00 p.m. Festival Ends

The Children’s parade begins at 5:00 p.m.

You can sign up for the children’s parade all day long at the Lions Club Booth on the square. It’s Free! Line up for the parade begins at 4:45 p.m. on 4th Avenue South.

The entertainment to be announced on website!

The event concludes with an incredible fireworks display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm.
More information below.

Red, White and Boom July 4th Celebration
2021-07-04 17:00 - 22:00 | Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Red, White and Boom July 4th Celebration – Brentwood Summer Concert Series
We hope to see you on July 4th as live music and fireworks returns to Crockett Park!
The 33rd Annual Independence Day Celebration at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater will take place from 5pm to 10 pm on Sunday July 4, 2021. The celebration, “Red, White and Boom in Brentwood” will feature Tim Akers and the Smoking Section as the evening’s live music. Food trucks will begin serving food at 5pm, with music starting at 7pm and fireworks at 9pm. Admission is free thanks to our 2021 sponsors which include our title sponsor Tractor Supply Company. “As a rural lifestyle retailer, Tractor Supply is a company that values community and coming together with neighbors to celebrate shared interests,” said Mary Winn Pilkington, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Public Relations at Tractor Supply Company. “As someone who both lives and works in Brentwood, I am glad we are able to join again with our neighbors and enjoy the Summer Concert Series. On behalf of Tractor Supply, we hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend celebrating our nation’s birthday.”
Other sponsors include the Hill Center, Wilson Bank and Trust, the YMCA, Brentwood Academy, Shaub Construction Company, SSR, Gresham Smith, Trustcore, Zeitlin Sotheby’s, TMPartners, Reliant Bank and our media sponsor Mix 92.9. Brentwood Mayor Rhea Little said, “we thank all our sponsors, the local business community, residents, bands and City staff who make the summer concerts a success year after year. It is wonderful to return to live music for July 4th in Crockett Park this year after the COVID pandemic forced us to cancel the 2020 celebration.”
For the first time in 33 years, the City’s July 4th event will have a different band on stage. Tim Akers and the Smoking Section will move in for the Kadillacs who previously performed at the Brentwood Independence Day Celebration every year since 1987. Tim Akers and his band debuted in Brentwood at BrentFest in 2019 in celebration of the City’s 50th year of incorporation as a City. Akers, whose nick name is the “Grand Master of Funk” and his band rocked the amphitheater. His work as a studio session player has landed him on recordings for Kid Rock, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald (including the Platinum selling “Motown” record), Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Megadeth, Michael Bolton, Rascal Flatts, SHeDAISY, Jewel, LeAnn Rimes, Trace Adkins, Glen Campbell, Barry Manilow, and Joss Stone to name a few. The band is made up of fifteen plus musicians and it is hard to not get up and dance during their lively performance. Akers said, “we are very excited to return to Crockett Park for the 4th! We hope you join us while we play all the funkiest, danciest music you’ve ever heard! We will throw down some Earth, Wind, & Fire, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, and a whole lot more! Bring your dancin’ shoes because we don’t play no slow songs.” There will be a special performance of the National Anthem by Lou Galterio. Lou is known for his ‘golden voice’ and his amazing rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. His powerful voice has led him to many opportunities to sing for the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, and Major League Baseball. Galterio has also sung in front of the President of the United States, on Monday Night Football, and for our U.S. Military and Veterans. He most recently performed at Crockett Park in 2019.
July 4th Lineup
5 pm Food Trucks
7 pm Tim Akers and the Smoking Section
9 pm Fireworks
9:25pm Music resumes
Several food trucks will be lined up around the park to serve food beginning at 5pm. Savory trucks include Chances Chicago Hot Dog, Gypsey Crepe Company, It’z A Philly Thing, Hoss Burgers, The Love Bus, Nashville Chicken and Waffles, Roadhouse Grille, The Rolling Recipe, Smokin Butz, and Zanders Woodfired Pizza. Sweet trucks include Boro Bakery, Bradley’s Curbside Creamery and Blue Monkey Shaved Ice. A twenty to twenty-five-minute firework show will begin at 9pm. The band will resume playing afterwards to help allow some of the crowd to disperse. If there is lightning, strong wind or continuous rain between 7– 9pm, the fireworks, and possibly the entire event will be canceled or postponed. We encourage anyone planning to attend the event to text “Fourth” to 888-777 to receive event specific alerts about traffic, weather, or other safety information.
Learn more about the 2021 Summer Concert Season https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/summer-concert-series
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4th of July Fireworks Show
2021-07-04 18:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin on the Fourth is a patriotic festival in Downtown Franklin, sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club, with arts, crafts, food, and entertainment. The event concludes with an incredible fireworks display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm.
Franklin, TN — Thousands are expected to attend the popular Franklin on the Fourth Fireworks celebration on the square happening Monday, July 4th in Franklin and sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club.
No alcohol is allowed in City Parks. Fireworks and sparklers are illegal within Franklin City limits and are strictly prohibited in City Parks. The grass is dry in the park and sparks or flames could easily start a fire.
For more information about the Franklin Lions Club and TN events click here!
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Full Draw Film Tour 2021
2021-07-07 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
General Admission ADULTS: $17 advanced, $20 at the door CHILDREN ages 4-17: $8 advanced, $10 at the door

Return to the Wild!
Bring your crew and join other social distancing experts!! Our 2021 Films will take you on a wild ride of adventure all across North America! Sit back enjoy the show and who knows you may just take home some new hunting gear!

FT Live: The Isaacs
2021-07-09 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Isaacs are a Nashville based, multi-award winning family group, consisting of siblings Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman, and their mother, Lily Isaacs, who is the daughter of Polish, Jewish Holocaust survivors. The band’s unique style showcases tight family harmony and blends their multi-genre musical influences of bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, country, and southern gospel. Known for their high profile collaborations, The Isaacs biggest fans and contemporaries include Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, Alabama, Big & Rich, Trisha Yearwood, Merle Haggard, Don Williams, Paul Simon, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Ralph Stanley, Mark Lowry and Dailey & Vincent.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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FT Live: James Gregory
2021-07-10 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
James Gregory is back with his “Crock Pots and Chicken Legs Tour!
The veteran comedian continues to entertain sell out crowds with his down-home, hilarious comedy experience. Much of his humor is centered on brilliant observations of crazy relatives and people obsessed with the slightest change in weather conditions – now referred to as global warming. He delights in poking fun at modern sensitive parents and out-of-control environmentalists.

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.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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