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FT Live: The Weight Band - featuring members of The Band and the Levon Helm Band
2021-10-16 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
This concert has been rescheduled for October 16, 2021. All previously purchased tickets have been automatically transferred to the new date.
We thank you for your continued support and patronage of the Franklin Theatre and remain committed to bringing you the best entertainment experience, while also seeing to the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, artists, and visitors during the coronavirus outbreak.

Performing their current album, World Gone Mad, as well as classic songs of The Band, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band and the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group.
Years of touring have seen The Weight Band revive “The Woodstock Sound,” keeping the spirit of Americana/Roots Rock alive for audiences of all ages. They continue to keep the sound vibrant by releasing new music, evidenced by the album World Gone Mad(February 2018.) Their live set features Weight Band songs from the new album as well as fan favorites from The Band’s treasured catalog, including “Up On Cripple Creek,” “The Weight,” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.”
The Weight Band includes Brian Mitchell (The Levon Helm Band), Michael Bram (Jason Mraz), Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts Band), and Albert Rogers (The Jim Weider Band). With a US and international tour schedule slated for 2019 and beyond, The Weight Band complements The Band’s timeless legacy while pushing the music forward for new audiences.
Billboard, Relix Magazine, and others have taken notice, as have generations of The Band fans who have yearned for new material since their last studio release almost 20 years ago. The Boston Globe proclaims World Gone Mad “strikes a chord between past & present,” and the Chicago Tribune says “The Weight carries on where The Band left off.” Goldmine Magazine cited World Gone Mad as one of the best indie albums of 2018, saying the group “effectively revives and recreates The Band’s original rustic sound as a successor [and] keeps that arcane spirit alive!”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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Juke of June
2021-10-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Mockingbird Theater, 230 Franklin Road, Building 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Juke of June
Juke of June w/Sewing Club/ Olivia Grasso/ & Zack Whisler

Thursday, October 21
7:00pm – 10:30pm CDT
The Mockingbird Theater
230 Franklin Rd Bldg 6, Franklin, TN 37064

The Mockingbird Theater is Franklin Tennessee’s best live music venue!
The Mockingbird Theater offers a full bar — serving beer, wine, spirits, and food — as well as special events and productions, with an emphasis on live music. The space hosts bands of all genres on a regular basis.
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Fall Festival - Spring Hill
2021-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Spring Hill Enrichment Academy, 762 Beechcroft Rd. Spring Hill, TN, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Spring Hill Enrichment Academy is hosting a fall festival! Enjoy trunk-or-treating, pumpkin painting, fun, music, and food trucks! Donate candy for a discount to the event!

Button Ball 2021
2021-10-23 18:00 - 22:30 | Homestead Manor, 4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson's Station, TN, 37179, United States
Button Ball is an annual black tie gala fundraiser that is always a memorable event
This event is the Davis House Child Advocacy Center’s largest fundraiser throughout the year, with 450+ people in attendance. With previous guest speakers such as Elizabeth Smart and R.A. Dickey, it is a night you won’t soon forget! This year’s event features Gold Medal Gymnast Aly Raisman! The event its held at Homestead Manor in Thompson’s Station.
THE AGENDA

6:00pm – 7:00pm – Cocktail Reception
7:00pm – 8:00pm – Dinner
8:00pm – 8:45pm – Conversation with ALY RAISMAN
8:45pm – 9:15pm – VIP Meet & Greet / Dessert / Video / Musical Performance
9:15pm – Break / Make final silent auction bids
9:30pm – Close silent auction / Live auction begins

Davis House CAC is monitoring the COVID-19 situation in our community very closely. At this time, Button Ball 2021 will take place as planned and is being coordinated as a largely outdoor event. As we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests, participants, regardless of vaccination status, are encouraged to wear masks in communal spaces. All guests must complete a pre-event waiver, which will be emailed to the primary ticket holder and everyone else for whom we have a registered email address the week of the event. Davis House reserves the right to adjust our event’s COVID protocols in accordance with federal, state, and local public health guidance at the time of the gala.
About Davis House Child Advocacy Center
We provide trauma-informed care and education to children, families and our community as they navigate through the world of abuse.
About Homestead Mannor
An historic property situated on 50 acres of land steeped in local history, the ca. 1819 Homestead Manor property is a multi-layer hospitality concept, offering a wealth of, entertainment and event opportunities to the community. Built in the middle of Homestead’s pastoral surroundings, The Barn at Homestead lends another dimension to the property with a rustic-style structure that elevates wedding celebrations and community gatherings.

Halloween Ghost Tours
2021-10-23 18:00 - 2021-10-24 18:00 | Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Halloween Ghost Tours in Franklin at the Lotz House
The guided 90-minute ghost tour will be held Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at 6:00 and then there will be three tours on Halloween at 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31.

The Great Gras Grub
2021-10-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Battle Mountain Farm, 6915 Arno-Allisona Road, College Grove, TN, 37064, United States
My Friend’s House is excited to announce a new family-friendly event that will serve as the kick-off of our Mardi Gras Ball season.
On Sunday, October 24th, we are hosting the Great Gras Grub at Battle Mountain Farm in College Grove from 5 to 9 p.m. We will be serving a delicious all-you-can-eat Shrimp Boil complete with beer, wine, drinks, and dessert, set to the sounds of lively Cajun music.
All proceeds benefit My Friend’s House. Tickets are limited and start at $35 a piece, so purchase them now at https://myfriendshousetn.org/the-great-gras-grub.
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Stand Up for Waves
2021-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join Waves for an evening of laughs as Dusty Slay takes the stage at Stand Up for Waves. This new and exciting event will take place at Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin in downtown Franklin, TN.
A catered dinner will be available to attendees as well beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic, must 21 years of age and older to drink alcohol).
Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive for dinner prior to the start of the program.
Waves is excited to have Dusty Slay headline this event. With his own Comedy Central Special, Slay was the youngest comedian to perform at The Grand Ole Opry Stage. In 2019, he was named on Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch. Waves is excited to welcome him Franklin for an evening of stand-up.
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FT Live: An Evening with Rodney Crowell
2021-10-27 20:00 - 2021-10-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
With more than 40 years of American roots music under his belt, Texas native RODNEY CROWELL is a two-time Grammy Award winner with five Number One hits of his own, six Americana Music Association Awards including their Lifetime Achievement For Songwriter Award and a legacy of songwriting excellence which has made him an icon among giants.
With strong roots in country music, Crowell has written chart-topping hits for the likes of Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Keith Urban and more. But owing to the distinctly universal, literary quality of his writing, has also penned beloved songs for artists as diverse as Bob Seger, Etta James, the Grateful Dead, John Denver, Jimmy Buffett and countless others.A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Crowell is also the author of the acclaimed memoir, Chinaberry Sidewalks, and teamed up with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr for Kin: Songs by Mary Karr & Rodney Crowell in 2012, with Karr saying of her collaborator, “Like Hank Williams or Townes Van Zandt or Miss Lucinda, he writes and croons with a poet’s economy and a well digger’s deep heart.” Crowell was honored with ASCAP’s prestigious Founder’s Award in 2017, and that same year released the album?Close Ties, which spawned another Grammy nomination for “It Ain’t Over Yet” with Rosanne Cash and John Paul White in the category of Best Americana Song. In 2018, Rodney opened his own record label, RC1 Records. He has released Acoustic Classics, TEXAS and his upcoming project, Triage, will be out July 23, 2021.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Pals
2021-10-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Kids Activity in Franklin – Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Pals with Kris Salva

Come create a spooky and spectacular glow-in-the-dark painting with artist Kris Salva! Bring your favorite pal (grandparent/grandchild, best friends, siblings, etc.) to create this fun Halloween themed project with you. One person registers and the other person comes along for the paint pal experience! Images will be drawn on a canvas and ready for the glow-in-the-dark treatment! You and your paint pal are guaranteed a fun time and pride in a unique painting project! Limited spaces available; pre-registration is required. All cancellations must be processed with Shannon; any cancellation, barring an emergency, requires a 48 hour notice.
Ages: 8 and above

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Skate Night (Halloween Special)
2021-10-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd W, Fairview, TN, 37067, United States
Bring your own skates for a fun night at the Fairview Recreation Complex. Wear your favorite costume! Participants will be able to enter the raffle to win a prize. For more information call 615-799-9331.
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Randall King in Concert
2021-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Nashville Palace, 2611 McGavock Pk., Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Randall King is “Tuggin’ On Our Heartstrings” at the Nashville Palace Oct. 29th! Open dance floor for good honky tonk fun!

SHPD Trunk-or-Treat
2021-10-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Fischer Park at Port Royal, 4285 Port Royal Road, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
The SHPD will be hosting a “Trunk or Treat” event at Fischer Park in Spring Hill. We will have police vehicles on site as well as games and other to be determined activities.
For more information contact Officer Herb Rosa at hrosa@springhilltn.org
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Red Phone Booth Annual Halloween Party
2021-10-30 17:00 - 23:00 | Red Phone Booth, 136 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Red Phone Booth Annual Halloween Party hosted on Saturday, October 30, at 5:00pm. Includes welcome cocktails, dinner, prizes, games, and drink specials!

Mike Borgia
2021-10-30 17:30 | The Legendary Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor, 214 S. Margin Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Veteran songwriter Mike Borgia returns with guest players to Kimbros in downtown Franklin for a full band experience.
Genre: Folk, Americana, blues, rock.
18+ Tickets $10- Limited seating (First come first serve)
Doors 5:30PM
Showtime: 6PM to 8PM
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ALL HALLOWS EVE COSTUME BALL!
2021-10-30 18:42 - 23:11 | The Bunganut Pig Bar & Restaurant, 1143 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Best Halloween Party in Franklin, TN! Join Us!!

JOIN US FOR A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT at the Haunted Villages of Carters Court in Historic Franklin TN! (Bunganut Pig)
Hosted By: Laurie Marks, MaryAnn Palise & Mark Rindermann. Tickets are Going Fast & Space is Limited! Get them Now Before they’re Gone.
Early Birds $20 Until Oct. 20.
What the Cat Dragged In: $25 until Oct. 30
DANCING in THE DUNGEON!
Fortune Telling in the ENCHANTED GARDENS AND Testing Your Luck at WICKED GAMES.
Enjoying Spirits, Libations and (no name) Confessions in the PURGATORY PARLOR.
Music, Costume Contest, Fun & Prizes in the TRICK AND TREAT FUNHOUSE.
This is an ADULTS ONLY Party and Costumes are Mandatory for Entry..So Bring It!
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Halloween Ghost Tours
2021-10-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
FRANKLIN, TN HALLOWEEN GHOST TOURS AT THE LOTZ HOUSE
The Lotz House announced they will host three evening ghost tours of the house on Halloween slated for Saturday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Guests will have the chance to experience the Civil War spirits and other unexplained phenomenon that are said to haunt the historic home. The Lotz House has been featured on the Travel Channel’s “Haunted Live” as well as Travel Channel’s “The Most Terrifying Places in America.”
Visitors may also make reservations for other nights. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 7 – 13. The Lotz House adheres to Tennessee’s Covid-19 guidelines and protocols for the safety of visitors. Lotz House staff wear masks and ask that all visitors wear masks as well. To purchase tickets, call 615-790-7190.
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Happy Spazoween
2021-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Scoreboard Bar & Grill, 2408 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Join us at Scoreboard for “Happy Spazoween” with a live performance from the Spazmatics! Costume Contests with $5,000 worth in prizes such as Predator tickets, Titans tickets, and cash.
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The EXOTICS at Kings Dining & Entertainment
2021-11-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Kings Dining & Entertainment – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Boulevard, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The EXOTICS Band at the Whiskey Room Live in FRANKLIN

The EXOTICS in the Whiskey Room Live at KINGS
Friday, November 5 at 8:00PM
TICKETS : $20 online (plus fees) with credit/debit cards or $20 (CASH ONLY) at the door.
DOORS OPEN at 7:00 – Arrive early to get a good seat!
Mention The Exotics to many Franklin, Nashville and Middle Tennessee natives who were coming of age in the ’60s and early ’70s and they immediately recall good times at high school dances, outdoor driveway “combos” at a friend’s house, summer pool parties at Willow Plunge and college fraternity and sorority events.
The original Exotics were four friends from Franklin and Columbia Tennessee, three of whom attended Battle Ground Academy. When paired with the Spidells, four Nashville soul singers who performed sets backed by the Exotics, it became a not-to-miss happening. The Exotics were known throughout the Southeast and, in addition to dances, performed shows in Neyland Stadium, Vanderbilt Stadium and even the old Sugar Bowl Stadium in New Orleans.
Three of the four original Exotics have continued the tradition following the death of guitarist Billy Adair who, along with his best friend, Glenn Crowell started the band over 55 years ago. The fun and joy of the music from this era is hard to ignore so the band continues its legacy with band members Loy Hardcastle (drums and vocals), Jeff Cook (keys, sax and vocals), Glenn Crowell (bass and lead vocals), and Marty Crum (guitar and vocals), along with Steve Smartt and Jim Williamson, who joined the Exotics horn section in the late ’60s. They have remained “best of friends” for all these years and continue to play club dates, wedding receptions, school reunions, birthday parties, anniversaries, and street festivals.

20th Anniversary Wine Down Main Street
2021-11-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Wine Down Main Street voted best fundraising event in Williamson County, 10+ consecutive years!
Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Historic Square in Downtown Franklin and along Main Street
Voted Best Charity Fundraiser by The Sizzle Awards and Voted Best Charity Event in the Williamson’s Best Awards
Mark your calendars, call your friends and book the babysitter, the 20th Anniversary Wine Down Main Street is set for Saturday, November 6th. The “Best Night Out All Year” will take place from 7:00 to 10 PM. VIP guests will be treated to a private food and wine-tasting experience from 7 to 10 PM in the Historic Franklin Theatre. Lipman Brothers, Nashville’s oldest and largest distributor of wine and spirits is the official wine sponsor. This unique wine tasting event takes place along historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee. Just 20 miles south of Nashville, more than 30 shops will play host to wines from around the world. Participants taste wines, shop, and sample food from area restaurants all while listening to great live music. Proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales for this event will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee.
For over 118 years, BGCMT has been in the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social, and family circumstances. We have actively sought to enrich the lives of girls and boys, ages 5-18 years old, which other youth agencies have difficulty reaching. We are dedicated to ensuring our community’s disadvantaged children and teens have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures.

Shaun Cassidy, An Intimate Evening of Music and Storytelling, A Benefit for Studio Tenn
2021-11-13 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Shaun Cassidy is an American writer, producer, actor and singer. After making his name as a performer, Cassidy went on to create, write, and/or produce a number of critically acclaimed television series including AMERICAN GOTHIC (produced with Sam Raimi), ROAR (starring a then unknown Heath Ledger), COLD CASE, COVER ME, THE AGENCY, BLUE BLOODS, INVASION, and EMERALD CITY. Cassidy currently serves as executive producer and writer for the hit NBC series NEW AMSTERDAM.
The son of Tony award winning actor Jack Cassidy and Academy award winner Shirley Jones (and half-brother of the late singer/actor David Cassidy), Shaun grew up in Los Angeles and New York City. While still in high school, he signed a contract with Warner Brothers records. This led to three multi-platinum albums and numerous top ten hits including “Da Doo Ron Ron”, “That’s Rock n’ Roll”, “Hey Deanie”, and “Do You Believe In Magic?” Cassidy received a Grammy nomination for his efforts and performed at every major arena in the country including Houston’s Astrodome and New York’s Madison Square Garden. Almost concurrently, he starred in the ABC television series THE HARDY BOYS MYSTERIES. While appearing on Broadway in the hit musical BLOOD BROTHERS, Shaun wrote his first television pilot, AMERICAN GOTHIC. When the show debuted, The New York Times called it “The most original new show of the season.”
In 2019, Cassidy took his self-penned music and storytelling show, THE MAGIC OF A MIDNIGHT SKY, to the stage. He played to SRO crowds nationwide, and last year, in collaboration with No Kid Hungry, he successfully introduced a collection of fine wines, MY FIRST CRUSH, which donates two dollars per bottle to feed hungry children nationwide.
Currently working under an exclusive long term development deal with NBC/Universal television, Shaun makes his home in the wine country of Santa Barbara with his wife, Tracey, their four children, and more animals than he can count.
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Franklin Theatre Live: Edwin McCain
2021-11-14 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Called the “great American romantic” by the New York Times, Edwin McCain has built an enviable career over the past 20 years by balancing his massive pop success with the year-round touring schedule of a tireless troubadour. His hit songs, authentic spirit and surprisingly affable sense of humor keep fans coming back time and time again for nights that feel more like parties with old friends than rock concerts. After recording two of the biggest love songs in the history of pop music and experiencing the success that comes with a television show on Animal Planet (Flipping Ships), McCain now performs upwards of 100 shows annually throughout the US as a solo artist, with his full band or his acoustic trio. Recently, he’s added orchestras to his repertoire, performing with symphonies in select markets where he brings his powerful songs to majestic new heights.
“The 15-year-old me would have crawled through a river of fire to be the 48-year-old singer/songwriter that I am today, and I remember that. I am incredibly grateful to be able to do this” McCain said.
Those enduring love songs (and wedding must-haves) “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More” aren’t just for the romantic at heart; “American Idol” and “The Voice” contestants turn to Edwin’s ballads every single year to help them win over judges and fans alike (just ask last season’s AI winner, Nick Fradiani). Even Justin Bieber has been known to belt out “I’ll Be” during his own concerts.
2018 marked the 20th year of the success of “I’ll Be,” which topped the Billboard charts in 1998 and has proven to be a timeless classic over the past two decades. Visit www.edwin.com.
A part of The Franklin Theatre Live Series sponsored by Jackson.
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Limitless Book Tour with Mallory Weggemann
2021-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | EVEREVE – Downtown Franklin, 415 Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for a night with Mallory Weggemann, author and 5-Time Paralympic Medalist, hosted by EVEREVE Co-Founder + Co-CEO, Megan Tamte.

When: November 15, 6-8PM
Where: EVEREVE – Franklin
415 Main St
Franklin, TN 37064
What: Book reading, book signing, fall styling and so much more.
Plus: Enjoy15% off everything!
Ticket price includes a copy of Mallory’s book, Limitless, sips and snacks.

Franklin Theatre Live: Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch
2021-11-16 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
It’s a cross between “The Voice” and “The Tonight Show!” Jim Caruso’s Cast Party is a wildly popular happening that has brought Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the legendary Birdland in New York City every Monday night since 2003. It is the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with show folk and the people who love them. Cast Party is a hilariously impromptu open mic/variety show where showbiz superstars and up-and-comers deliver jaw-dropping musical performances and razzle-dazzle.
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Special Event! Wine Wednesday
2021-11-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Black Diamond Culinary, 6050 Maysbrook Ln., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
We will be featuring beautiful French wines and pairing them with ‘The Peoples Champ’, Nathan Gifford of Giffords Smoked Bacon & Prime South Meats Charcuterie Boards, and heavy appetizers! Additionally, local home chef, Fatema Chaklasi will be demonstrating and cooking traditional Murgh Makhani- better known as Butter Chicken (curry of chicken in a spiced tomato, butter, and cream sauce) on naan bread. Also, local artist, Olga Alexeeva, and gallery owner of O Gallery Art in Nashville will be painting and doing art demonstrations for those that would like to participate.
Be sure to book your spot as spaces are limited! We’d love for you to enter into your holiday season with a festive event!
What is Black Diamond Culinary?
Whether you want to start from scratch and learn basic cooking skills, or you just want to expand your culinary knowledge, we’ll have a class just for you! We welcome small or large groups, friends, and family, or make it a date night or girls’ night out! Great cooking isn’t just about recipes, it’s about technique. In our classes, you’ll work together amongst your peers in a fun, hands-on environment learning various cuisines, and disciplines led by Chef Kris.
Let us teach you how to make the best dishes, and show you how surprisingly simple it can be done.
Discover how fun & rewarding it can be to share your passion for cooking!
Break away from a traditional dinner party and bring your guests to an elegant & educational dining experience that everyone will rave about for years to come. We’re available for Private Events i.e., Fundraisers, Networking Events, Team Building/Brainstorming Sessions, Holiday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Board Meetings, Reunions, Birthday Parties, Cocktail Parties & Mixers!
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FT Live: Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
2021-11-18 20:00 - 2021-11-19 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
One of the most successful musical groups of the sixties, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap achieved worldwide prominence with six consecutive gold records and with more records selling in 1968 than any other recording act … including the Beatles. Signature hits include, “Young Girl,” “Woman Woman,” “Lady Willpower” and “Over You.” Their “Greatest Hits” album is one of CBS’s best-selling “Collector’s Series” albums today. Puckett, known for his powerful and unmistakable voice, is one of a few artists whose first five releases went Gold. Not even Elvis accomplished this.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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Owl Prowl
2021-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Friday, November 19, 2021
$20/person
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (gates open at 4pm for picnicking)
Join us for an owl prowling and howling night hike. Come early to picnic in the Russell Gathering Pavilion then adjourn to the woods for a lesson in naked eye astronomy and calling in wild owls. Will they answer? No flashlights please! Must be nine years old to attend.
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Franklin Theatre Live: Lee Roy Parnell & The Hot Links 25th Anniversary Bash
2021-11-20 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
This 25th Anniversary Bash reunites Lee Roy Parnell & The Hot Links featuring Steve Mackey, James Pennebaker, Kevin McKendree & Lynn Williams.
No Depression may have said it best when they called Lee Roy Parnell “a fine writer blessed with a rich, soulful vocal delivery and a blistering array of guitar chops drawn almost equally from Texas blues, Memphis soul, and Southern rock traditions.” After honing his skills over more than a decade of playing clubs in Austin, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, and New York, the triple-threat Americana/Blues-Rock artist known for his guitar prowess (particularly slide guitar), smooth soul-drenched voice, and top-shelf songwriting skills laid a new foundation in Nashville. After earning a regular spot at the famed Bluebird Café and a publishing contract, Parnell launched his solo career on Arista Records, which produced many country hits including “A Little Bit Of You” (#1 hit); “What Kind of Fools Do You Think I Am” & “Tender Moment” (#2 hits), and four other Top 10 hits: “Love Without Mercy,” “On The Road,” “I’m Holding My Own,” and “Heart’s Desire.” His Top 15 hits include “When A Woman Loves A Man” (with Trisha Yearwood) and “Giving Water To A Drowning Man.” Parnell has earned two GRAMMY® Award nominations for his instrumental tracks, “Cat Walk” (with Flaco Jiménez) and “Mama, Screw Your Wig On Tight” and was nominated for the CMA Vocal Event of the Year on “John the Revelator” (with The Fairfield Four).
He has received widespread acclaim as a guitar slinger. Gibson has honored Parnell with the creation and production of the Lee Roy Parnell Signature ’57 Les Paul Goldtop guitar, modeled after the only guitar Parnell owned from the time he was 15 years old until he was well into his 30’s. In 2019, Gibson and Parnell collaborated once again on the Lee Roy Parnell Signature 1959 Les Paul Standard. During his storied career, Parnell has toured/collaborated with many music legends including The Allman Brothers Band, Merle Haggard, Delbert McClinton, and Bonnie Raitt. In 2011, Parnell was presented with his most cherished honor: being inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, joining the likes of such talented composers as Kris Kristofferson, Rodney Crowell, JD Souther, Willie Nelson, Guy Clark, and many other legendary singer/songwriters. In 2017, Parnell released his first new album in over a decade — the highly-anticipated and critically-acclaimed Midnight Believer — on Vector Recordings/BFD. Parnell produced the album and co-wrote all 10 songs with award-winning songwriter Greg Barnhill, including the poignant, yet hopeful “Sunny Days,” which features a special guest appearance by The Fairfield Four. Midnight Believer made All Music’s “Best of 2017 Favorite Blues Albums” list. In addition to solo tour dates and frequent appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, Parnell has recently toured with Guitar Army alongside fellow world-class guitarists John Jorgenson and Joe Robinson. Parnell is currently working on new music for a future release.

Franklin Theatre Live: Gary Morris
2021-11-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Live Performance:
Music

Gary Morris is known world-wide for his vocal mastery, able to hold audiences mesmerized and overwhelmed by the pure beauty and inspiration of his voice. His recording career garnered five #1 and 16 Top 10 singles, including “Why Lady Why,” “The Love She Found in Me” and “Baby Bye Bye.” Morris’ original rendition of the classic “Wind Beneath My Wings” won both the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music “Song of the Year” awards. Morris was also named Billboard’s “Male Artist of the Year” early in his career. At the height of his Nashville recording career, the Texas-bred tenor was tapped to play the lead role of Jean Valjean in Broadway’s epic hit “Les Misérables,” to critical acclaim. This role led to a Drama Desk Award nomination. His famous rendition of “Bring Him Home” on the platinum-selling, Grammy Award-winning international cast album resulted in a Command Performance by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Additional Broadway roles include Rodolfo in the production of Puccini’s opera “La Bohéme” opposite of Linda Ronstadt.
Morris’ love of the great outdoors, combined with his respect and compassion for veterans, has resulted in his affiliation with Fly Fishers International and its Abilene Fly Fishers club. Gary’s passion for wounded veterans also motivated him to make his Mountain Spirit Ranch a place where veterans suffering from PTSD can experience the therapeutic properties of the serene sport of fly fishing to treat PTSD and other combat-related conditions. Morris has hunted on all seven continents. He also hosted a TV show on The Nashville Network called North American Sportsman, which ran for five seasons and featured many celebrity guests including Bryant Gumbel and Troy Aikman.
Whether he is melting hearts with this voice and music, amazing New York City critics with his acting, using his outdoor experience to teach others respect for the environment, or using his gifts to help our wounded service men and women through a difficult time in their lives, there is no doubt Gary Morris is impacting the world with his gifts and passion.
This performance will feature Gary’s hits, new songs, and some holiday classics as well.
Visit garymorris.com for more.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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FrankTown Festival of Lights
2021-11-25 17:00 - 2021-12-26 21:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come experience FrankTown Festival of Lights for family fun with the annual Williamson County drive-thru holiday light display
The 2021 FrankTown Festival of Lights will take place Thursday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Dec. 26, from 5-9 p.m. nightly at the Williamson County Agricultural Center in Franklin. The only drive-through holiday lights spectacular in Williamson County, this year’s FrankTown Festival of Lights will feature over 200 displays that are synchronized to Christmas classics that guests can listen to on the radio as they enjoy the mile-long route.
Highlights of this year’s FrankTown Festival of Lights include:

Walkin’ Wednesdays (Dec. 1, 8, 15): with a special time for those who want to get a little exercise and enjoy walking the lighted route from 5-6:30 p.m. followed by regular car tours from 7-9 p.m.

A variety of concessions are available including smores kits, funnel cakes, caramel apples, hot dogs, nachos, hot chocolate and more!

Guests can also take a picture with a 30-foot Christmas tree decorated with more than 3,000 lights.

Tickets are $25 for a passenger vehicle (car, SUV, truck); $45 for a 12-15 passenger vehicle; and $100 for a commercial or charter vehicle (van, bus, limo).
ADMISSION IS FROM 5 PM – 9 PM EACH NIGHT.
ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE WORK OF FRANKTOWN OPEN HEARTS.
FrankTown Open Hearts is a nonprofit ministry in Franklin, Tennessee, that spiritually, emotionally, and physically enhances the lives of at-risk youth through mentoring and equipping them with life skills, offering spiritual development and academic tutoring services. Through hands-on programming, the organization seeks to inspire confident, empowered young adults to lead fulfilled lives. Learn more at FrankTownOpenHearts.com

A Christmas Story
2021-11-26 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
A Christmas Story (PG) – The Franklin Theatre

In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.

Genre: Comedy, Family, Holiday, Classic

More information below.
