Williamson County Fair
2018-08-03 18:00 - 2018-08-11 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Recognized among the best anywhere by its peers at the state and international levels, with last year’s event winning awards from the Tennessee Association of Fairs and the International Association of Fairs and Expos, the Williamson County Fair is supported by more than 1,800 volunteers, numerous sponsors, its home county and surrounding communities. Featuring numerous attractions, entertainment, and competitive events, the Fair has grown each summer and continues to be a beacon for agricultural education in Williamson County.
The 2018 Williamson County Fair runs August 3rd through 11th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064.
Monday – Thursday: 6:00 PM. – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.

Franklin Art Scene - Downtown Franklin, TN
2018-08-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-10-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-11-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-12-07 18:00 - 21:00
A free, monthly art crawl that takes participants through downtown Franklin’s historic buildings, and celebrates Williamson County’s unique artistic talent!
The first Friday of each month, the Downtown Franklin Association presents the Franklin Art Scene, which includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin. The free event celebrates Williamson County’s local craftsmanship, and provides both the novice and the art connoisseur an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnificent work–from blown glass to turned wood to mixed media and more.
Many of the galleries and working studios serve complimentary refreshments during the evening, and some offer live music.
Art crawl guests may begin at any participating location on the map: Free trolley rides, provided by Williamson Source, circulate among all the stops, and patrons can jump on and off at will from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come be seen at the Scene!
For more information please visit Franklin Art Scene

Agape Animal Ball
2018-08-11 18:00 - 23:00

Glo Getter 8K for United Way
2018-08-18 20:00
When was the last time you ran in the evening under the moonlight? Looking for a new adventure while challenging yourself at an 8K? Grab your friends and come run with the United Way of Williamson County on August 18, 2018 (8/18/18) for the inaugural Glo Getter 8K for United Way, presented by the United Way of Williamson County’s Emerging Leaders United (ELU) young professionals group.
Set to begin with a shotgun start at 8 p.m., this night fun run will offer participants the chance to run the trails at Bicentennial Park by the quaint town of Franklin, TN, while avoiding the daytime heat. Volunteers will hand out glow gear to participants during the race. Participants are welcome to bring their own glow sticks or glow gear. Proceeds from the event will go to support United Way of Williamson County programs that advance health and wellness, accelerate learning and education, and expand financial stability.
Registration is now open. Here we GLOW!
Please visit Glo Getter 8K for United Way for more information.

Contact: Sherry Coss – 615-771-2312 or scoss@uwwc.org

Flavor of Franklin
2018-08-24 18:00 - 22:00
Want to enjoy some of the amazing food available in and around Franklin?
Check out the “Flavor of Franklin” on August 24th. The Flavor of Franklin opens up the Great Americana BBQ weekend with a celebration of the area’s best food and beverages. Over 20 local restaurants and specialty food vendors will be on hand to give you a taste of some amazing food. Imagine sampling tasty appetizers from one restaurant, a bold entre from another and a decadent dessert from a small specialty food vendor. All this while enjoying the evening with friends on the grounds of beautiful Harlinsdale Farms. Live music will be paying on the main stage for your entertainment. Craft beer and cocktails will be for sale at the Flavor of Franklin Bar.
Proceeds from Friday nights Flavor of Franklin will benefit local culinary arts programs. The Franklin BBQ Society is committed to helping local students who dream to become culinary professionals and want to develop the necessary cooking techniques and other skills essential to success in the industry. Tickets for the Flavor of Franklin will be available for $20 online as well as at the gate.
The Flavor of Franklin is hosted by The Franklin BBQ Society and The Franklin Noon Rotary Club (FNRC). The FNRC has dedicated over six decades of service to its community and has distributed over two million dollars to local charities. FNRC continues to produce The Franklin Rodeo, Williamson County’s longest running annual event, celebrating its 70th year.

Great Americana Barbecue Festival
2018-08-25 10:00 - 20:00
The Great Americana Barbecue Festival – Franklin Tennessee
The Great Americana Barbecue Festival will be held at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. visitors will enjoy finger licking good barbecue, prepared by professional pit masters and iron chefs from across the country.
The BBQ festival is hosted by The Franklin BBQ Society and The Franklin Noon Rotary Club (FNRC). Barbecue will take center stage with vendors, grilling demonstrations, a whole hog smoking contest, and a Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned barbecue competition, featuring 80 teams competing in five categories for thousands of dollars in total cash prizes. Festival goers will be able to join in on the judging by selecting the “People’s Champion”.
Patrons will enjoy local artisan flavors from Tennessee distilleries and craft beers (21+). Additionally, the festival will feature live music, craft vendors, a variety of food vendors and a kid’s zone with Touch A Truck. The music stage will feature some of the biggest and brightest young talent Music City has to offer.
See www.GreatAmericanaBBQFestival.com for more information.
Don’t forget to check out the “Flavor of Franklin” on August 24th. The Flavor of Franklin opens up the Great Americana BBQ weekend with a celebration of the area’s best food and beverages.

Made South’s 2018 Southern Whiskey Society
2018-08-25 18:00 - 21:00
Join Made South on Saturday, August 25 for an evening of delicious food & whiskey at the Second Annual Southern Whiskey Society!
Enjoy food tastings from 9 award-winning Southern chefs along with whiskey samples from 30+ different Southern distilleries.
SPECIAL ADD-ON EVENT: On Friday evening, August 24, Made South will be hosting a very special dinner at 404 Kitchen in Nashville, TN in partnership with Four Roses. Only 60 seats are available for this dinner!

FrankTown Open Hearts 2018 Annual Benefit Dinner
2018-09-04 18:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin, TN, September 4, 2018 – Franktown Open Hearts is excited to announce its 10th Annual Fundraiser Dinner to take place on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 at The Factory at Franklin in downtown Franklin, Tennessee.
Picture This! Franktown’s Annual Dinner is celebrating its 10th fundraiser dinner in the Williamson County community. This event highlights the accomplishments of the inner city youth served by Franktown and, during the program, a special surprise when Franktown marks a milestone by giving away its 25th car to a deserving young lady.
This event will take place in Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will conclude at 8 p.m. Members of the press are welcome to arrive at 5 p.m. and stay for the duration of the event.
Learn more about this event by clicking here!

2018 Arts for Animals
2018-09-15 18:30 - 21:30
Art for Animals is an evening of art, wine, food and fun that benefits Pet Community Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit spay and neuter clinic located in East Nashville.
This highly anticipated event has become one of Nashville’s most popular fundraisers, offering an exciting and fun live auction of exclusive artwork, a sprawling silent auction of local gifts and experiences, plus: bar with a signature cocktail, dinner, dedicated seating & entertainment, and more! All proceeds benefit spay + neuter and animal saving programs at Pet Community Center.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
2018-09-22 10:00, 2018-09-23 10:00 - 19:30 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, experience and the desire to create an authentic music festival. In 2015, musician and Franklin, TN resident Kevin Griffin was on a September morning run through The Park at Harlinsdale, a century-old horse farm recently purchased by the City of Franklin. Kevin was so taken by the rolling hills, natural amphitheaters, and breathtaking vistas of the 230-acre farm, he envisioned it as a natural fit for a music festival venue. Considering Franklin’s music and cultural history, Kevin wanted the community to further appreciate combining this with the beauty and rustic quality of Middle Tennessee in the fall, and with the blessing of the City, began to dream up a music festival to do it justice.
The festival has grown in its three years to double down on the music programming, with six stages and heralded lineups year after year, and has expanded its cultural focus by showcasing hundreds of local artisans, restaurants, food trucks and makers that give context and authenticity to the Pilgrimage experience.

2018 - I Cared for One
2018-09-27 18:00 - 21:00
2018 – I Cared for One Gala by The Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes
The 4th Annual, “I Cared for One” gala, is the annual fundraising event for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes. It is a business casual event featuring a tasting station dinner, fellowship, entertainment, and stories from TBCH.

Bootlegger’s Bash
2018-09-28 18:30 - 22:30
Sept. 28, 2018
21 & up only
Inspired by Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging, the Bootlegger’s Bash is an event which attracts a fun crowd. This casual evening at Carnton Plantation will give guests the opportunity to taste local whiskeys, enjoy a delicious Southern supper, and be entertained by a lively band. Reservations are required. Please contact Jayde Jacobs at 615-794-0903 or jayde@boft.org for more information.
Please see website to confirm times.

The Huff Project – Singer Songwriter Night Benefit
2018-10-10 19:00 - 22:00
Join THE HUFF PROJECT at The Factory at Franklin’s Jamison Theatre for an unforgettable evening with Nashville’s top singer songwriters including Tony Lane, Wynn Varble, David Lee, Jeremy Bussey, Billy Montana, Randy Montana, Erin Enderlin and Wade Hayes.
7pm – 10pm (Doors open at 6pm) Snacks will be served. Beer & wine available for purchase. All proceeds from the event will go towards lung cancer research.
Lung Cancer Survivors are invited to attend the event for free. Email thehuffproject@gmail.com if you are interested in hearing more.

Franklin Wine Festival
2018-10-12 19:00
The Franklin Wine Festival – a celebration of wine and food at The Factory at Franklin
The 2018 Franklin Wine Festival is presented by Cool Springs Wines & Spirits and supported by Nissan. Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee for the 14th annual Franklin Wine Festival on October 12. The entire Factory at Franklin complex becomes a “sip and stroll” event like none other. Wines from across the globe abound with typically more than 300 selections coupled with 30 area restaurants and caterers. Live music is on multiple stages and areas, and the event features a silent auction, crowning of a “King and Queen of the Vines,” and other fun surprises.

Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash
2018-10-13 17:30 - 22:00
Looking for a good reason to get festive this Halloween? The Arthritis Foundation’s Bone Bash fundraiser is a community-driven event that takes place in a few select cities across the country. These fun and spirited evenings raise funds to support our mission to conquer arthritis and help more than 50 million Americans say Yes to a better life.
All guests will enjoy a buffet dinner, bar, music and dancing, entertainment, silent auction, costume contest and a presentation hosted by Arthritis Foundation volunteers and staff. Proceeds support the Arthritis Foundation’s research, advocacy and public health programs.

Nashville Jazz Workshop – Jazzmania 2018
2018-10-20 18:00 - 22:00
Jazzmania is the Nashville Jazz Workshop’s Annual Jazz Party and Fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the Nashville Jazz Workshop, and go to support the Workshop’s mission of enriching people’s lives through classes, performances, and special events for the community.
Jazzmania is the Jazz Party of the Year, with great live jazz from some of the city’s finest musicians. This year’s artist lineup is sensational!

153rd Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin – Illumination
2018-11-30 16:00
November 30, 2018
To commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Franklin, 10,000 luminaries, representing the casualties of the battle, will be lit at dusk. This event is free to the public.

Please see website for time and more information.

Downtown Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square
2018-11-30 18:00
The downtown Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square is a fun way for the entire family to kick-off the holiday season. A spectacular event featuring entertainment by local school children; musicians, performers; and Santa Claus. The downtown Franklin Square will be closed for this event so attendees can view the movies and lights projected on the buildings and walk to the tree without worry of traffic. The square will be closed from 5:45-9:00pm.
Please confirm times on website.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
2018-12-07 19:00
You’ve seen it as an animated classic, you’ve loved it as a live-action film, and this season you’ll be wholly enchanted by Studio Tenn’s trademark eye-popping spin on Disney’s “tale as old as time.” Bring the whole family to Franklin for the holiday’s most magical outing, and delight in the adventures of Belle and the Beast as they discover the true meaning of beauty.
Please visit Studio Tenn for tickets and more information.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
2018-12-08 14:00 - 19:00
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Studio Tenn
You’ve seen it as an animated classic, you’ve loved it as a live-action film, and this season you’ll be wholly enchanted by Studio Tenn’s trademark eye-popping spin on Disney’s “tale as old as time.” Bring the whole family to Franklin for the holiday’s most magical outing, and delight in the adventures of Belle and the Beast as they discover the true meaning of beauty.
Please visit Studio Tenn for tickets and more information.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
2018-12-13 19:00
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Studio Tenn – Franklin
You’ve seen it as an animated classic, you’ve loved it as a live-action film, and this season you’ll be wholly enchanted by Studio Tenn’s trademark eye-popping spin on Disney’s “tale as old as time.” Bring the whole family to Franklin, TN for the holiday’s most magical outing, and delight in the adventures of Belle and the Beast as they discover the true meaning of beauty.
Please visit Studio Tenn for tickets and more information.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
2018-12-14 19:00, 2018-12-15 14:00, 2018-12-15 19:00
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Studio Tenn – Franklin, TN
You’ve seen it as an animated classic, you’ve loved it as a live-action film, and this season you’ll be wholly enchanted by Studio Tenn’s trademark eye-popping spin on Disney’s “tale as old as time.” Bring the whole family to Franklin, TN for the holiday’s most magical outing, and delight in the adventures of Belle and the Beast as they discover the true meaning of beauty.
Please visit Studio Tenn for tickets and more information.

Trivia Night
2019-01-30 18:30 - 20:30
Puckett’s Boat House Trivia Night
Puckett’s Boat House in downtown Franklin, TN has begun hosting a weekly trivia night in partnership with Brain Blast Entertainment every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Each week will alter between themed trivia and general trivia, so event goers can expect to be quizzed on topics ranging from arts and sciences to comic heroes, to the wizarding world of Harry Potter and more. The magic will continue into March, as guests will face questions around Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on March 6, with general trivia scheduled for March 13 and 27.
A $10 food and beverage minimum is required per participant, and trivia night attendees are encouraged to make reservations each week by calling the restaurant at (615) 790-2309. For more information on the weekly event, please go to www.facebook.com/puckettsboathouse.
About Puckett’s Boat House
Puckett’s Boat House aims to stay true to local flavor while delivering an atmosphere that makes you nostalgic for family vacations and good times. The grill and oyster bar menu offers by-the-shore dishes reminiscent of the Gulf coast and the Big Easy, plus Southern staples that draw from the Marshall family’s Mississippi Delta and Memphis roots. Enjoy Puckett’s trademark Southern fare and reputation for a live music venue—both with a Boat House twist. To learn more, go to puckettsboathouse.com.
