Act Too Presents: Ramona Quimby
2022-01-28 18:00 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Unpredictable. Exasperating. Boisterous and independent. That’s Ramona Quimby for you. Always aggravating her older sister, Beezus, constantly getting into trouble and sometimes “making a big, noisy fuss” when things don’t go her way. As narrator, Beezus (Beatrice Quimby) introduces the Quimby family and friends and thereby sets the scene for the collection of vignettes that trace Ramona’s tumultuous passage through third grade and through her family relationships. At school, she throws a tantrum when provoked by a classmate and is sent home in disgrace. The teacher’s wrath, an important family wedding, persistent sibling bickering and Mr. Quimby’s attempts to give up smoking are part of the fabric that shape a humorous, loving family portrait.
Rated PG, Run time: 1 hour.

Valentine's Date Night
2022-02-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-15 16:00 - 2022-02-16 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Enjoy a romantic evening at The Franklin Theatre and have the auditorium all to yourself in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Come with only your significant other or make it a group outing with other couples! Enjoy a movie screening, an elegant table-scape in the cabaret section of the Theatre, a delicious four-course dinner, and more.
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Secrets of Goo Goo
2022-02-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Goo Goo Chocolate Co., 116 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37201, United States
This pairing party of wine and Goo Goo chocolate includes hands-on candy making, creative packaging, and a turn with the Goo Goo chocolate machine. This class includes:
• Insider look at the history of Nashville’s official candy bar
• Chocolate & Wine pairing activity
• Hands-on candy making + chocolate machine experience
• Design your own packaging session
• Classic clusters + apron to take home
In addition to all the treats, each participant will receive 10% off any purchase in-store on the day of their class.
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Valentine’s Day Frothy Love 3 Course Dinners
2022-02-11 17:00 - 2022-02-14 21:00 | Frothy Monkey Downtown Franklin, 125 5th Avenue S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Frothy Monkey at their Franklin, 12South, East Nashville, Nations, and Chattanooga locations! If you would prefer to celebrate at home, they have two packages available to go.
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Celebration of Dance: Giordano Dance Chicago
2022-02-11 20:00 - 2022-02-13 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Celebration of Dance Series at The Franklin Theatre
February 11th – 8 PM
February 12th – 8 PM
February 13th – 8 PM

In 57 years as an artistic leader and innovator, Giordano Dance Chicago – America’s original jazz dance company- has contributed greatly to the health of Chicago’s performing arts community. From our origins in Gus Giordano’s family-run studio to our current incarnation as a professionally-run organization with over a half-century of worldwide performances (27 countries, 46 states, and more than 1,200 cities), our imprint on the art form of jazz dance is far-reaching and significant. Our contributions include: a vast repertoire of more than 165 original works; the mentoring of new and emerging choreographers; the commissioning of innumerable musical scores and production designers; the education of tens of thousands of underserved public school and community students; the employment of generations of professional dancers, and performances to millions of audience members worldwide.Several major factors combine to be the engine behind all programs and which reflect the organization’s mission and vision. First, the legacy of founder Gus Giordano suffuses the organization, its mission and its daily activities and cannot be over-emphasized. Second, the leadership of Artistic Director Nan Giordano and Executive Director Michael McStraw has challenged and transformed the organization to continuously raise its standards, take artistic risks, and expand its influence worldwide. Third, GDC recruits, hires, and fosters dance artists who possess more than just superlative technique and experience, but who also convey passion, humanity, and elegance. Lastly, ours is always a passionate and visceral offering which connects deeply with our audience.
Our mission provides for strong educational programs and services, including teaching the Giordano Technique in residencies in college and university dance programs, as well as the Nan Giordano Certification Program® which offers multi-level instruction and certification in the proprietary Giordano Technique. GDC’s Jazz Dance/Science & Health program, established in 2005, teaches elementary-school anatomy and nutrition curriculum through a dance-centric program in the science classroom over the course of 8 weeks. In 2018 the program brought 300 classes to 450 students in four schools in low-income neighborhoods.

Mardi Gras Ball
2022-02-12 18:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Spring, Franklin, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
My Friend’s House Mardi Gras Ball puts the fun in fundraising
The Mardi Gras Ball is a unique event that provides an opportunity to celebrate with those in the community who share the same vision and heart for the special at-risk youth served at My Friend’s House Family & Children’s Services. All funds raised will go to My Friend’s House operating budget and to retire the debt on a new home built in 2019.
This year will be the 18th annual Mardi Gras Ball and will be held on Saturday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Cool Springs located at 820 Crescent Centre Drive in Franklin, Tennessee.
Every year, amazing couples volunteer for the Mardi Gras Ball Royal Court. With a unique voting system, nominees battle each other to see who can raise the most money and become the King and Queen of the Royal Court. The 2022 Mardi Gras Ball Royal Court nominees are: Clyde and Lindsey Baumgartner, Zane and Kristin Martin, and Jeff and Jaclyn Ledbetter.
“The Mardi Gras Ball is a fun and exciting way for community members to raise much needed funding for My Friend’s House,” Says Courtney Theis, 2022 Mardi Gras Ball Chair. “In fact, the Court Couples reach out to their friends for financial support and help us bring in new donors every year. This Ball is critical to the agency’s operating support by providing nearly 25% of our annual overhead.”
The Ball will also include a four-course dinner and dancing with live music provided by Music City Rhythm Revue, a seven-piece band led by Vince Wynn. Tickets for the event are $250 each, $2,000 for a table of eight, or $3,000 for a table of twelve. Sponsorships are available from $1,000 – $20,000.
The Mardi Gras Ball has a reputation for being a highlight of the year for fundraising events in Williamson County because of the fun and exciting atmosphere. The evening commences with a lively, Mardi-Gras-like-parade entrance and includes top-notch entertainment, first-class cuisine, an informative program, the revealing of the Mardi Gras Ball King and Queen, and culminates, of course, with dancing throughout the night.
Mardi Gras Ball is an event not to be missed with all proceeds benefiting My Friend’s House.
If you would like more information about My Friend’s House or the Mardi Gras Ball, visit My Friend’s House Website at https://myfriendshousetn.org/, or contact Kaitlyn Dixon at 615.790.8553 or Kaitlyn.Dixon@myfriendshousetn.org.
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Date Night Wine 101 for 2
2022-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop, 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Valentine’s Day Wine 101 in Downtown Franklin at Saint Goose
Bring your valentine out for a special Wine 101 at The Goose! This is the class for those who are looking to start their wine education journey with their Valentine’s Day date. Together you will learn where wine is most popularly grown and made. You will be shown the steps of how to properly taste wine. Plus we will go through a plethora of fun facts about the most widely tasted varietals. Lastly, you will taste through these wines and be able to identify their aromas and flavor profiles! Reserve just one seat for 2 people…it’s a couples class!

DEAD OF WINTER GHOST TOURS
2022-02-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
DEAD OF WINTER GHOST TOURS SCHEDULED AT LOTZ HOUSE FEBRUARY 12 AND 26
Guided tours of Travel Channel’s “Second-Most Terrifying Place in America”
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — To wipe away the cobwebs of winter, the Lotz House is offering two evening ghost tours Saturday, February 12 and 26 at 6 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.”
Lotz House Executive Director Thomas Cartwright said, “These tours are unique in terms that evidence and stories will be shared with about specific ghosts and Goblins than inhabit the Lotz House and the battlefield of Franklin. Visitors will get their blood boiled to help get them through a cold February night.”
At ground zero of the Battle of Franklin, the Lotz House witnessed untold bloodshed. The traumatic past and the unexplained phenomena seen by many of its visitors led the home to be dubbed the “Second-Most Terrifying Place in America” by the Travel Channel. These strange happenings include a woman crying out for a loved one, a little girl staring out the window and ordinary items that just won’t stay put.
The guided 90-minute ghost tours will begin at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12 and 26. Reservations are required by calling 615-790-7190. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 7 – 13.
About the Lotz House:
The Lotz House, which has been on the National Historic Register since 1976, is located in the heart of downtown historic Franklin, Tennessee at ground zero of the Battle of Franklin, which was a pivotal battle in the Civil War on November 30, 1864. The house is open Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission charged. The Lotz House is located at 1111 Columbia Ave. For more information, call 615-790- 7190 or visit www.lotzhouse.com.
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Shine Gala
2022-02-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Please join The Well for their Shine Gala on Valentines weekend, Saturday February 12th at The Factory at Franklin in downtown Franklin. This formal Valentine’s event will be a beautiful evening of dinner and dancing and also is crucial to The Well to support their 2022 Operating budget. There will be live and silent auctions, cocktails, and a full course meal with dessert and vegetarian options. Live entertainment will be provided by Nashville-based band, Pink Cadillac. Some of Pink Cadillac’s members have performed with notable artists including Keith Urban, Aretha Franklin and Tony Bennett.
To learn more about this event and to purchase tickets, please see links below.

Franklin Distillery’s One Stop Valentine's Shop at Saint Goose
2022-02-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop, 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Distillery, a brand-new spirits company rooted in Franklin, Tenn., recently launched its brand with two premium products designed to celebrate local ingredients: Southern gin and one of the world’s first citrus vodkas. Fellow Franklin Distillery co-founders Michael Stainbrook and Michael Ward will be available to tell more of their story and share favorite cocktail recipes through their special Valentine’s Day event from 12-6 p.m. at Saint Goose, located at 134 2nd Ave N, Franklin, TN 37064. Michael’s wife Christina will also be onsite creating hand-tied custom bouquets, plus they will have an assortment of cards and charcuterie boxes to-go. It’s truly going to be a “One Stop Valentine’s Shop.” More details available through the Eventbrite link.
About Franklin Distillery
While bonding over a drink in 2013, Michael Stainbrook and Michael Ward began talking casually about creating a distillery and brewery one day. Stainbrook, an almost 20-year resident Tennessean, and Ward, a Tennessee native, found their way to the heart of Franklin right at the town center, 35° N 86° W, to craft a spirit celebrating the local ingredients. After several recipes and tastings, both Mikes settled on distilling 14 premium botanicals that reflect the American South, a tribute to the land that defines it. Bringing it to proof using pure Tennessee water that’s naturally filtered through limestone, Franklin Distillery’s methods reflect the best of the South: traditional, yet adventurous; bold, yet refined. This method defined the brand’s initial gin spirit and was drawn upon again for the creation of Franklin Distillery Vodka, which is distilled from Southern citrus and is one of the world’s first citrus vodkas. For more information, visit www.franklindistillery.com.
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Deacon's New South Valentine's Day
2022-02-14 16:00 - 22:00 | Deacon’s New South, 401 Church St, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
Deacon’s New South Valentine’s Day Specials
Deacon’s New South will offer a few sweet specials this Valentine’s Day for couples dining out at the downtown restaurant, which specializes in premium dry-aged meats and modern cuisine with a Southern slant. To start, guests can choose between two special cocktails: The Love Potion is made with Dickel Barrel Select, Lo-Fi Hibiscus Spritz and grapefruit, and the Puppy Love is made with Lillet Rose, Ketel Vodka and grapefruit. Deacon’s is also bringing back the special sparkling flight option in partnership with J Vineyards & Winery. For dessert, guests can enjoy a decadent flourless chocolate cake, served with Hattie Jane’s Creamery coffee ice cream and a dark chocolate drizzle. For menus and reservations, visit www.deaconsnewsouth.com.

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Gateway Chamber Orchestra
2022-02-14 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Romantic Melodies
Jessie Montgomery – Banner
George Walker – Lyric for Strings
Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings
In our first masterworks program in over two years, we are delighted to present an evening of impassioned music for strings. Jessie Montgomery’s Banner provides a perfect reflection on the time that has passed since our last program. George Walker’s achingly beautiful Lyric sets the stage for Tchaikovsky’s great masterpiece filled with radiant melodies.
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OUTSIDE THE BOX
2022-02-17 18:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee for an evening sampling unique Girl Scout Cookie desserts created by top restaurants in Williamson County!
The sixth annual Outside the Box fundraiser presented by Kroger at The Harpeth Hotel will challenge local restaurants to create unique desserts using Girl Scout Cookies as the main ingredient. Guests will have the opportunity to sample and vote on their favorite creations, all while networking with Williamson County civic and business leaders.
This year’s Outside the Box restaurants include Franklin’s Cork & Cow, Merridee’s Breadbasket, and 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails, Spring Hill’s Sugar Magnolia Bakehouse, and Brentwood’s Mere Bulles.
Plus, Whitney Miller joins Outside the Box as guest host this year. Miller is the season 1 winner of Fox’s reality cooking show, MasterChef, a chef, cookbook author, recipe and menu developer, food stylist, and food judge.
Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at The Harpeth Hotel, 130 2nd Ave N, Franklin, TN.
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FT Live: Hot Tuna
2022-02-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Franklin Theatre Live: Hot Tuna
Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, perform with a well-honed and solid power – always in the groove from their years of experience and mutual inspiration. Started as a side project during Jefferson Airplane days, the constant, the very definition of Hot Tuna, has always been Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady. The two boyhood pals have never wavered in one of the most enduring friendships in Rock history.
From their days playing together as teenagers in the Washington, DC area, through years of inventive Psylodelic rock in San Francisco (1996 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees), to their current acoustic and electric blues sound, no one has more consistently led American music for the last 50 years than Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, the founders and continuing core members of Hot Tuna. At the 2016 Grammys, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
“Jorma Kaukonen is a force in American music, equally adept at fingerpicked acoustic folk and blues as he is at wailing on an electric.” – Acoustic Guitar
Guitarist and vocalist, Jorma Kaukonen is a highly respected interpreter of roots music, blues, Americana, and popular rock-and-roll. Jorma’s repertoire goes far beyond psychedelic rock; he is a music legend and one of the finest singer-songwriters in music. Jorma tours the world bringing his unique styling to old blues while writing new songs of weight and dimension.
“Jack Casady is virtually unparalleled–and yet he has one of the most truly unique electric-bass voices in rock…he can melt into a supportive role but when opportunity knocks, he bursts forth with creative lines–both simple and ornate–that are unlike any you’ve heard” – Premier Guitar
One of the most unique innovators in the sixty-year history of the bass guitar, Jack Casady made his sweeping melodic mark helping to create the “San Francisco Sound” with legendary rock group Jefferson Airplane. Jack went on to track with Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Warren Zevon, members of the Grateful Dead, John Lee Hooker, and Gov’t Mule. Casady, regarded as one of rock’s greatest bassists, is certainly one of its most original.

Rock A.L.S. Benefit Concert
2022-02-22 18:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Rock A.L.S. Benefit Concert – The Franklin Theatre
Diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) she was told that she wouldn’t make it out of the hospital alive, let alone live past 6 months. She lived 6.5 more years with love and purpose. – In remembrance, Ann Marie Gillis 7-6-1954 to 2-22-2021
ALS takes away the Freedom to walk, talk and breathe. ALS won’t wait. Living with purpose, empowerment and resources can be available for families and caregivers now.
Join us for a fantastic night of pure energetic connection and help us Care for those who Care for Others. Together we can make a difference. Together we can ROCK ALS!!
Featured artists include: Jason Marsden, Dawn Loves Nash, Anthony Adams, Jen Palmer, Joel Meeks, Roy Laws, and a few other exciting announcements! (Silent Auction from 6 – 9 PM)
www.ROCKALS.com

Wine & Design On Wheels at The Harpeth
2022-02-24 18:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
WINE & DESIGN ON WHEELS AT HARPETH HOTEL (DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN)

Pre-registration required. Price listed is for 1 person. The early-bird price is $40. After February 16, 2022, the cost is $45. (Price includes appetizer or beverage from special hotel menu for the event, up to $10 value. Not redeemable for cash.)
Get Your Art Buzz On with Wine & Design! No artistic talent needed, just the desire to have fun! We take the time to guide you step by step to complete your very own take home masterpiece. Each person in attendance must have a ticket.
This class is NOT BYOB. Additional Food & Drinks will be available for purchase. Arrive at least 10 minutes early to get checked in and get seated for the event.
Contact Info | 615.224.8082| franklin.tn@wineanddesign.com.
This is an adult class recommended for age 16 and up. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Each person in attendance must have a ticket. Must be 21 to consume alcohol.
** Cancellation policy as follows: Refunds will not be given in the event that a customer cancels their reservation. If you are unable to make this class, please call us 24 hours in advance and a paint kit will be offered for pick-up from our studio located at 101 Holiday Ct. | Franklin, TN 37067. (Kit includes: pre-drawn canvas, paint, paper plate, paper towels, disposable apron, general tips; brushes (5) $sold separately (may be paid at the time of pick up). (In your message or email, please include confirmation number in the message.) ***No credit or refund will be given for no shows / no calls.

FT Live: Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
2022-02-26 16:00 - 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Peter Noone is a multi-talented entertainer, who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. At the age of fifteen, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman”, lead singer of the legendary pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Silhouettes,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “Wonderful World,” “Just A Little Bit Better,” “There’s A Kind of Hush,” “A Must To Avoid,” “Listen People,” “No Milk Today,” “The End of the World,” “Leaning On A Lamp Post,” and “Dandy”. Ultimately, Herman’s Hermits sold over fifty-two million recordings. In all, fourteen singles and seven albums went gold.
As “Herman”, the photogenic Noone graced the cover of nearly every international publication including Time Magazine. He performed on hundreds of television shows and appeared with such luminaries as Ed Sullivan, Jackie Gleason, Dean Martin and Danny Kaye. He was cast as the engaging “Duke of Cheshire” in ABC’s musical version of The Canterville Ghost. Soon thereafter, he portrayed the title role in Hallmark Hall of Fame’s Pinocchio. He also starred in three highly successful feature films for M-G-M: Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter; Hold On!; and When The Boys Meet The Girls.
Accompanied by his band, Herman’s Hermits, Noone currently performs over 200 concerts a year. He consistently plays to sold-out venues and his admirers span the generations. Today’s teen girls scream just as passionately as their mothers did back in 1965, prompting VH1 to select Noone as their viewer’s choice for the “Sexiest Artist of the Year”. There is no doubt that Peter Noone’s extraordinary talent, disarming wit, handsome features and compelling stage presence will continue to delight fans of all ages, for a long, long time to come.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Hearts2Honduras: Songwriter's Night
2022-02-28 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Hearts2Honduras: Songwriter’s Night – The Franklin Theatre
Join us for songwriters night with Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird, and Barry Dean, 3 of the top songwriters in Nashville! Their lists of number one and grammy award winning songs are guaranteed to entertain and we are so honored to have them perform for us! Not only will you love hearing them sing, but the stories behind their lyrics will have you fully engaged and laughing all evening.
You can join us for the evening and enjoy a prime rib/chicken dinner and drinks at Puckett’s on 4th Avenue in Franklin before the show! Dinner begins at 5:00 and then head to the Franklin Theater, right around the corner, to see the show. Doors open at 6:15 and the show begins at 7:00pm.
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Captain Sandy: Lead-Her-Ship Tour!
2022-03-03 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Cabaret and Premium Classic seating includes a post-show Meet & Greet!

All aboard the Lead-Her-Ship cruise! Captain Sandy from Bravo’s hit series Below Deck Mediterranean is about to “set sail” to the Franklin Theatre March 3.
This one-of-a-kind show includes special musical guests and is filled with compelling stories of how Sandy has navigated life before fame, and where she is now! You’ll experience an unscripted, uncensored and unforgettable night of music, conversation, and engagement. It’s a live interactive look “Above the Deck” of Captain Sandy’s life on and off the show.
Captain Sandy is a famous, inspirational leader who runs a tight ship – but did you know that she also loves to DJ music? When she’s not on the ship there’s a playful side to Sandy that loves to let loose, have fun and inspire people from all walks of life.

Los Vivancos: The Flamenco Kings
2022-03-04 20:00 - 2022-03-05 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Combining flamenco, ballet, martial arts, street dance, theatre and acrobatics with charisma, showmanship, and an exceptional sense of rhythm, these seven brothers are setting audiences ablaze around the world.
A part of the Celebration of Dance series.
March 4 – 8 PM
March 5 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Women's History Tours
2022-03-05 17:30 - 2022-03-26 19:00 | Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Lotz House staff member Kelly Kautzman will guide the one-hour tour which will explore what civilian life was like for women in the 1860’s as well as the compelling experiences that molded Matilda Lotz as a young girl growing up during the Battle of Franklin. Reservations are required by calling 615-790-7170.
$25 for adults; $12 for children 7-13; 6 and under are free.
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FT Live: James Hunter Six
2022-03-06 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Over the span of 30 years, he’s worked on the railway, busked in the streets of London, provided backup vocals and guitar for Van Morrison, played clubs and theaters all over the world, written scores of original songs, and recorded some of the most original and honest rhythm & soul albums of the last two decades. By 2006, Hunter was recognized with nominations for a GRAMMY® Award (“Best Traditional Blues Album” for People Gonna Talk (Rounder)) and an American Music Award (“Best New/Emerging Artist”). He and his band then hit the road for a decade of extensive touring and recorded critically-acclaimed studio albums— The Hard Way (Hear Music), Minute by Minute (Fantasy), Hold On! (Daptone), Whatever it Takes (Daptone). By 2016, MOJO magazine had crowned him “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.”
And now, The James Hunter Six are back with another sublime offering of no nonsense rhythm and blues. Recorded and produced by Bosco Mann, Nick of Time is a shining example of how a master song-smith can continually draw fresh water from a bottomless well. In addition to the uptempo, swinging R&B that has put The James Hunter Six on the map, Nick of Time explores so much more!
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Jeffrey Steele & Friends 2022
2022-03-07 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Join us for an evening to remember. The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund presents the 15th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends, an intimate evening hosted by Jeffrey Steele & Casey LeVasseur with special guest performances by Jeffrey Steele, Lit, Ira Dean, Bridgette Tatum, Billy Dean, Darryl Worley, Phil Vassar, Stephen Wilson Jr., CJ Solar, Silence X Noise and more!
Jeffrey Steele and family created the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee after Steele’s 13-year-old son passed away January 28, 2007 in a tragic accident. Steele and his family are very involved with the program initiatives which support overlooked and at-risk youth in our community and beyond through programs, projects, and grants.
Special VIP reception performance by CJ Solar. For EXCLUSIVE VIP Seating and Sponsorship, please email Rondal Richardson at Rondal@cfmt.org
Brought to you by the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
Presented by The Davisson Family, with Support from The Wood Family, Julie Goon, The Joyce Family Foundation and Pam & Rick Leet
Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping to make this evening possible.
**Performers are subject to change based on circumstances beyond our control. **
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JD Souther
2022-03-11 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Franklin Theatre Live: JD Souther

An Evening with JD Souther – All the Hits. Some of the Stories.
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee JD Souther is “one of the most celebrated songwriters of his generation,” writes Interview Magazine. “Raised on a steady diet of big band and jazz during his childhood, Souther has routinely returned to that music—as well as the genius songwriters of the early 20th century (Gershwin, Cole Porter)—for inspiration. On his latest studio album, Tenderness, Souther combines these musical threads, striking a perfect balance between understated jazz and the ineffable pop narratives that have been the backbone of much of his greatest work.”
JD’s latest releases include Tenderness (Sony Music Masterworks), described by Uncut Magazine as an album that connects “LA’s ‘70s golden age with the Great American Songbook,” with songs that “sound like standards themselves.” Souther has also reissued expanded editions of John David Souther, Black Rose and Home By Dawn (Omnivore Recordings), followed by a reissue of Longbrach/Pennywhistle (September, 2018 / UME).
Longtime friends Glenn Frey and JD Souther known as Longbranch/Pennywhistle originally released on the Amos label in 1969, the self-titled Longbranch/Pennywhistle may have ultimately been consigned to the side bins of the acid-rock era, but songs like “Kite Woman” and “Run, Boy, Run” serve as the literal seeds of the country-rock movement Frey and the Eagles perfected to a T. Besides navigating the success of his own fine solo career (see “You’re Only Lonely”), Souther also went on to be a chief Frey collaborator on such pivotal Eagles songs as “Best of My Love,” “New Kid in Town,” and “Heartache Tonight.”
Souther has penned countless hits for the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Roy Orbison, James Taylor, Don Henley, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Brooks and Dunn and others; while establishing a cult following as a performer with the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band and as a solo artist. As an actor, he has appeared in the TV Shows Thirtysomething and Nashville, among others. A passionate animal lover and advocate, JD is also involved with Best Friends Animal Society.
“Souther proves his work holds up as well as Dylan’s or Simon’s or Lennon and McCartney’s and… deserves such astute re-examination.” – JazzTimes
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.
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The Shades of St. Patrick Ghost Tour
2022-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Specially offered evening tour, take a chance to experience the spirits and other unexplained phenomenon that are said to haunt the historic home. Reservations are required by calling 615-790-7170.
About Lotz House
The Lotz House Foundation is dedicated to protecting, preserving and educating people on the history and culture of the historic Civil War Battle of Franklin, Tennessee in 1864. We are committed to enriching lives through preserving the stories of the time along with the lifestyle, furnishings and fine art of the period.
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An Evening of First: All-American Program featuring Winger and Warnaar World Pre
2022-03-17 19:00 - 2022-03-19 20:00 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN, 37201, United States
PERFORMERS: Nashville Symphony | Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor | José Sibaja, cornet
PROGRAM
John Adams – The Chairman Dances: Foxtrot for Orchestra
Brad Warnaar – Cornet Concerto – Nashville Symphony Commission | World Premiere | Live Recording
C.F. Kip Winger – Symphony No. 1 – Nashville Symphony Commission | World Premiere | Live Recording
Barber – Symphony No. 1
This performance features two first symphonies by two great American composers: Samuel Barber and Nashville-based composer C.F. Kip Winger, previously known for his work in the rock band Winger. Both Winger’s Symphony No. 1 and Brad Warnaar’s Cornet Concerto, the latter featuring the phenomenally talented José Sibaja, will be recorded for forthcoming releases on the Naxos label.
About Nashville Symphony
The Nashville Symphony remains one of the most prolific recording orchestras in the U.S., with more than 40 releases on Naxos, Decca, Deutsche Grammophon and New West Records. Encompassing a wide range of repertoire, from Beethoven to Bernstein to Joan Tower, these recordings have earned 14 GRAMMY® Awards and 27 nominations. Award-winning recordings include Tower’s Made in America, Stephen Paulus’ Three Places of Enlightenment and Michael Daugherty’s Metropolis Symphony and Tales of Hemingway. Released in 2015, the orchestra’s recording of Ben Folds’ Piano Concerto debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Classical and Classical Crossover charts, and stayed in the Classical Crossover Top 20 in the first year of its release. The orchestra’s latest Naxos release features two works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams, My Father Knew Charles Ives and Harmonielehre.

Kiefer Sutherland Band
2022-03-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Franklin Theatre Live: Kiefer Sutherland Band

An Evening with Kiefer Sutherland with Special Guests Marc Copely & Rocco DeLuca
Kiefer Sutherland has been a professional actor for over thirty years, starring in movies and TV series such as ‘Stand By Me,’ ‘A Few Good Men,’ ‘24,’ and ‘The Fugitive.’
Over the last five years, Sutherland has focused on developing his music career. His debut album: ‘Down In A Hole,’ was released in 2016. He released a second album, ‘Reckless & Me,’ in 2019 and has toured both records extensively in the US, Canada, and Europe. ‘Reckless & Me’ entered the UK Album Chart at number 9 and topped the Americana, Country, and Independent charts in the UK on release. It was also the number 2 selling Country Album in the UK in 2019.
His latest album, ‘Bloor Street,’ was released on January 21, 2022.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.
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Eireann, A Taste of Ireland
2022-03-18 20:00 - 2022-03-19 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Celebration of Dance Series at The Franklin Theatre

The fastest and greatest dancers in the land come together to perform the innovative and exciting new show celebrating the very best of Irish culture and history!

March 18th – 8:00 PM
March 19th – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
