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Music City Pickers Live
2016-12-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | TN
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Music City Pickers LIVE! will feature hit-makers in two live shows, one running from 6-7:30pm and the other from 8:30-10pm in the recently renovated Little Brick Theater at the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road/Franklin, TN). Tickets are on sale now at www.musiccitypickerslive.com. Space is limited and tickets for each show are only $15/General Admission or $25/VIP–front row experience. Come early, park for free and enjoy the wonders that the Factory at Franklin has to offer with shops and restaurants.
Tommy Sims, Tim Miner & Andrea Pearson
December 8, 2016 6-7:30PM: Tommy Sims (wrote songs for Garth, Bonnie Raitt, Cher, Toni Braxton, etc), hit songwriter/producer Tim Miner (Whitney Houston, Justin Bieber, Backstreet Boys, Paula Abdul, etc), and country artist Andrea Pearson .

A Christmas Story
2016-12-08 18:30, 2016-12-09 19:30, 2016-12-10 14:30 - 19:30, 2016-12-11 14:30, 2016-12-14 18:30, 2016-12-15 18:30, 2016-12-16 19:30, 2016-12-17 14:30 - 19:30 and 3 more dates
A Christmas Story will be at Andrew Johnson Theater in Nashville, TN – December 1 through December 21, 2016
This is Nashville Rep’s eighth consecutive year performing A Christmas Story for Nashville, and we’re pretty sure you don’t need another description of the show. There’s a leg lamp, a pink bunny suit, and “Deck The Halls” sung in a Chinese restaurant. ‘Nuf said. Last season’s new cast looks forward to seeing you again.
APPROPRIATE AUDIENCE: Age 8 and older. If you are considering bringing someone younger than 8, please note that this is a full length play with a running time of over 2 hours.

Music City Pickers Live
2016-12-08 20:30 - 22:00
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Music City Pickers LIVE! will feature hit-makers in two live shows, one running from 6-7:30pm and the other from 8:30-10pm in the recently renovated Little Brick Theater at the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road/Franklin, TN). Tickets are on sale now at www.musiccitypickerslive.com. Space is limited and tickets for each show are only $15/General Admission or $25/VIP–front row experience. Come early, park for free and enjoy the wonders that the Factory at Franklin has to offer with shops and restaurants.
Bryan White

December 8, 2016 8:30-10PM: Platinum-selling country artist Bryan White (Rebecca Lynn, So Much For Pretending, Someone Else’s Star, Sittin’ On Go, From This Moment On duet with Shania Twain, etc)

A Welby Street Christmas
2016-12-09 20:00
A WELBY STREET CHRISTMAS: HOSTED BY SERENE & PEARL – THE FRANKLIN THEATRE – DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, TN

Sisters, best-selling authors and the voices behind the Trim Healthy Mama movement bring the traditional vibe of an “old-school” Christmas to the historic downtown Franklin Theatre.

Escape the stressful holiday hustle-n-bustle and let the true joy of the Christmas season fill the air as Serene & Pearl host one of those uniquely magical lineups that could only happen in the vicinity of Music City USA.
“American Idol” sensation Jeneve Rose Mitchell, Mary Sarah from TV’s “The Voice”, iconic Nashville songwriter Sherrie Austin, Country Music legend Jeff Bates and New York Times best-selling author, motivational speaker and Country Music superstar Jimmy Wayne will share the stage and their favorite holiday tunes in an intimate setting that only the Franklin Theatre can deliver.
More more information please visit The Franklin Theatre website.

An Intimate Evening With Steve Wariner
2016-12-13 20:00
An Intimate Evening With Steve Wariner – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events

Steve Wariner has achieved 14 No. 1 songs and more than 30 Top Ten hits, including such classics as “Holes in the Floor of Heaven,” “Life’s Highway,” “The Weekend,” “I’m Already Taken,” “I Got Dreams,” “Small Town Girl,” “Two Teardrops,” “Some Fools Never Learn,” “Lynda,” and more.
An award-winning songwriter, Wariner has also composed songs for Clint Black (“Nothin’ But the Taillights”), Garth Brooks (“Longneck Bottle”), Bryan White (“One Small Miracle”), and Keith Urban (“Where the Blacktop Ends”), as well as artists such as Country Music Hall of Fame members Alabama, Kenny Rogers, The Statler Brothers, Conway Twitty, and Don Williams; pop music icon Peter Tork (of The Monkees); R&B singer Ruben Studdard; bluegrass music’s Del McCoury Band, and many more. Revered for his guitar talent, he was given the rare status of C.G. P. (Certified Guitar Player) by his mentor Chet Atkins.
For more information on this event please visit The Franklin Theatre website.

Music City Pickers Live
2016-12-15 18:00 - 19:30
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Music City Pickers LIVE! will feature hit-makers in two live shows, one running from 6-7:30pm and the other from 8:30-10pm in the recently renovated Little Brick Theater at the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road/Franklin, TN). Tickets are on sale now at www.musiccitypickerslive.com. Space is limited and tickets for each show are only $15/General Admission or $25/VIP–front row experience. Come early, park for free and enjoy the wonders that the Factory at Franklin has to offer with shops and restaurants.

December 15, 2016 6-7:30PM: CMA and ACM award-winning country artist/songwriter Richie McDonald (Lonestar)

Franklin Celebrates A Season of High Hopes
2016-12-15 20:00
Franklin Celebrates A Season of High Hopes: A Baby Changes Everything – Events Franklin, TN

Spend Thursday, December 15th at A Season of High Hopes with your friends at the historic Franklin Theatre along with Grammy winning songwriter Tim Nichols, Country Music icon Lee Greenwood, and acclaimed artists Billy Dean and Bradley Walker as they share some of their favorite stories and songs of the Christmas season. This inspiring evening will wrap up with a good ol’ fashioned Christmas carols sing as everyone gathered celebrates the life-changing services provided at High Hopes Development Center for children with special needs. Tickets are $50, on sale now, and going fast at www.FranklinTheatre.com, so get yours today for the best seats. Show starts at 8:00pm.
Join some of the most talented country artists in an intimate, historic setting while celebrating the transformative work of High Hopes, where last year alone nearly 650 children benefited from 18,830 physical/occupational/speech/feeding therapy appointments, and 126,360 preschool instructional hours. A Season of High Hopes is made possible this year by First Tennessee Bank as an Angel sponsor and Jackson National Life as a Star sponsor, additional support comes from Williamson Medical Center, Walton’s Antique and Estate Jewelry, Practice Resource Network, Inc., and Ivey Cakes. All funds raised from the event will be doubled thanks to a generous foundational grant. This special night at the Franklin Theatre will fill your heart with the holiday spirit and help children and their families with special needs in our area.

Music City Pickers Live
2016-12-15 20:30 - 22:00
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Music City Pickers LIVE! will feature hit-makers in two live shows, one running from 6-7:30pm and the other from 8:30-10pm in the recently renovated Little Brick Theater at the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road/Franklin, TN). Tickets are on sale now at www.musiccitypickerslive.com. Space is limited and tickets for each show are only $15/General Admission or $25/VIP–front row experience. Come early, park for free and enjoy the wonders that the Factory at Franklin has to offer with shops and restaurants.
December 15, 2016 8:30-10PM: Billboard chart-topping country artist Lee Roy Parnell, Greg Barnhill (written hits including Walkaway Joe-Trisha Yearwood, Etta James, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Jessica Simpson, Chicago, etc), and established country artist David Bradley

An Evening With George Winston
2016-12-16 20:00
An Evening With George Winston at The Franklin Theatre
George Winston grew up mainly in Montana, and also spent his later formative years in Mississippi and Florida. During this time, his favorite music was instrumental rock and instrumental R&B, including Floyd Cramer, the Ventures, Booker T & The MG’s, Jimmy Smith, and many more. Inspired by R&B, jazz, Blues and rock (especially the Doors), George began playing organ in 1967.
For more information and tickets see The Franklin Theatre.

Soul at the Factory with Jason Eskridge and Friends
2016-12-17 18:45 - 21:00
“Jason Eskridge is very powerful and poised in his set. His great mixture of classic soulful tunes with new arrangements and original material certainly pleases the musical palate. The crowd was very receptive and appreciative. The truly up close and personal Little Brick Theater is a great venue.”-Robert W. Blair
“Soul At The Factory is the rare event where good entertainment, good people, and good value converged! Besides being in awe of Jason Eskridge’s musical breadth, I enjoyed the genuine appreciation demonstrated by a classy audience. As an additional bonus, I connected with a few business professionals in my circle who were equally impressed with the evening.”-Glenn W. Hunter
Soul at The Factory celebrates the best local, national and international R&B, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues and Gospel music. Hear Jason Eskridge and Friends with Nashville’s finest top flight live music at the state of the art Little Brick Theater at The Factory. Doors open at 6pm. General Admission and Concessions. Presented by DrAlvin.com, City Winery, Flag World, Olivia Olive Oil, Buttermilk Sky Pie and LifeStyle Publications.
The audio and video promotional recording is courtesy of ICU Security to air and to be featured www.DrAlvin.com.
From more information call 615-716-2139, email alvin@dralvin.com and visit www.DrAlvin.Com

Women, Wine, and Wood! - Craft Love
2016-12-21 18:00 - 21:00
You need a night out with some girlfriends! Come relax with a bottle of wine and hammer out those midweek stresses while you create a wood sign for your home. With over 40 project designs to choose from there’s a DIY wood sign for every home and every style. Our instructor-led classes include all tools and supplies necessary for you to create and take home your own custom wood sign.
Register online to pick your project design, then customize your sign in-class to match your home decor or as the perfect gift to give!

Tommy Emmanuel - Classics & Christmas Tour
2016-12-21 20:00
Tommy Emmanuel – Classics & Christmas Tour – The Franklin Theatre – Holiday Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

On October 28, world-renowned Australian “fingerstyle” guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP will release a new album of holiday music, Christmas Memories, showcasing new arrangements of Christmas favorites such as “Jingle Bells,” “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,” and “White Christmas.”
In addition, the album includes three original tunes that are sure to become instant Christmas classics, including “Christmas Time,” “Let’s Make a Christmas Memory” and “Christmas Memories.”
In support of the new album, Emmanuel will embark on a U.S. Christmas tour in the fall of 2016. “The Classic & Christmas Tour” will feature one solo set of some of Emmanuel’s classic acoustic material, and one set of Christmas favorites where he’ll be accompanied by long-time friend and collaborator John Knowles CGP on guitar, Pat Bergeson on guitar and harmonica, and Annie Sellick on vocals.
For more information and tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

JJ Heller With Special Guests Jenny & Tyler
2016-12-22 19:30
JJ Heller With Special Guests Jenny & Tyler – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

JJ Heller found herself in the national spotlight in 2009 when her song, “Your Hands,” was featured on the FOX TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance?” The exposure resulted in a nationwide fanbase attracted to Heller’s calming voice and honest, soulful songwriting.

Heller’s newest album “Unto Us” (releasing November, 2016) is a collection of Christmas favorites and three heartfelt original songs. Heller drew inspiration from Christmas classics including Amy Grant’s “Home For Christmas,” Sarah McLachlan’s “Wintersong,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and the soundtrack to her favorite Christmas movie, “White Christmas.”
Please see website for more information.

Women, Wine, and Wood! – Craft Love
2016-12-28 18:00 - 21:00

Phil Vassar
2016-12-30 20:00
Phil Vassar – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN
Phil Vassar is as driven today as he was when he first left his Lynchburg, Virginia home to pursue – and realize – his dream of making his mark in entertainment. A career that has seen the release of eight albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year, countless hits as a singer and songwriter and a mantle full of awards and the launch of his own Rodeowave Entertainment label continues to expand and evolve.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Phil Vassar
2016-12-31 21:30
Phil Vassar – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events

Phil Vassar is as driven today as he was when he first left his Lynchburg, Virginia home to pursue – and realize – his dream of making his mark in entertainment. A career that has seen the release of eight albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year, countless hits as a singer and songwriter and a mantle full of awards and the launch of his own Rodeowave Entertainment label continues to expand and evolve.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Music City Pickers Live
2017-01-05 06:00 - 19:30
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Farewell Angelina
January 5, 2017, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Women, Wine, and Wood | DIY Workshop
2017-01-18 18:00 - 21:00
Women, Wine, and Wood | DIY Workshop | Craft Love Franklin
You need a night out with some girlfriends! Come relax with a bottle of wine and hammer out those midweek stresses while you create a wood sign for your home. With over 40 project designs to choose from there’s a DIY wood sign for every home and every style. Our instructor-led classes include all tools and supplies necessary for you to create and take home your own custom wood sign.
Register online to pick your project design, then customize your sign in-class to match your home decor or as the perfect gift to give!
Date/Time: Wednesday, 1/18/2017 6-9pm
Price: $65
Contact phone: 615-447-8510
email address: franklin@craftloveusa.com
website: https://craftloveusa.com/franklin

John Berry
2017-01-26 20:00
John Berry – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN
John Berry rose to stardom on the country charts of the 1990s with such mega hits as “Your Love Amazes Me”, “Standing on the Edge of Goodbye” and “She’s Taken a Shine.” His annual Christmas tours brighten the holidays for thousands, as does his electrifying rendition of “O’ Holy Night.” The singer-songwriter has multiple Gold and Platinum albums and award nominations to his name, as well as a new album released this year, “What I Love the Most.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
Please see website for more information.

DIY Date Nate
2017-01-27 19:00 - 22:00
DIY Date Nate | Craft Love Franklin
Whether it’s your spouse of two decades, or your best friend – bring your someone special to Craft Love this Friday to DIY wood signs and home décor! Join our instructor-led workshops to hammer, drill, stain, and paint your way to a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Work together on one project or each make your own masterpiece.
Craft Love is BYOB so don’t forget to pick up your favorite drinks and snacks along the way. Register online to pick your project design, then customize your sign in-class to match your home decor or as the perfect gift to give!
Choose from any of our 40+ wood signs in our GALLERY.
Date/Time: Friday, 1/27/2017 7-10pm
Price: $65
Contact phone: 615-447-8510
email address: franklin@craftloveusa.com
website: https://craftloveusa.com/franklin
