Farmstead Roots Creek Dinner Series
2023-09-23 18:00, 2023-10-07 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Wines in the Fork, 4165 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Farmstead Roots Creek Dinner Series Featuring Chef Braiden Mallon & BAMFoods
Creek Dinner Dates: May 20, June 10, Jul 1, Aug 5, Aug 19, Sep 2, Sep 23, Oct 7
Creek dining is a Leiper’s Fork tradition! Our popular Farmstead Roots Creek Dinner Series at Wines in the Fork are multi-course meals prepared by noted local chefs paired with our wines all while sitting under the lights in Leipers Fork. Live music, cocktails from local distilleries and cigar rolling are often part of these one of a kind evenings.​
This season we have teamed with Leipers Fork resident, Chef Braiden Mallon, owner of BAMFoods Catering for a series of dinners. He will create a unique 4 course menu each date to pair perfectly with Tennessee wine produced by Farmstead Cellar and Crown Winery.
BAMFoods Catering will make every effort to accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions. Should you need accommodations, please contact us at bamfoodscatering@gmail.com
This is a 21+ only event. Thank you!

Red Door Bash
2023-09-23 18:00 | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
25th Anniversary Red Door Bash
Celebrate with Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at their 25th Anniversary Red Door Bash! This extra special anniversary event will be held in Nashville in the Grand Ballroom at the Music City Center at 6:00 PM.
The award-winning Red Door Bash celebrates free cancer support for individuals and families in 15 Middle Tennessee counties, as well as honors community leaders and volunteers for their giving hearts and extraordinary impact.
Click here to learn more about Red Door Bash.
ABOUT GILDA’S CLUB MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.
Free of charge to everyone – thanks to our generous donors – Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s evidence-based program for adults, teens, children, and families includes support groups, health and nutrition coaching, healthy lifestyle workshops, mind-body classes, social activities, educational lectures, and community resource information. Offering approximately 70 professionally-led support and networking groups, and more than 80 educational workshops and lectures each month – either online or from our midtown Nashville location – Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee makes a tangible difference in the lives of those impacted by cancer. We build community, so no one faces cancer alone. www.gildasclubmiddletn.org.

Mountain Stage
2023-09-23 19:00 - 2023-09-24 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Mountain Stage – The Franklin Theatre
Mountain Stage with host Kathy Mattea
Celebrating 40 Years!

For 40 years, Mountain Stage has been the home of live music on public radio. Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, hosted by Kathy Mattea, and distributed by NPR Music, each two hour episode of Mountain Stage can be heard every week on more than 280 stations across America, and around the world via NPR Music. Recorded in front of a live audience, Mountain Stage features performances from seasoned legends and emerging stars in genres ranging from folk, blues, and country; to indie rock, synth pop, world music, alternative, and beyond.

Night #1
Saturday, September 23
7 pm CST, doors at 6 pm

Sam Bush
Sarah Lee Guthrie
and more TBA

Night #2
Sunday, September 24
7 pm CST, doors at 6 pm

The Band of Heathens
Todd Snider
and more TBA

Chicago
2023-09-25 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Chicago in Franklin, Tennessee at FirstBank Amphitheater
Chicago is coming to FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin on September 25th, 2023 at 7:00 PM. This year marks Chicago’s 56th consecutive year of touring, our setlist will include timeless fan-favorites that span multiple decades and are beloved by fans of all ages!
About FirstBank Amphitheater
The premier entertainment experience south of Nashville. Introducing FirstBank Amphitheater, a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee.

The American Buffalo, a Film by Ken Burns, Preview Screening at Franklin Theater
2023-09-25 19:15 - 22:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Host Tracy Frist, sponsors the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County and Nashville Public Television, and The Better Angels Society, invite you to the historic Franklin Theatre for an early preview.
THE AMERICAN BUFFALO is the biography of an improbable, shaggy beast that has found itself at the center of many of the country’s most mythic and heartbreaking tales. The series, which has been in production for four years, will take viewers on a journey through more than 10,000 years of North American history and across some of the continent’s most iconic landscapes, tracing the mammal’s evolution, its significance to the Great Plains and, most importantly, its relationship to the Indigenous People of North America.
Excerpts of the film will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Senator Bill Frist, global chair of The Nature Conservancy, featuring Dayton Duncan, writer of THE AMERICAN BUFFALO, and Dr. Dwayne Estes, executive director of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute. In addition, the event will feature Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian Jon Meacham.
The Franklin community will be among the first in the country to receive a preview of the highly anticipated film weeks before it airs nationally on PBS and be one of the few locations to host the film’s writer Duncan (COUNTRY MUSIC, THE DUST BOWL, THE NATIONAL PARKS, LEWIS & CLARK) in person.
The event will take place at The Franklin Theater on Monday, September 25th at 7:15pm

BEYOND BOURBON
2023-09-27 19:00 | OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir., Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
BEYOND BOURBON – A BENEFIT BASH FOR OZ ARTS NASHVILLE

OZ Arts’ popular fall fundraiser invites guests to enjoy top-shelf sips, delicious food, tempting auctions, and more. All proceeds support OZ Arts’ mission to create innovative and accessible artistic opportunities for artists, audiences, and students in Middle Tennessee.
Click here to learn more.

18th Annual HBA Celebration Dinner
2023-09-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
We are a grassroots, non-profit organization and depend on the generosity of donors to help us fund our programs and operating budget. We’ll soon break ground on four new THDA CHDO homes and your partnership will help offset rising construction and land costs while granting the gift of home-ownership to our workforce and neighbors. All funds stay locally to enhance the downtown Franklin historic community. To make this mission possible, we will need to raise funds for the following:

$70,000 – road constructions to allow access to two homes
$532,000 – total land cost for all four homes.
Update Technology Center
Rehab Program (Average of 30 homes per year)
Administrative & Operating Costs

We will be celebrating our HBA’s 18th Annual HBA Celebration Dinner at the Williamson County Ag Center. This is our largest fundraiser of the year. We will have an virtual interactive silent auction that you can compete with fellow patrons anywhere in the world. Live musically talent will be lead by the lovely Charles & Tanya Harris with an explosive performance. We will serve our special Uncle Nearest Cocktail drink partnered with Epic Beverages. There will be an open cigar lounge provided by for all your spicy & bold preferences. This is definitely the event of the year that you don’t want to miss. Click the link below for more information. We will see you there!
18th Annual Celebration HBA Dinner (https://hardbargainassociation.ticketspice.com/hard-bargain-associations-18th-annual-celebration-dinner)

Nashville Shakespeare Festival presents Much Ado About Nothing
2023-09-28 19:00 - 2023-10-01 21:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Welcome to Nashville, 1973. Experience Much Ado About Nothing performed with a blend of nostalgia and contemporary relevance! We see the past was indeed prologue in this romantic comedy of miscommunication, resulting in peace, love, and understanding. This performance is family-friendly and a treat for all ages!
Nightly Schedule:
5:15 pm – Gates Open
5:30 pm – Insight Lecture Series
6:00 pm – Pre-Show Concert Series
7:00 pm – Performance of Much Ado About Nothing

BBB 5th Annual Songwriter's Night
2023-09-29 17:30 - 22:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Get ready for BBB’s 5th Annual Songwriter’s Night on September 29th in downtown Franklin at The Factory in Franklin. The event showcases talented songwriters from Nashville performing their award-winning songs. Come and experience an exciting night of music fun, and drinks. The proceeds will benefit BBB’s Integrity Foundation & the Small Business Grants that support our Accredited Business community. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or simply looking for a great time, this event promises to deliver.

Sanctus Real
2023-09-29 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Sanctus Real – The Franklin Theatre, September 29
ABOUT SANCTUS REAL: Formed in 1996, the Ohio-based trio has seen major success over their 25-year career span, earning two GRAMMY® Award nominations, a GMA Dove Award® and six GMA Dove nominations. With a total of nine studio albums, most recently 2019’s Unstoppable God, which was the follow-up to 2018’s Changed, Sanctus Real has accumulated eight No. 1’s and eight top five singles on multiple Christian radio formats.
To date, the band has sold more than 1.2 million albums and their music has been streamed 210+ million times globally. With a cumulative radio audience totalling 3.7 billion, they also have more than 25 million lifetime YouTube streams and thousands of days clocked on the road traveling all over the world, touring with other established artists such as MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Needtobreathe, Skillet, and more.

Majestic: a Tribute to Journey Live @ Mockingbird Theater
2023-09-29 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Majestic: a Tribute to Journey returns after 2 sold out shows to the gorgeous Mockingbird Theater in Franklin Sept 29th! Come sing the hits of Journey and party with us!
Grab the final tickets for this intimate and powerful show this Friday in the gorgeous Mockingbird Theater at the Factory!

OctoBRAfest 2023
2023-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | OctoBRAfest, 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville, TN, 37205, United States
3rd Annual OctoBRAfest! Benefitting Breast cancer Recovery in Action (BRA)
Join BRA for a night of craft beer, food, a silent auction, and fun to raise funds to further their mission to support Breast Cancer survivors.
Learn more about BRA and OctoBRAfest, today!

Cabaret On Stage - Emily Skinner: Broadway My Way
2023-09-30 20:00 | James K. Polk Theater – Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville, TN, 37243, United States
Tony Award® nominee Emily Skinner has captivated audiences around the world with her rich, expressive singing voice and vivacious, magnetic stage presence. Experience this “true Broadway Great” (USA Today) in her special solo concert celebration. BROADWAY, MY WAY is a dazzling evening filled with glorious music by landmark composers.
Studio Tenn and Tennessee Performing Arts Center co-present their unique Cabaret On Stage series for a third exciting year. The 2023 Cabaret On Stage series features three intimate evenings on the stage in TPAC’s Polk Theater with legendary Broadway performers, including JASON DANIELEY (The Full Monty, Pretty Woman: The Musical); KEN PAGE (CATS, The Wiz) and EMILY SKINNER (Side Show; Billy Elliot; New York, New York).
Studio Tenn is a professional regional theatre company based in Franklin, Tennessee. Its programming centers around innovative, custom-designed presentations of classic plays and musicals as well as an original “Legacy” series of theatrical concerts celebrating the work of legendary performers and musicians. For more information about its 2022-23 season, visit StudioTenn.org.

Shinedown The Revolutions Live Tour with special guests Papa Roach and Spiritbox
2023-10-03 18:50 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Shinedown The Revolutions Live Tour with special guests Papa Roach and Spiritbox to perform in Franklin, Tennessee at FirstBank Amphitheater on October 3, 2023, at 6:50 PM.
About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee.

Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
2023-10-04 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute – The Franklin Theatre
Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute has taken exact live arrangements from Bon Jovi’s 2000 Crush tour, the 2002 Bounce tour, the 2005 Have a Nice Day tour, the 2008 Lost Highway tour and the 2010 The Circle tour. Another milestone that the band has achieved is that they have tracked 14 Billboard top ten singles of which 8 of those went straight to number 1. Slippery When Wet has played over 1800 shows all across the world and the bands’ shows are the most attended and the highest grossing of any Bon Jovi Tribute band in the country.

Emily West
2023-10-05 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Emily West – The Franklin Theatre
Emily West is an American singer-songwriter, actress born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa. West moved to Nashville at the age of 18 where she signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell and soon after, signed with Capitol Nashville. Nominated for vocal event of the year for the ACM awards with her moving duet with Keith Urban for Blue Sky, a song co-written with Gary Burr.

Rubik's Groove
2023-10-06 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Rubik’s Groove – The Franklin Theatre
Rubiks Groove is your premier “Outside of the Box” 80’s, 90’s, 00’s Tribute Band! This high-energy, character-driven act will take you back to the best era of music with a complete 360-degree interactive experience that includes “live” music from rock, pop, to hip hop, characters, costumes, videos and more! They have brought the party all across the USA from Las Vegas, Orlando, San Diego and now to The Franklin Theatre!

Monster Mash and Movie Knight
2023-10-07 16:00 - 21:30 | Castle Park, 2135 New Castle Road, Arrington, TN, 37014, United States
Williamson County Parks & Recreation – Monster Mash and Movie Knight
Join us for a spooktacular outdoor event at the enchanting Castle Park, where ghoulish fun and laughter come together under the moonlit sky on the Castle Park lawn for a mesmerizing showing of the latest Addams Family movie. As you immerse yourself in the world of the Addams Family, enjoy a delectable array of treats from a variety of food truck vendors. Explore a range of games and activities that cater to the entire family. Engage in friendly competition, try your hand at Halloween-themed crafts, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re a young trick-or-treater or a seasoned ghost hunter, the Castle Park event promises an adventure-filled evening for all ages. Dress up in your most creative costumes and join us for a night of great fun as Castle Park transforms into a haven of family-friendly Halloween excitement. So mark your calendars and prepare for a spine-tinglingly good time at the Monster Mash Dance Class and outdoor movie night and celebrate the magic of the season and the joy of togetherness amidst the backdrop of a whimsical setting.
Admission is FREE, but tickets are required. Sat, Oct 07, 2023, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Doors 4:00 PM

Pickin' In The Park - Spring Hill TN Outdoor Music Series
2023-10-07 17:30 | Harvey Park, 4001 Miles Johnson Pkw, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Pickin’ In The Park is a free community LIVE music event in Spring Hill that is fun for all ages!
Pickin’ in the Park is a monthly outdoor music series in Spring Hill that’s held at Harvey Park! Spring Hill resident Matt Meyer is the event organizer, and he started the event in 2013. The fun family-friendly event features local musicians and songwriters. Bring chairs and blankets, and enjoy an evening of music! Food trucks will be on site.
The dates for this year’s performances are May 6th, June 3rd, July 8th, Aug. 5th, Sept. 9th and Oct. 7th. The shows begin at 5:30 PM. Harvey Park is located at 4001 Miles Johnson Parkway in Spring Hill TN 37174.

Farm to Table Dinner at GratiDude Ranch
2023-10-07 17:30 - 20:30 | GratiDude Ranch, 7515 Pewitt Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Guests are whisked away all while enjoying an amazing array of locally sourced cuisine paired with wines, beginning with a craft cocktail. Join us for our Farm-to-Table Dinner 2023 season with Chef Brayden Apple from River Cottage Farm where you will experience a delectable five-course dinner with only the best fresh ingredients, locally sourced, organic, and absolutely delicious. Craft cocktail, wine, conversation and live music rounds out the evening.

50th Annual Heritage Ball
2023-10-07 18:00 - 23:59 | Eastern Flank Battlefield Park, 1368 Eastern Flank Cir, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Heritage Ball, Williamson County’s longest-running black-tie affair, celebrates the outstanding preservation work of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, and serves as our largest annual fundraising event for future preservation efforts. This year’s 50th annual Heritage Ball, chaired by Calvin & Marilyn Lehew and Sondra Morris, is an extraordinary milestone, and we invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, nostalgia, and celebration. Let us come together to embrace our past, revel in our present, and pave the way for a future where preservation, education, and advocacy continue to inspire and unite us all.
$600 Individual Ticket.

Bridges Annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala
2023-10-07 18:30 - 22:30 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Spring, Franklin, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Bridges Annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala celebrating 25 years
Bridges’ Annual Jokers & Jackpot’s Gala is celebrating 25 years of commitment to the community. The evening consists of a delicious dinner plus a fun casino night where guests have the opportunity to play a variety of games including poker and blackjack for faux dollars. A silent auction of over 100 items includes artwork, jewelry, tickets to performances and attractions, restaurant gift cards, and sports memorabilia. Guests enjoy dinner, entertainment, music and dancing. The Gala is Bridges largest annual fundraiser and accounts for 10% of our operating budget, so is critical to our success.
$150/person $290/couple $1,400 for a table of 10
There are various ways that local businesses can support this great cause and receive exposure to over 2,600 people/businesses in the community simultaneously.
Sponsorship Opportunities
High Roller Presenting Sponsorship – $15,000

10 complimentary reservations
Sponsor category and product exclusivity
Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor on all marketing, advertising and event materials, and the PowerPoint presentation shown during the event
Recognition on Bridges’ website as the Presenting Sponsor with a clickable logo
Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor on social media, including Facebook/Meta and Twitter
Opportunity to offer welcome remarks by a company representative at the event
Opportunity to be included in interviews by media/press
Company banner prominently displayed at the event
Opportunity to display products or company literature at the event
Hole sponsorship at the 14th Annual Bridges Golf Scramble in 2023

House Sponsorship – $10,000

8 complimentary reservations
Name and/or logo prominently displayed on all marketing, advertising and event materials, and the PowerPoint presentation shown during the event
Recognition on Bridges’ website with a clickable logo
Recognition on Facebook/Meta
Recognition from the podium at the event
Company banner prominently displayed at the event
Opportunity to display products or company literature at the event

Dealer Sponsorship – $5,000

4 complimentary reservations
Name and/or logo displayed on all marketing, advertising and event materials, and the PowerPoint presentation shown during the event
Recognition on Bridges’ website with a clickable logo
Recognition on Facebook/Meta
Recognition from the podium at the event

Player Sponsorship – $2,000

2 complimentary reservations
Name and/or logo displayed on all marketing, advertising and event materials, and the PowerPoint presentation shown during the event
Company name listed on Bridges’ website

Gaming Table Sponsorship – $1,000

Name or logo on a gaming table
Name or logo displayed on the PowerPoint presentation shown during the event

Another Opportunity
Auction Donor
The Jokers & Jackpots Gala prides itself on having one of the best silent auctions in town! There are a variety of items, all beautifully displayed. Support Bridges by making a donation and you will provide financial assistance to a local non-profit and receive advertising exposure all at the same time!
For more details about any of these opportunities or the event itself, please contact
Linda Crockett, Exec. Dir. at (615) 591-7752 or lindaj@bridgesdvc.org.
We appreciate your consideration!

Killers & Cocktails
2023-10-07 19:30 | Americana Taphouse, 94 East Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Step into the shadows of Franklin, Tennessee, with our exclusive Killers & Cocktails tour. Hosted on the first Saturday of every month, this unique experience is led by esteemed True Crime writer/producer, Dominique Paul. Go behind the scenes of the infamous cases she’s delved into, all while wandering the streets of our beloved Franklin.
Begin your evening at Americana Taphouse bar, where you will enjoy half-price appetizers and drinks. As twilight falls, allow Dominique to lead you through an enthralling journey, merging chilling crime stories with famous local landmarks. Your evening culminates at Stable Reserve, Franklin’s only speakeasy, where a complimentary spirit tasting awaits.
Killers & Cocktails is more than a tour; it’s an immersion. Perfect for True Crime enthusiasts seeking an evening of suspense, stories and spirits.
MONTHLY THEMES
Due to its popularity, Killers & Cocktails is now a monthly spectacle with each month boasting a distinct theme ensuring no two tours are alike. October will chill you with “Murder & Mystery in the Great Smoky Mountains.”

2023 Heritage Ball Next Gen Late Party
2023-10-07 20:00 - 23:59 | Eastern Flank Battlefield Park, 1368 Eastern Flank Cir, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County invites young professionals to Desserts, Drinks, and Dancing!
Join us at The Next Gen Late Party, 8 pm on October 7, 2023. Located at the Historic Flank Battlefield Park in Franklin, Tennessee, this fundraiser supports the work of historic preservation by saving places and stories that matter in Williamson County. Get ready to “Party with a Purpose!” during the county’s longest-running black-tie event, The Heritage Ball.

Leigh Nash and Jeremy Lister
2023-10-08 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Leigh Nash and Jeremy Lister – The Franklin Theatre, October 8
Leigh Nash
“The world knows Leigh Nash best as the delightful pixie-esque voice atop massive global hits such as “Kiss Me” and “There She Goes” with Sixpence None The Richer, but she’s worked tirelessly to define her perspective though her songwriting output, showcased on her latest project, “The Tide, Vol. 1,” a six-song collection of duets recorded with people Leigh considers personal superheroes.
“What I’ve found to be true with my songwriting is that I seem to serve a story or song better when it’s something that just happened naturally with me, like an encounter or conversation,” she says. “I tried it back with Sixpence, but I’m just now starting to feel a little bit more at home in those songwriter shoes.”
Combine those choices of subject matter — honesty with partners in times of strife, recognizing others’ perspectives in periods of trouble, identifying blessings in the everyday — with duet partners featuring voices both iconic and close to home, and The Tide reveals an artist at the peak of her powers.”
Jeremy Lister
Nashville’s Jeremy Lister started connecting with music while growing up in the middle of Mississippi. A son of a preacher, he began singing and learning harmonies in church at the age of two. Lister moved to Nashville in 2003, bringing his first EP, Shooting Star, with him. In 2005, he released his second EP, So Far, followed by the release of his Just One Day EP on Warner Bros. Records. That same year, he was invited to join the Ten Out of Tenn collective of singer/songwriters, which included then up-and-coming artists such as Andrew Belle, K.S. Rhoads, and Gabe Dixon.
In 2010, he joined a cappella group Street Corner Symphony for the second season of NBC’s “The Sing-Off.” The group became a fan favorite, eventually claiming the second-place title in the competition. Ben Folds invited them out on the road immediately following their success on the show, which launched their touring career. Street Corner Symphony performs dozens of headlining shows all over the world each year.
Lister released his first solo full-length album, The Bed You Made, in 2011, which featured a duet with Alison Krauss on the song You and I. In 2013, he released the single Set Us Free, which became the theme song for the MTV series “The World Of Jenks.” In 2017, he and his brothers, together under the name Lister Brothers, co-wrote and released the album Helium Ocean.
In the 16+ years since he moved to Nashville, Lister has become a Music City staple, known for his prolific songwriting and unequaled vocal range. He has worked with some of Nashville’s biggest names, from Alison Krauss to Amy Grant, Meghan Trainor, and Chely Wright.
Since signing with Big Yellow Dog in 2019, Lister has had songs placed with T-Mobile, Dignity Health, the Netflix movie 2 Hearts, the promo for the season finale of Modern Family, and more, and has released four EPs: “Sign Language” – 2019, “Cool Cool” (side project with Bergie) – 2020, “Forest for the Trees” – 2020, and “Happy Holidays, Everyone” EP – 2020. His most recent release is the full-length LP version of “Happy Holidays, Everyone,” featuring ten original holiday jazz songs.

The Mersey Beatles
2023-10-10 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Mersey Beatles – The Franklin Theatre

DIRECT FROM THE GREAT CITY OF LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND!
The Mersey Beatles!! The world’s most Authentic and only LIVERPOOL born Beatles Tribute Band was the resident band for over a decade at the world- famous CAVERN CLUB, where The Beatles got their start. These childhood friends have played in 20 countries, selling out shows worldwide.
Don’t Miss this all-new multi- media show which brings the excitement of THE BEATLES EARLY YEARS to life. The show includes every single song from the “BEATLES RED ALBUM” + many Beatlemania Classics. From ED SULLIVAN all the way to SHEA STADIUM, The Mersey Beatles new show is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Experience their natural Liverpool accents, wit, and charm. With no rehearsed scripts, their crowd banter truly captures the original spirit of the Beatles. These talented musicians appear with beautifully designed costumes and replica guitars from all eras.
“The Mersey Beatles are one of the best you will ever see!” Julia Baird- (John Lennon’s sister)

An Evening with Roger McGuinn
2023-10-11 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
An Evening with Roger McGuinn – The Franklin Theatre
Mr. Tambourine Man not only lived history, he made history with his fearless sense of experimentation. As the leader of the influential 60s group, The Byrds, he was on the leading edge, combining the rock beat of the Beatles with the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan, to create the genre known as “folk-rock” His groundbreaking work on The Byrds “Sweetheart Of The Rodeo” album, is widely credited with ushering in the genre of country rock. Roger’s solo career began in 1973 and has yielded 13 albums, a Grammy nomination, and extensive touring and performing for enthralled audiences ever since.

Meet the Astronomer Talk + Telescope Viewing
2023-10-12 19:00 | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
A full evening! Browse our exhibits, enjoy an astro talk with Q&A , and view the sky through the historic Seyfert Telescope at the Vanderbilt University Dyer Observatory in Brentwood, Tennessee.
This talk includes Q&A. Telescope viewings follow when weather permits.
Attendance notes:
All ages are welcome, but this talk is recommended for ages 12 and up.

You do not need to bring a printed ticket; there will be a guest list at the gate.
The exhibits on the main floor are handicapped accessible, but the Seyfert telescope on the second floor is only accessible by stairs. There are twenty steps, split by a large landing, leading to the dome. Climbing additional portable steps may be necessary to see through the eyepiece.
Notify the gate attendant if you have special parking needs.
Closed-toe footwear is suggested.
If your plans change and you cannot attend, you may invite someone you know to use your tickets/names for entry.
Because this is Vanderbilt University property, firearms and smoking are not allowed.
Please let us know when you get your tickets if someone in your group cannot climb the stairs, so we may attempt to make some accommodation with another telescope if skies are clear enough for viewing.

Address: 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood TN 37027 (NOT on the main Vanderbilt campus)
Cost: $7.18. Each person must have their own reservation. Infants do not require tickets.
NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR. Tickets may be purchased up to the day of the event, but please be aware this event often sells out well ahead.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. THIS IS A CLEAR OR CLOUDY EVENT.
Image Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI

The Sounds of Silence feat. Burlap to Cashmere
2023-10-12 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Sounds of Silence feat. Burlap to Cashmere at The Franklin Theatre
Performed by Steven Delopoulos and Johnny Phillips of the award-winning band Burlap to Cashmere, THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE is a throwback to the early 70’s Greenwich Village folk scene. You will hear the songs of Simon and Garfunkel and the era that surrounded them. Bob Dylan, John Denver, Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, Don McLain and many more of your favorite artists from that genre. Delopoulos and Phillips will take you back to that timeless era of music when lyrics and melody meant something more.
Burlap To Cashmere first made waves with their critically acclaimed and Dove Award-winning debut album, ANYBODY OUT THERE. They quickly established a name for themselves with their unique sound, energetic live shows and introspective lyrics underscored by their remarkable musicianship. Signed to A+M Records the album went on to sell nearly half a million records worldwide, propelling Burlap to stardom. Their extensive tour schedule took the band across the U.S. and overseas to Europe and South America. The band has been privileged to play to U.S troops in the Middle East and even to play before the Pope in Rome to a crowd of over three million. Getting extensive radio play and opening for Hootie and the Blowfish, Train, and Elvis Costello to name a few.
After an extended hiatus, the band returned with their eponymous 2011 album, Burlap To Cashmere, produced by music legend Mitchell Froom and released through Sony Music. The album was highly praised in numerous media outlets including USA Today, NPR, the New York Post, and American Songwriter Magazine.
The group has been featured on many high-profile platforms including Artists At Google, Amazon, the At Guitar Center Podcast with Nic Harcourt, and Lightning 100’s Live At Nashville Sunday Night. A film about the band’s history called “The Other Country” was written and directed by veteran filmmaker Brett Leonard (Lawnmower Man, Virtuosity).
The two lead members songwriter and arranger are now creating a brand new show, THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE TRIBUTE TOUR. Bringing back their favorite era of music to the stage.
