Bill Peach Franklin Book Festival
2024-06-08 10:00 - 2024-06-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Bill Peach Franklin Book Festival will be held June 8-9, 2024, at the Williamson County Public Library (WCPL), 1314 Columbia Avenue, in Franklin, TN. Times are June 8, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and June 9, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Presented by Authors Circle of Middle Tennessee and WCPL, the 4th annual festival includes instructional presentations on writing, publishing, and marketing; featured speakers; panel discussions; and book sales and signings with 30 or more authors. The festival is FREE to all, and the public is invited to this celebration of the written word.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-06-15 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-22 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-29 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-06 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-13 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-27 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-03 08:00 - 13:00 and 8 more dates | Franklin Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Franklin Farmers Market is a True Tennessee Farmers Market!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.
The non-profit FFM believes that local family farms can remain successful with support from the market to stay productive. Productive family farms are important to both the economic and environmental structures of Middle Tennessee communities and the Franklin Farmers Market is working to ensure the future of farming in Tennessee.
Artisans
While the Franklin Farmers Market is the home of real farmers, it is also the place for eclectic offerings from local artists and craftsmen. Come out to the market and meet Middle Tennessee’s best artisans who specialize in such crafts as original photography and paintings, hand turned woodwork, one of a kind pottery and handcrafted jewelry. It’s a diverse mix of local artisans, making the Franklin Farmers Market the spot for unique artworks, crafts and gifts.
Events and Festivals
The Franklin Farmers Market holds many events and festivals throughout the year, too! Their Pardoning of the Turkey event is a family favorite event! Another family favorite event is when Santa visits the market each December! The Franklin Strawberry Festival offers a lot of strawberries, of course! You will also find fun activities and games for kids and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat! The festival is great fun for all ages! The Tomato Festival celebrates summer’s favorite veggie with heirloom tomato tastings, plus a lot of fun games for the kids! The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a fun day for the whole family, too! Enjoy games for kids and adults, including the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. There will also be wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon to enjoy!

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday

The Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market. The summer season of the market is May through October every Saturday 8am – 1pm. The winter season of the market is November through April with hours of 9am – 12noon.

Academy Park Acoustic Fest
2024-06-15 18:00 - 22:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is excited to announce our first Acoustic Fest to be held on the Academy Park Courtyard just outside the theater in Franklin, TN. This year’s fest will feature a range of talent, from local up-and-coming performers to 50-year veterans in the music business.
6:00pm: us two and him
The evening kicks off at 6pm with us two and him, a local bluegrass trio consisting of brothers Jim and John Rickman (“us two”) and Phil Comstock (“him”). These three close buddies have been telling stories and harmonizing together for five decades. They have appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage, “The Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree,” “Nashville Gospel Show,” WSM’s “Bill Cody in the Morning” radio show, and for many years they were semi-regulars on Nashville’s “The Ralph Emery Show.”
7:00pm: Jay Rin
At 7pm, we welcome Jay Rin, soulful ‘Rockicana’ singer-songwriter originally from Whittier, CA and graduate of Belmont University 2017. She has been featured on Knoxville’s WDVX, Murfreesboro’s WMOT, and Los Angeles’ KLOS after the release of her debut 2023 album “Fool on the Fringe.” Jay Rin is a full time performing artist and also spends her time as the ‘John Lennon’ in the internationally touring all female Beatles tribute – Penny Lane.
8:00pm: Jim & Valerie Gabehart
Husband and wife team, Jim & Valerie Gabehart, who have also been musical partners for 29 years, will be our featured entertainers at 8pm. Recent transplants to Tennessee from the hills of West Virginia, Jim is a 5-time West Virginia State Champion banjo player, and Valerie is a dynamic bluegrass vocalist! They will be joined by their daughter, Amy Taylor on guitar, and Corey Hensley on bass.
9:00pm: Mike Dunbar
Closing out the evening at 9pm is songwriter and performing artist Mike Dunbar. A New England native, Mike’s music is equal parts Paul Simon and Tom Petty, blending lyrical depth with a rock-and-roll attitude. His work has been featured in the Boston Globe as well as on Nashville’s Lightning 100, Channel 4’s Today in Nashville, Boston’s The River, and New Hampshire Public Radio’s “All Things Considered.”

Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair: Summer Edition
2024-06-29 10:00 - 2024-06-30 16:00 | oneC1TY Nashville, 8 City Blvd., Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Join the Nashville Scene for the Summer Edition of our Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring over 80 curated artisan vendors showing off their homemade goods including home decor, clothing, pet products, CBD and so much more! Guests will enjoy activities, giveaways, craft cocktails, craft brews and indulge in food truck fare while enjoying a day of shopping!
Crafty Bastards is FREE to attend and welcomes kids, pets, friends and families of all ages. For more information, visit craftybastards.com.

Blackberry Jam Music Festival
2024-06-29 16:30 - 20:30 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for the 21st Annual Blackberry Jam Music Festival in Franklin!
We are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Blackberry Jam Music Festival presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners Saturday! From the porch of the Historic Hayes House, Hard Bargain Association will present an eclectic talented roster featuring Reyna Roberts, Tae Lewis, Don Adam’s Band, Tanya and Charles Harris, and Joe Hand.
A kid friendly section with Roger Day and Aria Music Class will delight the whole family! This year’s festival MC’s are George Hamilton V, David Spaulding Jr., and Tommy Jackson.
As we have from the beginning, the Jam will bring a talented, diverse line-up of musicians and our community together, and all for a great cause, Hard Bargain Association. Gates will open at 3:00PM, with music from 4:00PM-9:00PM. This is a rain or shine event.
See you Saturday, June 29th at the Blackberry Jam!
Music makes the berries grow!
Saturday, June 29, 2024
4:30PM-8:30PM CDT
Gate opens at 3:00PM
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
331 Franklin Road
Franklin, TN 37064

49th Annual Bethlehem UMC Fish Fry
2024-07-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
One of the county’s longest running events, the Bethlehem United Methodist Church’s Fish Fry, returns July 19 for its 49th year on the grounds of the Grassland church at 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road off Hillsboro Road.
BUMC Fish Fry Chairman Mike Loring said they are so happy to host neighbors for a good old-fashioned social with delicious, all-you-can-eat catfish, live music and a free children’s area – all helping support church missions.
“Sharing in this summertime fun is something we look forward to all year. People can join us on the shaded grounds of the church, have a terrific time and help us help our community. All the proceeds help support the church’s missions abroad and locally including Kathy’s Backpacks which provides new backpacks and supplies for area school children needing assistance which we will pack the week after the fish fry just in time for school,” Loring said. “With an all-you-can-eat price and so many activities, this event is one of the best deals around!”
One of the highlights of the evening is the Bethlehem Bluegrass Band which will fill the grounds with classic, bluegrass favorites. Returning again is the amazing 5 Points Swing Band. The menu includes 1,800 pounds of farm-raised catfish served along with hushpuppies, sliced tomatoes, white beans and delicious cole slaw created from a secret church recipe. Boy Scout Troop 1 returns to help serve delicious drinks.
Handicapped seating is available in the air-conditioned gym and the event also offers convenient take-out, as well as golf cart transportation from parking to the serving lines. The church also has a popular gently used book sale.
The incredible silent auction includes beautiful artwork, sports tickets, home décor, themed gift baskets and more. The bake sale is always a very popular spot with a variety of items from cupcakes and sour dough bread to brownies and cookies said Bake Sale Chair Jan Speer.
With live music, all-you-can-eat, farm-raised catfish and an incredible free children’s play area, the Bethlehem UMC Fish Fry is Friday, July 19 on the shaded grounds of the church off Old Hillsboro Road in the Grassland Area from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin (37069). Tickets for adults are $15 in advance and children, ages, three to 10, are $10 in advance at the church or online at www.bethlehemumc.com. Day of the event, adults are $18 and children are $12 and children three and under are free. Hot dogs are available too.

Fish Fry-Day at the Loveless Cafe
2024-07-26 17:00 - 20:00 | The Loveless Barn, 8400 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, 37221, United States
The Loveless Cafe is hosting a ‘Fish Fry-Day’ event at the Loveless Barn on Friday, July 26 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tickets include a full Fish Fry Buffet, Deep Fried Peanut Butter & Jams, a Loveless Cafe Biscuit Station, beverages, dessert and more. The Fish Fry-Day is the perfect family-friendly event with a bounce house, face painting, a balloon artist, live music and local vendors to shop from!

2024 Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – Fiddlers Jamboree
2024-07-26 19:00 - 2024-07-27 22:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth Musical Festival, Historic Downtown Franklin
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth is a Musical Festival Featuring Bluegrass Music, Fiddling, Buck Dancing, Crafts, Food and More!
Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.
Friday night we have some of the best bluegrass bands around for a relaxing evening and end to the work week. On Saturday, you will find some of the best musicians anywhere competing in our individual instruments and band contests. In addition to all of the music, we have food and craft vendors that are sure to have something to satisfy a sweet tooth or be that one of a kind gift you have been wanting.

Festival Schedule
Friday 7 PM – 10 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 10 PM

Williamson County Fair 2024
2024-08-02 18:00 - 2024-08-10 23:59 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Williamson County Fair is Fun for All Ages!

The 2024 Williamson County Fair will be held August 2nd through 10th, 2024 at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee. The Fair offers Fun for all ages for nine days! Delicious food, thrilling rides, games, music, attractions and more! At the Williamson County Fair, it is our mission to provide a family-friendly fair, promoting agriculture, bringing communities together and celebrating the traditions of Williamson County, Tennessee!
Make sure to check out new additions like the Amazing Wonderland Circus and interactive Wild Science display! Seize the chance to win a coveted blue ribbon by participating in our new creative arts and culinary divisions showcasing talents of all ages.
To buy tickets, enter in an event, or learn more, visit www.williamsoncountyfair.org.
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Williamson County Fair with us in Franklin, TN, from Friday, August 2, to Saturday, August 10!

2024 Williamson County Fair Hours
Monday – Thursday: Gates Open at 6:00 pm
Building Hours: 6:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at 11:00 p.m.
Friday: Gate Open at 6:00 pm
Building Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight
Saturday: Gates Open at 10:00 am
Building Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight
Sunday: Gates Open at Noon
Building Hours: 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at 11:00 p.m.

Curio Brewing Company: Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
2024-09-14 11:00 - 19:00 | Curio Brewing Company, 216 Noah Drive, Suite 140, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Calling all beer lovers, Oktoberfest is coming to Franklin!
Get ready for the ultimate Oktoberfest experience, right here in the heart of the city. We’re bringing in the beer, the bounce house, games, music and so much more. Ginger Pig is hard at work preparing a special menu just for the occasion, you won’t want to miss out on this.
So come on down, put on your dirndl or lederhosen, and let’s celebrate together as a community!!

Fall Family Fun Festival
2024-09-21 10:00 - 2024-11-01 14:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Fall Family Fun Pumpkin Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms!
Pick the perfect pumpkin at Tennessee’s largest petting farm and fun park – Lucky Ladd Farms.  The award-winning farm park has become a fall family tradition for many Middle Tennesseans, offering over 50+ attractions and activities for kids and adults alike.  From petting lovable farm animals, seeing exotic livestock, enjoying wagon and pony rides, taking an adventure through the corn maze, playing on an amazing playground, soaring down mega slides, visiting interesting educational exhibits, and moseying through a country gift shop – Lucky Ladd Farms has something for everyone to enjoy!
Hours of operation vary throughout the season. Please see the event link below for more information.

Westhaven Porchfest: JOURNEY RESURRECTION & CHILD'S ANTHEM-The Music of Toto
2024-09-21 18:30 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrate Westhaven Porchfest on September 21st, 2024!

Resurrection-A Journey Tribute and Child’s Anthem-The Music of Toto. Both are considered the gold standard in tribute bands!

Join us for a day of fun and festivities as we celebrate Westhaven Porchfest. This popular annual event brings friends and neighbors together to celebrate Middle Tennessee’s incredible musical influences while enjoying the beautiful Westhaven community. From free live music around the neighborhood during the day to delicious food and drinks, to the ticketed evening concert, there is something for everyone.
This year’s evening concert features Resurrection – A Journey Tribute and Child’s Anthem – The Music of Toto.
Resurrection – A Journey Tribute is considered ‘The Gold Standard’ by which all Journey tributes are measured, faithfully recreating the experience of a 1980’s Journey concert. This dynamic band has featured some of Nashville’s hottest musicians, many have performed, written, or recorded with the biggest names in the music industry – including Journey and Steve Perry. Every show is a brilliant reproduction of sights and sounds designed to captivate and transport audiences to the glorious age of arena rock when Journey reigned atop the Billboard charts and sold-out arenas across the country.
Child’s Anthem is a collection of some of Nashville’s finest studio musicians and features Westhaven favorites Keith and Janna Landry. The band was heavily influenced by the members of Toto, who were themselves the kings of the LA recording scene in the 70’s and 80’s. “We were always jamming on Toto songs in between takes in the studio. Eventually, we realized we ought to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy this music as much as we do. That’s why Child’s Anthem was formed. Above all, the songs are incredibly fun to play. The response to the band has been very gratifying,” said Keith.
Get your tickets now and secure your spot. Limited tickets are available, so act fast and take advantage of our special early bird pricing. You won’t want to miss this Westhaven favorite!
The General Admission area is open seating on Magli Green with access to food, beer, wine, and cocktails for purchase. Early bird tickets are available for $45, $53 after July 7th.
The VIP Experience includes exclusive access to the VIP area on Magli Green in the heart of the music with hors d’oeuvres and desserts meticulously crafted by Mack and Kates. Experience the private lounge, two bars, and two complimentary cocktails. You will have access to the exclusive stage-front viewing areas (seated and standing). VIP Early Bird tickets are $155, $175 after July 7th.
Unfortunately, Coal Town will not be a part of our VIP area this year. However, they will be hosting a “Porch” during the day! There will be no access to Coal Town from the evening event.
Proceeds will benefit The Westhaven Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization. Visit WesthavenFoundation.org for more information. Sponsorships are still available. Please contact Mark McCutcheon for more details: mark@westhavenfoundation.org.
Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 6:30 pm.
Visit www.westhavenporchfest.org for more information on the free daytime events, FAQs, etc.

Resurrection – A Journey Tribute
This dynamic band has featured some of Nashville’s hottest musicians, many whom who have performed, written, or recorded with the biggest names in the music industry – including Journey and Steve Perry. Every show is a brilliant reproduction of sights and sounds designed to captivate and transport audiences to the glorious age of arena rock when Journey reigned atop the Billboard charts and sold out arenas across the country. Resurrection – A Journey Tribute continues to garner worldwide attention and acclaim with high profile performances including, Royal Caribbean International cruises, Fraze Pavilion, AT&T Park: Home of the San Francisco Giants, US Cellular Field: Home of the Chicago White Sox, Hard Rock Casino and Hotel. Fans across the country, including Steve Perry and Journey purists, rave that Resurrection – A Journey Tribute is ultimate Journey experience!

Child’s Anthem is a collection of some of Nashville’s finest studio musicians and features Westhaven favorites Keith and Jana Landry. The band was heavily influenced by the members of Toto, who were themselves the kings of the LA recording scene in the 70’s and 80’s. “We were always jamming on Toto songs in between takes in the studio. Eventually, we realized we ought to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy this music as much as we do. That’s why Child’s Anthem was formed. Above all, the songs are incredibly fun to play. The response to the band has been very gratifying,” said Keith who was a part of Toto for the Hydra tour.
You can’t have a Toto tribute band without someone to sing Bobby Kimball’s demanding lead vocals. Child’s Anthem is fortunate to have Keith Landry on board. He toured and sang with Toto in their prime in the 1980’s. That’s as authentic as it gets! The rest of the band’s passion for the music and technical expertise is equally impressive.
Child’s Anthem brings to life the entire range of Toto’s music – from sweeping ballads to R&B to screaming rock songs. Don’t miss the chance to see them!

Nashville Shakespeare Festival presents As You Like It
2024-09-26 17:15 - 2024-09-29 22:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
If all the world’s a stage, join the band in As You Like It, one of Shakespeare’s most joyful romantic comedies. Experience a group of musicians, poets, and other colorful characters as they compose the world they want to live in, discover hidden truths, build an unlikely community, and create a brand new sound along the way.
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival returns to Franklin! Food trucks available on-site – or pack a picnic! Bring your own blankets or chairs. Limited bleacher seating is available. Please visit the following website for further information: https://www.nashvilleshakes.org/summer-shakespeare.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2024
2024-09-28 12:00 - 2024-09-29 12:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival | Franklin, TN | September 28-29, 2024
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is held annually in Franklin, Tennessee, at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. The two-day outdoor festival will take place September 28 and 29, 2024. Thousands and thousands of attendees of all ages enjoy the festival!
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival offers a diverse, renowned lineup of Rock & Roll, Americana, Alt-Country, Bluegrass, Jazz, Indie, Gospel, Pop & Blues. The festival has grown in its eight 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.
It serves great value and advantage to Pilgrimage that so many talented musicians and industry folks live in such close proximity. Pilgrimage always has surprises on stage that include guest appearances, acoustic performances, and unique pairings. Pilgrimage freely mixes genres and musical styles to create an intentionally diverse music experience throughout the day so you can see all of your favorites and discover new ones.

Pilgrimage has always presented itself as family-friendly which means kids are welcomed and encouraged to experience festival culture at young age. Specifically, at the Lil’ Pilgrims Area with Grammy award winning producer, Ralph Covert, kids experience numerous activities, renowned artists, and are presented musical talent at a high level that has underscored a commitment to the “all ages” experience.

Over the past years, the Pilgrimage Foundation has given to Friends of Franklin Parks, MusiCares musicians in need, Dark Horse Institute as a scholarship to the local music engineering school, the American Red Cross, the City of Franklin, and other scholarship and mentoring programs.

When performances wrap and the lights come back on, guests can conveniently head back into the heart of downtown Franklin, within walking distance from the Park at Harlinsdale, to imbibe the best of the town’s bars and restaurants, retail shops, and a great weekend lineup of nighttime shows and events.

The Nashville Balloon Glow & Laser Show at Berry Farms
2024-10-04 17:00 - 2024-10-05 22:00 | Nashville Balloon Glow & Laser Show at Berry Farms, Franklin, TN, 4421 Peytonsville Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Don’t miss The Nashville Balloon Glow & Laser Show at Berry Farms in Franklin on October 4th – 5th, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Gate open at 5 PM each day.
Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!
We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides and much more!
Live Music for your entertainment from Mark Anthony Ensemble.
Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale!
Food Vendors with bunches of fantastic Festival Style food to choose from!
Bucket List!! Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $35 per person. While supplies last and weather dependent. Announcements on rides will be made at the event.
For the Grand Finale each night after dusk… about 9pm we will have the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show where we will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory “Count Downs”! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!
Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own “perfect” viewing spot i!
