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The Franklin Farmers Market
2023-01-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-06 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, TN. 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.

KITE FESTIVAL
2023-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is partnering with Chicago Kite to host WCPR’s inaugural Kite Festival in Franklin, Tennessee on Sunday, March 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Mark your calendars so you won’t miss this FREE family event with numerous kinds of kites and stunt kites; some even reaching 100 feet in the air!
Chicago Kite Company has been serving kite enthusiasts for nearly 30 years. They have everything for kite flyers from beginners to seasoned professionals. Visit their kite booth to purchase single, dual and quad kites, windsocks, garden spinners and flags. Come out and see the skies filled with giant kites that look like swimming sea creatures or enjoy watching the professionals perform stunt kite demonstrations with kites of all shapes and sizes. Individuals and families are encouraged to purchase or bring their own kites to fly in the Family Flying Zone.
Join us for this FREE, fun family event also featuring food trucks and a kid’s activity booth. Overflow parking will be available at Cheek Park behind Franklin High School with a shuttle service available or people can choose to take the walking trail over to the Recreation Complex.
For more information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com and click on the “Activities” tab.
About Williamson County Parks and Recreation
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is a public organization benefitting the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

County Sumner Irish Festival
2023-03-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park, 2901 Hartsville Pike, Castalian Springs, TN, 37031, United States
Celebrate the Irish with live music, food, games, and more at the family-friendly County Sumner Irish Festival!

The County Sumner Irish Festival is a fantastic event held in March at Bledsoe’s Fort Historical Park in Castalian Springs, Tennessee. The park is home to an authentic Irish cottage built by Hugh Rogan in the late 1790s, as well as a historic trail that runs alongside a settler cemetery and remnants of a 19th-century spring house.
Live Irish music is sure to have you dancing and toe-tapping! Food and fun create the perfect festive celebration! The event also includes guided hikes, storytelling, craft beer from Half Batch Brewing, historic house tours, kids activities, and food vendors.
Wear your favorite Irish-themed attire to participate in the costume contest, pets included, where prizes will be given away!
Please, no outside food or drinks.
Admission: $10/vehicle

Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee
2023-03-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join the City of Franklin, TN for the Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee!
Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee – Saturday, March 25, 2023 – 10 AM to 2 PM at Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064.
We welcome all Tennessee Kindergarten through 12th Grade Artists to apply to display your original pieces in this juried exhibit. We will accept and include a wide variety of art pieces in multi-media platforms. Winning pieces will be displayed at the Fire Hall Art Gallery in City Hall in Downtown Franklin.
Arts Exhibit
The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee allows for young artists to showcase their artwork to festival goers. Art Exhibit Application and Details
Stage Performers
Do you dance, act, sing, play and instrument, or write poetry? We are looking for talented groups and individuals to perform on the stage at the Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee. Whether you are a seasoned performer or just starting out, we would like to highlight the variety of talent in Tennessee.
Art Stops
Several area organizations and businesses generously offer their time and financial support to allow festival attendees the opportunity to experience the arts in new and unique ways.
Hand Crafted Art Sales
The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee allows for young artists to sell their original artwork to festival goers. Each vendor must provide their own set up.
More event information is below.

NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL
2023-03-30 19:00 - 2023-04-02 22:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join fans from around the world for the 7th annual Nashville Elvis Festival in downtown Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory at Franklin – March 30-April 2, 2023. Nashville Elvis Festival is a premier Elvis event unlike any other, celebrating the music and legacy of Elvis Presley. Join us for a weekend of live music performances, special guests, Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition and much more!

Spring Festival - Easter Celebration
2023-04-07 11:00 - 2023-04-08 16:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Celebrate spring with the Easter Bunny as he gets things hopping around Lucky Ladd Farms! This family friendly event features all your favorite farm attractions, non-stop egg hunts, and you will meet some of the farm’s brand new sweet fuzzy baby animals. It’s an EGG-citing way start the spring season!

Easter Bunny meet-and-greets takes place each hour throughout event.
Easter Egg Hunt:
Lucky Ladd Farms offers non-stop Egg Hunts all day long. No large crowds rushing the field. No trampled toddlers. Siblings can hunt together and Mom can get great photos of the entire family. It’s a fun way to do it at your leisure. It’s not about how many eggs the kids collect because they turn in their eggs at the Redemption Station for a fun prize pack. This ensures each child receives the same awesome prize!

Eggstravaganzoo
2023-04-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Hop into spring at Nashville’s wildest egg hunt!
Nashville Zoo’s annual spring celebration is back with egg hunts and Easter fun for children of all ages. Activities during the day include egg hunts for kids, face painting, keeper talks, and themed animal enrichment! Reservations are required.

Jurassic Quest
2023-04-14 12:00 - 2023-04-16 17:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jurassic Quest is ROARING into Franklin, TN!
DON’T MISS:
* LIFE-SIZE, SKY-SCRAPING DINOSAURS
* ONE-OF-A-KIND WALKING DINOSAUR RIDES
* LIFE-SIZE T.REX SKULL
* INCREDIBLE FOSSILS, including REAL T.rex teeth and Triceratops horn
Come join us from April 14 – 16th at Williamson County AG Expo Park in Franklin, Tennessee!
Friday, April 14 – Sunday, April 16, 2023 (Friday 12p-8p, Saturday 9a-8p, Sunday 9a-5p)
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO FIND TICKET PRICES AND PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE:
https://jurassicquest.shop/franklin-tn
Purchasing tickets online before the event guarantees entry in case of sell out
We are Jurassic Quest, the largest & most realistic traveling dinosaur experience in North America!
Jurassic Quest is the ONLY place where your family can experience:
* The largest and most realistic Dinosaur Exhibit on tour, featuring true-to-detail (and size!) dinosaurs, including a 60 foot long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus, our 80 foot long Apatosaurus, and our gigantic LIFESIZE T.rex.
* A dive deep beneath the ocean’s surface into Ancient Oceans, where you’ll encounter a COLOSSAL 50 foot long Megalodon and some of the most enormous (and vicious!) prehistoric marine creatures found only in the darkest depths of prehistory!
* Our one-of-a-kind interactive Baby Dinosaur Show and Raptor Training Experience
* Opportunities to meet and greet loveable baby Dinosaurs like Tyson the T.rex, Cammie the Camarasaurus, and Trixie the Triceratops – plus their Dino Trainers
* Walking Dinosaur rides & Stationary Dinosaur rides, including some of the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America!
* Dino Bounce Houses & Bungee Pull
* Ready, Set, Quest! Take on The Quest at Jurassic Quest, an interactive challenge that leads adventurers through 10 clues within the experience! Finish all the activities & earn a reward!
* Fossil digs, Jurassic Jeeps, Crafts & Coloring Station, Fossil Experience, “Tricera-tots” (a soft play space for our littlest dino lovers), and MORE!
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JURASSIC QUEST EXPERIENCE & WHAT OUR FANS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT US:
https://www.jurassicquest.com/about-us
TIPS:
1. Strollers and wagons are welcome.
2. Be sure to bring your camera . There will be a TON of great moments to capture!
3. Bring socks for the kids! Socks are required for the inflatables.
4. Jurassic Quest is a go-at-your-own-pace, self-guided experience. The average length of stay to enjoy all Jurassic Quest has to offer is 1 to 2 hours.
5. Have a dinosaur question before your Quest, after, or even DURING? We’ve got #facts. Park Ranger Marty has the DINO 411! Just text your question to 844-DINO-411 or 844-346-6411.

23rd Annual Nolensville Buttercup Festival
2023-04-16 12:00 - 18:00 | Historic Nolensville Buttercup Festival, 7289 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
There’s something for everyone at this event.
-Car Show
-Live Music
-Miss Buttercup Pageant
-Food Vendors
-Cross Roads Ranch Horse Rides
-Sam The Balloon Man
-Artisan Vendors
Noon till 6pm! There will be a shuttle. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

39th Annual Main Street Festival 2023
2023-04-22 10:00 - 2023-04-23 18:00 | Franklin’s Main Street, 106 3rd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County presents the 39th Annual Main Street Festival, sponsored by First Horizon, held in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23.
The first of the three annual festivals organized and operated by the Heritage Foundation, the Main Street Festival has continually grown in stature and anticipation with the 2022 Festival attracting more than 140,000 attendees.
Photo by Daniel C White Photography
The family-friendly arts and crafts street festival is free to the public. Along with the heralded assortment of local shops and destinations the downtown corridor is known for, guests will enjoy local food and drink vendors, children’s activities, live music, and arts and crafts.
Photo by Daniel C White Photography
As always, there will be an exciting full lineup of special features, which include:
Spring Street, presented by HG Hill Realty
An interactive cultural and art area including art demonstrations, cultural performances, and collaborative art experiences.
PetZone, presented by Petsense by Tractor Supply
Featuring pet-centric activities and promotions.
Whiskey Lounge, presented by Leiper’s Fork Distillery
Tastings and information sessions for whiskey lovers.
Beer Garden, presented by Bavarian Bierhaus
A special array of beer offerings from Bavarian Bierhaus.
Buskers Corner
After debuting at Pumpkinfest, Buskers Corner returns to embed music into the footprint of the festival right next to vendors, in addition to the festival Main Stage and Acoustic Stage (Acoustic Stage is presented by Lipscomb University).
Jazz Day Showings
The Franklin Theatre will be screening performances from International Jazz Day.
More to be announced!

More than 150 artisans and craftspeople will showcase their work at the festival this year. It is made possible thanks to presenting sponsor First Horizon Bank, whose financial support gives back to the community through its continued commitment to the Main Street Festival.

All downtown Franklin merchants will be open and celebrating the event with specials, features and promotions for enhanced shopping, dining and entertainment throughout the historic district.
Entertainers and vendors will be announced soon.
Saturday, April 22nd – 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, April 23rd – 10 AM to 6 PM
About Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN is a Franklin-based non-profit who’s mission is to preserve and share regional history, local historic places and signature events that carry on our community traditions and cultural heritage through fundraising, research, advocacy, education, preservation, and community engagement.
More event details are below.

NASHVILLE EARTH DAY
2023-04-22 11:00 - 18:00 | Centennial Park, 2500 W End Ave., Nashville, TN, 37232, United States
Nashville Earth Day takes place on Saturday, April 22 from 11 AM to 6 PM at the Centennial Park Bandshell. This free family event brings the Nashville community together to celebrate our planet, inspire positive environmental change, and support sustainable small businesses & nonprofits. Nashville Earth Day will feature engaging & educational activities from a variety of exhibitors and vendors, including: local growers & makers, nonprofits, sustainable small businesses, and state/metro government agencies. We will have yoga from Small World Yoga, live music, Kidsville activities, local food vendors, and craft beer. Plus, we’re giving away 500 free trees courtesy of the Nashville Tree Foundation with sponsorship from Amazon. Nashville Earth Day is presented and underwritten by our many generous sponsors.

Health & Wellness Fair at FiftyForward Martin Center
2023-04-28 10:00 - 14:00 | FiftyForward Martin Center, 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us for the spring FiftyForward Health and Wellness Fair on Friday, April 28, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at FiftyForward Martin Center in Brentwood. There will be food samplings, medical screenings, and workshops. Learn more about the upcoming event: https://fiftyforward.org/locations/martin-center/…
About FiftyForward

Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. Beginning as a three-day-a-week program for active seniors at the FiftyForward Knowles Center (then downtown), to a network of seven centers in 2007, FiftyForward has grown to be the premier nonprofit organization serving adults 50 and older in Middle Tennessee. In addition to our lifelong learning centers, we offer specific services, programs and resources to encourage volunteerism and engagement to keep older adults living independently for as long as possible.

52nd Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair
2023-05-05 10:00 - 2023-05-07 17:00 | Centennial Park, 2500 W End Ave., Nashville, TN, 37232, United States
52nd Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair, Centennial Park, Nashville

Tennessee Craft presents the 52nd Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair, in Nashville’s iconic Centennial Park. Artists from across the nation will exhibit their handmade crafts on the Great Lawn adjacent to the Parthenon, showcasing fine crafts from clay, jewelry, and leather to wood, glass, painting, and more.

Organizational partners will be onsite in our Kids’ Tent throughout the weekend sharing a variety of craft techniques with our youngest fairgoers and guiding children through art activities that they can recreate at home using ordinary materials and their creativity.
In the Demonstration Tent, watch and learn “how it’s made” from the Tennessee Association of Woodturners, the Clay Lady’s Campus, and This Little Light Creative Glass.
The Emerging Makers Tent is another exciting place to be during the fair! Artists who are just beginning their craft careers or are exhibiting in a craft fair for the first time work together in a group selling environment to support each other in set up, display, selling and customer service.
Through the fairs and a robust calendar of year-round programs, Tennessee Craft impacts current and future generations of craft artists and collectors. Tennessee Craft Fairs (held each Spring and Fall) are the premier outdoor events for artists to showcase and sell their work in an intimate and personal setting. Craft artists connect with the community by demonstrating their craft knowledge and processes.
As always, this free event is accessible to the public – with free parking and free shuttle service on Saturday and Sunday. Shuttles will run in 15-minute loops from the HCA Parking Lots located on Park Plaza to the entrance of the Tennessee Craft Fair. Gray Line of Tennessee generously provides this free service.

Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

37th Annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival
2023-05-06 10:00 - 2023-05-07 18:00, 2023-05-13 10:00 - 2023-05-14 18:00, 2023-05-20 10:00 - 2023-05-21 18:00, 2023-05-27 10:00 - 2023-05-28 18:00, 2023-05-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Tennessee Renaissance Festival, 2135 New Castle Road, Arrington, TN, 37014, United States
The Tennessee Renaissance Festival, Arrington, TN
Travel back to 16th Century England where the Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Artisans from all over the country display their wares from silks to swords; to jewels and unique forms of art. A variety of flavors, aromas and tastes greet festival-goers as the voices of Renaissance musicians and merrymakers echo through the trees. Enjoy the revelry and pageantry of the joust, along with tea and a special visit with Her Majesty, the Queen. This year’s event also features a variety of additions including new entertainers and merchants; a new special event, Fairy Training, for ages 5-10; and a new form of admission, our exclusive Ambassador Pass.
Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in May (6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28) and on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th. Daily General Admission Tickets start at $25 per adult; $10 for children ages 6-12; and children ages 5 and younger are admitted for free. Ambassador and Festival Passes, good for admission on all nine days of the event, range from $100-$135; and parking is free. The festival is held at Castle Park, 2135 New Castle Rd., in Arrington. For detailed information on this year’s festival, pass options, and to purchase tickets, visit www.tnrenfest.com.

Nolensville Food Truck Festival
2023-05-19 17:00 - 21:00 | The Church at Nolensville, 7388 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
The Nolensville Farmers Market’s 8th annual Food Truck Festival will take place on May 19, 5-9 PM.
FOOD TRUCKS: please message the Nolensville Farmers Market if you’re interested in participating. Spots are limited and going FAST.

Pups & Pints Festival
2023-05-20 14:00 - 18:00 | oneC1TY Nashville, 8 City Blvd., Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
JOIN US FOR A TAIL-WAGGING GOOD TIME SUPPORTING NASHVILLE HUMANE ASSOCIATION

Bring your canine companions out to oneC1TY in Nashville for an afternoon of dog-centric activities and local pet vendors, food trucks, beer tastings, and more.

This free-admission fest will feature the best in local pet-product vendors in our Bark Market plus pup-tastic activities for all. Humans can enjoy beer tastings or grab a pint in the craft beer courtyard, sip a Pickers Vodka or Tincup cocktail from the bar, play lawn games, and grab a bite to eat from tasty local food trucks.
Don’t have a pup? There will be adoptable pets onsite. Bar proceeds benefit Nashville Humane Association, so every sip (and sniff) counts.

The Homestead Festival 2023 - Columbia, TN
2023-06-02 08:00 - 2023-06-03 22:00 | The Homestead Festival, 4765 Hardison Mill Road, Columbia, TN, 38401, United States
Come join us at the The Homestead Festival in our 100-acre backyard
Have you always wanted to learn how to grow your own food… Raise chickens, or milk a cow? Harvest, cook, can, and preserve? Have babies at home, or homeschool them as they grow? Keep bees or start a flower garden? Or just build a more sustainable life? That’s what we’re working to help folks build with The Homestead Festival.
Here at our farm an hour south of Nashville, we’re bringing together some of the most influential speakers, teachers, and musicians for a two-day event where you can learn not only how to grow your own food, but learn how to grow a life filled with meaning and purpose.
Joining us on this journey are some of the top speakers/educators in this field, such as Joel Salatin, Justin Rhodes from Abundant Permaculture, Dr. Temple Grandin, Jess Sowards, Jill Winger, Teddy Gentry with musical guests being announced soon.
We hope you’ll consider joining us on Rory Feek’s historic farm in Columbia, TN. June 2-3, 2023.
Get tickets and more at https://www.hardisonmill.com/thehomesteadfestival

C.A.U.S.E. Fest 2023
2023-06-03 11:00 - 2023-06-04 18:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
An EPIC Weekend of Liberty-Centered Music, Comedy, Lectures, Live Podcasts, Aerial Acrobatics, Community-Building and more!
Join us in the Nashville area and be a part of CAUSE Fest 2023!
The Freedom Unity Network presents Creative Artists Uniting (for the) Sovereignty (of) Everyone.
Many of you are aware of the culture creation and social engineering that has been done via the arts. It’s time we celebrate the creativity and beauty of humanity with art that is pro-humanity, takes ownership of free will, personal sovereignty & personal agency & is celebrated in person with other freedom minded souls!
TPTB want to create an atomized, transhuman leading to post-human world controlled by an AI hive/borg mind that has humans siloed in the Metaverse programmed by them! The best antidote to their plans is to be radically human!
Join us to honor Art, Humanity and Liberty for all!

4th Annual Juneteenth Festival
2023-06-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Franklin Public Square, Downtown Franklin Public Square, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Justice and Equity Coalition’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival will take place in downtown Franklin, Tennessee on June 17th! Enjoy live music, food, a kids zone, pet zone, and much more!

19th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
2023-06-19 11:00 - 15:00 | McLemore House Museum, 446 11th Ave. N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County will be hosting its 19th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the McLemore House Museum in Franklin.
The community-wide celebration begins at the McLemore House Museum, joining the American Legion Post 215 in raising the American and Juneteenth flags. MoBetter BBQ’s food truck will be there along with live DJ music and many fun activities including the Denny Denson cakewalk, named after the late Reverend Denny Denson, beloved minister, community leader, and civil rights activist in Franklin. Free popsicles and snacks will be on hand for the kids, and traditional “Strawberry Soda”, which symbolizes the bloodshed of the enslaved and pays homage to their sacrifice, will be served. Museum tours will be offered at 12pm and 1pm for the opportunity to learn more about the life and legacy of Harvey McLemore and the rich African American history embedded in the soil of Franklin, Tennessee.
The celebration will end in Downtown Franklin with a special gathering at 5:00 PM in front of Avec Moi, a gift shop located at 418 Main Street, where a plaque commemorating A.N.C. Williams, a prominent African American merchant and community leader, will be unveiled. Upon his emancipation from slavery in 1863, A.N.C. Williams opened a shoe repair store on the square, the first black-owned business in Franklin, Tennessee. He later purchased real estate directly on Main Street, owning and operating a general merchandise store for over 60 years. A.N.C. Williams was more than a business owner; he was a pastor, a civic leader, a peacemaker, and a beloved husband and father.

The Blackberry Jam
2023-06-24 16:00 - 20:30 | Boyd Mill Farm, 3395 Blazer Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
This is the year! The 20th anniversary of the Blackberry Jam! Join us for this year’s limited capacity event from Boyd Mill Farm on June 24, 2023. And what a show it’s going to be!
Headlining this year’s event is the one of Nashville’s finest – award-winning songwriter and recording artist Shawn Camp. Some careers can be described with a couple of words, but Shawn Camp’s isn’t one of them. The Arkansas native has earned wide respect as the top-tier penman behind #1 Billboard hits for George Strait, Josh Turner, and Brooks and Dunn. A true artist, Camp’s previous solo albums consistently have turned heads. The accomplished instrumentalist, who has accompanied luminaries including Guy Clark and John Prine, frequently backs seamless lyrics with his fiery fiddle, guitar and mandolin riffs.
The Jam kicks off with the innovative banjo artist Michael Ricks, followed by folk duo Carol and Dale and friends.
MSG Acoustic Blues Trio then takes the stage, returning to the Blackberry Jam for this special 20th anniversary show. Performers of traditional Piedmont blues, this band can raise the roof with some old-fashioned house party tunes, make you laugh with their witty originals and then make you weep with blues ballads!
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 4:00PM, with music from 4:30PM-8:30PM. This is a rain or shine event.
This year’s event is presented once again by Franklin’s Breakfast, Downtown and Noon Rotary Clubs! With stage sponsor LP Building Solutions and support from 30 other area businesses and organizations, these perennial sponsors demonstrate the best of our wonderful community!

WATERMELON FESTIVAL
2023-07-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Bring the family to the Watermelon Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms
Crawl on down to the farm for some summertime family fun and enjoy a FREE slice of refreshing watermelon. Cool off in the Splash Zone featuring our Splash Pad, Bubble Blast Pool, inflatable water slides and more. Test your skills and win prizes in the Watermelon Crawl and Watermelon Eating Contests.

Red, White and Boom July 4th Celebration
2023-07-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
The City of Brentwood invites you to attend the annual Independence Day Celebration at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park from 7 pm to 10 pm on Monday, July 4. The Smoking Section Band will wow the crowd with their big band, disco, and jazz music. Admission is free thanks to our sponsors. Fireworks at 9 pm. Feel free to come early to get some dinner or a snack for before and/or during the show. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit.
2023 Brentwood Summer Concert Schedule

June 11 (6-8 pm) – WannaBeatles
June 18 (6-8 pm) – Music City Stones
BrentFest, June 24 (6-8 pm) – Rubiks Groove

Brentwood’s summer music festival with various food trucks, beer garden, and kids fun zone

Red, White and Boom in Brentwood, July 4 (7-10 pm) – The Smoking Section

NASHVILLE CHOCOLATE, WINE & WHISKEY FESTIVAL - Moved to MARCH 9TH, 2024
2023-07-15 11:30 - 21:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Nashville Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival in Franklin, TN at The Factory at Franklin has been moved to March 9, 2024
Nashville – Your Chocolateyest Event – Ever – Boozy Milkshakes & Candy Cocktails Included!
PLENTIFUL TASTING OF CHOCOLATES/WINE/CRAFT SPIRITS INCLUSIVE
**JUST ADDED – BOOZY MILKSHAKES & CANDY COCKTAILS – INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET !**
(Saturday – Choose Your Session – Afternoon or Evening)
The Factory at Franklin – Gallery Hall – Indoors/Covered!
21+ and Over Event, No Exceptions
Enjoy Chocolate in a multitude of decadent presentations – from sweet hand-rolled truffles to oooey goooey marshmallowey crunchy S’mores and an amazing selection of bean-to-bar artisan chocolates – Quench your thirst with Champagne, Prosecco and premium wines and a sip of fine whiskies! Cupcakes, cookies, cakes, candies, Macarons, cake pops, bean-to-bar chocolates, popcorn, donuts and More…Plus other savory items like pretzels, artisan cheeses, charcuterie – delight your taste buds! More than just a Chocolate Festival, included in your ticket price is a tasting glass to enjoy plentiful wine and whiskey – we’ll have a nice selection of craft beers, ciders and non-alcoholic beverages as well. Hey, and buy some to take home – why not, you deserve it!
Included in Your Ticket Price:
-Chocolate Samples – Indulge!
-Wine glass and plentiful pours of premium wines, select craft beers and ciders
-Plentiful samples of Whiskies and other spirits
-Nashville’s 1st Chocolate Fondue Bar – pick your fixings, dip ‘em in unctuous Chocolate Fondue!
-Boozy Milkshakes and Candy Cocktails – Included In Your Ticket!
-Amazing Selection of TN Craft Distilleries and Wineries – Purchase Bottles to Go!
-Other sweet and savory items – cookies, cakes, cheeses and More!
-Savory foods (for additional price) get your Gourmet On!

Williamson County Fair
2023-08-04 18:00 - 2023-08-12 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 2023 Williamson County Fair will be held August 4th through 12th, 2023 at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee. The Fair offers Fun for all ages for nine days! Great food, rides, games, music, and the return of Fair favorites like the Jekyll & Hyde, BMX Trickstars, and Robocars. There’s a competitive event for everyone including new creative and culinary arts divisions showcasing all talents…and who knows…you just might win a blue ribbon! 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!
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.

Event details are below.
