Wine & Dine benefiting Special Olympics Tennessee
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Please join us for an evening of delights showcasing some of the best chefs in the Middle Tennessee area. Guests will mingle between tasting tables and enjoy fine wines selected to complement the cuisine. We will have 10 outstanding chefs at this year’s event including celebrity chef Hell’s Kitchen Season 21 winner Alex Belew. As guests sip and mingle, they can bid on silent auction items and participate in the Wine & Whiskey Pull. Wine & Dine, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, provides a spectacular evening while supporting Special Olympics Tennessee.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE. Early bird sale – $99 before September 5.

Hard Bargain Association Roaring 20th Annual Celebration Dinner
2025-10-24 18:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Spring, Franklin, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The Hard Bargain Association 20th Annual Celebration Dinner is the largest fundraiser initiative for the year. All proceeds go to new high quality affordable homes, rehab projects, and mission driven endeavors. The HBA Twentieth Annual Celebration Dinner includes a cocktail hour, a silent auction, and a delicious catered dinner.

Fall Native Plant Sale at Owl's Hill
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Fall is the best time to plant!
Choose from a selection of native seeds, perennials, trees, shrubs, grasses and vines.
Quantities are limited. Stock is subject to change. All sales are final.
Online Pre-Sale: October 14 – 21
Pre-orders must be picked up on Friday, October 24 between 8 am – 2 pm
In-Person Event:
Saturday, October 25
10 am – 12:30 pm
Proceeds benefit Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary and Wild Ones of Middle TN.
To protect wildlife and their fragile habitats, pets are not permitted in the Sanctuary, even on a leash. No pets permitted in vehicles in the parking lot. Service animals, specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome.

Whiskey Bones & Boo-ze: A Halloween Night with The Giving Board
2025-10-25 19:00 - 23:30 | The Whiskey Room Live – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Whiskey Bones & Boo-ze is Franklin’s spookiest Halloween night out — a party with purpose! Join The Giving Board for an unforgettable evening of live music, dancing, costumes, spirits, and community connection.
Guests will enjoy entertainment, light bites, and a chance to win costume contest prizes while supporting a meaningful cause. A portion of proceeds will benefit GraceWorks Ministries, helping local families in need. During the evening, a GraceWorks representative will share how your support makes an impact.
This is more than just a party — it’s a chance to celebrate, connect, and give back. Gather your friends, plan your costume, and get ready for a Halloween night to remember!

Wine Down Main Street 2025
2025-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mark your calendars, call your friends and book the babysitter, the 24th Annual Wine Down Main Street in downtown Franklin is set for Saturday, November 1st, 2025!
The “Best Night Out All Year” will take place from 7:00 to 10 PM. Lipman Brothers, Nashville’s oldest and largest distributor of wine and spirits is the official wine sponsor. This unique wine tasting event takes place along historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee. Just 20 miles south of Nashville, more than 20 shops will play host to wines from around the world, with delicious bites from area restaurants. Participants enjoy an unforgettable evening of wine tasting, shopping, food sampling, and live music — all along the charming, historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee.
Wine Down Main Street generates much needed revenue to provide Boys & Girls Club members (ages 5-18) with valuable resources and exceptional after school and summer care. Support of the dinner ensures that youth are 100% ready for their great futures–ready to read, ready for class the next day, ready to graduate, ready for their careers and ready to serve their communities.
A Rain or Shine Event! All ticket holders must be 21 and older to enter and show a valid ID (sorry no children, babies or dogs allowed).

DUI Court Foundation 6th Annual Golf Classic
2025-11-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Old Natchez Country Club, 115 Gardengate Dr., Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
The DUI Court Foundation of Williamson County invites you to our annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Monday, November 3, at Old Natchez Country Club. Gather your team for a day of championship golf, community spirit, and meaningful impact.
Proceeds benefit the DUI Court Foundation, which provides vital rehabilitation programs for repeat DUI offenders in Williamson County, helping individuals rebuild their lives and strengthen our community.
Old Natchez Country Club – Franklin, TN
Shotgun start at 9:00 AM
Registration and sponsorships available now

BrightStone Annual Jim Hinton Memorial Golf Benefit
2025-11-03 11:00 | The Grove, 6200 Wildings Blvd., College Grove, TN, 37046, United States
BrightStone’s annual Jim Hinton Memorial Golf Benefit will be held November 3, 2025, at The Grove starting at 11 AM. Registration is now open! Space is limited – register today.
All proceeds support BrightStone’s education and residential programs that empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live to their full potential.
Visit www.brightstonegolf.com or contact Jenny.Myhr@brightstone.org to register.

Vietnam Veterans of America Inaugural Golf Scramble
2025-11-07 09:00 | Cheekwood Golf Club, 285 Spencer Creek Rd., Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
We will be hosting a Charity golf scramble for the Vietnam Veterans of America organization this November 7th, 2025! Here at Cheekwood we support all of our veterans and current troops who put their lives on the line to keep us safe and protect our freedoms. Please join us in our mission to raise funds that will go to those who have served this great country!
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities Here.

Shelli Huether Veterans Day Honor Run, Walk, and Ruck
2025-11-08 06:30 | Granny White Park, 610 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Run, walk, or ruck your way through a 5k, 10k, or 8-hour ultra marathon! Veterans & Active Military get $15 Off.
This special event pays tribute to the sacrifices and service of all our veterans while honoring our friend Shelli Huether. You can run, walk, or ruck your way through a 5k, 10k, or 8-hour ultra marathon. The course is a 0.8-mile loop around Granny White Park. The 5k will be 4 loops (technically 3.2 miles), and the 10k will be 8 loops (technically 6.4 miles). Celebrate and honor the dedication of our veterans with every step!
(Registration ends at 10:00am CST on Friday, Nov 7, 2025.)
All funds raised in excess of expenses will be divided equally between two organizations: The National Guard Association of Tennessee and Lantern Lane Farm Counseling. All registrants have the opportunity to help fundraise for this event. DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. Shelli Huether Honor Run Inc is a non-profit 501(c3) organization.
CASH PRIZES:
5k run/walk – top male & female ($25)
5k ruck – top male & female ($25)
10k run/walk – top male & female ($35)
10k ruck – top male & female ($35)
8 hour run/walk – top male & female ($100)
8 hour ruck – top male & female ($100)
Teams run/walk – top 1 ($100 split between the members)
Teams ruck – top 1 ($100 split between the members)
TEAMS: There are 4 member RELAY TEAM registrations available for the 8-Hour Ultra. You can pick either run/walk or ruck. 1 person on each team runs/walks or rucks at a time.
INFO for the RUCKERS: You need to wear (bring your own) a rucksack/backpack with ruck plates/sandbags, etc or a weighted vest. If you are 151 lbs or greater, the pack/vest needs to weigh 20 lbs. If you are 150 lbs or less, the pack/vest needs to weigh 10 lbs. You and your pack/vest will be weighed at check-in and at the finish.
CHIP-TIMING: This is a chip-timed race.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?: For 5k and 10k participants, a race t-shirt (while supplies last), race bib and medal are included! For 8-hour participants, a race t-shirt (while supplies last), race bib, medal, and LUNCH are included.
RACE-DAY SCHEDULE – Saturday, November 8th, 2025:
6:30am: Packet pick-up Begins
7:50am: Announcements, Color Guard & National Anthem
8:00am: 5k, 10k, and 8-hour participants all begin
4:00pm: 8-Hour Race Ends
** Medals and Prizes will be handed out as Registrants Finish
** For those who have asked to bring their dogs, they are more than welcome! It is a public park.
** There is also a great playground for kids!
VENUE: Granny White Park, 610 Granny White Pike Brentwood, TN 37027
COURSE DESCRIPTION & WEATHER: The 0.8 mile loop is paved and circles around the beautiful Granny White Park. The 5k will be 4 loops (technically 3.2 miles), and the 10k will be 8 loops (technically 6.4 miles). If you register for the 8-hour ultra marathon, the goal is to walk, run, or ruck as many loops as you can in that time frame. The course has a few gentle hills. Temperatures range widely in the first half of November. Over the last few years, November 11th has seen temps from the 30s to the 60s.
AID STATION: There will be 1 Aid Station on the course. Water and Gatorade will be provided. There will also be a nurse and medical supplies on-site. There is a large pavilion nearby where lunch will be served (for the 8-hour participants) mid-day. You can also keep any gear there. For the 8-hour participants, if you are part of a team, or are a solo runner/walker planning to take breaks, then you should bring a chair or blanket to rest on. If you have a canopy/tent that you want to set up, you are also welcome to do so.

Pink Goes Good with Green
2025-11-08 19:00 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Get a peak behind the emerald curtain when our beloved pink & green witches touch down in Franklin for Pink Goes Good With Green, an exclusive cabaret fundraiser for Studio Tenn.
In this enchanting evening, stars Carrie St. Louis (Broadway’s Glinda) and Teal Wicks (Broadway’s Elphaba) will sing your favorite melodies and other signature hits from their Broadway journeys, paired with captivating behind-the-scenes stories that only true insiders can share. Learn more Here!

Mercy Fall Dinner: Harvest Homecoming
2025-11-13 17:30 | Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Mercy Fall Dinner: Harvest Homecoming will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Williamson County Enrichment Center. The dinner supports Mercy’s Centers of Excellence: Primary Care, Mental Health and Patient & Family Support, allowing us to serve thousands of uninsured people in our community. Tickets and sponsorships are available!
Happy Hour: 5:30 pm
Dinner + Program: 6:30 pm

Heart to Heart at The Mockingbird Theater & Bar
2025-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A benefit concert to support Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Women’s Heart Health Program.

2025 Franklin Turkey Trot
2025-11-27 07:00 | Turkey Trot Franklin, Meridian Cool Springs, 2000 Meridian Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
GraceWorks Ministries 26th Annual Turkey Trot Charity Run
Now in its 26th year, this Thanksgiving Day tradition is a family feel-good, do-good time. Over 4,250 participants run/walk the 10K, 5K, or Kids’ Turkey Chase through the heart of Cool Springs. Many of their friends and family stand on the sidelines to cheer them on. Each Trotter crosses the finish line knowing that local Neighbors in need now have more food, shelter, and support services because they ran for GraceWorks. Learn more Here!
Thanksgiving Morning

6:15 a.m. – Registration Opens
7:00 a.m. – 10K Starts
8:00 a.m. – 5K Starts
9:00 a.m. – Kids’ Turkey Chase Starts

The Giving Machine
2025-12-05 10:00 - 2025-12-21 20:00 | TN
The Light the World Giving Machine, the popular vending machine that serves our neighbors in need, returns to Downtown Franklin, Tennessee this December for another season of giving! The annual Christmastime initiative, which invites all to serve in small and simple ways, is a global phenomenon sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Giving Machine is a simple and memorable way to donate much-needed items to those in need, whether they live around the world or down the street. In the time it takes to swipe a credit card, anyone can donate clothing, food, hygiene products, school supplies, and even chickens through local and global non-profits.
The Giving Machine will be open to visitors daily on December 5 – 21, 2025 from 10:00am – 8:00pm in the lobby of 231 Public Square, Franklin, TN. Items in the machines range in price from $5 – $250, making donations accessible to all ages. A ribbon-cutting event will take place December 5 at 10:00am where government officials, nonprofits, media and the public are welcome to attend.
Learn more here.
For more information about the event schedule or items inside the machine, please follow us on Facebook at “Giving Machine Nashville” and Instagram @givingmachinenashville, and visit givingmachine.org.

It's a Wonderful Life Movie Pass Benefiting the Wonderful Life Foundation
2025-12-06 17:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Presented by Hester & Cook, It’s a Wonderful Life Movie Pass, for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 5 PM, at The Franklin Theatre, benefiting the Wonderful Life Foundation.
The Wonderful Life Movie Pass not only provides access to your favorite film this Holiday season, but also supports a great cause. 100% of the proceeds go directly to The Wonderful Life Foundation, making your movie-going experience even more meaningful.
Your pass also gives you a one time only 30% discount through the month of December at our Franklin Hester & Cook store location. Please note, the discount is for one-time use per customer (not per ticket) and is non-transferable.

Jordan Thomas Foundation 5K
2025-12-13 08:30 | Waymore’s Guest House & Casual Club, 811 Main St, Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
The Jordan Thomas Foundation, a Brentwood, TN based nonprofit, provides children affected by limb loss with the prostheses they need throughout their growing years—replacing them every 18–24 months as they grow, just like clothes and shoes. From the moment a child joins the JTF family through age 18, the Foundation is committed to ensuring access to high-quality prosthetic care and a life without limits.
Save the date for the Jordan Thomas Foundation 5K on Saturday, December 13, in East Nashville. Hosted by professional athlete and Nashville local Mike DiLiello, this community event is more than just a race; it’s a movement of hope, strength and second chances.
