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35th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner
2024-08-15 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Steak & Burger Dinner is Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee’s oldest and most time-honored tradition.
This fundraiser is designed to honor Club members and engage supporters of our organization with the young people who benefit from their generosity. The Steak & Burger Dinner incorporates an evening of good food, great entertainment and interaction with Boys & Girls Clubs youth at each table. As adults enjoy juicy, mouth-watering hamburgers, Boys & Girls Clubs members are treated to a special steak dinner. Each table consists of six adults and two youth so that event attendees learn about the youth in a unique setting.
There are multiple ways you can partner with us for the 35th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner. You can join us as a sponsor, invite your friends and host a table, donate items for the auction, or if you can’t attend, simply make a donation. Every contribution to our Boys & Girls Clubs counts!
For more information, email Denise Carothers, Director of Events & Community Engagement at dcarothers@bgcmt.org.
Dress Code: Business or Business Casual

A Vintage Affair Presents Havana Nights
2024-08-23 19:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
On Friday, August 23rd, A Vintage Affair will host their 24th Annual Main Event. This year’s theme will be Havana Nights, which will be held at Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin. Guests will be asked to grab their fedora, sip a Mojito, and get ready to dance the night away. This lively, Cuban-inspired, tropical party theme promises an escape from the ordinary. Festivities begin with a VIP pre-party at 5:30 pm, where sponsors and guests are invited to enjoy champagne, signature cocktails, wine from our featured vintner, delicious hors d’oeuvres, fine Cuban cigars, live music, and a preview of auction items. Doors will open at 7pm for General Admission, where all guests will experience fabulous food from amazing local restaurants, select wines, whiskey, bourbon, and rum tastings, a silent auction, a wine auction, and a live auction, live music, dancing, and so much more!
For confirmation, there are two different tickets to attending our Havana Nights Event. One is to purchase a VIP Pre Party ticket for $150.00 which includes entrance to VIP and The Main Event! Or purchase a General Admission Ticket only for $125.00 for the Main Event only. General Admission price does not include admission into the VIP Preparty.
A Vintage Affair is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose fundraising efforts are quite unique. Each year, we focus our annual fundraising on the partnerships we forge with deserving beneficiary organizations within our community. Each organization our Executive Board of Directors selects is based in Williamson County and is devoted to serving women and children in need. Since its inception, A Vintage Affair has contributed $2.5 million dollars to local non-profit organizations. It is our honor to announce our Beneficiaries for 2024. Blind Early Services, TN, Gentry’s Educational Foundation, My Bag, My Story, Path United, and The Williamson Health Foundation/NICU.

Dinner & Music Under the Stars
2024-08-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Tickets are now available to attend Dinner & Music Under the Stars on Saturday, August 24 at the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. The third annual event will offer local food and beverages, live music, a silent auction, and fabulous company. Once the stars come out, the observatory’s telescopes will be available for celestial viewing.
Tennessee Local Food’s mission is to support a healthy local food network through education, resources, and creating connections. All funds raised will go directly towards educational programming that impacts small farmers and those working in our community food system.
$125 per guest, $1,000 per table (8 guests).

Mercy Community Healthcare's Franklin Classic
2024-09-02 06:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Franklin Public Square, Downtown Franklin Public Square, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for Mercy’s 25th Anniversary of hosting the Franklin Classic. This year’s race will be held on Labor Day, September 2, 2024. In honor of our 25th Anniversary, this year only each runner will receive a medal as they cross the finish line. The Franklin Classic is a 5K, 10K, 15K combo and 1K Kids Run. We start and finish on the historic Franklin Square with the final sprint down Main Street.
Mercy provides quality, integrated healthcare for all ages, focusing on the underserved. This includes primary care, behavioral and mental health services like counseling and psychiatry, chronic disease management and Patient and Family Support. We offer a sliding scale, self-pay program to assist the uninsured and underinsured. Our staff open their hearts to every patient and family.
Mercy Community Healthcare exists to reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing excellent healthcare to ALL and support to their families. We believe in integrated care – body, mind and spirit.

Giving Tuesdays at Puckett’s Franklin
2024-09-03 09:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-10 09:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-17 09:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-24 09:00 - 21:00 | Puckett’s Restaurant Franklin, 120 4th Ave. S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Giving Tuesdays will benefit the Boys and Girls Club with 20 percent of total sales on Tuesdays in September going to the organization in honor of the 20th anniversary of Puckett’s Franklin.

Chukkers for Charity
2024-09-07 14:00 - 18:30 | Riverview Farm, 1475 Moran Rd., Franklin, 37069, United States
28th Annual Chukkers for Charity, the beneficiaries are Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! Rochelle Center offers support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Saddle Up! transforms children and young adults diagnosed with a disability – they learn through therapy horses. The event is organized by a group of volunteers. One side of the field is a row of Patron VIP tents and the opposite side of the field is tailgaters who often decorate their area with the event theme!
Since 1996 Chukkers for Charity has grown into a prestigious family-friendly polo event the entire midstate area enjoys. Today, with an attendance of over 750 and significant media coverage, the popularity of this great event continues to draw top-notch polo players, corporate sponsors, and a diverse audience.
Gates open at 1 p.m. for tailgaters and 2 p.m. for VIP Cabanas. Match starts at 3 p.m.

Button Ball 2024
2024-09-07 17:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for the 18th Annual Button Ball, the largest fundraiser for Davis House Child Advocacy Center, on September 7th, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Factory at Franklin. This black- tie event, chaired by Darci Caesar, features a cocktail reception, elegant dinner, silent and live auctions, and a special performance by keynote speaker and musical guest Jessica Willis Fisher. The Button Ball honors our “Button Jar” tradition, symbolizing support for the 518 children we served last year across four counties. Your attendance supports our mission to provide investigative, advocacy, family support, and therapeutic services for children who have experienced abuse or trauma.

In His Grip Charity Golf Classic
2024-09-08 16:00 - 2024-09-09 17:00 | The Grove, 6200 Wildings Blvd., College Grove, TN, 37046, United States
In His Grip Charity Golf Classic / September 8-9, 2024
We invite you to join us in this premier faith-based event hosted at The Grove Club in College Grove, Tennessee on September 8-9, 2024. On Sunday night, September 8th, there will be a dinner and auction at the clubhouse and the next day on Monday,September 9th, you will have an unparalleled golf experience at one of the best private clubs in Tennessee.
There are many different levels of sponsorships available. Each one gives you a platform to have interaction with your customer, providing client entertainment while aligning to a worthy cause.
All proceeds will benefit In His Grip Ministries, a non-profit organization based in Spring Hill, TN. By supporting this event you have the opportunity to expand the mission of In His Grip Golf.
Go to register to play in this event or find out more on how to partner in the event through sponsorships. There are many different levels of sponsorships available.

2024 Nashville Walk to End Lupus Now
2024-09-14 09:45 - 11:30 | Allen Arena at Lipscomb University, 4021 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN, 37204, United States
Every Step Puts Us Closer to a Cure
The Walk to End Lupus Now provides people affected by lupus and their families with the opportunity to come together for one unified purpose: ending lupus. Join the Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Region in raising money for lupus research, increasing awareness, and rallying support for those living with lupus.
The Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Region is part of a national force devoted to solving the cruel mystery of lupus while providing caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact in the states of Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky. With the help of informed volunteers, lupus medical experts, and committed and caring supporters, we support research and conduct education programs so everyone affected by lupus can have an improved quality of life; provide information to ensure people with lupus and their families get answers and health professionals know about new means to diagnose and manage the disease; and, conduct activities to increase awareness of lupus, rally public support for those who are affected by lupus and advocate on their behalf.

The Hog Ball 2024
2024-09-14 18:30 | Eastern Flank Event Facility, 1368 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Hog Ball- High on the Hog 2024
The third annual event is back! The Hog Ball, organized by a group of Franklin locals, is a benefit evening for a local non-profit organization. It is black-tie optional, and will be held at Eastern Flank in Franklin. It is guaranteed to put the FUN in fundraising! At the start of the event, you will be able to vote for a local charity to receive the proceeds! This special non-profit organization will receive 100% of the evenings profit. This is a fun spin on our favorite hometown pastime… philanthropy.
Come celebrate and dance the night away in a fun atmosphere at one of Franklin’s best nights of charity. buffet dinner, wine and beer will be served and we’ll be passing our event signature… fried bologna! We look forward to celebrating with you! It’s a party with a purpose!

BrightStone Art Show
2024-09-21 18:00 - 20:30 | BrightStone Land of Dreams, 3000 BrightStone Pky, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us on our BrightStone Land of Dreams Campus for an amazing art show in Franklin featuring a special collection by Johnny Bone and our BrightStone Photography Club!
Surround yourself with the beauty of our campus and beautiful art while you enjoy wine and refreshments, meet artist Johnny Bone, and view his special collection curated just for BrightStone. All of Johnny Bone’s works will be available for purchase, with 50% of proceeds benefiting BrightStone! Prints and other works will be available for purchase too.
3000 BrightStone Pkwy. Franklin, TN
To help us make our event the best possible, please let us know you are planning to attend. Email kerri.bryant@brightstone.org

Hard Bargain Association Annual Celebration Dinner
2024-09-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Spring, Franklin, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Hard Bargain Association, the oldest historic African American community in Franklin, Tennessee, is dedicated to building affordable homes for deserving families in Williamson County, one of the wealthiest counties in the USA. HBA will celebrate our 19th Annual HBA Celebration Dinner on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 6pm – 9pm at the Embassy by Hilton South Cool Springs located on 820 Crescent Centre Dr, Franklin, TN 37067. We are elated to host you at our annual dinner.

Jokers & Jackpots Gala
2024-09-28 18:30 - 22:30 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Spring, Franklin, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala in Franklin, Tennessee! This year’s event will be held at the Cool Springs Embassy Suites, on September 28th, 2024, from 6:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. Don’t miss out on an incredible night of fun and fundraising to support Bridges Domestic Violence Center. Tickets are $150 per person. Purchase yours today and help us make a difference! Purchased tickets here.

Morning Glory Orchard Taste and Tour - A Benefit Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Tennessee
2024-10-03 17:30 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Taste and Tour – A benefit fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Tennessee with Events at Morning Glory Orchard in Nolensville.
It’s a field trip for adults to benefit Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Sip on your choice of slushie, while we take a guided walk through the orchard and share our family history and details about how we farm. Then, we will gather together for a sampling of our favorite food & drinks. This is a really fun way to learn more about the orchard, beyond a daily visit. This one-time fundraiser event will also include live music, a special gift, and a 10% off coupon for purchases made in our farm store that night.

Bike MS: Bike to Jack & Back - Eagleville, TN
2024-10-05 05:45 - 2024-10-06 17:00 | TN
Bike MS: Bike to Jack & Back Pedaling to Find a Cure for Multiple Sclerosis
As many as 550 cyclists are expected to gear up for an exhilarating adventure from Eagleville, TN to Lynchburg, TN, on October 5-6, 2024, at Bike MS: Bike to Jack & Back. This transformative event, organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, aims to raise awareness and crucial funds to support finding a cure for the disease. This year marks a celebratory milestone as it is the 30th anniversary of the Bike to Jack & Back. This fully supported ride promises a spectacular route, ensuring an exciting journey for all participants. Get ready to join forces with companies, colleagues, neighbors, friends and family to have a profound impact on the lives of people living with MS. Bike MS boasts an impressive lineup of 50 rides across the country, each offering a unique and unforgettable experience. Two of these rides have earned the prestigious title of best road cycling events by USA Today.
Register today at and join us!

About Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. There is currently no cure for MS. Symptoms vary from person to person and range from numbness and tingling to mobility challenges, blindness, and paralysis. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50 and it affects women three times more than men.
About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society, founded in 1946, funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. Connect to learn more and get involved: nationalMSsociety.org, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, YouTube or 1-800-344-4867.

Jim Hinton Memorial Golf Benefit
2024-10-07 07:00 | The Governors Club, 9681 Concord Rd., Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
BrightStone’s Annual Golf Benefit at The Governors Club – October 7, 2024
As BrightStone’s most established fundraising event, the Jim Hinton Memorial Golf Benefit hosts business executives and community leaders for a fun day of golfing for a great cause. Now in its 23rd year, our Golf Benefit has raised over $3,000,000 to help fund BrightStone’s programs and services! We are grateful for The Governors Club hosting the event each year.
7:00 am – Warm-Up
7:30 am – Breakfast
8:00 am – Shotgun Start
Lunch and Awards to follow play

6th Annual BBB Songwriters Night
2024-10-11 17:30 - 21:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us at The Factory at Franklin in downtown Franklin for our 6th Annual Songwriters Night! Enjoy an evening filled with music and storytelling from Karen Waldrup, Leslie Satcher, and Cory Batten, as well as, live and silent auctions. Dinner and Beer/Wine will be provided. Proceeds from our event benefits the Small Business Grants program of the Integrity Foundation.
Individual Tickets – $200 If you are interested in sponsoring the event or sponsoring a table, please reach out to JB Horn at jhorn@gobbb.org.
Songwriters Night, initiated in 2017 to support the Better Business Bureau’s Integrity Foundation, has evolved into a highly anticipated event, celebrated for its exceptional blend of music, food, drinks, and both silent and live auctions.
This event raises funds for our programs and provides grant funding to our Small Business Grant Program in honor of BJ Howard, which offers financial support to small businesses in the area that face external challenges such as natural disasters, sickness, or other catastrophic events beyond control.

The Pumpkin Patch | Cooper Trooper Foundation
2024-10-12 09:00 - 2024-10-31 19:00 | Cooper Trooper Foundation Pumpkin Patch, 530 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Each year the Cooper Trooper Foundation hosts its primary fundraiser, “The Pumpkin Patch” in Franklin, Tennessee, at the corner of Cool Springs Blvd. and Mallory Lane. The Pumpkin Patch will be open Saturday, October 12th in 2024, through Halloween, Tuesday, October 31st…or until they run out of pumpkins. The Pumpkin Patch is operated by hundreds of volunteers throughout the month. The Cooper Trooper Foundation’s mission is to champion the fight against childhood cancer through sibling support and research funding.
Cooper Trooper Foundation 2024 Pumpkin Patch Hours:
Sunday – Friday – 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday – 9 am – 8 pm

Tennessee Beer, Wine and Shine Festival
2024-10-19 12:00 - 17:00 | TWO RIVERS MANSION, 3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
The 14th annual Tennessee Beer, Wine and Shine Festival is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from noon to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson. The annual outdoor event raises funds for local non-profit organizations in the Hermitage and Donelson communities.

Frankies Nashville hosts Bake Sale to Support Hurricane Relief
2024-10-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Frankies Nashville, 925 Cherokee Ave., Nashville, TN, 37207, United States
Frankies Nashville is hosting a bake sale featuring goods from surrounding restaurants on Sunday, October 20 with all proceeds from sales benefitting Polk County Community Foundation out of Tryon, North Carolina to go towards those affected by Hurricane Helene. Planned to start at 12 p.m. until product sells out, local folks who are participating include Bad Idea, Audrey, Dozen, Crema, Folk, SS Gai, Noko, Kisser, as well as other friends in the industry. The bake sale will be held on The Pizzeria patio.

October Chef Dinner Series at Amerigo Cool Springs
2024-10-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Amerigo Italian Restaurant – Brentwood, 1656 Westgate Cir., Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us for a special installment of our 2024 flagship dinner series! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, partial proceeds from our October Chef Dinner Series will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Chef Steven Robilio will create a five-course dinner featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients, complete with wine and/or cocktail pairings. The menu changes each dinner to highlight the flavors of the season, giving guests a reason to return time and time again. Guests are seated family-style in our private dining rooms for this interactive dinner event. Course by course, Chef Steven explains the ingredients and inspiration behind each dish while our Beverage Manager presents the drink pairings. Questions for the Chef are encouraged!

October Chef Dinner Series at Amerigo Nashville
2024-10-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Amerigo Italian Restaurant – Nashville, 1920 West End Ave., Nashville, TN, 37203, United States

Special Olympics Tennessee Wine & Dine
2024-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Sip. Savor. Support!

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. As guests sip and mingle they will be able to bid on silent auction items and participate in the Wine Pull. Wine & Dine presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners provides a spectacular evening while supporting Special Olympics Tennessee.
October 24, 2024
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Liberty Hall, The Factory at Franklin
To view a list of our featured chefs, click here.
Dress is smart casual.
Please be comfortable and have fun!
*Attendees must be ages 21 & up*

Fork & Vine Masquerade - Annual Benefit for S.A.F.E. Supporting Foster Families and Foster Children
2024-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | GratiDude Ranch, 7515 Pewitt Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Fork & Vine Masquerade Benefiting Foster Youth and Foster Families
Join us for a night of food, wine, and mystery at the Fork & Vine Masquerade – all to support foster families and children in need!
Join us for Fork & Vine Masquerade in Franklin, Tennessee, at GratiDude Ranch; an evening of celebration and giving back. Put on your fanciest mask and enjoy a night of delicious food, fine wine, and great company, all for a wonderful cause. Your presence helps us support foster families and children in need. Let’s come together to make a difference and have a fantastic time doing it! Imagine Bridgerton meets Masquerade and enter our world of imagination.
The evening will include a 200-seat tented event with a selection of delicious food catered by BAM Foods in our magic meadow, paired with fine wines, live entertainment, guest presenters and speakers, and a celebrity guest entertainer. There will also be a LIVE auction.

Skeleton Gala
2024-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Skeleton Gala returns to Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin in downtown Franklin on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
The proceeds of this year’s event will support the Williamson Health Foundation’s initiative to fund sports medicine services for the student-athletes of Williamson County in addition to scholarships for students that will be pursuing health-related degrees in college. Bone and Joint Institute and Williamson Health are proud partners that bring impact to the community by providing sports medicine care each and every day to Williamson County student-athletes and their families.
In addition, the Bone and Joint Institute physicians also serve as team physicians for several area private schools. We provide sports medicine services to Brentwood High School, Centennial High School, Fairview High School, Franklin High School, Independence High School, Nolensville High School, Page High School, Ravenwood High School, Summit High School, Battle Ground Academy, Brentwood Academy, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Grace Christian Academy, and Lipscomb Academy.
Throughout the year, Williamson Health athletic trainers work in tandem with dedicated Bone and Joint Institute physicians to care for the WCS student-athletes. In addition to the Williamson Health athletic trainers and Bone and Joint Institute team physicians, crews from Williamson Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are on the sidelines during football games and other events, ready to provide immediate care in case of injury.
This year’s event will be a masquerade ball, so don your best mask and join us as we continue to support sports medicine and education in our Williamson County High Schools. For additional information on the Bone and Joint Institute Fund of the Williamson Health Foundation and the Skeleton Gala, please visit our website at https://boneandjointtn.org/foundation/.

Franklin Witches Ride
2024-10-27 15:00 | TN
The 9th Annual Franklin Witches Ride will take place on October 27, 2024, at 3:00 PM, and the location is West Haven, Tollgate & Sullivan Farms Neighborhoods. The Franklin Witches Ride unites the community behind the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives from cancer.

Farm to Table(aux)
2024-10-29 18:00 - 21:30 | Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St., Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Don’t miss out on Farm to Table(aux), a one-of-a-kind celebration of Nashville’s vibrant arts community, all in support of STARS Nashville! Experience the creativity of local artists while enjoying delicious farm-to-table cuisine, artisan cocktails, craft beer and fine wines. Immerse yourself in the captivating tableaux vivants, take a chance with the Mystère Box Raffle, and bid on unique auction items. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening that supports a great cause!
About STARS Nashville
STARS Nashville believes all young people thrive when they have hope, health and connection. Because our services are community and school-based, we are committed to providing equitable access to mental health care, increased school attachment, increased positive orientation to their own future and youth involvement in their community. Our clinical services are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). STARS has been recognized for 12 consecutive years as a Top Workplace by The Tennessean.
