2021 Great Futures Gala
2021-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Grand Hyatt Nashville, 1000 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
2021 Great Futures Gala will be live and in-person!
Join us October 2nd, for a special evening with Motown legend SMOKEY ROBINSON, in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee and the more than 4,700 youth we serve. With more than 700 distinguished guests, a live and silent auction filled with incredible items, and unforgettable entertainment experiences, the night is always one to remember! The 2021 Great Futures Gala will be live and in-person!
In addition to his 50-year music career and status as an R&B icon, Smokey Robinson is a Boys & Girls Clubs’ alumnus. Robinson was one of the major songwriters and producers for Motown, penning several hit singles such as “Who’s Loving You,” “My Guy,” “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” “My Girl,” “Get Ready” and “Ain’t That Peculiar.” He has topped the Billboard 100, won multiple Grammy awards, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime chance to witness a music legend in action and celebrate our tenth anniversary of the biggest night in town!
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48th Annual Heritage Ball
2021-10-02 18:00 | Eastern Flank Battlefield Park, 1368 Eastern Flank Cir, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Heritage Ball is the longest running black-tie affair in Williamson County. Approximately 800 guests will gather at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 support and celebrate the work of the Heritage Foundation and to raise funds for future preservation projects. The Ball serves as the greatest single fundraising initiative for the Foundation each year. In addition to a seated dinner and dancing, the ball features a cocktail hour and other fundraising opportunities.

Westhaven Porchfest: WALKER HAYES
2021-10-02 19:00 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Westhaven Foundation is excited to present Walker Hayes for the 10th annual Westhaven Porchfest! Opening for Walker will be The Scott Holt Band.
Join us on Magli Green in Westhaven Town Center for a fun evening of music supporting The Westhaven Foundation’s Excellence in Education programs.
General Admission – Open seating on the lawn with access to beer, wine, and cocktails for purchase. (no need to bring your own chairs)
VIP Experience – Exclusive access to the Coal Town Public House with buffet dinner, hors d’oeuvres, viewing from the porch, private bar and 3 cocktails. Excited to add exclusive stage front and onstage side viewing areas along with a special gift bag.
Proceeds will benefit The Westhaven Foundation’s Excellence in Education efforts supporting local public schools, college scholarships, and youth educational programs.
General Admission tickets are $55, after 9/1 $60, VIP experience $150, after 9/1 $160.
Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 7 pm.
Visit www.westhavenporchfest.org for more information on daytime events, FAQs, etc.
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Westhaven Porchfest: Ben Calhoun & CITIZEN WAY
2021-10-03 17:00 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy a special evening with Ben Calhoun and CITIZEN WAY with guests Kait Madison and Rich Summers

The Westhaven Foundation is excited to present a special Sunday evening with Ben Calhoun and CITIZEN WAY for the 10th annual Westhaven Porchfest!

Join us on Magli Green in Westhaven Town Center for an evening of music supporting Leiper’s Fork Helping Hands.
The General Admission area will be seated on the lawn. Additional beverages and beer will be available for purchase.
General Admission tickets are $15. $20 at the door. Children under 10 are free.
The evening will be hosted by Ben Calhoun and Citizen Way!
Doors open at 4 pm and the show starts at 5 pm.
Visit www.westhavenporchfest.org for more information.
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The Grape Stomp Festival
2021-10-09 16:00 | TN
The Grape Stomp Festival – A Famously Fun Event and a Highlight of Things to Do in Williamson County
October 9, 2021
The Grape Stomp Festival is a famously fun event and a highlight of things to do in Williamson County, year in and out. This annual festival takes place in the fall, bringing all supporters of A Vintage Affair together for an exciting and unforgettable day! There’s no other charity event where teams and attendees enjoy food and wine tastings throughout the day listening to upbeat music and watching grapes get pulverized by feet — all in the name of raising money for women and children. Hilarious team costumes and friendly local faces make this an event unlike every other.
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2021 Red Door Bash
2021-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Omni Nashville Hotel, 250 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
2021 Red Door Bash, Benefiting Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee
The award-winning Red Door Bash, benefiting Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s free cancer support program, is Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Join us as we raise funds for an essential Middle Tennessee nonprofit; celebrate another year of free cancer support for adults, teens and children in 15 Middle Tennessee counties; and honor several community leaders for their service and dedication, including:
Red Door Champion Award: Brian and Victoria Marger of Williamson County
Red Door Hero Award: 13 Gilda’s Club volunteer support group facilitators, including: Dana Davis, LSCW; Lynn Dunavant, MA, HSP; Pamela Duvall; Larae Heil; Cynthia Johnson, LICSW, BCD; Laura Jo Leach, LMSW; Doris P. McLay; Lanier Sachs, M.Ed., NCC; Carole Sanders; Warren Thompson, Ph.D; and J. Dawson Wells, LMSW.
Red Door Bash is co-chaired by Rae Hirsch and Erica Jacobs and tickets include reception food and beverages, access to a silent auction, a three-course meal with wine service, and valet parking. Learn more at http://RedDoorBash.givesmart.com.

ABOUT GILDA’S CLUB MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, is dedicated to providing support, education and hope to all people impacted by cancer, including family members and friends of those diagnosed.
Free of charge to everyone, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee provides a gathering place where people with cancer, as well as their families and friends, can join with others to actively involve themselves in building social and emotional support as a supplement to regular medical care. Our evidence-based programming includes support groups, healthy lifestyle workshops, mind-body classes, social activities, educational lectures and community resource information. Offering approximately 60 professionally-led support and networking groups, and more than 50 educational workshops and lectures each month, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee is able to make a tangible difference in the lives of those impacted by cancer. We build community, so no one has to face cancer alone.

Heal Humphreys County hosted by Tayla Lynn
2021-10-11 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Benefit Concert for Tennessee Flood Survivors Hosted by Tayla Lynn & The Franklin Theatre

Enjoy performances by stand-up comedian Josh Wolf, a live podcast by Caroline Hobby, and duo Tayla Lynn & Tre Twitty for a night of hope and healing for Humphreys County.

Tayla Lynn’s life has all the elements of a great country song, which perhaps isn’t too surprising given she was born into the musical dynasty created by her grandmother, Loretta Lynn. Tayla’s warmth and enthusiasm make it easy to feel comfortable in her presence, whether you’ve known her for a few minutes or many years. There is a strength in her voice, truth behind her piercing blue eyes and genuine affection when she speaks of family.
But Tayla’s journey through life, like the best country ballad, has had more than its share of peaks and valleys. Her story is one of heartache and regret, but also of recovery and grace. She loves to the depths of her soul because she knows what it’s like to have a broken heart; she is gentle and kind because she has experienced abuse and loss; she sings because she has an amazing story to tell.
Tayla’s passion for singing and performing was sparked at an early age thanks to her grandmother, who often invited her to go on the road with her during the summer. “Memaw [as she affectionately calls her grandmother] gave me my first experience singing before a crowd when I was 14,” she recalls. “I wanted to sing ‘I’m a Honky Tonk Girl’ because that’s the song I remember her singing in the movie Coal Miner’s Daughter, which I used to watch over and over again.”
Later on, Tayla moved in with her grandmother after her grandfather’s death. “After about six months,” Tayla says, “Memaw asked me if I wanted to go on the road with her, which had been my life’s dream. I shared a twin bed with her in the back of the bus for a year, and that’s when she taught me how to walk the stage, sing a sad song, be funny and treat the audience like you are in their living room.”
“She always wanted to sing my songs,” Loretta Lynn says of Tayla. “That girl is a fan of country music, especially her Memaw’s. When Doo died, I wouldn’t have made it without her. She was my angel.”
Tayla’s first major musical project was as a member of the trio Stealing Angels (with Caroline Cutbirth and Jennifer Wayne). The group was signed to Skyville Records in 2007 after the three women appeared on a reality TV show together. “I got started with Stealing Angels before I made music on my own, and our primary goal was to make it on radio,” she says of her time with the band. Over a five-year period, the trio toured the country, sang for the troops in Iraq and Kuwait and made a record with veteran producer Paul Worley (Dixie Chicks, Lady Antebellum, Sara Evans). Their songs “He Better Be Dead” and “Paper Heart” both made the Billboard country chart.
“Working in a trio taught me an awesome work ethic and how important teamwork can be,” Tayla explains. “We worked tirelessly every single day; if we weren’t on the road we were writing. If we weren’t writing, we were rehearsing, doing a video, doing a photoshoot. The work was joyful, but there was no space for personal time,” she reflects. “Jennifer and Caroline are still my sisters. I love them so much and I loved doing life with them, but in the years since, I’ve really been able to find what hard work and self-reflection mean for me now that I’m my own boss.”
That combination of retrospection and tenacity has been critical to Tayla’s success, but it has come at a price. It’s impossible to speak of her achievements without acknowledging the life she’s lived in between. Her experiences are wrapped up in her music as she writes and sings her truths about love, addiction, motherhood and the coal dust that runs through her Kentucky veins.
Tayla approaches the conversation of her alcohol and substance addictions and subsequent recoveries—three in a span of 20 years, though she’s been clean since 2013—with unflinching honesty. In fact, the music she writes today tells of her path to redemption. “When I was younger I wanted everything to be crazy—wild and uninhibited,” she muses. “Now I write from a place of sobriety and recovery through faith. At the core of it, the gift I feel like I’ve been given from Him is to share my journey through music.”
In 2016, Tayla signed with indie label London Tone Music. Her first solo project, The Ranch, was an EP released later that same year. It includes a whimsical conversation between Tayla and her grandmother as well as a duet featuring the two. “I love working and writing with Memaw,” Tayla gushes. “I’ll never forget the day we recorded ‘Honky Tonk Girl.’ The minute I put the headphones on to listen to her sing harmony, I knew it was going to be a spiritual experience. She did one take and it was flawless.”
In May 2019, Tayla released “Blue in My Eyes,” as a Mother’s Day gift to her late mother, Cindy (who had passed away unexpectedly in her sleep 10 months prior) and her grandmother. It’s a song she wrote with hit songwriters Lori Mckenna and Liz Rose chronicling her relationship with her grandmother, who throughout Tayla’s life has been an idol, mentor, and now surrogate mother. The song eventually led to the idea for her next album.
After signing a record deal in September 2019 with Tracy Pitcox—a longtime friend of her grandmother’s—at Heart of Texas Records, Tayla began to work on the tribute album she released in May 2021, lovingly titled Tayla Lynn Sings Loretta Lynn. Her grandmother is billed as a co-writer on the project, which features duets with greats like Tony Booth (“Sweet Thang”) and her Aunt Patsy Lynn Russell (a reprise of her grandmother’s most-famous song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter”).
“Anytime I sing one of my mother’s songs, it fills me with such pride,” Russell says. “Getting to sing my mother’s song with my niece Tayla was pride and joy all at the same time.”
“When we were ready to record, I jumped in the truck with my babies and drove from Hurricane Mills to Brady, Texas,” Tayla says. “The boys laid on the floor of the vocal booth for three days while we made the record.” She pauses before adding, “Memaw’s photo with Ernest Tubb was on the wall behind me, so it felt like home. I have never liked the studio, but this felt like the easiest thing I’ve ever done. I had a few fans join in on Zoom to watch the recording process, so it felt more like a live show!”
I’m real proud of this record she did of my songs,” Loretta Lynn adds, fondly. “She’s got a lot of me in her, but she’s all Tayla.”
Tayla is currently on tour with Tre Twitty (Conway Twitty’s grandson); a joint album and podcast are in the works. In addition to her musical endeavors, she is also exploring acting. Tayla’s first leading role came in the 2017 faith-based film, The Least of These, directed by Mark Nicolosi. She was subsequently nominated for “Best Leading Actress” by the International Christian Film Festival for her role as Rose. She also starred in the 2020 film Why We Breathe.
Tayla and her husband, Jon, live on 30 acres connected to the Loretta Lynn Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., where they are raising their two sons, Tru and Scout.

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Annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala
2021-10-16 18:30 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bridges Domestic Violence Center will host the annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala, which will be an evening of healing through the arts. Try your luck at the casino games, participate in silent and live auctions, enjoy casual dining, and more while raising money for a worthy cause.
This event will be held at Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin on Saturday, October 16 at 6:30 PM CDT. It is our mission to help victims of domestic violence heal from the trauma and rebuild their lives from the abuse.
The individual ticket price is $95.00 USD, and you can find more information about this magical evening on bridgesdvc.org/events.
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Manny & Tony's Shrimp Festivus (for the rest of us!)
2021-10-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Tony’s Eat & Drink, 1000 Meridian Blvd, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Shrimp Festival benefitting Malachi Johnson & My Friends House

Join us for Manny & Tony’s “SHRIMP FESTIVUS (for the rest of us!)”
This is a Charity Event benefitting local Franklin student Malachi Johnson & My Friends House.
The event features live music, silent & live auctions, crafts and…
SHRIMP 5 WAYS! – Cocktail, Skewers, Fried, Tacos and Manny’s Famous Low Country Shrimp Boil (delish!).
Tickets are $35 for 4 baskets, with proceeds going to benefit Malachi Johnson & My friends house.
13-year-old Malachi Johnson is a gifted athlete, but his road has not been easy. Less than a year ago, he was a star basketball player. It wasn’t until one day he couldn’t see the scoreboard, that his Mother realized how rapidly his vision was declining. He had a rare genetic condition called Leber hereditary optic neuropathy. Within months, he lost most of his sight and could no longer play sports or continue virtual learning on his own. He now has to learn a whole new world. His mother chose to stop working so she could dedicate herself to his education, doctor’s appointments, special events for blind children, and most importantly, to his mental health.
“My Friend’s House” mission is to serve neglected, abused, or at-risk boys, ages 12-18, in State custody by offering a home-like environment with a balance of safety, structure, encouragement, care, and expectations. Our mission continues in advocating for each resident that they be given the opportunity to recover from their adverse situation and become successful young adults.

Music Country Grand Prix
2021-10-23 12:30 - 18:00 | Brownland Farm, 1155 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
See you for the 33rd annual Music Country Grand Prix on Saturday, October 23!
Benefiting Saddle Up!, the Music Country Grand Prix is Middle Tennessee’s premier equestrian jumping competition featuring top riders and horses from across the nation competing for a $50,000 prize. Since its inception, this event has raised more than $2,000,000 to support Saddle Up! The event is held in Franklin, Tennessee at Brownland Farm.
The event has been planned in accordance with CDC guidelines and local laws and restrictions for the enhanced safety of our staff, volunteers and guests, and will include a traditional tailgating area on one side of the show arena and a Patron’s Tent featuring reserved VIP tables for 8 guests, lunch served tableside, and festive libations.
EVENT TIMELINE
12:30pm Gates and People Prix Open
1:00pm Lunch served (Patrons Tent)
1:30pm Opening Ceremony
2:00pm Music Country Grand Prix
About Saddle Up!
Saddle Up! is Middle Tennessee’s oldest and largest organization offering equine assisted activities and therapies, and it is the only one exclusively serving children and youth with disabilities. Our mission is to provide children and youth with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational and recreational programs.

Button Ball 2021
2021-10-23 18:00 - 22:30 | Homestead Manor, 4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson's Station, TN, 37179, United States
Button Ball is an annual black tie gala fundraiser that is always a memorable event
This event is the Davis House Child Advocacy Center’s largest fundraiser throughout the year, with 450+ people in attendance. With previous guest speakers such as Elizabeth Smart and R.A. Dickey, it is a night you won’t soon forget! This year’s event features Gold Medal Gymnast Aly Raisman! The event its held at Homestead Manor in Thompson’s Station.
THE AGENDA

6:00pm – 7:00pm – Cocktail Reception
7:00pm – 8:00pm – Dinner
8:00pm – 8:45pm – Conversation with ALY RAISMAN
8:45pm – 9:15pm – VIP Meet & Greet / Dessert / Video / Musical Performance
9:15pm – Break / Make final silent auction bids
9:30pm – Close silent auction / Live auction begins

Davis House CAC is monitoring the COVID-19 situation in our community very closely. At this time, Button Ball 2021 will take place as planned and is being coordinated as a largely outdoor event. As we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests, participants, regardless of vaccination status, are encouraged to wear masks in communal spaces. All guests must complete a pre-event waiver, which will be emailed to the primary ticket holder and everyone else for whom we have a registered email address the week of the event. Davis House reserves the right to adjust our event’s COVID protocols in accordance with federal, state, and local public health guidance at the time of the gala.
About Davis House Child Advocacy Center
We provide trauma-informed care and education to children, families and our community as they navigate through the world of abuse.
About Homestead Mannor
An historic property situated on 50 acres of land steeped in local history, the ca. 1819 Homestead Manor property is a multi-layer hospitality concept, offering a wealth of, entertainment and event opportunities to the community. Built in the middle of Homestead’s pastoral surroundings, The Barn at Homestead lends another dimension to the property with a rustic-style structure that elevates wedding celebrations and community gatherings.

The Great Gras Grub
2021-10-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Battle Mountain Farm, 6915 Arno-Allisona Road, College Grove, TN, 37064, United States
My Friend’s House is excited to announce a new family-friendly event that will serve as the kick-off of our Mardi Gras Ball season.
On Sunday, October 24th, we are hosting the Great Gras Grub at Battle Mountain Farm in College Grove from 5 to 9 p.m. We will be serving a delicious all-you-can-eat Shrimp Boil complete with beer, wine, drinks, and dessert, set to the sounds of lively Cajun music.
All proceeds benefit My Friend’s House. Tickets are limited and start at $35 a piece, so purchase them now at https://myfriendshousetn.org/the-great-gras-grub.
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Stand Up for Waves
2021-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join Waves for an evening of laughs as Dusty Slay takes the stage at Stand Up for Waves. This new and exciting event will take place at Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin in downtown Franklin, TN.
A catered dinner will be available to attendees as well beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic, must 21 years of age and older to drink alcohol).
Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive for dinner prior to the start of the program.
Waves is excited to have Dusty Slay headline this event. With his own Comedy Central Special, Slay was the youngest comedian to perform at The Grand Ole Opry Stage. In 2019, he was named on Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch. Waves is excited to welcome him Franklin for an evening of stand-up.
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SUSAN G. KOMEN® MORE THAN PINK WALK® NASHVILLE
2021-10-30 09:50 | TN
SUSAN G. KOMEN® MORE THAN PINK WALK® NASHVILLE TO SHOW POWER OF THE BREAST CANCER COMMUNITY THIS OCTOBER
Community to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research, Patient Care and Public Policy Action
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 9, 2021 – Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, announced today that its signature fundraising event in Nashville will be held Saturday, October 30. The 2021 event will not be held in its traditional fashion again this year due to ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but instead will unite people together from their homes and neighborhoods all across the area. This year’s event provides new ways to engage and experience Komen’s mission, while enabling you to connect with the Komen breast cancer community from your own home or neighborhood, while showing that power of one community coming together to fund one mission of ending breast cancer forever. Go to www.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=8781&pg=entry to sign up and begin fundraising.
“We are excited to join together as one community,” said State Executive Director for Tennessee Tim Newman. “The health and safety of our community are, and always have been, our top priorities. After consulting with government health guidance and monitoring the evolving risk to our community, many of whom have compromised immune systems and may be unable to receive a COVID vaccine, we will unite as One community from homes and neighborhoods across the area. No matter where you are, we all feel the presence of our one community every step of the way.”
The local event will feature a new audio experience and community scavenger hunt during their walk to help bring the community of hope and compassion together in a new way while they raise funds to save lives from breast cancer. The audio experience will showcase those touched by breast cancer and why they walk and fundraise.
Funds raised by the community support Komen’s investments in breakthrough research, needed patient care and public policy action at all levels of government. Together, we are working to discover the cures while supporting people facing breast cancer today, ensuring everyone can get the care they need to live.
“The power of our community is not about physically being together, it’s about the impact every one of us can make when we walk one more step and raise one more dollar,” said Newman. “Every one of us, no matter who we are or where we live, deserves a chance at living a long and healthy life. Together, we will make certain that no one faces breast cancer alone.”
Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
October 30, 2021
Join us no matter where you are and feel the presence of our ONE community every step of the way.
9:50am Pre-Ceremony Presentation
10:00am Virtual Opening Ceremony
10:45am Walk Where You Are
Register Online Now: http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=8781&pg=entry
Visit komen.org for more information on all events near you. Pending health conditions, Komen intends to host all events in its Race for the Cure and MORE THAN PINK Walk series in-person in 2022, although ways to participate in the program and connect with the community from your own home or neighborhood will remain for those who prefer that option.
About Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. Visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social media at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.

Whiskey Warmer Franklin
2021-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Westhaven Residents Club, 401 Cheltenham Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us in beautiful Westhaven as we bundle up with good people and great whiskey to welcome in the cooler weather. We’re bringing together 40 of our favorite labels of whiskey, bourbon and scotch, local food trucks, a cigar lounge and local bluegrass music to create a whiskey wonderland benefiting the The Westhaven Foundation.
A portion of your ticket purchase benefits the Westhaven Foundation, which provides grants, scholarships, and acts as a catalyst for raising much needed funds for charities and organizations serving Franklin and the surrounding communities.
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20th Anniversary Wine Down Main Street
2021-11-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Wine Down Main Street voted best fundraising event in Williamson County, 10+ consecutive years!
Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Historic Square in Downtown Franklin and along Main Street
Voted Best Charity Fundraiser by The Sizzle Awards and Voted Best Charity Event in the Williamson’s Best Awards
Mark your calendars, call your friends and book the babysitter, the 20th Anniversary Wine Down Main Street is set for Saturday, November 6th. The “Best Night Out All Year” will take place from 7:00 to 10 PM. VIP guests will be treated to a private food and wine-tasting experience from 7 to 10 PM in the Historic Franklin Theatre. 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 30 shops will play host to wines from around the world. Participants taste wines, shop, and sample food from area restaurants all while listening to great live music. Proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales for this event will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee.
For over 118 years, BGCMT has been in the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social, and family circumstances. We have actively sought to enrich the lives of girls and boys, ages 5-18 years old, which other youth agencies have difficulty reaching. We are dedicated to ensuring our community’s disadvantaged children and teens have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures.

Marines & Others: A Birthday Celebration and Veterans Day
2021-11-10 16:00 - 23:00 | Red Phone Booth, 136 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Mark your calendar to join us for a very special event on November 10th for Marines & Others: A Birthday Celebration and Veterans Day event to benefit Hero Hunt nonprofit organization. We’ll have food, drinks, silent auction, competition & cake!! The event is open to Veterans, their families and the public that want to support a great cause. RSVP required for entry to RPBNashvilleGM@gmail.com.
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Boots For Troops 5K, BOOT RUN & GORUCK
2021-11-13 09:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin and Middle Tennessee’s Only Charity, Military-Style, Off-Road 5K & Ruck Competition & Veterans Celebration
Grab your family, friends, coworkers, Church/Sports Club, and lace-up for our Military & Veterans! The BOOTS FOR TROOPS: 5K RUCK | WALK | RUN is the perfect opportunity to show your patriotism, as well as your love and support for those who have or continue to serve in our Armed Forces. So… dig out and lace up a pair of combat boots, work boots, or running shoes and support our warriors in uniform!
This family friendly event takes pace at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, in Franklin TN.
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2021 Race to Cure Sarcoma Nashville - Franklin
2021-11-20 08:00 - 12:00 | TN
The Race to Cure Sarcoma Nashville is going Virtual!

The highest priority of the Sarcoma Foundation of America is the health and safety of our community. To that end, although we hoped to have an in person Race to Cure Sarcoma Nashville event this year, the current COVID situation has caused us to take the most cautious path and host the event virtually again this year.
What does this mean?
Run, walk, bike in your neighborhood, favorite park or treadmill and share pictures and videos on the Race to Cure Sarcoma Nashville Facebook page. Registered participants will receive a race packet that consists of a RTCS t-shirt, medal, and race bib. Please register by October 29th to receive a t-shirt.
We appreciate the support we received from the Nashville community virtually in 2020. We hope you will support us again this year!
There will be a virtual program on the Race to Cure Sarcoma Nashville Facebook page that includes survivor stories, team highlights and honoring those we have lost. You can post pictures and videos to share with the Nashville sarcoma community.
Spread the word! Have your friends and family join you in this event. Create a fundraising team and challenge each other to hit your goals. Share your efforts on social media and use the hashtag #RTCSNashville to connect with others who are participating.

2021 Turkey Trot
2021-11-25 08:00 | TN
Registration is now open for the Turkey Trot benefiting GraceWorks Ministries Thanksgiving run/walk with virtual and in-person options available.
Registration is available at www.turkeytrotfranklin.com for the Nov. 25 run/walk. Early Bird registration prices end Aug. 31.
Early Bird prices are $40 for the 10K, $35 for the 5K and $13 for the 1K Turkey Chase for ages 9 and younger. Virtual participant prices are $45 for the 10K, $40 for 5K and $18 for the 1K to cover shipping items to homes. A team of four people or more will receive discounts for each registration.
This local tradition 10k run, 5k walk/run and 1k Kids Turkey chase is the winner of the 2021 Williamson’s Best Charity Run and 2021 Franklin Sizzle Awards Best Charity Event.
The Thanksgiving Day event will start/finish in the Meridian Cool Springs development at the PICA building, 3000 Meridian Blvd., Franklin. In-person runners can do a standard registration or register as VITs (Very Important Trotters) to receive perks such as best parking, no-wait packet pickup and a 10% discount on next year’s Trot.
Virtual runners will have a T-shirt and instructions mailed to them, and they can run/walk anytime and anywhere between Nov. 18 and 11 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. Times will be tracked on an app and submitted to compete against all event participants.
The Turkey Trot is proudly sponsored by Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Avenue Construction, Atmos, Williamson Medical Center, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ascend Federal Credit Union and Superior Exteriors. Let It Shine Gymnastics is sponsoring the 1K Kids Turkey Chase.
Funds raised from sponsors and community registrations will benefit GraceWorks Ministries’ Food, Shelter and Support programs. GraceWorks is a Christ-centered nonprofit community resource center. For more than 25 years, they have provided food, shelter and support for Neighbors in need. GraceWorks invites all to join in their mission of Neighbor serving Neighbor, by the power of God’s grace.
Registration is available at www.turkeytrotfranklin.com

FrankTown Festival of Lights
2021-11-25 17:00 - 2021-12-26 21:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come experience FrankTown Festival of Lights for family fun with the annual Williamson County drive-thru holiday light display
The 2021 FrankTown Festival of Lights will take place Thursday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Dec. 26, from 5-9 p.m. nightly at the Williamson County Agricultural Center in Franklin. The only drive-through holiday lights spectacular in Williamson County, this year’s FrankTown Festival of Lights will feature over 200 displays that are synchronized to Christmas classics that guests can listen to on the radio as they enjoy the mile-long route.
Highlights of this year’s FrankTown Festival of Lights include:

Walkin’ Wednesdays (Dec. 1, 8, 15): with a special time for those who want to get a little exercise and enjoy walking the lighted route from 5-6:30 p.m. followed by regular car tours from 7-9 p.m.

A variety of concessions are available including smores kits, funnel cakes, caramel apples, hot dogs, nachos, hot chocolate and more!

Guests can also take a picture with a 30-foot Christmas tree decorated with more than 3,000 lights.

Tickets are $25 for a passenger vehicle (car, SUV, truck); $45 for a 12-15 passenger vehicle; and $100 for a commercial or charter vehicle (van, bus, limo).
ADMISSION IS FROM 5 PM – 9 PM EACH NIGHT.
ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE WORK OF FRANKTOWN OPEN HEARTS.
FrankTown Open Hearts is a nonprofit ministry in Franklin, Tennessee, that spiritually, emotionally, and physically enhances the lives of at-risk youth through mentoring and equipping them with life skills, offering spiritual development and academic tutoring services. Through hands-on programming, the organization seeks to inspire confident, empowered young adults to lead fulfilled lives. Learn more at FrankTownOpenHearts.com

Holiday Spirits Cocktail Festival
2021-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for a Holly, Jolly Cocktail Festival! Stroll through The Factory at Franklin sipping festive cocktails, listening to music, and waving to the big man in red himself! Each ticket includes 12 sample-sized yuletide cocktails. Food and full sized drinks will be available for purchase as well. This event supports TennGreen, so every sip gets you closer to the nice list!
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2021 Jingle Bell Run - Franklin, TN
2021-12-04 08:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
2021 Jingle Bell Run – Saturday, December 4, 2021 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin
Get back to jingling and join the MOST FUN & FESTIVE holiday fun-run around – all to battle the #1 cause of disability!
The 2021 event will be live and in person this year! Our Jingle Bell Run may have a different look due to COVID safety and health protocols, so check the event information page for the most updated details. But the original festive race for charity is back!
This is the time to strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and FEEL GOOD about DOING GOOD. Together, we’ll jingle all the way to a cure – and have a fantastic time with every step we take! Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk. Get your jingle on and spread the Spirit of Yes: Yes to having fun and celebrating what you love. Yes to living life to the fullest. Yes to conquering arthritis for good. 100% of your registration fee and fundraising goes to a great cause. This is our fight to win together!
Event Schedule

8:00 a.m. – Registration
9:00 a.m. – Fundraising & Costume Contest
9:15 a.m. – 5k Race Begins
9:30 a.m. – 1-mile Fun Run Begins
10:00 a.m. – Race Awards
10:15 a.m. – Santa Chase
10:30 a.m. – Farewell

For help or more information about 2021 Jingle Bell Run – Franklin, TN, contact Lauren Clanton at lclanton@arthritis.org, or call 615-517-9875.
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St. Paul's Alternative Gift Fair
2021-12-05 08:30 - 18:00 | Otey Parish Hall – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Corner of 6th Avenue & Fair Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
On Sunday, December 5, St. Paul’s will be hosting a wonderful alternative to holiday gift giving. Representatives from local charitable organizations will be in Otey Parish Hall from 8:30 am-1:00 pm and 4:00-6:00 pm. These mission-driven groups will welcome donations to help them continue their important work, while in return you get the opportunity to honor a family member or friend with a unique gift. You will leave with a pretty personalized gift card for giving that reflects the donation.
Representatives will be present from a variety of nonprofits, including: Begin Anew, Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD), Gigi’s Playhouse, My Friend’s House, Needs of our Kids (NOOK) and Healing Housing. All are right here in Franklin except ERD, which provides international relief and support.
The Fair will be held in Otey Hall at the corner of 6th Avenue and Fair Street.
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36TH ANNUAL DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS
2021-12-11 12:00 - 2021-12-12 18:00 | TN
Middle Tennessee’s Largest Outdoor Christmas Festival
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s Dickens of a Christmas holiday tradition will be held in the historic downtown of Franklin, Tennessee December 11-12, 2021. The festival recreates the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop. A variety of musicians, dancers and Dickens characters will fill the streets. Expect to see and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the rest of the Cratchit family from A Christmas Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas with treats for children.
Enjoy Victorian Village with two blocks of holiday dancers, characters and entertainers, arts & crafts, food & beverage, Main Stage and Acoustic Stage entertainment, Holiday Window Display Contest, KidZone presented by Grace Chapel, Beer Garden presented by Bavarian Bierhaus and Whiskey Lounge presented by Leiper’s Fork Distillery.
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Hattie Jane’s Creamery Loves Community Giveback Days
2022-02-02 11:00 - 23:00, 2022-02-09 11:00 - 23:00 | Hattie Jane’s Creamery Franklin, 3078 Maddux Way, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
For Founder & CEO Claire Crowell, community is at the heart of Hattie Jane’s Creamery. That’s why this February, the local creamery and scoop shop is bringing back Community Giveback Days to support amazing organizations giving back to their communities. Each Wednesday in February, visit any of the four Hattie Jane’s locations in Columbia, Franklin, Murfreesboro and Nashville (located in the downtown Assembly Food Hall) and 20 percent of your purchase will benefit the following Hattie Jane’s partners:

Feed America First (Feb. 2 & 9)
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Feb. 16 & 23)

About Hattie Jane’s Creamery
Born and raised in Tennessee, Hattie Jane’s Creamery is a women-founded, women-led creamery and scoop shop serving small-batch ice cream, milkshakes and baked goods. Each scoop begins with a proprietary ice cream base made using milk supplied by a local dairy farm, and the creative menu of seasonally rotating flavors—along with seven permanent fixtures, including dairy-free and vegan options—takes shape as made-from-scratch ingredients and other goodies from local purveyors are incorporated onsite for the highest quality. With locations in Columbia, Franklin, Murfreesboro and Nashville and the recent launch of cross-country shipping, Hattie Jane’s Creamery is a rising brand in the South that will soon be a household name nationwide. For more information, visit www.hattiejanescreamery.com, or follow along on Instagram and Facebook for the latest scoop on Hattie Jane’s.

Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville
2022-02-11 09:00 - 2022-02-13 16:00 | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville is the longest running and most prestigious show of its kind in the country
The 2022 Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville promises a speaker lineup of outstanding designers, architects and gardeners from around the world. In addition to the informative lectures, our Show floor features more than 150 extraordinary antique, art and horticulture dealers and three magnificent gardens presented by accomplished landscape designers that attendees can interactively experience. With something new and exceptional to offer each day, we are the go-to design event of the year.
All Show proceeds benefit two beloved charities in our community, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and ECON (Economic Club of Nashville) Charities.
The 2022 Antiques & Garden Show will once again be held in the entertainment epicenter of downtown Nashville at the magnificent Music City Center, February 11–13, 2022. With attendees anticipated from almost all 50 states and multiple countries, we’re expecting a sell-out crowd, so purchase tickets soon!
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Mardi Gras Ball
2022-02-12 18:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Spring, Franklin, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
My Friend’s House Mardi Gras Ball puts the fun in fundraising
The Mardi Gras Ball is a unique event that provides an opportunity to celebrate with those in the community who share the same vision and heart for the special at-risk youth served at My Friend’s House Family & Children’s Services. All funds raised will go to My Friend’s House operating budget and to retire the debt on a new home built in 2019.
This year will be the 18th annual Mardi Gras Ball and will be held on Saturday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Cool Springs located at 820 Crescent Centre Drive in Franklin, Tennessee.
Every year, amazing couples volunteer for the Mardi Gras Ball Royal Court. With a unique voting system, nominees battle each other to see who can raise the most money and become the King and Queen of the Royal Court. The 2022 Mardi Gras Ball Royal Court nominees are: Clyde and Lindsey Baumgartner, Zane and Kristin Martin, and Jeff and Jaclyn Ledbetter.
“The Mardi Gras Ball is a fun and exciting way for community members to raise much needed funding for My Friend’s House,” Says Courtney Theis, 2022 Mardi Gras Ball Chair. “In fact, the Court Couples reach out to their friends for financial support and help us bring in new donors every year. This Ball is critical to the agency’s operating support by providing nearly 25% of our annual overhead.”
The Ball will also include a four-course dinner and dancing with live music provided by Music City Rhythm Revue, a seven-piece band led by Vince Wynn. Tickets for the event are $250 each, $2,000 for a table of eight, or $3,000 for a table of twelve. Sponsorships are available from $1,000 – $20,000.
The Mardi Gras Ball has a reputation for being a highlight of the year for fundraising events in Williamson County because of the fun and exciting atmosphere. The evening commences with a lively, Mardi-Gras-like-parade entrance and includes top-notch entertainment, first-class cuisine, an informative program, the revealing of the Mardi Gras Ball King and Queen, and culminates, of course, with dancing throughout the night.
Mardi Gras Ball is an event not to be missed with all proceeds benefiting My Friend’s House.
If you would like more information about My Friend’s House or the Mardi Gras Ball, visit My Friend’s House Website at https://myfriendshousetn.org/, or contact Kaitlyn Dixon at 615.790.8553 or Kaitlyn.Dixon@myfriendshousetn.org.
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Shine Gala
2022-02-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Please join The Well for their Shine Gala on Valentines weekend, Saturday February 12th at The Factory at Franklin in downtown Franklin. This formal Valentine’s event will be a beautiful evening of dinner and dancing and also is crucial to The Well to support their 2022 Operating budget. There will be live and silent auctions, cocktails, and a full course meal with dessert and vegetarian options. Live entertainment will be provided by Nashville-based band, Pink Cadillac. Some of Pink Cadillac’s members have performed with notable artists including Keith Urban, Aretha Franklin and Tony Bennett.
To learn more about this event and to purchase tickets, please see links below.
