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20th Annual Main Event
2021-04-16 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
20th Annual Main Event, April 16, 2021
This year will mark A Vintage Affair’s 20th year of supporting Williamson County organizations that dedicate their time and hearts to helping women and children in need. We are celebrating this milestone in true 20s fashion. Dust off your dancing shoes, pinstripes, and pearls, and join us as we toast to this momentous occasion. We look forward to celebrating with you on Friday, April 16th, in Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin.
Come early and experience our Speakeasy VIP Pre-Party at The Blockhouse. Guests are invited to enjoy champagne, select wines, signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, fine cigars, and early access to our premier silent auction.
The party will continue with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. for General Admission to The Main Event. Guests will enjoy food from local vendors, a variety of wine and bourbon tastings, exquisite desserts and a champagne tower. The night will feature silent, live, and wine auctions, and The Top Tier Band will keep you on the dance floor until the evening ends. This is sure to be a night full of bee’s knees entertainment that would impress Jay Gatsby himself.
This is a 21 & up event. Gatsby/Roaring Twenties style attire is encouraged, but not required.
“Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” – F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
We hope to see you there!
Speakeasy VIP Pre-Party Tickets (includes The Main Event) – $150
Main Event Tickets – $100
http://avintageaffair.org/events/#

Spring Fling - Spring Hill
2021-04-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Premier Chiropractic, 2040 Reserve Blvd Suite A, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
JOIN US TO HELP ADOPT OUR FURRY FRIENDS, ENJOY FOOD TRUCKS, LOCAL VENDORS, & FAMILY ACTIVITIES!
Free Entry. Partnering with Music City Animal Rescue.
-Music City Animal Rescue
-Hearty Hog
-Mission Balloon Art
-Face Painting
-Bounce House
-Mika Ann Lynch Music
& so much more! Stay tuned!

St. Jude benefit wine tasting hosted by Sanctuary South
2021-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary South, 158 Front Street, Suite 104, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States

Cool Springs Crawfish Boil
2021-05-08 12:00 - 17:00 | TN
Join us for the 8th Annual Crawfish Boil: a charity event & silent auction benefitting Elk’s families in need of Williamson Co.

Hammers and High Heels 2021 Silent Auction
2021-05-10 00:00 - 2021-05-20 23:59 | ONLINE – Habitat for Humanity Williamson Maury, 511 West Meade Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build empowers women to take the hammer and take the lead to help lower-income families in their own community build and purchase safe, affordable housing.
This year we will be partnering with the Searria Peoples and her four children to build their new home in Columbia, TN. Our 2021 Women Build will be smaller this year with limited volunteer opportunities in light of the pandemic, but what won’t change will be the need to raise $70,000 to pay for the home’s “bricks and sticks” through our Hammers & High Heels fundraiser!
Though we will all miss celebrating together in-person this year, we hope you will “attend” virtually with us to support Searria’s future home from the comfort of your home – whether you are in your PJs or stilettos!
Biddings, wine pulls, photo contests and more!
Online Kick-Off: Monday, May 10th, 2021
Virtual Broadcast: Thursday, May 20th, 2021 | 7:00pm CST
Ways to Participate: purchase a sponsorship package or purchase a ticket.
More information at: womenbuildtn.com

Backfield in Motion 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
2021-05-10 12:00 - 18:30 | Gaylord Springs Golf Links, 18 Springhouse Ln, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Join us on Monday, May 10th at Gaylord Springs Golf Links for Backfield in Motion’s 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament with Kevin Dyson & Friends!
You don’t want to miss this very special event! Check out sponsorship information here: https://www.backfieldinmotion.org/events
Backfield in Motion, Inc combines academics and athletics to inspire inner city boys to reach their maximum potential in order to become contributors to society.
Backfield in Motion is a non-profit organization that focuses on education through mastery of literacy and numeracy skills for at- risk youth that leads to a high school diploma, a foundation for higher education, and on-the-job skills needed to enter the world of work, while using athletics as an incentive for academic improvement.

32nd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner
2021-05-13 18:30 - 19:45 | Virtual-Online Event & Auction
We’ve been closely monitoring the evolving situation with COVID-19. And with that in mind this year our annual Steak & Burger Dinner and silent auction is now being held virtually on May 13th. Thanks to the generosity of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club BBQ Society, our Club members will still have the opportunity to enjoy Steak & Burger dinners and be entertained at our Clubhouses.
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. During the dinner we will award the “Ed Moody Award of Excellence”. This award recognizes an individual who has made a lasting impact with the Franklin and Fairview Boys & Girls Clubs and the Williamson County community.
To learn more about the Steak & Burger Dinner click here.

6th Annual Honor the Fallen 5K & GORUCK (Live & Virtual)
2021-05-15 09:00 - 13:00 | The Grove, 6200 Wildings Blvd., College Grove, TN, 37046, United States
The 6th Annual Honor the Fallen 5K Memorial Mile & Goruck event will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Presented by The Grove & benefiting Memories of Honor, this special event will our nation’s fallen heroes and connect surviving family members and veterans with the civilian community.
In-person & Virtual Fundraising Event.

Picnic with the Library (Virtual)
2021-05-16 12:00 - 23:59 | Nashville Public Library Foundation, 615 Church Street, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
The 6th annual Picnic with the Library event, hosted by the Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF), will take place virtually this year on Sunday, May 16. The family-focused event raises vital funds for Nashville Public Library’s award-winning early literacy initiatives that change the lives of more than 100,000 children per year across all 21 library branches and 150 childcare centers throughout Davidson Co. Event co-chairs Sara Bovender and Dee Patel selected Alice in Wonderland as the 2021 theme in recognition that we have all been “down the rabbit hole” the past year, but celebrating great things, like the Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF), promises to lift our community’s spirits.

The at-home picnic package, priced at $200 per family, will include Alice in Wonderland themed picnic games, crafts and snacks, as well as access to a special interactive virtual performance by Wishing Chair Productions, the Library’s resident puppet troupe. All proceeds from the packages directly support Nashville Public Library’s award-winning early literacy initiatives. Participants will also have the chance to participate in an art contest leading up to the virtual event for a chance to win an extra special prize package.

Crawfish Boil
2021-05-23 13:00 | TN
Join Carey Bringle and his friend Billy Link, a crawfish farmer and boil expert from Southern Louisiana, for an afternoon of all you can eat crawfish and local brews. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. So, if you love good food and hate cancer, this is the event for you!
*Indoor and outdoor seating available.
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Ingram Cup Golf Challenge
2021-06-14 12:00 - 17:00 | The Golf Club of Tennessee, 1000 Golf Club Drive, Kingston Springs, TN, 37082, United States
2021 Golf Challenge Details
Date: Monday, June 14th
Time: 12PM – 5PM
Team Size: Four players
Format: Tee times
This year, we’re offering you the chance to enjoy a round of golf at the incredible Golf Club of Tennessee in a safe, socially distanced environment. In exchange for a $3,000 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, foursomes will play on this highly-coveted green with shotgun tee times, forecaddie services, boxed lunches, and stocked cooler loaded right on your carts
Golfer & Team Benefits
All players receive the following benefits when participating in the tournament:
– A forecaddie & two golf carts (per foursome) pro-loaded with ice-cold beer and bottled water
– Pre-Golf boxed lunches to enjoy on the outdoor pavilion or on the course
– Access to the Golf Shop and a 20% discount on all purchases
-Full locker room and shower access with towel & amenities services, along with guest lockers for day use
-Golfer swag-bags
More information below!

80th Iroquois Steeplechase
2021-06-26 08:00 - 17:30 | Percy Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd., Nashville, TN, 37221, United States
THE IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE RESCHEDULES RACE MEET TO JUNE 26
NASHVILLE, Tenn. –The Iroquois Steeplechase is rescheduled to run on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Percy Warner Park. The race was previously slated to run on May 8, 2021. The event will continue to follow the safety guidelines set by state and local officials in planning the 2021 race meet.
Iroquois Steeplechase Chairman Dwight Hall said, “The highest priority of The Iroquois Steeplechase, a 501(c)3 organization, is the safety of the patrons and participants. We worked with Metro Parks to secure a date seven weeks later than our scheduled race. Ticketholders will be contacted directly with options for attending this year’s event. The Iroquois Steeplechase is one of Nashville’s most anticipated events and our community is positively impacted by the charities that benefit.”
Hall added, “Our team is reorganizing how the event will look to accommodate patrons in a safe manner. Please stay tuned as we will share those details at a later date.”
About The Iroquois Steeplechase
The Iroquois Steeplechase is an iconic sporting event that has been Nashville’s rite of spring since 1941. Traditionally held the second Saturday of each May at Percy Warner Park, the annual event attracts more than 25,000 spectators and is Music City’s celebration of time-honored traditions, Tennessee hospitality and southern fashions. To learn more about Steeplechase, visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org.

Franklin on the Fourth
2021-07-04 11:00 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Patriotic 4th of July Festival in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee, sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club, with arts, crafts, food, and entertainment!
This year’s 4th of July Celebration, will focus on family fun including, great music, quality crafts, tasty food, and antique cars.
Fourteen miles and 100 years from Nashville, Downtown Franklin, Tennessee is an oasis of Southern hospitality housed in a 16-block National Register district of antique shops, gift and book stores, art galleries, boutiques, lovingly restored homes and more. It boasts an award-winning Main Street, brick sidewalks, and a stunning collection of Victorian buildings. This event is coordinated by The Franklin Lions Club in conjunction with the City of Franklin, and benefits The Franklin Lions Club

2021 Timeline for Franklin on the Fourth
11:00 a.m. Festival Begins
“Bluegrass”
11:15 a.m. “Band”
1:30 p.m. “Band”
2:45 p.m. “Band”
4:00 p.m. – “Band”
4:45 p.m. Line up for the Children’s parade begins
5:00 p.m. Children’s parade begins with and the “Dixie Strutters” Band.
5:15 p.m. Speech’s, Recognitions, Pledge, Anthem, “Dixie Strutters” Band
6:30 p.m. Headlining Band
8:00 p.m. Festival Ends

The Children’s parade begins at 5:00 p.m.

You can sign up for the children’s parade all day long at the Lions Club Booth on the square. It’s Free! Line up for the parade begins at 4:45 p.m. on 4th Avenue South.

The entertainment to be announced on website!

The event concludes with an incredible fireworks display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm.
More information below.

46th Bethlehem UMC Fish Fry
2021-07-16 16:00 - 20:00 | Bethlehem UMC, 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
46th Bethlehem UMC Fish Fry Returns July 16 – All-You-Can-Eat Catfish, Free Children’s Game Area with Admission, Performances Bethlehem Bluegrass Band
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (June 21,2021)—After a year hiatus, the Bethlehem United Methodist Church’s Fish Fry returns July 16 for its 46th year on the grounds of the Grassland Church at 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road off Hillsboro Road.
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20TH ANNUAL MUSIC CITY BREWER’S FESTIVAL
2021-07-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Music City Walk of Fame Park, 121 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37201, United States
Presented By Pennington Distilling Company, The Event Will Benefit The Nashville Humane Association
Nashville, TN – July 6, 2021 – iHeartMedia Nashville announced today that the 20th annual Music City Brewer’s Festival will take place on Saturday, July 31 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Music City Walk of Fame Park. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit The Nashville Humane Association, an organization committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet overpopulation and promoting the humane treatment of animals in the community.
iHeartMedia Nashville stations will promote Music City Brewer’s Festival on-air, on the stations’ websites and via social media encouraging listeners to come enjoy beer tastings while helping animals in the community. On-air personalities will be on-site hosting the event.
Entertainment will include live music throughout the event from DJ Haden Carpenter and DJ Rod Youree. The event will also feature a large interactive games zone provided by Nashville Sports League and a photo booth provided by Lone River Ranch Water company.
The Nashville Humane Association will have several dogs at the festival available for adoption. Listeners interested in volunteering with the Nashville Humane Association for the event as well as other programs can do so at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4ea9a92ba2fb6-20th.
Music City Brewer’s Festival will feature over 40 breweries. Admission includes a Music City Brewer’s Festival souvenir pint glass to sample local, regional, national and import breweries in the world.
The 2021 Beverage list includes:
Local brands:

Little Harpeth
Turtle Anarchy Brewing Co.
Hap & Harry’s Tennessee Beer
Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
Mill Creek Brewing Co.
Bold Patriot Brewing Co.
Harding House Brewing Co.
Tennfold Brewing
Common Law Brewing
I Believe Brewing Company

Regional / National / International brands:

Moosehead
Malibu Splash
Superior
1911
Oskar Blues
Cigar City
Lexington Brewing
Hi Wire Brewing
Monday Night Brewing
Stone Brewing
Sierra Nevada
Strainge Beasts
Montucky
Einstock Beer
Austin Eastciders
Scofflaw Brewing
Rogue Ales
Smithworks
Victory
Ommegang
Baxton
Vive
Lazy Magnolia
Sullivan’s Brewing Co.
O’Fallon Brewery
Abita
Lone River Ranch Water
Woodchuck Cider
Crook & Marker
Loud Lemon
Waterbird Spirits

Featured Spirits:

Pennington’s Distilling Company will have their family of brands including:

Pickers Vodka
Davidson Reserve Whiskey
Whisper Creek

Food will be available for purchase from local restaurants and food trucks including:

Daddy’s Dogs
Loveless Café Food Truck
Central BBQ
Pinchy’s Lobster Co. Food Truck
Chivanda Food Truck
Moosic City Ice Cream Food Truck

To purchase tickets or to learn more about Music City Brewer’s Festival listeners can go to musiccitybrewersfest.com. Listeners interested in volunteering for the event can sign up online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4ea9a92ba2fb6-20th.
Music City Brewer’s Festival is a 21 and older event.
Sponsors for Music City Brewer’s Festival include Pennington Distilling Company, home of Pickers Vodka, Davidson Reserve Whiskey and Whisper Creek, Lone River Ranch Water, Mid Tenn Tech, Gourmet Nut, Nashville Sports Leagues, Lipman Brothers and iHeartMedia.
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Nashville market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with 3 billion app downloads and more than 150 million registered users.

About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia Nashville owns and operates WRVW-FM, WUBT-FM, WSIX-FM, WNRQ-FM, and WLAC, and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 250 million people each month. It is number one in both broadcast and digital streaming radio as well as podcasting and audio ad tech, and includes three business segments: The iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group; the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group; and the Audio and Media Services Group. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

Brentwood Beerfest
2021-08-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Brentwood Beerfest, 9100 Crockett Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Brentwood Beer Festival
This is the first Beer Festival ever held in the city of Brentwood, TN. We appreciate your interest and believe that you and all attendees will have an excellent time. Please make plans to join us on August 14. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample beers from different beer manufacturers and varieties of food trucks. A VIP tent that will include limited issues of different beers alongside tasty treats. All on grounds that cover 3 acres, a covered pavilion, and a sand volleyball court!
More information below.

TASTE OF DONELSON 2021
2021-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Local Restaurants & Vendors – Food – Kids Activities – Silent Auction – Bar for 21+

Donelson-Hermitage Chamber Presents Taste of Donelson 2021. A “Taste” of the best Donelson-Hermitage has to offer, featuring food, beer, and wine!

Sunday, August 15th from 7-9 PM at Opry Mills Mall in Nashville, Tennessee.
Special appearances by Titans T-Rac and Gnash from the Preds!
Bar for 21+ | Silent Auction | Door Prizes | Kid Zone by Wilson Bank & Trust
Guest Judges: Joe Dubin, Ron Slay, Leland Statom, Chris Walker, and Devon O’Day!
Click here for more information!

Concert 4 the Cure with JOURNEY RESURRECTION
2021-09-11 16:30 | Westhaven Residents Club, 401 Cheltenham Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Concert 4 the Cure is an annual fundraiser to fund pediatric cancer research. Featuring Journey Resurrection and the Eaglemanics.

Concert 4 the Cure is an annual fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer at the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and founded by the Stacey Family. Each year this event takes place in the Westhaven Community of Franklin, TN, presented by The Westhaven Foundation.
This year’s event will occur on Saturday, September 11th. The Concert 4 the Cure, featuring Resurrection, a Journey Tribute, along with the Eaglemanics and Vic and the Spoils, will take place starting at 5:00 P.M. on the Great Lawn at Westhaven’s Resident’s Club, located at 401 Cheltenham Avenue. Doors will open at 4:30 P.M. Get there early to get good seats!!!
VIP – Includes VIP Lounge Access, premium viewing location, food and cocktails provided by Westhaven Golf Club.
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Southern Land Company!
Proceeds from the Concert 4 the Cure will fund discovery grants at the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Discovery Grants provide seed funding for cancer researchers to pursue bold ideas in the lab that can lead to breakthrough discoveries in the fight against cancer. Findings from preliminary research supported by these grants are essential to obtain funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other federal agencies that grant millions every year to support cancer research.
This is an 18 years or older event.
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16th Annual Celebration Dinner
2021-09-14 18:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Spring, Franklin, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The Hard Bargain Association is having its 16th Annual Celebration Dinner. Come celebrate with us while enjoying a nightof delicious food, great music, and a little competitive fun via our silent auction. This event exclusively benefits ourcommunity as we work together with the residents of the historic Hard Bargain neighborhood to restore, rebuild, andshape it into their vision for this neighborhood and its future. We’re accomplishing this by having regular communitymeetings, design workshops, and having residents of the neighborhood on our board of directors and advisory board.
Our emphasis is on restoring the current community and not allowing gentrification of this historic neighborhood. HBAnot only repairs existing homes, we also offer quality affordable homes for purchase to people who have not been ableto attain the dream of home ownership. This is all possible with the help of donated services and materials, volunteerlabor, and your financial contributions.
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Bootlegger's Bash- Battle of Franklin
2021-09-24 18:00 - 23:00 | Carnton, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The annual event invites guests to celebrate Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging with a casual evening featuring Tennessee distillers, a traditional Southern dinner and live entertainment featuring Rock & Roll Pianos – a dueling piano team. This year’s event offers a tasting-only ticket for those who are unable to stay for dinner. All proceeds from this ticketed event are donated to the Battle of Franklin Trust and its efforts to preserve Carnton and Carter House.
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2021 Great Futures Gala
2021-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 | 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.
Times TBA. Visit WEBSITE for more information.

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.
