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10th Annual Music and Memories - Amy Grant
2016-06-23 19:30 (America/Chicago)
The Franklin Theatre – 10th Annual Music and Memories featuring Amy Grant
The FiftyForward Martin Center is pleased to announce that Grammy-award winner Amy Grant will headline the 10th Annual Music and Memories concert on Tuesday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. benefiting the FiftyForward Martin Center.
Amy Grant’s career spans more than 30 years and stretches from her roots in gospel to becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales exceed 30 million. In addition to six Grammy Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards and has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
FiftyForward serves a vital need in our community by giving older adults a place to fellowship, find needed resources, and engage in community involvement. Currently, adults 65 years and older are the fastest growing demographic and the FiftyForward Martin Center is advancing their mission to meeting increased needs.
For more information about The Martin Center, visit www.themartincentertn.org. For more information about our agency, visit www.fiftyforward.org or call or call Susan W. Sizemore, Director of Communications at (615) 743-3411 or SSizemore@fiftyforward.org
Presented by The Martin Center
Please visit The Franklin Theatre for more information.

Veridia - Franklin Theatre
2016-06-23 20:00
The Franklin Theatre – VERIDIA – June 23rd, 2016 at 8:00 PM
VERIDIA is a unique fusion of alt-rock with electronic elements, wrapped around the evocative vocals and presence of frontwoman, Deena Jakoub.
Of Egyptian descent, Deena’s look and voice when mixed with the electronic/rock soundscape provided by co-founder and guitar player, Brandon Brown, drummer Kyle Levy and guitarist Trevor Hinesley is capturing fans at every show.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

The Blackberry Jam Music Festival
2016-06-25 12:00 - 22:00
The Blackberry Jam Music Festival – Franklin, TN
Join us Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Boyd Mill Farm for the Blackberry Jam Music Festival presented by Franklin Noon Rotary, bringing together musicians from all over, but focusing on our homegrown talent from Middle Tennessee and all for a great cause. This year’s Jam benefits Hard Bargain Association.
Saturday, June 25, 2016 – Noon-2PM – Children’s Program and 2PM-10PM – Main Event.
Blankets, lawn chairs, beverages in ice chests and well-mannered dogs on leashes are welcomed. A variety of food trucks and dessert carts will be on site ready to serve you.
For tickets and more information please visit The Blackberry Jam Music Festival.

An Acoustic Evening with Pam Tillis
2016-06-25 20:00
An Acoustic Evening with Pam Tillis – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN
Take a look at Pam Tillis’ mantel and it’s lined with three CMA awards, two Grammy awards, and a shiny new IBMA award. But look a little closer and you will see snapshots of Pam’s life, memories captured with family and friends. Pictures of Pam with Dolly Parton, Tony Bennett, Clive Davis and many others who Pam once may have idolized but now consider friends. “Those relationships nurture my music, says Pam. “They’re more important than any awards.”
Pam Tillis can tell you what it is like to win big awards, run a record label, sing on Broadway, and sell platinum records, but she’d much rather change the subject to the future. “I’ve traveled a million miles in my career,” says Tillis. “The next million don’t scare me a bit.”
For more information and tickets, please visit The Franklin Theatre.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Sunset Concert Series
2016-06-26 16:30 - 20:00
Sunset Concert Series June 26, 2016
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:30 pm and the music lasts from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. Check back soon for more information!
Please visit Sunset Concert Series for more information.

The Kadillacs Concert - July 4th Celebration - Brentwood, TN
2016-07-04 19:00
Fourth of July Fireworks in Brentwood, TN
Kadillacs and Fireworks to Light Up Brentwood’s 4th
The City of Brentwood is sponsoring its twenty-eighth Independence Day Celebration. The event will be held in Brentwood at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Paul Ross and the “The Kadillacs”. Admission is free to the community. The sponsors are H.G. Hill Realty Company, LLC and the City of Brentwood.
Agenda:
7:00 pm The Kadillacs
9:00 pm Fireworks
9:30 pm The Kadillacs
Parking is limited in Crockett Park. The community is encouraged to park at the Library or River Park and use the bikeway. Residents that live in nearby subdivisions are asked to walk or ride bikes to the park.

At 8:45 pm, to help with traffic control:
The following streets will be designated as one-way traffic:

Crockett Road from the park to Wilson Pike,
Wilson Pike from Crockett Road to Moores Lane
Wilson Pike from Crockett Road to Concord Road

The following streets will be closed to traffic in the direction listed below:

Wilson Pike at Concord Road closed to south bound traffic
Wilson Pike at Moores Lane closed to north bound traffic
Crockett Road at Volunteer Parkway closed to east bound traffic

Entry into Crockett Park by car will stop at 8:30 pm.
The festival is planned as a family affair with music, dancing, and fireworks for everyone. The City of Brentwood invites you to bring your picnic baskets and join us in celebrating our Country’s birthday!
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Fireworks Policy – If at all possible, Brentwood will have the fireworks display. If there is lightning, strong winds or continuous rain between 7:00 – 9:00, the fireworks will be postponed to July 5th at 9:00.
Concert Cancellation Policy – the concert will be performed rain or shine. Lightning in the area is the only reason the concert will be cancelled. No rain date for the concert.

Little River Band
2016-07-07 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre – Little River Band – July 7th, at 8:00 PM
Little River Band was the first Australian band to successfully conquer foreign markets from an Australian base. Within eight months of their birth, LRB had already scored three Australian Top 20 singles and two Top Ten albums. In 1976, after their self-titled debut album was released in the USA, the long grind of 13 US tours in eight years had begun.
For more information and tickets – The Franklin Theatre.

Arts Is In Market Nashville Musical Gallery Night
2016-07-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2016-08-12 18:30 - 20:30
Art Is In Market Nashville is ready to “Rock the Summer” with the their monthly Musical Gallery Night held on the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm
July 8
August 12
Local and nationally recognized musical artists and songwriters will perform at the Art Is In Market Nashville store in the lower level of the Cool Spring Galleria while you are able to meet the artisans whose art is displayed at the store.
Meet the artists, learn the stories, inspirations and personalities that make Art Is In Market Nashville the local destination for fine crafted pottery, handmade jewelry, paintings, photography, graphic design, sculpture and mixed media art and now Music – made in Tennessee.
For more information, please contact Brian LaPlatt
Brian@ArtisinMarket.com www.ArtIsInMarket.com www.Facebook.com/ArtIsInMarketTN

Gary Morris
2016-07-09 20:00
Gary Morris – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events
The romantic ballads of Texas-born Gary Morris were staples of country radio in the1980s — none more so than “The Wind Beneath My Wings,” which was covered by Bette Midler later in the decade and became a song heard at weddings perhaps more often than any other.
From the start, Morris had a powerful voice well suited to the musical theater stage, and after his string of country hits came to an end he enjoyed a successful theatrical career. Morris didn’t give up on country music at first; he recorded 12 country albums in all, including the innovative, mostly acoustic Plain Brown Wrapper, and he notched 16 Top Ten singles.
But his role in Les Misérables evolved into a part in the show’s touring production and then in its symphonically accompanied recording. These activities took time, and Morris’ country career suffered. His live-theater activities,on the other hand, flourished; he appeared with another former progressive country singer, Linda Ronstadt, in the Broadway adaptation of Puccini’s opera La Bohème, and he spent much of the 1990s working on other pop projects such as a PBS special concert performance in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
Morris returned to country music as a performer in Branson, MO, and as a producer in the late 90s. He has shepherded the career of his son, Matthew, and has often performed private concerts for corporate clients. Morris resides at his own fly-fishing lodge in the Colorado Rockies.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

John Waite - Wooden Heart Tour Acoustic
2016-07-15 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre – John Waite – Wooden Heart Tour Acoustic – Downtown Franklin, TN
Countless musicians of far lesser accomplishment have probably made similar statements regarding their own personal creative process, but when the confession comes from John Waite – whose been successfully writing, recording and performing some of the most listenable, enduring and appreciated popular music for more than 35 years – one cannot help but both recognize and marvel at the shimmering legacy of this British born rock star.
For more information on this event and to purchase tickets, please visit The Franklin Theatre.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

A Conversation With Roy Clark
2016-07-16 20:00
A Conversation With Roy Clark – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin

Roy is a Virginia born, multi-award winning virtuoso, actor, vocalist, philanthropist and all ’round great human being!

He has headlined some of the world’s most prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Grand Palace in Brussels and the Rossiya Theatre in Moscow! A partial list of his many awards include:

Entertainer of the Year, Academy of Country Music
Comedy Act of the Year, Academy of Country Music
Picker of the Year, Playboy Magazine’s Reader’s Poll
Best Country Guitarist, Guitar Magazine
Grammy Award for “Alabama Jubilee.”
Roy became a Grand Ole Opry member in 1987. He was a favorite recurring actor on the classic television sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies” which spawned several acting roles on television and the movies. Roy was the first country music artist to guest host Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show! He also hosted the incomparable “Hee Haw” show for over two decades. He and wife Barbara live in Oklahoma where he finds time to fish, fly his airplanes and ride motorcycles.
For tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth
2016-07-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-07-23 10:00
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – Franklin, TN – July 22 – 23, 2016
Musical festival featuring Bluegrass music, fiddling, buck dancing, crafts, food and more. Please visit Bluegrass Along the Harpeth for more information.

Sunset Concert Series
2016-07-31 16:30
Sunset Concert Series – July 31, 2016
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:30 pm and the music lasts from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. Check back soon for more information!
Please visit Carnton Plantation for more information.

T Graham Brown
2016-08-27 20:00
T Graham Brown – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin Event
T Graham Brown was born Anthony Graham Brown in Arabi, Georgia. T’s first performed in a duo, Dirk & Tony before founding two more bands, “Reo Diamond” and “T. Graham Brown’s Rack of Spam” . He married his wife Sheila in 1980. The couple has one son, Acme Geronimo Brown.
T moved to Nashville in 1982 and found work singing advertising jingles for companies such as McDonald’s, Disneyland, Budweiser, Coors, Stroh’s, Almond Joy, Coca Cola, Sears, Dodge Trucks, Ford, Hardee’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, The Nashville Network, B.C. Powders, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Harrah’s and many others. He was also the singing narrator in the Taco Bell “Run for the Border” television spots.
For more information on this event and to purchase tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Carnton Sunset Concert Series
2016-08-28 16:30
Carnton Plantation – Sunset Concert Series: Chris Weaver Band – August 28, 2016
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:30 pm and the music lasts from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. Click here for more information!

Dueling Pianos for Waves
2016-09-08 18:00 - 21:30
Dueling Pianos for Waves with Mike Reid and Phil Vassar
Join us for the 2nd Annual Dueling Pianos for Waves, presented by Franklin Synergy Bank! Chart-topping singer and songwriters Mike Reid and Phil Vassar will perform songs by request during this fun event. Come enjoy some yummy food, delicious drinks, incredible classic cars, and great music! This year’s event will feature both a live and silent auction. All proceeds benefit Waves.
September 8, 2016
6:00-9:30pm
BA Properties
111 Alpha Drive
Franklin, TN 37064
Tickets for the exciting event are $100.00 in advance or $125.00 at the door and can be purchased at www.wavesinc.com. Admission includes valet parking, a self-guided tour of the car collection, food, two drink tickets and music, music, music! For questions, contact Emily Layton at elayton@wavesinc.com.
For tickets and more information please visit http://wavesinc.com/dueling-pianos-waves/.
About Waves:
Over forty years ago, a group of citizens in Fairview decided to “make waves” for people with disabilities. Waves has provided a broad range of services for adults and children with developmental disabilities in Williamson County including home and community based early intervention services, day programs, residential programs, job training, and office recycling.

An Acoustic Evening With Los Lonely Boys
2016-09-13 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
An Acoustic Evening With Los Lonely Boys – The Franklin Theatre – Events in historic downtown Franklin
“We decided to call this album Revelation because we want to make music that reveals something to people about their lives and their world,” says Jojo Garza. He’s talking about the new release by Los Lonely Boys, the close-knit Texas trio that the bassist/vocalist shares with his brothers Henry (vocals, guitar) and Ringo (drums, vocals). “As musicians and artists, we’re here to connect with people, and to share our view of things.”
Revelation – to be released on the band’s own LonelyTone imprint Jan. 21, 2014, in association with the respected Austin-based indie Playing in Traffic – is a landmark release for the siblings. While maintaining the infectiously melodic mix of bluesy rock ’n’ roll and rootsy brown-eyed soul that’s long endeared Los Lonely Boys to its fiercely loyal fan base, Revelation adds an expansive range of new sonic elements, e.g. the conjunto touches of “Blame It On Love,” the reggae groove of “Give A Little More,” the rustic acoustic textures of “It’s Just My Heart Talkin’ and the baroque pop elements of “There’s Always Tomorrow.”
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Bill Anderson
2016-09-17 20:00
Bill Anderson – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Things to Do!
There’s an old saying, “If you want someone’s attention, whisper.” Bill Anderson has been using that philosophy for over fifty years to capture the attention of millions of country music fans around the world, en route to becoming a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and one of the most popular, most enduring entertainers of our time.
For more information on this event and to purchase tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

John Sebastian
2016-09-20 20:00
John Sebastian – The Franklin Theatre – Things to Do in Downtown Franklin, TN
Over four decades the contributions of John Sebastian have become a permanent part of our American musical fabric. His group The Lovin’ Spoonful played a major role in the mid-’60s rock revolution, but what leader, singer and songwriter Sebastian had in mind was actually a counter-revolution. “We were grateful to the Beatles for reminding us our rock & roll roots,” John explains, “but we wanted to cut out the English middlemen, so to speak, and get down to making this new music as an ‘American’ band.”
For more information and to purchase tickets to this event please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Jamey Johnson, Bobby Bare, & Tony Joe White Benefit Concert "Whiskey Bread Pudding"
2016-09-21 19:30
Jamey Johnson, Bobby Bare, and Tony Joe White are coming together to perform in the round for a night of music, song and stories benefitting the Nikki Mitchell Foundation’s fight against pancreatic cancer.
Nikki Mitchell was Waylon Jenning’s business manager for 22 years and battled cancer while running a cafe in Normandy, TN and making her famous whiskey bread pudding. The Foundation places emphasis on prevention, detection and curing pancreatic cancer as well as patient services.
VIP ticket holders receive a cabaret table at the front of the theatre, a meet and greet with the artists and wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Venue: The Franklin Theatre / 419 Main St / Franklin / TN / 37064
Times: 6pm – VIP meet and greet / 7:00 – Doors open / 7:30pm – Show starts
Ticket Prices: $95 General / $115 First 3 rows / $250 Cabaret table
Purchase tickets: http://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=106378~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904&
Event website: https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyBreadPudding/
Nikki Mitchell Foundation website: http://www.nikkimitchellfoundation.org/

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
2016-09-24 10:00 - 2016-09-25 20:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival Franklin, TN
Pilgrimage is a multi-genre music festival in Franklin, featuring some of today’s hottest local and national touring artists, many performing acoustically, in the rustic setting of Harlinsdale Farm. The regions best food and drink will be on display as well as numerous local artists and artisans creating an all-encompassing festival experience.
For tickets and more information, please visit Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival.
More event details are below.

Jazz in the Meadow
2016-09-24 17:30
Owl’s Hill – Jazz in the Meadow – Brentwood, TN Event

All Ages
Cost: $20/person
$75/car (6 people maximum/car)
$250/Car for four part series
We have some great performances lined up this summer so pack a picnic, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl’s Hill for an evening of fun, friends and music. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot, meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls and go for a hike! Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnics, hikes and meeting the owls; Music starts at 7:00 pm
Please visit Owl’s Hill for the full schedule, to see updates and changes and to register for the event.
June 18 – Jerre Haskew
Jerre Haskew was a founding member of the legendary folk group The Cumberland Trio during the Folk Era of the early 1960’s. The Cumberland Trio recorded in 1964 with Chet Atkins at RCA Nashville’s famed Studio B and in New York City at the renowned Gotham Studios. In 2000 he reunited The Cumberland trio for two successful reunion concerts at the historic Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, TN which were recorded and released on CD, as well as remastering to CD and releasing the Trio’s 1964 RCA Nashville and NY City recordings. From 2007-2015 he worked on a Haskew family music project that culminated in the release of Songs From the Fiery Gizzard- The Music of the Haskew Family. The album features 23 songs written by Jerre and his wife Barbara over a fifty year period and sung by them, their daughter Holly and their granddaughter Sarah. The album was recently named 2015 National Folk CD of the Year by the Rural Roots Music Commission. Jerre continues to perform his own original songs and selective audience favorites throughout East & Middle TN, Northwest GA & at folk festivals around the nation.
July 30 – Teresa
August 27 – Musical Theater in the Meadow
Musical Theater in the Meadow is back, offered by a gathering of Nashville’s finest theatrical performers and supported by a fantastic band. This year’s performance is still being finalized. Check back soon for more details!
September 24 – Jazz in the Meadow with Christina Watson
Christina Watson is a versatile vocalist and vocal coach based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is highly-trained and performs all genres, but she has always been enamored by America’s only true art form: jazz. She brings her quartet of world-class musicians to events in Nashville and beyond. She performs jazz and other genres at public and private events, in concert halls, churches, clubs and at festivals. Christina sings lead and background vocals for sessions. She is the soprano in 4-person vocal jazz group, 3rd Coast Vocals, and is a frequent guest performer with the Nashville Jazz Orchestra and the NJO Sextet. Christina has released 3 CDs as a solo artist and 1 with 3CV, and she was featured on the NJO’s 2013 recording, “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” She has performed in Europe and Asia as well as in various parts of the US.

KT Tunstall
2016-10-07 20:00
KT Tunstall at The Franklin Theatre
Two years ago, KT Tunstall thought she was done with music. Not done as in she’d never again play guitar or sing, but done playing professionally, at least for the foreseeable future. “As an artist I feel like I died,” she says. “I didn’t want to do it anymore.” It had been ten years since she’d released her multi-platinum debut, ‘Eye To The Telescope’ (2004), and twenty-some years since she started playing gigs as a teenager back home in St. Andrews, Scotland.
Please see The Franklin Theatre for event information.

Celebration of Nations
2016-10-08 10:00 - 19:00
Celebration of Nations – October 8th, 2016 – Historic Downtown Franklin, TN
On October 8th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. the Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County will present the eighth annual “Celebration of Nations” festival in downtown Franklin, TN. The mission of the Celebration of Nations is to create global and cultural passion, beginning with a personal knowledge and understanding of the interconnectedness of people universally. They believe one way to accomplish this goal is through genuine artistic and sensory representations of various nations. This unique affair will consist of booths featuring different products and techniques used around the world. Booths will be displaying representation of one or more cultures. Food and beverages from a variety of nations will also be available.
The event will take place on 4th Avenue South (in front of the parking garage) and the connecting alley from 4th Avenue to the Historic Williamson County Courthouse. Two stages featuring music and dance from around the globe will be seen and heard throughout the day. At 7:30 p.m. this year’s headliner, “San Rafael Band” featuring Rafael Vasquez will take the stage.
Vasquez is a talented songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist who is comfortable with a variety of instruments and styles ranging from conjunto’s bajo sexton, jazz, classical, blues and rock, and has been in high demand for years. In the last few years Vasquez has begun to work with students at Belmont University and in the Metro Nashville Public Schools to share his knowledge of music and Hispanic culture. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Rafael is a tremendous asset to the “Música de la gente” – “Music of the People program”. This is a great entertainer with an amazing band that you don’t want to miss!
Starting at 4 p.m. a variety of international beers and wines from 15 different countries will be available individually for six dollars. The rest of the festival’s activities are free and open to the public.

Mark Wilkinson & Guests
2016-10-10 18:00
Mark Wilkinson is undoubtedly one of the most captivating acoustic artists to emerge from Australia in recent times. He’s sold out shows right around his home country, as well as in neighboring New Zealand, the U.S., and across Europe and the U.K. He’s toured arenas with some of the highest selling artists of all time including Brian Wilson, Chicago, America, and Peter Frampton. He’s performed live on television in Germany and The Netherlands, and has been voted the ‘Singer/Songwriter Discovery of the Year’ in North America by SiriusXM Radio, with almost 30 million listeners. He’s an impassioned, independent singer/songwriter with a global view and an international following, built on the word-of-mouth of dedicated fans.
Kimbro’s Cafe
214 S Margin St, Franklin, TN 37064
Monday Oct. 10, 2016
Set Time: 6:00 PM
Tickets: $5.00
Link: http://markwilkinsonmusic.com/event/1669139/304987165/kimbro-s-cafe-franklin-us

Donna The Buffalo
2016-10-12 20:00
Donna The Buffalo at The Franklin Theatre
Original roots music since 1989, infused with elements of cajun, rock, folk, reggae, and country.

“Donna The Buffalo is from central New York state, not Louisiana, but this widely loved quintet has woven that joyful, hip-shaking zydeco pulse into the DNA of its sound, and leaders Jeb Puryear and Tara Nevins have wrapped that core vibe with hopeful, mellow lyrics.” –Music City Roots, Craig Havighurst.
For more information and tickets see The Franklin Theatre.

Barktoberfest
2016-10-15 12:00 - 17:00
Celebrating its 8th year, Barktoberfest™ is Middle Tennessee’s fastest growing pet festival, rocketing from 3,000 to 11,000 attendees in 2015 — making it the most heavily attended pet festival in the greater Nashville area! It also won 3rd place for “BEST FESTIVAL” in The Tennessean’s 2013 Toast of Music City Awards… the only pet festival to place in the category!
This year, Barktoberfest returns to the beautiful, sprawling grounds of The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, in a continued partnership with the City of Franklin Parks. This year, due to our recent growth, we are increasing free parking areas as well as parking staff to ensure a smooth entrance and exit.
This year, we are excited to introduce a new Arts + Crafts Bazaar, featuring independent vendors and their locally made, Middle Tennessee products — ranging from gourmet foods and natural body products to artwork, woodwork, jewelry and more. This area will be adjacent to the food truck parking lot.
As always, Barktoberfest will feature a fabulous variety of food trucks, a pet adoption fair featuring local rescue groups and shelters, and business and nonprofit vendor booths to browse and shop. There will also be canine agility demonstrations, kids games and activities and much more.
We’ll be announcing our musical lineup soon.
Of course, the highlight of Barktoberfest is always our Howl-O-Ween Costume Contests, where humans and pooch pals alike compete for over $5,000 in fun and fabulous prizes! Costume contests are $15 per entry per contest, and include 3 contests this year: a Kids Costume Contest (ages 3 – 12), a Dog Costume Contest and our Dog + Human Costume Combo Contest.
Don’t miss Middle Tennessee’s most fun and festive fall event! Leash up your pooch pal and bring the whole family in costume for an afternoon of fun and a chance at some great prizes!
Please visit BARKTOBERFEST for more information.

Jazzmania 2016
2016-10-22 18:00 - 22:00
Jazzmania is the Nashville Jazz Workshop’s Annual Jazz Party and Fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the Nashville Jazz Workshop, and go to support the Workshop’s mission of enriching people’s lives through classes, performances, and special events for the community.
Jazzmania is the Jazz Party of the Year, with great live jazz from some of the city’s finest musicians.

There will be delicious food from Sargent’s Fine Catering and complimentary wine, beer, and a Jazzmania signature cocktail courtesy of Lipman Brothers.
Jazzmania also includes a live and silent auction, with unique and desirable items such as vacation packages, tickets to top events, special dinner packages, in-home concerts, artwork by the city’s top artists, and much more. The live auction will feature one-of-a-kind packages and items, including a week at a luxury vacation home in Grayton Beach, Florida and special concerts in your home or the Jazz Cave. We’ll also have fabulous art pieces, with previews coming soon!
For tickets and more information please visit Jazzmania 2016.
