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2021 WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR
2021-08-06 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
9 days of fun for all ages at the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN. Rides and games, live entertainment, stage shows and attractions, great food and so much more at the Williamson County Fair!
The 2021 Williamson County Fair will be held August 6th through 14th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064.
Friday
Building Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight
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FT Live: Allie Colleen
2021-08-06 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
A Belmont University graduate from Owasso, Oklahoma with a style that is truly her own, Allie Colleen is no stranger to the music industry. A passion for singing and songwriting since a young age has garnered her a reputation of being a notable songwriter with an iconic-sounding voice.
Her impeccably strong voice with hints of timeless tradition falls between classic country and the emerging country sound. The room never fails to silence as Allie Colleen begins to sing about the layers of love and heartbreak that have shaped her. Some of her newest songs bring witty lyrics and a connection to the song unlike most today.
One of her original songs, Close Enough, gained nearly more than 715k views on YouTube. Her social media following has continued to increase every year. Her passionate drive and innovative vision set her apart from her peers resulting in here music and videos going viral on the internet – even capturing the attention of well-known radio show host Bobby Bones – proving that her audience is captive and waiting for her next song. Persistently working to hone her skills along-side industry professionals and performing at venues both around Nashville and national venues garners Allie Colleen a growing fan base.
Allie Colleen’s debut single, “Work In Progress” defines the life that’s shaped her with personal lyrics and transparency in both the vocals and delivery. “Work in Progress” is a sweet sentiment regarding her introduction to the Music Industry co-written with hit songwriter Marcus Hummon and well known studio engineer Greg Beick. Her debut single release is set to be released in early July.

2021 WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR
2021-08-07 10:00 - 2021-08-08 22:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
9 days of fun for all ages at the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN. Rides and games, live entertainment, stage shows and attractions, great food and so much more at the Williamson County Fair!
The 2021 Williamson County Fair will be held August 6th through 14th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064.

Saturday
Building Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight

Sunday
Building Hours: 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at 11:00 p.m.

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FT Live: Hunter Metts
2021-08-08 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
After placing 7th on the latest season American Idol, Franklin-born-and-raised Hunter Metts takes the stage for the first time since. Hunter brought an eclectic taste to the show with a unique voice and indie style that helped him along his American Idol journey. This show will feature all new, unreleased songs that he wrote and produced with his closest friends after he was off the show.

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2021 WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR
2021-08-09 18:00 - 2021-08-12 23:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
9 days of fun for all ages at the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN. Rides and games, live entertainment, stage shows and attractions, great food and so much more at the Williamson County Fair!
The 2021 Williamson County Fair will be held August 6th through 14th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064.
Monday – Thursday
Building Hours: 6:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at 11:00 p.m.
More information below!

2021 WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR
2021-08-13 18:00 - 2021-08-14 22:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
9 days of fun for all ages at the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN. Rides and games, live entertainment, stage shows and attractions, great food and so much more at the Williamson County Fair!
The 2021 Williamson County Fair will be held August 6th through 14th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064.

Friday

Building Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight

Saturday
Building Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight

More information below!

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!
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FT Live: David Wilcox
2021-08-21 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
More than three decades into his career, singer/songwriter David Wilcox continues to push himself, just as he always has. Wilcox, by so many measures, is a quintessential folk singer, telling stories full of heart, humor, and hope, substance, searching, and style. His innate sense of adventure and authenticity is why critics and colleagues, alike, have always praised not just his artistry, but his humanity, as well.
That’s very much by design. It’s the result of a man giving himself over in gratitude and service to something bigger than himself. An early ’80s move to Warren Wilson College in North Carolina set his wheels in motion, as he started playing guitar and writing songs, processing his own inner workings and accessing his own inner wisdom. In 1987, within a couple of years of graduating, Wilcox had released his first independent album, The Nightshift Watchman. A year later, he won the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Award and, in 1989, he signed with A&M Records, selling more than 100,000 copies of his A&M debut, How Did You Find Me Here.
In the 30 years and more than 20 records since – whether with a major label, an indie company, or his own imprint – Wilcox has continued to hone his craft, pairing thoughtful insights with his warm baritone, open tunings, and deft technique. He’s also kept up a brisk and thorough tour itinerary, performing 80 to 100 shows a year throughout the U.S., and regularly deploying his talents by improvising a “Musical Medicine” song for an audience member in need. In recent years he’s taken that process a step further, carefully writing and recording dozens of his “Custom Songs” for long-time fans who seek his help in commemorating and explaining the key milestones in their lives.
Lest anyone think that he’s lost his touch, Wilcox pulled no punches on his most recent release, 2018’s The View From the Edge. Not only does the song cycle find him delving into mental health, family legacies, spiritual contemplations, and topical concerns, the song “We Make the Way By Walking” also won him the Grand Prize in the 2018 USA Songwriting Contest.
Wilcox’s honesty is why Rolling Stone has written that his “ongoing musical journey is compelling and richly deserving of a listen.” It’s also why Blue Ridge Public Radio has noted that, “The connection people feel with David’s music is also the connection they feel with each other.” As Wilcox himself puts it, “I’m grateful to music. I have a life that feels deeply good, but when I started playing music, nothing in my life felt that good. I started to write songs because I wanted to find a way to make my life feel as good as I felt when I heard a great song. I don’t think I’d be alive now if it had not been for music.” And we’re all grateful for the result.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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FT Live: BJ Thomas
2021-08-27 20:00 - 2021-08-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
BJ Thomas owns one of the most distinctive voices in American pop music-a reassuringly masculine timbre conveyed with a smattering of unique embellishments that represent a distillation of the most influential genres in pop culture.
Nothing about the identifiable sound of BJ THOMAS’ voice has changed, but there’s a re-energized commitment behind it. Recognizing the continued loyalty of his fans, BJ has released his first new studio album in seven years with Curb Records.
Concurrent with that project, he contributed six songs to the soundtrack and co-stared in the independent picture JAKE’S CORNER. He has also developed an album for release in Brazil, where he remains a significant musical signpost; much of it mirroring his own blue-collar background.
“We’ve always tried to do the right thing as far as getting our music out and encouraging people with positive music,” BJ reflects.
Indeed, many of BJ’s signature hits-the Oscar-winning Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head, the million-selling (Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song and his career-igniting cover of Hank Williams’ I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry-invariably find the plots’ protagonists employing some level of positivity to overcome the universal battle with loneliness.
With over 70 million records sold, BJ’s vocal versatility is as apparent today as it was when he recorded his first hit in 1967, “I’m so Lonesome I Could Cry”.
Since the mid-1960s, BJ Thomas has become one of the most recognized and respected voices of the American musical landscape. He has impacted many areas of popular music with 15 Top 40 pop hits, 10 Top 40 country hits, 5 Grammys, 2 Dove awards and 15 Gold and Platinum Records. He is the only artist to successfully move to the top of three music genres not as a crossover and also have crossover success.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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FT Live: An Evening in the Round starring Linda Davis with Lang Scott & Bill Whyte
2021-08-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Three of Nashville’s most talented singer/songwriters perform an intimate night of acoustic music, starring Grammy winner Linda Davis and hit songwriters Lang Scott and Bill Whyte. This enjoyable night of music will see each artist taking turns at the mic, playing songs and sharing the stories behind the hits.
Linda Davis is one of Nashville’s most respected artists and entertainers. Best known for her mega-hit duet “Does He Love You” with Reba McEntire, and for being the mother of Lady A’s front woman Hillary Scott, Linda has amassed her own hits and awards throughout her 30+ years of touring and entertaining audiences around the world. Lang Scott is a multi-Grammy award winner, recording artist and has had songs recorded by LeAnn Rimes, JoDee Messina and more. The songs of award-winner Bill Whyte have been recorded by Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens and Cledus T. Judd among others.

FT Live; Janelle Arthur
2021-08-30 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Janelle Arthur was singing before she could talk and at 4 years old, she told her mom that she wanted to be on the Grand Ole Opry.
From an early inspiration, to portraying her as a child in the production Paradise Road, to releasing their duet, Janelle Arthur’s bond with the iconic Dolly Parton came full circle with the collaboration of a song.
“Hand Me Downs” is a nostalgic anthem written and co-produced by Arthur, featuring the one and only Dolly Parton. The lyrics are timeless, and illuminate what really matters: family, inherited traits, heirlooms, and pride in our heritage. Their common East Tennessee roots are unmistakable in their vocal blend and honest delivery.
Rising from her humble roots in the heart of the Smoky Mountains to international exposure as a top finalist on television’s American Idol, Janelle has fashioned her way to 22 Grand Ole Opry Performances, appearances on The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Access Hollywood, Today in Nashville, and The American Idol Tour.
Janelle Arthur’s acting debut emanated when she was offered the lead role in the feature film, Runnin’ From My Roots. Arthur co-wrote and performed 5 songs on the film’s original soundtrack. The title track’s music video “Runnin’ From My Roots” spawned a #1 on CMT’s Music 12 Pack for 6 weeks.
With thousands of performances, national and international fans, this Nashville recording artist continues to astound fans with her unyielding songwriting talent, pure and compelling vocals, and her undisputed dominion of the stage.
Janelle Arthur has proven to be one of the most promising multi-dimensional entertainers since Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire with her inherent ability to connect with audiences through film, television, and live shows. She moved to Nashville to pursue her passion for songwriting and plans to create music for the rest of her life. Janelle is looking forward to releasing new music and performing more shows on the road this year.
Opening Act: Brett Sherokey

A native of Belleville, IL, writer/artist, Brett Sheroky moved to Nashville in 2009. Working as a speech therapist by day, Brett spent over a decade on the outside of the music scene focusing on the craft of songwriting. That disciplined approach paid off in 2020 when Brett signed his first publishing deal with SeaGayle Music. Sheroky has landed two major artist cuts with Granger Smith’s “Man Made” and Blake Shelton’s “Bible Verses”. Brett’s sound is dynamic and falls somewhere between 90s country and 70s rock. We are so excited for people to get to know his artist side. Check out Brett’s new single, “4 Goodyears”!!

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
2021-09-03 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Nick Hilscher is the orchestra’s present music director.
The first Glenn Miller Orchestra did not make it at all. It was a total and absolute economic failure. But Glenn knew what he wanted, held to that dedication and relentlessly worked to succeed. He launched his second band – the one that lives on today – in March of 1938. The Glenn Miller Orchestra has been a “hit” ever since.
The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all dance bandleaders back in the Swing Era of the 1930’s and 40’s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts and the drawing power at theatres, hotels and dance pavilion, built and sustained the momentum of popularity.
Glenn disbanded his musical organization in 1942 at the height of its popularity to volunteer for the Army. There, he organized and led the famous Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. It went to Europe to entertain servicemen performing numerous live and radio shows. On December 15, 1944, Major Miller took off in a single engine plane from Europe to precede his band to France, disappearing over the English Channel, never to be seen again. The army declared him officially dead a year later.
With the release of the major motion movie The Glenn Miller Story featuring Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson in 1954, interest and popular demand led the Miller Estate to authorize the formation of the present Glenn Miller Orchestra. On June 6, 1956, and under the direction of drummer Ray McKinley who had become the unofficial leader of the Army Air Force Band after Glenn’s disappearance, the reformed Glenn Miller Orchestra performed its first concert and has been on the road ever since. Other leaders have followed Ray including clarinetists Buddy DeFranco and Peanuts Hucko, trombonists Buddy Morrow, Jimmy Henderson, Larry O’Brien and Gary Tole, and tenor saxophonist Dick Gerhart. Since January 2012, vocalist Nick Hilscher leads the band.
Today, the 18 member ensemble continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements both from the civilian band and the AAFB libraries. Additionally, it also plays some more modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound.
Just as it was in Glenn’s day, the Glenn Miller Orchestra today is still the most sought after big band in the world.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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FT Live: Chubby Checker
2021-09-04 16:00 - 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
In 2 minutes & 42 Seconds, Chubby Checker revolutionized popular culture and changed the music business forever. When he appeared on American Bandstand in 1960 and performed “The Twist,” it was the dawn of a new era in Rock and Roll. Dancing Apart to the Beat was born and teenagers found a new way to express themselves. Chubby’s dance style has extended from Woodstock through Disco to the present day. He stands alone as a one-of-a-kind rock icon, who has had 36 hit records, is the only artist to have a single go to #1 twice, and according to Billboard, has the #1 Single for the whole Decade of the 60’s. Chubby was awarded the first Platinum Single, the first Rock Grammy and has sold an astounding 250,000,000 records over the years. That’s why Dick Clark has said: “The three most important things that ever happened in the Music Industry are Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Chubby Checker.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
Saturday, September 4th – 4:00 PM
Saturday, September 4th – 8:00 PM
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FT Live: John McEuen
2021-09-09 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
John McEuen brings with him 45+ years of worldwide performing with his banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. Often referred to as ‘the String Wizard’, he weaves stories of his travels and family life (he has raised 7 kids), taking us through where his musical path has taken him.
A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1966, John instigated the 1972 classic Will the Circle Be Unbroken album, (inducted in to the Library of Congress as ‘one of America’s most important recordings). He has earned Emmy nominations, Grammy Awards, CMA acclaim, The Western Heritage Award, and many other accolades can be found on his website: www.johnmceuen.com.
Proud to be an integral part of the first American band to go to Russia (in 1977!), John’s love of performing is evident when during his shows he takes us ‘behind the curtain’ of the music world that so many of us know of only as listeners, and shows us how we have all been a part of it, more than we may know.
McEuen’s XM radio show, Acoustic Traveller, is in its 6th year, and you can find his new Americana Music Show on Syndicatednews.net (of which he is CEO). As winner of the 2010 Best of the West Performer award from the Folk Alliance organization, John’s show is sure to be one enjoyed by all. He also won Best Bluegrass Album Grammy that year for his production of The Crow – Steve Martin). John in June of 2013 was honored with the Charlie Poole Lifetime Achievement Award in North Carolina.
With music from 1860’s to now, original songs laced with known hits, and a special tribute to the ‘Circle’ album music (and the stories behind it), it all comes to life in an evening of acoustic music in overdrive.
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Cinderella by Pauline Viardot
2021-09-10 20:00 - 2021-09-12 14:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Cinderella, a family friendly operetta by Pauline Viardot will be performed at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center in Franklin, Tennessee Friday and Saturday September 10 and 11 at 8pm and Sunday September 12 at 2pm.
The Franklin Light Opera Company is proud to present Pauline Viardot’s Cinderella (English translation). Based on Perrault’s original fairy tale, Cinderella is forced to work in her father’s home as a household servant, mistreated by her step sisters and ineffectual father. When the Prince announces that he is having a Ball, Cinderella’s sisters let her know she is not invited. Forlorn, she falls asleep by the fire only to be awakened by her Fairy Godmother who transforms her into a beautiful princess so that she too can attend the Ball. In the end, Cinderella finds her Prince, forgives her unkind family and lives happily ever after. This lighthearted and family friendly opera is filled with music, romance and laughter.
This production is directed by Susan Weisbarth and conducted by music director Mark Ring. Producer is Karen Wonder Dumont. Cinderella’s cast includes Briar Moroschak, Carl Rosenthal, Karen Wonder Dumont, Allison Deady, Paige Stinnett, Tyler Saunders, Samuel Cotten, Hallie Long, Liza Marie Johnston, Taylor Chadwick and Quinton Tolbert.
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Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival
2021-09-11 15:00 - 20:00 | East Bank Landing / Cumberland Park, 2 Victory Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37213, United States
Cumberland River Compact Dragon Boat Festival

Each year the Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival celebrates the importance of the Cumberland River to the City of Nashville, Tennessee. Through a series of four-boat heats that race a 200-meter stretch of the Cumberland River between the Woodland Street Bridge to the Shelby Street Walking Bridge, the Cumberland River Compact has the opportunity to promote the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River first hand.
This year we are pausing the races for the health and safety of Nashville’s residents, but are keeping the spirit of the festival alive with family-friendly activities, community education opportunities, live music and more!

OrganizerCumberland River Compact
Organizer of Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival

The Cumberland River Compact is 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. Our work in education, restoration, and community engagement all contribute to improving the health of the waters that we ALL depend on for drinking, fishing, recreating, industry, energy, and for the aquatic life that calls our waters home. Visit our website to learn more about what we do and who we are.

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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FT Live: The National Parks
2021-09-13 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Since emerging in 2013, The National Parks — Brady Parks [guitar, vocals], Sydney Macfarlane [keys, vocals], Cam Brannelly [drums], and Megan Parks [violin] — have quietly grown into an independent phenomenon with roots embedded in blissful pop, cinematic electronics, organic orchestration, and rock energy. Racking up over 100 million total streams, selling out headline shows on tour, and acclaimed by NPR, Paste, Atwood Magazine, PopMatters, and more, the group bloom like never before on their aptly titled independent fourth full-length, Wildflower.
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Jonas Brothers: The Remember This Tour
2021-09-16 19:00 - 2021-09-17 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jonas Brothers live in concert, alongside special guest Kelsea Ballerini at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN.
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater is the premier entertainment experience south of Nashville.
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Max Weinberg's Jukebox
2021-09-17 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Performing over 220 shows since April of 2017, Max Weinberg’s Jukebox continues to barnstorm the country, blasting out the hits!
As Chuck Berry instructed us in his classic “School Days,”…drop the coin right into the slot” audiences have thoroughly embraced the idea of picking and calling out the songs the band pays—in real time and in a variety of intimate venues. From Beatles to Bruce and Stones to Steppenwolf the band infuses these classics with the respect the songs deserve. As one fan said, “It’s not a concert—it’s a party! The bar was packed!”
But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what Marc Steczyk, director of the Lincoln Amphitheater, in Indiana, had to say:
“Max Weinberg’s Jukebox was one of the most interactive, energetic performances that we’ve ever had at the Lincoln Amphitheater! Max, literally, leaves the stage to be amongst the crowd—his fans—and lets them pick the set list from a scrolling list of 300+ songs…and they play it…on the spot…spot on! Max is a pro’s pro, as was his entire band—tremendously professional to work with and a great asset to our entire performance series!”
Max is most widely known as widely known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and as the bandleader for Conan O’Brien on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.
VIP Private Meet and Greet

Photo op with Max
Bring up to two items for personalized autographs

NOTE: VIP Meet & Greet ticket must be purchased IN ADDITION to a ticket for the 8:00 PM concert. This will be verified after purchase.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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FT Live: Max Weinberg's Jukebox
2021-09-17 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
This concert has been rescheduled for September 17, 2021. All previously purchased tickets have been automatically transferred to the new date.
We thank you for your continued support and patronage of the Franklin Theatre and remain committed to bringing you the best entertainment experience, while also seeing to the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, artists, and visitors during the coronavirus outbreak.
Performing over 220 shows since April of 2017, Max Weinberg’s Jukebox continues to barnstorm the country, blasting out the hits!

As Chuck Berry instructed us in his classic “School Days,”…drop the coin right into the slot” audiences have thoroughly embraced the idea of picking and calling out the songs the band pays—in real time and in a variety of intimate venues. From Beatles to Bruce and Stones to Steppenwolf the band infuses these classics with the respect the songs deserve. As one fan said, “It’s not a concert—it’s a party! The bar was packed!”
But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what Marc Steczyk, director of the Lincoln Amphitheater, in Indiana, had to say:
“Max Weinberg’s Jukebox was one of the most interactive, energetic performances that we’ve ever had at the Lincoln Amphitheater! Max, literally, leaves the stage to be amongst the crowd—his fans—and lets them pick the set list from a scrolling list of 300+ songs…and they play it…on the spot…spot on! Max is a pro’s pro, as was his entire band—tremendously professional to work with and a great asset to our entire performance series!”
Max is most widely known as widely known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and as the bandleader for Conan O’Brien on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.
VIP Private Meet and Greet

Photo op with Max
Bring up to two items for personalized autographs

NOTE: VIP Meet & Greet ticket must be purchased IN ADDITION to a ticket for the 8:00 PM concert. This will be verified after purchase.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

FT Live: Charles Esten
2021-09-18 18:00 - 2021-09-19 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Over the last few years, singer/songwriter and actor Charles Esten – best known for his roles as Ward Cameron on the NETFLIX global hit show Outer Banks, and Deacon Claybourne in ABC/CMT’s Nashville, has performed hundreds of live concerts, including multiple headline tours in the US, Germany, Amsterdam, and UK, including the Royal Albert Hall. In early 2020, his main stage performance as part of the popular Country2Country festival in Europe was cut short by the pandemic. After that, for over a year during lockdown, he entertained fans virtually with his weekly FacebookLive Quarantine Livestream that to-date has drawn almost 1.5 million total views. Recently, he has been able to resume live performances, most notably on the Grand Ole Opry, where he has made 140 appearances to-date, and he is excited to reconnect with more live audiences as he takes to the road for his own shows this summer.
In his adopted hometown of Nashville, Esten serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual “Light The Night” Walk, and as a board member and volunteer for Musicians On Call. When not filming or touring, he continues to write and record his own music with over 9.5 million streams to date, and a Guinness World Record for releasing 54 original songs (available on iTunes, and on Spotify) once a week, for 54 consecutive weeks. Additionally, he is currently hosting a four-part series on Absolute Radio Country, sharing some of his favorite country music and the stories behind the songs.
Website www.charlesesten.com
Twitter @CharlesEsten
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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TLC with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
2021-09-21 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
TLC’s Celebration of CRAZY SEXY COOL with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

The best-selling American female group of all time – TLC announce their 2021 ‘Celebration of CrazySexyCool’ National Tour beginning September 3rd in Alabama. The 18-city tour will see Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas performing selections from their 1994 Diamond-certified album, 27 years after its release plus additional hits. The ’90s themed shows will feature fan interaction, 90s fashion, surprise guests and more. Joining TLC is Bone Thugs N’ Harmony plus special guests.
About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater is the premier entertainment experience south of Nashville.

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FT Live: Joseph
2021-09-22 20:00 - 2021-09-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
This performance is rescheduled to September 22, 2021, with an added date on September 23. All previously purchased tickets will automatically transfer to the new date.
We thank you for your continued support and patronage of the Franklin Theatre and remain committed to bringing you the best entertainment experience, while also seeing to the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, artists, and visitors during the coronavirus pandemic.

The sophomore effort from Oregon-bred trio Joseph, Good Luck, Kidis a road movie in album form, an odyssey at turns emotional, existential, and entirely literal. With their intimate storytelling and restless intensity, Natalie Schepman and her sisters Allison and Meegan Closner detail that journey in songs that careen and sprawl and often soar, ultimately spinning a narrative of life-changing transformation.
“The through-line of the album is this idea of moving into the driver’s seat of your own life-recognizing that you’re the adult now, and everything’s up to you from this moment on,” says Natalie. “You’re not completely sure of how to get where you need to go, and you don’t have any kind of a map to help you. It’s just the universe looking down on you like, ‘Good luck, kid.’”
In the making of Good Luck, Kid, Joseph deliberately strayed from the dreamy folk of their 2016 debut I’m Alone, No You’re Not, giving way to a far grittier and more dynamic sound. Produced by Christian “Leggy” Langdon (Meg Myers, Charlotte OC), the result is a nuanced breed of pop/rock built on thick drums and lustrous guitars, heavy grooves and radiant melodies. Despite that bolder sonic palette, Good Luck, Kid remains centered on the band’s crystalline vocal work, including the otherworldly harmonies that suggest a near-telepathic connection among sisters.
Kicking off Good Luck, Kid with the sweeping lead single “Fighter,” Joseph immediately prove the transcendent power of that connection, even as their lyrics speak to a nearly disastrous discord. “That song’s about how our band almost broke up,” explains Natalie. “It’s the story of the three of us wanting different things and dealing with that conflict, and eventually deciding to just keep going.” Driven by a heady momentum, Good Luck, Kid then takes on the breakneck pace of the title track, a gloriously dizzying anthem that channels the raw urgency of desire. But on “Green Eyes,” Joseph shift into a torchy poignancy, echoing the album’s undercurrent of romantic devastation. “‘Green Eyes’ is about wanting to stay with someone but giving them the freedom to walk away, and feeling the pain of realizing that they’re no longer in this with you,” Meegan points out.
On “Revolving Door”-the gorgeously sorrowful centerpiece to Good Luck, Kid-that pain reaches a heart-crushing crescendo. “As we were putting the record together, the arc that emerged was ‘Hope, Betrayal, Rebirth,’” says Meegan. “We put ‘Revolving Door’ at the middle because it’s about that moment of finally realizing ‘Okay, you don’t choose this-you don’t choose me.’ It’s the pinnacle of betrayal, and it’s the turning point for the whole album.”
With the remainder of Good Luck, Kid documenting what Natalie describes as “a rising-up out of the ashes,” Joseph grace every song with the captivating chemistry they first discovered upon forming in 2014. Spontaneously choosing their name on a trip to visit their grandfather in the Oregon town of Joseph, the band got their start playing backyard parties, and gradually amassed a devoted fanbase. Following the release of I’m Alone, No You’re Not-an album made with Mike Mogis (First Aid Kit, Jenny Lewis)-Joseph soon began taking the stage at major festivals like Bonnaroo and touring with such artists as James Bay and Amos Lee. As they brought Good Luck, Kid to life, the Closner sisters expanded on the elegant synergy of elements initially glimpsed on their debut: Meegan’s sharp melodic skills, Allison’s gift for uncovering the emotional heart of each track, and Natalie’s extraordinary songwriting instincts. “Making this album, there were so many times when we’d be trying to come up with the next verse to a song, and Natalie would pull together something amazing completely out of nowhere,” Allison recalls. “It’s like she’s some kind of magician.”
In reflecting on the quiet metamorphosis chronicled within Good Luck, Kid, Joseph hope that the album might spark a similar evolution in listeners. “For me this record is about stepping out of being a victim, and I’d love for it to help people feel like they have the power to change their own lives too,” says Meegan. In the spirit of that well-wishing, Good Luck, Kid closes out with a starkly arranged but unforgettably tender benediction called “Room for You.” “My best friend recently had a baby, and as I was holding him I had this feeling like, ‘I never want you to hurt, ever,’” says Natalie. “I love the idea of ending the record by sending people off with that message: ‘I hope the world makes room for you and your dreams.’ I know that an album can’t ever fix anything, but I hope it can be a balm whatever’s hurting, and helps people feel like they’re truly believed in.”
Opening Act: Trent Dabbs

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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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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Celebration of Dance: Los Vivancos
2021-09-24 20:00 - 2021-09-25 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Celebration of Dance Series
Combining flamenco, ballet, martial arts, street dance, theatre and acrobatics with charisma, showmanship, and an exceptional sense of rhythm, these seven brothers are setting audiences ablaze around the world.

September 24th – 8:00 PM
September 25th – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

2021 Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
2021-09-25 10:00 - 2021-09-26 10:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival held in Franklin, Tennessee, celebrates music, culture, the best food in the area, and more!
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, was inspired by friendship, history, experience and the desire to create an authentic music festival. The festival has grown in its years to double down on the music programming, with six stages and heralded lineups year after year, and has expanded its cultural focus by showcasing hundreds of local artisans, restaurants, food trucks and makers that give context and authenticity to the Pilgrimage experience.
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is Saturday and Sunday, September 25-26, 2021, at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee. The 2021 lineup includes Dave Matthews Band, The Black Keys, Maren Morris, Cage The Elephant, and many, many more! Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 10:00 AM CST.

Mike Mains and the Branches
2021-09-25 19:30 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mike Mains and The Branches live at The Mockingbird Theater in Downtown Franklin, TN

Presented by the Mockingbird Theater
All Ages
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 7:30 PM
Doors at 7:00 PM

Mike Mains and The Branches is a pop-rock band based in Michigan. Since their conception in 2012, the group has built a reputation for their fantastical instrumentation and unforgettable live performances. Mains began writing songs early in his career between shifts at a casino, which is an apt illustration of Mains perspective on life: it’s a comedy, a tragedy, and a fairytale.
It’s that perspective that laces itself throughout the band’s catalogue, where the songs make you dance while lyrics make you cry. And while the juxtaposition of glitter and gloom should feel confusing, it renders itself joyfully therapeutic. And that’s their goal—particularly in their live shows—to strap you into a rollercoaster you never want to get off of.
Their boisterousness began when founding members Mike and Shannon fell in love, got married, and in doing so, minted the focal experience of the band’s music and lyrics; not just love, but the swirling highs and the bruising lows of choosing to live life together. After releasing an EP and two full-length albums, they chose to partner with Tooth & Nail Records on their latest release. The record, When We Were In Love, is their most honest yet. Although their agenda remains the same—to combat numbness with joy, pain, and wings to fly—this latest pursuit is more of an honest reflection in the struggle to love. The result is an infectious and colorful album full of tragedy, comedy, and the freedom to forget fairytales.
American Field Day and Gabrielle Grace will support the show!
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Santana: Blessings and Miracles Tour —
2021-09-29 20:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced he will hit the road with his band across North America this fall for the Blessings and Miracles tour.
Santana will perform high energy, passion-filled songs from their fifty year career, including fan favorites from Woodstock to Supernatural and beyond. The band (which also features Santana’s wife, Cindy Blackman Santana, on drums) will also debut incredible new songs from a much-anticipated upcoming full-length album entitled Blessings and Miracles.
For more information, please visit: https://www.santana.com/
About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater is the premier entertainment experience south of Nashville.

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FT Live: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
2021-09-29 20:00 - 2021-09-30 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Fifteentime GRAMMY® Awardwinner Ricky Skaggs’ career is easily among the most significant in recent country music history. If Skaggs’ burgeoning trophy case full of awards wasn’t already enough evidence of that fact, consider that legendary guitarist Chet Atkins once credited Skaggs with “singlehandedly saving country music.” His life’s path has taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music, to striking out on new musical journeys, while still leaving his musical roots intact.
Born July 18, 1954 in Cordell, Kentucky, Skaggs showed signs of future stardom at an early age, playing mandolin on stage with bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe at 6 and appearing on TV with Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs at 7. He emerged as a professional bluegrass musician in 1971, when he and his friend Keith Whitley were invited to join the legendary Ralph Stanley’s band the Clinch Mountain Boys. Skaggs then went on to record and perform with progressive bluegrass acts like the Country Gentlemen and J.D. Crowe&the New South, whose selftitled 1975 Rounder Records debut album was instantly recognized as a landmark bluegrass achievement. He then led Boone Creek, which also featured Dobro ace and fellow New South alumnus Jerry Douglas.

But Skaggs turned to the more mainstream country music genre in the late 70s when he joined Emmylou Harris’s Hot Band, replacing Rodney Crowell. He became a recording artist in his own right in 1981 when his Epic label debut album Waitin’ for the Sun to Shine topped the country charts and yielded a pair of#1 hits. Overall, his productive stay at Epic Records would result in a total of 12#1 hits. Additionally, he garnered eight Country Music Association Awardsincluding the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy in 1985.
Skaggs, of course, fit right in with young “newtraditionalist” 80s artists like Randy Travis, and helped rejuvenate the country music genre after the wornout “Urban Cowboy” period. But, Skaggs put his own stamp on the country format by infusing his bluegrass and traditional country music roots into the contemporary Nashville sound.
Skaggs’ 1997 album Bluegrass Rules!, released on his newlyformed Skaggs Family Records label, marked a triumphant return to bluegrasswhich he’s solidified ever since with a series of GRAMMY® Award winning albums, recorded with his amazing bluegrass band, Kentucky Thunder (8time winners of the IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year’). Skaggs’ label has also served as a home for similar bluegrass and roots musicoriented artists including The Whites.
In the past decade, he has been honored with inductions into the Gospel Music Association’s Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and most recently has been named as a memberelect to the Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2018, with the medallion ceremony to take place in the fall.
Ricky struck his first chords on a mandolin over 50 years ago, and he continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. Clearly his passion for it puts him in the position to bring his lively, distinctively American form of music out of isolation and into the ears and hearts of audiences across the country and around the world. Ricky Skaggs is always forging ahead with crosscultural, genrebending musical ideas and inspirations.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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