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Main Street Festival
2018-04-29 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Main Street Festival in Downtown Franklin, TN
The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival returns to downtown Franklin, TN in April 28-29, (10:00 – 6:00 Saturday and 11:00 – 5:00 Sunday).
The free spring celebration, which is one of the largest events in the Southeast, is expected to draw a crowd of thousands for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food and children’s activities.

Gateway Chamber Orchestra
2018-04-30 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Gateway Chamber Orchestra performance:
The Masterworks Series presents LANDMARK CELEBRATION

Monday, April 30th, 7:30 p.m. – Franklin, TN
Felix Mendelssohn – Overture to Paulus
Aaron Jay Kernis – Musica Celestis
Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 3 in C

Mendelssohn’s noble overture to Paulus sets the stage for an evening of uplifting music. Kernis’ spacious and enchanting celestial music soothes the soul. The triumphant third symphony of Sibelius brings an adventurous season to a close.

About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Gregory Wolynec, the GCO was formed in 2008 and is recognized as one of the leading new American ensembles. Comprised of professional musicians from Middle Tennessee and beyond, the GCO specializes in presenting traditional masterworks, overlooked treasures, and contemporary American compositions. The GCO’s recordings have received critical acclaim in publications such as the American Record Guide and Fanfare Magazine. Engaging 5,000 Middle Tennessee students annually with classical music through free performances, innovative educational outreach, and interactive Children’s Concerts, the GCO is committed to building new audiences for tomorrow. Funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission. Visit gatewaychamberorchestra.com to learn more.

Grease
2018-05-10 19:00 | Jamison Theatre – The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the fifties will take audiences back to a time of drive-in movies, malted milk shakes and the age-old desire to be rebellious. So put on your poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes and join Studio Tenn in this 2017-2018 season finale where Grease is always the word!
Thursday May 10 at 7 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27
See website for all dates and times.

Grease
2018-05-12 14:00 - 19:00 | TN
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the fifties will take audiences back to a time of drive-in movies, malted milk shakes and the age-old desire to be rebellious. So put on your poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes and join Studio Tenn in this 2017-2018 season finale where Grease is always the word!
Saturday May 12 at 2 p.m.
Saturday May 12 at 7 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27, 2018
See website for all dates and times.

Grease
2018-05-13 14:00 | TN
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the fifties will take audiences back to a time of drive-in movies, malted milk shakes and the age-old desire to be rebellious. So put on your poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes and join Studio Tenn in this 2017-2018 season finale where Grease is always the word!

Sunday May 13 at 2 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27
See website for all dates and times.

An Evening of Music with TobyMac
2018-05-15 20:00 | TN
The Franklin Theatre – An Evening of Music with TobyMac
“An Evening of Music” featuring Christian Artist TobyMac. This is an Annual event, benefitting Franklin Christian Academy, and will be held on May 15, 2018, at 8pm, with doors opening at 7:30pm. Special Donor and VIP packages are available through FCA directly, or you can purchase tickets through the Franklin Theatre. The VIP packages also include a pre-show Meet & Greet with Toby Mac, and Early Entry at 6:30pm.

Scott MacIntyre Live in Concert
2018-05-16 19:00 | TN
The Franklin Theatre – Scott MacIntyre Live in Concert
SCOTT MACINTYRE has come a long way. From his early days as a classical concert pianist to capturing the hearts of millions of American Idol viewers with his engaging presence and vocal prowess, he has never let challenges keep him from achieving his dreams. Having performed with such notable acts as The Band Perry, Alice Cooper, and the Jonas Brothers, he has traveled the globe inspiring audiences with his music and story.
To learn more about this event please visit The Franklin Theatre.

13th Annual Music & Memories with Mike Reid
2018-05-17 19:30 | TN
13TH ANNUAL MUSIC AND MEMORIES WITH MIKE REID – THE FRANKIN THEATRE

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND . . . Award-Winning Songwriter Mike Reid in FiftyForward Martin Center concert Thursday, May 17. All-Pro NFL player Mike Reid’s second career as a songwriter has resulted in many hits and awards, including a Grammy, ASCAP Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year, and more. An engaging storyteller and entertainer, Mike will be playing songs from across his 30 years of hits, including “I Can’t Make You Love Me” (Bonnie Raitt), “Stranger in My House” (Ronnie Milsap), and “Everywhere” (Tim McGraw), as well as new songs from his recent release, “New Direction Home”.

Please see website for tickets and more information.

Grease
2018-05-18 19:00 | TN
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the fifties will take audiences back to a time of drive-in movies, malted milk shakes and the age-old desire to be rebellious. So put on your poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes and join Studio Tenn in this 2017-2018 season finale where Grease is always the word!
Friday May 18 at 7 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27, 2018
See website for all dates and times.

Joan Osborne Sings Bob Dylan
2018-05-18 20:00 | TN
Joan Osborne Sings Bob Dylan – The Franklin Theatre
Joan Osborne has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the great voices of her generation — both a commanding, passionate performer and a frank, emotionally evocative songwriter. A multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy nominee, the soulful vocalist is a highly sought-after collaborator and guest performer who has performed alongside many notable artists, including Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Luciano Pavarotti, Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, and Mavis Staples, to name a few.

Grease
2018-05-19 14:00 - 19:00 | TN
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the fifties will take audiences back to a time of drive-in movies, malted milk shakes and the age-old desire to be rebellious. So put on your poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes and join Studio Tenn in this 2017-2018 season finale where Grease is always the word!
Saturday May 19 at 2 p.m.
Saturday May 19 at 7 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27, 2018
See website for all dates and times.

John McEuen & Friends "Circle"
2018-05-19 20:00 | TN
John McEuen & Friends “Circle” – The Franklin Theatre
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
Multi-instrumentalist, John McEuen, shares the legacy of his 55-year life in music. The show will cover the landmark Will the Circle Be Unbroken platinum album (initiated by John), and his career with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (NGDB), alongside a unique cast of Americana string wizards. With narrative and music of the early years, McEuen takes us on his incredible journey through hot bluegrass, rarely heard NGDB early classics and Carter Family music, all in a multi-media presentation that features archival footage. He’ll play new music as well from his recent album on Chesky Records, which was Stereophile Magazine’s Record of the Month. John was recently inducted in to the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame.

Grease
2018-05-20 14:00 | TN
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the fifties will take audiences back to a time of drive-in movies, malted milk shakes and the age-old desire to be rebellious. So put on your poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes and join Studio Tenn in this 2017-2018 season finale where Grease is always the word!
Sunday May 20 at 2 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27, 2018
See website for all dates and times.

Grease
2018-05-24 19:00 | TN
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the fifties will take audiences back to a time of drive-in movies, malted milk shakes and the age-old desire to be rebellious. So put on your poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes and join Studio Tenn in this 2017-2018 season finale where Grease is always the word!
Thursday May 24 at 7 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27, 2018
See website for all dates and times.

Music City Jazz Festival
2018-05-25 17:00 - 2018-05-26 19:00 | TN
Music City Jazz Festival is more than an outdoor concert, it’s an event! It’s a place to people-watch, eat, drink, mingle, relax soak in the rays, and of course hear some of the coolest music performed by national recording smooth jazz artist. The Jazz Festival will feature classy veterans who have set the standard to young lions taking the jazz scene by storm, all capturing the spirit of smooth jazz that knows no boundaries in exhilarating, intimate performances.
To purchase tickets and for more information see website.

Grease
2018-05-25 19:00 | TN
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the fifties will take audiences back to a time of drive-in movies, malted milk shakes and the age-old desire to be rebellious. So put on your poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes and join Studio Tenn in this 2017-2018 season finale where Grease is always the word!
Friday May 25 at 7 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27, 2018
See website for all dates and times.

Rock the House Music Jam 2018
2018-05-25 19:30 | TN
Rock the House Music Jam 2018 – The Franklin Theatre

Join Davis House Child Advocacy Center for a great night of music and storytelling to help raise money and awareness in the fight against child abuse in your community, featuring hit songwriters Lee Thomas Miller, Bobby Pinson, Heather Morgan and Bobby Bones.

Visit The Franklin Theatre for more information and to purchase tickets.

Movie in the Park & Concert Kick Off
2018-05-25 18:00 | TN
Movie in the Park and Concert Kick off Memorial Day Weekend
Brentwood is kicking off the “unofficial start to summer” on Friday May 25 with a Movie in the Park. Disney’s Coco will be shown on a big screen starting just after sunset around 8pm at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheatre in Crockett Park located on Volunteer Parkway. Food trucks will arrive at 6pm and serve pizza, ice cream and shaved ice. Local Latin artist, Alison Brazil, will also perform live music prior to the movie. The Brentwood Summer Concert Series begins Sunday, May 27 at 7 p.m.
The 2018 band lineup includes:

May 27 Rubik’s Groove
June 3The WannaBeatles
June 1012 South
June 17The South Street Players
June 24Dangerous Dan & The Funk Town Horns
July 4th The Kadillacs & Fireworks at 9pm
August 5Nashville Yacht Club

For more information please visit the City of Brentwood, TN website.

Grease
2018-05-26 14:00 - 19:00 | TN
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the fifties will take audiences back to a time of drive-in movies, malted milk shakes and the age-old desire to be rebellious. So put on your poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes and join Studio Tenn in this 2017-2018 season finale where Grease is always the word!
Saturday May 26 at 2 p.m.
Saturday May 26 at 7 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27, 2018
See website for all dates and times.

Lorrie Morgan
2018-05-26 20:00 | TN
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Lorrie Morgan, the first woman in her genre to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums, re-emerges on Shanachie Entertainment with Letting Go….Slow. It is a collection that showcases a rainbow of emotions, from darkest heartache to bright, shiny humor.

Please see The Franklin Theatre for more information.

Grease
2018-05-27 14:00 | TN
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the fifties will take audiences back to a time of drive-in movies, malted milk shakes and the age-old desire to be rebellious. So put on your poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes and join Studio Tenn in this 2017-2018 season finale where Grease is always the word!
Sunday May 27 at 2 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27, 2018
See website for all dates and times.

Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
2018-05-31 20:00 | TN
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

One of the most successful musical groups of the sixties, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap achieved worldwide prominence with six consecutive gold records and with more records selling in 1968 than any other recording act … including the Beatles. Signature hits include, “Young Girl,” “Woman Woman,” “Lady Willpower” and “Over You.” Their “Greatest Hits” album is one of CBS’s best-selling “Collector’s Series” albums today. Puckett, know n for his powerful and unmistakable voice, is one of a few artists whose first five releases went Gold. Not even Elvis accomplished this.

Westhaven Songwriter Night with Byron Hill and Roxie Dean
2018-06-03 18:30 | TN
Byron Hill is from Winston-Salem, NC. He moved to Nashville and signed his first publishing deal in 1978. Byron’s songs have generated more than 700 recordings, and have been released on ninety-one industry certified Gold and Platinum albums and singles. His songs have earned ten ASCAP awards, thirty-four U.S. and Canadian top-ten chart hits, and have become hits in many other worldwide markets. His recorded catalog spans four decades and includes songs recorded by Ray Charles, Alabama, George Strait, Connie Britton & Charles Esten (from the Nashvilleseries on CMT), Jason Aldean, Mark Chesnutt, Kenny Rogers, Don Williams, John Michael Montgomery, Anne Murray, Juice Newton, Joe Nichols, Randy Travis, Keith Whitley, Gary Allan, Rhonda Vincent, Johnny Lee, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Sammy Kershaw, Conway Twitty, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mo Pitney, and many others. Byron is a 2015 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame nominee
ROXIE DEAN, is a Baton Rouge, LA, native with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Louisiana State University. She landed her first publishing deal in 1997 thus beginning her professional career as a songwriter. Since then, her songs have been recorded by Reba McEntire, Lee Ann Womack, Faith Hill, Jamie O’Neal, Sara Evans, Trace Adkins, Tracy Lawrence, Chely Wright, Lorrie Morgan, and countless others. She has written chart-topping singles such as Lee Ann Womack’s “Why They Call It Falling,” Reba McEntire’s “My Sister,” Tracy Lawrence’s “Lonely,” as well as Jamie O’Neal’s “When I Think About Angels” which was Roxie’s first #1 single, and was nominated for a Grammy. In 2001, Roxie signed with DreamWorks Records but due to a company merger, the project was never released. Roxie then focused her energy on an independent project recording and releasing Ms. America on Valhalla Records. The album includes “A Soldier’s Wife” honoring the unsung heroes of the war.
To purchase tickets and for more information – see website.

7th Annual Westhaven Porchfest
2018-06-16 16:00 - 23:00 | TN
Saturday, June 16th marks the return of the Annual Westhaven PorchFest, a music and art festival unlike any other, from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Westhaven community in West Franklin, TN. PorchFest will include over 75 performers playing on front porches in the Westhaven community from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a concert on the lake.
The entire event is family friendly, open to the public and FREE of charge. Parking is also free and food trucks and a makers market will be conveniently located in the Town Center.

Blackberry Jam Music Festival
2018-06-23 12:00 - 22:00 | TN
Join Hard Bargain Association on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Boyd Mill Farm for the 15th annual Blackberry Jam Music Festival, presented by Scout’s Pub and bringing a talented, diverse line-up of musicians and our community together, and all for a great cause.
The Blackberry Jam is proud to announce this year’s headliner is Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist and Hall of Fame legend Charlie McCoy!
Charlie has performed with musicians including Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins, Waylon Jennings and Loretta Lynn.
The 2018 Blackberry Jam Music Festival, presented by Scout’s Pub and hosted by Reckless Johnny Wales, brings together musicians from several states, but focuses on our homegrown talent from Middle Tennessee and all for a great cause. This year’s Jam benefits Hard Bargain Association.
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Noon-2PM – Children’s Program
2PM-10PM – Main Event

KELLY WILLIS
2018-06-23 20:00 | TN
Kelly Willis – The Franklin Theatre
Texas’ Country Sweetheart with rockabilly roots and a heartache-meets-honky-tonk voice, Kelly Willis has been labeled a country ingénue. As a new traditionalist singer/songwriter, her tunes effortlessly combine the storytelling and strings aspects of country music and the driving force of rock.

Sunset Concert Series
2018-06-24 17:00 | TN
Live Entertainment in Franklin, TN

June 24 & July 29, 2018
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 5 p.m., and the music lasts from 6 – 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (6-12) and 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.

Annual Sunset Concert Series
2018-06-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
The Battle of Franklin Trust has announced the dates and lineup for its annual Sunset Concert Series, a family-friendly, summer tradition providing outdoor concerts on the east lawn of Carnton. This year’s schedule includes fan favorite musical acts:

Sunday, June 24: FAB: A Beatles Tribute
Sunday, June 29: Resurrection: A Journey Tribute

Event gates open at 4 p.m., and concerts take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests may bring chairs, blankets and picnics. Food and beverage, including alcohol, is permitted. Food trucks and a drink tent with beer, wine and cocktails will also be onsite. Pets, tents and grills are not allowed. Parking is free and available on site.

Tickets are $5 for children ages 6-15, $10 for adults in advance and $12 at the gate. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time at Carnton or Carter House, as well as online beginning June 1 at www.boft.org. In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule the concert. Tickets are nonrefundable.
The Sunset Concert Series is presented by Auto-Owners Insurance, International Insurance Brokerage, LLC, Lipman Brothers and Southern Events Party Rental Company.
For more information, contact Jayde Smith at jayde@boft.org or call (615) 786-1864.
About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.

JOHN SCHNEIDER
2018-06-29 20:00 | TN
John Schneider – The Franklin Theatre
John Schneider is a modern American storyteller whose career as an actor, singer, songwriter, producer, director and screenwriter spans over four decades. Best known for playing the role of “Bo Duke” in the hit CBS show The Dukes of Hazard, John has enjoyed a long, successful career in the film industry, appearing in popular shows like Desperate Housewives, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Nip/Tuck, Touched by an Angel, Smallville, and more! In addition to his successful film/television career, John has enjoyed a great deal of success as a singer. He has released several albums since the early 1980s, many of which landed in the Billboard Top 10 and included several #1 hit singles. John’s early success was just the tip of the iceberg, and he continues to leave his mark on all areas of the entertainment industry.
