VETFEST
2021-10-02 09:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Granny White Park, 610 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
VETFEST is a family-friendly festival and everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the day! Come out and meet new friends at this free event in Brentwood!
WHO VETLINX, an all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit
organization in Middle Tennessee is hosting the
5th annual VETFEST and HEROES STROLL to
celebrate military family service, Veteran owned
businesses, offer resources, and have a fun-filled
day with family, friends, and neighbors.
WHEN Saturday, October 2, 2021
Heroes Stroll
Registration begins at 09:00 AM
Stroll begins at 09:30 AM
VETFEST
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
WHERE Granny White Park
610 Granny White Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
WHY To bring the community, military families, friends,
and supporters together for a fun-filled day of
recognition, entertainment, and activities.
PURPOSE Bring the community and military community together, increase awareness about
resources available to Veterans, have direct access to support services, and celebrate
and recognize those who served in the military and those who support them.
HOW Event will be funded by local businesses and donations via purchase of

Advertisement online and/or in tribute journal.

Price varies by package $150 to $10,000

Space rental 10×10 space or more with other level of sponsorship

Veteran organizations will not be charged a fee for space at the event.

All will be required to bring own set up materials including a 10×10 tent.

WHAT: VETFEST is a family-friendly festival and everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the day! Come out and
meet new friends!
FEATURES:

Onsite resources for benefits, housing, medical, education, employment, food, mental health.

All Day Live Entertainment

Recognition ceremonies which will include the following:

Quilts of Valor

Missing Man Ceremony

Flag Folding Ceremony and the meaning behind each fold.

Military displays

Art and activities tents- play card games, do an art project, yard games, and there will be a Branch of Service War game!

Kid zone will feature prizes and activities i.e., yard games, face painting, make a button, art projects, and more!

Lawn games

​Time Machine Landing Zone! The community is encouraged to adopt an era of service and make a display or dress in military clothing from the era you are representing. We would like to have all eras of service represented from 1776-Present. Some exhibits may feature topographic maps showing different units theater of operations.

Veteran Owned Businesses

Veteran Organizations

Prize giveaways!

Dunking booth!

Lawn space to bring a blanket or chair and sit on the lawn and listen to great music!

Much more!

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Westhaven Porchfest: WALKER HAYES
2021-10-02 19:00 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Westhaven Foundation is excited to present Walker Hayes for the 10th annual Westhaven Porchfest! Opening for Walker will be The Scott Holt Band.
Join us on Magli Green in Westhaven Town Center for a fun evening of music supporting The Westhaven Foundation’s Excellence in Education programs.
General Admission – Open seating on the lawn with access to beer, wine, and cocktails for purchase. (no need to bring your own chairs)
VIP Experience – Exclusive access to the Coal Town Public House with buffet dinner, hors d’oeuvres, viewing from the porch, private bar and 3 cocktails. Excited to add exclusive stage front and onstage side viewing areas along with a special gift bag.
Proceeds will benefit The Westhaven Foundation’s Excellence in Education efforts supporting local public schools, college scholarships, and youth educational programs.
General Admission tickets are $55, after 9/1 $60, VIP experience $150, after 9/1 $160.
Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 7 pm.
Visit www.westhavenporchfest.org for more information on daytime events, FAQs, etc.
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Ele Ivory and Hello Darling
2021-10-02 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ele Ivory and Hello Darling live at The Mockingbird Theater, Downtown Franklin

A night of indie folk and pop music from two of the best up and coming acts from Nashville , TN. All ages. Mockingbird Theater, 230 Franklin Road, Building 6, Franklin, TN.
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Old Fashioned Community Hymn Sing
2021-10-03 10:30 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Old Fashioned Community Hymn Sing

Hosted by Ben Calhoun from CITIZEN WAY and joined by a few talented neighbors!
Sunday, October 3rd, 10:30 AM at Magli Green in Westhaven Town Center
Celebrating the traditional music that makes Sunday morning special!
This FREE event has been made possible by our sponsors!
Coffee will be provided by High Brow + Tea
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Westhaven Porchfest: Ben Calhoun & CITIZEN WAY
2021-10-03 17:00 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy a special evening with Ben Calhoun and CITIZEN WAY with guests Kait Madison and Rich Summers

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

Join us on Magli Green in Westhaven Town Center for an evening of music supporting Leiper’s Fork Helping Hands.
The General Admission area will be seated on the lawn. Additional beverages and beer will be available for purchase.
General Admission tickets are $15. $20 at the door. Children under 10 are free.
The evening will be hosted by Ben Calhoun and Citizen Way!
Doors open at 4 pm and the show starts at 5 pm.
Visit www.westhavenporchfest.org for more information.
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Great Performances: Julie Fowlis
2021-10-08 20:00 - 2021-10-09 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Great Performances Series
Julie Fowlis is a multi-award winning Gaelic singer who is deeply influenced by her early upbringing in the Outer Hebridean island of North Uist. With a career spanning five studio albums and numerous high profile collaborations, her ‘crystalline’ and ‘intoxicating’ vocals have enchanted audiences around the world.
October 8th – 8:00 PM
October 9th – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
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H.E.R.
2021-10-10 07:30 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Three letters that need no explanation. Over the course of five years, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. has had an incredible journey, punctuated with inspiring projects and accolades that have quickly ascended her to superstar status. But with any journey comes moments of reflection and absorbing everything that has transpired—from celebration to moments of uncertainty. With H.E.R.’s highly anticipated album Back of My Mind, she provides all of that and more, further solidifying her place as one of R&B’s young icons.
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, H.E.R. honed her craft at a very young age. From hitting the legendary Apollo Theater stage to early TV stardom all before the age of 13, H.E.R. had both the music and the star power within her and was a force from the start. At 14, she signed her first record deal with MBK Entertainment/RCA Records, though it was in 2016 when she emerged in H.E.R. full form. “It’s been a long, long journey,” H.E.R. expresses, “with many, many ups.”
Coming off of her recent two SOLD OUT shows at the Hollywood Bowl, this is a show you don’t want to miss!
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: Rickie Lee Jones
2021-10-10 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Rickie Lee Jones is an American songwriter and musician. Her acclaimed memoir Last Chance Texaco was released in 2021.

Rickie Lee Jones is a two-time Grammy Award-winning singer (for Best New Artist 1980 and Best Jazz Vocal Collaboration in 1989), musician, songwriter, and producer. Over the course of a three-decade career, Jones has recorded in various musical styles including R&B, blues, pop, soul, and jazz standards.
Jones has spent a lifetime dancing with her muse. She is the most iconic American female singer-songwriter of her time, a woman who outlasted all her adversaries–including youth and self-destruction. A seasoned humility brings her performances an authenticity that only long-enduring musicians achieve. Her artistry is brilliantly underlined with her 2019 album KICKS. The album spans two decades (50s-70s) of pop, rock and jazz, presenting her unique and sophisticated interpretations of songs that were pivotal to her musical journey.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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Heal Humphreys County hosted by Tayla Lynn
2021-10-11 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Benefit Concert for Tennessee Flood Survivors Hosted by Tayla Lynn & The Franklin Theatre

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

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

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Bush & Stone Temple Pilots
2021-10-11 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Two of the most legendary bands in rock – Bush and Stone Temple Pilots – announce they are teaming up for a co-headline tour and coming to FirstBank Amphitheater on October 11!
The multi-platinum bands will create an unforgettable night of music, with each group taking the stage in a different order of the revolving headline tour. Fans can expect a full set of music from both bands, playing some of the most iconic alternative rock hits in radio history.
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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Off the Square Theater Company's Matilda
2021-10-14 19:00 - 2021-10-23 19:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s novel, Matilda The Musical revels in the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. However – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Off the Square Theater Company has been bringing magic to the stage since 2015. In their aim to be a Christ centered, family, and community oriented theater company, they have produced several memorable musical theater productions such as the Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, and Annie. Coming back for its ninth production, OTS is thrilled to present Matilda the musical!
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SWEET BABY JAMES
2021-10-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Jamison Theatre – The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Sweet Baby James — The James Taylor Tribute
Nashville’s Sweet Baby James — the #1 James Taylor tribute band in the nation — plays The Factory in downtown Franklin on Thursday, October 14. Get your tickets today!
7:30 PM Showtime. Doors at 7:00 PM. Jamison Theater.
$25 Online Ahead; Reserved Seating. $35 at Door (cash only; general admission as available). Please wear a mask for everyone’s safety.
Get ready for a special evening of James Taylor music performed by Nashville’s own James Taylor tribute band, Sweet Baby James. Led by the spot-on JT vocals & guitar work of Bill Griese, and the JT-savvy rhythm section of Ryan White and Cordell Emery, Sweet Baby James recreates the timeless music of 6-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member James Taylor with an unrivaled authenticity you have to hear to believe! Come enjoy all of your favorites, like Fire & Rain, You’ve Got a Friend, Handy Man, Shower the People, How Sweet It Is, and of course Sweet Baby James… along with some great deep cuts.
See why audiences are raving: “The next best thing to seeing James himself,” “I closed my eyes and I thought it was JT,” and “If you‘re a James Taylor fan, you must see Sweet Baby James!”
If you love JT, don’t miss this show!
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Matchbox Rodeo
2021-10-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Matchbox Rodeo is an acoustic “Ultimate 90’s Duo” from the greater Chattanooga area. They have toured with national acts including 90’s stars John Berry (The Hits Tour), Jamie O’Neal, Bryan White, and Shawn Mullins. They have played at the famous Riverbend Music Festival, CMA FEST, JFEST, BB KINGS Blues Club, Puckett’s Bar, and the landmark venue Tootsie’s in Nashville and have also done several TV/Radio show appearances. They have had 6 singles released to Atlanta’s Backyard Country 94.9 The BULL Radio “Fan voted show” and have placed in the Top 5 (including the #1 spot) for multiple weeks in a row. The boys are currently booking shows for the Winter/Spring/Summer. They are billed as the “Ultimate 90’s Duo” and they play the biggest Top 40 hits from that decade including country, pop, and rock. They bring an energy to live performances and it becomes a huge sing-along concert taking people back to songs they forgot they knew. They currently are an official Spotify verified artist with several songs streaming on various platforms. Their brand new recording comes out in August called “1990 Something” which is also the name of their tour.
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FT Live: David Nail
2021-10-15 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Hailing from Kennett, Missouri, David Nail is well-respected up and down Music Row. Some might even call him a “tour de force” as his songs pull no punches in evoking the demons with which he has wrestled through much of his life. His early releases, I’m About To Come Alive, The Sound Of A Million Dreams, I’m A Fire and Fighter, ignited his reputation as an innovator and creative risk-taker yet left Nail feeling restless. This led to the departure of the the only record company home he’d ever known, MCA Nashville, where he’d formed friendships that endure even now. Through dealing with his own bout of mental illness and the feeling of needing to “rebel against what people expect you to be,” Nail began making his most “organic” work to date, David Nail & The Well Ravens, with Jason Hall and Andrew Petroff. That project liberated Nail and propelled him into his next adventure. Writing solo for the next few months led to his current EP Oh, Mother, a reflective piece of work. Of the title track, Rolling Stone noted that “the song creeps in like a sunrise — quiet, restrained cello and keys are the only underpinning for Nail’s powerful vocals at first. But then it slowly builds to something more massive and majestic.” In Nail’s own words, “My philosophy has always been, I just hope to have a good enough year that I can have a next year while staying as true to myself as I possibly can.” Find more at www.davidnail.com.
Opening Act: Karissa Ella

Tennessee Beer, Wine & Shine Festival
2021-10-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Nashville’s Premier October Festival for the Avid Beer, Wine and Shine Aficionado!

The Tennessee Beer, Wine & Shine Festival is bringing back over 2,000 enthusiastic beer, wine and moonshine tasters to Two Rivers Mansion in Nashville. The Festival includes 100 different beers and 90 wines. This year festival organizers are bringing in moonshine to the event! Other than having access to some of the best spirits, the event features local food trucks and live music. The Tennessee Beer, Wine & Shine Festival has raised more than $400,000 for local Donelson and Hermitage charities including the Gateway Project & Exchange Family Center.
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FT Live: The Weight Band - featuring members of The Band and the Levon Helm Band
2021-10-16 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
This concert has been rescheduled for October 16, 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 their current album, World Gone Mad, as well as classic songs of The Band, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band and the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group.
Years of touring have seen The Weight Band revive “The Woodstock Sound,” keeping the spirit of Americana/Roots Rock alive for audiences of all ages. They continue to keep the sound vibrant by releasing new music, evidenced by the album World Gone Mad(February 2018.) Their live set features Weight Band songs from the new album as well as fan favorites from The Band’s treasured catalog, including “Up On Cripple Creek,” “The Weight,” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.”
The Weight Band includes Brian Mitchell (The Levon Helm Band), Michael Bram (Jason Mraz), Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts Band), and Albert Rogers (The Jim Weider Band). With a US and international tour schedule slated for 2019 and beyond, The Weight Band complements The Band’s timeless legacy while pushing the music forward for new audiences.
Billboard, Relix Magazine, and others have taken notice, as have generations of The Band fans who have yearned for new material since their last studio release almost 20 years ago. The Boston Globe proclaims World Gone Mad “strikes a chord between past & present,” and the Chicago Tribune says “The Weight carries on where The Band left off.” Goldmine Magazine cited World Gone Mad as one of the best indie albums of 2018, saying the group “effectively revives and recreates The Band’s original rustic sound as a successor [and] keeps that arcane spirit alive!”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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FT Live: We Banjo 3
2021-10-17 16:00 - 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Debuting in the U.S. in 2012, We Banjo 3 has since emerged as fast-rising touring darlings in the country that two of the members now call home. The Galway, Ireland, and Nashville-based quartet––comprised of two sets of brothers, Enda & Fergal Scahill and Martin & David Howley––continually push musical boundaries while maintaining an unwavering devotion to the essential audience experience. WB3 seamlessly converge the shared and varied traditions of Americana, Bluegrass, and Celtic music with popsensible songcraft to create a truly unique and gratifying signature sound. Brilliantly commanded instruments––banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and percussion––effortlessly elevate lead singer David Howley’s propulsive voice. Live on stage, their songs carry the listener along until, at the perfect moment, the band crescendos into catchy choruses with pitch perfect harmonies. We Banjo 3 deliver their music with such palpable rapport, stunning precision, and infectious energy, it’s impossible to pigeonhole what kind of listener might suddenly consider themselves a WB3 fan. With recent stunning performances at such broad ranging festivals Merlefest, BottleRock, Summercamp, ROMP, Wintergrass and others, enthusiasts of almost every genre of music are taking notice.
Actor/comedian and musician Steve Martin says of the band, “We Banjo 3…are making waves…here in America. They are playing the banjo in a style that I didn’t even know could be played like that.” Northwest Cultural Blog said, “There are few adjectives left to describe the authenticity and the electrifying experience you get when you first see/hear We Banjo 3 live on stage…It’s the incorporation of each and every one of its members, their individual charisma, their energy, their passion and their very soul, that makes them one of the greatest live musical acts the world has to offer today.”
We Banjo 3 released their 6th CD, Roots To Rise Live, in July of 2019 in conjunction of the band’s summer and fall 2019 U.S. tours. Recorded at The Ark in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the CD features a mix of original material, traditional compositions, select cover songs, and two previously unreleased tunes. The CD debuted at the beginning of August at # 1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums Chart spending 4 weeks in the peak position. The band’s 2018 studio recording, Haven, spent 3 weeks at # 1 on that chart, marking the first time an Irish band held the # 1 position on this chart. When Haven re-entered the chart at # 5 in August 2019, joining Roots To Rise Live at the #1 position, WB3 made history again as the only Irish band to hold two top-5 chart positions simultaneously. Of Roots To Rise Live, Songlines Magazine reviewed “…this album by Celtgrass pioneers We Banjo 3 scorches its way through a rollercoaster set colliding their native Galway heritage with liberal helpings of blistering bluegrass and a telling nod to pop music.”
We Banjo 3 is committed to giving back to the community, and raising awareness around the issue of mental health is a cause that is dear to their hearts. Toward this effort, We Banjo 3 donate $2.00 for every t-shirt and CD sold on their U.S. tours to organizations that work to provide mental health resources. In 2019, WB3 raised $7500.00 for Mental Health America, the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the mental health of all Americans. For 2020, We Banjo 3 is pleased to partner with start-up not-for-profit Backline. Backline works to support the mental health of music industry professionals and their families by providing streamlined access to mental health and wellness services and educational resources specific to the work and lifestyle of the music industry community. For more information on Backline, visit www.backline.care.
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Juke of June
2021-10-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Mockingbird Theater, 230 Franklin Road, Building 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Juke of June
Juke of June w/Sewing Club/ Olivia Grasso/ & Zack Whisler

Thursday, October 21
7:00pm – 10:30pm CDT
The Mockingbird Theater
230 Franklin Rd Bldg 6, Franklin, TN 37064

The Mockingbird Theater is Franklin Tennessee’s best live music venue!
The Mockingbird Theater offers a full bar — serving beer, wine, spirits, and food — as well as special events and productions, with an emphasis on live music. The space hosts bands of all genres on a regular basis.
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Great Performances: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
2021-10-22 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
These performances are rescheduled to October 22- 2021. All previously purchased tickets will automatically transfer to the new date.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
performing Franz Schubert
About
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) is one of eleven constituents of the largest performing arts complex in the world, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Through its many performance, education, recording, and broadcast activities, CMS brings the experience of great chamber music to more people than any other organization of its kind. Under the artistic leadership of David Finckel and Wu Han, it presents a wide variety of concert series and educational events for listeners of all ages, appealing to both connoisseurs and newcomers. The performing artists constitute a revolving multi-generational and international roster of the world’s finest chamber musicians, enabling CMS to present chamber music of every instrumentation, style, and historical period.
This performance features Franz Schubert’s celebrated Octet for winds and strings, and includes:

Purcell (arr. Britten): Chacony for Strings
Howard Ferguson: Octet, Op. 4
Schubert: Octet in F major for Winds & Strings, D.803

“Was there ever a finer tunesmith than Franz Schubert? Tunes fairly tumble over one another; when the music isn’t songlike, it dances — sometimes both at once. The ensemble of clarinet, bassoon, horn and string quintet supplies almost symphonic richness, but also marvelous varieties and combinations of timbres.” –Dallas Morning News
A part of the Great Performances series sponsored by Jackson.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
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The Academy of St Martin In The Fields Chamber Ensemble
2021-10-22 20:00 - 2021-10-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Great Performances: The Academy of St Martin In The Fields Chamber Ensemble
October 22 – 8 PM
October 23 – 2 PM and 8 PM
These performances are rescheduled to October 22-23, 2021. 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.
Part of the Great Performances Series

The Academy Chamber Ensemble was formed in 1967, drawing its membership from the world-renowned chamber orchestra the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, which was itself founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 and is currently led by Music Director Joshua Bell. The purpose behind the formation of the Chamber Ensemble was to perform the larger scale chamber music repertoire with players who customarily worked together, instead of the usual string quartet with additional guests. Drawn from the principal players of the orchestra and play-directed by Academy Director / Leader Tomo Keller, the Chamber Ensemble now performs in multiple configurations from wind trios to string octets. Its touring commitments are extensive and include regular tours of Europe and North America, whilst recording contracts with Philips Classics, Hyperion, and Chandos have led to the release of over thirty CDs.
The Academy Chamber Ensemble’s October 2018 tour of the United States and Canada is supported by Maria Cardamone and Paul Matthews, together with the American Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. The American Friends was founded in 1998 to support the work of the Academy around the world, particularly in the USA. Find out more at www.asmf.org.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
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FRANKLIN RIVER FEST
2021-10-24 15:00 - 19:00 | Franklin River Fest, 1215 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
FRANKLIN RIVER FEST is a free event for our city – all ages, all are welcome – come spend the afternoon enjoying live music, delicious food, inflatables, river activities, and more.

KIDS ZONE
From itty bitties to teens! We’ll have inflatables, games, and a special play area for kids ages three and under, plus our basketball court and gaga ball pit will be open all day.
DELICIOUS FOOD

We’ll have fresh roasted corn, BBQ, and grilled chicken for adults, with free hot dog meals for kids! Bring a little dough for the local favorite drink and dessert trucks too.
RIVER EVENTS

Let’s FLOAT. Make plans to join one of the groups floats, and float the river along the property with Paddle Dog Adventures!

FIELD MAZES

Our resident master of mazeology is back again this year with his enormous field mazes throughout the back field!

ENO VILLAGE

Bring your enos, hammocks, and swinging chairs – or grab a spot in one of ours – open all afternoon for relaxing on the main lawn.
More information below.

The Great Gras Grub
2021-10-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Battle Mountain Farm, 6915 Arno-Allisona Road, College Grove, TN, 37064, United States
My Friend’s House is excited to announce a new family-friendly event that will serve as the kick-off of our Mardi Gras Ball season.
On Sunday, October 24th, we are hosting the Great Gras Grub at Battle Mountain Farm in College Grove from 5 to 9 p.m. We will be serving a delicious all-you-can-eat Shrimp Boil complete with beer, wine, drinks, and dessert, set to the sounds of lively Cajun music.
All proceeds benefit My Friend’s House. Tickets are limited and start at $35 a piece, so purchase them now at https://myfriendshousetn.org/the-great-gras-grub.
More information below.

FT Live: An Evening with Rodney Crowell
2021-10-27 20:00 - 2021-10-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
With more than 40 years of American roots music under his belt, Texas native RODNEY CROWELL is a two-time Grammy Award winner with five Number One hits of his own, six Americana Music Association Awards including their Lifetime Achievement For Songwriter Award and a legacy of songwriting excellence which has made him an icon among giants.
With strong roots in country music, Crowell has written chart-topping hits for the likes of Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Keith Urban and more. But owing to the distinctly universal, literary quality of his writing, has also penned beloved songs for artists as diverse as Bob Seger, Etta James, the Grateful Dead, John Denver, Jimmy Buffett and countless others.A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Crowell is also the author of the acclaimed memoir, Chinaberry Sidewalks, and teamed up with New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr for Kin: Songs by Mary Karr & Rodney Crowell in 2012, with Karr saying of her collaborator, “Like Hank Williams or Townes Van Zandt or Miss Lucinda, he writes and croons with a poet’s economy and a well digger’s deep heart.” Crowell was honored with ASCAP’s prestigious Founder’s Award in 2017, and that same year released the album?Close Ties, which spawned another Grammy nomination for “It Ain’t Over Yet” with Rosanne Cash and John Paul White in the category of Best Americana Song. In 2018, Rodney opened his own record label, RC1 Records. He has released Acoustic Classics, TEXAS and his upcoming project, Triage, will be out July 23, 2021.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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Randall King in Concert
2021-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Nashville Palace, 2611 McGavock Pk., Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Randall King is “Tuggin’ On Our Heartstrings” at the Nashville Palace Oct. 29th! Open dance floor for good honky tonk fun!

Mike Borgia
2021-10-30 17:30 | The Legendary Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor, 214 S. Margin Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Veteran songwriter Mike Borgia returns with guest players to Kimbros in downtown Franklin for a full band experience.
Genre: Folk, Americana, blues, rock.
18+ Tickets $10- Limited seating (First come first serve)
Doors 5:30PM
Showtime: 6PM to 8PM
More information below!

The EXOTICS at Kings Dining & Entertainment
2021-11-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Kings Dining & Entertainment – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Boulevard, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The EXOTICS Band at the Whiskey Room Live in FRANKLIN

The EXOTICS in the Whiskey Room Live at KINGS
Friday, November 5 at 8:00PM
TICKETS : $20 online (plus fees) with credit/debit cards or $20 (CASH ONLY) at the door.
DOORS OPEN at 7:00 – Arrive early to get a good seat!
Mention The Exotics to many Franklin, Nashville and Middle Tennessee natives who were coming of age in the ’60s and early ’70s and they immediately recall good times at high school dances, outdoor driveway “combos” at a friend’s house, summer pool parties at Willow Plunge and college fraternity and sorority events.
The original Exotics were four friends from Franklin and Columbia Tennessee, three of whom attended Battle Ground Academy. When paired with the Spidells, four Nashville soul singers who performed sets backed by the Exotics, it became a not-to-miss happening. The Exotics were known throughout the Southeast and, in addition to dances, performed shows in Neyland Stadium, Vanderbilt Stadium and even the old Sugar Bowl Stadium in New Orleans.
Three of the four original Exotics have continued the tradition following the death of guitarist Billy Adair who, along with his best friend, Glenn Crowell started the band over 55 years ago. The fun and joy of the music from this era is hard to ignore so the band continues its legacy with band members Loy Hardcastle (drums and vocals), Jeff Cook (keys, sax and vocals), Glenn Crowell (bass and lead vocals), and Marty Crum (guitar and vocals), along with Steve Smartt and Jim Williamson, who joined the Exotics horn section in the late ’60s. They have remained “best of friends” for all these years and continue to play club dates, wedding receptions, school reunions, birthday parties, anniversaries, and street festivals.

Family Day
2021-11-06 10:00 - 14:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Family Day is a Fun Family Event in Franklin
Franklin Parks’ Family Day offers many opportunities for families to have a great time on this historical farm. The festival features activities like miniature train rides, hay rides, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Festival attendees can also enjoy cane pole fishing in the pond. Don’t miss the Touch-a-Tractor area sponsored by Tri Green Equipment, which will consist of small excavators the kids can operate and large tractors the kids can sit on. All rides and activities are free to attendees.
Many horse related events will happen in the Tractor Supply Arena this year, sponsored by Friends of Franklin Parks.
Food will be offered for purchase by local food vendors. Visitors can also listen to some great music on our entertainment stage.
Event information below!

Whiskey Warmer Franklin
2021-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Westhaven Residents Club, 401 Cheltenham Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us in beautiful Westhaven as we bundle up with good people and great whiskey to welcome in the cooler weather. We’re bringing together 40 of our favorite labels of whiskey, bourbon and scotch, local food trucks, a cigar lounge and local bluegrass music to create a whiskey wonderland benefiting the The Westhaven Foundation.
A portion of your ticket purchase benefits the Westhaven Foundation, which provides grants, scholarships, and acts as a catalyst for raising much needed funds for charities and organizations serving Franklin and the surrounding communities.
Website and more information below.

20th Anniversary Wine Down Main Street
2021-11-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Wine Down Main Street voted best fundraising event in Williamson County, 10+ consecutive years!
Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Historic Square in Downtown Franklin and along Main Street
Voted Best Charity Fundraiser by The Sizzle Awards and Voted Best Charity Event in the Williamson’s Best Awards
Mark your calendars, call your friends and book the babysitter, the 20th Anniversary Wine Down Main Street is set for Saturday, November 6th. The “Best Night Out All Year” will take place from 7:00 to 10 PM. VIP guests will be treated to a private food and wine-tasting experience from 7 to 10 PM in the Historic Franklin Theatre. Lipman Brothers, Nashville’s oldest and largest distributor of wine and spirits is the official wine sponsor. This unique wine tasting event takes place along historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee. Just 20 miles south of Nashville, more than 30 shops will play host to wines from around the world. Participants taste wines, shop, and sample food from area restaurants all while listening to great live music. Proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales for this event will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee.
For over 118 years, BGCMT has been in the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social, and family circumstances. We have actively sought to enrich the lives of girls and boys, ages 5-18 years old, which other youth agencies have difficulty reaching. We are dedicated to ensuring our community’s disadvantaged children and teens have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures.

FT Live: Weirdo Workshop Presents: Louis York & The Shindellas - TOGETHER AGAIN!
2021-11-12 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Franklin’s very own, the spectacular Louis York and The Shindellas are bringing the thrills once again this November! This time with new originals to add to the heartwarming and foot stomping extravaganza. Since you’ve last seen them, Louis York has debuted and performed on multiple occasions at Grand Ole Opry and both acts are now Telly award winners! Louis York for their Grand Ole Opry debut and The Shindellas for their involvement in the exciting Franklin Christmas tree lighting program – while also opening this year’s 2021 Country Music Awards alongside Lady A, how about that! With the world up in turmoil with so much confusion and heartbreak, Louis York and The Shindellas can’t wait to be reunited with their hometown Franklin family, TOGETHER AGAIN!
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
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