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Songwriters By The River
2024-05-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Wines in the Fork, 4165 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come join us at Wines in the Fork in Leipers Fork, Tennessee on May 10th for an evening of great music & community! We’ll be hanging out from 6-9 PM. You don’t want to miss this!

Topsy Turvy Light Opera Showcase
2024-05-10 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
WCPR Children’s Theatre & Franklin Light Opera present, Topsy Turvy Light Opera Showcase
The teens in our Topsy Turvy Light Opera weekly workshop class, taught by the seasoned professionals with Franklin Light Opera, are learning so much and sound fabulous! Their showcase concert will include a delightful selection of light opera excerpts including comedic works by Gilbert & Sullivan, Strauss, Offenbach and more. Come see them and support them at their end of class performance.

We Will Rock You
2024-05-10 19:30 - 2024-05-11 19:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Are you ready to rock, Franklin?!?!
Nineteen talented youth take the stage May 10 and 11 as Pull-Tight Youth Actors Guild presents “We Will Rock You, School Edition,” the rock and roll show based on the songs of Queen.
Featuring such classics as “Somebody to Love,” “Killer Queen,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the musical tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to resurrect rock and roll in a distant future where live music, along with any kind of free-thinking and expression, has been banned.
Pull-Tight Players is proud to bring this community theater production to the youth of Franklin, and this show marks Pull-Tight’s return to producing youth theater after a nearly eight-year hiatus. The show is directed by Leslie Berra and Hollie Osteen, with choreography by Bre Hall. Performances will be held at Freedom Middle School, 1000 Excellence Way, Franklin.
Fri, May 10th, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Sat, May 11th, 2024 at 2:30 pm

Sat, May 11th, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Tickets on sale NOW. Adults (including seniors) are only $10 each, and all students 18 and under are only $5 each.
We Will Rock You School Edition is presented through special arrangement, and all authorized materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, www.theatricalrights.com.

Redbird Common
2024-05-14 19:30 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Redbird Common is a writers-in-the-round music series consisting of exclusively CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) artists and songwriters sharing their songs and the stories behind them.

Live Music at Hilton Garden Inn Brentwood
2024-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Brentwood, 217 Centerview Dr., Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come join us for live music in our Garden Grille restaurant and bar! The set will be solo acoustic covering folk, country, and all of your favorite hits.

Pickin’ In The Park – Spring Hill TN Outdoor Music Series
2024-05-18 17:00, 2024-06-08 17:00 | Harvey Park, 4001 Miles Johnson Pkw, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Pickin’ In The Park is a free community LIVE music event in Spring Hill that is fun for all ages!
Pickin’ in the Park is a monthly outdoor music series in Spring Hill that’s held at Harvey Park! Spring Hill resident Matt Meyer is the event organizer, and he started the event in 2013. The fun family-friendly event features local musicians and songwriters. Bring chairs and blankets, and enjoy an evening of music! Food trucks will be on site.
The dates for 2024’s performances are:
May 18
June 8
July 20
August 17
September 21
The shows begin at 5:00 PM. Harvey Park is located at 4001 Miles Johnson Parkway in Spring Hill TN 37174.

After Hours : Live Music on the Farm
2024-05-18 17:00 - 22:00 | Lolly Bee Bayou, 7209 Cumberland Dr., Fairview, TN, 37062, United States
Get ready to kick off the summer season at After Hours @ Lolly Bee Bayou on May 18th! Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, delicious food, and good vibes, all in support of Harpeth Conservancy’s mission for clean water and healthy ecosystems in Tennessee. We’re thrilled to welcome Hannah Juanita, Dustin Bothwell, Brenna MacMillan and Garrett Bradford to our stage! Excited to have Haute Wheels food truck serving up their super tasty sammies and snacks. It’s going to be a night filled with community spirit, great tunes, and fundraising for a fantastic cause.

Forever Abbey Road
2024-05-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Forever Abbey Road is a collective of successful Nashville musicians who work hard at creating a unique show that demonstrates what the Beatles might sound like if they were around today with current technology and modern rock energy. The band members have worked with a huge list of legends including Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Zac Brown, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and more!
Forever Abbey Road has toured all over the southeastern United States and they’ve become a fan favorite at theaters, venues and Beatles festivals. Currently they are selling out City Winery Nashville each month with their famous Nashville Beatles brunch show. The band members have also worked with colleagues of the Beatles including the Beatles’ studio genius Geoff Emerick, Joey Molland from Badfinger and Denny Laine and Steve Holley from Paul McCartney and Wings.
www.foreverabbeyroad.com

19 Miles Presents: The Suitcase
2024-05-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN, 37069-1430, United States
In 1942, Julius Lorsch, a German Jew, packed a suitcase and boarded a train bound for Auschwitz. 76 years later, his suitcase was found in a little antique store in the Czech Republic. This is that story.
“The Suitcase,” a musical performance by Tim Lorsch, Julius’ grand-nephew, tells a story of hope, resilience, and vulnerability. Through the harmonious sounds of classical string instruments, layers of this story unfold before your very eyes and reveal the depth of the human soul that touches us all.

Variety On Main
2024-05-20 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Variety On Main presented by Mandy Barnett and Monica Ramey returns to The Franklin Theatre on May 20 featuring Lynnmarie & E3, Charlie McCoy, The Kody Norris Show, Victoria Shaw, Alicia Witt, and Pat Coil and the Mainstays!

Free Spring Concerts
2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us this spring for free concerts on the patio at the WCPAC! Enjoy the musical stylings of guitarist and singer Joe Hand! Limited seating is available, but guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy on the patio. Joe knows thousands of songs so please feel free to request a few!
Joe is a lifelong musician, producer, recording artist and writer. A multi-instrumentalist and graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston MA, he has been making music professionally for over 35 years on stage and in studios all over the world. Joe owned a studio on music row from 1998-2008, and was the “man behind the curtain” for more than a few platinum recording artists including Linkin’ Park and many other artists that can’t be named. His current study is electric guitar, and Joe’s latest releases include “Million Million Years” and a fabulous “Latin Medley” that covers a LOT of guitar ground. When he’s not buying and selling and trading guitars, he’s playing them. Joe recently moved back to Nashville from Central Florida, and is working on many new projects. Learn more at www.joehand.com.
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30pm, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11

Kings of Queen: A Queen Tribute Band
2024-05-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Kings of Queen: A Queen Tribute Band – The Franklin Theatre
“The Kings of Queen” has been selling out venues nationwide and is considered one of the country’s most Top Rated Queen tribute bands. This fierce foursome is fronted by Emo Alaeddin, known for the looks and voice of Freddy Mercury, but also the flair, the moves, and the replica outfits. They’re most known for their ability to bring true 4-part harmonies to the stage without the use of auto tune, harmonizers or backing tracks.
If you’re looking for the sound, energy, look, and feel of Queen, then the “Kings of Queen” is the band for you!

Meet the Astronomer Talk + Telescope Viewing
2024-05-23 20:00 | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Meet the Astronomer Talk + Telescope Viewing – Vanderbilt University Dyer Observatory, Brentwood – May 23, 2024
The series: An astronomer or scientist discusses a topic of current interest. The talks are geared to the general adult public and typically feature graphics and videos or demonstrations.
Tonight’s presenter: Vanderbilt’s Erika Grundstrom.
Topic: Amazing Moons!
Throughout much of human history, there was only one moon. Now we know of at least 600 (if we’re counting dwarf planet and asteroid moons). We’ll look at some of the most fascinating worlds in the Solar System, especially ones we could consider “ocean worlds,” and investigate how we know what we know. Maybe we’ll touch on some famous fictional moons!
Telescope viewings follow when weather permits.
LIVESTREAM the talk for free: https://dyer.vanderbilt.edu/
A PROMO CODE is available for Vanderbilt students for free tickets. Please email the organizer from your vanderbilt.edu email to get the active code. Others may register without the code.
Tickets for Meet the Astronomer often sell out quickly, so please plan accordingly.
Image credit: NASA, ESA, and STScI

Arrington Vineyards Memorial Day Weekend
2024-05-24 16:30 - 2024-05-27 16:00 | Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington, TN, 37014, United States
Arrington Vineyards is hosting food trucks and Music in the Vines on Memorial Day Weekend – Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday!

Friday 5/24 – 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Jazz: 9 Volt Romeo & Bluegrass: Eli Fox Band – Food Truck Friday – Food Trucks: Little Cancun Cantina & Chang Noi Thai-Lao.
Saturday 5/25 – 3 PM – 7 PM – Music in the Vines – Jazz: Andrew Carney and the Essentials & Bluegrass: Howlin’ Brothers – Food Trucks: Mac Shack & Los Tacos Mexican Grill.
Sunday 5/26 – 3 PM – 7 PM – Music in the Vines – Jazz: The Lilliston Effect & Bluegrass: Down River Collective – Food Trucks: Pie Town Tacos & Pasta Galifi.
Monday 5/27 – 12 PM – 4 PM – Jazz: 9 Volt Romeo – Food Trucks: Cousins Maine Lobster & Pie Town Tacos.

Mitch Rossell
2024-05-24 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Mitch Rossell – The Franklin Theatre
Mitch Rossell’s career is booming. His prolific songwriting and unique artistry have not only won over hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners across streaming services but also caught the attention of Country music legend, Garth Brooks. Rossell joined Garth Brooks on his 2022 stadium tour with just an acoustic guitar, winning over thousands of new fans every night. In addition to opening for Brooks nationwide, Rossell has also written four of Brooks’ singles, including “Ask Me How I Know,” which he wrote by himself, landing his first #1 single.
The landmark moments haven’t stopped there for Rossell. In December of 2022, Mitch received a surprise introduction from Garth Brooks at his Grand Ole Opry debut, where he performed his singles “Son” and “All I Need To See.” With another standing ovation in the books, Mitch’s original music continues to capture the hearts of many, garnering over 103 million all-time streams with songs like “All l Need To See”, “2020” and “Ran into You” feat. Trisha Yearwood – which contributed over 44 million streams on Spotify alone.

Lead Singers of Classic Rock: Tommy DeCarlo and Jason Scheff
2024-05-31 18:00 - 21:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Jason Scheff & Tommy DeCarlo | The Franklin Theatre

Jason Scheff and Tommy DeCarlo team up for a night of unforgettable classic rock music spanning the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. This musical tribute features two great sets of classic hits with the timeless ballads of CHICAGO and the guitar-driven rock music of BOSTON!

Jolene & the Homewreckers
2024-05-31 20:00 - 23:00 | THE POND IN FRANKLIN, 595 Hillsboro Rd, # 321, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Are you also glad that flare bottom jeans and mullets are back?
Do you love classic old school 90s country feels? [we didn’t use a plural form of this word back then]
Head to The Pond located in the last little bit of Franklin that still looks exactly the same as it did when Mr. Gatti’s was there. Plus a Starbucks, but those spread like kudzu, what are you gonna do….
A stacked lineup of opening acts including Madison Grumbles, Lauren Balthrop, and Stevie Rae Stevens will each bring their own unique blends of Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, Phoebe Bridgers vibes to their original sets. Followed by local fav Red Clark – as true classic country as you can get!
Jolene & the Homewreckers bring it all together with a full band featuring the fabulous acts who opened the show, covering their favorite artists inspiring their sounds with tracks from Sheryl Crow and Fleetwood Mac.
And find yourself singing along to songs you didn’t know you didn’t even know yet from Jolene’s original repertoire.
Most recently playing the Main Street Festival and off the road with Rodney Crowell – and YEP – named after the song, her dad Donivan Cowart was Dolly’s sound engineer!
Jolene has built a fun jam, dance, & singalong show that is nostalgic and entertaining!
Friday, May 31
8-11pm
The Pond
595 Hillsboro Rd #321
Franklin, Tennessee

Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute
2024-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Sail On plays all of the Beach Boys’ classic hits, plus some treasures from the band’s brilliant extended catalog, recreating the soundtrack to an Endless Summer completely live and in rich detail.You’ll hear the band’s greatest hits like “Little Deuce Coupe,” “409,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Good Vibrations,” “Barbara Ann,” “Surfin’ USA,” and “California Girls” plus so many more!

2024 Radnor in the Round
2024-06-02 15:30 | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
This family-friendly songwriter event will be held at Dyer Observatory in Brentwood, Tennessee, on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Tickets are for car passes with up to eight passengers. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. and the music starts at 5:00 p.m. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair and picnic. All event proceeds will provide support to Radnor Lake State Natural Area.

Jazz on the Courtyard with Lisa Stewart & her Jazz Combo
2024-06-02 16:00 - 17:45 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy the sultry sounds of Jazz on the Courtyard with Lisa Stewart and her jazz combo! Originally from Mississippi, Nashville-based jazz singer Lisa Stewart will take you back in time to the jazz clubs of New York City in the 1940s. Raised on the blues and gospel music, Lisa brings a little bit of country flair to her performance of well-known jazz standards and songs from The Great American Song Book.
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase on site. Outdoor seating will not be provided, but guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets or a picnic to enjoy during the performance. Restrooms and additional seating will be available inside the Williamson County Performing Arts Center. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held inside at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center with seating provided for all in attendance.

2024 Brentwood Summer Concert Series
2024-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Brentwood Summer Concert Series – June 2nd, 6 PM to 8 PM – The WannaBeatles
Summers in Brentwood have always included Sunday night concerts at Crockett Park! The City of Brentwood excited to kick off the 2024 season on June 2nd with The WannaBeatles. Next up, June 9th features A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band. The fourth annual BrentFest will feature Spazmatics and Cruizin Keys Dueling Pianos on June 22nd, along with a beer garden, various food trucks, and a kids fun zone. The Downtown Band will perform on July 4th for Brentwood’s Red, White, and Boom Celebration.
The 2024 Summer Concert Series will mark the 35th year for the annual concert series. We want to thank our sponsors, bands, the local business community, residents, and city staff who make the summer concerts a success year after year!
Food Trucks
Sunday, June 2

Bradley’s Creamery
Blue Monkey Shaved Ice
Little Cancun On The Go
Smokin’ Buttz
Hoss’ Loaded Burgers

19 Miles to Musis Row: Phil Barton
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:45 | Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN, 37069-1430, United States
Phil Barton is an Australian songwriter living in Nashville, Tennessee. He had his first No. 1 with the Lee Brice smash, A Woman Like You. This song led to a Music Row Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year, and NSAI award for one of the coveted “Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written”.
Recently, Phil co-produced a children’s album called Prayed For This Day for Chrissy Metz’s new children’s book “When I Talk To God”. He is also a co-writer on all 11 tracks of this record. He has I’ve Gotten Goodout on Universal Music Group’s recording artist Priscilla Block. Barton also landed the title track on recording Arista/Records artist Matt Stell’s, Better Than That EP.
Along with his success in American Country Music, Phil has had multiple Top Ten singles in Canada with artists like Tim Hicks, Chad Brownlee, The Washboard Union, Jojo Mason, and Meghan Patrick. In Australia, he has also had cuts with Lee Kernaghan, Missy Lancaster, Busby Marou, Jai Waetford, The Wolfe Brothers, Reigan, and more.

Stable Songwriter Series
2024-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Stable Songwriter Series serves as the premier intimate writer round in the heart of Franklin, Tennessee’s historic Main Street. Hosted by Singer/Songwriter Bridgette Tatum, our mission as a team is to support the community through various charitable organizations, to honor the craft of songwriters, and to connect other surrounding areas of Middle Tennessee with our Stable Reserve Spirits.
Come experience a hand crafted singer/songwriter and cocktail experience. Each month will feature both veteran and on the horizon songwriters for a truly unique experience. Enjoy the stories and songs as well as a few “extras”. Our brand is as important as our entertainment, and we are proud to represent them both richly.
Join us as we celebrate songwriters, their music, and the nonprofit community!
June 4 – 7 PM to 9 PM
“On-The-Horizon” Songwriters
Emma Zinck & Seth Michael
Veteran Songwriters
Bridgette Tatum & Matt Waren

Writer’s Round
2024-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Company Distilling at Thompson’s Station, 1557 Thompson Station Rd W., Thompson s Station, TN, 37179-9253, United States
Join us Thursday, June 6th from 5-8pm during CMA Fest Week for a Writers’ Round with some of our most featured artists at Company Distilling in Thompson’s Station!
Featured Artists Include:
– Olin Wallace
– Kyle Swart
– Brooks Huntley
– The Moonlight Grahams
– The Late Bloomers
– Jo Yaege

Music in the Park
2024-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | McEwen Northside Central Park, 4031 Aspen Grove Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Bring a blanket and enjoy live music from different artists at Music on the Lawn on select Thursdays from 6–8 p.m.

Southall Summer Sounds Series
2024-06-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Get down with Ricky Ray and the Kemosabe’s as they let loose with your favorite blues and country songs (they wrote/recorded a bunch of them). This trio features some of the best guitar and harmonica playing you’re going to hear in Nashville.
As you arrive amid the lush and rolling hills of historic Franklin, Tennessee, you find yourself breathing more deeply, feeling more at ease. It’s as though you’ve been transported to a simpler time, when the pace of life was more mindful, more deliberate. A vast expanse of farmland—325 acres—surrounds you, with greenhouses on one side, and rows of heritage crops, orchards, and gardens on the other.

Charles Esten
2024-06-07 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Charles Esten – The Franklin Theatre
Global entertainer Charles Esten delivers his signature “loose, rough-cut country,” according to Billboard, to much acclaim with independent debut album, Love Ain’t Pretty. With Grammy.com hailing, “the album is the purest representation of his artistry possible,” Forbes further praises his 14-song co-write as “written with the wisdom and breadth that comes with time, Esten captures the dimensions of love, loss, growth, and hope.” Surpassing 21 MILLION streams to date, he’s a 2018 Guinness World Records title holder for the “Most consecutive weeks to release an original digital single by a music act” after releasing 54 original songs once a week for 54 straight weeks. He’s made over 170 appearances at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry and performed multiple headline tours in the U.S., Germany, Amsterdam, and U.K., further embarking on his LOVE AIN’T PRETTY TOUR worldwide this spring. A longtime storyteller as an artist-songwriter and actor, he’s popularly known for his roles as “Ward Cameron” on Netflix’s Outer Banks and “Deacon Claybourne” in ABC/CMT’s Nashville. In addition, Esten serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Light The Night Walk, and is a board member and volunteer for Musicians On Call.
