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Encanto: The Sing Along Film Concert
2022-08-09 19:30 (America/Chicago) | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
From the Disney movie that is warming hearts all over the world, Disney Concerts and Live Nation bring you Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert, where Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award® winning film comes to life in a one-of-a-kind concert event, featuring the entire feature-length film and an on-stage band celebrating all the record-breaking hit songs from the beloved soundtrack.
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The Petersens
2022-08-11 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Petersens are an Americana roots band featuring tight family harmonies and an uplifting and authentic music experience. They are known worldwide for their YouTube videos which have more than 150 million views. Their top-rated Branson show has been running for twelve seasons and they have toured throughout Ireland, Finland, Canada, and the United States. The intimate setting of the Franklin Theatre combined with the family harmony and music makes An Evening with The Petersens a show that cannot be missed.
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Williamson County Fair
2022-08-12 18:00 - 23:55, 2022-08-13 10:00 - 23:59 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Williamson County Fair is Fun for All Ages!
At the Williamson County Fair, it is our mission to provide a family friendly fair, promoting agriculture, bringing communities together and celebrating the traditions of Williamson County, Tennessee!
The 2022 Williamson County Fair returns to the Williamson County Ag Expo Park in Franklin, Tennessee on Friday, August 5th through Saturday, August 13th, 2022. The Williamson County Fair offers Fun for all ages for 9 days! Great food, rides, games, music and so much more! Fair favorites like the Children’s Barnyard and daily entertainment by the Piccolo Zoppe Circus, Jurassic Kingdom, XPOGO Stunt Team and RoboCars will be back this year!
Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park
4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064
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Mandy Barnett Sings The Great American Songbook
2022-08-12 20:00 - 22:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
From Patsy To Porter: Mandy Barnett Sings The Great American Songbook
Join The Franklin Theatre for a very special evening with Mandy Barnett, Grand Ole Opry member and “a torch singer in the grandest sense of the word” (Chicago Tribune), as she celebrates the Great American Songbook. With “From Patsy To Porter,” Barnett rolls seamlessly from heart-wrenching ballads to toe-tappers penned by legendary songwriters like Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and more, and recorded by a diversity of iconic artists from Patsy Cline to Billie Holiday. Barnett’s recent Songbook turns include her Every Star Above project, showcasing standards featured on Holiday’s Lady In Satin and named one of the best albums of 2021 by Variety magazine, and Barnett’s duet with Great American Songbook Ambassador Michael Feinstein on his 2022 Gershwin Country album. Of Barnett, Feinstein says, “Few singers have the gifts inhabiting the soul of Mandy Barnett. Her blessed voice connects to the truth of every note she sings. She’s simply one of my favorite voices.”
Called the “Nashville Sound Chanteuse” (Music Row) and “the Judy Garland of our time” (American Songwriter), Barnett has built a reputation for her commanding voice and unwavering devotion to classic country and popular standards. Barnett has enchanted listeners around the globe with her world-class vocals and musical chameleon qualities. A Tennessee Music Pathways historical marker in Barnett’s Tennessee hometown honors her contributions in making Tennessee the “Soundtrack of America.” Of this singer’s singer, songwriter’s dream, and audience favorite, renowned songwriter/artist Jimmy Webb states simply, “Mandy Barnett has a voice for the ages.”
Barnett first gained national notice as the original star of the jukebox musical Always…Patsy Cline at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. She is the only actress to have played the role of Cline on the stage where Cline’s legend began.
Barnett’s music has been featured in many major film and television soundtracks, including projects starring Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Martin Sheen, Reese Witherspoon, Matthew Broderick, Sigourney Weaver, Ellen Burstyn, Bill Paxton, and SpongeBob SquarePants.
Among the many publications praising Barnett’s talents, the Los Angeles Times heralds her “pipes of steel,” “big voice, and vintage sounding arrangements.” Time, People, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and other major media have likewise extolled Barnett’s superlative vocals, “natural musicality” (People), and “vocal finesse” (New York Times). USA Today calls Barnett one of Nashville’s “finest classic country and torch singers.”
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The Sinatra Experience with Dave Halston
2022-08-13 15:00 - 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
From Las Vegas to Franklin, TN — “The Sinatra Experience” — a brilliant tribute starring Dave Halston. Join us for an evening of music, fun, and a zesty lineup of Frank Sinatra’s most popular songs. This show is remarkably authentic. Performing with the original music arrangements, Halston brings the Sinatra sound and swagger to the stage with a swanky Vegas vibe.
Critics have raved about Halston’s tribute to the iconic Sinatra, calling it “stunning,” “spot-on,” and “a brilliant interpretation.” After seeing Dave perform, Frank’s widow, Barbara Sinatra, called his performance “WONDERFUL!” Like Sinatra, Dave’s natural charm is captivating. He displays a commanding stage presence while effortlessly delivering that smooth ribbon of sound. Halston does what few performers can do — a tribute to “Frank” that entertains and satisfies start to finish!

August 13 – 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
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Cash and Cline: Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline Tribute
2022-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Kellye Cash and Family, backed by the West TN Strangers, will perform the familiar tunes of Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline. Walk the line with the classics and family stories of Kellye& late Uncle, the Man in Black. Kellye’s father Roy Cash Jr., writer of I STILL MISS SOMEONE, will also perform several Cash Favorites. For 20 years, Kellye headlined in the theatrical production ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE and will mesmerize you with her rich powerful voice. Her three children will also join in on the iconic Cash and Cline tunes. The tribute will end with an arrangement of WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN that you don’t want to miss.
Adults: $25 | Seniors/Children Under 12: $22.50.
About the Williamson County Performing Arts Center
The mission of the Williamson County Performing Arts Center is to enrich, engage and entertain our community by operating as a professional and accessible venue and performance space
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Pure Prairie League
2022-08-14 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE – THE FRANKLIN THEATRE – AUGUST 14
From their beginnings in Southern Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring founding member/pedal-steel innovator John David Call, veteran bassist/rhythm guitarist Mike Reilly, drummer Scott Thompson, keyboard master Randy Harper and new members Jared Camic on bass and lead guitar ace Jeff Zona, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE continues to embellish the rich 50-year history of one of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces. As one reviewer recently wrote: “PPL’s sound combines sweet memories with edgy, contemporary muscle. Their vocals are as strong as Kentucky moonshine and the musicianship and performance skills are as sharp as a straight razor”.
Their eponymous first album – featuring the Norman Rockwell/Saturday Evening Post cover that introduced fans to PPL’s trademark cowpoke “Sad Luke” – has been hailed as a “major early influence in the emerging popularity of Country-Rock music”. Their second effort, the multiplatinum “Bustin’ Out” brought us the Craig Fuller-penned classic “Amie”, along with other gems of the genre. With “Two Lane Highway”, nine more albums and countless shows, a legacy has been forged and enriched during the ‘70s and 80’s, highlighting contributions from several noteworthy members, including co-founder George Powell, Cincinnati’s legendary Goshorn Brothers, Country Hall of Famers Gary Burr and Vince Gill, award-winning writer Jeff Wilson and a host of other guest appearances from Chet Atkins, Johnny Gimbel, Emmylou Harris, David Sanborn, Eagle Don Felder, Nicolette Larson, and many others.
Now in their sixth decade, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE continues to lead the way for the new generation of Country/Rockers such as Keith Urban, Nickel Creek, Wilco and so many others that cite PPL as a major influence. As crisp and clean as spring water and as comfortable as a well-worn cowboy shirt, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE still brings it all back home.
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Gary Morris
2022-08-19 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Gary Morris is known world-wide for his vocal mastery, able to hold audiences mesmerized and overwhelmed by the pure beauty and inspiration of his voice. His recording career garnered five #1 and 16 Top 10 singles, including “Why Lady Why,” “The Love She Found in Me” and “Baby Bye Bye.” Morris’ original rendition of the classic “Wind Beneath My Wings” won both the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music “Song of the Year” awards. Morris was also named Billboard’s “Male Artist of the Year” early in his career. At the height of his Nashville recording career, the Texas-bred tenor was tapped to play the lead role of Jean Valjean in Broadway’s epic hit “Les Misérables,” to critical acclaim. This role led to a Drama Desk Award nomination. His famous rendition of “Bring Him Home” on the platinumselling, Grammy Award-winning international cast album resulted in a Command Performance by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Additional Broadway roles include Rodolfo in the production of Puccini’s opera “La Bohéme” opposite of Linda Ronstadt.
Morris’ love of the great outdoors, combined with his respect and compassion for veterans, has resulted in his affiliation with Fly Fishers International and its Abilene Fly Fishers club. Gary’s passion for wounded veterans also motivated him to make his Mountain Spirit Ranch a place where veterans suffering from PTSD can experience the therapeutic properties of the serene sport of fly fishing to treat PTSD and other combat-related conditions. Morris has hunted on all seven continents. He also hosted a TV show on The Nashville Network called North American Sportsman, which ran for five seasons and featured many celebrity guests including Bryant Gumbel and Troy Aikman.
Whether he is melting hearts with this voice and music, amazing New York City critics with his acting, using his outdoor experience to teach others respect for the environment, or using his gifts to help our wounded service men and women through a difficult time in their lives, there is no doubt Gary Morris is impacting the world with his gifts and passion.
Morris’ most recent album is “Sense of Pride.”
AWARDS: Billboards New Male Artist of the Year 1982; ACM Single of the Year 1984 for “Wind Beneath My Wings”
To stay updated on Gary Morris, visit the following:
Website: www.garymorris.com
Facebook: Gary Morris Music
Twitter: @garymorristour
YouTube: Gary Morris
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Twilight Train: Neil Diamond Tribute
2022-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Twilight Train band honors the artistic creations and contributions of Neil Diamond with a high-energy set list of songs that keeps the music as close to the original releases as possible. Without trying to impersonate, the band strives to recreate the unique energy of a Neil Diamond show at every performance. Get on board the Train for a journey filled with familiar sounds on a trip to new memorable destinations.
Adults: $25 | Seniors/Children Under 12: $22.50.
About the Williamson County Performing Arts Center
The mission of the Williamson County Performing Arts Center is to enrich, engage and entertain our community by operating as a professional and accessible venue and performance space.

Jamey Johnson
2022-08-25 19:30 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jamey Johnson with very special guest Blackberry Smoke and Megan Moroney will perform live in Franklin at FirstBank Amphitheater on Aug 25.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 opened in 2021 bring back memorable music experiences for fans and artists.
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The Fixx
2022-08-29 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The FIXX has been heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the “MTV” era. For four decades, the style and substance of the band has always created a special connection with its audience. The FIXX’s themes are often complex, introspective and thought-provoking, but not without widespread mass appeal. The band has garnered three #1 hits, five more in the Top 5 and a dozen which reached the Top 10. With millions of albums sold worldwide, songs such as “One Thing Leads To Another,” “Red Skies” and “Saved By Zero” remain everyday staples on the playlists of the Rock, AAA and Alternative radio stations that continue to break new acts inspired by the era that The FIXX helped to define. The FIXX’s classic lineup remains intact, Cy Curnin (vocals), Jamie West-Oram (guitar), Rupert Greenall (keyboards), Dan K. Brown (bass guitar) and Adam Woods (drums).
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Songwriters at The Harpeth
2022-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Harpeth Hotel will be hosting a songwriter’s round featuring Hall of Fame writer Roger Murrah. Murrah will be joined by five-time No. 1 songwriter Mark Alan Springer, multiple CMA, ACM and Grammy award-winning producer Keith Stegall and producer, songwriter and United States Veteran Connor Myers. The community is invited to attend for an evening of songs and storytelling, and registration is required.
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Charles Esten
2022-09-03 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Charles Esten – The Franklin Theatre – September 3
Over the last few years, singer/songwriter and actor Charles Esten – best known for his roles as Ward Cameron on the NETFLIX global hit show Outer Banks, and Deacon Claybourne in ABC/CMT’s Nashville, has performed hundreds of live concerts, including multiple headline tours in the US, Germany, Amsterdam, and UK, including the Royal Albert Hall. In early 2020, his main stage performance as part of the popular Country2Country festival in Europe was cut short by the pandemic. After that, for over a year during lockdown, he entertained fans virtually with his weekly FacebookLive Quarantine Livestream that to date has drawn almost 1.5 million total views. Gradually, he has been able to resume live performances, most notably on the Grand Ole Opry, where he has made over 150 appearances to date. He was excited to open at The Ryman for Deanna Carter in November.
In his adopted hometown of Nashville, Esten serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual “Light The Night” Walk, and as a board member and volunteer for Musicians On Call. When not filming or touring, he continues to write and record his own music with over 10 million streams to date, and a 2018 Guinness World Record for releasing 54 original songs (available on iTunes, and on Spotify) once a week, for 54 consecutive weeks. He is currently working selecting some of that new music for release. In May he released a new single, WORST DAY – a duet with Julia Cole (CMT Next Women of Country, Class of ‘22) – Esten says, “This song is a flat-out upbeat banger about the joy of having that someone you love right there beside you in the good times, and even more especially, in the hard times too!”
Esten is thrilled to be returning to the Franklin Theatre!
Website www.charlesesten.com
Twitter @CharlesEsten
IG charles_esten
FB https://www.facebook.com/officialcharlesesten/

An Evening with Emily West
2022-09-04 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
For the uninitiated, Emily West is the high priestess of musical magic in Nashville’s never ending rainbow of talent. Millions know her from duets with Keith Urban, Cyndi Lauper and heart stopping performances on America’s Got Talent, but locally she is the songwriter’s favorite singer, the singer’s favorite writer, and everyone’s favorite friend. While she has sung on most stages and tv’s in the world, she hasn’t made a record in the last 5 years and never one this personal. She opened up her journals to Leroy Powell & Tim Jones (collectively known as Whiskey Wolves of the West), and constructed mini-broadway musicals. The first single from her new record, Dear Diary, is coming soon. Stay tuned to @emilywestofficial
https://www.emilywestofficial.com/
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19 Miles to Music Row with Leslie Satcher
2022-09-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN, 37069-1430, United States
Be sure to join us for 19 Miles on Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. with the incomparable Leslie Satcher. Best known for her huge hit songs “When God Fearin’ Women Get The Blues” by Martina McBride, “Troubadour” by George Strait, and the Gretchen Wilson & Merle Haggard hit “Politically Uncorrect,” Leslie Satcher’s songs have been recorded by a veritable who’s who of the music world. Her list of cuts includes Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Lee Ann Womack, Blake Shelton, Vince Gill, Reba, Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Sheila E., Ariana Grande, and dozens more. She has received multiple BMI “Million-Air” awards recognizing a song’s one-millionth airplay and her incomparable vocals contribute to an astounding number of Grammy, CMA & ACM award-winning projects.
19 Miles is a FREE community-wide event with open seating and plenty of free parking. We’ll begin with our writer’s round, followed by Inside the Hits with Leslie Satcher. We’ll see you there.
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Mary Gauthier
2022-09-07 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Mary Gauthier to perform in historic downtown Franklin at The Franklin Theatre on September 7th at 8 PM.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Mary Gauthier’s first nine albums presented extraordinary confessional songs, deeply personal, profoundly emotional pieces ranging from “I Drink,” a blunt accounting of addiction, to “March 11, 1962,” the day she was born — and relinquished to an orphanage — to “Worthy,” in which the singer finally understands she is deserving of love.
Each song on her latest album, Rifles and Rosary Beads, is a gut punch: deceptively simple and emotionally complex. All eleven songs co-written with and for wounded veterans. Eleven of the nearly four hundred songs that highly accomplished songwriters have co-written as part of Darden Smith’s five-year-old SongwritingWith:Soldiers program.
This performance will feature speacial guest, Jaimee Harris.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.
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The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan
2022-09-09 19:00 - 2022-09-11 14:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
From Friday, September 9, 2022 through Sunday, September 11, 2022, Franklin Light Opera will present The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan. Following FLO’s successful production of Pauline Viardot’s Cendrillon last season, the company is presenting a concert of favorite Gilbert and Sullivan selections from shows that are performed around the world. They include HMS Pinafore, the Mikado, Pirates of Penzance and more. Gilbert and Sullivan’s celebrated partnership produced fourteen comic operas and have inspired theatre audiences for more than one hundred years with their memorable melodies, clever lyrics and enduring social commentary. Performances will be held Friday September 9, 2022 at 7 p.m., Saturday September 10, 2022 and 7 p.m. and Sunday September 11, 2022 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults under 55, $16.50 for seniors 55 and over, and $12 for students. Tickets can be purchased through wcpactn.com
Friday, Sep. 09, 2022
7:00PM – 9:30PM
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022
7:00PM – 9:30PM
Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022
2:00PM – 4:30PM
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center
112 Everbright Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park is a part of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, a public organization benefitting the community. For additional information, visit www.wcpactn.com. You may also receive information about events and productions at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center by “liking” or following @wcpactn on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Information on all other department programs can be found at www.wcparksandrec.com or by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

20th Annual Wine on the River Nashville 2022
2022-09-10 15:00 - 19:00 | Riverfront Park, 100 1st Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37201, United States
Wine on the River is Nashville’s Largest Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Festival
Enjoy samples from over 200 different wine, beer and spirits on hand for tasting. Live music, food available for purchase and great people watching along the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. You won’t want to miss this!
20th Annual Wine on the River Nashville – September 10, 2022 from 3 PM – 7 PM.
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Brews & Grooves: a concert benefitting Waves, Inc.
2022-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Curio Brewing Company, 216 Noah Drive, Suite 140, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join Waves for an evening of music featuring original songs and covers by Sam Blasko and Rachel LaRen. Sam and Rachel will be accompanied by adults supported at Waves. This new and exciting event will take place at Curio Brewing Company in Franklin, TN.
The food truck, Ginger Pig will be available in the parking lot of Curio Brewing Co. for purchase to attendees as well as beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic, must 21 years of age and older to drink alcohol) for purchase. ONE drink (alcoholic or not) will be included with ticket purchase.
Waves is excited to welcome Sam and Rachel to headline this event. Both artists are talented songwriters and up-and-coming country artists with strong hometown roots.
Sam Blasko is a firecracker from Youngstown, OH that moved to Nashville to pursue her passion for songwriting. She recently released two singles, “Buying Houses,” and “Call my Bluff.” (Find her on all streaming platforms). Sam recently landed herself on stage at The Bluebird Cafe after winning the Golden Pick and has an NSAI (Nashville Songwriter Association) Honorable Mention.
Rachel LaRen is making her home state of Texas very proud with her recent EP release, “Cowboys Don’t Change.” (Find her on all streaming platforms). Rachel has been featured on KOXE & KCKLE radio stations, Texas Country Now & debuted at #12 on Texas Music Pickers.

Become a sponsor

Be part of Waves, Inc.’s Brews & Grooves event taking place on Sept. 15 at Curio Brewing Company as a sponsor. As a sponsor, your organization will be featured in promotional material and will receive a number of tickets to the event. Each ticket includes one beverage from Curio Brewing. To receive a sponsorship form, please email sdavis@wavesinc.com.
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Summer Shakespeare Festival
2022-09-15 19:00 - 2022-09-18 21:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Presented by the Nashville Shakespeare Festival & Kennie Playhouse Theatre
Join us just outside of Nashville in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee as we bring TWO of the greatest playwrights of all time to Academy Park! This will mark the 6th year that Nashville Shakes has toured its summer festival to Williamson County.
5:30pm INSIGHT
5:30pm Vendors open
6:00pm Pre-show Entertainment
6:50 – ApCo Performance (Cymbeline only)
7:00pm Main Performance
General Admission is FREE
More information at https://www.nashvilleshakes.org/franklin-shakes
Schedule:
August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean
September 15-16, Directed by Chuck Smith
in collaboration with Kennie Playhouse Theatre
(Rated MA)
William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline
September 17-18, Directed by Leah Lowe
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Mozart and Friends Concert
2022-09-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 136 3rd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A harp quintet concert, featuring Mozart’s beloved Concerto for Flute and Harp
A Nashville Symphony musician, Sarasota Orchestra musician, touring Broadway musician, and entrepreneurial chamber musicians take the stage for a beautiful evening of classical music.
Harp quintet is a rare occurrence, so seize this opportunity to experience some rarely-performed repertoire…in addition to Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp, arranged for the instrumentation!
ARTISTS:
Madeline Cawley, FLUTE
Hannah Cope Johnson, HARP
Hannah Sorrells Tyler, VIOLIN
Tony Parce, VIOLA
Grace Hartman Parce, CELLO
This event is presented by Harvest Arts, LLC.
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Muscle Shoals to Main Street - Songwriters Night
2022-09-22 19:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Legendary and award-winning songwriters and performers, bringing an intimate evening of acoustic entertainment to downtown Franklin

Legendary and award-winning songwriters and performers will be traveling from Muscle Shoals to Main Street in Historic downtown Franklin for a night of music. The songwriters lineup for this event includes Gary Baker, Lenny LeBlanc and Phillip White.
Gary Baker: Back to Your Heart – Backstreet Boys; I’m Already There – Lonestar – 6 weeks at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Lonestar’s 7th Number one hit; I Swear – John Michael; Montgomery/Backstreet Boys – 20 million copies sold internationally and 1995 Grammy award for Best Country Song; Livin’ in Black and White – Tracy Lawrence
Lenny LeBlanc: Falling – named BMI Billionaire song (one million or more radio plays); Falling – named one of Billboard’s all-time favorite Top 40 Hits; Above All – Dove Award Inspirational Song of the Year – Michael W. Smith; Say a Prayer – Yielded one Top 10 single; You First – co-written with Mac Macanally
Phillip White: I’m Movin’ On – Rascal Flatts – BMI Millionaire Award – over 2 million plays; I’m a Survivor – Reba McEntire – BMI Millionaire Award – over 1 million plays/Title cut on the gold album “Greatest Hits Volume III: I’m a Survivor” and “Reba #1s”/ The theme song for Reba’s TV show “Reba”; Nobody But Me –Blake Shelton – BMI Millionaire Award – over 1 million plays; He Gets That From Me – Reba McEntire – BMI Millionaire Award – over 1 million plays/ NSAI Songs I Wished I Written – voted on by other professional songwriters; Some Nights – George Strait
General Admission: $100 (EARLY BIRD PRICE of $75 ends August 31st)
VIP Seating ~ Includes meet and greet with songwriters after the show, and one complementary glass of Champagne/Wine: $150 (EARLY BIRD PRICE of $125 ends August 31st)
*Cash Bar and Select Menu will be offered during the show.
DOORS OPEN: 6:30pm
SHOW: 7:00pm (approx. 90-minute show)

Amy Ray Band
2022-09-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Amy Ray Band – The Franklin Theatre
A lot of artists defy categorization. Some do so because they are tirelessly searching for the place they fit, while others are constantly chasing trends. Some, though, are genuinely exploring and expressing their myriad influences. Amy Ray belongs in the latter group. Pulling from every direction — Patty Griffin to Patti Smith, Big Star to Bon Iver — Ray’s music might best be described as folk-rock, though even that would be a tough sell, depending on the song.
Ray’s musical beginnings trace back to her high school days in Atlanta, Georgia, when she and Emily Saliers formed the duo that would become the Indigo Girls. Their story started in 1981 with a basement tape called “Tuesday’s Children” and went on to include a deal with Epic Records in 1988, a Grammy in 1990, and nearly 20 albums over more than 30 years.
Rooted in shared passions for harmony and justice, the Indigo Girls have forged a career that combines artistry and activism to push against every boundary and box anyone tries to put them in. As activists, they have supported as many great causes as they can, from LGBTQ+ rights to voter registration, going so far as to co-found an environmental justice organization, Honor the Earth, with Winona LaDuke in 1993. As artists, they have dipped their toes into a similar multitude of waters — folk, rock, country, pop, and more — but the resulting releases are always pure Indigo.
Ray’s six solo sets — and three live albums — have charted even wider seas, from the political punk of 2001’s Stag to the feminist Americana of 2018’s Holler. Each effort seems to lean into her influences in different ways, whether it’s the Allman Brothers or the Carter Family. One album finds the Butchies on full blast, another features Alison Brown on bluegrass banjo.
Solo or duo, with a band or an orchestra, together and apart, both Ray and Saliers pour themselves into every performance, and their audiences still soak up every ounce of that generosity, spilling their own hearts and souls out as they sing along to every song. Theirs isn’t a fanbase; it’s a family.
www.amy-ray.com
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2022 Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
2022-09-24 11:00 - 2022-09-25 20:30 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival – Franklin, Tennessee
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, experience and the desire to create an authentic music festival.
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival offers a diverse, renowned lineup of Rock & Roll, Americana, Alt-Country, Bluegrass, Jazz, Indie, Gospel, Pop & Blues. The festival has grown in its eight years to double down on the music programming, with six stages and heralded lineups year after year, and has expanded its cultural focus by showcasing hundreds of local artisans, restaurants, food trucks and makers that give context and authenticity to the Pilgrimage experience.
It serves great value and advantage to Pilgrimage that so many talented musicians and industry folks live in such close proximity. Pilgrimage always has surprises on stage that include guest appearances, acoustic performances, and unique pairings. Pilgrimage freely mixes genres and musical styles to create an intentionally diverse music experience throughout the day so you can see all of your favorites and discover new ones.
Pilgrimage has always presented itself as family friendly which means kids are welcomed and encouraged to experience festival culture at young age. Specifically, at the Lil’ Pilgrims Area with Grammy award winning producer, Ralph Covert, kids experience numerous activities, renowned artists, and are presented musical talent at a high level that has underscored a commitment to the “all ages” experience.
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is Saturday and Sunday, September 24-25, 2022, at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee. Every ticket purchased supports MusiCares and The Friends of Franklin Parks.

When performances wrap and the lights come back on, guests can conveniently head back into the heart of downtown Franklin, within walking distance from the Park at Harlinsdale, to imbibe the best of the town’s bars and restaurants, retail shops, and great weekend lineup of nighttime shows and events.
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Music in the Meadow
2022-09-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Music in the Meadow – Featuring Thom Schuyler, Tony Arata, J. Fred Knobloch, and Jelly Roll Johnson.
Pack some chairs or a blanket and a picnic dinner, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl’s Hill for music in our meadow. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot (or reserve one of our picnic tables), visit the Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls, and go for a hike!
Gate opens at 5:30 pm. Music starts at 7 pm.

Individual Ticket: $25/person
Carload registration: $125/car (up to 6 people)
Reserved picnic table: $100 (quantities limited; seats 4-6)

An Intimate Evening with Caitlyn Smith, Ingrid Andress and Lainey Wilson
2022-09-26 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Join The Franklin Theatre for an intimate evening with Caitlyn Smith, Ingrid Andress and Lainey Wilson benefiting the CMA Foundation.
Learn more about the CMA Foundation here: https://cmafoundation.org
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Buddy Jewell
2022-09-29 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Buddy Jewell – The Franklin Theatre – September 29
America chose Buddy Jewell as the very first winner of the USA Network’s hit reality show “Nashville Star”. Buddy was the true viewer favorite from the very beginning, capturing 65% of the nationwide voting and beating out 11 other contestants, most notably, Miranda Lambert, by over 2 million votes on the final episode. He and America have been involved in a love affair ever since.
His self-titled Columbia Records debut release landed at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts, was certified GOLD later that same year and garnered two back-to-back top five hits with “Sweet Southern Comfort” and “Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey’s Song)” Both tunes are RIAA certified 1 million radio air plays.
Buddy has been recognized by the Grammy’s, ACM, CMA, ABC Radio Networks, ICMA, ICGMA and CMT with multiple awards and nominations. In 2011, he won the International Country Gospel Music Association’s “Entertainer of the Year” and “Crossover Artist of the Year” awards. In 2015, he was inducted into the Arkansas Entertainer’s Hall of Fame. In 2018, his #1 Christian Country hit, “I’m There”, won the ICMA “Song of the Year” and in April 2019, Buddy won ICMA “Male Vocalist of the Year”.
http://buddyjewell.com/
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Better Business Bureau's 4th Annual Songwriter's Night
2022-09-30 17:30 - 21:30 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Don’t miss the 4th Annual Songwriter’s Night with performances by Mackenzie Carpenter, Wyatt McCubbin & Tony Lane & cohost Danielle Breezy

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Advisory Committees for Better Business Bureau of Middle TN & Southern KY, we are excited to present BBB’s 4th Annual Songwriter’s Night that raises money to support small businesses. Last year, BBB launched the Small Business Grant program In Honor of B.J. Howard to offer financial support to small businesses in our community. We awarded 11 businesses affected by tornadoes, flooding and COVID with grants totaling over $16,000. There is no doubt, small businesses are the heart of our community and being able to give back in a time of crucial need is an honor.
After a two-year hiatus, we are excited to continue the success of Songwriter’s Night on Friday, September 30th at The Factory at Franklin. We have three amazing songwriters lined up: Mackenzie Carpenter, Wyatt McCubbin, and Tony Lane in addition to co-host Danielle Breezy, WKRN Channel 2’s Chief Meteorologist.
In addition to the amazing performances, you’ll also enjoy great food, drinks, bidding on live and silent auction items, and an opportunity to donate to support local small businesses.

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Elton John & Tim Rice’s AIDA: In Concert
2022-09-30 20:00 - 2022-10-01 20:00 | Tennessee Performing Arts Center – TPAC, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Music by Elton John; Lyrics by Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang
An enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh’s daughter, Amneris. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people. Aida and Radames’ love for one another becomes a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.
Dates: September 30 – October 1, 2022
Location of Event: TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37243.
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