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The Movie Gang Presents: Pitch Perfect
2023-02-15 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Aca-scuse me? The Barden Bellas are coming to the Franklin Theatre? That’s right Pitches! The day After Valentines Day! The Movie Gang Presents PITCH PERFECT on Wednesday, February 15th, to celebrate Singles Awareness Day! Whether you have or haven’t seen this movie before, this event will be how you want to experience it. We are taking the laugh out loud comedy and bringing it to life. Lights! Sing Alongs! Even live acapella music!
The mega talented sister group Cimorelli will be performing live acapella songs onstage about 20 minutes before the movie starts! So get there at doors and get ready for a good time!
Also! Franklin’s own TRIPLE CROWN BAKERY will be making microphone cookies! Get there early enough to snag one before they run out! See you February 15th for an aca-mazing night!
Doors will open at 6:30pm and the movie will start at 7:30pm.
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Songwriters at The Harpeth
2023-02-16 19:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join Hall of Fame Songwriter Roger Murrah as he hosts a night of hit makers sharing music and stories at The Harpeth in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Featuring Keith Stegall, Jimmy Melton, Connor Myers, and Roger Murrah.

ROGER MURRAH
With hit songs spanning four decades and dozens of airplay and achievement awards, Roger Murrah is one of Nashville’s most prolific songwriters and successful independent music publishers. His respect as a writer was gained through the years due to his songs being known for more than just a hook-line or a catchy melody. He writes with insight and understanding about the entire range of human experience, from the loving commitment of Al Jarreau’s Grammy-nominated “We’re In This Love Together”, to the emotional homecoming of the Oakridge Boy’s “Ozark Mountain Jubilee” and the “audio-biography” of Waylon Jennings’ A Man Called Hoss.
Personally, Roger Murrah is more like the people in his songs than those at his level of success. He is a soft-spoken man of humility and moral conviction. He grew up on the family farm in Athens, Alabama with four brothers and a sister. While serving in the Army in 1968, Murrah signed on as a staff writer with the acclaimed, Muscle Shoals music publisher/producer Rick Hall. Following his military service, he and some partners opened a recording studio in Huntsville, Alabama. It was there that he met industry veteran Bobby Bare, the recording artist and music publisher who would give Murrah his first major break. In 1972 he moved to Nashville to sign with Bare’s Return Music. In 1973, Murrah married the former Kitty Goodman of Huntsville and had his first nationally charted song, “It’s Raining In Seattle,” recorded by Wynn Stewart. He credits Kitty with being a very positive influence in his life, as well as the ideal support for his career.
By 1978 Murrah was on the staff of award-winning songwriter Bill Rice’s Magic Castle Music. The successful songs continued with Mel Tillis’ recording of “Southern Rains” (Murrah’s first #1 song), Conway Twitty’s “A Bridge That Just Won’t Burn”, Steve Wariner’s “Life’s Highway” and the Oak Ridge Boys’ “Ozark Mountain Jubilee”. Then in 1981, Al Jarreau recorded and released “We’re In This Love Together”, which became an international jazz/pop hit and a BMI Multi-Million-Air Award winner for Murrah.
In 1984 Murrah signed with Tom Collins Music. His string of successes continued with “Hearts Aren’t Made to Break (They’re Made To Love)”, by Lee Greenwood, “It Takes A Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)”, “Crazy Love” and “Bridges And Walls”, three of five Oak Ridge Boys’ hits to his credit. During those days, Murrah broke new ground by co-writing with Waylon Jennings, the late singer’s life story, A Man Called Hoss. The Jennings album yielded two more hit songs for Murrah, “Rough and Rowdy Days” and “If Ole Hank Could Only See Us Now”. In addition to those songs, Murrah’s writing credits include “Where Corn Don’t Grow”, recorded by Travis Tritt and Waylon Jennings, two hits in a row by Alabama entitled “Southern Star” and “High Cotton”, Ronnie Milsap’s “Stranger Things Have Happened”, Steve Wariner’s “When I Could Come Home To You”, John Anderson’s “Somebody Slap Me” and the Grammy/CMA Song Of The Year nominated “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” recorded by Alan Jackson.
In 1990 Murrah formed Murrah Music Corporation. Within two years, the company had achieved the position of Billboard Magazine’s Independent Publisher of the Year. The firm continued to flourish with activity including another hit song for Alabama entitled “I’m In A Hurry (And Don’t Know Why)”, Tanya Tucker’s “Two Sparrows In A Hurricane”, “It’s A Little Too Late” and “A Memory Like I’m Gonna Be”; Wynonna’s “Only Love”, and Clay Walker’s “If I Could Make A Living Out Of Loving You”. Other hit records the company has enjoyed are Academy Country Music Songs of the Year, “I’m Movin’ On”, recorded by Rascal Flatts and “Keeper Of The Stars”, recorded by Tracy Byrd.
Reba McEntire’s “He Gets That From Me”, Blaine Larson’s “How Do You Get That Lonely”, Blake Shelton’s “Goodbye Time”, Sammy Kershaw’s “National Working Woman’s Holiday”, Kenny Chesney’s “When I Close My Eyes”, Reba McEntire’s “I’m A Survivor”, Mark Chesnutt’s “She Was”, Martina McBride’s Where Would You Be” as well as “Can’t Keep Going On And On” recorded by Take 6 on their Grammy winning album Join The Band. Along with the company’s chart activity with Billy Currington’s “Good Directions”, Luke Bryan’s “All My Friends Say”, “We Rode In Trucks” and “Country Man”. In 2007, Murrah Music was Nashville’s first independent publisher to make Billboard Magazines’ Top 10 Music Publisher’s Media Base Airplay Chart.
Murrah’s commitment extends to the music industry and community as well. He served two consecutive terms as president of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), where he is credited with exemplary leadership that guided the organization to the respectable and professional standing that it still enjoys today. During his second term as president of NSAI, Murrah was also elected chairman of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation, where he served a total of 5 terms. He has served on the boards of the Country Music Association, Biblical Resource Center & Museum President on the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Board of Governors, as well as a three-term Governor’s appointee to the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Advisory Council. Murrah is an alumnus of Leadership Music.
A 2005 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame himself and a recipient of a Bronze Star induction into the Walk of Fame of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Murrah is also listed among Broadcast Music Incorporated’s celebrated Songwriter(s) of the Year and Songwriter(s) of the Decade. In 1997, he was also honored when Resolution HJR 355 was passed by both houses of the Alabama State Legislature and signed by the state’s governor, commending Murrah for an “Outstanding Professional Career”.

KEITH STEGALL
For multiple CMA, ACM and Grammy awarding winning producer, Keith Stegall, music has always been a huge part of his life. His father, Bob Stegall, was an artist on Abbott Records in 1950’s and played steel guitar for the legendary country singer Johnny Horton.
A chance meeting during his college years with another famous Texan, Kris Kristofferson, inspired Keith to move to Music City.
“Show me what you got!” Kris told Keith backstage at a Kristofferson show. Keith played a couple songs, which prompted Kristofferson to remark “Son, you need to get your ass to Nashville and hang out with other writers. They will break you down and make you the best you can be.”
Keith took the advice to heart, three months after his arrival in 1978, Keith co-wrote his first hit, Dr. Hooks’ 1980 smash “Sexy Eyes.” Soon after, Helen Reddy, The Commodores, Johnny Mathis, and many others rushed to record Keith’s songs. Most notable was Al Jarreau’s huge hit “We’re In This Love Together.”
Eventually Keith signed a record deal with Capitol Records and later Epic Records. He released a pair of albums in the early 1980s with minor chart success. “Because I grew up in the studio,” Keith recalls, “the mistake I made was they told me to produce myself.” The upside, he says, was he learned how to produce other artists by producing himself.
In the midst of trying to get his own artist career off the ground, a struggling nightclub singer named Randy Ray asked Keith to produce an independent album to sell at his local gigs. The project led to Keith producing the standout songs “On The Other Hand” and “Reasons I Cheat” on the singer’s epochal debut, Storms of Life, under the singer’s new moniker, Randy Travis.
The success of Storms of Life convinced Keith that a life behind the scenes was more suited for him. “I wasn’t able to accomplish what I wanted to do until I became a producer,” Keith says. “When I did, I told myself, `this is where I belong.’ ”
Meanwhile, a friend and songwriting partner asked Keith to produce a tape to play for record companies in hopes of getting a record deal. That friend, Alan Jackson, would go on to sell over 50 million records and have 35 number one hits with Keith in the producer’s chair. Keith continued collaborating with Jackson, co-writing such hits as “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” and “Dallas.”
In 1992, Keith received an offer to head Mercury Nashville’s A&R department and a chance to release another album as an artist. “I thought this is not my gig. I’ve spent half my life fighting with record labels,” recalled Keith. “Alan (Jackson) said, ‘Half the reason I wanted to work with you is that you are an artist and you understand.” So reminiscent of Chet Atkins years earlier at RCA, Keith became an artist and executive at Mercury Records. His subsequent 1996 Mercury debut Passages was critically acclaimed.
In 1997, Keith teamed up with legendary songwriter Dan Hill (“Sometimes When We Touch”). The collaboration quickly yielded two number one records: Sammy Kershaw’s “Love Of My Life” and Mark Wills’ “I Do (Cherish You).” Shortly after Wills recorded “I Do,” the platinum selling pop act 98 Degrees heard the song and included it on their sophomore album 98 Degrees And Rising, as well as on the soundtrack to the 1999 Julia Roberts film Notting Hill. The song became one of the group’s biggest hits reaching the top 5 in the CHR and AC charts.
1999 saw Stegall working with country music legend, George Jones. The album, Cold Hard Truth went Gold and included the Grammy award winning track “Choices.” Three more albums with Jones followed including an album featuring another country music legend, Merle Haggard.
In late 2006, Keith was invited to a show by an unsigned band out of Georgia called the Zac Brown Band. “Zac had already been passed around Nashville a little bit. He had been Nashville’d to death,” according to Keith.
Just as he’d been for Alan Jackson, Keith Stegall was the absolutely ideal producer and mentor for the Zac Brown Band. Seemingly going counter to all the 2008 Music Row rules and conventional wisdom, the first nine singles went to No. 1 on the country charts. Three platinum albums and millions of single downloads quickly followed. The group’s third album Uncaged earned Keith and the group a Grammy Award for Country Album of the Year.
Even after over fifty-five number one hits as a producer and/or songwriter, forty million airplays as a songwriter, producer of over 70 million records sold, multiple CMA and ACM awards and a Grammy award, Keith Stegall has the exact same passion as he always has, he keeps right on painting outside the lines to bring country fans, radio, and artists some of the greatest music they’ve ever heard.

JIMMY MELTON
Jimmy Melton was a bluegrass sensation long before he even looked at a country song. As a teenager, Melton was a popular act at festivals and on television, playing Scruggs-style banjo. After his teen years, Jimmy turned his attention to country music, and the songwriting that had intrigued him from his youth just as the banjo had. By 1996 he had signed a writing deal with Murrah Music, which led to cowriting opportunities with legendary songwriter Harlan Howard.
Over a long career, Melton’s songs have been cut by a who’s who of Nashville stars, including Hank Williams, Jr., Mark Chesnutt, Trace Adkins, Kenny Rogers, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Joe Nichols, Daryle Singletary, Gene Watson, Chely Wright, Craig Morgan, Trent Willmon, Dierks Bentley, Dillon Carmichael, Luke Bryan, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and George Jones.

CONNOR MYERS
Born and raised in Central New Jersey, Connor Myers is a country singer/songwriter. While serving in the Marine Corps, Connor lost roughly half his hearing throughout his four years of active duty. His passion for writing country music all began when a fellow corpsman had lent him a small acoustic guitar while deployed.
After his service in the military, Connor moved back to New Jersey where he worked at a chemical plant and continued to write songs. His wife, Sarah, heard a ballad Connor wrote called “Overseas” detailing emotional struggles military families endure from separation, and she insisted they move to Nashville. While serving as a Police Officer in Franklin, Tennessee, Connor began honing his performance skills by singing at many venues in Nashville.
Connor began working with producer and songwriter, Kevin Rooney, who was a touring musician with the Rascal Flatts band. The Demo they made of Connor’s song “In My Car” caught the attention of Bruce Springsteen’s producer, Ron Aniello. Aniello partnered with Jason Wade (singer/songwriter of Lifehouse) to sign Connor to BellyKing Music. Connor is now working as an independent songwriter with artists signed to major labels in Nashville, TN.

Motor City Magic, A Motown Tribute
2023-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
WCPAC presents, Motor City Magic, A Motown Tribute

Motor City Magic pays tribute to the record label that transformed American pop music: Motown. Three vocalists and a 9-piece band will take you back in time with some of Motown’s biggest hits, including songs by top artists Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes and many more.
Adults: $25 | Seniors (55+) and Students: $22.50
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. The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is designed to showcase local talent, provide opportunities for artistic expression and entertain our community in a comfortable and professional setting.

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Clay Melton
2023-02-17 19:00 - 22:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Clay Melton at the Mockingbird Theater, Downtown Franklin
Clay Melton is quickly establishing himself as a rising star, most recently opening for Grand Funk Railroad on the Chevrolet Main Stage at the State Fair of Texas, and sharing the stage with Sir Earl Toon, of Kool & The Gang fame. Past credits also include opening for blues-legend Robert Cray and platinum-selling artist Chris Daughtry.

Forever Abbey Road
2023-02-17 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Forever Abbey Road – The Franklin Theatre
Forever Abbey Road is comprised of four 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. Forever Abbey Road has toured all over the southeastern United States and they’ve become a fan favorite at the biggest Beatles festival in the world, Abbey Road on the River. Currently, they are selling out City Winery Nashville each month with their famous Beatles brunch show. The band has 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
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.
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Freebird (The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience)
2023-02-18 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Freebird (The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience) at the Mockingbird Theater, downtown Franklin
FREEBIRD – LYNYRD SKYNYRD TRIBUTE is the World’s Premiere Tribute Band to Rock Hall of Fame legends, Lynyrd Skynyrd! It’s sure to sell out!
We will get your blood pumpin’ to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s greatest hits such as; Sweet Home Alabama, That Smell, Saturday Night Special, Gimme Three Steps, Freebird, and many more! The band is made up of six seasoned musicians of the Cleveland and Nashville music scene!

Kimbros Pickin Parlor - David Newbould, King Corduroy & Friends
2023-02-18 19:00 | The Legendary Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor, 214 S. Margin Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
David Newbould, King Corduroy & Friends in downtown Franklin at Kimbros Pickin Parlor, February 18 at 7 PM. We and our friends gonna bring it to ya. Franklin, get your hoot and holler on, be ready to dance and party like it’s 2099.
7 pm: King Corduroy
9 pm: David Newbould
11 pm: PJ & The Bear
Poster art by Dean Tomasek.
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A Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Featuring Troy Anderson
2023-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
WCPAC presents, A Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Featuring Troy Anderson

The Williamson County Performing Arts Center presents a tribute to jazz icon Louis Armstrong! Backed by some of Nashville’s finest musicians, acclaimed performer Troy Anderson brings the great ‘Satchmo’ to life on stage with the signature trumpet and hanky, the roly-poly voice, and above all, the contagious joie de vivre that made Louis Armstrong so beloved. Featuring memorable tunes like “What a Wonderful World,” “Hello Dolly,” “Mack the Knife,” and many more, this musical celebration of the legendary Louis Armstrong is not to be missed.
Adults: $25 | Seniors (55+) and Students: $22.50
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. The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is designed to showcase local talent, provide opportunities for artistic expression and entertain our community in a comfortable and professional setting.
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American Idol & Award Winner Kris Allen Live
2023-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Blackberry Meadows Farm TN, 1725 Barker Road, Thompson's Station, TN, 37179, United States
Come enjoy an intimate family-friendly evening with American Idol and Mutilple Award Winning Kris Allen in concert Saturday, February 18th, at the Lanning Family Farm (i.e. Blackberry Meadows) in Thompson’s Station, TN, just outside Nashville. As a special treat, the incredibly talented Senie Hunt will be opening for Kris.
The venue is fully heated and air-conditioned and all seating is provided with concessions available. We always offer family-friendly content in a safe, alcohol-free, tobacco-free environment.
It’s going to be a wonderful evening.
General Admission: $25 / Ages 12 and Under: $12.50 / Premium: $50
To learn more about the artists, see pictures of the venue, and to purchase your tickets, visit https://blackberry-meadows.ticketleap.com/
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Mountain Heart
2023-02-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Mountain Heart – The Franklin Theatre
Mountain Heart is the band that has been fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music can be presented and played. The band’s name has been synonymous with cutting-edge excellence in acoustic music circles since the group’s creation. Widely known throughout the music industry for continually redefining the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has gained legions of loyal fans both as a result of their superlative musicianship and just as notably, their incendiary live performances.
Mountain Heart or members have been nominated for Grammy’s, ACM, CMA awards. The band has also been nominated for and won multiple IBMA’s. They have appeared on the revered stage of the Grand Ole Opry in excess of 130 times, and have shared the stage with acts ranging from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Montgomery Gentry, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Brad Paisley to Alison Krauss, Tony Rice, The Avett Brothers, Yonder Mountain Stringband, The Punch Brothers, Levon Helm, John Fogerty and many more.
Mountain Heart’s musical virtuosity – the band is comprised of top call studio pros at every position, unmatched energy, and a keen sense of entertainment dynamics have helped them to forge a highly unique sound and stage show which appeals to an ever-growing variety of musical tastes. From large outdoor Folk music, Americana, Jam and Bluegrass festivals, to sold-out shows opening for Southern Rock icons like The Marshall Tucker Band, The Tedeshi Trucks Band or Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mountain Heart always makes an undeniable connection with an audience. This rare combination makes Mountain Heart one of the more versatile musical acts ever assembled.
Throughout the band’s storied history, members past and present have dedicated their time, talent, and creativity to the group, leading to their hard earned reputation as one of the most exciting and unforgettable live shows anywhere in the world. With a new team in place, Mountain Heart is beyond excited for this new beginning and journey ahead.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.
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Tennessee Songwriters Week Showcase
2023-02-23 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Tennessee Songwriters Week is a celebration of the songwriters and craft that put Tennessee on the map, celebrated the last full week of February each year. The goal of Tennessee Songwriters Week is to support music venues, support songwriters with live performances, drive visitation and inspire travelers to experience the state’s music stories, history, attractions and venues. Join us on February 23rd for the Middle Tennessee Showcase round. Winners from all across Middle Tennessee’s Qualifying events will compete at The Franklin Theatre for a chance to perform at the Bluebird Cafe during the finale in March.
*Note: This is a limited seating event. Get your tickets while they last!
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Grassroots of Grassland's Songwriter's Night
2023-02-24 18:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
7th Annual Grassroots of Grassland Presented by Fifth Third Private Bank
Grassroots of Grassland is Grassland Elementary’s Songwriter’s Night. We will have a night of music and a silent/online auction to raise funds for the Music, Art and other departments of Grassland Elementary. Featuring Brinley Addington, Barrett Baber, Sarah Buxton and Jerry Flowers. Each cabaret table will be sold as a package deal that will come with treats! Row A will also be sold in seats of four with treats. See you at the show!

Jason Minton Band
2023-02-24 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jason Minton Band to perform in downtown Franklin at the Mockingbird Theater & Bar, Feb 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM. The Mockingbird Theater & Bar is a live music venue located at 230 Franklin Road Bldg.6,
About Mockingbird Theater & Bar
The 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.

UNCIVIL Band and Friends!!
2023-02-25 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
UNCIVIL Band and Friends to perform in downtown Franklin at the Mockingbird Theater & Bar, Feb 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The Mockingbird Theater & Bar is a live music venue located at 230 Franklin Road Bldg.6,
Please check Mockingbird Theater to confirm the time.
About Mockingbird Theater & Bar
The 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.

Mockingbird Songwriter Series Feat. Matt Warren/Wynn Varble/& Dave Pahanish
2023-03-02 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
“Mockingbird Songwriters Series”
Featuring Matt Warren (Every Storm Runs Out of Rain- Gary Allen), Wynn Varble (Waiting On A Woman – Brad Paisley), and Dave Pahanish (Without You-Keith Urban) …these writers have many more #1 hits by other artists including Daryl Worley, Toby Keith, Jimmy Wayne and more…come hear the stories behind the songs and the artists who made them famous. 6 PM doors open, 7 PM show. This show will sell out ~ get your tickets now!

Singing in the Rain
2023-03-02 19:00 - 2023-03-04 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Classical School presents Singing in the Rain
Singin’ in the Rain is hailed as the “greatest movie musical of all time”, and the Franklin Classical School Players are pleased to present the stage adaptation of this beloved classic! Directed by Melissa Austin, with choreography by Mattie Tichenor and Miranda Mathies, Singin’ in the Rain is thrilling and entertaining for every age!
On-screen couple Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are Hollywood’s biggest stars of silent film. But with the premiere of The Jazz Singer as the first “talking picture”, studios are forced to follow suit or get left behind. The problem for Monumental Pictures is, Lina’s squeaky voice is something like nails on a chalkboard! Enter talented young actress, Kathy Seldon, who sacrifices her own career to become Lina Lamont’s onscreen voice. Audiences are not fooled for long, though, and we are reminded that, although things are not always as they seem, truth wins in the end!
The FCS Players’ production of Singin’ in the Rain features a cast and crew of 48 students, and highlights the best of dancing and singing in such numbers as “Good Morning”, “Make ‘Em Laugh”, and of course, “Singin’ in the Rain”. Families will enjoy every moment, and you will not stop humming the songs for weeks to come!
Screenplay by: BETTY COMDEN & ADOLPH GREEN
Songs by: ARTHUR FREED & NACIO HERB BROWN
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.
“Singin’ in the Rain” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
March 2 – 7 PM
March 3 – 7 PM
March 4 – 2 PM and 7 PM

MAJESTIC: A TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY
2023-03-04 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
After a sold out performance in 2022, Majestic returns to the Mockingbird Theatre in downtown Franklin on March 4, 2023! Please visit https://www.majestictribute.com to learn more about the band! Event details are below.

Jeffrey Steele and Friends
2023-03-06 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Jeffrey Steele & Friends – The Franklin Theatre
Join us for an evening to remember. The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund presents the 16th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends, an intimate evening hosted by Storme Warren & Casey LeVasseur with special guest performances by Jeffrey Steele, LOCASH, Steve Dorff, Bridgette Tatum, Phil Vassar, Silence X Noise, Preston James, Ben Burgess and more!
Jeffrey Steele and family created the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee after Steele’s 13-year-old son passed away January 28, 2007 in a tragic accident. Steele and his family are very involved with the program initiatives which support overlooked and at-risk youth in our community and beyond through programs, projects, and grants.
Special VIP reception performance by Preston James
For EXCLUSIVE VIP Seating and Sponsorship, Please contact Rondal Richardson at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee at rondal@cfmt.org or 615-321-4939
Brought to you by the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
Presented by The Davisson Family, with Support from With support from Briarpatch Farms, The Davis Family, Julie Goon, Pam & Rick Leet, The Wood Family, and The Voight Family.
Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping to make this evening possible.
**performers are subject to change based on circumstances beyond our control.**
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Martin Sexton
2023-03-08 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The real thing, people.” –Billboard
Martin Sexton returns with what RollingStone calls his “soul-marinated voice,” acoustic guitar, and a suitcase full of heartfelt songs.
The 2023 Tour takes Martin across North America in support of his latest ep 2020 Vision (produced by 3-time Grammy nominee John Alagia (Lukas Nelson, John Mayer, Dave Matthews) as well as reinventing his own classics for these critically-acclaimed solo performances.
Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, he has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. His songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex, Sprung, and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for a new experience every time.
www.martinsexton.com
Fb: officialmartinsexton
Insta: martinsexton
Twitter: martin_sexton
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Letters from Home, the 50 States Tour
2023-03-09 17:30 - 21:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Old Glory Chapter NSDAR presents
Letters from Home, the 50 States Tour
Letters From Home infuses the classic style of the USO with a witty, modern edge featuring high-energy singing and tap-dancing performances by Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann. Funny and uplifting, this is a night of theater for all generations. Letters From Home will leave you feeling great about being a human being.
Having performed 900+ shows across the world including the 75th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, Old Glory Chapter, NSDAR, is honored to host Letters From Home as the official Tennessee stop on the 50 States Tour.
Proceeds benefit the ongoing service projects of Old Glory Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Old Glory is a non-political, non-religious volunteer women’s organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, patriotism, and honoring patriots of the Revolutionary War. Serving Franklin and Williamson County since 1897.
This event includes a Silent Auction prior to the performance. See details below.
Lobby opens: 5:30pm
Silent Auction: 5:30 – 7:00pm
Performance: 7:00pm
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Paul Aldrich & Friends SPRING SHOW
2023-03-10 19:30 | Generations Church, 408 Church St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Musical Comedian Paul Aldrich hosts two of Christian Music’s finest singer/songwriters – BOB BENNETT and PIERCE PETTIS!

Paul Aldrich & Friends shows feature Christian musicians and comedians in an intimate, interactive, and often improvisational setting. Past guests include guitarist extraordinaire Phil Keaggy, singer/songwriter Andrew Peterson, and Saturday Night Live alum Victoria Jackson. Paul Aldrich & Friends is edifying entertainment at its best! www.paulaldrich.com
PAUL ALDRICH is a comedian, songwriter, and inspirational speaker. For over 35 years Paul’s “funny music” and hilarious stand-up comedy have been featured at thousands of events across the U.S.A. and around the world. As a recording artist, Paul has 14 projects to his credit, including his award-winning CD MOCK ‘n’ ROLL. www.paulaldrich.com
BOB BENNETT – Literate songs, friendly humor, precise fingerstyle guitar, warm vocals and a healthy dash of genuine hopefulness: these are the tools Bob Bennett brings to work with him every time he steps on stage. Over eleven critically acclaimed albums, thousands of concert appearances from living rooms to large arenas, Bob Bennett has never lost sight of who he works for: his listeners.

New Found Glory
2023-03-10 20:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
As NEW FOUND GLORY can attest, life moves quickly. Just three years after forming in Coral Springs, Florida, in 1997, the group were fast-tracked from local upstarts to mainstream stars on the back of ebullient pop melodies and hardcore-tinged breakdowns, setting off a blast of pop-punk dynamite that still lights the torch for modern acts more than two decades later. They became the voice of an underground movement, spurring iconic gold and platinum records (2000’s New Found Glory, 2002’s Sticks & Stones, and 2004’s Catalyst), countless MTV appearances, an entire subgenre (easycore) and sold-out tours the world over.
But, as the band have also learned, everything can get upended in the blink of an eye. In December 2021, fresh off the celebratory Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead Tour in support of their 10th album, Forever + Ever x Infinity, guitarist Chad Gilbert was found unresponsive in bed at home, rushed to a local hospital, and diagnosed with an 8-inch cancerous tumor, a rare pheochromocytoma. Hospital stays, surgery, and a long road to recovery followed – but, in typical New Found Glory fashion, so did the songs.
The band’s forthcoming acoustic album, MAKE THE MOST OF IT (Revelation Records), tackles the last year head-on with their most emotional and cathartic collection of songs to date. Written in the wake of Gilbert’s cancer diagnosis and mixed by Mark Trombino (blink-182, Jimmy Eat World), MAKE THE MOST OF IT is a rumination on what it means to grieve, to live, to approach every day with appreciation and a sense of fulfillment. There’s gratitude for the CPR Gilbert’s wife performed on him (“Mouth To Mouth”), for the doctors who got him back on the road in time to celebrate the landmark 20th anniversary of Sticks & Stones (“Get Me Home”), and for life in general – the opportunity to wake up every day in this beautiful, messy, heartbreaking world (“Kiss The Floor”).
“Even though the songs are sadder, they’re still hopeful,” Gilbert says. “You hear so much online about mental health and fear and anxiety. I feel proud that we can release an album with joy and honesty in a way that will hopefully make people less fearful of life. A lot of times we punish ourselves for things that might never happen. I’m going through something that did happen, but doing it with hope and joy and a greater appreciation.”
Gilbert and his bandmates – vocalist Jordan Pundik, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Cyrus Bolooki – are all husbands and fathers, and as elder statesmen of the pop-punk genre (though still able to incite a circle pit with ease), MAKE THE MOST OF IT finds the quartet contemplating the future, what they hope their loved ones will hang on to and how they’ll be remembered. It’s all there on “Watch The Lilies Grow,” the record’s centerpiece dedicated to Gilbert’s daughter, Lily, and the most poignant New Found Glory song ever. Just as fan favorites like “Sonny” and “When I Die” were there to guide audiences through life’s valleys decades ago, songs like “Dream Born Again” and “More Than Enough” speak to listeners with the same sense of understanding, compassion, and community that’s kept New Found Glory such a resonant and beloved mainstay in punk rock.
“I didn’t want this to be the ‘cancer record’ originally,” Gilbert admits, noting his cancer returned in 2022 with additional battles still ahead. “But when we went on tour and people started hearing the story and connecting to it, I gave up on trying to control the narrative. Not all bands are dealt these cards, but we were. Let’s take these songs and help the disease get awareness and raise money for a cause that’s working on education and research for my rare cancer.” (A percentage of proceeds from the record will go to The Pheo Para Alliance, the longest standing internationally recognized leader in advocacy for, and awareness of, pheochromocytoma.)
In many ways, it’s remarkable it took New Found Glory 25 years to release an acoustic album. Masters of stop-gap invention – from the ever-popular From The Screen To Your Stereo movie theme cover EPs to their hardcore alter egos International Superheroes Of Hardcore – the band have balanced the impulses of new and nostalgic better than nearly every one of their peers.
That continues on MAKE THE MOST OF IT, which also features live versions of seven New Found Glory classics recorded in Nashville in 2022 during the band’s NFG Unplugged Total Request Livestream & Concert. The live session tones down the caustic energy of a New Found Glory show but strips the band down to their bare essentials: Pundik’s unmistakable vocal and wholly resonant songwriting. When the band lead the audience through a sing-along on their very first single, “Hit Or Miss,” it’s hard not to get choked up at how important New Found Glory still is to fans 25 years in.
“We love the opportunity to get inspired and still try to push ourselves toward something new,” Gilbert says. “But at the same time, we’re not too cool to disown where we came from. I feel like our music isn’t ours anymore. New Found Glory, all those old records, they belong to our fans. Even when I had to miss shows because of my treatment, it was still New Found Glory because of the connection between us and our fans. It’s them. It’s us. It’s all of it together.” XX

1971 The Greatest Year In Music
2023-03-11 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
MUCH HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT THIS CELEBRATED YEAR IN MUSIC. MANY HAVE CALLED IT THE GREATEST EVER! JOIN SOME OF NASHVILLE’S MOST TALENTED SINGERS AND MUSICIANS IN A MULTI-MEDIA LIVE CONCERT TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT SONGS AND ARTISTS OF THIS REMARKABLE YEAR IN MUSIC!
Featuring
Jonell Mosser, Mike Farris, Mark Jones
Lee Carroll, Dylan Jones, Chip Graham,
Bob Harsen, Tripp Bratton, Steve Herrman,
John Hinchey, Jonathan Barrett
Performing the music of
Stevie Wonder, The Who, Marvin Gaye, Little Feat,
Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones
Yes, Carole King, David Bowie, Santana, John Lennon, John Prine
Edgar Winter, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Paul McCartney
Tina Turner, Santana, Jackson 5, Rod Stewart
and More !
Find out more about the show at:
1971THEGREATESTYEARINMUISC.COM
PROMO VIDEO

Celtic Rhythms on Fire Presented by Nashville Irish Step Dancers
2023-03-11 19:00 - 2023-03-12 14:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celtic Rhythms on Fire is a celebration of the rich and vibrant artistry of Irish dance and music. This show features not only the more traditional elements-such as jig, reel and hornpipe, but also explores more progressive styles of Irish dance and music. The collaboration between dancers, musicians and singers results in a spirited lively interchange and, of course, audience of all ages will be delightfully engaged!
Nashville Irish Step Dancers have won numerous Championship awards at the Southern Regional Irish Dance Championship, North American Irish Dance Championship, All-Ireland’s Championship and placed at the World Championship in Dublin Ireland. They have also performed with the Celtic Music legends “The Chieftains” numerous times and were featured on their DVD “Down the Old Plank Road”.
More event details are below.

The Joe Galbato Project
2023-03-11 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Joe Galbato is a Nashville singer/songwriter. His major influences come from Billy Joel, The Eagles, Dire Straits and others. The songs have a definite 70’s and 80’s vibe. His debut album, Dreams, was released in 2015. The second effort, One Night, was released in 2017. Both albums have enjoyed success on Spotify and iTunes. The soon to be released third album, The Grand Farewell, features some of Nashville’s finest musicians – Denny Hemingson (lead guitar – Tim McGraw), Dwain Rowe (keys – Brooks and Dunn, Clint Black), Dow Tomlin (bass guitar – Wynonna), Peter Young (drums – Loretta Lynn) and many others. All will be performing with Joe at the Mockingbird in downtown Franklin. The live shows take the album material to another level and this show will feature songs from all 3 albums. Looking forward to a magical night in Franklin!

The Birds St Patty's Day Party w/Tophouse
2023-03-17 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Birds St Patty’s Day Party w/Tophouse – Mockingbird Theater
A lot of people ask … what genre is Tophouse? Give them a listen on Spotify where they have over 50,000 subscribers or check out their popular Instagram where they boast over 110,000 followers to decide. If you like The Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, The Pogues and just good music in general, you’re going to love Tophouse. Hailing from Montana, these guys moved to Nashville and have settled in as one of the hottest up and coming acts in the area. Join the Mockingbird Theater for a fun St Patrick’s Day Party in downtown Franklin and catch these guys before they break out to Number One!

Sunday Swing
2023-03-23 15:00 - 17:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Put on your dancing shoes on and join us at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center for Sunday Swing on Sunday, April 23, 2023, featuring Middle Tennessee’s premier big band, 5 Points Swing Band under the direction of Chuck Hamilton. Each ticket includes a complimentary dance lesson at 2:30, followed by dancing accompanied by the 5 Points Swing Band from 3:00-5:00pm. Dance floor provided.
Space is limited! Tickets will not be sold at the door and must be purchased in advance.
Accessible seating is available upon request. Call (615) 786-0186 ex. 2524 or email wcpactn@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.

Gloria Anderson (EP Release) w/Michelle Raybourn
2023-03-23 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Gloria Anderson (EP Release) w/Michelle Raybourn – Mockingbird Theater
Gloria Anderson is an Americana and Country singer-songwriter from Luling, a small Texas town. As a military brat with parents who would quiz her on rock bands like Fleetwood Mac or play classic Country like Dolly Parton, she wrote songs about her window observations during six family moves before seventh grade. Her music combines her humble Texas roots with a bit of Nashville country flair to create a genuine, yet unique, Americana sound, and her relatable lyrics and sweet persona work together to create her image as an empowering girl-next-door who always has a story to tell.

Smoke on the Mountain
2023-03-23 19:00 - 2023-03-26 14:00 | Franklin First United Methodist Church – Historic Sanctuary, 148 5th Ave S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Smoke on the Mountain – Studio Tenn Theatre Company
Smoke on the Mountain tells the hilarious and heartwarming story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs played and sung by the Sanders Family, a traveling group making its return to performing after a five-year hiatus. Book by Connie Ray; Conceived by Alan Bailey; Musical arrangements by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick. The Show runs March 23 through April 2.
March 23 – 7 PM
March 24 – 7 PM
March 25 – 2 PM and 7 PM
March 26 – 2 PM
Click here for Smoke on the Mountain show dates March 30 at 7 PM, March 31 at 7 PM, April 1 at 2 PM and 7 PM, and April 2 at 2 PM.

AfricaNashville Presents: Jeff Coffin & Friends, Featuring The Yeli Ensemble
2023-03-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre with AfricaNashville presents Jeff Coffin & Friends, featuring The Yeli Ensemble. This event features an all-star line up of performers including Cory Wong (Vulfpeck, Dave Koz, Jon Batiste, The Fearless Flyers, Grammy Nominee), Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, 5x Grammy Winner), and Nate Smith (Paul Simon, Brittany Howard, The Fearless Flyers, Grammy Nominee).
YELI ENSEMBLE:
SORY, & IBRAHIMA are from the Yeli caste (also called Djeli or Griot). MOHAMED AND AGATHE were raised in a Yeli tradition by their parents. A ‘Yeli’ is a ‘living archive’ of the African people’s traditions. They all grew up learning their traditional music and dance from their parents and elders and are recognized as storytellers and keepers of knowledge that has been passed down through countless generations.
JEFF COFFIN is a globally celebrated saxophonist, composer, educator, and is recognized for his breathtaking, enigmatic compositions, and searing improvisations. He is a member of the legendary U.S. rock group, Dave Matthews Band and you may also know him from his 14 year tenure, and 3 GRAMMY® Awards, with the genre-defying Bela Fleck & the Flecktones.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
