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Live in the Lounge
2024-07-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-07-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Live Music in the Lounge at The Harpeth in downtown Franklin every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.

2024 Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – Fiddlers Jamboree
2024-07-26 19:00 - 2024-07-27 22:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth Musical Festival, Historic Downtown Franklin
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth is a Musical Festival Featuring Bluegrass Music, Fiddling, Buck Dancing, Crafts, Food and More!
Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.
Friday night we have some of the best bluegrass bands around for a relaxing evening and end to the work week. On Saturday, you will find some of the best musicians anywhere competing in our individual instruments and band contests. In addition to all of the music, we have food and craft vendors that are sure to have something to satisfy a sweet tooth or be that one of a kind gift you have been wanting.

Festival Schedule
Friday 7 PM – 10 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 10 PM

Levi Kreis
2024-07-26 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Levi Kreis – The Franklin Theatre
Featuring songs from his performance in Hadestown, Million Dollar Quartet, Violet and more, Tony Award-Winning actor and Americana singer-songwriter Levi Kreis infuses Broadway classics with country, jazz, rockabilly and gospel for a musical perspective that is completely original and absolutely flawless. His southern storytelling and comedic timing will have you in stitches while his ability to embody a song will bring you to tears. Don’t miss this unique and intimate evening from one of Broadway’s finest.

Southall Sounds: Live on the Terrace
2024-07-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy a live performance with Nashville songwriting icons! Doors open at 7pm along with the Southall bar and food truck! Free Entry for Southall Guests.
Welcome, Moriah!
MŌRIAH is a Mexican-American recording artist, actress and producer from Los Angeles, CA. With a passion for celebrating individuality, diversity, and culture, MŌRIAH works to tell uplifting stories that highlight and represent women of color. MŌRIAH’s work in both music and film have been nothing short of influential. After signing with SONY/Provident in Nashville, her sophomore album, “BRAVE,” soared to number 9 on Billboard’s CCM Charts, featuring a collaboration with GRAMMY award-winning rapper Andy Mineo.
$35 per person, Southall guest are Free.
About Southall
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.

A day of Giving
2024-07-27 11:00 - 14:00 | McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us Saturday July 27th in McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions for A Day of Giving. Live Music from 11am – 2pm by Mary Lou & Stacy Riddle.
The Proceeds for the day benefit BRIDGES Domestic Violence Center of Franklin.

Bluebird on the Mountain Concert
2024-07-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Bluebird on the Mountain Concert – Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, Brentwood – July 27, 2024
Top songwriters of Bluebird Café fame play and tell the stories behind their hits as guests picnic and enjoy our stellar hilltop.
Situated on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville, the concerts are scheduled around glorious sunsets on the portico of the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory in Brentwood, Tennessee. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, food, and drink and relax on the Observatory’s front lawn to enjoy a fabulous evening of sunset, music, and stars. After the performance, when the stars begin to shine, the telescope is opened for visitors to cap their night with views of celestial wonders.
Artists expected (subject to change): Jenn Schott, Ryan Beaver, Adam James. CONCERT 8 PM – Gates open at 6 PM.
Please check our concert page for more info https://dyer.vanderbilt.edu/bluebird-on-the-mountain-concerts/

Gates open 2 hours before concert time. During this time, guests are invited to picnic, enjoy the grounds, shop merchandise, and enter raffles.
A ticket admits one vehicle with up to 8 people in it. The ticket price covers everyone in your vehicle. We have very limited parking with only room for one parking space for each ticket. Also, we cannot match individuals to group tickets if they arrive separately. Everyone entering on each ticket must do so in a single vehicle.
We cannot allow attendees to walk or use rideshares. Cars coming to the top of the hill to drop people off and leave present a safety hazard for there isn’t room to safely turn around with all the traffic and guests unloading their cars.
Vanderbilt Police have asked us to remind everyone to please stay in your vehicle until it is parked–for safety reasons.
RV’s or other oversized vehicles are not allowed unless special permission has been granted prior to arrival.
Please note that Dyer is a forested park-like setting surrounded by Radnor Lake State Park. Bug spray, a blanket or tarp on grass, and avoidance of plants on the perimeter of the yard are highly recommended to avoid tick and other insect bites.
You are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, low tables, coolers, food, and beverages–both soft and spiritous. We do not provide seating.
No pets are allowed anywhere on the property (including vehicles), but service animals are welcome.
A Vanderbilt medic and Vanderbilt police will be on site.
As this is Vanderbilt University property, smoking and firearms are not allowed.
You and members of your group understand that VU may take photos that include you for social media or other uses and that VU cannot protect you from being photographed by others.

Tickets typically sell very quickly–often within minutes of going on sale. When ordering tickets, keep refreshing the page if you see “unavailable” – tickets are not officially sold out until you see “sold out.”
A rain date will be announced if necessary – at that time you would have the option of transferring your ticket to the new date or requesting a refund.

World Turning: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
2024-07-27 19:00 - 21:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Since 2013, Nashville-based band World Turning has been entertaining audiences across the country with their tribute to the iconic music of Fleetwood Mac. This show recreates all of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits as well as songs from previous band members and the solo efforts of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.

Live Music at Stable Reserve - Brian Sutherland
2024-07-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Brian Sutherland is performing live at Stable Reserve in Franklin. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites.

Heartshakers: A Tom Petty Tribute
2024-07-27 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
A Tom Petty Tribute | July 27 | 8:00 PM | The Franklin Theatre
The Heartshakers are Nashville’s premier Tom Petty Tribute. The show is performed by some of the industry’s first call musicians in the music business today! These musicians have performed with Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Amy Grant, Peter Cetera, Little Big Town, SheDaisy and Ronnie Milsap.
They have brought their love of Tom Petty’s music and put together the best tribute band that could be assembled! The Heartshakers deliver an experience you won’t forget! Take a walk back in time reliving American Rock-and-Roll at it’s finest.

Live Music at Stable Reserve - Lockwood Barr
2024-07-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Lockwood Barr is performing live at Stable Reserve in Franklin on Sunday, July 28th, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM.

Heartshakers: Full Moon Fever
2024-07-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Heartshakers are Nashville’s premier Tom Petty Tribute. The show is performed by some of the industry’s first call musicians in the music business today! These musicians have performed with Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Amy Grant, Peter Cetera, Little Big Town, SheDaisy and Ronnie Milsap.
They have brought their love of Tom Petty’s music and put together the best tribute band that could be assembled! The Heartshakers deliver an experience you won’t forget! Take a walk back in time reliving American Rock-and-Roll at it’s finest.
This special show on July 28 is a tribute to Tom Petty’s album, Full Moon Fever.

Great American Songbook Series: The Music of Henry Mancini Featuring The Jeff Steinberg Orchestra
2024-07-31 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Great American Songbook Series: The Music of Henry Mancini Featuring The Jeff Steinberg Orchestra | The Franklin Theatre
Enjoy a special tribute to the music of composer Henry Mancini, performed by The Jeff Steinberg Orchestra, on July 31!
At The Franklin Theatre, the celebration of the Great American Songbook series pays tribute to the enduring legacy of America’s indigenous music and the diverse individuals and cultures behind its creation and preservation.

Dave Fenley
2024-08-01 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Dave Fenley | The Franklin Theatre |August 1
East Texas native Dave Fenley has a genre-free philosophy. The country-soul artist and songwriter has shared the stage with country legends such as Dwight Yoakam, Miranda Lambert, and Dierks Bentley.

Southall Sounds: Dottie's Speakeasy
2024-08-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Dottie’s Speakeasy at Southall, 2200 Osage Lp., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Dottie’s Speakeasy is Open! Follow the path to Dottie’s back door, sip a cocktail, and enjoy live entertainment. Free Entry for Southall Guests. 21+ only.
MŌRIAH is a Mexican-American recording artist, actress and producer from Los Angeles, CA. With a passion for celebrating individuality, diversity, and culture, MŌRIAH works to tell uplifting stories that highlight and represent women of color. MŌRIAH’s work in both music and film have been nothing short of influential. After signing with SONY/Provident in Nashville, her sophomore album, “BRAVE,” soared to number 9 on Billboard’s CCM Charts, featuring a collaboration with GRAMMY award-winning rapper Andy Mineo
$35 per person, Southall guest are Free.
About Southall
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.

Music City Uke Fest
2024-08-02 08:30 - 2024-08-03 22:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Aloha! Music City Uke Fest (MCUF) shifts into high gear all day and all night on Friday 8/2 & Saturday 8/3 at The Factory at Franklin with kickin’ Artists: Lil’ Rev, Dani Joy & Perry Stauffer, Ukulele (Greg) Gent, Tiki Dave, Art Hopkins, and The Ukedelics. Concerts, Workshops, Jam Sessions, Open Mic, and a new feature…BandHui will delight and excite you to ‘play on’ with your ukulele! Enjoy shopping for everything ukulele from our Vendors and get your raffle tickets early for chances to win amazing prizes from our Sponsors & Vendors. Hope to see you at our inaugural MCUF event! Mahalo!
Visit our website at: MusicCityUkeFest.net for more information. Follow us on Facebook at: Music City Uke Fest.

Southall Sounds: Live on the Terrace
2024-08-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy a live performance with Nashville songwriting icons! Doors open at 7pm along with the Southall bar and food truck! Free Entry for Southall Guests.
Welcome, Corner Pocket!
Corner Pocket is Nashville’s most powerful Rock Trio, specializing in pop and rock hits from the past 5 decades. This trio packs unreal power into such a small group, with all three musicians singing throughout the show!
About Southall
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.

Something Rotten! A Very New Musical
2024-08-02 19:30 - 2024-08-04 14:30, 2024-08-07 19:30 - 2024-08-11 14:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Something Rotten! A Very New Musical – Pull-Tight Players Theatre
Welcome to the Renaissance and this outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce! Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” They set out to write the world’s very first musical. Complete with song and dance, Something Rotten! is a hysterical celebration of everything you love about Broadway.
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell
Music & Lyrics by Karey & Wayne Kirkpatrick
Directed by Iain Macpherson
August 2-4, 7-11, 14-17
Tickets go on sale on the Monday 11 days prior to each show’s opening date. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain time. All seating is general admission. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and 2:30 p.m. for Sunday matinees.

Lindsey Stirling | The Duality Tour
2024-08-06 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Lindsey Stirling The Duality Tour with special guest Walk Off The Earth
Lindsey Stirling The Duality Tour in Franklin, Tennessee at FirstBank Amphitheater on August 6th, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
About FirstBank Amphitheater
The premier entertainment experience south of Nashville. 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.
Event details are below.

Stable Songwriter Series
2024-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Stable Songwriter Series
Hit Songwriters Phil Barton & Emily Shackelton
On-The-Horizon Songwriters Chelsea Stallings & Cameron Havens
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!

John Fogerty with special guests George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Hearty Har
2024-08-07 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
John Fogerty with special guests George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Hearty Har at FirstBank Amphitheater on August 7, 2024 at 7 PM.
About FirstBank Amphitheater
The premier entertainment experience south of Nashville. 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.
Event details are below.

Sixwire with Special Guests John Elefante (Former Lead Singer of Kansas) & Derek St Holmes (Ted Nugent's Band) - The Franklin Theatre All Star Jam
2024-08-08 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Ever since their debut on Warner Brothers Records, the members of SIXWIRE have been one ofthe busiest, hardest-working bands to come out of Nashville. Not only have these guys played on countless hit records, but they’ve also written hits for many top artists and toured with literally hundreds of stars.
Joined by former lead singer of Kansas, John Elefante, and Derek St Holmes of Ted Nugent’s Band, The Franklin Theatre All Star Jam on August 8 will be an electric night of music!

Southall Sounds: Dottie's Speakeasy
2024-08-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Dottie’s Speakeasy at Southall, 2200 Osage Lp., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Dottie’s Speakeasy is Open! Follow the path to Dottie’s back door, sip a cocktail, and enjoy live entertainment. Free Entry for Southall Guests. 21+ only.
Welcome, Dr. Paulo Oliveira!
Dr. Paulo Oliveira is an active soloist, chamber musician, arranger, and educator who is equally at ease in the classical and jazz worlds. A native of São Paulo, Brazil, Oliveira has taught and performed in South America, Europe, and across the United States. With the University of Missouri Concert Jazz Band, he performed and recorded with renowned musicians, including Christian McBride, Jimmy Greene, John Clayton, Randy Brecker, Sean Jones, and Mike Manieri.
$35 per person, Southall guest are Free.
About Southall
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.

Live Music at Stable Reserve - CJ Field
2024-08-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
CJ Field is performing live at Stable Reserve in Franklin. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites.

Southall Sounds: Live on the Terrace
2024-08-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy a live performance with Nashville songwriting icons! Doors open at 7pm along with the Southall bar and food truck! Free Entry for Southall Guests.
Welcome, BossCherry!
If you’re interested in the sound that made Music City famous, a classic blend of country and rhythm & blues, this Rockabilly trio delivers. Hear all the hits you know and love from the “classic” rock & roll era. Attendees can expect to hear songs from their favorite classic artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Brian Setzer!
About Southall
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.

Live Music at Stable Reserve - Cassidy Daniels
2024-08-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Cassidy Daniels is performing live at Stable Reserve in downtown Franklin. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites.

Taylor's Thread: A James Taylor Tribute
2024-08-10 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Taylor’s Thread: A James Taylor Tribute – The Franklin Theatre
Taylor’s Thread is more than just a group of musicians; they are a collective of Nashville’s finest session artists, each bringing a wealth of experience and a deep love for James Taylor’s music. Having toured and recorded with some of the most iconic names in the music industry, their synergy and expertise create a sound that is both authentic and exhilarating. Every performance by Taylor’s Thread is a heartfelt homage to James Taylor, meticulously crafted to resonate with audiences of all ages.

Jolene Dixon
2024-08-10 21:00 - 22:30 | Gray’s on Main, 332 Main St., 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]
Jolene brings it all back with a full band covering her favorite artists inspiring her sound with tracks from Sheryl Crow, the Chicks 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 in Franklin and the Coach House in California 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 dance, & singalong show that is heartwarmingly nostalgic and joyfully entertaining!
