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Knee High Naturalist
2022-11-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-11-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Young children, ages 3-5 years old, with an adult will explore the natural world through a series of topics lead by a Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary Environmental Educator. Each week has a different focus emphasizing working together through discovery, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
No strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Fees are per adults/child pair.
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The English Beat
2022-11-09 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The English Beat – The Franklin Theatre
One tempestuous weekend in March 1979 was not only the date of the Three Mile Island nuclear incident, but also, in Birmingham, England, the very first show by a nascent band known as The Beat. Introduced as “the hottest thing since the Pennsylvania meltdown”, the band had a sense that the next few years could well be explosive! The Beat hailed from working class, industrial Birmingham, England. When The Beat rushed on to the music scene in 1979, it was a time of social, political and musical upheaval. Into this storm came The Beat, trying to calm the waters with their simple message of love and unity set to a great dance beat.
“Of all the British bands that dallied with ska as a sound steeped in spirit and unity in the twilight of punk, the English Beat had the best chops.” -The Wall Street Journal
“…the band’s secret weapon was pop, the ear-candy tunes and sharp-fanged lyrics of frontman Dave Wakeling – at his finest, a singer-songwriter as savagely witty as Elvis Costello.” -The Rolling Stone

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DAOU Wine Dinner - Del Frisco's Grille Brentwood
2022-11-10 19:00 | Del Frisco’s Grille – Brentwood, 207 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
The remarkable wines of DAOU Vineyards…
Planted on the sun-kissed hills of California’s Central Coast, the vineyards of Paso Robles are a true viticultural promised land. With a meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence DAOU has emerged as the premier winery of the appellation.
Join us as we experience five delicious wines paired with an incredible menu from our celebrated culinary team.

– MENU –
FIRST COURSE
AHI TUNA WONTONS & MANCHEGO CROSTINI
Apricot and Orange Marmalade, Rosemary
DAOU, Paso Robles, California, Rosé
SECOND COURSE
FLUKE CRUDO
Passionfruit and Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, Orange, Pomegranate Seeds
DAOU, Reserve, Paso Robles, California, Chardonnay
THIRD COURSE
CRISPY BRAISED PORK BELLY
Apple Emulsion, Dried Cherry and Pear Chutney, Charred Pearl Onions
Bodyguard by DAOU, Paso Robles, California, Red Blend
FOURTH COURSE
BRAISED SHORT RIB
Potato Pave, Bordelaise, Thyme Infused Flake Salt
DAOU, Paso Robles, California, Cabernet Sauvignon
Pessimist by DAOU, Paso Robles, California, Red Blend
FIFTH COURSE
MIGNARDISE
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Bite

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Riders In The Sky: 45 Years the Cowboy Way
2022-11-10 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Riders In The Sky: 45 Years the Cowboy Way – The Franklin Theatre
Join us at The Franklin Theatre for a very special evening celebrating the 45th Anniversary of America’s Favorite Cowboys, Riders In The Sky!
45 years ago, Ranger Doug, Too Slim and the late Windy Bill Collins played that first date on the bitter cold evening of November 11th, 1977 at Herr Harry’s Frank N’ Stein Rathskeller in Nashville, and small listening room dates followed. By August of the following year demand was building, and while Windy Bill left, Woody Paul joined, and the true professional beginnings of the band began at the Kentucky State Fair, where the trio played 10 days for $2500 – and bought their own rooms and meals out of that!
45 years ago, no laptops, no cellular phones, no Google, no downloads, no Skype, no Tweets, no Apple, no Microsoft, no texting, no electric cars, no Uber. A different world. But there were three young men with drive and wit who wanted to keep a special music alive. They believed in preserving the heritage of Western Music and presenting it to a new generation. They believed in entertaining, and they did so… entertaining themselves as well as the audience! And they believed in creating original Western Music to continue the tradition, not just seal it in amber as a museum piece. What they did not realize at the time was that they would be doing the same thing 45 years later.

Painting The Parks - Art Show and Sale
2022-11-11 10:00 - 2022-11-13 16:00 | Eastern Flank Battlefield Park, 1368 Eastern Flank Cir, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Chestnut Group Art Show & Sale – Paintings of beautiful Franklin parks to benefit Friends of Franklin Parks
On November 11-13th, The Chestnut Group and Friends of Franklin Parks will partner in hosting the Painting The Parks Art Show & Sale featuring the beautiful parks and green spaces of Franklin, Tennessee. The event is free and open to the public.
Painting The Parks will benefit Friends of Franklin Parks’ mission to preserve our cultural and natural resources, enhance the park experience, and expand its legacy for future generations.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH | 10 AM -7 PM
HAPPY TRAILS COCKTAIL HOUR 5 PM – 7 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH | 10 AM- 6 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH | 1 PM- 4 PM
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Veterans Day Parade
2022-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The City of Franklin will remember and honor all veterans at its Veterans’ Day Parade being held in Downtown Franklin on November 11, 2022, at 11 a.m. The parade is a joint effort of the City and local radio station WAKM AM-950.
The parade route travels down Main Street, from Five Points to Second Avenue. JROTC units and/or marching bands from Williamson County high schools will participate. The Franklin Special School District will also send a large group of students to show their appreciation to veterans.
The Parade begins promptly at 11:00 a.m. at West Main and Fifth Avenue. Prior to the parade, a reception will be held at the Williamson County Archives from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. for local veterans and their families.
For more information, call 615-794-1594 or 615-791-3217.
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Pickin' Lieper's Fork Antique & Vintage Show
2022-11-11 12:00 - 2022-11-13 17:00 | Props Antiques, 4208 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper's Fork, TN, 37064, United States
Come enjoy weekend of antiques, vintage and artisan goods in the heart of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, (as well as a guest food truck each day). Free to attend.
Props Antiques is located in The Shops at Leiper’s Corner on the corner of Old Hillsboro Rd and Old 96. Visit @propsleipersfork for more information. Instagram @Propsantiques.
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Mercy Fall Dinner
2022-11-11 17:30 | St Philip Catholic Church, 113 2nd Ave S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us Friday, November 11, 2022 at Saint Philip Catholic Church for Mercy’s Annual Fall Dinner. The silent auction, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres will run from 5:30PM to 6:30PM followed by dinner, music, and a program highlighting Mercy’s mental health services. We at Mercy understand the importance of providing care for the whole person- mind, body and spirit. The mental wellness of our patients is at the core of Mercy’s mission. Proceeds of the Fall Dinner will benefit our mental health services which include behavioral health consultants, counselors and psychiatry.
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Scout Owl Prowl
2022-11-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary in Brentwood as they search for resident owls. Your Prowl will begin with an owl presentation learning about these amazing nocturnal predators, their habitats, behaviors, and language. Then continue with a night hike deep into the forest where Owl’s Hill will call out to find these skillful birds. For ages 9 and up (must have ability to stand still and be super quiet!)
Scout Owl Prowls (Open to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and American Heritage Troops)
Programs begins promptly at 5:30 pm (Gate closes at 5:30 pm. No late entries. No exceptions.)
Program ends around 7:30 pm
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Mardi Gras Krewe Party
2022-11-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Battle Mountain Farm, 6917 Arno-Allisona Road, College Grove, TN, 37046, United States
My Friend’s House is excited to announce a new family-friendly event that will serve as the kick-off of our Mardi Gras Ball season!
On Friday, November 11th, we are hosting the Mardi Gras Krewe Party at Battle Mountain Farm in College Grove from 6 to 9 p.m. We will be serving delicious New Orleans beignets, Mardi Gras Pralines, beer, wine, and drinks! There will be lots of games and activities for the children to enjoy, and you can vote for your favorite Mardi Gras Court Couple!
All proceeds benefit My Friend’s House. Tickets are limited and start at $35 a piece, so purchase them now at https://myfriendshousetn.kindful.com/e/krewe-party
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Best Buddies Gala
2022-11-11 18:00 - 23:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
As one of the area’s most anticipated events, hundreds of guests will fill the stunning Liberty Hall at the Factory at Franklin for a one-of-a-kind celebration. Attendees will enjoy elegant food, drinks, robust silent & live auctions, and live music from The Downtown Band, all while supporting the mission of Best Buddies and making Tennessee a more inclusive place.
We’re also excited to name our 2022 Best Buddies Champion of the Year at the Gala! Champion of the Year unites and recognizes the community’s most active leaders in the name of inclusion, and it started in Tennessee in 2010. Since then, more than 1,500 Champions have competed in the friendly competition nationally, raising a collective $19.5 million dollars for Best Buddies programs across the country. We look forward to honoring our Champions with you!
Friday, November 11, 2022
6:00-7:00 PM | Cocktail Hour
7:00-9:00 PM | Dinner & Gala
9:00-11:00 PM | Afterparty & Concert

About Best Buddies

All funds raised benefit Best Buddies – the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X, Williams Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.

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LIVE Telescope Night!
2022-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
LIVE Telescope Night at the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory in Brentwood

Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory will open its doors so you may view our unique exhibits, engage with astronomers, and gaze at various celestial objects (weather permitting). The format is “open house” so you may arrive and depart any time during the event. Suggested for ages 8 and up.
Tickets for Telescope Nights often sell out the day they go on sale, so please plan accordingly.
Please read carefully:

You do not need to bring a printed ticket; there will be a guest list at the gate.
Because this is a historic museum setting, we ask attendees to be mindful of the delicate nature of our exhibits and equipment.
Closed-toe footwear is suggested. Dress for the weather because the telescopes are in an open dome and outside.
If your plans change and you cannot attend, you may invite someone you know to use your tickets/names for entry OR notify observatory staff to release your ticket for others.
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 prevent you from being photographed by others.
Please be considerate of other guests and do not hold up the line with photos through the telescope. With the attendant’s permission, you may attempt a photo after the line clears.
Because this is Vanderbilt University property, firearms and smoking are not allowed.
Pets are not allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Accessibility:

The exhibits on the main floor are easily accessible.
The Seyfert Telescope is on the second floor and is only accessible by twenty steps, split by a large landing. Please let us know when you get your tickets if someone in your group cannot climb the stairs, so we may attempt to make some accommodation with another telescope if skies are clear enough for viewing.
Notify the gate attendant if you have special parking needs.
There is ample seating in the library for resting.

Address: 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood TN 37027 (NOT on the main Vanderbilt campus)
Cost: $5 plus handling fees. Each person must have their own reservation. Infants do not require tickets.
NO TICKETS ARE SOLD AT THE DOOR. Tickets may be purchased up to the day of the event, but please be aware this event often sells out well ahead. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. THIS IS A CLEAR OR CLOUDY EVENT.
IF SOLD OUT: Join the waitlist and indicate how many are in your party. (You will likely have to make an entry for each person in your party.) If tickets are released, you will receive an email from Eventbrite with a link to register. That may reach you anytime Wednesday-Friday the week of the event and you will have a limited time to respond.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
All ages are welcome, but we recommend age 8 and up because of the mature nature of the exhibits and fragility of the instruments.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
We have a large gravel parking lot in front of the observatory. There is no fee to park. We have parking attendants on hand to direct you to a spot. Ride share services are welcome.
What can I bring into the event?
Curiosity! We also encourage a camera for taking photos which you may share to social media @dyerobservers. We ask that you not bring in food or drinks. DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN TELESCOPES.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You may message us through Eventbrite or email dyerobservatory@vanderbilt.edu
What’s the refund policy?
Due to our fixed costs, we cannot offer refunds, but you may invite someone else to use your name at the gate for entry if you are unable to attend.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. Just give the name(s) you registered under for entry. We will have a guest list at the gate.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?
Yes. Please give the name(s) the ticket was registered under when checking in at the gate.
We also are frequently asked if there is a dress code. We do not have one, but we ask that you wear what would be appropriate in a setting with children. Dress comfortably. We suggest closed-toe shoes for walking through the gravel parking lot. As the main dome is not heated/cooled, be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. The exhibit area is climate controlled.

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Augustana
2022-11-11 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Augustana is back with new music, and through its formation, its creator Dan Layus has stepped into a new musical universe.
While the artist is well-known for its anthemic indie-rock leaning hits like “Boston”, “Sweet and Low” and “Steal Your Heart”, Augustana’s consistent march of new and ever-evolving material has embodied a refusal to settle artistically. Never has that been more clearly evident than with the artist’s latest studio album, “Everyday an Eternity: Solo Piano Works”, a genre-shaking full-length record that redefines what can be expected from this artist.
Composing and performing a series of piano pieces that can easily live in the contemporary classical world, Dan Layus confidently chooses to leave his singing voice aside for the project and instead finds his lyricism echoing through the hammers and strings of the piano. The album finds the composer’s unique melodic and structural stylings effortlessly blending between the classical, the romantic and the modern. Along the way, the unfamiliar terrain for the artist seems to become more familiar with each note, each modulation, each variation, as he makes his way out to the edge of musical expression and safely back home again.
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Fall Color Hikes
2022-11-12 09:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Fall Color Hikes at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
Fall is upon us! Led by veteran trail guides, Denis Lovell and Richard Hitt, you’ll follow the progression of fall at Owl’s Hill. This series of guided walks is just for adults. Walks begin promptly at 9:30; reservations required. Cameras and binoculars welcome.
This is a moderately strenuous hike, open to age 15+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Karen Ferguson - Children's Room Meet & Greet
2022-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come meet Karen Ferguson and hear her read her children’s book Guess How Much God Loves You in our beloved children’s room.

About Landmark Booksellers
Landmark Booksellers is located in circa 1808 building, in Historic Downtown Franklin Tennessee. We offer new, old and rare books.

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Walk to END Epilepsy in Middle Tennessee
2022-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Harvey Park, 4001 Miles Johnson Pkw, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Walk to END Epilepsy in Middle Tennessee – Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee and Middle Tennessee
Join us in spreading Awareness of Epilepsy!

1 in 26 will be diagnosed with epilepsy during their lifetime. 3.4 million people live with epilepsy nationwide, while almost 74,000 Tennesseans live with epilepsy. Come join us together in Middle Tennessee during National Epilepsy Awareness Month to Walk to END Epilepsy.
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Trunk Show with Artisan Jeweler Leigh Ann Hurst
2022-11-12 11:00 - 16:00 | The Copper Fox Gallery, 4136 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Please stop by the Copper Fox Gallery in Leiper’s Fork to meet artisan jeweler Leigh Ann Hurst and see her beautiful handcrafted jewelry.
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SOUTHERN MEN’S SHOWCASE
2022-11-12 11:00 - 19:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Southern Men’s Showcase is a single day event to see, touch, taste, buy, and experience the absolute best that there is to offer in the Men’s Lifestyle World.
The event is open and will have things for EVERYONE! So come bring friends and family, and have an amazing time!
Come experience the best in…

Tastings by Local Distilleries & Breweries

Premier and Exotic Cars & Motorcycles

Golf & Racing Simulators

Knife & Gun

Tech & Gadgets

Local Craft Beer

Fashion & Grooming

Outdoor Activities & Living

Cigars

Sporting Gear & Wear

Artisans & Makers

Interactive Activities such as Axe Throwing, Billiards, Dart, Games and much more!

Southern Men’s Showcase in downtown Franklin at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd.
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Kid’s Class: Mycology – the Magic of Mushrooms
2022-11-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Stoney Creek Farm, 4700 Coe Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mushrooms are a kind of fungus that usually look like umbrellas and grow in places like yards, forests, fields, and gardens. Learn all about the life cycle of our fungi friends and go on a mushroom hike in the Stoney Creek Farm woods!
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The Addams Family (young@part)
2022-11-12 14:00 - 18:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
WCPR’s Musical Theatre Experience Program presents – The Addams Family (young@part)

Celebrate the wackiness in every family with this best-selling Broadway musical adapted for elementary and middle school-aged performers! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family whom her parents have never met. She confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Julia Nolan is the director.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY – Young@Part® is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW). 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.TheatricalRights.com

Saturday, November 12th at 2 pm
Saturday, November 12th at 6 pm

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Bourbon Bash - Leiper's Fork Distillery
2022-11-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Leiper’s Fork Distillery, 3381 Southall Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
An intimate setting in BEAUTIFUL Leiper’s Fork celebrating our nation’s defenders featuring various bourbons & whiskeys from KY, TN & beyond

The Annual Bourbon Bash is BACK benefiting the Gary Sinise Foundation this year. An intimate setting in BEAUTIFUL Leiper’s Fork celebrating our nation’s defenders featuring various bourbons & whiskeys from Kentucky & Tennessee, Catering by Suzette, a mind-blowing silent & LIVE auction, entertainment, fire pits, cigars and so much more. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
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Ladies Night Out: Karen Morgan & Tara Brown
2022-11-12 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Ladies Night Out: Karen Morgan & Tara Brown – The Franklin Theatre
Karen Morgan was born and raised in Athens, Georgia but now calls Maine home. A former trial attorney, she began her professional comedy career as a Finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America.” Since then, she has performed in comedy clubs and theaters from New York to Hollywood.
Karen’s latest CD “Mean Candy” can be heard on Sirius XM Radio, and her comedy special can be seen on Dry Bar Comedy. Her TV appearances include comedy shows and ads for companies like Wal-Mart and Zyrtec. Karen’s clean shows in Performing Arts Centers around the country have made her a favorite among theater audiences.
Still licensed to practice law in Maine and Georgia, Karen’s humor brings laughter to many corporate events and fundraisers for charitable organizations. She lives in Cumberland, Maine and misses Waffle House very much.
Tara Brown performs clean and family-friendly comedy across the country. The nationally touring headlining comedians she has shared stages with have included Theo Von, Ilana Glazer, Cristela Alonzo, Josh Wolf, Ryan Hamilton, Jimmie “JJ” Walker, and the late John Witherspoon. She has been featured on WBTV-TV, WJZY-TV, WBT Radio, The Lancaster News, Carolina Gateway, and The Charlotte Post. CharlotteFive.com named her as one of “The Standup Comedians You Need to Know in Charlotte;” while Queen City Nerve named her as “Best Comedian” for 2019 in their “Best of the Nest Readers’ Picks.” Tara is the most recent winner of “Jeanne Robertson’s Comedy with Class Humor Competition;” and is the co-host of the Preachers’ Kids podcast. Tara’s Dry Bar Comedy special will be released in 2022. Tara Brown is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Rare Screening of the Emmy-Award Winning The Battle of Franklin Documentary!
2022-11-13 14:30 - 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Rare Screening of the Emmy-Award Winning The Battle of Franklin Documentary! – The Franklin Theatre
Battle of Franklin Preservation Event:
Remembering Robert Hicks, music, and screening of the Emmy award winning film on the Battle of Franklin.
A very rare showing on the big screen of the Emmy Award winning film, “The Battle of Franklin”. The program will include a brief panel discussion and tribute to the late author and preservationist Robert Hicks, with Q & A on the battle, the film, and preservation efforts, including music by Nashville artist Richie Owens; followed by the showing of the 74-minute documentary on the battle, which was shown on PBS.
Booklist — “. . . an exceptional program for both students and Civil War buffs . . . worthy to be alongside filmmaker Ken Burns’ acclaimed The Civil War.”
Robert Hicks — “It’s just great cinematography… The film very much captures the emotion that I would envision was felt at the Battle of Franklin.”
November 13th at 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
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Math & Music Extravaganza!
2022-11-13 16:30 - 18:00 | MATHNASIUM BRENTWOOD, 18 Cadillac Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
It’s a Math & Music EXTRAVAGANZA @ Brentwood Mathnasium! With FREE prizes, activities, and challenges, you won’t want to miss it!

Does your kiddo have an interest in Math and/or Music? Make sure to stop by on November 13 for this epic partnership between Mathnasium Brentwood & Liberty Music Academy!
During the event we’ll explore all the different instruments with our “musical petting zoo” as well as challenge our mind with some group math activities.
Plus, we’ll be giving away FREE PRIZES throughout the night – what could be better?
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Sunday Harvest Supper
2022-11-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Pork Belly Farmhouse, 7263 Nolensville Rd, Building 4, Nolensville, TN, 37135-9674, United States
The Nolensville Farmers Market is excited to partner w/ the culinary team at Pork Belly Farmhouse in Nolensville to bring you a taste of the fall harvest. Join us as we source ingredients from your favorite local farm vendors for a taste of the fall harvest. Wine and Cocktail pairings are al a carte. Ticket price includes non-alcoholic beverages and a 5-course dinner.

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ART WORKSHOPS @ WESTHAVEN
2022-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Westhaven Residents Club, 401 Cheltenham Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
November’s monthly mixed media class at Westhaven Residents’ Club in Franklin. The workshop will guide participants through an acrylic snowman painting on canvas.
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COTA Benefit for Rose
2022-11-15 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
COTA Benefit for Rose – The Franklin Theatre
We invite you to join us for a very special and unforgettable evening of music and stories to benefit the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) in honor of 8-month-old baby Rose Daniel from Nashville, TN.
Baby Rose was born on January 19, 2022 with a rare and fatal liver disease called biliary atresia that occurs in 1 in 15,000 births. There is no known cause or cure for this disease and a liver transplant is almost always required. Biliary atresia is a blockage in the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder. This congenital condition occurs when the bile ducts inside or outside the liver do not develop normally. Baby Rose went into total liver failure shortly after being born and at only 5 1/2 months old on July 9, 2022 at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital she received a liver transplant. Because of an organ donor, her life was saved. Although Baby Rose is currently doing well, the battle to keep her liver healthy will be lifelong and come with extensive costs.
Doors will open at 6pm for cocktails and an art sale with a variety of art donated from local artists. The show will begin at 7pm, featuring stories and songs from successful songwriters Jenny Gill, Kim McLean, Billy Dawson, Greg Barnhill, Emily Daniel and other special guests (Jack Settle and Kent Blazy singing his hit song “If Tomorrow Never Comes”) to raise awareness and money for COTA in honor of Rose to assist with transplant-related expenses.

For more information about COTA or to learn more about Rose’s story, please visit www.cotaforrose.com.
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Meet the Astronomer Talk + Telescope Viewing
2022-11-17 19:00 | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
An astronomer or scientist will discuss a topic of current interest and includes Q&A. A telescope viewing follows, weather permitting.

One of our most popular speakers, Vanderbilt’s Dr. David Weintraub, will discuss his newest book The Sky Is for Everyone, which is a collection of autobiographical essays by women from twenty different countries who broke down barriers and changed the face of modern astronomy.
Before 1900, a woman who wanted to study the stars had to have a father, brother, or husband to provide entry. Well into the 20th century, the intellectual skills of women astronomers were often still not enough to enable them to pry open the doors of opportunity. Today, women are closer to “holding up half the sky” than ever before, though probably with some territory still to be claimed.
Weintraub will describe his work in bringing together these stories and mention some of the highlights readers can look for in the book. Hear about Indian astronomer Poonam Chandra, who was taught that the point of educating a girl was to ensure she was obedient so that her future in-laws would like her; in 2021, she was named the winner of the Modali award by the Astronomical Society of India for astronomical work done in India over the previous decade. And hear about Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who was told that geology was a more suitable profession than astronomy for a woman; she chose astronomy, discovered the first known neutron stars (pulsars) while a graduate student, and in subsequent interviews was asked by reporters about her bust size, her hip and waist measurements and her boyfriends. Her advisor later received a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery she made. And hear about others, like France Cordova and Meg Urry, who helped break the glass ceiling in astronomy and who are now working to level the playing field.
About the speaker: Dr. David A. Weintraub is a Professor of Astronomy at Vanderbilt University where he founded and directs the Communication of Science and Technology program and does research on the formation of stars and planets. He has secondary appointments in History and in the Communication of Science and Technology.
He is the 2015 winner of the Klopsteg Award from the American Association of Physics Teachers, which recognizes the outstanding communication of the excitement of contemporary physics to the general public. His most recent book is The Sky is for Everyone: Women Astronomers in Their Own Words (2022, Princeton University Press). Previous books include Life on Mars: What to Know Before We Go (2018, PUP), Religions and Extraterrestrial Life: How Will We Deal With It? (2014, Springer), How Old is the Universe? (2010, PUP), and Is Pluto a Planet? (2006, PUP). He is also created the Who Me? series of scientific biographies for fifth-grade level readers and is co-editor of three published books and six in-development books in this series, most of which are being written in partnership with Vanderbilt undergraduates.
Book reviews:
“These stories will absolutely inspire our next generation of female scientists. . . . [The Sky is For Everyone] is an absolute must-read for any young lady who is thinking of starting a career in astronomy. The same applies to anybody who is interested in the history of women in astronomy.”
—​​​​​​​Mary McIntyre, Journal of the British Astronomical Association
“I thought I had written the definitive book about women in astronomy, but I bow to The Sky Is for Everyone. Its authors are the observatory directors, the university professors, the leaders of the international research teams that launch telescopes into space and draw down the secrets of the cosmos, each one telling her own story of a life in science.”—Dava Sobel, author of The Glass Universe
Attendance notes:
All ages are welcome, but this talk is recommended for ages 10 and up.

You do not need to bring a printed ticket; there will be a guest list at the gate.
The exhibits on the main floor are handicapped accessible, but the Seyfert telescope on the second floor is only accessible by stairs. There are twenty steps, split by a large landing, leading to the dome. Climbing additional portable steps may be necessary to see through the eyepiece.
Notify the gate attendant if you have special parking needs.
Closed-toe footwear is suggested.
If your plans change and you cannot attend, you may invite someone you know to use your tickets/names for entry.
Because this is Vanderbilt University property, firearms and smoking are not allowed.
Please let us know when you get your tickets if someone in your group cannot climb the stairs, so we may attempt to make some accommodation with another telescope if skies are clear enough for viewing.

Address: 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood TN 37027 (NOT on the main Vanderbilt campus)
Cost: $6.27 per person ($5.00 admission plus $1.27 online handling fee.) Each person must have their own reservation. Infants do not require tickets.
NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR. Tickets may be purchased up to the day of the event, but please be aware this event often sells out well ahead.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. THIS IS A CLEAR OR CLOUDY EVENT.
Images: Princeton University Press, Daily Herald Archive/SSPL/Getty, www.cv.nrao.edu/~pchandra/

Middle Tennessee Songwirters Festival
2022-11-17 19:00 - 2022-11-19 22:00 | The Walnut House Event Venue & Recording Studios, 116 N Walnut St., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Middle Tennessee Songwriters Festival presented by Walnut House, Gallagher Unplugged, and Gallagher Guitars.
More event details are below.
