2024 Kite Festival
2024-03-03 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Franklin Recreation Complex – Soccer Fields, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is partnering with Chicago Kite to host WCPR’s inaugural Kite Festival in Franklin on Sunday, March 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin. Mark your calendars so you won’t miss this FREE family event with numerous kinds of kites and stunt kites; some even reaching 100 feet in the air!

Stars to the East Auditions - Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition)
2024-03-03 13:30 - 16:30 | Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Stars to the East Auditions – Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition), Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 1:30-4:30 pm at the Nolensville Recreation Center, 7250 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville. Ages 2nd – 8th Graders
For the spring of 2024, the Stars to the East production will be the youth edition of Once Upon a Mattress. Once Upon A Mattress: Youth Edition is a one-hour adaptation of the beloved musical that launched Carol Burnett’s career. Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larkin and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. After all, a princess is a delicate thing.

Writers Reviewing Writers
2024-03-03 15:30 - 17:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
A Book Club examining one writer and two works. We study how has the writer progressed in their writing, what has changed overall in their approach to their style, and whether we prefer the earlier vs. later writing. The best way to learn is to study, discuss, and practice. Join us as we travel through literature to improve the writing craft. March: Sylvia Plath’s Books – The Collected Poems & The Bell Jar.

The Lady and the Empress: The Life and Music of Bessie Smith
2024-03-03 16:00 - 18:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Williamson County Performing Arts Center presents The Lady and the Empress, a one-woman theatrical performance based on the life and music of 1920s blues legend, Bessie Smith, the Empress of the Blues. Written and performed by Doris Fields (Lady D) and backed by a 4-piece band, the show follows the life of Bessie Smith from her beginnings in Chattanooga and the tent shows of the South to the glamorous stages of Harlem. This 90-minute presentation is both entertaining and educational and features many of Smith’s most popular songs, including “T’ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do,” “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” and more.

Williamson County Homeless Alliance Breakfast Fundraiser
2024-03-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Christ Community Church, 1215 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Williamson County Homeless Alliance (WCHA) is planning its yearly Fundraising Breakfast. This will takeplace Monday, March 4, 2024, to help further the mission of WCHA. Williamson County Homeless Alliance’s (WCHA) mission is to develop and maintain a permanent transitional sanctuary that meets the needs of people experiencing homelessness in Franklin/Williamson County Tennessee by partnering with local government, non-profits, businesses, individuals, and churches.

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
2024-03-04 11:00 - 19:30 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at CoolSprings Galleria
FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS WANT TO SEE THE EASTER BUNNY, TOO!
Join us at the Easter Bunny’s Garden for pet photos with the Easter Bunny!
Visits are always free, with photo packages available for purchase. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are recommended.

Little Sprouts Children's Consignment Sale
2024-03-04 18:00 - 2024-03-08 13:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Little Sprouts Consignment Sale is returning to The Factory at Franklin, March 4th through the 8th!
March 4-5 – Crew member + Consigner Pre-sales
March 5-6 – Ticked Pre-sales
March 7 – 9 AM to 4 PM General Public and 6 PM to 9 PM – 1/2 Price Night!
March 8 – 9 AM to 1 PM – 1/2 Price Day!
Please check event link below for more information.

Jeffrey Steele & Friends
2024-03-04 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Join us for an evening to remember! The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund presents the 17th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends, an intimate evening hosted by Storme Warren and Casey LeVasseur with special guest performances by Jeffrey Steele and many more!**
Jeffrey Steele and his family created the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee after Steele’s 13-year-old son passed away on 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.

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2024-03-04 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience a night of uproarious fun with Oddity Improv’s clean-ish improv show at The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, every Monday!
Oddity Improv is a non-profit theatre company on a mission to empower and build confidence through the joy of improv and sketch-comedy. Expect the unexpected as we deliver unique performances, and stay tuned for the thrill of surprise guest stars!
$18 Online, $23 at the door.
The Mockingbird Theatre @ The Factory in Franklin
Show is recommended for Ages 13+
Bar opens at 6, Doors open at 7, Show starts @ 7:30 pm, see you there!
https://oddityimprov.com/shows

19 Miles to Music Row: Brian White
2024-03-05 18:30 - 20:45 | Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN, 37069-1430, United States
BRIAN WHITE COMING MARCH 5 TO THE 19 MILES TO MUSIC ROW STAGE
Brian White is passionate about writing songs. With over 400 cuts to his credit, his work has earned him Sixteen #1’s, 2 Dove Awards, SESAC Song of The Year as well as ACM , CMA, and Grammy Nominations. His songs have been recorded by such artists as Rascal Flatts, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean ( Including Jason’s #1 “Blame It On You”) , Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins ( #1 song ”Watching You” – Billboard Song of The Year) The Swon Brothers, Steve Holy, Earl Scruggs, Terri Clark, Kix Brooks, Blackhawk, as well as Canadian and Australian Country stars.
Join us in Franklin on March 5th for this FREE event.

Spanish Wine Tasting at Miel Restaurant
2024-03-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Miel Restaurant, 343 53rd Ave. N., Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Learn about the different regions and wines of Spain during this fun and educational tasting at Miel Restaurant in Nashville. 6 wine regions & corresponding wines will be enjoyed with tapas. These fun & educational tastings are hosted in the Barn at Miel by Seema Prasad, Miel’s Proprietor. For three decades Seema has crafted her restaurant’s lists as well as lists for other restaurants and cellars and now for her new venture, Harvest Wine Market.

Founders Live Nashville
2024-03-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center (EIC), 104 Claude Yates Dr., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Experience and Virtual Pitch Competition!
We’re Excited To Host Founders Live Nashville
Join us for an incredible evening…
Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.
5 founders
99-second pitches
4 minutes of audience Q&A
YOUR VOTES decide the winner!
So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in Tennessee.
We will also be hosting our Future Founders Event with students from the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center (EIC). You do not want to miss these amazing students and hear how their companies are making an impact.
Founders Live Nashville Agenda
6 pm – Networking
7 pm – Pitch Competition
8 pm – Networking

Learn more at the link below!

Driving Miss Daisy
2024-03-07 19:00 - 2024-03-10 14:00 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Studio Tenn – Driving Miss Daisy – March 7 – 24, 2024 – Turner Theater
Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry is a story rooted in the Deep South, which follows the decades-long relationship between a strong-willed, well-to-do Jewish woman and her Black chauffeur in the Jim Crow era. Set against a backdrop of changing world events between the late 1940s and early 1970s, what begins as a troubled and hostile pairing soon blossoms into a profound, life-altering friendship that transcends all the societal boundaries placed between them. With humor and heartfelt emotion, Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play poignantly explores the transformative power of true friendship.
For more dates and times click here.

The Next Door Recovery Presents: International Women’s Day Networking Event
2024-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 | The Next Door Recovery, 402 22nd Ave. N., Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Join The Next Door Recovery (TNDR) for an afternoon of networking in honor of International Women’s Day. Enjoy connecting with other local organizations in the Nashville community looking to support and empower women for lifetime recovery and healing. It’s time we all join hands to support each other in our “healing era”.
Please consider purchasing one of TNDR’s “In my healing era” t-shirts to support the faith-based non-profit. Link here: https://www.bonfire.com/international-womens-day-in-my-healing-era/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=post_campaign_launch&utm_campaign=international-womens-day-in-my-healing-era&utm_content=default&fbclid=IwAR2fnucOrU_co0BcjMwH8fK0t6rvtGnxX8b2vTC5KfnOfabN1B_LdLT1OdE

International Women's Day at Curio Brewing Company
2024-03-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Curio Brewing Company, 216 Noah Drive, Suite 140, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us on March 8th to celebrate all of the women who make Curio one of the best places in Franklin. Our mission is to create community and support curiosity through quality coffee and craft beer. That spirit is evident as we celebrate women who brew, drink, and support craft beer. Join us as we tap the kegs of Jolene, a limited-edition strawberry blonde ale. This beer was brewed by a group local women and we can’t wait to share it with you! We’ll have a few women-owned businesses on-site and a portion of the proceeds will be supporting Thistle Farms.

International Women's Day! Barbie
2024-03-08 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
International Women’s Day! Barbie – The Franklin Theatre

Come celebrate International Women’s Day here at The Franklin Theatre!
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

The Franklin Theatre does not show previews. Movies will begin at the posted time.

LIVE! Telescope Night
2024-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
LIVE! Telescope Night at Vanderbilt University Dyer Observatory in Brentwood, TN.
Vanderbilt University 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.

Franklin Light Opera presents Die Fledermaus
2024-03-08 19:00 - 2024-03-10 14:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
It is Vienna in 1874. Things have been set in motion before the curtain rises on Die Fledermaus, that most effervescent of operettas. The recipient of a practical joke while in a drunken haze after a party, it has taken young Dr. Falke three years to figure out how to get back at his friend Eisenstein for the prank. The perfect forum is provided by the outlandish Russian Prince Orlofsky, who rolls into town and invites Falke to a sumptuous party. Guests arrive under an assortment of false pretenses. Even Adele, the Eisenstein’s maid, feigns an excuse to be released from work that night so she can go to the ball, and disguises herself as a Russian actress. The party culminates in the unwitting Eisenstein flirting shamelessly with his own wife, who is in disguise as a Hungarian countess. Amidst much waltzing and champagne consumption, Eisenstein gets a taste of his own medicine, delivered in large doses by Dr. Falke.
Friday, March 8th at 7pm
Saturday, March 9th at 7pm
Sunday, March 10th at 2pm

Joe Stamm + Alex Williams
2024-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | The Whiskey Room Live – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Joe Stamm + Alex Williams – The Whiskey Room Live, Franklin, TN, March 8, 2024.
The Whiskey Room Live is a seated music venue inside of KINGS BOWLING – FRANKLIN, TN. AGES 18+ for this show, please. We offer a full menu and full bar to order from. We have free parking, no validation needed.
Doors: 7pm || Show: 7:30-9:30
$15 advance tickets, $20 at the door.
https://www.joestammband.com/
https://alexwilliamsofficial.com/

Lydia Laird
2024-03-08 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Lydia Laird – The Franklin Theatre

Not all artists’ work transcends sound to emotion but for artist/songwriter Lydia Laird, she doesn’t make music any other way. Her self-titled debut EP, releasing August 2020 with accomplished producers Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Smith, Nick Schwarz, and Jeff Sojka, will not only introduce listeners to Laird’s powerful vocals but also to her willingness to be in the dark places and find hope there with anthems that honestly address the pain in life along with the power of the Gospel.
It was from a dark place that inspired Laird to write “I’ll Be Okay,” a song proclaiming truth amid uncertainty and speaks to Laird’s own experiences with depression and anxiety, mental health issues that are near to her heart. “My prayer is that my music invites others to be honest and vulnerable with God and ultimately helps them come to know the unconditional love and grace of a Savior who cares in a deeper and more personal way,” she shares.
Laird, who is number seven in a family of ten children, grew up in a Christian home in East Texas while also living in Romania as missionaries when she was young. She remembers becoming a Christian when she was just four years old and wrote her first song at nine as music became an outlet for her.
The truth of who God is and what that means for our own identity and security in Christ is one revelation Laird cites as she began her journey deeper toward the center of the true Gospel. “I’m just on the journey with them,” Laird says when asked how she hopes listeners will view her not only as an artist but a person of faith. “I’m still being sanctified. I’m still learning the Gospel every day. I want people to look at me as someone who can relate and cares, and is saying, ‘Hey, we’re in this together.’”

Naturalist Workshops
2024-03-09 08:00 - 10:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
March Workshop: Beginning Birding – Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
Get ready for spring migration with this introduction to bird watching and bird identification. Learn the basics of bird identification by sight and sound using a field guide or digital app. This program will also discuss how to choose and use binoculars and how to share your findings with digital citizen science apps like eBird and iNaturalist.
Bring binoculars! There will also be a limited number of binoculars to borrow. Participants are welcome to bring field guides or load a digital field guide like Sibley or Audubon on their smartphone.
Ages 14+ (minors must be accompanied by a registered adult)

Sara Sells Warehouse Sale
2024-03-09 08:00 - 2024-03-10 20:00 | Sara Sells, 8430 Horton Hwy., College grove, TN, 37046, United States
Sara Sells is a unique once-a-month sale where you can find sofas, dining tables, bedroom furniture, lighting, home decor and more at unbeatable prices!! The best part?! You can take everything home with you on sale day!! Sara Sells also offers alternate pickup days and local delivery! Check out our website for more details – www.sarasells.com.
3/9 – in-person sale, 8am-1pm
3/10 – online sale, 11am-8pm

Saturday Morning Art Club
2024-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Oasis Health Center, 3015 Belshire Village Dr., Suite 204, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
The Saturday Morning Art Club meets from 10am – noon.
March is for Macarons! Paint a cute and colorful stack of sweet treats.
We’re trying something new this month! I’m going to let you choose your medium – watercolors or acrylics!
Make sure you select the ticket that reflects your choice at checkout.
Please join us as we gather around the table to chat, paint and relax.
ALL supplies, instruction and new friends included.
No experience required.
The Workshop will meet at Oasis Health Center
3015 Belshire Village Dr, Suite 202, Spring Hill, TN.

Nashville Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival
2024-03-09 11:30 - 21:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Nashville Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival in Franklin, TN at The Factory at Franklin, March 9th, 2024!
Hey Nashville – Your Chocolateest Festival is Here…
PLENTIFUL TASTING OF CHOCOLATES/WINE/CRAFT SPIRITS INCLUSIVE
**JUST ADDED – BOOZY MILKSHAKES & CANDY COCKTAILS – INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET!**
March 9th, 2024 (Saturday – Choose Your Session – Afternoon or Evening)
The Factory at Franklin – Liberty Hall – Indoors/Covered!
21+ and Over Event, No Exceptions
Enjoy Chocolate in a multitude of decadent presentations – from sweet hand-rolled truffles to oooey goooey marshmallowey crunchy S’mores and an amazing selection of bean-to-bar artisan chocolates – Quench your thirst with Champagne, Prosecco and premium wines and a sip of fine whiskies! Cupcakes, cookies, cakes, candies, Macarons, cake pops, bean-to-bar chocolates, popcorn, donuts and More…Plus other savory items like pretzels, artisan cheeses, charcuterie – delight your taste buds! More than just a Chocolate Festival, included in your ticket price is a tasting glass to enjoy plentiful wine and whiskey – we’ll have a nice selection of craft beers, ciders and non-alcoholic beverages as well. Hey, and buy some to take home – why not, you deserve it!
Included in Your Ticket Price:
-Chocolate Samples – Indulge!
-Wine glass and plentiful pours of premium wines, select craft beers and ciders
-Plentiful samples of Whiskies and other spirits
-Nashville’s 1st Chocolate Fondue Bar – pick your fixings, dip ‘em in unctuous Chocolate Fondue!
-Boozy Milkshakes and Candy Cocktails – Included In Your Ticket!
-Amazing Selection of TN Craft Distilleries and Wineries – Purchase Bottles to Go!
-Other sweet and savory items – cookies, cakes, cheeses and More!
-Savory foods (for additional price) get your Gourmet On!
Sweet, Savory, Wine, Whiskey & More!

Nashville Singles Night at The Skylight Bar
2024-03-09 17:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mix and mingle with other singles from around Nashville and Franklin at The Skylight Bar in Franklin, located inside The Factory at Franklin!

The Redeemer
2024-03-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Tennessee Performing Arts Center – TPAC, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Celebrate Easter by experiencing this profoundly spiritual and stirring show centered around the life and redemptive mission of The Redeemer Jesus Christ. Grammy Nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker, tenor Dallyn Vail Bayles, soprano Lisa Zimmerman, bass Preston Yates and cellist Nicole Pinnell join conductor Kurt Bestor and The Arizona Chamber Artists Choir and Orchestra (led by Aimee Stewart) to present this inspiring multi-media concert event. The glorious music, composed and arranged by Kurt Bestor, features familiar hymns, soul-filling original compositions and magnificent portions of Handel’s Messiah. The 2024 Redeemer Tour is sponsored by Black Desert Resort.

2024 Garden Talk Series: Gardening for Pollinators (virtual program)
2024-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
The more bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in your landscape, the better. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce. To learn how to attract bees and other pollinators to your garden, register for the next program in the Williamson County Public Library’s Garden Talk series, “Gardening for Pollinators,” on Monday, March 11 at 1 p.m.
Pollinators are delightful to watch and are necessary for a healthy garden and planet. Join us as we delve into the many secrets hiding in your yard. Learn which plants are vital to different pollinators’ life cycles and why native plants are critical to promoting good environmental stewardship.
“Gardening for Pollinators” is presented via Zoom by the Williamson County Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau. Login instructions will be emailed the day before the event to everyone who registers.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is requested at https://bit.ly/GardenTalkProgram2. Call the Library at (615) 595-1243 or email reference.library@williamsoncounty-tn.gov if you have questions or need assistance registering.
WCPLtn: Discover Learn Succeed
The Williamson County Public Library System’s Main Library is in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue. Branches are located in Fairview, Bethesda, College Grove, Nolensville, and Leiper’s Fork. For more information about library programs or services, call (615) 595-1243 or visit http://wcpltn.org. Sign up to receive library events and announcements at https://bit.ly/WCPLSe-news. The library can also be found on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, WordPress, and Twitter via @wcpltn. The views expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of the Williamson County Public Library System.

Puckett’s Annual Merch Madness Sale
2024-03-13 07:00 - 2024-04-09 21:00 | TN
Come shop our Merch Madness sale at all Puckett’s Restaurant locations to stock up on all of your favorite Puckett’s sauces and spices. The sale, happening from March 13 – April 9, 2024, includes great deals like BOGO sauces and small size spices, chef seasonings for $7.99 and more. The sale will take place both in-store and online.

The Movie Gang Presents: Jurassic Park
2024-03-13 18:00 - 21:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Welcome to Jurassic Park! “Hold on to your butts” because the Movie Gang is taking Jurassic Park to the next level! Big dinosaurs belong on big screens! On March 13th, see the 1993 classic on our legendary Franklin Theatre screen like never before! The Movie Gang are taking over and transforming our theatre to feel like you’re visiting our own little Jurassic Park. Decorations, Treats, Lights, and even see fossils of ancient predators and a presentation by Vertebrate Paleontologist Dr. Larisa DeSantis! Follow @themoviegang on instagram as we roll out more details! Make sure you get there at doors so you can enjoy the entire party!
Doors open at 6 PM. Movie is at 7 PM.

Live Music at Hilton Garden Inn Brentwood
2024-03-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Brentwood, 217 Centerview Dr., Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come join us for live music in our Garden Grille restaurant and bar! The set will be solo acoustic covering folk, country, and all of your favorite hits.
