Arbor Day Celebration
2018-02-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-02-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-02-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-02-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-02-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-02-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-02-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-02-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates | TN
Activities for Kids and Family in Franklin, TN
Please join The Franklin Tree Commission and the City of Franklin Parks Department for tons of fun in the trees with opportunities in tree climbing, kids’ activities, food, information and free tree saplings at Pinkerton Park in Franklin from 10am-2pm.
Master tree climbing instructor Tim Kovar, from Tree Climbing Planet will guide individuals into the crown of a tree for a public tree climb with several stations, all certified equipment will be provided during this annual family friendly event. Participants will ascend into the tree using the same rope-and-saddle method that canopy researchers use. “Getting up into a tree – being surrounded by the branches – is just a great way to explore nature,” said Tim Kovar. “Not only is it just plain fun, it connects us with the natural world in a way that not many people are exposed to.”
The tree climb is free and open to the public. Participants must be at least six years old and be wearing closed-toe shoes. For more information please check out the website or email specific questions to parksinfo@franklintn.gov

Krewe Party
2018-02-06 18:00 | TN
Two Events to Support At-Risk Youth in Williamson County – My Friend’s House Mardi Gras Ball and Krewe Party put the fun in fundraising

Krewe Party – February 6, 2018
My Friend’s House Mardi Gras Ball – February 10, 2018
Franklin, TN – Mardi Gras Ball is a unique event that provides an opportunity to celebrate with those in the community who share the same vision and heart for the special at-risk youth we serve. All proceeds will go to My Friend’s House Family & Children’s services. The 2018 Mardi Gras Ball will be held on Saturday, February 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Embassy Suite located at 820 Crescent Center Drive, Franklin, TN 37067.
Every year, amazing couples are nominated for the Mardi Gras Ball Royal Court. With a unique voting system, nominees battle each other to see who can raise the most money through contributions to My Friend’s House. Then, at the Mardi Gras Ball, the couple that raised the most money will be crowned King and Queen OR maybe Queen and Queen. The 2018 Mardi Gras Ball Royal Court nominees are: sisters, Baley & Blair Bodden, Greg and Darci Caesar, J. Edward & Brenda Campbell, and Steve & Stacey Desoto.
“The Mardi Gras is a fun and exciting way for community members to give much needed support to our organization,” Says Tina Edwards, Executive Director of My Friend’s House, “ In fact, nearly 20% of our annual budget comes from the Mardi Gras Ball and pre-event Krewe Party.”
The Ball will also include a four-course dinner and dancing with live music provided by Gary Jenkins & Thundering Hearts. Tickets for the event are $150 each or $1,250 for a table of ten. Sponsorships are available from $500 – $10,000.
Part of the Mardi Gras Ball festivities includes the pre-event Krewe Party, which will be held at Wild Wing Café Thoroughbred Village Shopping Center: 545 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067 on Tuesday February, 06, 2018. Tickets are $20.00 per person and doors open at 6 p.m.
“The Krewe party is for supporters who can’t always drop $150 for a formal event ticket,” explains Tina Edwards, “What’s special about this event is that it helps raise both awareness and money in a way that anyone can participate in.”
The Krewe party includes a silent auction and is a great way to meet the Mardi Gras Royal Court nominees, vote for your favorite couple and support My Friend’s House while enjoying a laid back, Fat Tuesday type atmosphere.
If you would like more information about the event, visit My Friend’s House Website at https://myfriendshousetn.org/, or contact Tina Edwards at 615.790.8553 or Tina.edwards@myfriendshousetn.org.

Nashville Home + Remodel Expo
2018-02-09 10:00 - 2018-02-11 18:00 | TN
The Nashville Home + Remodeling Expo is February 9-11, 2018 at the Music City Center
With all of the charming old houses around Nashville as well as new community concepts, this expo has something for everyone. From tiny house tours to outdoor living ideas, stop by to get some inspiration and discounts from the nearly 100 exhibitors. There will also be a gaming area sponsored by Nashville Billiard and Patio.
DATES & HOURS
Friday, February 9, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 10, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 11, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
ADMISSION
Adults (at the door) $10.00
Adults (Online only) $8.00
Children (Ages 12 & Under) FREE

Princess Night in the “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades" Exhibit
2018-02-09 16:00 - 19:00 | TN
Williamson County Events
Princess Night in the “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” Exhibit at Oaklands Mansion February 9, 2018
MURFREESBORO, TN.— Calling all little princesses! What a better way to be a princess than to be surrounded by princess dresses. Wear your favorite dress or princess costume to the exhibit and enjoy refreshments in the museum gift shop on February 9, 2018. Tickets are $10 per person or $5 if you dress as your favorite princess and can be pre-purchased at www.oaklandsmansion.org.
Murfreesboro’s own princess, Miss Tennessee Valley 2018 Kristen Perry, will be here to meet all the little princesses. She and other local real life princesses will be available to speak with guests and share about the charities they are sponsoring. This is a great opportunity to meet these spectacular young ladies!
“This is a great daddy/daughter outing, as well as grandparent’s night out and is wonderful for all ages,” said Mary Beth Nevills, Education Director of Oaklands, “Your little princess will love being the center of attention for this special evening of big fluffy dresses and tiaras that sparkle.”
“Wedding Dresses Through the Decades”
Stories of our community will come to life through wedding gowns on display at Oaklands Mansion, where every dress tells a love story. Step back into time and experience the common threads that weave together the lives of women as we explore women’s history, fashion history, cultural history and the history of our community. Over fifty gowns will be placed on loan and exhibited, most for the first time. The “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” exhibit in Maney Hall at Oaklands Mansion will take place from January 20 through March 4, 2018.
Princess Night is open from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and is a come-and-go event. Tickets include admission to the wedding dress exhibit, photos with princesses, princess crafts & snacks. Tickets can be purchased online at oaklandsmansion.org. For more information, contact Mary Beth Nevills at Oaklands (615) 893-0022 or email mb@oaklandsmuseum.org

The Franklin Farmers Market
2018-02-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-02-17 09:00 - 12:00 | TN
The Franklin Farmers Market is a true Tennessee farmers market!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.
Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday!
Spring/Summer Market: April thru Oct, 8am – 1pm
Fall/Winter Market: Nov thru March, 9am – 12pm

My Friend’s House Mardi Gras Ball
2018-02-10 18:00 | TN

Franklin on Foot - Psychic Ghost Walk
2018-02-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | TN
Featuring Psychic Medium, Janet Lemley
Franklin, TN – Franklin on Foot’s walking tours have been a local favorite since 2003, but they’re about to do something for the first time. On Saturday, February 10th, and Saturday, February 17th, they will host a special event, billed as a Psychic Ghost Walk. The night tour will be led by veteran guide Alicia King Marshall, and feature celebrated psychic medium, Janet Lemley.
“We’ll walk through the haunted streets of historic Franklin as the medium delivers messages and shares her impressions along the way,” says Franklin on Foot owner, Margie Thessin. She adds, “We’re happy to welcome Janet Lemley to Franklin. She’s a gifted psychic and I’m excited to see if she’ll connect with some of Franklin’s more colorful past residents.”
The two-hour tour will begin at 7:00pm. Cost is $60 per person, and is not recommended for anyone under sixteen.
They encourage anyone interested to act quickly, as they’re limiting this event to 25 guests. Tickets can be purchased online at franklinonfoot.com.
About Franklin on Foot: Franklin on Foot is the area’s top walking tour provider. Founded in 2003 by Margie Thessin, they lead various tours, including children’s, Civil War, general history, crime, and Southern food. Franklin on Foot has won many awards, and was recognized by Expertise as The Best Local Tour in Nashville for 2017.

Fabulous Friends for Africa Valentines Party
2018-02-10 19:00 - 23:00 | TN
Back by Popular Demand: dinner buffet with dancing and silent auction.
Minimum donation requested of $100 per person. $125 per person at the door. Saturday, February 10th, 2018 at The Factory in Franklin from 7:00 – 11:00 pm.
Fabulous Friends for Africa is a group of women who joined together to organize and sponsor a Valentine’s Dance to raise funds for African Leadership. After ten years of faithful dedication, the founding women took a step to pass this event to the next generation. The 2018 dance will be put on and facilitated by the founding members’ daughters and their friends, in an effort to keep the dream and goal of the event alive for years to come.
Please visit http://fabulousfriendsforafrica.org/ for more information and to purchase tickets.

EXILE
2018-02-10 20:00 | TN
The award winning country rockers are one of the most exciting live acts to grace our stage. With three gold albums, two Greatest Hits CDs, several multi-platinum singles and thirteen award nominations from the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association (CMA), the band has one of the most solid reputations in the world of country music.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Love Makes the World Go Round
2018-02-14 20:00 | TN
Valentine’s Night Out – Love Makes the World Go Round
Love Makes the World Go Round a concert to benefit The Brentwood Arts Society at Towne Centre Theatre – Musical Director: Leslie Berra, Producer: April Presle
Come spend your Valentine’s evening with your loved one at Towne Centre Theatre and enjoy songs performed by some of your favorite local theatre artists inlcuding Elizabeth Ayton, Leslie Berra, Mark Buchanan, Raymond Cruz, Blandina Vergara-Cruz, Stephanie Dillard, Brittanie Graham, Jeremy Hargis, Morgan Lamberth, Will Lasley, Connor Richardson and Amy Warren.
Show time is 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:15 PM. Pre-show festivities include FREE wine, dessert and music (Heather Risser, violinist) in the gallery room. All seating is general admission. Tickets are non-refundable. For Handicapped Seating, please call (615) 221-1174 or send an email to tickets@towncentretheatre.com

The Nashville Show: Antiques + Art + Vintage
2018-02-15 09:00 - 2018-02-17 16:00 | THE FAIRGROUNDS NASHVILLE, 625 Smith Ave., Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
The Nashville Show -formerly TAILGATE-MUSIC VALLEY ANTIQUE SHOW returns to the Fairgrounds Nashville in February
This show of over 30 years will be bustling with activity and sold signs will be going up on all types of merchandise. Furniture, Folk Art, Primitives, Industrial artifacts, linens, Quilts, Jewelry, Pottery, China, Holiday memorabilia, and unusuals galore.
Over 140 of America’s favorite dealers have saved their best merchandise to put on their best displays for customers from all parts of the country. Decorators, antiques dealers, home decorators, collectors, and novices alike will be thrilled with the treasures they find at the The Nashville Show.
Show Hours
Thursday
Early Bird 9 a.m.-noon $25
Includes Readmission for 3 Days
General Admission
Thursday noon-5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please visit The Nashville Show for more information.

Doubt: A Parable
2018-02-15 19:00 | TN
“What do you do when you’re unsure?” So asks John Patrick Shanley, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of the literary masterpiece Doubt: A Parable. When an unthinkable accusation is leveled against Father Flynn, Sister Aloysius realizes that the only way to get justice is to create it herself. Join Studio Tenn in this Tony Award winning and Academy Award nominated drama that not only raises questions of uncertainties, but causes audiences to explore who they are, and who they become, in the face of adversity.
Thursday, February 15 at 7 p.m.
FEBRUARY 15 – 25, 2018
See website for other dates and times.

Crazy For You
2018-02-15 19:00 - 2018-02-17 19:00 | TN
CYT presents Crazy For You – Join the amazing cast of CYT Nashville for a zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy! CRAZY FOR YOU® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre, where he falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theater owner’s daughter. Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre – through cunning, razzmatazz, a hilarious case of mistaken identity, and with the help of his friends. Full of memorable Gershwin tunes, including “I Got Rhythm,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “Nice Work if You Can Get It,” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” You don’t want to miss this toe-tapping production!

CYT presents
Crazy for You
February 15th at 7:00pm
February 16th at 7:00pm
February 17th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm

Doubt: A Parable
2018-02-16 19:00 | TN
“What do you do when you’re unsure?” So asks John Patrick Shanley, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of the literary masterpiece Doubt: A Parable. When an unthinkable accusation is leveled against Father Flynn, Sister Aloysius realizes that the only way to get justice is to create it herself. Join Studio Tenn in this Tony Award winning and Academy Award nominated drama that not only raises questions of uncertainties, but causes audiences to explore who they are, and who they become, in the face of adversity.
Friday, February 16 at 7 p.m.
FEBRUARY 15 – 25, 2018
See website for other dates and times.

Doubt: A Parable
2018-02-17 14:00 - 19:00 | TN
“What do you do when you’re unsure?” So asks John Patrick Shanley, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of the literary masterpiece Doubt: A Parable. When an unthinkable accusation is leveled against Father Flynn, Sister Aloysius realizes that the only way to get justice is to create it herself. Join Studio Tenn in this Tony Award winning and Academy Award nominated drama that not only raises questions of uncertainties, but causes audiences to explore who they are, and who they become, in the face of adversity.
Saturday, February 17 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 17 at 7 p.m.
FEBRUARY 15 – 25, 2018
See website for other dates and times.

Wine in the Winter
2018-02-17 16:00 - 20:00 | TN
3rd Annual Wine in the Winter!
Tickets for the 3rd Annual Wine in the Winter are on sale now at www.WineInTheWinter.com. The event will be held on Saturday, February 17th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Hilton Nashville Downtown. Ticket proceeds will benefit local charity The DISTRICT.
Wine in the Winter will be modeled after its sister event, Wine on the River, now in its 16th year. Attendees will be able to take a break from the cold and sample nearly 100 different wine, beer and spirit beverages in a Winter Wonderland setting in the heart of downtown Nashville.
Lipman Brothers, the official beverage sponsor of Wine in the Winter will be providing all wine, beer and spirit tasting samples. Established in 1939, Lipman Brothers was the first distributor of wine and spirits in Middle Tennessee. For any press inquiries regarding Lipman Brothers, please contact Bethany Underwood. B.underwood@lipmanbrothers.com
Advance General Admission tickets are $69 (plus tax) per person and include a souvenir wine glass and all wine, beer, and spirit samples. Day-Of General Admission tickets are $75 (plus tax) per person and will only be available if advanced tickets have not sold out. Designated Driver Tickets are $25 (plus tax) and DO NOT include a souvenir wine glass, wine, beer, or spirit samples. VIP tickets are $125 (plus tax), only 50 spots available, and include an hour long private wine tasting instruction, beginning at 3pm, prior to the start of the event, a specialized Reidel wine glass and all wine, beer, and spirit samples. General Admission Tickets and Designated Driver Tickets, and VIP Tickets can be purchased online at www.WineInTheWinter.com.
Wine in the Winter is proud to maintain a charitable component by contributing proceeds and collaborating with The DISTRICT. The DISTRICT is a private non-profit organization dedicated to economic and community revitalization of three historic districts in Downtown Nashville. Its programs seek to foster and stimulate growth of a district identity, community spirit, civic pride and unity. Connect with The DISTRICT on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheDistrictNashville
Wine in the Winter is presented by Lipman Brothers, Hilton Nashville Downtown and iHeartRadio. This event is sponsored by Marquee Rentals, Nashville Lifestyles, and Do61

SUZY BOGGUSS
2018-02-17 20:00 | TN
Grammy winning singer-songwriter, Suzy Bogguss, is one of country music’s enduring treasures. In the 1990s, Bogguss sold 4 million records with radio hits like “Outbound Plane,” “Someday Soon,” “Letting Go,” and “Drive South.” In the midst of her country popularity she took time off for projects like the duets album with the legendary Chet Atkins, an album of modern swing music with Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel, and an album of original music landed her at number 4 on the jazz charts. Her folk music roots show through in her frequent appearances on Public Radio’s, “A Prairie Home Companion,” and in her critically acclaimed album and book project from 2011, “American Folk Songbook.” In 2014, she released Lucky, a collection of songs written by Merle Haggard and interpreted through Suzy’s crystal vocals from the female point of view. Her latest offering, Aces Redux, is a re-recording of her platinum selling album Aces produced by Suzy with fresh arrangements and her sparkling vocals.

Recent highlights for Bogguss include touring this year with the “Chicks With Hits” show with Terri Clark and Pam Tillis, she recently recorded with Tommy Emmanuel, and one of Bogguss’ Christmas songs was recorded by Blake Shelton for his latest holiday album.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
