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Fitness in the Park: Rumble Boxing
2024-08-03 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | McEwen Northside Central Park, 4031 Aspen Grove Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Fitness in the Park with Rumble Boxing is BACK – first Saturday of every month starting April through October, from 9-10 a.m.! Join the Rumble Boxing Franklin crew for a Rumble-inspired workout on the lawn! The boutique gym delivers 45-minute, full-body workouts that explore the sweet science of boxing paired with the transformative power of strength training and circuits. Their explosive high-energy workout offers HIIT, metabolic conditioning and cardio-boosting benefits packed into one killer workout.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-08-03 08:00 - 13:00 | Franklin Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
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 in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. 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.
The non-profit FFM believes that local family farms can remain successful with support from the market to stay productive. Productive family farms are important to both the economic and environmental structures of Middle Tennessee communities and the Franklin Farmers Market is working to ensure the future of farming in Tennessee.
Artisans
While the Franklin Farmers Market is the home of real farmers, it is also the place for eclectic offerings from local artists and craftsmen. Come out to the market and meet Middle Tennessee’s best artisans who specialize in such crafts as original photography and paintings, hand turned woodwork, one of a kind pottery and handcrafted jewelry. It’s a diverse mix of local artisans, making the Franklin Farmers Market the spot for unique artworks, crafts and gifts.
Events and Festivals
The Franklin Farmers Market holds many events and festivals throughout the year, too! Their Pardoning of the Turkey event is a family favorite event! Another family favorite event is when Santa visits the market each December! The Franklin Strawberry Festival offers a lot of strawberries, of course! You will also find fun activities and games for kids and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat! The festival is great fun for all ages! The Tomato Festival celebrates summer’s favorite veggie with heirloom tomato tastings, plus a lot of fun games for the kids! The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a fun day for the whole family, too! Enjoy games for kids and adults, including the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. There will also be wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon to enjoy!

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday

The Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market. The summer season of the market is May through October every Saturday 8am – 1pm. The winter season of the market is November through April with hours of 9am – 12noon.

Nolensville Farmers Market
2024-08-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Nolensville Farmers Market, 7248 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Summer 2024 Nolensville Farmers Market
The Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market, open on Saturday mornings at the Historic Nolensville School. The NFM Board takes pride in bringing fresh, local food to Nolensville while supporting local farmers and artisans. You will find all kinds of organic or naturally grown produce, several varieties of meat, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, crafts and food trucks! With music in the background, the Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a great place to stop and pick up your groceries, grab a bite to eat and meet your neighbors. You’re sure to see a friendly face or two.

Yoga in the Courtyard
2024-08-03 08:00 - 10:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Please join us Saturday August 3rd for yoga in the courtyard. Please bring your own mat and RSVP to info@harpethhotel.com.

Something Rotten! A Very New Musical
2024-08-02 19:30 - 2024-08-04 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.

Full Moon Hike
2024-08-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Strawberry Moon: June 7
Buck Moon: July 19
Sturgeon Moon: August 2
All Hikes: 7:30 – 9 pm
$15/person
Age 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Gate opens 1 hour before program start. Program begins promptly at 7:30. No late entries. No exceptions.
Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. We are a pack-in/pack-out facility.
Join us as we explore Owl’s Hill at sunset and enjoy the sights and sounds of day turning to night. We’ll listen for owls, coyotes, and night-singing insects. As the stars come out, we’ll look for constellations, planets, and even meteors.
Meet our non-releasable owl ambassadors and learn about the adaptations that help nocturnal animals survive. Find out what we can expect to see in the sky that night. After that, we’ll head out on the trail to look and listen for the wonders of the night. No flashlights, please!
Owl Prowl programs include an easy one-mile hike with some gentle uphill and downhill hiking. Our trails are natural surface, and hikers can expect a few spots with uneven terrain. Wear shoes suitable for hiking. Insect repellent is strongly recommended.

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.

Williamson County Fair 2024
2024-08-02 18:00 - 2024-08-10 23:59 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Williamson County Fair is Fun for All Ages!

The 2024 Williamson County Fair will be held August 2nd through 10th, 2024 at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee. The Fair offers Fun for all ages for nine days! Delicious food, thrilling rides, games, music, attractions and more! At the Williamson County Fair, it is our mission to provide a family-friendly fair, promoting agriculture, bringing communities together and celebrating the traditions of Williamson County, Tennessee!
Make sure to check out new additions like the Amazing Wonderland Circus and interactive Wild Science display! Seize the chance to win a coveted blue ribbon by participating in our new creative arts and culinary divisions showcasing talents of all ages.
To buy tickets, enter in an event, or learn more, visit www.williamsoncountyfair.org.
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Williamson County Fair with us in Franklin, TN, from Friday, August 2, to Saturday, August 10!

2024 Williamson County Fair Hours
Monday – Thursday: Gates Open at 6:00 pm
Building Hours: 6:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at 11:00 p.m.
Friday: Gate Open at 6:00 pm
Building Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight
Saturday: Gates Open at 10:00 am
Building Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at Midnight
Sunday: Gates Open at Noon
Building Hours: 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.
Midway: Closes at 11:00 p.m.

The Moore-Morris History and Culture Center Joins Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
2024-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Moore-Morris History & Culture Center of Williamson County, TN, 108 Bridge St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
On Friday, August 2, 2024, from 6– 9 p.m., The Moore-Morris History and Culture Center, in partnership with Onward Real Estate, will showcase the work of Ronell Coburn as a part of Williamson County’s Downtown Art Crawl. The Downtown Art Crawl is a free monthly event that takes place the first Friday of each month. This will be the first time the History Center is participating, with more to come. For more information on The Moore-Morris History and Culture Center’s Art Crawl exhibits, please visit the website: linked here.

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
2024-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Historic Downtown Franklin Art Crawl Features Local Artists, Live Music, Guided Art Tours, Complimentary Refreshments and More!
The first Friday of each month, the Franklin Art Crawl includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, and at The Factory at Franklin!
The free monthly event celebrates Williamson County, Tennessee’s local craftsmanship and provides both the novice and the art connoisseur an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnificent work – from blown glass and mixed media to turned wood, paintings, and more!
Many of the galleries, working studios and stores serve complimentary refreshments during the evening, and some offer live music.
Hop aboard the complimentary trolley for a seamless journey to all the featured artists on the Franklin Art Crawl route. All art featured is available for purchase!
Visit Franklin Art Scene Facebook page and Instagram to learn more about the artists that will be featured at each participating site!
By scanning the QR code on the event sign, visitors can easily navigate the Art Crawl area and find the businesses hosting artists each month. Art crawl guests may begin at any participating location on the map!
For more information, please visit Arts Council of Williamson County TN.
More event details are below!

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: 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.

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.

Kings Open Mic Comedy Show
2024-07-31 19:30 - 21:30 | The Whiskey Room Live – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Comedy Nights in Franklin!
Housed in the KINGS Whiskey Room Live, Clean Enough for TV is a weekly comedy open mic and Showcase that features Nashville’s funniest comics! FREE ADMISSION to our Wednesday Open Mic! Sign up at 7:30PM show starts at 8PM! Bring your friends and hang out for a few laughs. Drinks and food available.
The Clean Comedy Collective is a comedy production group based out of Nashville, TN that produces premiere clean comedy shows. We started in January, 2023 and now work with producers all over Tennessee, and even in Huntsville Alabama too!
Our mission is simple. We just want to put on really good comedy shows that are clean and family-friendly at any venue that is looking for a good time.
No Cover | All Ages Welcome.
Check out Kings Facebook page and reserve a spot!

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.

Wine Down Wednesday at Southall
2024-07-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A different wine professional presenting a weekly program of wine that discusses origin, viticulture technique, varieties and the culture surrounding each topic. Includes 4 tasting pours plus Antipasto platter and a 15% discount in our restaurants the night of the class.
AJ Black – Southall Cellar Sellers: Discover what lies beneath in this tasting that reveals which bottles from our cellar are the best performers and how our January menu pairs with them.
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.

Factory Farmers Market
2024-07-31 16:00 - 19:30 | Factory Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Factory Farmers Market is a beautiful and quaint farmers market in downtown Franklin that takes place every Wednesday from 4pm-7:30pm, under the Water Tower at The Factory at Franklin. The Factory Farmers Market features local produce, meats, dairy, honey, baked goods, crafts, kids activities, and more!
Music City Markets and Events, LLC., brings The Factory at Franklin, the Factory Farmers Market starting May 29th – December 18th!

Kids Water Day
2024-07-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Kids Water Day – City of Franklin Parks
End summer with a splash in the park prior to school starting with music presented from Mix 92.9. Water relays, water balloons, sprinklers, beachballs and popsicles! Bring a towel and sunscreen, and we’ll provide the rest. Come join us at Pinkerton Park!

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-07-30 19:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us every Tuesday for trivia at The Skylight Bar hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia! Located inside The Factory at Franklin in historic downtown Franklin, grab a delicious drink or two while playing trivia with your friends or family!
About The Skylight Bar
The Skylight Bar, an innovative bar and event space, located in the Grand Hall of The Factory at Franklin. Conveniently situated at 230 Franklin Road in the heart of downtown Franklin, Tennessee, The Skylight Bar continues to be the perfect locale for creating lasting memories with the community, hosting events and more.

July Chef Dinner Series at Amerigo Cool Springs
2024-07-30 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-07-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Amerigo Italian Restaurant – Brentwood, 1656 Westgate Cir., Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us for the next installment of our 2024 flagship dinner series! Chef Steven Robilio will create a five-course dinner featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients, complete with wine and/or cocktail pairings. The menu changes each month to highlight the flavors of the season, giving guests a reason to return time and time again.
Guests are seated family-style in our private dining rooms for this interactive dinner event. Course by course, Chef Steven explains the ingredients and inspiration behind each dish while our Beverage Manager presents the drink pairings. Questions for the Chef are encouraged!
Burrata
summer salad, berries, roasted tomato, grilled focaccia bread, blackberry vinaigrette
Sweet Corn Chowder
jumbo lump crab, charred corn, chili oil
Scallop
Meyer lemon aioli, arugula, poblano, tomato, peach
Salmon
corn & bean succotash, crispy onions, orange brown butter sauce
Chocolate Chess Pie
fresh berries, whipped cream, raspberry coulis
*Menu items are subject to change based on availability prior to the dinner.

Senior Social Month
2024-07-30 14:00 | Eastern Flank Event Facility, 1368 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
City of Franklin Parks Event: Senior Social Month
Tuesdays • July 9th, 16th, 28th, 30th • 2pm – 3pm • Eastern Flank Event Facility
Throughout July, every Tuesday, we will organize an event for all seniors aged 55 and above to join and engage in to stay active and socialize! Doors open at 1:30pm, Activity starts at 2:00pm.

Lunch & Learn at Williamson County Animal Center
2024-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Williamson County Animal Center, 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) invites everyone to learn about the shelter’s programs and services while enjoying a free lunch. Space is limited so online registration (www.adoptwcac.org/284/Attend-Lunch-Learn) is required. One day each month, beginning at 12:00pm, guest will be treated to a boxed lunch (bottled water also provided) while they get a look into the programs and services offered at WCAC and the impact they have in our community. Following the 15 – 20 minute introduction to the workings of the center, guests will then tour the cat and dog adoption areas of the shelter.
For more information, please contact Scott Pieper, Assistant Director, by email scott.pieper@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or by phone (615) 790-5590.

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2024-07-29 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

Mermaid Mondays at Nashville Shores
2024-07-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort, 4001 Bell Rd., Nashville, TN, 37076, United States
Visit Nashville Shores on Mondays in July to meet and swim with Mermaid Sabrina Rose at our Barefootin’ Bay from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy mermaid games and prizes while supplies last! These recurring events are included in Nashville Shores’ season passes and in the purchase of an admission ticket for that date. Plan a visit to the water park on July 8, July 15, July 22 or July 29 to live out your mermaid dreams!

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.

Live in the Lounge
2024-07-28 19:00 - 22:00 | 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.

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: 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 - 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.
