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Southern Men's Showcase & Tennessee Tasting Alley
2022-05-07 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Southern Men’s Showcase is the premier Men’s Lifestyle Event for the Nashville/ Franklin Area

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….

Fashion/ Grooming
Tastings by local distilleries and breweries
Artisans and Makers
Premier and exotic cars and motorcycles
Tech and Gadgets
Sporting gear and wear
Outdoor Living
Interactive Activities such as Axe Throwing, Billiards, and much more!

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Jessica Young Author Visit
2022-05-07 11:30 - 12:15 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Jessica Young Author Visit – The John P. Holt Brentwood Library
Join us for a chance to win a signed book from Jessica Young, the author of Spy Guy: The Not-So-Secret Agent, A Wish is a Seed, and The Finley Flowers Series.

Children of all ages and families are invited to visit with Jessica Young! The presentation will include discussion about where ideas come from and how to turn them into stories. This author celebrates young writers and encourages everyone to know THEY have a unique voice that can be shared. Make sure to bring your favorite book, and we will see you there!
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Franklin Makers Market at Westhaven
2022-05-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Westhaven Lakefront, 1001 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy the spring air and shop goods from local artisans at the Franklin Makers Market! Located on Front Street in Westhaven, Franklin Makers Market is free for all and features local and regional makers of hand-crafted art, jewelry, food, crafts and more. Local restaurants will be setup selling food and cocktails – enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake or sip and stroll as you shop.
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36th Annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival
2022-05-07 10:00 - 2022-05-08 18:00 | Tennessee Renaissance Festival, 2135 New Castle Road, Arrington, TN, 37014, United States
36th Annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival May 7-30
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) proudly presents the 36th Annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival May 7-30, 2022.
Travel back to 16th Century England where the Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Artisans from all over the country display their wares from silks to swords; from gems to jewels. Flavors, aromas and tastes of specialty foods and drinks greet the festival-goer. Hear Renaissance musicians and merrymakers voices echo through the trees. Welcome all to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival!
May 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, plus Memorial Day May 30!
Hours: 10am – 6:00pm
For more information click here.
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Yoga & Mimosas at The Harpeth Hotel
2022-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Yoga & Mimosas at The Harpeth Hotel with Shakti Staff
Join Shakti Power Yoga for a special treat of yoga and mimosas in downtown Franklin at the beautiful Harpeth Hotel! The price of class includes yoga and a mimosa!

Harpeth Hotel

130 2nd Ave N, Franklin, TN 37064
https://harpethhotel.com/

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Nashville Shores Waterpark Opens for Summer 2022
2022-05-07 08:00 - 19:00 | Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort, 4001 Bell Rd., Nashville, TN, 37076, United States
Nashville Shores officially opens its waterpark for the summer season on Saturday, May 7, 2022! Located on the shores of Percy Priest Lake, Nashville Shores features more than 1 million gallons of summer fun. Brave the waves in our gigantic wave pool, plunge down our eight thrilling water slides or, play, slide and splash in Kowabunga Beach, a massive water treehouse and playground.
If you want to chill instead of experience big thrills, enjoy a leisurely float ride on our lazy river or soak up some rays on our beautiful beach. There is all-day, all-you-can-play fun for everyone.
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The Franklin Farmers Market
2022-05-07 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, TN. 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.

SNAP - Contemporary.Mystery.Performance
2022-05-06 20:00 - 2022-05-07 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Family Spotlight Series at The Franklin Theatre
This enormously entertaining and very creative magic show boasts a cast of Korea’s greatest illusion artists in an enchanting, engaging and hilarious show like no other.
A contemporary mystery magical show, SNAP is a multi-faceted, ingenious show combining moments of classic comedy theatre with a unique stage language, magic and illusion. The cast of seven who have won all around victories including the 1st prize, most originality award and more from the world’s most prestigious magic championships- huge stars in their own country and masters of their craft – bring to life characters such as The Alchemist, The Dreamer, The Florist, The oddball, The Tricksters and a host of others to stage a fabulous fantasy experience to Fringe audiences.
SNAP is the performance of fantasy art which creates an extremely realistic atmosphere of fantasy through the inventive ideas, producing a dreamlike impression through the use of light and dark reflecting the surreal world.
May 6th – 8:00 PM
May 7th – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
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Art Walk with Guest Artist Christy Frank
2022-05-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Hester & Cook, 340A Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Christy Frank has held a lifelong passion for art that was enhanced by her degree in Biology and cultivated it into a full-time career upon her move to Nashville in 2017. Whether through the variegated textures evident in her serene feather paintings or the vivid color palette defining her cheerful florals, the muse of the natural world is expressed in a way that opens the imagination and evokes curiosity. Her use of media ranging widely from delicate watercolors to vibrant textured acrylic creates a joyful work that is a celebration of the unique theme of each painting.
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Eat The Street Festival
2022-05-06 17:00 - 22:00 | BICENTENNIAL PARK, 400 5th Avenue N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Eat The Street Festival Downtown Franklin, TN
Join the 21st District Recovery Court for their annual Eat The Street Festival in downtown Franklin at Bicentennial Park. Come out and enjoy an evening of great food and lots of fun, which all benefits the 21st District Recovery Court in their continuing battle against drug addiction in our community. See you in the street!
This year’s event will take place May 6 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Franklin Bicentennial Park, 5th Ave N., Franklin, TN.
You can find Eat The Street Fest on Facebook by clicking here.
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Camelot
2022-05-05 19:00 - 2022-05-08 14:00 | Jamison Theatre – The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Based on The Once and Future King by T.H. White, Small Cast version adapted by David Lee, Original Production Directed and Staged by Moss Hart. The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages of T.H. White?s novel in Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning, soaring musical.
Jamison Theater, in downtown Franklin, TN.
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Comedy of Errors
2022-05-05 19:00 - 2022-05-06 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Drama People presents Comedy of Errors
Drama People presents Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors,” a hilarious story of mistaken identity and happy reunions. You will never believe this zany story full of hijinx and befuddlement. Antipholus and his servant, Dromio are going about their business as usual, but what they don’t know is that their long lost twin brothers, seperated in a wreck at sea when they were just toddlers, have spent the last seven years looking for them…and have finally arrived in the same town, unbeknownst to them.
Drama People is the high school theater program of the Shanan Homeschool Co-op in Franklin. Our program is teacher-directed and student-run, focusing on excellence, experience, and enjoyment. We seek to inspire hope and good cheer through redemptive theater.
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Rickie Lee Jones
2022-05-03 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
There are few careers that come close to mirroring Rickie Lee Jones’ emancipated and starry flight across our musical skies. The two-time Grammy winner first appeared on the scene in Los Angeles in the mid-1970s, and in her wake came such a wide scope of women, from country, pop and punk. It’s hard to believe she collected and released so many wild icons, but she did.
For she was the first of her kind, crooning “My Funny Valentine” in lounge singer heels. She rocked like Mick Jagger and ground her hips like Tina Turner. She was the beginning of the nebulous, ethereal personality-driven voices of women who dominate music today.
Her acclaimed memoir Last Chance Texaco, released in the spring of 2021, is “as rich and colorful as Jones’s best lyrics,” writes The New York Times. “It’s a classically American picaresque tale, a recounting of a life in which she ‘lived volumes…’” Jones sets the record straight and illuminates her journey far beyond any music memoir. Her story is an American story. As The New Yorker describes, “she reads as a modern Huck Finn.”
At 66 years of age, Rickie Lee Jones has staked her claim as an American songwriter who helped shape the language of music we all call our own.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.
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GAYLORD OPRYLAND HIRING EVENT
2022-05-03 16:00 - 19:00 | TN
On-the-spot interviews and job offers for all Full- and Part-Time Food & Beverage Positions:
Hosts • Cooks • Servers • Baristas • Bartenders • Stewards
$1,000 bonus for eligible new hires
$50 gas card for the first 50 attendees
Enjoy live music and samplings of various cuisines & mocktails
Appointments are not required but attendees can apply online in advance to expedite processing at www.GaylordOprylandHiring.com
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Thompson's Station Farmer's Market
2022-05-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Homestead Manor, 4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson's Station, TN, 37179, United States
The Thompson’s Station Farmer’s Market is a market built on the idea of buying local. The mid-week market is perfect for folks looking to grab fresh produce, enjoy artisan crafted items, or just hang with friends and family.
This market is for folks who grow it, raise it, make it, or bake it! You can find us doing big things every Tuesday from 4-7 p.m., May – October.
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Conrad Nashville Recruitment Open House
2022-05-03 10:00 - 2022-05-04 19:00 | CONRAD NASHVILLE, 1620 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Conrad Nashville Recruitment Open House, May 3 + 4
Conrad Nashville is hosting a recruitment open house as they continue to build an exceptional team ahead of opening this summer. The first 55 applicants will be entered in a raffle to win a 55-inch flat screen TV!

The Music of John Williams: 90th Birthday Celebration
2022-05-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN, 37201, United States
PERFORMERS: Nashville Symphony | Nathan Aspinall, conductor
In 2022 John Williams – arguably the most beloved composer in America today – turns 90! Join your Nashville Symphony as we celebrate this significant milestone.
The program will include music from his most popular soundtracks such as E.T., Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, The Cowboys, Harry Potter, and Star Wars, which the American Film Institute named as the greatest film score of all time.
Please note: John Williams will not be present at this concert.
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Nine Inch Nails
2022-05-01 19:30 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Nine Inch Nails at FirstBank Amphitheater – 7:30 PM, May 1st, 2022.
About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater opened in 2021 bring back memorable music experiences for fans and artists.
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Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition
2022-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ray of Light Foundation presents Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition
Raymond Cruz valiantly fought a battle with Stage 4 Ewing-like Sarcoma from 2017-2019. Throughout his battle, he was given the opportunity to share his message of hope with people through his music, from the hallways of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital to the stage of the Ryman. Ray and his mother, Blandina, started the Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition in 2019 to raise funds for the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital where Ray received his treatments.
Ray’s family and friends will continue the competition in Ray’s name and with his spirit guiding him.
Williamson County Performing Arts Center – Franklin, TN
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School of Rock: Rhythm & Blues and Muse vs Radiohead
2022-05-01 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
MUSE VS RADIOHEAD AND RHYTHM & BLUES

School of Rock is the original performance-based, interactive music school founded in 1998 in Philadelphia. With over 300 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider. Our mission is to help kids rock their worlds.
Our School of Rock Franklin and Nashville locations present: Muse vs Radiohead and Rhythm & Blues.
The Muse vs Radiohead band will perform a mix of popular songs from the iconic British rock bands. They have had a friendly rivalry with one another over both bands’ careers, and we’re bringing that rivalry to the stage!
Rhythm & Blues will feature many R&B bands and artists, starting with the old school R&B in the 70’s all the way to today’s modern R&B. The genre combines rhythm and blues with elements of pop, soul, and more modernly hip hop and electronic music.
Our students look forward to bringing you an epic night of music!
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Picnic with the Library
2022-05-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
The Nashville Public Library Foundation will host the seventh annual Picnic with the Library on Sunday, May 1st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the downtown Main Library. The family-friendly event raises key funds for Nashville Public Library’s award-winning children’s programming. This must attend family fete features family-friendly activities including puppet shows, musical performances, crafts, face painting, photo booths, and more.
Founded in 1997, the Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF) is a 501(c)3 organization with focus on supporting and fundraising for Nashville Public Library (NPL). As a department of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the Library depends on public funding to support operations and maintenance; however, it thrives because of private investment. NPLF has raised over $60 million to advance the impact of NPL programs and initiatives. These gifts allow the Library to nurture children and teens, empower our community’s adults, and build conversations about equity. For more information on NPLF or to make a gift, visit http://www.nplf.org.

School of Rock: Warped Tour & The Who
2022-05-01 13:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
TRIBUTE TO WARPED TOUR AND THE WHO

School of Rock is the original performance-based, interactive music school founded in 1998 in Philadelphia. With over 300 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider. Our mission is to help kids rock their worlds.
School of Rock Franklin will be performing a Tribute to Vans Warped Tour and music from The Who.
Our Warped Tour Tribute band will perform a variety of many bands who frequented the festival. The Vans Warped Tour was a popular traveling rock tour that toured the United States (including three or four stops in Canada) annually each summer from its initial start in 1995 up until 2018. The skate shoes brand Vans was the main sponsor of the tour that started as an alternative rock festival and later became primarily punk with added diverse genres. This will be a high energy and fun show great for all ages!
The Who band will be performing popular songs from The Who, one of Britain’s most influential rock bands. Their contributions to rock music include the development of the Marshall Stack, large PA systems, the use of the synthesizer, Entwistle and Moon’s influential playing styles, Townshend’s feedback and power chord guitar technique, and the development of the rock opera. They are cited as an influence by many hard rock, punk rock and mod bands, and their songs are still regularly played throughout the world. Come rock out and sing along to your favorite Who songs!
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Reverie
2022-04-30 13:00 - 15:45 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ignite Dance Company presents Reverie
This show features fourteen pieces of choreography representing many genres of dance. From upbeat, exciting performances to beautiful meaningful artistry; this showcase will take you on a lovely journey. Themes of inclusivity, overcoming toxic relationships, empowerment, and sisterhood are all explored through our movement. We invite you to come share it with us. We are thrilled to show the heart and soul that has gone into crafting all of these dances. Thank you for your support.
Williamson County Performing Arts Center – Franklin, TN
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Heirloomed Pop-Up Trunk Show
2022-04-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Hester & Cook, 340A Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Heirloomed Pop-Up Trunk Show in Franklin
Meet the founders of Heirloomed! They will be showcasing the entire line of linen tabletop, runners, napkins, aprons, and tea towels. Enter their drawing for a chance to win Heirloomed linens!
Saturday, April 30th 11am-3pm
340A Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
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ARBOR DAY
2022-04-30 08:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Arbor Day Offers Fun Activities in Franklin for the Entire Family
The City of Franklin Parks Department along with the Franklin Tree Commission invites you to celebrate Arbor Day. There will be fun kids’ activities, food trucks, local information, a climbing wall and free tree saplings.
Arbor Day will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 8am at Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road Franklin, TN, 37064.
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Neon Nights at the Disco
2022-04-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Honey Alexander Center, 2400 Clifton Ave, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Family & Children’s Service, one of Nashville’s oldest and most venerated nonprofits that provides services to more than 50,000 Tennesseans to ensure all children and families are safe and healthy, is hosting a disco-themed “fun-raiser”. This is not your typical sit-down dinner. No snooze-worthy speeches. Just lots of fun for a good cause. The fundraiser will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Honey Alexander Center from 7–11 pm. The event will include fabulous food from Johnny Haffner catering, signature cocktails, a costume contest, and disco dancing to legendary local disco-funk bank, Delicious. Costumes are encouraged (but not required) and the theme is totally groovy! For more information, check out https://www.fcsnashville.org/event/neon-nights-at-the-disco/.

About Family & Children’s Service
Family & Children’s Service (F&CS) serves all people in crisis and transition by meeting them where they are, understanding their needs, and connecting them to the resources they need. F&CS often ‘fills in the gaps’ in social services, creating a safety net to ensure that all children and families can be safe and healthy. Each year we provide services to more than 50,000 Tennesseans.
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Meet the Distillers of Franklin Distillery at Cool Springs Wine & Spirits
2022-04-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Cool Springs Wine & Spirits, 1935 Mallory Lane, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Franklin Distillery, a spirits company rooted in Franklin, Tenn., recently launched two premium products designed to celebrate local ingredients: Southern gin and one of the world’s first citrus vodkas. At this event, co-founders Michael Stainbrook and Michael Ward will be onsite at Cool Springs Wine & Spirits, located at 1935 Mallory Lane to share a bit more about these local Southern spirits. For more information, visit https://www.franklindistilleryco.com.
* April 29, 12-3 p.m.
* May 13, 12-3 p.m.
* May 21, 12-3 p.m.
* June 11, 3-6 p.m.
* June 25, 12-3 p.m.
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VeryVera Book Signing Event
2022-04-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Hester & Cook, 340A Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
VeryVera Book Signing Event in Franklin
Meet Vera Stewart, cookbook author and cooking show host from the popular VeryVera Show! Join us for a fun day tasting baked goods from her cookbook, meet and greet, and a giveaway! Vera will be signing copies of her book, the Very Vera Cookbook which will be available for purchase.
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Miranda Lambert
2022-04-28 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Miranda Lambert – Live at the FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tennessee
See Miranda Lambert live in concert in Franklin with special guests The Cadillac Three. The concert will take place at FirstBank Amphitheater and is set for April 28th at 7 pm.
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National Superhero Day
2022-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Thursday, April 28th is National Superhero Day!
Join CoolSprings Galleria at the Mural from 5pm – 7pm to celebrate with a free photo opportunity with Spider Hero & Panther Warrior, a free slice of cookie cake from Great American Cookies, Live Music from Local Artists Dynasty Sepulveda & Michael Arnold, and we will have cards available so kids can write a sweet note to their real-life superhero!
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