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Nordstrom Rack Grand Opening Celebration at Cool Springs Market
2024-09-05 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Nordstrom Rack Franklin, 2000 Mallory Lane, #400, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
You’re invited to our Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, 9/5!
8AM: Join us before we open our doors for treats, beats and more. You can even enter for your chance to win a $1,000 Nordstrom Rack Gift Card.*
9AM: Shop your new store and SAVE UP TO 70% on the season’s best brands and styles.
Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/events/1850154612172924/

Kings Open Mic Comedy Show
2024-09-04 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!

Casey's Countdown @ Fox & Locke
2024-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Fox & Locke, 4142 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Formerly Vic’s Music Lab – Come celebrate the DJ of a generation and sing along to Billboard’s biggest hits of the ‘70’s & ‘80’s when Casey’s weekly countdown kept us all glued to the radio rooting for our favorite song to hit #1. Reserved seats sell out quickly, so get your tickets now!

Open Mic Wednesdays at Kokomo
2024-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Kokomo Trading Company, 158 Front St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Open Mic at Kokomo Trading Company Every Wednesday!
Come out and enjoy local talent or make plans to play while you’re in town! Sign up to play by emailing: 6stringsandme@chiwapapublishing.com or message @6stringsandme on Instagram

Whiskey Wednesday
2024-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Cocktail Lounge, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Please join us for Whiskey Wednesdays in the Lounge of 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails in downtown Franklin. Whiskey Flights, Bourbon Aged Beef, Old Fashioneds, & Live Music featuring Isaac Ferguson Dillard.

Library Card Contest Winners- Celebration
2024-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
We are kicking off Library Card Sign-up Month by having a some light refreshments and will feature our winners of our Library Card Design Contest. Come switch out your existing card or get a new colorful design for free!

Factory Farmers Market
2024-09-04 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!

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-09-03 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.

19 Miles to Music Row with Dave Gibson
2024-09-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN, 37069-1430, United States
Coming in September, Dave Gibson: The Songwriting Maestro of Country Music
David Gibson is an iconic figure in American country music, renowned for his exceptional songwriting talent. Gibson’s songs, characterized by their soulful lyrics and enchanting melodies, have been performed by some of the biggest names in the industry, including Alabama, Tanya Tucker, Montgomery Gentry, Conway Twitty, Pam Tillis, Steve Wariner and many others. Gibson showcased his musical versatility as the frontman of the Gibson/Miller Band. Not only did he captivate audiences with his soulful voice, but he also penned many of the band’s hits, including “High Rollin,” “Texas Tattoo,” “Red, White, and Blue Collar,” and “Stone Cold Country.” He received the ACM award for ‘Best New Group’ in 1993. He’s also won six BMI awards, two NSAI awards, and was nominated for a Grammy. For him, this is just the beginning.
Don’t Miss 19 Miles to Music Row on September 3 right here at the corner of Franklin Road and Mack Hatcher.

Taste & Tour at Morning Glory Orchard
2024-09-03 18:00 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
It’s an evening field trip to the orchard! Sip on your choice of slushie, while we guide you through the orchard and share our family history and details about how we farm. Then, we will gather together for a sampling of all sorts of food and drinks while we make new friends and share some laughter. This is a really fun way to learn more about the orchard, beyond a daily visit. Great for meet ups, clubs, mixers, and team building. All ages are welcome.

Giving Tuesdays at Puckett’s Franklin
2024-09-03 09:00 - 21:00 | Puckett’s Restaurant Franklin, 120 4th Ave. S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Giving Tuesdays will benefit the Boys and Girls Club with 20 percent of total sales on Tuesdays in September going to the organization in honor of the 20th anniversary of Puckett’s Franklin.

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2024-09-02 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

Labor Day Creek BBQ at Wines in the Fork
2024-09-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Wines in the Fork, 4165 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
It’s been a GREAT Creek Season so far at Wines in the Fork – Time to celebrate the unofficial end of the summer season and grab a chair, a glass of wine and relax in the cool creek waters. This Family Friendly affair features two seatings (12PM & 3PM), local artisans and Live Music all day. Crop Circle BBQ will be back catering, with a menu that includes their unbelievable Tri-Tip Steak with chimchurri accompanied with Spring Salad, potatoes, roasted vegetables and a smoked smore dessert. Plates are $65 person. Wine by the glass or bottle and a variety of NA drinks will be available to purchase separately. Outside food or alcoholic beverages will not permitted. Families with children are welcome.

Mercy Community Healthcare's Franklin Classic
2024-09-02 06:30 - 11:00 | Downtown Franklin Public Square, Downtown Franklin Public Square, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for Mercy’s 25th Anniversary of hosting the Franklin Classic. This year’s race will be held on Labor Day, September 2, 2024. In honor of our 25th Anniversary, this year only each runner will receive a medal as they cross the finish line. The Franklin Classic is a 5K, 10K, 15K combo and 1K Kids Run. We start and finish on the historic Franklin Square with the final sprint down Main Street.
Mercy provides quality, integrated healthcare for all ages, focusing on the underserved. This includes primary care, behavioral and mental health services like counseling and psychiatry, chronic disease management and Patient and Family Support. We offer a sliding scale, self-pay program to assist the uninsured and underinsured. Our staff open their hearts to every patient and family.
Mercy Community Healthcare exists to reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing excellent healthcare to ALL and support to their families. We believe in integrated care – body, mind and spirit.

Labor Day Fireworks at Nashville Shores
2024-09-01 20:30 - 21:30 | Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort, 4001 Bell Rd., Nashville, TN, 37076, United States
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a colorful fireworks display at Nashville Shores overlooking Percy Priest Lake! Beginning at dusk on Sunday, September 1, enjoy twice the fun as the fireworks reflect off the still water below. Tickets are required for entry and are available for purchase at https://nashvilleshores.com/.

Live Jazz
2024-09-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club, 317 W Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Live Jazz at Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club
Join us every Sunday night from 5pm to 8pm at Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club in downtown Franklin for live jazz. Immerse yourself in the smooth, soulful sounds of local jazz musicians while sipping on expertly crafted cocktails. Whether you’re winding down the weekend or kicking off your evening, our intimate setting and relaxed vibe make it the perfect spot to enjoy great music and even better drinks.

Live Music: Olin Wallace
2024-09-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Company Distilling at Thompson’s Station, 1557 Thompson Station Rd W., Thompson s Station, TN, 37179-9253, United States
Live Music: Olin Wallace at Company Distilling, September 1, 2024 from 5-8pm in Thompson’s Station, TN.

Champagne Farm Brunch at Southall
2024-09-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Wrap a great weekend at our jazzy Champagne Farm Brunch with music by Jack and Smoke! Southall’s culinary team is pulling out all the stops with fresh flaky starters from our pastry team, all your southern breakfast favorites, eggs-your-way station, and a Chef’s Table ham carving, just to name a few!
Tickets: $85/adult + $40/child
Guests 21+ will also receive a complimentary glass of champagne!
Please confirm times on website.

Grand Master Fiddler Championship
2024-09-01 09:00 - 18:30 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The 53rd Annual Grand Masters will be held on Sunday September 1st, 2024, in the Turner Theater in Franklin, TN.

The Grand Master Fiddler Championship is a Tennessee Non-profit and U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) charitable corporation, formed to educate about and perpetuate fiddling as an art form and cultural treasure. We strive to provide a world-class event for your enjoyment. Our Board members and volunteers do not receive any compensation for their work. And we are proud to continue our tradition as a proving-ground for contestants and teachers. Past contestants and champions include Sam Bush, “Woody” Paul Chrisman, Billy Contreras (Ricky Skaggs), Larry Franklin, Aubrey Hanie, Alex Hargreaves (Billy Strings), J’Anna Jacoby (Rod Stewart), Alison Krauss, Jimmy Mattingly (Garth Brooks), Mark O’Connor, Dale Morris, Jr., Danita Gardner, Deanie Richardson (Sister Sadie, Patty Loveless) and Katrina Nicolayeff. Many others, including Crystal Plohman (Vanderbilt Blair School of Music), and Daniel & Amy Carwile (Carwile String Studio), share their talents as teachers. They honor the GMFC by helping keep fiddle music relevant around the world.
Schedule
9:00 – 9:45 am Contestant Check-in
9:45 – 10:00 am Welcome and National Anthem
10:00 – 11:30 pm Youth Competition – Preliminary Round (up to 20 fiddlers)
11:30 – 12:00 pm Break
12:00 – 1:30 pm Open Competition – Preliminary Round (up to 20 fiddlers)
1:30 – 2:30 pm Youth Championship – Top 10 fiddlers
2:30 – 4:00 pm Open Championship – Top 10 fiddlers
4:00 – 5:00 pm Entertainment – Mark & Maggie O’Connor
5:00 – 5:30 pm Announcement – Matthew Thomas Lin Scholarship Presentation
5:30 – 6:15 pm Dr. Perry F. Harris Award, Charlie Bush Award, Open and Youth Awards

Nashville Alternators @ Fox & Locke
2024-08-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Fox & Locke, 4142 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Nashville Alternators is one of Nashville’s premier musical acts featuring top pro live/touring/session musicians performing together for an incredible night of music from the 70’s.

The Exotics 60th Anniversary
2024-08-31 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Exotics 60th Anniversary -The Franklin Theatre
For almost six decades, The Exotics’ band has had folks dancing, singing, clapping, and enjoying the songs of the 60s and 70s.
From a band that started in 1964 in a garage on Franklin Road, The Exotics have played gigs throughout the Southeast with some of the original band members still playing today!
Just say two words, “The Exotics”, and folks come together to celebrate good times, to make special memories, and to enjoy great music.
Join us for this 60th Anniversary Celebration at The Franklin Theatre as the cabaret seating area will be “transformed” into the “rockin” dance floor!
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 31, 2024!!

Southall End of Summer Festival
2024-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Labor Day: End of Summer Festival and BBQ at Southall

Celebrate the last days of summer on the farm with a family-friendly BBQ dinner on the lawn, s’mores, and live music!
6pm-8pm: Members Only Yacht Rock
Welcome aboard and thank you for cruising with the Members Only Yacht Club! Today’s specials are a string of hit songs from Hall and Oates, The Doobie Bothers, Christopher Cross, Lionel Ritchie, Fleetwood Mac, Toto, The Eagles and many more of your favorite Yacht Rock artists! If you love white pants, big gold watches and everything that’s right with the good life, then you’ll love joining the all-inclusive, open bar, sultry song styles of the Members Only Yacht Club!
$85 per person, $40 per child.
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.
A working farm. An inviting inn. Dining and spa experiences that honor the cycles of nature and incorporate its bounty. This is Southall, an extraordinary resort where experiences are meant to be savored.

Lotz House Ghost Tours
2024-08-31 18:00 | Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come out to the Lotz House this month to experience some of our specialty tours! We are offering a Women’s History Tour, Walking Battlefield Tours and Ghost Tours.

Picnics in the Orchard
2024-08-31 17:30 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Relax and indulge in a two-hour picnic in our picturesque orchard. Seating is limited to just 12 tables spread out across our 10-acre farm. We will provide a deluxe, artisan charcuterie box to share, along with some fresh fruit, ice cold slushies & fruit infused water. We will provide tableware, organic bug spray, and some delicious samples of items available for purchase in our farm store. All you need to do is show up and enjoy! Picnics occur every Saturday from May-October and are always a fan favorite. They sell out quickly, so book yours today and enjoy an experience like no other in Middle Tennessee!

Five Points Pizza 2nd Annual Market
2024-08-31 12:00 - 19:00 | Five Points Pizza, 4100 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Five Points Pizza 2nd Annual Market, Nashville
Join us this Saturday from 12-7 p.m. at Five Points Pizza West for our Second Annual Market. Shop vintage clothing, handmade goods, and original artwork while enjoying $8 happy hour specials and local brewery raffles.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-08-31 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
2024-08-31 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.

Pat McLaughlin & Friends @ Fox & Locke
2024-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Fox & Locke, 4142 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Master songwriter and four-time Grammy Award-winner, Pat McLaughlin brings top Nashville (aka World) players Steve Mackey, Kenny Greenberg and Greg Morrow for another night of in the pocket, mega hits to Friday night!!

Ben Sollee
2024-08-30 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Kentucky musician and composer Ben Sollee, has been blurring boundaries with his musical style and career for nearly two decades – his latest album, Long Haul (2024) is no exception. Drawing on tonal influences from the American and global south, Sollee’s vocals and unique cello style thread through each track binding seemingly disparate chapters of his journey – the Long Haul.

Live Music at Stable Reserve - Lockwood Barr
2024-08-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Lockwood Barr is performing live at Stable Reserve! Enjoy an evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites in downtown Franklin at Stable Reserve.
