Giving on the Green Golfing Tournament
2017-05-08 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Brentwood Country Club hosts the 14th annual Giving on the Green golf tournament on Monday, May 8, 2017 benefiting High Hopes Development Center. Foursomes will enjoy 18 holes of golf with a noon shotgun start on the lush greens and fairways of BCC. The course will feature food and beverage tents including Buffalo Wings & Rings and a Bloody Mary tent hosted by ImageQuest, among others. Of course, cold brews and carbonated beverages will be available to all golfers as well. The event festivities will conclude with prizes in various categories.
Please visit www.HighHopesForKids.org for more information and to register your foursome. Sponsorships are still available, please contact Deb Enright at denright@highhopesforkids.org or 615.550.1443.

Justin Townes Earle With Special Guest: The Sadies
2017-05-08 20:00 | TN
Justin Townes Earle With Special Guest: The Sadies – The Franklin Theatre

Justin Townes Earle will take to the road this Spring with his longtime guitarist Paul Niehaus alongside The Sadies as his backing band.

Since launching his recording career a decade ago, Justin Townes Earle has established a reputation as a singular leading light in the Americana music community. With fearless, personally charged lyrical insight and infectious melodic craftsmanship, the young veteran singer-songwriter has built a rich, personally charged body of work.

Now, on his seventh album (and New West debut) Kids in the Street, Justin Townes Earle raises the creative and personal stakes to deliver a deeply soulful set that’s both emotionally riveting and effortlessly uplifting. Taking himself out of his creative comfort zone and assembling a new set of collaborators, Earle has created one of his most potent efforts to date, reflecting all manner of new influences upon his life and his art.

For more information please see The Franklin Theatre.

28th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner with Inky Johnson
2017-05-11 18:00 | TN
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee – 28th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner with Inky Johnson – The Factory at Franklin

The Steak & Burger Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 11th at 6 PM in Liberty Hall in the Factory at Franklin located at 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064. Guest speaker is Inky Johnson, who played safety at Tennessee and was going to be an NFL draft pick, but suffered a career-ending injury on a tackle against Air Force on September 9, 2006. Ten years later, Johnson is a highly sought after speaker for his inspiring message of facing life’s challenges head on.
The Ed Moody Award of Excellence will be awarded during the dinner to Robert Blair. The Ed Moody Award of Excellence recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact with the Franklin and Fairview Boys & Girls Clubs and the Williamson County community.
Individual tickets are $125 and tables which seat 6 adults and 2 Boys & Girls Club kids are $1,000. For more information contact Denise Carothers at 615-628-8188 or dcarothers@bgcmt.org. The link to purchase individual tickets or tables online is https://donorlynk.com/bgcmt/steakburger/.

Monty Python's Spamalot
2017-05-11 19:00, 2017-05-12 19:00, 2017-05-14 14:00, 2017-05-18 19:00, 2017-05-19 19:00 | TN
Monty Python’s Spamalot – Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin

May 4 — 21, 2017 – Show rated PG-13
Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic proportions for our 16/17 season finale. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Marking their first performance together in a Studio Tenn musical, our own Matt Logan and Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national all-stars. These ragtag Knights of the Round Table bring our exploration of perspectives full circle with a side-splitting reminder to “always look on the bright side of life.”

Iroquois Steeplechase Pre-Race Party
2017-05-12 18:30 - 22:00 | TN
Kick off the Iroquois Steeplechase weekend with a pre-race party on the grounds, Friday, May 12! Hosted by the Iroquois Alliance, the sunset soirée will be held in the Fox Den tent in the middle of the infield from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and attended by owners, trainers, riders, and Steeplechase fans and supporters. Tickets are $75 each and include a delicious buffet dinner catered by Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, full beverage service and entertainment by The Exotics. We’ll also auction off this year’s painting by our Featured Artist, fabulous items and packages donated by upscale merchants and sponsors, an exciting international trip, and more!! Proceeds will benefit the Iroquois Steeplechase and its various causes.

Bettye LaVette
2017-05-12 20:00 | TN
Bettye LaVette – The Franklin Theatre

In 1962, at age 16, she became Bettye LaVette. Her first single was “My Man – He’s a Loving Man” on Atlantic Records.She recorded for numerous labels over the course of the 1960s – the 1980s. She also worked alongside Charles “Honi” Coles, and Cab Calloway in the Toni Award winning Broadway musical, “Bubbling Brown Sugar” in the role of Sweet Georgia Brown.
The 2000’s started what she calls her “Fifth Career”. Her CD, A Woman Like Me won the W.C. Handy Award in 2004 for “Comeback Blues Album of the Year”. She was also given a prestigous Pioneer Award by The Rhythm & Blues Foundation. She recorded 4 CDs for hipster indie label ANTI- Records, 2 of which received Grammy nominations.
She has received the Blues Music Award for Best Contemporary Female Blues Singer, and performed a critically acclaimed version of “Love Reign O’er Me” at The Kennedy Center Honors in a tribute to The Who. She then performed “A Change Is Gonna Come” as a duet with Jon Bon Jovi for President elect Barack Obama on HBO’s telecast of the kick-off Inaugural Celebratory concert, We Are One.
2012 marked her 50th year in show business and she also released her no-holds-barred autobiography, A Woman Like Me, co-written with David Ritz. In 2016, her most recent CD, Worthy, has garnered her a third Grammy nomination. She also received the Blues Music Award for Best Soul Blues Female Artist.
Although still not a household name, the fans, critics and artists have nothing but high praise for her live show and her interpretive vocal skill. She is one of very few of her contemporaries who were recording during the birth of soul music in the 60s and is still creating vital recordings today.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

76th Iroquois Steeplechase
2017-05-13 08:00 | TN
The Iroquois Steeplechase is Nashville’s rite of spring since 1941, and the season’s premier race in American Steeplechasing.

SATURDAY, MAY 13 – Percy Warner Park – Iroquois Steeplechase!
Tickets range from $20 for general admission and $85 tailgating singles to luxurious VIP packages that scale in price, including the premium, climate-controlled Skybox Suites! Don’t miss the brand new FOX DEN, a hospitality tent located in the middle of the infield. Tickets to the Fox Den include access to food, beverage and entertainment all day and can be purchased as an add-on option for tailgating spaces, infield ticket holders, and box holders. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. First race at 1:00 p.m. Last race ends at approximately 5:30 p.m. with the featured race, the Iroquois.
For more information – Iroquois Steeplechase.

Franklin Strawberry Festival
2017-05-13 08:00 - 13:00 | TN
Franklin Strawberry Festival presented by Ford Lincoln of Franklin
May 13 – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – The Franklin Farmers Market – Franklin, TN
Farm fresh strawberries, a sweet way to start the summer at the Franklin Farmers Market! The 2017 Strawberry Festival will have lots of strawberries, fun and games for the kids, and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat! We are planning for a bumper crop of very sweet juicy strawberries! Bring the kids and some friends! Great fun for all!!!

Monty Python's Spamalot
2017-05-13 14:00 - 19:00 | TN
Monty Python’s Spamalot – Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin

May 4 — 21, 2017 – Show rated PG-13
Saturday May 13 at 2 p.m.
Saturday May 13 at 7 p.m.
Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic proportions for our 16/17 season finale. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Marking their first performance together in a Studio Tenn musical, our own Matt Logan and Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national all-stars. These ragtag Knights of the Round Table bring our exploration of perspectives full circle with a side-splitting reminder to “always look on the bright side of life.”

Meet Lil BuB and The Dude
2017-05-13 18:00 | TN
FanFest Presents – Meet Lil BuB and The Dude
THE STORY OF LIL BUB

Join us for an EXCLUSIVE chance to hang out with Lil BUB and The Dude, as they both take us on a magical journey through space and time.
Lil BUB captured the world’s imagination in 2012. Her big eyes, dangling tongue, and “perma-kitten” features make up her distinguishing appearance, but her remarkable story, her determination, spirit, and inspirational message of acceptance, positivity and hope are what have earned her millions of devoted fans. Since her rise to international fame, Lil BUB has been the focus of an award-winning documentary Lil BUB & Friendz, hosted a talk show web series with guests like Whoopi Goldberg and Michelle Obama, has published two books, and most recently, released a Billboard-charting album.
As with all BUB appearances this entire event is a fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit The Williamson County Animal Shelter and Lil BUBs Big FUND for special needs pets.

Franklin Improv-All Stars
2017-05-13 19:00 | TN
Enjoy a night of razor-sharp wit, instantly created songs, celebrity impersonations, slapstick and more! Instead of staying at home watching reruns of Whose Line or Saturday Night Live, be a part of live interactive theater by shouting out wild and weird suggestions. Everything on stage will be made up on the spot, making it great for groups, date nights, and fun for the entire family.
The Franklin Improv All-Stars are a mix of the region’s finest improvisors, made up of players with years of improv experience. Audiences will enjoy a core cast joined by other players that changes each month- giving Franklin a truly all-star cast each show.
These shows are family friendly and located right next door to some of the south’s finest restaurants and bars.

Crystal Bowersox
2017-05-13 20:00 | TN
Crystal Bowersox – The Franklin Theatre
Crystal Bowersox has made it her mission to live life and her music to the fullest. With a gentle warmth and wisdom well beyond her years, the consummate artist has an uncompromising vision of herself and her music that is refreshing and rare.
Her rich amalgam of blues, country, folk and rock makes her one of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years. She has performed alongside everyone from Harry Connick Jr., Joe Cocker, and Alanis Morrisette, to Michael Franti, John Popper and BB King. All That For This, Crystal Bowersox’s sophomore release and Shanachie Entertainment debut, is a powerful testament to her talents as both a singer and songwriter, as well as her unerring musical vision. She confides, “I am more proud of this body of work then anything I’ve done before. If this music can move someone to tears or makes them smile, then I have really accomplished something. That’s all I can ask for.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
Please see website more information.

The Sunday Market
2017-05-14 11:00 - 17:00 | TN

8th Annual Bridges Golf Scramble
2017-05-16 11:00 | TN
Join Bridges Domestic Violence Center for their 8th Annual Golf Scramble on May 16, 2017. All proceeds will go to support the mission, shelter, and programs at Bridges Domestic Violence Center.

State of the City Speech - Mayor Ken Moore
2017-05-17 07:00 | TN
Mayor Ken Moore Gives State of the City Speech, Wednesday, May 17
Speech will be at a New Location, the Williamson County Enrichment Center and includes a light Breakfast sponsored by the Franklin Breakfast Rotary
Franklin- Mayor Ken Moore will give his seventh State of the City presentation at the new Williamson County Enrichment Center in Franklin at 110 Everbright Ave. on Wednesday, May 17, at 7:45 a.m. Parking is available in the Williamson County Library Parking lot and across from the Academy Park Gymnasium at 120 Everbright Ave. Doors open at 7:00 a.m.; light breakfast, sponsored by the Franklin Breakfast Rotary, will be provided. City Departments will have tables and booths set up to show off the City’s services and accomplishments in the past year.
The theme of this year’s State of the City is “Making Municipal Magic.” Mayor Moore will discuss the City’s accomplishments in the last year and talk about some projects on the horizon.
“We always try to have fun with our State of the City event and present our accomplishments and goals in an entertaining way,” said Mayor Ken Moore. “I look forward to highlighting those endeavors and talking about the challenges we face as our community grows. We thank the County and the Franklin Breakfast Rotary for partnering with the City, and the community for this event.”

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Members Only Preview Sale
2017-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | TN
The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will hold a book sale May 19-21, at the main library. Sale hours: Friday & Saturday 9am-4:30pm, & Sunday all day $5 bag sale 1pm-4:30pm. The Members Only Preview Sale will be on Thursday evening May 18, from 5-7pm.
Just in time for summer reading! Donations have been generous for this sale. We will have literally thousands of new and used donated books for sale including paperbacks, hardcovers, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children, Teen & Young Adult books, Antique/Vintage books, Coffee-table books, and various media items such as audio books, CD’s, and DVD’s. All books will be neatly sorted by subject and arranged by category. Prices range from 50-cents to $5.00 each, and there are no buyer restrictions. We accept cash, check, Visa & MasterCard.
Book Sale days & hours are as follows:
*Thursday, May 18th from 5-7pm Members Only Preview Sale (Memberships may be purchased at the door.)
Friday, May 19 – General Public: from 9:00am-4:30pm
Saturday, May 20 – General Public: 9:00am-4:30pm
Sunday, May 21 – General Public: 1:00pm-4:30pm. The ever popular **All Day Sunday $5 for a Bag of Books!
*If you would like to become a Friends member and take part in the Members Only Preview Sale you can join at the door before or anytime during the book sale. Be one of the first book lovers to shop all our great books! As always, book dealers are also welcome.
**On Sunday, we will have a $5 Bag Sale all day for the general public. Bags will be provided, and you can fill as many bags as you like for only $5 each. Go Green & bring your own cloth or canvas bags about the size of a grocery shopping bag.
In 2016 Friends of WCPL donated over $20,000 to the Williamson County Public Library. We hope to exceed that amount in 2017. Proceeds from this sale, along with your generous donations, will go to fund The Friends of the Library which is dedicated to help support the Williamson County Public Library.
The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library (WCPLtn) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 service organization dedicated to the advancement of our community through its library. Friends’ contributions, fund-raising activities, and volunteer efforts support adult and youth programs, maintain and increase collections, and provide new technologies, equipment and other improvements. Friends-sponsored book sales are held four times a year with all monies going directly back into the library.
The Friends of the Library believes our public library is the heart of the community and is dedicated to enriching lives. The Friends believes the library helps satisfy the thirst for knowledge and seeks to maintain and enhance the library services offered to the citizens of Williamson County.
http://wcpltn.org/about_us/main_library

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2017-05-19 09:00 - 2017-05-20 16:30 | TN

Food Truck Fridays
2017-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States

Touch A Truck
2017-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 | TN
Kids and Family Events in Franklin, TN
Trucks, equipment, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes will gather at Jim Warren Park where children of all ages, with parent supervision, will be welcome to touch, climb-on, and explore these amazing pieces of equipment. Music, inflatables and fun will also be available at this free family event. Food will also be available for purchase.
Fire trucks, police cars, tractors, back hoes, tow trucks, and more! Don’t miss out of this great event.
We welcome participation in this event from community businesses and individuals. If you are interested in bringing a vehicle to the City of Franklin Parks Touch A Truck please click here for the application to apply.
For more information please email parksinfo@franklintn.gov or call 615-794-2103.

Franklin Rodeo
2017-05-19 19:00 - 22:00 | TN
The 68th annual Franklin Rodeo is May 18th, 19th and 20th, 2017 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center south of Franklin, TN. It’s a great time for the whole family!

Franklin Rodeo, produced by the Franklin Noon Rotary Club, is the longest running charity event in Williamson County. We have given back more than $2 million to organizations in the local community.

6th Annual Half-Pint Triathlon
2017-05-20 07:30 - 14:00 | TN
Swim, Bike and Run your way to the finish at the 6th annual Half-Pint Triathlon on Saturday, May 20 at the Franklin Recreation Complex.
Register now for this fun family event presented!
The All registration is by mail, and forms and event rules are available Williamson County Parks and Recreation Centers or on line at www.wcparksandrec.com — under Programs/Half Pint Triathlon.
Only the first 100 entrants will be accepted. The entry fee is $20 per child, payable with registration forms.
Athletes will be divided into two age groups:
Juniors, ages 8-9
Juniors will swim 50 meters in the pool, bike 1.5 miles and run 0.5 miles.
Seniors, ages 10-12
Senior entrants will swim 100 meters, bike three miles and run one mile.

Each child will receive an official triathlon medal and t-shirt.
Children must be accompanied by parents, and all racers are required to wear appropriate swim wear in the pool and shoes while biking and running.
Each child should bring a bicycle and a helmet to the event.
Packet pick-up is Friday, May 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex.

Race check-in begins Saturday, May 20 at 6:00 a.m. with a transition area meeting at 7:00 a.m. for racers and parents, followed by a race time of 7:30 a.m.
Parents, bring your cameras for award-winning photo opportunities!

Third Annual Children's Day Celebration
2017-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 | TN
The Children’s Hospital at TriStar Centennial is hosting its third annual Children’s Day Celebration. The free, family-friendly community event will be held on Saturday, May 20. Children’s Day is a carnival-themed party that celebrates kids and promotes physical activity for youth.
Events will include children’s games, inflatable activities, face painting, balloon animals, animal encounters hosted by the Nashville Zoo, wellness education and much more.
Children’s Day will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 10:00am – 2 :00pm. The Children’s Hospital at TriStar Centennial is located at 2221 Murphy Avenue in Nashville. The celebration will take place across the street from The Children’s Hospital. Please follow signs to utilize free event parking locations.

Leiper's Fork Crawfish Boil
2017-05-20 13:00 - 23:00 | TN
The 2017 Leiper’s Fork Crawfish Boil – Franklin, TN
Bringing together the community to give 100% of monetary donations, ticket and silent auction proceeds to charity. Tickets can be pre-purchased on the website for $25, or they will be $30 at the door. Kids and Officers enter free.
May 20, 2017 – Saturday 1pm-11pm
Crawfish served at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm.
Bands start at 1:30 with 30 minute set breaks between bands
Sanders R & R Slip & Slide- All day ’til dark or we run out of water
All proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction to support our charities.
BYO- Beer, wine & alcoholic beverages.
BYO- Lawn Chairs & Coolers

The Amazing Camp Race
2017-05-20 13:30 | TN
A fun, competitive race to raise Scholarship Funds for kids in need. The race includes 10 action-packed, timed recreational activities for age 5 and up. Teams of 2 to 6 persons (friends, family, co-workers) compete on the course of their choice — the Adventurers Course, perfect for families, OR the Wild Bucks Course, which is more challenging. Registration includes an event shirt. Trophies are given to the top teams on both courses.

Beer Quest - Hike
2017-05-20 14:00 - 17:00 | TN
Beer Hike at Owl’s Hill – Things to Do in Brentwood, TN
Saturday, May 20, 2017
2:00pm – 5:00pm
$35/person (must be 21 or older)
Join Jackalope Brewing Company and Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary for the first ever Beer Quest, a two-hour hike around Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary’s hiking trails on Saturday, May 20th at 2:00pm.
Hikers will receive a treasure map (or use a GPS device) to help navigate the 3-mile trail, where you’ll collect tokens along your quest. Tokens are to be redeemed at the end of the hike for beer samples under Owl’s Hill Pavilion.
Food will be provided by Fly Boys Nashville, a unique WWII-themed Nashville food truck serving up a bit of the past with South Pacific flair. Food is included in the ticket price.

Monty Python’s Spamalot
2017-05-20 14:00 - 19:00 | TN
Monty Python’s Spamalot – Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin

May 4 — 21, 2017 – Show rated PG-13
Saturday May 20 at 2 p.m.
Saturday May 20 at 7 p.m.
Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic proportions for our 16/17 season finale. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Marking their first performance together in a Studio Tenn musical, our own Matt Logan and Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national all-stars. These ragtag Knights of the Round Table bring our exploration of perspectives full circle with a side-splitting reminder to “always look on the bright side of life.”
