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Knee High Naturalist
2023-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Young children, ages 3-5 years old, with an adult will explore the natural world through a series of topics lead by an Owl’s Hill Environmental Educator. Each week has a different focus emphasizing working together through discovery, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
Knee High Naturalist 2023 Program Schedule
Spring: March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26 ($110)
Summer: June 14, 21; July 12, 19 ($75)
All sessions meet 10-11:30am.
No strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Fees are per adult/child pair for one 4- or 6-week series (spring, summer, or fall).

Nashville Shores 25th Birthday Celebration
2023-06-14 10:00 - 22:00 | Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort, 4001 Bell Rd., Nashville, TN, 37076, United States
For 25 years, Nashville Shores has been a proud beacon of positivity and fun for locals and tourists of Nashville.
On Wednesday, June 14, to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Nashville Shores will host giveaways, a photo booth, games, fireworks, free cookies and more fun! The event will last all day while supplies last, and tickets are only $25 plus tax on this day only. This special is only available when you purchase online and not at the gate.
Fireworks are included with a season pass or admission ticket on that day. Fireworks will begin at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). The water park attractions will close at 8 p.m. on fireworks nights, but the park and several concession areas will remain open until the fireworks.
Don’t miss out on this event, and visit https://www.nashvilleshores.com/waterpark/ for admission, hours and additional information

Play at the Brentwood Library- Board Games
2023-06-14 14:30 - 16:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come drop by the children’s section and grab a board game (or two!) to play in the Brentwood Library. Kids ages pre-k and up are welcome to join! You can even ask a librarian to join you for some Sorry! or Scrabble! This is a self-directed, drop-in program. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Parents, please supervise children who borrow board games. If you have any questions about this event, please email Abby Crawford at abby.crawford@brentwoodtn.gov.

Tim Turner Band @ Fox & Locke
2023-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Fox & Locke, 4142 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Tim Turner Band @ Fox & Locke, Leiper’s Fork
The Tim Turner Band is bringing back the days of the power trio performing their brand of infectious melodic blues rock. The grooves flow continuously from their repertoire of funky blues, classic rock and blues rock.

Cabaret
2023-06-14 19:30 - 2023-06-18 14:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Cabaret
Book by Joe Masteroff; play by John Van Druten
Music by John Kander; lyrics by Fred Ebb
Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Directed by Leslie Berra
June 9 through 24, 2023
Welcome to the Kit Kat Club, where the MC assures that you will forget all your troubles. But can you really? Cabaret explores the dark, heady, tumultuous atmosphere of 1931 Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the Third Reich and its citizens try desperately to hold onto life as they know it. Cabaret won eight Tonys in its original 1966 run, and another four for its 1998 revival. The classic score includes “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” and “Maybe This Time.” For mature audiences only.
7:30 PM Evenings
2:30 PM Matinees
$20, $18, $15
About Pull-Tight Theater
In 1968, a 15-year-old Battle Ground Academy student by the name of Vance Ormes gathered several of his parents’ friends and formed the Pull-Tight Players in Historic Downtown Franklin, with a debut production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town.
Over the years, the Pull-Tight Players garnered a reputation for excellence in community theatre. The organization staged performances in locations as varied as an old jailhouse on Bridge Street, a Holiday Inn, two schools, a Main Street loft, and even an outdoor space at Carter’s Court. Our current location on Second Avenue has been our home since 1985. As befits Pull-Tight’s own colorful history, this charming historic building has served as host over the years to its own litany of tenants, from a church and a grocery store to a restaurant and antique shop, before becoming home to Pull-Tight’s special brand of entertainment.
Pull-Tight celebrates over 50 years of providing quality theatre and arts programs to Williamson County and greater Nashville. We do this through six mainstage shows per season, as well as our Youth Actors Guild and Junior Youth Actors Guild programs. We are proud to be a vital part of this community, offering quality entertainment that uplifts, provokes thought, and brings joy to our audiences.

sisters & cider
2023-06-15 18:00 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
sisters & cider – Morning Glory Orchard, Nolensville

Grab your sisters, or those friends who are more like sisters, and join us for a spectacular evening at the Orchard. We will provide the table, the food, the drinks and the gorgeous views, you provide the laughter and memories.

Italian Wine Makers Dinner
2023-06-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for a multi-course, farm-inspired menu featuring six Italian wines, hosted by Joe De Caro from Piedmont, Italy paired with the culinary talents of Chef Richard Jones.

Here for You Tour with Annie F. Downs and Carlos Whittaker - Franklin, TN
2023-06-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Franklin Christian Church, 4040 Clovercroft Rd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
New York Times bestselling author and podcast host Annie F. Downs along with storyteller, speaker, and author Carlos Whittaker are HERE FOR YOU in their first ever co-headlining tour together Summer of 2023! This one-of-a-kind tour is making 12 stops across the nation with Annie and Carlos sharing their unique commentaries on today’s culture, celebrate their friends and followers who always show up for those in need and each other, showcase local businesses and heroes, and invite everyone to engage with them and each other on a deeply human level.

The Franklin Theatre Songwriter Series: Trent Harmon, Steve Bogard, and Earl Bud Lee
2023-06-15 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
We’re excited to announce the lineup for our second Songwriters Series event! This edition will feature Trent Harmon (American Idol Season 15 Winner), Steve Bogard (George Strait -“Carrying Your Love with Me,” Rascal Flatts’ – “Prayin’ For Daylight.”), and Earl Bud Lee (Garth Brooks – “Friends in Low Places,” Blake Shelton – “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking”)

2023 Juneteenth Sneaker Gala
2023-06-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join the Franklin Justice and Equity Coalition for the 2023 Sneaker Gala, “The Party With A Purpose!!” Purchase tickets at the link below. The event is held in Franklin at The Factory at Franklin in Liberty Hall. Seating is limited. Formal attire.

Family Firefly Hikes
2023-06-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Family Firefly Hikes – Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary, Brentwood
This evening program is designed to introduce young explorers to the wonders of the natural world after dark. Find out what makes owls such good hunters, why a firefly lights up, and how your vision changes in the dark. Meet our owl ambassadors, listen for night sounds, and keep an eye out for nocturnal creatures as we go on a kid-friendly hike through the meadow and orchard. This program includes an easy hike over mostly flat ground. 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. This program is open to participants ages 4 and up.
Gate opens 1 hour before program start. Program begins promptly at noted time. No late entries. No exceptions. Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. We are a pack-in/pack-out facility.
June 16 & 23 and July 21, 2023 – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – $25/Adult+Child pair, $15 additional adult, $12 additional child – Age 4+

Motor City Magic
2023-06-16 19:00 - 2023-06-17 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is proud to present a musical tribute to the legendary artists of Motown! Motor City Magic pays homage to the record label that transformed American pop music and defined a generation. Three vocalists and a 9-piece band will take you back in time through the history of Motown’s biggest artists with all of their greatest hits. Featured artists include Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Temptations and more!
June 16 – 7 PM to 9 PM
June 17 – 7 PM to 9 PM

Movies in the Park
2023-06-16 20:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Pinkerton Park for an evening movie in Franklin! This free summer movie series will begin at 8 PM or at sunset. Food trucks will be available.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16 – Moana
Check the City of Franklin, TN’s website or their Facebook page for locations and updates.
For more information please email parksinfo@franklintn.gov or call 615-794-2103.
Movies in the Park – June 9, 16, 23; July 14, 21
More event details are below.

Jun Ross Copperman, Emily Weisband & JT Harding
2023-06-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Fox & Locke, 4142 Old Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Three of Nashville’s top songwriters, for one of the most coveted music fan experiences – a “Writers in the Round.” If you’ve listened to music by Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, and Hillary Scott, then it’s likely you’ve heard their songs.

Cabaret On Stage: An Intimate Evening with Kristin Chenoweth
2023-06-16 20:00 - 2023-06-17 20:00 | Tennessee Performing Arts Center – TPAC, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Studio Tenn and Tennessee Performing Arts Center present the return of our Cabaret On Stage series, featuring four intimate evenings on TPAC’s Jackson Hall stage with legendary performers, including Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer KRISTIN CHENOWETH (Schmigadoon!, Wicked). Chenoweth will be joined by musical director MARY-MITCHELL CAMPBELL, a conductor, composer, and music director for many Broadway shows (Mean Girls, The Prom).
An Emmy and Tony Award winning actor and singer, Kristin Chenoweth’s career spans film, television, voiceover, and stage. Among her most recognizable roles include the TV show, “Pushing Daisies” and “Hairspray Live!”, as well as Broadway’s You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and Wicked. Her candid, comedic novel of her life “A Little Bit Wicked,” debuted on The New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller List. She just released her first picture book, “What Will I Do with My Love Today?,”. Chenoweth recently co-starred in Apple TV+’s acclaimed musical-comedy series “Schmigadoon!” alongside Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, and Ariana DeBose. Chenoweth was also nominated for two Emmy Awards and for a People’s Choice Award for her role on “Glee.”

LIVE Telescope Night!
2023-06-16 21:00 - 23:00 | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
LIVE Telescope Night! – Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Explore our unique exhibits and engage with astronomers. If weather permits, view celestial objects through our telescopes.
LIVE Telescope Night. Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory will open its doors so you may view our unique exhibits, engage with astronomers, and gaze at various celestial objects (weather permitting). The format is “open house” so you may arrive and depart any time during the event. Suggested for ages 8 and up.
Tickets for Telescope Nights often sell out the day they go on sale, so please plan accordingly.

Franklin Flea Market
2023-06-17 09:00 - 2023-06-18 16:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The NEW Franklin Flea Market in Franklin, Tennessee, presented by The Big 98 will be held at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park, June 17-18 and September 16-17!
Featuring 400+ Vendor Booths, attendees can shop booths in Callicott Arena on the Concourse and Carpeted Arena Floor, plus outdoor booths in the covered Manier Arena. Shop antiques, collectibles, crafts, jewelry, clothing, bath & body, art, overstock, and more!

Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM.

We expect our first show to be a huge hit with residents in the city of Franklin and the surrounding areas.
See the link below for Show Dates, Booth Pricing, Floor Plans, & More!

Bingo and Bagels!
2023-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
It doesn’t get much better than bingo and breakfast food! Join the Brentwood Library to enjoy this fun game with light refreshments. The winner will take home a prize!
This program is funded by the Friends of the John P. Holt Brentwood Library.

Nashville Babypalooza Baby Expo
2023-06-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Nashville Babypalooza Baby Expo in Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory at Franklin
New and expectant parents get your FREE ticket to the Nashville Babypalooza Baby Expo – the Super Bowl of Baby Expos coming to Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory at Franklin on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Planning for baby can be stressful. Don’t know where to start? We got you! Babypalooza gathers all the resources you need for the journey from pregnancy to preschool.
Where else can you start your baby registry, interview preschools, start a college savings plan, and learn the essentials of caring for yourself and baby all in one place in one day? Babypalooza makes planning for pregnancy and baby fun!
Babypalooza is 100% free to attend but you must register for a free pass. The pass is good for the entire family. Your partner, family, and friends are welcome to attend with you. Once you register you will receive an email with details on how to make your own swag bag at the show and how to win prizes.
More details are below!

Cross Stitch & Talk
2023-06-17 10:00 - 16:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Cross Stitch & Talk – The John P. Holt Brentwood Library
Gather together to stitch and talk about this awesome hobby!
Raffle at 1 pm!
What to bring:
• WIP(s) to work on.
• Any stash you would like to donate to a future raffle.
• *OPTIONAL* a snack to share
Free program.
Ryann Mack is a cross stitch pattern designer who has been creating artwork for a decade. She is known for modern and pop culture twists on classic pattern design styles.

4th Annual Juneteenth Festival
2023-06-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Franklin Public Square, Downtown Franklin Public Square, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Justice and Equity Coalition’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival will take place in downtown Franklin, Tennessee on June 17th! Enjoy live music, food, a kids zone, pet zone, and much more!

Retro Jewelry Workshop
2023-06-17 13:00 - 14:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Do you love smiley faces, butterflies, and friendship bracelets? Come make some nostalgic earrings and keychains at the Brentwood Library.
This program is funded by the Friends of the John P. Holt Brentwood Library.

Flascal Ratts (A Tribute to Rascal Flatts)
2023-06-17 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Flascal Ratts (A Tribute to Rascal Flatts) in downtown Franklin at the Mockingbird Theatre on Jun 17, 2023, at 7:00 PM.

Mockingbird Theater & Bar
230 Franklin Road Bldg. 6
Franklin, TN 37064

Sunday Makebreak: Woodburned Father's Day Keychain | Brentwood
2023-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Michaels – Brentwood, Cool Springs Festival, 8105 Moores Ln., Ste 1700, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come to Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store in Brentwood and make a woodburned tag keychain as a gift for Dad! This event is free, and all supplies are included. RSVP to receive an email reminder of the date, time, and location.

Sunday Makebreak: Woodburned Father's Day Keychain | Murfreesboro
2023-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Michaels – Murfreesboro, The Avenue, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy, Ste 400, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129, United States
Come to Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store in Murfreesboro and make a woodburned tag keychain as a gift for Dad! This event is free, and all supplies are included. RSVP to receive an email reminder of the date, time, and location.

Sunday Makebreak: Woodburned Father's Day Keychain | Nashville
2023-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Michaels – Nashville, Bellevue Place Shopping Center, 8159 Sawyer Brown Road, Nashville, TN, 37221, United States
Come to Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store in Nashville and make a woodburned tag keychain as a gift for Dad! This event is free, and all supplies are included. RSVP to receive an email reminder of the date, time, and location.

Happy Father’s Day | Music in the Vines
2023-06-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington, TN, 37014, United States
Happy Father’s Day | Music in the Vines | Arrington Vineyards

Live Jazz on the Hillside Stage
The Lilliston Effect
3 – 7 pm
Live Bluegrass at the Barn
Grasstime Band
3 – 7 pm
Business Hours
12 – 8 pm
Food available from Simply Living Life all-day

Happy Father’s Day | Music in the Vines at Arrington Vineyards
2023-06-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington, TN, 37014, United States
Happy Father’s Day | Music in the Vines | Jazz: The Lilliston Effect & Bluegrass: Grasstime Band at Arrington Vineyards
Music in the Vines is the perfect place to spend Father’s Day. Listen to free live jazz and bluegrass bands at Arrington Vineyards, while enjoying delicious food.
Live Jazz on the Hillside Stage
The Lilliston Effect
3 – 7 pm
Live Bluegrass at the Barn
Grasstime Band
3 – 7 pm
Business Hours
12 – 8 pm
Food available from Simply Living Life all-day.

Brentwood Summer Concert Series - Music City Stones
2023-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Summers in Brentwood have always included Sunday night concerts at Crockett Park! We are excited to kick off the 2023 season on June 11 with the WannaBeatles. Next up, June 18 features Music City Stones. The third annual BrentFest will feature Rubiks Groove on June 24, along with a beer garden, various food trucks, and a kids fun zone. The Smoking Section will be back for a July 4th performance for Brentwood’s Red, White, and Boom Celebration.
About Music City Stones
Music City Stones is a Rolling Stones Tribute band based in Nashville, Tennessee. Featuring top Nashville musicians and performers, Music City Stones prides itself on integrity of the musicianship along with Louis Lee’s spot on rendition of Mick.
2023 Brentwood Summer Concert Schedule

June 11 (6-8 pm) – WannaBeatles
June 18 (6-8 pm) – Music City Stones
BrentFest, June 24 (6-8 pm) – Rubiks Groove

Brentwood’s summer music festival with various food trucks, beer garden, and kids fun zone

Red, White and Boom in Brentwood, July 4 (7-10 pm) – The Smoking Section

Various food trucks are at all concert events one hour before the concert begins, so feel free to come early for dinner.

John McEuen & The Circle Band present "Will The Circle Be Unbroken"
2023-06-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
John McEuen brings with him 50+ years of worldwide performing with his banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. Often referred to as ‘the String Wizard’, he weaves stories of his travels and family life (he has raised 7 kids), taking us through where his musical path has taken him.
A Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founding member in 1966, John initiated the 1972 classic Will the Circle Be Unbroken album, (inducted in to the Library of Congress as ‘one of America’s most important recordings). Proud of being an integral part of America’s first band to go to Russia (28 sold 0ut shows in 1977!), John’s love of performing has been evident since his teenage Magic Shop days in Disneyland. McEuen’s show takes us ‘behind the curtain’ of the music world that so many of us know of only as listeners and shows us how we have all been a part of it, more than we may know.
McEuen’s Sirius/XM show, Acoustic Traveller, is in its 10th year; his Americana Music Show is on Syndicatednews.net (of which he is CEO). He has earned Emmy nominations, Grammy Awards, CMA acclaim, The Western Heritage Award – other accolades are on his website: www.johnmceuen.com.
Honored with the 2010 Best of the West Performer award from the Folk Alliance organization, John’s show is sure to be one enjoyed by all. He also won Best Bluegrass Album Grammy that year for his production of The Crow – Steve Martin). In June of 2013 he was honored with the Charlie Poole Lifetime Achievement Award.
With music from 1800’s to now, original songs laced with known hits, (his current Made in Brooklyn album earned the Independent Music Award’s recognition as Best Americana album!), and a special tribute to the ‘Circle’ album music and its stories, it all comes to life in an evening of acoustic music in overdrive.
