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Bootlegger's Bash- Battle of Franklin
2021-09-24 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Carnton, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The annual event invites guests to celebrate Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging with a casual evening featuring Tennessee distillers, a traditional Southern dinner and live entertainment featuring Rock & Roll Pianos – a dueling piano team. This year’s event offers a tasting-only ticket for those who are unable to stay for dinner. All proceeds from this ticketed event are donated to the Battle of Franklin Trust and its efforts to preserve Carnton and Carter House.
More information below.

Celebration of Dance: Los Vivancos
2021-09-24 20:00 - 2021-09-25 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Celebration of Dance Series
Combining flamenco, ballet, martial arts, street dance, theatre and acrobatics with charisma, showmanship, and an exceptional sense of rhythm, these seven brothers are setting audiences ablaze around the world.

September 24th – 8:00 PM
September 25th – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Brentwood Public Safety Day Festival
2021-09-25 10:00 - 14:00 | TN
The Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department will hold its 10th Annual Public Safety Day Festival from 10am-2pm, Saturday, September 25, 2021, in the City Park Brentwood Shopping Center parking lot located at 330 Franklin Road. The festival will include children’s activities, fire displays, Brentwood Police officers and 911 Dispatch information, and emergency medical vehicles. There will also be a residential fire sprinkler exhibition, a demonstration of how firefighters use equipment to remove someone trapped following a vehicle accident, and a drone display. Brentwood’s Fire Safety House will also be on site to help children practice escaping from a smoke-filled room in a safe environment. If you need a car seat check, licensed professionals will be available to help.
There were 1,400 in attendance in 2019 and the event was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Brentwood Fire and Rescue Chief Brian Goss says “we are happy to be able to safely host this event again this year. It is an excellent way for children and parents to learn about fire safety in a controlled environment with hands on learning. Children will be able to operate a real fire hose and see firsthand how fast a small room can go up in flames. This day helps educate our community’s youngest and oldest residents about the responsibility of public safety and what to do if ever they encounter an emergency.”
Event Coordinator and Fire Engineer Steven White says, “Please bring your entire family and neighborhood friends out. There will be a bounce house, a hazmat trailer, a water spray station, the Brentwood Police Department K-9 unit, DARE officers, free car seat checks, and CPR demonstrations.” One of the most visual events is the side-by-side house burn demonstration and it will take place around12-noon. The significance of the side-by-side burn is to show the public how important it is to have working smoke alarms and the value of having your home and/or workplace equipped with fire sprinklers. “It really shows residents and the public how a sprinkler system works and clears up any myths that television and Hollywood have incorrectly depicted,” White said.
Station Tours
In addition to the Public Safety Day Festival, all four Brentwood Fire Stations will be open and offering tours on Saturday between 10am-2pm. Firefighters will be able to discuss station life, explain their duties, and talk about fire safety.
Brentwood’s four stations are located at:

• 5211 Maryland Way
• 1301 Wilson Pike
• 1750 General George Patton Drive
• 1300 Sunset Road

If you can’t make it to our station tours, you can still get a sneak peek inside our fire stations by watching a virtual station tour video. It shows where firefighters sleep at the station, eat, and what equipment is included on a fire truck. VIDEO: Brentwood Fire and Rescue Virtual Fire Station Tour

2021 Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
2021-09-25 10:00 - 2021-09-26 10:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival held in Franklin, Tennessee, celebrates music, culture, the best food in the area, and more!
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, was inspired by friendship, history, experience and the desire to create an authentic music festival. The festival has grown in its years to double down on the music programming, with six stages and heralded lineups year after year, and has expanded its cultural focus by showcasing hundreds of local artisans, restaurants, food trucks and makers that give context and authenticity to the Pilgrimage experience.
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is Saturday and Sunday, September 25-26, 2021, at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee. The 2021 lineup includes Dave Matthews Band, The Black Keys, Maren Morris, Cage The Elephant, and many, many more! Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 10:00 AM CST.

Sauce 101 Cooking Class
2021-09-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Black Diamond Culinary, 6050 Maysbrook Ln., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
This sauce-making class offers a good introduction to the French mother sauces. Come to learn the five French mother sauces: béchamel, velouté, Espagnole, hollandaise, and tomato to make in your own home. In addition, you’ll enjoy appetizer bites, and a delicious glass of wine of your choosing. You’ll bring home all 5 sauces to incorporate into a dinner for your family!
The class is $45.00 + TN applicable tax.
What is Black Diamond Culinary?
Whether you want to start from scratch and learn basic cooking skills, or you just want to expand your culinary knowledge, we’ll have a class just for you! We welcome small or large groups, friends, and family, or make it a date night or girls’ night out! Great cooking isn’t just about recipes, it’s about technique. In our classes, you’ll work together amongst your peers in a fun, hands-on environment learning various cuisines, and disciplines led by Chef Kris.
Let us teach you how to make the best dishes, and show you how surprisingly simple it can be done.
Discover how fun & rewarding it can be to share your passion for cooking!
Break away from a traditional dinner party and bring your guests to an elegant & educational dining experience that everyone will rave about for years to come. We’re available for Private Events i.e., Fundraisers, Networking Events, Team Building/Brainstorming Sessions, Holiday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Board Meetings, Reunions, Birthday Parties, Cocktail Parties & Mixers!
More information below.

BEER QUEST V
2021-09-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Saturday, September 25
4pm – Quest 1: Team Competition
5:30pm –Quest 2: Individuals
Individuals: $40pp (includes admission, beer and food truck meal combo)
Quest Teams: $150 team of 4 (includes admission, beer, food truck meal combo)
Beer Quest returns for its fifth year to the trails and meadows of Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary…
Find the SIX token locations using either a map or GPS coordinates. Collect all six tokens to exchange for your flight of beer and a combo meal at this year’s food truck, Smokey Dawggs!
QUEST TEAMS!
All teams will gather at the pavilion (aka start line) at 4pm sharp. Team prizes for Best Dressed Team, First Return (ALL team members must have all 6 tokens), and The Never Surrender.
LIVE MUSIC – entertainment by the Cam Pierce Band
NOTE: You MUST be 21 or older with valid photo ID
More information below.

Mike Mains and the Branches
2021-09-25 19:30 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mike Mains and The Branches live at The Mockingbird Theater in Downtown Franklin, TN

Presented by the Mockingbird Theater
All Ages
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 7:30 PM
Doors at 7:00 PM

Mike Mains and The Branches is a pop-rock band based in Michigan. Since their conception in 2012, the group has built a reputation for their fantastical instrumentation and unforgettable live performances. Mains began writing songs early in his career between shifts at a casino, which is an apt illustration of Mains perspective on life: it’s a comedy, a tragedy, and a fairytale.
It’s that perspective that laces itself throughout the band’s catalogue, where the songs make you dance while lyrics make you cry. And while the juxtaposition of glitter and gloom should feel confusing, it renders itself joyfully therapeutic. And that’s their goal—particularly in their live shows—to strap you into a rollercoaster you never want to get off of.
Their boisterousness began when founding members Mike and Shannon fell in love, got married, and in doing so, minted the focal experience of the band’s music and lyrics; not just love, but the swirling highs and the bruising lows of choosing to live life together. After releasing an EP and two full-length albums, they chose to partner with Tooth & Nail Records on their latest release. The record, When We Were In Love, is their most honest yet. Although their agenda remains the same—to combat numbness with joy, pain, and wings to fly—this latest pursuit is more of an honest reflection in the struggle to love. The result is an infectious and colorful album full of tragedy, comedy, and the freedom to forget fairytales.
American Field Day and Gabrielle Grace will support the show!
More information below.

Wine Wednesday
2021-09-29 17:00 - 20:30 | Black Diamond Culinary, 6050 Maysbrook Ln., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Wine Wednesday featuring French Wines
Time & Location
Sep 29, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Black Diamond Culinary, 615 Bakers Bridge Ave #120, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
About the Event
We’re planning on a lovely evening featuring French Wines from the Loire Valley, Cotes du Rhône, Bordeaux, and Beaujolais! THREE reds, ONE white, and ONE sparkling wine! Paired with lovely appetizers by Chef Kris!
Chateau Loirac- 60% Cabernet 40% merlot on the 2016 vintage Chateau St. Sulpice- Made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec, the Bordeaux Red is typically fragrant, soft, and well-balanced. A superior example of its appellation. Maison L’Envoye Fleurie- Vibrant aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry compote, and violets with subtle hints of nutmeg and clove J. Vidal Fleury Côtes du Rhône Rouge- Notes of tar, singed spice, and leather saddle lends savory, rustic undertones to ripe black cherry and plum in this wine. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre matured in 70% tank and 30% foudres, it’s a concentrated wine with Old-World sensibilities, framed by fine, penetrating tannins. Marquis de la Tour Brut- Notes of white flowers, citrus fruit, and vanilla. Good refreshing balance underscored by fruit.
Book your spot today!!
What is Black Diamond Culinary?
​Whether you want to start from scratch and learn basic cooking skills, or you just want to expand your culinary knowledge, we’ll have a class just for you! We welcome small or large groups, friends, and family, or make it a date night or girls’ night out! Great cooking isn’t just about recipes, it’s about technique. In our classes, you’ll work together amongst your peers in a fun, hands-on environment learning various cuisines, and disciplines led by Chef Kris.
Let us teach you how to make the best dishes, and show you how surprisingly simple it can be done.
Discover how fun & rewarding it can be to share your passion for cooking!
Break away from a traditional dinner party and bring your guests to an elegant & educational dining experience that everyone will rave about for years to come. We’re available for Private Events i.e., Fundraisers, Networking Events, Team Building/Brainstorming Sessions, Holiday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Board Meetings, Reunions, Birthday Parties, Cocktail Parties & Mixers!

Santana: Blessings and Miracles Tour —
2021-09-29 20:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced he will hit the road with his band across North America this fall for the Blessings and Miracles tour.
Santana will perform high energy, passion-filled songs from their fifty year career, including fan favorites from Woodstock to Supernatural and beyond. The band (which also features Santana’s wife, Cindy Blackman Santana, on drums) will also debut incredible new songs from a much-anticipated upcoming full-length album entitled Blessings and Miracles.
For more information, please visit: https://www.santana.com/
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 is the premier entertainment experience south of Nashville.

Ticket and more information below.

FT Live: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
2021-09-29 20:00 - 2021-09-30 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Fifteentime GRAMMY® Awardwinner Ricky Skaggs’ career is easily among the most significant in recent country music history. If Skaggs’ burgeoning trophy case full of awards wasn’t already enough evidence of that fact, consider that legendary guitarist Chet Atkins once credited Skaggs with “singlehandedly saving country music.” His life’s path has taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music, to striking out on new musical journeys, while still leaving his musical roots intact.
Born July 18, 1954 in Cordell, Kentucky, Skaggs showed signs of future stardom at an early age, playing mandolin on stage with bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe at 6 and appearing on TV with Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs at 7. He emerged as a professional bluegrass musician in 1971, when he and his friend Keith Whitley were invited to join the legendary Ralph Stanley’s band the Clinch Mountain Boys. Skaggs then went on to record and perform with progressive bluegrass acts like the Country Gentlemen and J.D. Crowe&the New South, whose selftitled 1975 Rounder Records debut album was instantly recognized as a landmark bluegrass achievement. He then led Boone Creek, which also featured Dobro ace and fellow New South alumnus Jerry Douglas.

But Skaggs turned to the more mainstream country music genre in the late 70s when he joined Emmylou Harris’s Hot Band, replacing Rodney Crowell. He became a recording artist in his own right in 1981 when his Epic label debut album Waitin’ for the Sun to Shine topped the country charts and yielded a pair of#1 hits. Overall, his productive stay at Epic Records would result in a total of 12#1 hits. Additionally, he garnered eight Country Music Association Awardsincluding the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy in 1985.
Skaggs, of course, fit right in with young “newtraditionalist” 80s artists like Randy Travis, and helped rejuvenate the country music genre after the wornout “Urban Cowboy” period. But, Skaggs put his own stamp on the country format by infusing his bluegrass and traditional country music roots into the contemporary Nashville sound.
Skaggs’ 1997 album Bluegrass Rules!, released on his newlyformed Skaggs Family Records label, marked a triumphant return to bluegrasswhich he’s solidified ever since with a series of GRAMMY® Award winning albums, recorded with his amazing bluegrass band, Kentucky Thunder (8time winners of the IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year’). Skaggs’ label has also served as a home for similar bluegrass and roots musicoriented artists including The Whites.
In the past decade, he has been honored with inductions into the Gospel Music Association’s Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and most recently has been named as a memberelect to the Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2018, with the medallion ceremony to take place in the fall.
Ricky struck his first chords on a mandolin over 50 years ago, and he continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. Clearly his passion for it puts him in the position to bring his lively, distinctively American form of music out of isolation and into the ears and hearts of audiences across the country and around the world. Ricky Skaggs is always forging ahead with crosscultural, genrebending musical ideas and inspirations.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
More information below.

The Loveless Cafe's 70th Birthday Bash
2021-09-30 16:00 - 19:00 | The Loveless Cafe, 8400 TN-100, Nashville, TN, 37221, United States
Celebrate 70 years of the Loveless Cafe at our 70th Birthday Bash with free food and activities and live music! Join us in your best 50s retro attire to celebrate the legacy of the Loveless Cafe. The event will consist of:
Free food for the first 200 attendees:
Biscuits with preserves
Bitty Biscuits
Birthday Cake
Snacks
Free food items are while supplies last and will be served out of the food truck from our front circle.
Free VIP tote bags and swag for first 25 attendees (For 21+ guests only)
Live 1950’s rock music by The Royal Hounds
Vintage airstream photo booth by Instaburst Photos
Drink tastings in partnership with Pennington’s Distilling Co.
Vintage cars
Balloon artists
Arts & Craft stations
Scavenger hunt games
Raffle with prizes
Retro drink specials
Retro dessert specials with throwback 1950’s pricing
Yard games
More information below.

Music City Sports Card, Collectibles, and Autograph Show
2021-10-01 13:00 - 2021-10-03 16:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Sports Card & Collectibles Show in Franklin, TN
Bringing Nashville the best sports card, collectibles, and autograph show!

Top dealers from across the country will be set up with everything from high end investment grade cards, autographed helmets, jerseys, balls, pucks, to music collectibles, autographed guitars, albums and more!
– 3 Days of the country’s top dealers buying and selling
– Superstar Athletes, Hall of Famers, Celebrities signing autographs and photo opportunities!

– Get your autographs authenticated by the country’s top authenticators!
– Get an early jump on holiday shopping for your favorite sports fan!
Baseball – Football – Hockey – Basketball –Music – Entertainment

-High Grade investment cards
-Autographed collectibles
-Baseball cards and sets
-Perfect items and gifts for the “ManCave”
-You will find it here!
October 1st, 2nd, 3rd 2021
Williamson County AG Expo Park
(Main Arena)
4215 Long Ln.
Franklin, TN 37064
Friday, Oct 1 – 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 2 – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, Oct 3 – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
More information below.

Traditional Indian Cooking Class
2021-10-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Black Diamond Culinary, 6050 Maysbrook Ln., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make traditional Indian Punjabi Samosa or Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) at home? Well, we will awaken those taste buds, and are bringing to you a wonderful culinary experience of Indian Cooking!
This class includes total hands-on, and education on the spices & flavors of Indian cuisine. Please join Chef Fatema for a beautiful Indian experience!
Traditional Indian Cooking Class is $120.00/per person. Applicable Tennessee Sales Tax of 9.75% has been added to each class price per session. Bottles of wine are available for purchase onsite.

What is Black Diamond Culinary?
Whether you want to start from scratch and learn basic cooking skills, or you just want to expand your culinary knowledge, we’ll have a class just for you! We welcome small or large groups, friends, and family, or make it a date night or girls’ night out! Great cooking isn’t just about recipes, it’s about technique. In our classes, you’ll work together amongst your peers in a fun, hands-on environment learning various cuisines, and disciplines led by Chef Kris.
Let us teach you how to make the best dishes, and show you how surprisingly simple it can be done.
Discover how fun & rewarding it can be to share your passion for cooking!
Break away from a traditional dinner party and bring your guests to an elegant & educational dining experience that everyone will rave about for years to come. We’re available for Private Events i.e., Fundraisers, Networking Events, Team Building/Brainstorming Sessions, Holiday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Board Meetings, Reunions, Birthday Parties, Cocktail Parties & Mixers!
More information below.

Mystery Art League
2021-10-01 17:00 | Franklin Visitor Center, 400 Main Street, Suite 130, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Mystery Art League is a group of artists employing various artistic media with the goal of bringing interactivity and fun to the art exhibition space. These artists seek to engage the general public through the technical and thematic components of art. To accomplish this, the Mystery Art League creates games that encourage participants to search for clues in the artwork in order to uncover hidden stories.
Attendees of the crawl will first want to stop by the downtown Franklin Visitor’s Center, where they will be given a complete set of instructions on how to arrange the art pieces in the right order.
They will also have two other chances to win in November and December.
More information below.

A Tennessee Weekend - Amy Grant - Franklin
2021-10-01 17:00 - 2021-10-03 13:00 | The Factory at Franklin – Jamison Hall, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Amy Grant is inviting all of her friends BACK for a very special TENNESSEE WEEKEND October 1-3, 2021
The weekend will be full of concerts, activities, and fun like only Amy and her friends can create.
YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE SERVED BY SEVERAL NON-PROFITS THAT AMY IS ABLE TO DONATE USE OF HER FARM TO THROUGHOUT EVERY YEAR. 100% OF PROCEEDS RAISED THROUGH THIS EVENT WILL BE INVESTED INTO MAKING AMY’S FARM MORE ACCESSIBLE TO VARIOUS NON-PROFITS THROUGHOUT NASHVILLE – WE LOOK FORWARD TO TELLING YOU MORE ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT IS HAPPENING AT THE FARM WHEN YOU GET HERE!
Current Schedule and Details (subject to change – full weekend pass required to attend any / all sessions):
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 (all activities at Jamison Hall in The Factory; Franklin, TN):

2 to 5 pm: Check in at The Factory’s Jamison Hall.
3 to 5 pm: Photos with Amy (Group 1)
6 to 7 pm: Doors Open to Jamison Hall / Mix & Mingle with Appetizers
7 pm to ???: Concert with Amy Grant & Band
Late Night (following concert): Club Amy (D.J. spinning dance and club versions of Amy’s biggest hits mixed with other favorites as Amy, guests, and friends enjoy each other’s company)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2:

10 am to 10 pm: The Day (and evening) at Amy’s Farm.

ABOUT THE DAY AT THE FARM: We are going to call this day BAREFOOT AT THE FARM as most of the activities (other than the music and food) are going to be brought to you by Amy’s friends BAREFOOT REPUBLIC. Amy hosts several weekends at her farm for various non-profits every year so we want you to experience the types of fun and activities that the kids and attendees get to do at her farm. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to the farm (Farm address and admittance instructions will be sent to ticket holders in August 2020).

FOOD AT THE FARM: Lunch and dinner will be served picnic style and we will have options for most dietary needs – all food and standard beverages are included (guests who have specific dietary concerns may need to bring meal alternatives).

MUSIC AT THE FARM: Amy will host music and friends throughout the day at her farm and will end the night with a very special “Songwriters Round” the likes that can only happen in Nashville.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 (all activities at Jamison Hall in The Factory; Franklin, TN):

8 am to 10 am: Photos with Amy (Second Half)
10:30 am to 12 pm: Sunday with Amy
12:30 pm: Event Ends

SPECIAL ADD-ON DAY: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: WORKDAY WITH AMY
(Workday passes are now sold out)

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
2021-10-01 18:45 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats live in concert in Franklin, Tennessee, alongside their opening acts Bahamas and Tre Burt, at the FirstBank Amphitheater!
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 is the premier entertainment experience south of Nashville.

More information below.

FT Live: Mandy Barnett: Nashville Songbook
2021-10-01 20:00 - 2021-10-02 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Called the “Nashville Sound Chanteuse” (Music Row) and “the Judy Garland of our time” (American Songwriter), Mandy Barnett has built a reputation for her commanding voice and unwavering devotion to classic country and popular standards. Barnett has enchanted listeners around the globe with her world-class vocals and musical chameleon qualities. A Tennessee Music Pathways historical marker in Barnett’s Tennessee hometown honors her contributions in making Tennessee the “Soundtrack of America.” Of this singer’s singer, songwriter’s dream, and audience favorite, renowned songwriter/artist Jimmy Webb states simply, “Mandy Barnett has a voice for the ages.”
The “Nashville Songbook” is a collection of songs that made Nashville famous as “Music City”—some of the most influential and iconic country and pop standards ever written, originally recorded by artists as diverse as Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Tammy Wynette, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Eddy Arnold, The Everly Brothers, Brenda Lee, and more, and written by the likes of Harlan Howard, Hank Cochran, Willie Nelson, Don Gibson, etc. Mandy Barnett’s pure, powerhouse voice and artistry make these songs her very own. Spend an enchanting night of timeless music with one of today’s premier vocalists with her “Nashville Songbook” show that appeals to music fans of all types—who will undoubtedly want to sing along to some of the best-loved tunes of all time! Barnett first unveiled her “Nashville Songbook” orchestral concert with the Nashville Symphony, in celebration of the Symphony’s 70th anniversary. Since then, Barnett has teamed with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Ulster Orchestra in Belfast for “Nashville Songbook” concerts. And for her NYC cabaret debut at Feinstein’s/54 Below, Barnett showcased her “Nashville Songbook” acoustic version.
It’s no accident that Barnett continues to pay tribute to the “Nashville Songbook.” Barnett has a deep connection to the songs—to the artists who recorded them and the songwriters who penned them. Barnett grew up in East Tennessee and came to Nashville frequently as a child and teenager to record and perform. During that time, she met many legendary country and pop artists and songwriters, often in studios or the backstage wings at the Grand Ole Opry. Mandy is pleased to have the opportunity to honor these icons with her “Nashville Songbook” show!
Barnett’s music has been featured in many major film and television soundtracks, including projects starring Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Martin Sheen, Reese Witherspoon, Matthew Broderick, Sigourney Weaver, Ellen Burstyn, Bill Paxton, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Besides soundtrack work, Barnett often contributes tracks to multi-artist compilation albums of all genres including a Gershwin collection from Great American Songbook Ambassador, Michael Feinstein. Of Barnett, Feinstein says, “Few singers have the gifts inhabiting the soul of Mandy Barnett. Her blessed voice connects to the truth of every note she sings. She’s simply one of my favorite voices.”
Among the many publications praising Barnett’s talents, the Los Angeles Times heralds her “pipes of steel,” “big” voice, and “vintage-sounding arrangements.” Time, People, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and other major media have likewise extolled Barnett’s superlative vocals, “natural musicality” (People), and “vocal finesse” (New York Times). USA Today calls Barnett one of Nashville’s “finest classic country and torch singers,” while the Chicago Tribune calls Barnett “a torch singer in the grandest sense of the word.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
More information below.

Fall Color Hikes
2021-10-02 09:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Fall is upon us! Led by veteran trail guides, Denis Lovell and Richard Hitt, you’ll follow the progression of fall at Owl’s Hill. This series of guided walks is just for adults. Walks begin promptly at 9:30; reservations required. Cameras and binoculars welcome.

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 13
9:30am

More information below.

VETFEST
2021-10-02 09:30 - 18:00 | Granny White Park, 610 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
VETFEST is a family-friendly festival and everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the day! Come out and meet new friends at this free event in Brentwood!
WHO VETLINX, an all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit
organization in Middle Tennessee is hosting the
5th annual VETFEST and HEROES STROLL to
celebrate military family service, Veteran owned
businesses, offer resources, and have a fun-filled
day with family, friends, and neighbors.
WHEN Saturday, October 2, 2021
Heroes Stroll
Registration begins at 09:00 AM
Stroll begins at 09:30 AM
VETFEST
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
WHERE Granny White Park
610 Granny White Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
WHY To bring the community, military families, friends,
and supporters together for a fun-filled day of
recognition, entertainment, and activities.
PURPOSE Bring the community and military community together, increase awareness about
resources available to Veterans, have direct access to support services, and celebrate
and recognize those who served in the military and those who support them.
HOW Event will be funded by local businesses and donations via purchase of

Advertisement online and/or in tribute journal.

Price varies by package $150 to $10,000

Space rental 10×10 space or more with other level of sponsorship

Veteran organizations will not be charged a fee for space at the event.

All will be required to bring own set up materials including a 10×10 tent.

WHAT: VETFEST is a family-friendly festival and everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the day! Come out and
meet new friends!
FEATURES:

Onsite resources for benefits, housing, medical, education, employment, food, mental health.

All Day Live Entertainment

Recognition ceremonies which will include the following:

Quilts of Valor

Missing Man Ceremony

Flag Folding Ceremony and the meaning behind each fold.

Military displays

Art and activities tents- play card games, do an art project, yard games, and there will be a Branch of Service War game!

Kid zone will feature prizes and activities i.e., yard games, face painting, make a button, art projects, and more!

Lawn games

​Time Machine Landing Zone! The community is encouraged to adopt an era of service and make a display or dress in military clothing from the era you are representing. We would like to have all eras of service represented from 1776-Present. Some exhibits may feature topographic maps showing different units theater of operations.

Veteran Owned Businesses

Veteran Organizations

Prize giveaways!

Dunking booth!

Lawn space to bring a blanket or chair and sit on the lawn and listen to great music!

Much more!

More information below.

Oktoberfest
2021-10-02 11:00 - 22:00 | Mill Creek Brewing Co., 2008 B Johnson Industrial Blvd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Join Mill Creek Brewing Co. for their yearly Oktoberfest celebration, featuring $13 souvenir mugs! They will have fun for the whole family, including live music from Five-Time Grammy Nominee LynnMarie and The Nashville Polka Guys!

Family Camp Out
2021-10-02 16:00 - 2021-10-03 08:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
October 2 to October 3
Check In / SetUp: 4 pm
Programming Begins at 6pm
Check Out / Breakdown: 8:30 am
$65 / Tent (up to 4 family members per tent; 10′ x 20′ tent space)
For one night ONLY, Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary opens its gates for a family overnight camping experience in Brentwood, Tennessee. Bring your OWN tent (please eat dinner prior to arrival OR bring your dinner to eat at Owl’s Hill).
Activities Include:
* Marshmallow Roast
* Owl Presentation
* Guided Night Hike
* Take Home Craft
* Light Breakfast in the Morning
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2021 Great Futures Gala
2021-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Grand Hyatt Nashville, 1000 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
2021 Great Futures Gala will be live and in-person!
Join us October 2nd, for a special evening with Motown legend SMOKEY ROBINSON, in support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee and the more than 4,700 youth we serve. With more than 700 distinguished guests, a live and silent auction filled with incredible items, and unforgettable entertainment experiences, the night is always one to remember! The 2021 Great Futures Gala will be live and in-person!
In addition to his 50-year music career and status as an R&B icon, Smokey Robinson is a Boys & Girls Clubs’ alumnus. Robinson was one of the major songwriters and producers for Motown, penning several hit singles such as “Who’s Loving You,” “My Guy,” “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” “My Girl,” “Get Ready” and “Ain’t That Peculiar.” He has topped the Billboard 100, won multiple Grammy awards, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime chance to witness a music legend in action and celebrate our tenth anniversary of the biggest night in town!
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48th Annual Heritage Ball
2021-10-02 18:00 | Eastern Flank Battlefield Park, 1368 Eastern Flank Cir, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Heritage Ball is the longest running black-tie affair in Williamson County. Approximately 800 guests will gather at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 support and celebrate the work of the Heritage Foundation and to raise funds for future preservation projects. The Ball serves as the greatest single fundraising initiative for the Foundation each year. In addition to a seated dinner and dancing, the ball features a cocktail hour and other fundraising opportunities.

BDC BBQ Night!
2021-10-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Black Diamond Culinary, 6050 Maysbrook Ln., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ok, this is going to be a fun evening! Saturday evening we will learn how to properly ‘rub’, and glaze your amazing St. Louis rack of ribs to create tender, fall-off-the-bone oven-baked ribs (not everyone has a smoker, but they’ll taste as you do!). You will have one full slab per couple, and alllllllllll of the fixings provided by us- Various deviled eggs to start, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, and a dessert! Let’s not forget that we’ll be pairing these delicious ribs with some fine wine (beer will be available)! Best part? You will take home your delicious homemade BDC Rub, and BDC Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce!!
What is Black Diamond Culinary?
Whether you want to start from scratch and learn basic cooking skills, or you just want to expand your culinary knowledge, we’ll have a class just for you! We welcome small or large groups, friends, and family, or make it a date night or girls’ night out! Great cooking isn’t just about recipes, it’s about technique. In our classes, you’ll work together amongst your peers in a fun, hands-on environment learning various cuisines, and disciplines led by Chef Kris.
Let us teach you how to make the best dishes, and show you how surprisingly simple it can be done.
Discover how fun & rewarding it can be to share your passion for cooking!
Break away from a traditional dinner party and bring your guests to an elegant & educational dining experience that everyone will rave about for years to come. We’re available for Private Events i.e., Fundraisers, Networking Events, Team Building/Brainstorming Sessions, Holiday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Board Meetings, Reunions, Birthday Parties, Cocktail Parties & Mixers!
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Westhaven Porchfest: WALKER HAYES
2021-10-02 19:00 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Westhaven Foundation is excited to present Walker Hayes for the 10th annual Westhaven Porchfest! Opening for Walker will be The Scott Holt Band.
Join us on Magli Green in Westhaven Town Center for a fun evening of music supporting The Westhaven Foundation’s Excellence in Education programs.
General Admission – Open seating on the lawn with access to beer, wine, and cocktails for purchase. (no need to bring your own chairs)
VIP Experience – Exclusive access to the Coal Town Public House with buffet dinner, hors d’oeuvres, viewing from the porch, private bar and 3 cocktails. Excited to add exclusive stage front and onstage side viewing areas along with a special gift bag.
Proceeds will benefit The Westhaven Foundation’s Excellence in Education efforts supporting local public schools, college scholarships, and youth educational programs.
General Admission tickets are $55, after 9/1 $60, VIP experience $150, after 9/1 $160.
Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 7 pm.
Visit www.westhavenporchfest.org for more information on daytime events, FAQs, etc.
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Ele Ivory and Hello Darling
2021-10-02 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ele Ivory and Hello Darling live at The Mockingbird Theater, Downtown Franklin

A night of indie folk and pop music from two of the best up and coming acts from Nashville , TN. All ages. Mockingbird Theater, 230 Franklin Road, Building 6, Franklin, TN.
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Nashville Royal Princess Ball - Brentwood
2021-10-03 09:00 | Four Points by Sheraton Nashville – Brentwood, 760 Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
A Princess Character themed children’s event in Brentwood
Come One, Come All – to our Royal Princess Ball!
A BRAND NEW Entertainment program with a few surprise guests!
As a part of our commitment to the wellbeing of our guests, we will be following all current State and Venue health guidelines at the time of this event.
Get ready for a day of magical fun for the whole family, brought to you by Dream Parties! You’ll get an amazing opportunity to meet and greet your favorite princesses! Dream Parties is bringing to you a one of a kind event with all new stage performances, dancing, stories, picture opportunities and more for some magical entertainment ! Your little one will get to participate in princess games, story time sing along, learn some ballroom dance moves and more. Our event is geared towards your 3 – 7 year old princess fan, though all are welcome! Fun filled and interactive Princess Balls are our specialty. We bring them to many cities and enjoy meeting thousands of our little friends!
Cinderella, Tower Princess, Beauty, Snow Sisters, Mermaid Princess, Sleeping Princess, Frog Princess and more can’t wait to meet you! Come meet us for a day you won’t soon forget!
Important note: Please look at your ticket for details on the date, start and end time for your session.
VIP guests get early entrance to the event with limited amount of tickets being sold and a very official Coronation Ceremony, where your child or children will get crowned up on stage with a tiara that’s theirs to keep!
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Old Fashioned Community Hymn Sing
2021-10-03 10:30 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Old Fashioned Community Hymn Sing

Hosted by Ben Calhoun from CITIZEN WAY and joined by a few talented neighbors!
Sunday, October 3rd, 10:30 AM at Magli Green in Westhaven Town Center
Celebrating the traditional music that makes Sunday morning special!
This FREE event has been made possible by our sponsors!
Coffee will be provided by High Brow + Tea
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Scouts AG-Venture Day
2021-10-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Advanced Registration Required
Scouts and their families are invited for a fun fall outing to the pumpkin patch and corn maze.
EVENT DATE: October 3, 2021
(Registration closes on October 1)
EVENT TIME: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
(Groups may check-in from Noon-3:00 PM)
This is a family friendly event; parents, siblings and friends are encouraged join in the fun. Scout leaders, please include all guests when registering your group.
Tickets for this event will not be sold at the gate.
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Westhaven Porchfest: Ben Calhoun & CITIZEN WAY
2021-10-03 17:00 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy a special evening with Ben Calhoun and CITIZEN WAY with guests Kait Madison and Rich Summers

The Westhaven Foundation is excited to present a special Sunday evening with Ben Calhoun and CITIZEN WAY for the 10th annual Westhaven Porchfest!

Join us on Magli Green in Westhaven Town Center for an evening of music supporting Leiper’s Fork Helping Hands.
The General Admission area will be seated on the lawn. Additional beverages and beer will be available for purchase.
General Admission tickets are $15. $20 at the door. Children under 10 are free.
The evening will be hosted by Ben Calhoun and Citizen Way!
Doors open at 4 pm and the show starts at 5 pm.
Visit www.westhavenporchfest.org for more information.
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