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Pure Prairie League
2025-11-21 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Pure Prairie League | The Franklin Theatre
For over five decades, Pure Prairie League has captivated audiences with their unique blend of sweet melodies and edgy, contemporary musicianship. From their iconic hit “Amie” to a catalog of albums that have shaped the genre, Pure Prairie League continues to be a major influence on today’s top artists. Featuring the dynamic lineup of Scott Thompson, Jared Camic, Randy Harper, Jeff Zona, and John Heinrich, their live performance promises powerful vocals and razor-sharp skills. Don’t miss your chance to see why Pure Prairie League remains a beloved force in music, now with new material from their latest album, “Back On Track,” that brings their incredible journey full circle.

Dottie’s Speakeasy
2025-11-21 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Dottie’s Speakeasy at Southall, 2200 Osage Lp., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Located at Southall, Dottie’s Speakeasy in Franklin offers an intimate and nostalgic evening experience. Held every Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM, this 21+ event invites guests to follow a hidden path to the back door of Dottie’s Speakeasy, where they can enjoy handcrafted cocktails and live entertainment in a setting reminiscent of the Prohibition era. Admission is complimentary for overnight guests and restaurant patrons of Southall Farm & Inn. The fun is endless but seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Franklin Farmers Market
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | The Shed | The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, 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 Spring/Summer Market is open May through October every Saturday 8 am – 12 pm. The Fall/Winter Market market is open November through April with hours of 9 am – 12 noon.

Church Street Farmers Market
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Church Street Farmers Market, 406 Church Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Church Street Farmers Market is Franklin’s weekly market for fresh, local, and handmade goods.
Church St. Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May through November, from 9 AM to 12 PM in downtown Franklin. Shop farm-fresh produce, meats, dairy, artisan foods, artisan crafts, handmade goods, and more — all from local growers and makers. Plus food trucks, live music and and family-friendly activities!

Harvest and Holly Farmstand Market (Opening Weekend)
2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm, 7561 South Harpeth Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
BIG NEWS! We’re kicking off Christmas tree season with something special—a celebration of our amazing Leiper’s Fork farmstand community! On Saturday November 22nd, join us for the Harvest and Holly Farmstand Market featuring local farmstands, homemade items from their stands, and of course, our beautiful trees and wreaths to start your holiday treeditions. Mark your calendars! More details coming soon about the incredible local stands joining us. Our farm will be offering all the fun activities we always have available like free wagon rides, free hot chocolate, and free games.

Centennial Holiday Craft Show
2025-11-22 09:00 - 2025-11-23 16:00 | Centennial High School, 5050 Mallory Lane, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The Centennial Holiday Show is THE major fundraiser for Centennial High School. Begun in 1998, it celebrates its 27th Anniversary this year!
It is sponsored by the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) of Centennial High School and is held on the weekend before Thanksgiving.
The show averages 4,000 – 6,000 shoppers and features more than 200 booths showcasing handcrafted items.
Proceeds from the Holiday Craft Show go to support our students and educators and assist in providing additional educational resources.

Elf Movie at The Franklin Theatre (2003)
2025-11-22 10:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
When young Buddy falls into Santa’s gift sack on Christmas Eve, he’s transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa’s helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can’t shake the nagging feeling that he doesn’t belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.

PINTS & PILATES!
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Mill Creek Brewing Co., 2008 B Johnson Industrial Blvd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Club Pilates Nolensville & Mill Creek Brewery are hosting a FREE Pints & Pilates Mat Class on SAT NOV 22nd.
PLEASE RSVP & BRING YOUR OWN MAT.

Baby Goat Cuddling
2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Noble Springs Dairy, 3144 Blazer Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come to the farm to spend time learning about the goats and other animals, petting and cuddling the baby goats and enjoy spending time on the farm. Come anytime during the time frame and date we have scheduled and stay for as long as you like. Join in on a guided educational tour at 11am on the mornings we are open. We will have our goat milk products, as well as snacks and water for visitors to purchase. Tickets are $12 for adults and children 3 and over. Children 2 and under are free.

All dates below are pending weather
Goat Cuddling and Tour Dates are as follows:
2025 Dates
10 am to 1 pm- guided tour is at 11 am
Every Saturday, March through November

Tea by Southall
2025-11-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Tea by Southall Farm & Inn | Every Saturday and Sunday
Presented by our signature restaurant, January, Tea by Southall invites you to slow down and savor the season with a garden-inspired twist on the classic tea service. Each seating features a thoughtfully curated prix-fixe menu of savory bites and sweet delights—crafted with ingredients freshly harvested from our farm.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a quiet moment of indulgence, Tea by Southall is designed to surprise and delight at every turn.

Hidden Gem Farmers Market
2025-11-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Hidden Gem Farm, 863 Old Military Rd., Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Hidden Gem Farmers Market in Spring Hill, Tennessee, sells local, fresh produce, meat, eggs, local honey, baked goods, handcrafted items, crafts and more. The market is held on Saturdays mid-April through mid-december from 11 AM–2 PM. Please contact Hidden Gem to confirm dates.

Countryside Brunch at Southall
2025-11-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Countryside Brunch by Southall Farm & Inn
Escape to the heart of the countryside and savor a seed-to-fork experience that reflects the season’s harvest. Enjoy family-style dining at January, our highly acclaimed restaurant, and create memories with loved ones each Saturday and Sunday. Reservations recommended.

Tasting Experience at Stable Reserve
2025-11-22 12:00, 2025-11-23 12:00, 2025-11-24 12:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Our private tastings include a walk through of our spirits and a complimentary whiskey glass to take home to your collection. While enjoying our spirits together, we will dive deeper into our tasting techniques, what defines our bourbons, and a hint to the history and traditions that brought us here.
Offered by appointment only, during regular business hours.
Duration: 30 minutes
21+ with valid ID required

Blend Your Own Bourbon at Stable Reserve
2025-11-22 12:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
This exclusive and immersive experience includes the tasting and blending of two cask strength bourbons; a high-rye bourbon and a high-wheat bourbon. In this class, you will dive into the varying flavor profiles of the different mash bills as we contemplate each barrel individually.
After we decipher what notes and flavors you’re privy to, we’ll begin blending the two bourbons together as we work toward the perfect blend for you. You then get to watch the process of hand bottling and labeling the very bottle you created to take home.
Party sizes for this experience range from 2-14 and cost $160/person.
21+ with valid ID required.

Tollgate Village Holiday Market
2025-11-22 12:00 - 20:30 | Tollgate Village, 2000 Tollgate Blvd., Thompson's Station, TN, 37179, United States
Shop • Sip • Stroll – Tollgate Village Holiday Market 2025
Kick off the holiday season right here in Tollgate Village in Thompson’s Station, Tenn! Enjoy a day of live music, festive shopping, cozy cocoa, and neighborhood fun for the whole family.
What’s Happening:
Photos with Santa at Corcordia Arts Academy starting at noon (receive one complimentary photo)
Live music at the Roundabout
Hot Chocolate Bar sponsored by Stroll Magazine
Local boutiques, makers, and gift shopping
Festive food and drinks
Clothing drive for The Hope Bus — Donate your gently used women’s clothing to support Faith & Wildflowers
Live giveaway at Village Pizza at 8:15 PM (must be present to win!)
Free to Attend | Shopping & Activities for Purchase
Bring your family and friends to shop local while the holiday lights sparkle throughout Tollgate Village.

Open Wine Tasting at Saint Goose
2025-11-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop, 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us at Saint Goose for our weekly Saturday Open Tasting! We always open at least three bottles of wine, usually new wines to the store or structure it around a theme such a region of the world or wines we are loving at the moment. Stop by and discover something new!

Lotz House Ghost Tours
2025-11-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ghost Tours in downtown Franklin
The Travel Channel dubbed the Lotz House “The Second-most Terrifying Place in America” due to unexplained phenomena that is often experienced in the house. Visitors have seen a woman crying out for a loved one and a little girl staring out the window, heard drummers beating to battle cadence and noticed ordinary items that don’t stay put.
Your 90-minute tour will highlight tragic tales and chilling happenings inside the walls of this historic home that still has scars from that bloody war. You’ll see blood stains and cannonball burns in the hardwood floors. Come see for yourself what The Travel Channel’s “Haunted Live” was all about. Tickets are $30 for adults and $12 for kids. Reservations only. Call 615-790-7190 or email jtt@lotzhouse.com.

Dinner Detective - "The Hollywood Hit"
2025-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel, 700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Dinner Detective – “The Hollywood Hit” – Franklin, TN – Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
The Dinner Detective is North America’s largest interactive true crime mystery dinner show! Solve a hilarious and engaging mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect!
Forget everything you know about traditional murder mystery dinner shows. Ours is a true crime twist where anyone—yes, anyone—could be part of the plot. We sneak undercover actors into the crowd, blending in like ordinary guests, which turns the whole evening into a wildly social, suspense-filled experience. Set in the present day and unfolding in real time, our costumed Detectives will dig up clues, question suspicious characters (some of whom might be sitting right next to you), and pull everyone deeper into the mystery. Trust no one… and keep your alibi ready!

The Buckinghams
2025-11-22 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
One of the most beloved and respected Chicago bands ever to explode onto the national scene, The Buckinghams’ live concerts pack power into 60s pop rock. Bringing back great memories with their chart-topping 60s hits, The Buckinghams include 70s favorites in concert, electrifying audiences with dynamic vocals and solid harmonies. Since 1982, original Buckinghams Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna and their band deliver fast-paced shows and standing ovations.
Their No. #1 Billboard hit, “Kind of a Drag” first made them famous. Next came 7 national chart hits, 15 singles, and 8 acclaimed albums. Billboard Magazine named them “The Most Listened to Band in America”; The Buckinghams became favorites on national TV: American Bandstand, Jerry Lewis’ Show, Mike Douglas’ Show, & The Smothers Brothers’ Comedy Hour.
Thousands of loyal fans remain devoted today, featured on oldies radio, classic rock stations, Sirius/XM and streaming services. With good-natured, fun-loving delivery of beloved songs, The Buckinghams deliver nonstop, high-energy performances that draw three generations of fans.

BLUEGRASS AT THE BIRD: Featuring Larry Sparks and The Lonesome Ramblers with Tennessee WoodPile
2025-11-22 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
BLUEGRASS AT THE BIRD: Featuring Larry Sparks and The Lonesome Ramblers with Tennessee WoodPile in Franklin, Tennessee at The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory, November 22, 2025 at 7 PM.

Aerial Adventure Course at Southall
2025-11-23 10:00 - 2025-11-28 14:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Challenge yourself as you try Southall’s Aerial Adventure Course! This activity requires guests to be at least 4’10 and there is maximum weight of 250 lbs per person for the course. This activity is open to resort guests and locals alike!

A MAN NAMED CASH A Tribute to the Music of Johnny and June
2025-11-23 14:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A Man Named Cash is the only Johnny Cash tribute featuring estate-chosen singer Eric Hofmanis, star of the national tour Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience, produced with John Carter Cash and the Cash Estate. Praised as one of the truest representations of Cash on stage, Eric’s powerful voice and authentic presence bring classics like I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Sunday Morning Coming Down, and Hurt to life. Megan Houde joins him as June Carter, whose warmth and charm perfectly capture their legendary chemistry in duets such as Jackson and It Ain’t Me, Babe. Rounding out the band is Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Scotty Mac, ensuring an unforgettable celebration of the Man in Black’s legacy.

Live Jazz
2025-11-23 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.

The Babys: Celebrating 50 Years
2025-11-23 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Get ready for a night of timeless rock as THE BABYS bring their legendary sound to The Franklin Theatre!
Since bursting onto the scene in 1976, The Babys have delivered powerful performances and unforgettable chart-toppers that helped define the sound of classic rock. With hits like “Isn’t It Time” and “Every Time I Think of You,” their signature blend of melody and grit has earned them a permanent place in music history. Back on tour and better than ever, The Babys are celebrating five decades of music with a high-energy live show that will have you singing along from start to finish. Don’t miss this epic night of rock and roll nostalgia — only at The Franklin Theatre.

Fork of the South Mahjong Mondays
2025-11-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Fork of the South, 230 Franklin Rd., Building 8, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Already know your way around the tiles? Come join us for friendly open play, great company, and a little Monday magic.
Tickets are now complimentary, but we ask that you reserve your seat in advance.
Players must have some knowledge of Mahjong to join open play.
New to Mahjong or want to gain more confidence before jumping in? Private lessons are available by reservation with our teacher text Liza directly at 772-766-2238. Perfect for beginners or those looking to sharpen their skills!
Sip on coffee or tea, treat yourself to a handcrafted cocktail, nibble on sweet treats, and let the tiles tell the story of your evening.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
2025-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
It’s Christmas time, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark’s continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.
