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Concert 4 the Cure
2018-09-08 17:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
The Concert 4 the Cure is a fundraising event that is held annually in the Westhaven community in Franklin, TN. Concert Proceeds from the Concert 4 the Cure will fund discovery grants at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Discovery grants provide seed funding for cancer researchers to pursue bold ideas in the lab that can lead to breakthrough discoveries in the fight against cancer. Findings from preliminary research supported by these grants are essential to obtain funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other federal agencies that grant millions every year to support cancer research.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please see website.

Chukkers for Charity
2018-09-08 13:00 | TN
The 22nd annual Chukkers for Charity polo match will take place on Sept. 8 at Riverview Farm.
Nissan’s Chukkers for Charity returns on Saturday, Sept. 8 for the 22nd annual polo match and car show held in Franklin, Tenn. This year’s theme, “Diamonds and Divots,” will celebrate an afternoon of polo featuring all female polo players for the first time. Chukkers for Charity raises funds for Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! and has raised $2.1 million over the last 21 years.
Chukkers for Charity is the largest polo event in Middle Tennessee and features a vintage car show parade during half time, a silent auction and cabana decorating competition. Guests are encouraged to participate in celebrating the theme through the décor of their individual cabana tailgating headquarters. For the first time ever, Chukkers for Charity will feature a hat contest as well as best dressed in their favorite party attire for the event.
Fieldside Patron Tables are available for $2,500 per table of 10. Standard Patron Tables are available for $1,750 per table of 10 or $175 per individual ticket. Tailgating cabanas are available for $300, which includes six wristbands and a cabana, two additional wristbands per cabana available for $50 each. To purchase tickets, please visit www.chukkersforcharity.net.
Chukkers for Charity is hosted by Lee Ann and Orrin Ingram at Riverview Farm in Franklin, TN. For more information, call 615-794-1150 ex. 320 or visit https://bit.ly/2taeUIv to purchase tickets.
ABOUT ROCHELLE CENTER
In 1968, long time area educator W.R. Rochelle, began the foundation for the agency to offer supports for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. These supports would enhance skills necessary for these individuals to become as independent as possible in our community. Today’s Rochelle Center continues that mission with community integration, employment, in addition to residential services. For more information, call 601.254.0673 or visit www.rochellecenter.org.
ABOUT SADDLE UP!
The mission of Saddle Up! is to provide children and youth with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational and recreational activities with horses. Saddle Up! offers recreational therapeutic riding, physical and occupational therapy (hippotherapy), a school-based equine assisted learning program, the Saddle Up! Equestrian Club, and workshops/seminars. Saddle Up! is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center and the only member center in Tennessee of the American Hippotherapy Association. For more information, please visit www.saddleupnashville.org.

AUDITIONS ONLY - “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
2018-09-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2018-09-07 14:30 - 19:00 | TN
AUDITIONS ONLY – Source One Five’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Franklin’s newest creative community, Source One Five, is thrilled to open their auditions for their inaugural production, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS!
The classic animated special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas!
Looking for actors ages 10-18. Auditions will be held Sept 7 & 8 at The Little Brick Theatre at The Factory. To reserve your time and for character breakdowns and sides, please visit www.sourceonefive.com.
Performances will be Nov 30, Dec 1,2 & 7,8,9 at The Little Brick Theatre at The Factory. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK. www.tamswitmark.com
For more information regarding auditions, performances, and all the happenings at Source One Five, visit our website at www.sourceonefive.com. To reach us directly, please email us at contact@sourceonefive.com.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2018-09-08 08:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-01 08:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-25 08:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-18 08:00 - 13:00 | TN
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. 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.
Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday!
Spring/Summer Market: April thru Oct, 8am – 1pm
Fall/Winter Market: Nov thru March, 9am – 12pm

Franklin Art Scene - Downtown Franklin, TN
2018-09-07 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
A free, monthly art crawl that takes participants through downtown Franklin’s historic buildings, and celebrates Williamson County’s unique artistic talent!
The first Friday of each month, the Downtown Franklin Association presents the Franklin Art Scene, which includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin. The free event celebrates Williamson County’s local craftsmanship, and provides both the novice and the art connoisseur an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnificent work–from blown glass to turned wood to mixed media and more.
Many of the galleries and working studios serve complimentary refreshments during the evening, and some offer live music.
Art crawl guests may begin at any participating location on the map: Free trolley rides, provided by Williamson Source, circulate among all the stops, and patrons can jump on and off at will from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come be seen at the Scene!
For more information please visit Franklin Art Scene

POKEY LAFARGE
2018-09-06 20:00 | TN
Over the last decade, Pokey has won the hearts of music lovers across the globe with his creative mix of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues and western swing. Moving quickly from breakthrough artist to leading musical figure, he’s earned two consecutive Independent Music Awards for Best Americana Album (Riverboat Soul and Middle of Everywhere). In 2013, he signed with Jack White’s Third Man Records to release his fifth full-length album, Pokey LaFarge, and last year released his latest work, Manic Revelations, revealing his unending passion for songwriting.

Pokey LaFarge is a musician. He is a storyteller. He is a feeler of feelings. He is a narrator of the messy, unkempt American experience. He sits, he watches, he writes. Everything that’s worth happening happens in his songs. Like the long line of writers and performers he descends from, music isn’t something Pokey does – it’s something he is.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

FrankTown Open Hearts 2018 Annual Benefit Dinner
2018-09-04 18:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin, TN, September 4, 2018 – Franktown Open Hearts is excited to announce its 10th Annual Fundraiser Dinner to take place on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 at The Factory at Franklin in downtown Franklin, Tennessee.
Picture This! Franktown’s Annual Dinner is celebrating its 10th fundraiser dinner in the Williamson County community. This event highlights the accomplishments of the inner city youth served by Franktown and, during the program, a special surprise when Franktown marks a milestone by giving away its 25th car to a deserving young lady.
This event will take place in Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will conclude at 8 p.m. Members of the press are welcome to arrive at 5 p.m. and stay for the duration of the event.
Learn more about this event by clicking here!

Berry Farms Farmers Market
2018-09-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-08-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-08-21 16:00 - 19:00 | TN
The Farmers Market at Berry Farms is a Summer market that operates every Tuesday from May 1st through October 23rd. Market hours are 4:00-7:00 pm and is located in the Berry Farms Town Center at the intersection of Lewisburg Pike and Goose Creek Bypass.

You’ll find a wide variety of fresh and local produce, meat, dairy, baked goods and more at the Berry Farms Farmer’s Market. The market is a producer-only market, so everything you see is homegrown or handmade. Wondering what’s in season this week? Check out this seasonality chart from Pick TN Products.

40th Annual Franklin Classic
2018-09-03 05:45 | TN
Presented by Tivity Health, the 40th Annual Franklin Classic is set for Labor Day morning (Monday, Sept. 3) on the Public Square in Franklin, offering 5K and 10K races open to anyone regardless of age or skill level, as well as a 1K Fun Run for kids.
The Franklin Classic takes place in the heart of downtown Franklin, TN, every Labor Day. Mark your calendars for this family-friendly, fun event! The FunZone will be bigger than before with lots of fun activities for children of all ages including face painting for all, balloons, inflatables, cotton candy, basketball shoot, corn hole, and much more!
Race Day – Monday, September 3, 2018 – 5:45 am – Until your race begins.
Registration is now open at franklinclassic.org. Individuals and teams are encouraged to sign-up.

RUN OR WALK FOR MERCY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE ON LABOR DAY!

The Franklin Classic benefits Mercy Community Healthcare located in Franklin, TN. Mercy Community Healthcare provides integrated primary care to the under-served in Williamson and surrounding counties. As a Community Health Center, Mercy Community Healthcare offers many services beyond primary care, which involve behavioral health counseling, psychiatric services, as well as complete care coordination, including services like chronic care management and assistance with social services. These services are available to patients of all ages, both insured and uninsured. The Mercy staff open their hearts to every patient and family and are committed to treating the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. From shots to wellness checks to counseling, Mercy makes long-term, lasting health more possible than ever.

Saturday Night Live Art
2018-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
On the last Saturday of every month Ansbach Artisans hosts Saturday Night Live Art from 6-9pm. Meet, watch, learn, and collaborate with local artists as they paint, sketch, sculpt, etc. while listening to local musicians playing smooth jazz. Mix & mingle. Family friendly. Refreshments provided. These special events are FREE and open to the public.

Brentwood Farmers Market
2018-08-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-08-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-08-16 16:00 - 19:00 | TN
Local Farmers Market in Brentwood, TN
The Brentwood Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday from 4:00-7:00 pm, June 7th through August 30th. CityPark Brentwood is located at the intersection of Franklin Road and Executive Center Drive, and the Brentwood Farmer’s Market will be held on the greenspace in front of the Mooreland Mansion. The Brentwood Farmers Market is a “producer only” market, meaning all goods sold must be grown, baked or made by the merchant. Most merchants are local to Middle Tennessee. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/cityparkbrentwood/.
Boyle Investment Company owns and operates CityPark Brentwood. Boyle is sponsoring the weekly, seasonal farmers market on the property as a way to provide the Brentwood community with convenient access to high quality, locally produced goods in a relaxed, friendly and fun environment. For vendor applications, please email farmersmarketbrentwood@gmail.com.
About CityPark
CityPark is a vibrant, pedestrian friendly mixed-use community located in the central business and retail district of Brentwood, Tennessee. The 33-acre CityPark is comprised of 500,000 square feet of office space, 40,000 square feet of retail and restaurant amenities, and a 126-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel. The property is strategically situated on Franklin Road, for optimal access and visibility.
About Boyle Nashville
Boyle Investment Company is committed to creating engaging, sustainable mixed-use commercial and residential communities with a conservative approach and commitment to quality. Boyle provides on-site leasing, management, and development services at CityPark Brentwood. www.boyle.com

Made South’s 2018 Southern Whiskey Society
2018-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
Join Made South on Saturday, August 25 for an evening of delicious food & whiskey at the Second Annual Southern Whiskey Society!
Enjoy food tastings from 9 award-winning Southern chefs along with whiskey samples from 30+ different Southern distilleries.
SPECIAL ADD-ON EVENT: On Friday evening, August 24, Made South will be hosting a very special dinner at 404 Kitchen in Nashville, TN in partnership with Four Roses. Only 60 seats are available for this dinner!

Great Americana Barbecue Festival
2018-08-25 10:00 - 20:00 | TN
The Great Americana Barbecue Festival – Franklin Tennessee
The Great Americana Barbecue Festival will be held at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. visitors will enjoy finger licking good barbecue, prepared by professional pit masters and iron chefs from across the country.
The BBQ festival is hosted by The Franklin BBQ Society and The Franklin Noon Rotary Club (FNRC). Barbecue will take center stage with vendors, grilling demonstrations, a whole hog smoking contest, and a Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned barbecue competition, featuring 80 teams competing in five categories for thousands of dollars in total cash prizes. Festival goers will be able to join in on the judging by selecting the “People’s Champion”.
Patrons will enjoy local artisan flavors from Tennessee distilleries and craft beers (21+). Additionally, the festival will feature live music, craft vendors, a variety of food vendors and a kid’s zone with Touch A Truck. The music stage will feature some of the biggest and brightest young talent Music City has to offer.
See www.GreatAmericanaBBQFestival.com for more information.
Don’t forget to check out the “Flavor of Franklin” on August 24th. The Flavor of Franklin opens up the Great Americana BBQ weekend with a celebration of the area’s best food and beverages.

Flavor of Franklin
2018-08-24 18:00 - 22:00 | TN
Want to enjoy some of the amazing food available in and around Franklin?
Check out the “Flavor of Franklin” on August 24th. The Flavor of Franklin opens up the Great Americana BBQ weekend with a celebration of the area’s best food and beverages. Over 20 local restaurants and specialty food vendors will be on hand to give you a taste of some amazing food. Imagine sampling tasty appetizers from one restaurant, a bold entre from another and a decadent dessert from a small specialty food vendor. All this while enjoying the evening with friends on the grounds of beautiful Harlinsdale Farms. Live music will be paying on the main stage for your entertainment. Craft beer and cocktails will be for sale at the Flavor of Franklin Bar.
Proceeds from Friday nights Flavor of Franklin will benefit local culinary arts programs. The Franklin BBQ Society is committed to helping local students who dream to become culinary professionals and want to develop the necessary cooking techniques and other skills essential to success in the industry. Tickets for the Flavor of Franklin will be available for $20 online as well as at the gate.
The Flavor of Franklin is hosted by The Franklin BBQ Society and The Franklin Noon Rotary Club (FNRC). The FNRC has dedicated over six decades of service to its community and has distributed over two million dollars to local charities. FNRC continues to produce The Franklin Rodeo, Williamson County’s longest running annual event, celebrating its 70th year.

TAB BENOIT
2018-08-23 20:00 | TN
Tab Benoit is Louisiana’s No. 1 roots export, a guitarist and singer/songwriter recognized for his award-winning delivery of the Delta Blues.

Accolades include: In 2006, he received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album for Brother to the Blues, In 2007, Benoit won the dual awards of B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, described variously as “the highest accolade afforded musicians and songwriters in Blues music,” and Best Contemporary Male Performer at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis (formerly the W.C. Handy Awards).

In 2010, he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. In 2012, Benoit won three separate Blues Music Awards: Contemporary Blues Male Artist; Contemporary Blues Album (for 2011’s Medicine); and for the second time, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year. 2013 saw Benoit win the Blues Music Awards Contemporary Blues Male Artist for the second year in a row.

More than just an acclaimed bluesman, he is an indefatigable conservation advocate. Benoit is a driving force behind Voice of the Wetlands, an organization working to save Louisiana’s wetlands. In 2010, he received the Governor’s Award for Conservationist of the Year from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Leiper's Fork Farmer's Market
2018-08-23 15:30 - 18:30 | TN
Visit the Leiper’s Fork Farmers Market, celebrating the land and its blessings, every 4th Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 6:30 PM. The market runs May~Oct and will feature local food, music and The Land Trust for Tennessee.

Reruns Are Fun 2018 Fall & Winter Sale
2018-08-20 09:00 - 20:00, 2018-08-19 12:00 - 19:00 | TN
The Franklin, TN Area’s Premiere Consignment Sale
Since 1990 Reruns Are Fun Consignment have been selling quality name brand clothing, shoes, accessories, equipment, furniture, and more at a fraction of the original cost!
Brands: Gap, Gymboree, Janie & Jack, Matilda Jane, Abercrombie, Aeropostale, etc. We also have great vendors offering new merchandise and great services.
PUBLIC SALE
Saturday, August 18th: 9 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, August 19th: 12 PM – 7 PM
PUBLIC HALF PRICE SALE
Monday, August 20th: 9 AM – 8 PM

Glo Getter 8K for United Way
2018-08-18 20:00 | TN
When was the last time you ran in the evening under the moonlight? Looking for a new adventure while challenging yourself at an 8K? Grab your friends and come run with the United Way of Williamson County on August 18, 2018 (8/18/18) for the inaugural Glo Getter 8K for United Way, presented by the United Way of Williamson County’s Emerging Leaders United (ELU) young professionals group.
Set to begin with a shotgun start at 8 p.m., this night fun run will offer participants the chance to run the trails at Bicentennial Park by the quaint town of Franklin, TN, while avoiding the daytime heat. Volunteers will hand out glow gear to participants during the race. Participants are welcome to bring their own glow sticks or glow gear. Proceeds from the event will go to support United Way of Williamson County programs that advance health and wellness, accelerate learning and education, and expand financial stability.
Registration is now open. Here we GLOW!
Please visit Glo Getter 8K for United Way for more information.

Contact: Sherry Coss – 615-771-2312 or scoss@uwwc.org

CHUBBY CHECKER
2018-08-18 16:00 - 19:30 | TN
In 2 minutes & 42 Seconds, Chubby Checker revolutionized popular culture and changed the music business forever. When he appeared on American Bandstand in 1960 and performed “The Twist,” it was the dawn of a new era in Rock and Roll. Dancing Apart to the Beat was born and teenagers found a new way to express themselves. Chubby’s dance style has extended from Woodstock through Disco to the present day. He stands alone as a one-of-a-kind rock icon, who has had 36 hit records, is the only artist to have a single go to #1 twice, and according to Billboard, has the #1 Single for the whole Decade of the 60’s. Chubby was awarded the first Platinum Single, the first Rock Grammy and has sold an astounding 250,000,000 records over the years. That’s why Dick Clark has said: “The three most important things that ever happened in the Music Industry are Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Chubby Checker.”

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Reruns Are Fun 2018 Fall & Winter Sale
2018-08-18 09:00 - 19:00 | TN
The Franklin Area’s Premiere Consignment Sale
Since 1990 Reruns Are Fun Consignment have been selling quality name brand clothing, shoes, accessories, equipment, furniture, and more at a fraction of the original cost!
Brands: Gap, Gymboree, Janie & Jack, Matilda Jane, Abercrombie, Aeropostale, etc. We also have great vendors offering new merchandise and great services.
PUBLIC SALE
Saturday, August 18th: 9 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, August 19th: 12 PM – 7 PM
PUBLIC HALF PRICE SALE
Monday, August 20th: 9 AM – 8 PM

Watermelon Festival
2018-08-18 08:00 - 13:00 | TN
The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a big, juicy sweet seed-spittin’ fun day for the whole family! The games for the kids and adults, includes the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. Don’t miss the wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon!
