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Marshmallow Hikes
2022-01-08 09:30 - 13:00, 2022-01-15 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
November 27, 2021
December 23, 28 – 31, 2021
January 8, 15, 2022
9:30am; 11 am or 1 pm (departure times)
Cost $10/hiker
Are you looking for something to do with the family during the holidays or an excuse to get out of the house by yourself? How does a nice hike in the winter woods followed by hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows sound? Come by Owl’s Hill for our annual Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hikes.
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Act Too Presents: Frozen Kids
2022-01-14 17:00 - 2022-01-15 13:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Do you want to build a snowman? Frozen KIDS is a 30-minute adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. You’ll love this fanciful and heartwarming stage adaptation of the celebrated animated film. Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love. This musical includes favorite Frozen songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and “Let It Go,” as well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production.
Rated G, Run time: 30 mins.
January 14th – 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM
January 15th – 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
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The Linda Ronstadt Experience
2022-01-14 19:00 - 22:30 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Linda Ronstadt Experience in Downtown Franklin at the Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin
The Linda Ronstadt Experience is “The Premier Touring Tribute” showcasing the songs that Linda Ronstadt made famous. The show takes you on a musical journey of smash hits “You’re No Good’, “When will I Be Loved”, “That’ll Be The Day”, “Blue Bayou” and many more. This repertoire spans from Linda’s early days with The Stone Poneys, the 1970’s where she helped forge the “Country-Rock Sound” with classic renditions of songs by The Eagles, Jackson Brown, Warren Zevon, and into the ’80s where she bridged the “New Wave Sound” into huge hits with her chart-topping tenth album “Mad Love”. Linda’s explosive live shows also included material by The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Little Feet, and other contemporaries of the day. Come out and revel in the songs Linda Ronstadt brought to life so beautifully performed by the Linda Ronstadt Experience. Tristan McIntosh (2016 American Idol finalist) takes you on an emotional ride of purity, power, and heartbreak as she is soaring through these songs as though they live inside her. Be part of the experience, and follow Tristan McIntosh and The Linda Ronstadt Experience as they bring Linda Ronstadt’s music into the 21st century!

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Act Too Presents: High School Musical 2 Jr
2022-01-15 16:00 - 2022-01-16 15:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The summertime sequel to the smash hit Disney Channel musical is simply “fabulous.” We’re all in this together… again! The wildly successful Disney’s High School Musical team is back with another adventure for everyone’s favorite Wildcats. On the last day of junior year, the East High gang can’t wait to get the summer started – they’re ready for summer jobs, money for college and to have fun. To that end, Troy gets them all jobs at Lava Springs Country Club – which happens to be owned by popular girl, Sharpay’s, father! While Sharpay schemes to steal Troy’s heart from Gabriella, her brother, Ryan, hopes to win the Star Dazzle Award. Everything comes to a head at the talent show, where the group has to remember their motto: “All for one, and one for all.”
Rated PG, Run time: 1 hour.
January 15th – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
January 16th – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM
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Meet the Distillers of Franklin Distillery
2022-01-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Chrysalis Modern Italian, 9040 Carothers Pkwy, Suite A201, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Franklin Distillery, a brand-new spirits company rooted in Franklin, Tenn., recently launched its brand with two premium products designed to celebrate local ingredients: Southern gin and one of the world’s first citrus vodkas. The launch of the spirits will be celebrated with a handful of “Meet the Distillers” tasting events throughout the Middle Tennessee region in the coming weeks. Fellow co-founders Stainbrook and Ward will be available to tell more of their story and share favorite cocktail recipes through these events, including a pop-up at Chrysalis Modern Italian, located at 9040 Carothers Pkwy Suite A201, Franklin, TN 37067, on Tuesday, Jan. 18 from 5-7 p.m.
Chrysalis has created a special Franklin Distillery cocktail menu for the event which includes:
• Sloe Train ($8) – Franklin Distillery Southern Gin, Cocchi Torino, Sipsmith Sloe Gin
• The Debutant ($9) – Franklin Distillery Southern Gin, Lemon, Grenadine, Egg White, Sassafras and Peyschauds Bitters
• Sunshine State ($8) – Franklin Distillery Southern Vodka, Italicus, Lemon and Orange
• Muddy Water Martini ($8) – Franklin Distillery Southern Vodka, Hoodoo Chicory Liqueur, Cocchi Torino
• Franklin Vesper ($7) – Franklin Distillery Southern Gin, Franklin Distilling Southern Vodka, Cocchi Americano
About Franklin Distillery
While bonding over a drink in 2013, Michael Stainbrook and Michael Ward began talking casually about creating a distillery and brewery one day. Stainbrook, an almost 20-year resident Tennessean, and Ward, a Tennessee native, found their way to the heart of Franklin right at the town center, 35° N 86° W, to craft a spirit celebrating the local ingredients. After several recipes and tastings, both Mikes settled on distilling 14 premium botanicals that reflect the American South, a tribute to the land that defines it. Bringing it to proof using pure Tennessee water that’s naturally filtered through limestone, Franklin Distillery’s methods reflect the best of the South: traditional, yet adventurous; bold, yet refined. This method defined the brand’s initial gin spirit and was drawn upon again for the creation of Franklin Distillery Vodka, which is distilled from Southern citrus and is one of the world’s first citrus vodkas. For more information, visit www.franklindistillery.com.
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Franklin Theatre Live: Patty Griffin
2022-01-18 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Patty Griffin is among the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation, a quintessentially American artist whose wide-ranging canon incisively explores the intimate moments and universal emotions that bind us together.

Over the course of two decades, the 2x GRAMMY® Award winner – and 7x nominee – has crafted a remarkable body of work in progress that prompted the New York Times to hail her for “[writing] cameo-carved songs that create complete emotional portraits of specific people…[her] songs have independent lives that continue in your head when the music ends.” 2019 saw the acclaimed release of the renowned artist’s GRAMMY® Award-winning 10th studio recording, PATTY GRIFFIN, available now via her own PGM Recordings label via Thirty Tigers HERE. One of the most deeply personal recordings of Griffin’s remarkable two-decade career and first-ever eponymous LP, PATTY GRIFFIN made a top 5 debut on Billboard’s “Independent Albums” chart amidst unprecedented worldwide acclaim, and later, a prestigious GRAMMY® Award for “Best Folk Album.”
In addition to her creative career, Griffin has also devoted considerable energy and focus towards the wellbeing of the planet as well as showing compassion for the less fortunate among us via personal and public acts of charity. Having crafted a rich catalog that chronicles love and death, heartache and joy, connection and detachment, Patty Griffin continues to push her art forward, as always imbuing every effort with compassion and craft, uncanny perception, and ever-increasing ingenuity.
At the request of Patty, and for the safety of ALL – masks are required and must remain in place unless actively eating or drinking.
All attendees of this event are required to have received a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 48 hours prior to entering the venue. Guests not wishing to provide a negative test result can voluntarily show proof of full vaccination instead. In attending the event, you certify and attest that you and all individuals in your party attending the event will abide by the following regulations:

All attendees must provide printed proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test obtained within 48 hours prior to entering the venue.
In lieu of a negative test result, guests fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least two weeks after final dose) at the time of the event may instead provide proof of vaccination- either the original vaccination card or a printed copy of the vaccination card.

Joanne Shaw Taylor
2022-01-20 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Joanne Shaw Taylor was discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics at the age of 16 who, having watched her play, immediately invited her on the road with his supergroup D.U.P. – a career in music was born and in the proceeding years, her incredible guitar playing saw her build an army of plaudits including Jimmy Cliff, Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox.
Still only in her 30’s, she has become one of the most sought-after guitarists in the world of blues-rock. She released her first album on Ruf Records entitled “White Sugar” (2009), unleashing her distinct soulful voice on the world, and demonstrating a song writing prowess way beyond her years – the world of blues rock had a new star! Over the next few years, she released critically acclaimed albums including her sophomore album “Diamonds In The Dirt” (2010), “Almost Always Never” (2012) which featured the UK radio hit “Soul Station”, plus her final album for Ruf Records – the live album “Songs From The Road” (2013).
In 2014 she released her fourth studio album “The Dirty Truth” on Axehouse Records that featured the singles “Mud, Honey” and “Wicked Soul”. In 2016, Joanne followed up with the release of her fifth album “Wild” (Produced by Kevin Shirley) which saw her perform songs “Dyin’ To Know” and “Summertime” on BBC Two Television’s popular music show “Later With Jools Holland”. Three years later, in 2019 she signed to Silvertone Records via Sony Music and released her seventh studio album, “Reckless Heart”. Over the past two decades, Joanne has proven herself as a prolific songwriter, releasing seven acclaimed albums under her belt, each increasingly more successful with her 2019 “Reckless Heart” breaking into the UK Top 20 Album Chart and cementing herself as one of the most important exports in British blues-rock.
Her newest release The Blues Album is a collection of blues and soul covers which was produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith at Oceanway Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The Blues Album released on Bonamassa’s independent label Keeping The Blues Alive Records on September 24th and topped on the Billboard Blues charts giving Joanne her first #1. Joanne is currently touring around the world and writing new songs for what will be a very busy 2022.

Great Performances: Mariachi Divas De Cindy Shea
2022-01-21 20:00 - 2022-01-22 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Great Performances Series
January 21 – 8 PM
January 22 – 2 PM and 8 PM
Directed and founded in 1999 by trumpet player Cindy Shea, Mariachi Divas is an all-female ensemble that continues expand the scope of mariachi music. A two-time GRAMMY Award winner, with eight GRAMMY nominations and three Latin GRAMMY nominations, Mariachi Divas is a multicultural ensemble imbued with the unique musical flavor of Los Angeles. Celebrating twenty years, their discography includes 15 albums released through Shea Records and East Side Records.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life

Brentwood Library ONLINE: Next Steps Investing Club
2022-01-24 16:00 - 16:30 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Are you interested in learning about the stock market, inflation, and investing? Are you in either middle or high school? Do you have a half hour to join us online? If so, this club is for you!

Led by Omkar Upadhye, a junior at Ravenwood High, this club aims to teach teens and tweens about the fundamentals of investing through topics like cryptocurrency and ETFs. We’ll have guest speakers and games/competitions while also incorporating elements of financial literacy. Omkar has started the investing club at Ravenwood High, and is excited to get to share the club with more teens at the library!
The Library adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act that assures equal access to all library facilities, activities, and programs. For reasonable and timely accommodations, refer to the https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/library/library-programs and contact the program organizer. Any ADA accommodations necessary for a program attendee will require at least one week of prior notice before the program or event.

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Brentwood Library ONLINE - Take & Make
2022-01-24 16:00 - 17:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
ONLINE – Take & Make at The John P. Holt Brentwood Library

Welcome to Take & Make! We’ll be doing a virtual interactive craft together! These crafts are intended for adults and teens. There will be a 2 person registration limit per household, so please register! Registration for the program will end the Thursday before the craft ensuring there are enough craft materials. Once you are on the registration list you’ll receive the link to the WebEx for our virtual craft program! The library will provide the craft materials for the project unless there is a tool needed that the library can’t provide but we’ll let you know ahead of time! You’ll pick up your bag of supplies from the ciruclation desk after you receive an email notifying you that you’re crafts are ready.
This week’s craft will be Photo Tiles!
This program is funded by the Friends of the John P. Holt Brentwood Library.

Brentwood Library Scholastic Chess Club
2022-01-24 17:00 - 18:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
What is the best way to spark interest and capture a child’s attention? Scholastic Chess Club! All children (ages 6-12) are invited to learn and play chess with a Nashville Chess Center coach. Coach Tiffany will guide kids in beginning, intermediate and advanced strategies, no matter their skill or experience level! Boards are included, as well as a Gold membership to chesskid.com, where children can compete in safe online challenges and tournaments to accompany the in-person learning.
Sign up for the whole month of classes for $40 (please register your child for each date) or $10 for individual drop in classes. Payment will be collected at the beginning of class.
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Gentle Yoga with Deb
2022-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Gentle Yoga with Deb at The John P. Holt Brentwood Library
Breathe, relax, stretch and release! This class incorporates slow, opening stretches and mindful use of the breath to prepare the body for a gentle moving asana flow, followed by a soothing cool down and savasana. Modifications and options are offered throughout to encourage individuals to honor their body and enjoy each practice at their own pace. All levels welcome.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
2022-01-25 11:00 - 2022-01-26 16:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
The library is hosting emergency Blood Drives to battle current blood shortages. To schedule an appointment, log onto redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: CityofBrentwood or call Paige Wilson at 615-371-0090 ext 8550 to reserve your appointment time.
Registration is required to give blood.
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The State of Workplace Culture: A Panel Discussion from Nashville's HR Experts
2022-01-26 09:30 - 11:00 | Tech Hill Commons at the Nashville Tech Council, 500 Interstate Blvd S, Suite 210, Nashville, Nashville, TN, 37210, United States
Do you know what “culture” means to your company and other companies in Nashville? Join us for a deep dive with an experienced group of panelists as we discuss workplace culture and how it can become more integrated into the hiring process in 2022 and beyond.
Nashville HR Leaders from Bridgestone, Creative Artists Agency, Tend and Workzinga will discuss personal anecdotes about workplace culture and its relation to hiring and employee retention in today’s hybrid world. Panelists will also discuss the results of a Workzinga survey of 2,501 full-time employed and unemployed U.S. adults about the importance of workplace culture. Workzinga is a new job search and hiring platform focused on culture fit launching early this year.
Panelists will include:
Ellen Hitt; Head of People, Tend
Coady Rapp; Human Resources Executive, Creative Artists Agency
Rachel Thomas; Director of Learning and Development, Bridgestone Americas
Dr. Margarida Rafael; Clinical Psychologist, Workzinga
Moderator: David Plazas; Director of Opinion and Engagement, The Tennessean
Please register to attend to receive the full details: https://workzinga.com/state-of-culture/
The event will be streamed virtually and have a limited in-person audience. Coffee will be provided for all in-person attendees.
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Time: 9:30-11:00 am CT
Event Type: Hybrid
Venue:
Tech Hill Commons at Nashville Tech Council
500 Interstate Blvd S, Suite 210, Nashville, TN 37210
+ Virtual (link to join shared after registration)
About Workzinga
Launching in early 2022, Workzinga is a new hiring and job search platform taking motivation, leadership preferences and personality into account to benefit both job seekers and employers. Using their multi-factor algorithm, founder Dan Hunter and his team of organizational psychologists built the platform to match job seekers with roles from a culture and data-driven perspective. Breaking the mold of any existing job site, the platform fosters authentic conversations between candidates and employers to produce mutually beneficial matches with greater tenure.
Prior to launch, the Workzinga team is bringing together Nashville’s HR leaders to discuss what workplace culture means at each of their companies and how it can become more integrated into the hiring process in 2022 and beyond.
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Brentwood Library ONLINE - Financial Workshop
2022-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
2022 Outlook for the Stock Market: What might be in store for investors in 2022.
This will be an online webinar.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zKaAsjiRTAGt07zVtcgpRA
Free program. Registration required.
“Joe Budd is an interactive instructor with a great teaching style. I recommend his classes to many people.” -from a recent participant in Mr. Budd’s program.
JOSEPH G. BUDD is a Managing Partner, Budd Wealth Management, LLC. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Joe works to provide comprehensive financial strategies for higher net worth clients to help them maintain a lifestyle of independence and dignity throughout retirement, as well as, focuses on estate investment planning strategies. Joe holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration with a major in Finance, and studied at the American College for his CFP® , ChFC® certifications, and his Masters Degree in Financial Services.
The Library adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act that assures equal access to all library facilities, activities, and programs. For reasonable and timely accommodations, refer to the https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/library/library-programs and contact the program organizer. Any ADA accommodations necessary for a program attendee will require at least one week of prior notice before the program or event.
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Financial Workshop
2022-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
2022 Outlook for the Stock Market: What might be in store for investors for 2022.
Free program. Registration required.
“Joe Budd is an interactive instructor with a great teaching style. I recommend his classes to many people.” -from a recent participant in Mr. Budd’s program.
JOSEPH G. BUDD is a Managing Partner, Budd Wealth Management, LLC. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Joe works to provide comprehensive financial strategies for higher net worth clients to help them maintain a lifestyle of independence and dignity throughout retirement, as well as, focuses on estate investment planning strategies. Joe holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration with a major in Finance, and studied at the American College for his CFP® , ChFC® certifications, and his Masters Degree in Financial Services.

Act Too Presents: Ramona Quimby
2022-01-28 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Unpredictable. Exasperating. Boisterous and independent. That’s Ramona Quimby for you. Always aggravating her older sister, Beezus, constantly getting into trouble and sometimes “making a big, noisy fuss” when things don’t go her way. As narrator, Beezus (Beatrice Quimby) introduces the Quimby family and friends and thereby sets the scene for the collection of vignettes that trace Ramona’s tumultuous passage through third grade and through her family relationships. At school, she throws a tantrum when provoked by a classmate and is sent home in disgrace. The teacher’s wrath, an important family wedding, persistent sibling bickering and Mr. Quimby’s attempts to give up smoking are part of the fabric that shape a humorous, loving family portrait.
Rated PG, Run time: 1 hour.

Creative Writing Club
2022-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Children (ages 8-12) are invited to join the Brentwood Library for Creative Writing Club. Each child will get a writing journal to take home, and we will learn how to use our 5 senses to help us write (winter stories!)
More information below.

Meet the Distillers of Franklin Distillery
2022-01-29 12:30 - 14:30 | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop, 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Distillery, a brand-new spirits company rooted in Franklin, Tenn., recently launched its brand with two premium products designed to celebrate local ingredients: Southern gin and one of the world’s first citrus vodkas. The launch of the spirits will be celebrated with a handful of “Meet the Distillers” tasting events throughout the Middle Tennessee region in the coming weeks. Fellow co-founders Stainbrook and Ward will be available to tell more of their story and share favorite cocktail recipes through these events, including a pop-up at Saint Goose, located in downtown Franklin at 134 Second Ave N, Franklin, TN 37064, on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Legally Blonde - The Musical
2022-01-29 13:00 - 2022-01-30 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Act Too Presents: Legally Blonde in Downtown Franklin at The Franklin Theatre

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle geniously charms her into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Rated PG-13, Run time: 2 hours.
January 29th – 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
January 30th – 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM

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Family Movie Fun: Zootopia
2022-01-29 15:30 - 17:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Families are invited to join the Brentwood Library in the Storytime Room for a showing of Zootopia, which is rated PG.
Event information in the link below.

Act Too Presents: Catch Me If You Can
2022-01-29 19:30 - 2022-01-30 12:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
It’s time to get live in living color! Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story, this splashy spectacle follows the high-flying adventures of a globetrotting con artist. Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. This show was nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical. Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager, Frank Abignale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
Rated PG, Run time: 2 hours.
January 29th – 7:30 PM
January 30th – 12:00 PM
More information below.

Hattie Jane’s Creamery Loves Community Giveback Days
2022-02-02 11:00 - 23:00 | Hattie Jane’s Creamery Franklin, 3078 Maddux Way, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
For Founder & CEO Claire Crowell, community is at the heart of Hattie Jane’s Creamery. That’s why this February, the local creamery and scoop shop is bringing back Community Giveback Days to support amazing organizations giving back to their communities. Each Wednesday in February, visit any of the four Hattie Jane’s locations in Columbia, Franklin, Murfreesboro and Nashville (located in the downtown Assembly Food Hall) and 20 percent of your purchase will benefit the following Hattie Jane’s partners:

Feed America First (Feb. 2 & 9)
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Feb. 16 & 23)

About Hattie Jane’s Creamery
Born and raised in Tennessee, Hattie Jane’s Creamery is a women-founded, women-led creamery and scoop shop serving small-batch ice cream, milkshakes and baked goods. Each scoop begins with a proprietary ice cream base made using milk supplied by a local dairy farm, and the creative menu of seasonally rotating flavors—along with seven permanent fixtures, including dairy-free and vegan options—takes shape as made-from-scratch ingredients and other goodies from local purveyors are incorporated onsite for the highest quality. With locations in Columbia, Franklin, Murfreesboro and Nashville and the recent launch of cross-country shipping, Hattie Jane’s Creamery is a rising brand in the South that will soon be a household name nationwide. For more information, visit www.hattiejanescreamery.com, or follow along on Instagram and Facebook for the latest scoop on Hattie Jane’s.

Valentine's Date Night
2022-02-04 16:00 - 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Enjoy a romantic evening at The Franklin Theatre and have the auditorium all to yourself in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Come with only your significant other or make it a group outing with other couples! Enjoy a movie screening, an elegant table-scape in the cabaret section of the Theatre, a delicious four-course dinner, and more.
More information below.

Crimes of the Heart
2022-02-04 19:30 - 2022-02-06 14:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Pull-Tight Players Theatre – Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley
February 4-19, 2022
Directed by Cindy Massey
Meet the Mississippi McGrath sisters: Lenny, the oldest, is unmarried and facing the prospect of living the rest of her life as an “old maid”; Meg, the middle daughter, has struggled mightily in pursuit of a singing career; and Babe, the baby of the family, is out on bail after having shot her husband in the stomach. Crimes of the Heart, Beth Henley’s Pulitzer-winning dark comedy, examines the bonds of sisterhood as the three siblings gather together to escape their past transgressions and to take hold of their futures.
About Pull-Tight Players Theatre
Today, Pull-Tight celebrates 52 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.
More information below.

Hattie Jane’s Creamery Ice Cream for Breakfast Pajama Party
2022-02-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Hattie Jane’s Creamery Franklin, 3078 Maddux Way, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Saturday, Feb. 5, marks National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and Hattie Jane’s is celebrating with a Pajama Party! Visit the Columbia, Franklin and Murfreesboro locations between 9 a.m. and noon in your favorite PJs and receive 10 percent off your purchase. The Columbia, Franklin and Murfreesboro scoop shops will be serving flavors from Hattie Jane’s new breakfast series, including Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll, Pancakes & Blueberry Maple Syrup, Biscuits & Sorghum, Mimosa Sorbet and Mulekick Coffee, along with hot coffee, milkshakes, baked treats and other Hattie Jane’s specialty flavors.
About Hattie Jane’s Creamery
Born and raised in Tennessee, Hattie Jane’s Creamery is a women-founded, women-led creamery and scoop shop serving small-batch ice cream, milkshakes and baked goods. Each scoop begins with a proprietary ice cream base made using milk supplied by a local dairy farm, and the creative menu of seasonally rotating flavors—along with seven permanent fixtures, including dairy-free and vegan options—takes shape as made-from-scratch ingredients and other goodies from local purveyors are incorporated onsite for the highest quality. With locations in Columbia, Franklin, Murfreesboro and Nashville and the recent launch of cross-country shipping, Hattie Jane’s Creamery is a rising brand in the South that will soon be a household name nationwide. For more information, visit www.hattiejanescreamery.com, or follow along on Instagram and Facebook for the latest scoop on Hattie Jane’s.

Easy Prep and Recipes for a Plant Based Diet
2022-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Stoney Creek Farm, 4700 Coe Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Learn creative ways to use common ingredients to make tasty, wholesome meals that can be prepared ahead of time for easy lunches and quick dinners during the work week.
We will prepare three recipes for tasting during the class to show just how easy and yummy incorporating more plants into your meals can be.
What will you receive from the class?

Demonstration of three ‘tried and true’ plant-based recipes to delight your taste buds
Nicolette’s story of plant based food training and experiences in Spain and the US
Tons of other plant-based recipes
Several handouts to guide and inspire you after the class

About the Teacher
Nicolette Maio is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and yoga teacher, who is currently in school at MTSU working towards a degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a focus on dietetics.
She attended several vegan chef training classes at the Vegan Gastronomy Culinary Academy in Mallorca, Spain in 2018 after being vegan for several years. In her free time, she coordinates and cooks for events and works as a farmer at Old School Farm, a non-profit that employs adults with disabilities and donates food to Nashville food pantries.

Kid’s Class: Homemade Bird Feeders
2022-02-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Stoney Creek Farm, 4700 Coe Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Kid’s Class: Homemade Bird Feeders at Stoney Creek Farm in Franklin
Winter is the perfect time to show a little love to our feathered friends! It is also a season filled with opportunities to quietly observe and learn more about the birds that visit your neighborhood We will be making a variety of simple bird feeders using repurposed items such as pine cones and toilet paper rolls. All ages and abilities are welcome.
February also brings a special chance for kids to become citizen scientists while watching the winged inhabitants of the skies. During the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 18-21, 2022, count the birds in your family’s favorite outdoor spaces, then share your findings to assist scientists in gaining a better understanding of the global bird population. Tools and apps on the Audubon Society website, www.birdcount.org, help families identify species, track findings, and share photos and experiences with other bird watchers around the world.
The class will be on the 12′ x 60′ back porch that is covered with an enclosure…out of wind and rain. Kids can also go feed the goats and walk around the farm/play on the swing set. Parents/Grandparents are welcome to bring a lunch and enjoy time outdoors on the farm.

Note: Any parents who want to drop off older children, must sign a farm liability waiver.

Stoney Creek Farm has been searching for someone to lead kid activities here in Franklin and Cori Williams is the perfect teacher for making every class FUN! We are adding more kid’s classes at affordable prices throughout the year. Your kids will LOVE her innovative teaching style! Healthy learning environments have an effective teaching strategy where students can learn positive participation and that is what Cori emulates.

About Cori Williams

Cori Williams has many talents: Teacher, Graphic artist, certified Tennessee Naturalist, and has taught using the Charlotte Mason and Reggio Emilia methods. She has a true LOVE of Nature and Sustainable Living and would love to share that enthusiasm with your child.

Cori and her 10-year-old son are native Nashvillians and are constantly seeking new opportunities for nature hikes and effective/engaging learning experiences.

Great Performances: Black Violin
2022-02-05 14:00 - 2022-02-06 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Great Performances Series at The Franklin Theatre
February 5th – 2 PM and 8 PM
February 6th – 8 PM

Black Violin is lead by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin). Joining them onstage are DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. The band uses their unique blend of classical and hip-hop music to overcome stereotypes while encouraging people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers. In the past 12 months, the band has performed for over 100,000 students in the US and Europe, and has partnered with Yamaha and NAMM (National Association of Music Manufactures) to continue supporting music education.
Black Violin, along side artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Elton John, recently joined with Turnaround Arts to bring arts education to struggling schools in underserved communities. Turnaround Arts is a program of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts founded by President Obama’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in 2012. In addition, Black Violin has composed for a major FOX Television original Pitch, and has been featured by ESPN as the official artist of the 2017 US Open (tennis) and 2016 & 2017 Heisman Trophy Award ceremonies. They have been featured on The Tonight Show, Ellen, The Wendy William’s Show, NPR, and more. The group has collaborated creatively with artists such as Kanye West, Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean and Alicia Keys.
Black Violin’s latest studio album Take the Stairs was released on November 1, 2019 and includes singles “Showoff”, “One Step”, and “Impossible is Possible”. The record debuted at #1 on the Billboard Classical Chart, #1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Chart, #7 on Billboard’s Top New Artists Chart, and #9 on the Billboard Hip Hop and R&B Chart. Their last album, Stereotypes, hit #1 on Billboard’s Classical Crossover chart and #4 on Billboard’s R&B Chart.
Listen to Take the Stairs here: orcd.co/takethestairs
For more information about Black Violin visit: blackviolin.net
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
