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FT Live: The National Parks
2021-09-13 19:00 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Since emerging in 2013, The National Parks — Brady Parks [guitar, vocals], Sydney Macfarlane [keys, vocals], Cam Brannelly [drums], and Megan Parks [violin] — have quietly grown into an independent phenomenon with roots embedded in blissful pop, cinematic electronics, organic orchestration, and rock energy. Racking up over 100 million total streams, selling out headline shows on tour, and acclaimed by NPR, Paste, Atwood Magazine, PopMatters, and more, the group bloom like never before on their aptly titled independent fourth full-length, Wildflower.
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16th Annual Celebration Dinner
2021-09-14 18:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Spring, Franklin, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The Hard Bargain Association is having its 16th Annual Celebration Dinner. Come celebrate with us while enjoying a nightof delicious food, great music, and a little competitive fun via our silent auction. This event exclusively benefits ourcommunity as we work together with the residents of the historic Hard Bargain neighborhood to restore, rebuild, andshape it into their vision for this neighborhood and its future. We’re accomplishing this by having regular communitymeetings, design workshops, and having residents of the neighborhood on our board of directors and advisory board.
Our emphasis is on restoring the current community and not allowing gentrification of this historic neighborhood. HBAnot only repairs existing homes, we also offer quality affordable homes for purchase to people who have not been ableto attain the dream of home ownership. This is all possible with the help of donated services and materials, volunteerlabor, and your financial contributions.
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Summer Shakespeare Festival
2021-09-16 17:30 - 2021-09-19 22:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The 33-year tradition of “Shakespeare in the Park” will return to the Yard at oneC1TY this summer. The Festival will open August 12 and run for 5 weeks in Nashville and 1 week in Franklin, and include two productions by two great playwrights. August Wilson’s JITNEY, directed by Chuck Smith, from the Goodman Theater in Chicago will play the first two weeks in collaboration with Kennie Playhouse Theatre, followed by 12th NIGHT by William Shakespeare, directed by Jim Warren, founding Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center. This family-(and dog)-friendly Nashville tradition includes a nightly pre-show concert series, “Insight” scholar-led discussions, NSF Apprentice Company performances, food trucks, and more!
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Jonas Brothers: The Remember This Tour
2021-09-16 19:00 - 2021-09-17 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jonas Brothers live in concert, alongside special guest Kelsea Ballerini at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN.
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.
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Max Weinberg's Jukebox
2021-09-17 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Performing over 220 shows since April of 2017, Max Weinberg’s Jukebox continues to barnstorm the country, blasting out the hits!
As Chuck Berry instructed us in his classic “School Days,”…drop the coin right into the slot” audiences have thoroughly embraced the idea of picking and calling out the songs the band pays—in real time and in a variety of intimate venues. From Beatles to Bruce and Stones to Steppenwolf the band infuses these classics with the respect the songs deserve. As one fan said, “It’s not a concert—it’s a party! The bar was packed!”
But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what Marc Steczyk, director of the Lincoln Amphitheater, in Indiana, had to say:
“Max Weinberg’s Jukebox was one of the most interactive, energetic performances that we’ve ever had at the Lincoln Amphitheater! Max, literally, leaves the stage to be amongst the crowd—his fans—and lets them pick the set list from a scrolling list of 300+ songs…and they play it…on the spot…spot on! Max is a pro’s pro, as was his entire band—tremendously professional to work with and a great asset to our entire performance series!”
Max is most widely known as widely known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and as the bandleader for Conan O’Brien on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.
VIP Private Meet and Greet

Photo op with Max
Bring up to two items for personalized autographs

NOTE: VIP Meet & Greet ticket must be purchased IN ADDITION to a ticket for the 8:00 PM concert. This will be verified after purchase.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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FT Live: Max Weinberg's Jukebox
2021-09-17 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
This concert has been rescheduled for September 17, 2021. All previously purchased tickets have been automatically transferred to the new date.
We thank you for your continued support and patronage of the Franklin Theatre and remain committed to bringing you the best entertainment experience, while also seeing to the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, artists, and visitors during the coronavirus outbreak.
Performing over 220 shows since April of 2017, Max Weinberg’s Jukebox continues to barnstorm the country, blasting out the hits!

As Chuck Berry instructed us in his classic “School Days,”…drop the coin right into the slot” audiences have thoroughly embraced the idea of picking and calling out the songs the band pays—in real time and in a variety of intimate venues. From Beatles to Bruce and Stones to Steppenwolf the band infuses these classics with the respect the songs deserve. As one fan said, “It’s not a concert—it’s a party! The bar was packed!”
But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what Marc Steczyk, director of the Lincoln Amphitheater, in Indiana, had to say:
“Max Weinberg’s Jukebox was one of the most interactive, energetic performances that we’ve ever had at the Lincoln Amphitheater! Max, literally, leaves the stage to be amongst the crowd—his fans—and lets them pick the set list from a scrolling list of 300+ songs…and they play it…on the spot…spot on! Max is a pro’s pro, as was his entire band—tremendously professional to work with and a great asset to our entire performance series!”
Max is most widely known as widely known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and as the bandleader for Conan O’Brien on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.
VIP Private Meet and Greet

Photo op with Max
Bring up to two items for personalized autographs

NOTE: VIP Meet & Greet ticket must be purchased IN ADDITION to a ticket for the 8:00 PM concert. This will be verified after purchase.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Nashville Pumpkin Festival
2021-09-18 10:00 - 2021-10-30 17:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Nashville Fall Family Fun Pumpkin Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms
Pick the perfect pumpkin at Tennessee’s largest petting farm and fun park – Lucky Ladd Farms. The award-winning farm park has become a fall family tradition for many Middle Tennesseans, offering over 50+ attractions and activities for kids and adults alike. From petting lovable farm animals, seeing exotic livestock, enjoying wagon and pony rides, taking an adventure through the corn maze, playing on an amazing playground, soaring down mega slides, visiting interesting educational exhibits and moseying through a country gift shop – Lucky Ladd Farms has something for everyone to enjoy!
Named one of the ‘TOP-15 BEST Pumpkin Patches in the U.S.” by Travel Channel and “TOP-FIVE Pumpkin Patches in the South” by Southern Living Magazine. Lucky Ladd’s offers the best selection of locally grown pumpkins and gourds around. Check out other special fall activities while visiting and be sure to pick up some goodies from the farm market that offers fresh kettle corn and delicious caramel apples that make delightful treats!
Lucky Ladd Farms is conveniently located only 45 minutes from downtown Nashville, halfway between Franklin and Murfreesboro.
See website for exact times.
More information below!

French Macaron Class
2021-09-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Black Diamond Culinary, 6050 Maysbrook Ln., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Learn how to pipe macaroons, the best conditions for baking, the do’s and don’t s, tips and tricks, and creative ways to create hundreds of macarons at home for an event, or just for your own consumption! We will create basic French macaron shells, and a variety of fillings including chocolate ganache, and buttercream! You will create plenty to bring home to share with everyone!

Please be advised that macarons are made with Almond Flour for those with a nut allergy.
French macaroon Class is $69.00/per person. Applicable Tennessee Sales Tax of 9.75% has been added to each class price per session.

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.

Saint Stephen 3rd Ave Deli Pop-up
2021-09-18 12:00 - 14:30 | TN
Saint Stephen will be kicking off their 3rd Ave Deli pop-up within the restaurant this Saturday, September 18th. The pop-up will be open every Saturday from 12PM to 2:30PM featuring a different sandwich. As you can imagine, these sandwiches will be unlike any other in the best possible way, as everything is when it is created by 2x James Beard award-winning chef, R.J. Cooper. The first few features are below:
Saturday, September 18th – Cubana
Saturday, September 25th – Jersey Hoagies
Saturday, October 2nd – Philly Cheesesteaks
More information below.

FT Live: Charles Esten
2021-09-18 18:00 - 2021-09-19 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Over the last few years, singer/songwriter and actor Charles Esten – best known for his roles as Ward Cameron on the NETFLIX global hit show Outer Banks, and Deacon Claybourne in ABC/CMT’s Nashville, has performed hundreds of live concerts, including multiple headline tours in the US, Germany, Amsterdam, and UK, including the Royal Albert Hall. In early 2020, his main stage performance as part of the popular Country2Country festival in Europe was cut short by the pandemic. After that, for over a year during lockdown, he entertained fans virtually with his weekly FacebookLive Quarantine Livestream that to-date has drawn almost 1.5 million total views. Recently, he has been able to resume live performances, most notably on the Grand Ole Opry, where he has made 140 appearances to-date, and he is excited to reconnect with more live audiences as he takes to the road for his own shows this summer.
In his adopted hometown of Nashville, Esten serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual “Light The Night” Walk, and as a board member and volunteer for Musicians On Call. When not filming or touring, he continues to write and record his own music with over 9.5 million streams to date, and a Guinness World Record for releasing 54 original songs (available on iTunes, and on Spotify) once a week, for 54 consecutive weeks. Additionally, he is currently hosting a four-part series on Absolute Radio Country, sharing some of his favorite country music and the stories behind the songs.
Website www.charlesesten.com
Twitter @CharlesEsten
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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Urban Farmer Job Fair
2021-09-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Urban Farmer Nashville will soon be planting its roots in Nashville and opening their doors in mid-October. They will be hosting a job fair to hire for all positions on September 20th (9AM – 4PM) and September 22nd (11AM-5PM) at Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave. Positions include servers, hosts, bartenders, barbacks, line cooks, server assistants, stewards, and pastry chef. They will be offering benefits such as a $500 sign-on bonus, full time & part time positions, complimentary parking, complimentary meals, competitive pay, insurance benefits, HAS & FSA accounts, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, and hotel & restaurant discounts.
More information below.

Full Moon Hikes
2021-09-20 18:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
June 24th, July 22nd, August 22nd and September 20th
Join Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary by the light of the full moon for a guided night hike through the forests and meadows of Owl’s Hill in Brentwood, Tennessee. Bring a picnic dinner and dine in the pavilion, then we’ll explore a little naked eye astronomy before hitting the trails. Learn why the full moons are given names like “strawberry” or “sturgeon” and how that ties back to our natural world.
More information below!

TLC with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
2021-09-21 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
TLC’s Celebration of CRAZY SEXY COOL with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

The best-selling American female group of all time – TLC announce their 2021 ‘Celebration of CrazySexyCool’ National Tour beginning September 3rd in Alabama. The 18-city tour will see Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas performing selections from their 1994 Diamond-certified album, 27 years after its release plus additional hits. The ’90s themed shows will feature fan interaction, 90s fashion, surprise guests and more. Joining TLC is Bone Thugs N’ Harmony plus special guests.
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.

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FT Live: Joseph
2021-09-22 20:00 - 2021-09-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
This performance is rescheduled to September 22, 2021, with an added date on September 23. All previously purchased tickets will automatically transfer to the new date.
We thank you for your continued support and patronage of the Franklin Theatre and remain committed to bringing you the best entertainment experience, while also seeing to the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, artists, and visitors during the coronavirus pandemic.

The sophomore effort from Oregon-bred trio Joseph, Good Luck, Kidis a road movie in album form, an odyssey at turns emotional, existential, and entirely literal. With their intimate storytelling and restless intensity, Natalie Schepman and her sisters Allison and Meegan Closner detail that journey in songs that careen and sprawl and often soar, ultimately spinning a narrative of life-changing transformation.
“The through-line of the album is this idea of moving into the driver’s seat of your own life-recognizing that you’re the adult now, and everything’s up to you from this moment on,” says Natalie. “You’re not completely sure of how to get where you need to go, and you don’t have any kind of a map to help you. It’s just the universe looking down on you like, ‘Good luck, kid.’”
In the making of Good Luck, Kid, Joseph deliberately strayed from the dreamy folk of their 2016 debut I’m Alone, No You’re Not, giving way to a far grittier and more dynamic sound. Produced by Christian “Leggy” Langdon (Meg Myers, Charlotte OC), the result is a nuanced breed of pop/rock built on thick drums and lustrous guitars, heavy grooves and radiant melodies. Despite that bolder sonic palette, Good Luck, Kid remains centered on the band’s crystalline vocal work, including the otherworldly harmonies that suggest a near-telepathic connection among sisters.
Kicking off Good Luck, Kid with the sweeping lead single “Fighter,” Joseph immediately prove the transcendent power of that connection, even as their lyrics speak to a nearly disastrous discord. “That song’s about how our band almost broke up,” explains Natalie. “It’s the story of the three of us wanting different things and dealing with that conflict, and eventually deciding to just keep going.” Driven by a heady momentum, Good Luck, Kid then takes on the breakneck pace of the title track, a gloriously dizzying anthem that channels the raw urgency of desire. But on “Green Eyes,” Joseph shift into a torchy poignancy, echoing the album’s undercurrent of romantic devastation. “‘Green Eyes’ is about wanting to stay with someone but giving them the freedom to walk away, and feeling the pain of realizing that they’re no longer in this with you,” Meegan points out.
On “Revolving Door”-the gorgeously sorrowful centerpiece to Good Luck, Kid-that pain reaches a heart-crushing crescendo. “As we were putting the record together, the arc that emerged was ‘Hope, Betrayal, Rebirth,’” says Meegan. “We put ‘Revolving Door’ at the middle because it’s about that moment of finally realizing ‘Okay, you don’t choose this-you don’t choose me.’ It’s the pinnacle of betrayal, and it’s the turning point for the whole album.”
With the remainder of Good Luck, Kid documenting what Natalie describes as “a rising-up out of the ashes,” Joseph grace every song with the captivating chemistry they first discovered upon forming in 2014. Spontaneously choosing their name on a trip to visit their grandfather in the Oregon town of Joseph, the band got their start playing backyard parties, and gradually amassed a devoted fanbase. Following the release of I’m Alone, No You’re Not-an album made with Mike Mogis (First Aid Kit, Jenny Lewis)-Joseph soon began taking the stage at major festivals like Bonnaroo and touring with such artists as James Bay and Amos Lee. As they brought Good Luck, Kid to life, the Closner sisters expanded on the elegant synergy of elements initially glimpsed on their debut: Meegan’s sharp melodic skills, Allison’s gift for uncovering the emotional heart of each track, and Natalie’s extraordinary songwriting instincts. “Making this album, there were so many times when we’d be trying to come up with the next verse to a song, and Natalie would pull together something amazing completely out of nowhere,” Allison recalls. “It’s like she’s some kind of magician.”
In reflecting on the quiet metamorphosis chronicled within Good Luck, Kid, Joseph hope that the album might spark a similar evolution in listeners. “For me this record is about stepping out of being a victim, and I’d love for it to help people feel like they have the power to change their own lives too,” says Meegan. In the spirit of that well-wishing, Good Luck, Kid closes out with a starkly arranged but unforgettably tender benediction called “Room for You.” “My best friend recently had a baby, and as I was holding him I had this feeling like, ‘I never want you to hurt, ever,’” says Natalie. “I love the idea of ending the record by sending people off with that message: ‘I hope the world makes room for you and your dreams.’ I know that an album can’t ever fix anything, but I hope it can be a balm whatever’s hurting, and helps people feel like they’re truly believed in.”
Opening Act: Trent Dabbs

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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Choice Summit
2021-09-23 08:00 - 18:00 | Graystone Quarry, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Each year, The Choice Summit brings like-minded, professional women to grow, connect, collaborate, and learn… together!
This one-day event in Nashville, Tennessee features powerhouse speakers that equip you with the tools, resources, and information you need to immediately make an impactful difference in your business and career. You’ll leave equipped, inspired, and encouraged, and with a new network of allies cheering you on.
More information below.

Bootlegger's Bash- Battle of Franklin
2021-09-24 18:00 - 23:00 | 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.

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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
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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
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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.
