Kiefer Sutherland at The Franklin Theatre
2019-06-06 20:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Kiefer Sutherland at The Franklin Theatre

Kiefer Sutherland is a Canadian actor, producer, director and singer-songwriter who spent much of 2018 touring the US and Europe in support of his album Down In A Hole.

Noted for his “unexpected, unvarnished authenticity as a singer/songwriter” (Associated Press) and “edgy vocals blended with passion” (Rolling Stone), Sutherland’s career as a touring and recording artist has catapulted him globally as a respected guitarist and vocalist and relentless road warrior. A riveting performer, Kiefer engages audiences with his self-deprecating wit and shares the stories behind his highly personal songs that populate his 2016 debut album Down In A Hole, and his forthcoming new release Reckless & Me (BMG), including his new single “This is How It’s Done.” Added to his self-penned music are covers of some of his favorite songs from Merle Haggard to Tom Petty displaying equal ease with both rock classics and country standards.
While country music is the beating heart of ‘Reckless & Me’, its songs span wider Americana, encompassing folk, rock, blues and a whole lot more. They’re all connected by Sutherland’s love of sharing stories, whether by recounting snapshot of his own life or relating the experiences of others.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

BIG HARPETH CLASSIC TENNIS TOURNAMENT
2019-06-07 07:00 - 2019-06-09 07:00 | TN
Tournament registration ends June 2
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s Athletics Division will host the 24th annual Big Harpeth Classic Tennis Tournament on June 7-9, 2019. Players must be USTA members to participate. On-line registration is underway now at www.usta.com.
Events will be offered for men’s and women’s sanctioned singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
Registration fees are $35 for Singles, $46 for Doubles. When registering, enter the name of tournament (Big Harpeth) as the keyword. Registration ends Sunday, June 2.
For more information contact: Ann Marie Flynn at (615) 370-3471, ext. 2113, AnnMarie.Flynn@williamsoncounty-tn.gov; or Kylie Preston at (615) 370-3471, ext. 2116, Kylie.Preston@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.
See website for correct times and updated information.

Art Exhibit and Reception
2019-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
Art Exhibit and Reception
Williamson County Enrichment Center
Featuring the art of Emily Little
Exhibit runs from June 7 to August 12
Artist Reception June 7, 6-8pm
Free and open to the public

Emily Little of Little E Studio is a self-taught mixed media artist based in Nashville, Tennessee, who uses layer upon layer of color and texture to create works of intentional joy.
The reception is being held in conjunction with the Franklin Art Scene, a free monthly event held the first Friday of each month.
For more information contact Shelley Egly at colorwheelsnashville@gmail.com or call 615-790-5719, ext. 2020.

Franklin Art Scene - Downtown Franklin, TN
2019-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
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!
The Franklin Art Crawl Features:

Complimentary Refreshments
Live Music
Free Trolley Rides
Guided Tours
Local Artists
And Much More!

For more information please visit Franklin Art Scene!

Keb' Mo' at The Franklin Theatre
2019-06-07 20:00 - 2019-06-09 20:00 | TN
It all took off for Keb’ Mo’ in 1994 with the self-titled release under his newly coined Keb’ Mo’ moniker, and over the years, he has proven that he is a musical force that defies typical genre labels. Album after album, 14 in total, garnered him 4 GRAMMY awards and a producer/engineer/artist GRAMMY Certificate for his track on the 2001 Country Album of the Year, Hank Williams Tribute — Timeless. He has received 11 GRAMMY nominations, in total, including Country Song of the Year for “I Hope,” co-written with The Dixie Chicks, and three alone for his 2014 self-produced release, BLUESAmericana including Americana Album of the Year. Keb’ has also been awarded 11 Blues Foundation Awards and 6 BMI Awards for his work in TV & Film.

Over the past two decades, Keb’ has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio performances. Artists who have recorded his songs include B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the Dixie Chicks, Joe Cocker, Robert Palmer, Tom Jones, Melissa Manchester, Solomon Burke and the Zac Brown Band to name a few. The list of artist collaborations comprises a who’s who in the music industry and includes Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Jackson Browne, Natalie Cole, Lyle Lovett, India Arie, James Cotton, Bobby Rush, Timothy B. Schmit, Marcus Miller and many more. His guitar playing has garnered him two invites to Eric Clapton’s acclaimed Crossroads Festival and has inspired leading instrument makers, Gibson Brands, to issue the Keb’ Mo’ Signature Bluesmaster and Bluesmaster Royale acoustic guitars and Martin Guitars to issue the HD-28KM Keb’ Mo’ Limited Edition Signature model.
He has been featured in TV and film, playing Robert Johnson in the 1998 documentary “Can’t You Hear The Wind Howl,” appeared three times on the television series, “Touched By An Angel,” and was the ghostly bluesman Possum in John Sayles’ 2007 movie, “Honeydripper.” Keb’ created “Martha’s Theme” for the TV show Martha Stewart Living. Keb’ also wrote and performed the theme song for the hit sitcom, Mike & Molly, created by Chuck Lorre and was music composer for TNT’s Memphis Beat starring Jason Lee. In early 2017, nine songs from Keb’s extensive catalog were featured in the film Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel. This film was also Keb’s first feature film lead acting role He appears in an episode on the CMT series “Sun Records” as Howlin’ Wolf and can be heard playing his original song “Operator.” Keb’ has played his iconic version of America The Beautiful in the series finale of Aaron Sorkin’s The West Wing, as well as at the actual White House for President Obama.
Keb’ Mo’ has been a long-time supporter of the Playing For Change Foundation, a nonprofit organization that creates positive change through music education. PFCF provides free music education to children in 9 countries, including Brazil, Bangladesh, Ghana, Mali, Nepal, Rwanda, South Africa and the United States, and has established 12 music schools around the world. They also work with partners to address basic needs in the communities where they teach, including providing education, clean water, food, medicines, clothing, books and school supplies.
Additionally, Keb’ is a celebrity mentor with the Kennedy Center’s Turnaround Arts program, which focuses on elementary and middle schools throughout the US. This highly successful program began under the guidance of Michelle Obama and the President’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities. Each artist adopts a school and becomes a mentor, working with teachers, students, parents and the community to help build a successful arts education program. Keb’ enjoys his mentorship at The Johnson School of Excellence in Chicago, Illinois.
In 2017, Keb’ Mo’ released TajMo, a collaborative album with the legendary Taj Mahal. The multi-generational duo went on to tour the US and Europe in support of their album; which has since earned a GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
See The Franklin Theatre to learn more.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2019-06-08 08:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-15 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

Katie Reed Golf Classic
2019-06-08 19:00 | TN
Katie Reed Golf Classic benefiting FiftyForward College Grove
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019
Location: Henry Horton State Park
Ellington Golf Course
Registration: 7 a.m.
Tee Off: 8 a.m.
Four Player Scramble, Mulligans, goodie bags and lunch. Prizes awarded for: Longest drive, Closest to pin, Putting contest, Three flights 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.
For more information, contact: Sarah Stephens, Director, FiftyForward College Grove
615-368-7093 sstephens@fiftyforward.org

Brentwood Summer Concert Series
2019-06-09 19:00 | TN
All concerts start at 7 p.m. Concerts are held in Crockett Park at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater. Various food trucks are at all concert events, so feel free to come early to get some dinner or a snack for before and/or during the show The Fourth of July concert is always held on the 4th of July, no matter what day of the week it falls on
2019 Brentwood Summer Concert Series Lineup

June 9- Rubiks Groove
June 23- Sixwire
July 4- Red, White and Boom in Brentwood featuring The Kadillacs
July 14- South Street Players

Berry Farms Farmers Market
2019-06-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-06-18 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.
Special Events @ BFFM

May 15 – Strawberry Festival
June 19 – Blood Drive
July 17 – Tomato Festival
October 2 – Blood Drive

About Boyle
Berry Farms reflects the Boyle philosophy of great, sustainable communities that are economically sound, environmentally friendly and enhance quality of life. For Boyle, this means taking the long-term view of even the smallest details, such as the curve of a sidewalk, the right street lamps and the types of trees that are planted. Berry Farms has strong architectural controls in place to maintain quality and to ensure the design will stand the test of time.
Boyle Investment Company has built a reputation as a leader in the design and development of some of the Mid-South’s preeminent retail properties, office developments, residential neighborhoods and mixed-use communities. Founded in Memphis in 1933, Boyle is recognized as one of the premier real estate development and management firms in the area. Other notable mixed-use projects in Middle Tennessee include Meridian Cool Springs in Franklin, CityPark in Brentwood, and Capitol View in Nashville.

Brentwood Farmers Market
2019-06-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-06-20 16:00 - 19:00 | TN
The Brentwood Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday from 4:00-7:00 pm, June 6th through August 29th. 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

Skate Night
2019-06-14 18:30 - 20:30 | TN
Skate Night
Fairview Recreation Complex
Fridays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
June 14
July 19
August 16
$5 for admission, $4 with multiple skaters
Must bring your own skates!!
For more information, please contact Andrew Hawken at 615-799-9331 x 2315

Footloose the Musical
2019-06-14 19:00 - 2019-06-15 19:00 | TN

Paul Aldrich & Friends Summer Show
2019-06-14 19:30 - 22:00 | TN
Get your summer sizzling with comedy, stories, and songs in Franklin from comedian Paul Aldrich and his special guests, singer/songwiters Andy Gullahorn and Gary Chapman.

FREE Community Skin Cancer Screening
2019-06-15 09:00 - 12:00 | TN
FREE Community Skin Cancer Screening at Vanderbilt on June 15th
t is estimated that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and one person dies from melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – every hour.
To help you detect skin cancer early, in its most treatable stage, the Nashville Dermatologic Society and Vanderbilt Dermatology are partnering to offer a free SpotMe® skin cancer screening on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 9am to noon at Vanderbilt Dermatology One Hundred Oaks, 719 Thompson Lane, Suite 26300, Nashville, TN 37204 (use Entrance A). This event is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is needed.
The SPOTme® skin cancer screening program is part of the American Academy of Dermatology’s SPOT Skin Cancer™ initiative, a campaign to create a world without skin cancer through public awareness, community outreach programs and services, and advocacy that promote the prevention, detection and care of skin cancer. To learn more about how to prevent and detect skin cancer, visit spotme.org
100 Oaks Map

Nashville Public Television Fine Arts & Appraisal Day
2019-06-15 09:00 - 16:00 | TN
June 15, 2019 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin.

BRENTFEST
2019-06-15 15:00 - 22:00 | Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
COMMUNITY FAMILY FESTIVAL IN BRENTWOOD – JUNE 15
An afternoon, and evening summer festival celebration for the entire family! All Ages! Enjoy several food trucks, a beer garden, a Kid’s Zone that is fun for all ages, and a variety of live music. This is a community-wide event for everyone to enjoy!
Please see the event link below for more information.

Father's Day at Kings
2019-06-16 11:00 - 22:00 | TN
Celebrate Father’s Day at King’s Dining & Entertainment in Franklin!

What’s better than beers and bowling? Not a tie, that’s for sure! Treat Dad like a KING! Dine Then Bowl Reservations are encouraged. Group Lane Packages available. Pin painting for the whole family (first come, first serve). All Ages and no admission fee, bowling packages available. For more information visit
https://www.kings-de.com/promotions-all-venues/fathers-day

In His Grip Invitational Tournament
2019-06-17 07:00 - 15:00 | TN
We invite you to play in the In His Grip Invitational Tournament on Monday, June 17, 2019. This community event will be held at the beautiful Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tennessee. Invite your friends, family members or neighbors to this fun tournament with a modified scramble format.
In the morning, Seemore Putter Company will be hosting a $2,500 putting contest and a Chick-fil-A breakfast! On the 13th hole you have a chance to win $10,000 for a hole-in-one! There will be Famous Dave’s BBQ lunch on the course during play. At lunch there will be an inspiring message of hope and encouragment.
Please register or find out more on how your company can advertise and support the event through sponsorships. There are many different levels of sponsorships available. Each one gives you a platform to have interaction with your customer, providing client entertainment while aligning to a community outreach event.
We look forward to seeing you on the course!

History Summer Camp
2019-06-18 09:00 - 2019-06-20 15:30 | TN
The Battle of Franklin Trust’s History Summer Camp offers children two unique opportunities to learn about America’s past which still affects us today. Through activities, demonstrations, andfun, campers can learn everything from the most popular foods, to the Underground Railroad, to Civil War marching drills. The camp provides an engaging learning experience for boys and girls ages 8-12. The cost of this camp is $160.00/per camper. For questions or more information, please contact Sarah Falck at (615) 786-1864 or sarah@boft.org.

June 18-20, 2019

Battle of Franklin Trust’s History Summer Camp
2019-06-18 09:00 - 2019-06-20 16:00 | TN
At the Battle of Franklin Trust’s History Summer Camp, children will learn about soldier and civilian life through demonstrations, contests, trips and prizes. The June camp focuses on life in the 1800s, teaching children about the Underground Railroad, Carter House and Carnton, as well as gardening and other skills. The July camp focuses on life during the Civil War. Children will learn how to march and drill, make their own regimental flag and experience what it would be like to treat soldiers in a field hospital. History Summer Camp is for children ages 8-12. The cost of camp is $160 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Traler Park Feat
2019-06-18 19:00 | TN
Nikki Mitchell Foundation Presents: Traler Park feat. Dallas Davidson, Jamey Johnson, Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice, Randy Houser, & Rob Hatch
Traler Park, featuring Dallas Davidson, Jamey Johnson, Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice, Randy Houser and Rob Hatch*, is coming together to perform in the Round for a night of music, song and stories benefitting the Nikki Mitchell Foundation. The Nikki Mitchell Foundation is dedicated to providing comfort and relief for those affected by pancreatic cancer, while raising awareness and searching for the cure.

For more information about the foundation and its programs visit www.nikkimitchellfoundation.org.

French Country Dinner
2019-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | TN
GEIST HOSTS FRENCH COUNTRY DINNER AT CORTINA FARMS
Travel to France through inspired cuisine & rustic scenery without leaving Tennessee
Immerse yourself in an evening of charm & allure at Geist’s French Country farm dinner hosted at Cortina Farms, a sprawling European-inspired property tucked away in Leiper’s Fork on Thursday, June 20th from 7-9 PM. This unique dining experience led by Geist’s Executive Chef Seamus Rozycki will feature five French-inspired courses and beverage pairings, live bluegrass music and hot air balloon rides in the bucolic outdoor landscape of Cortina Farms where many of Geist’s fresh ingredients are sourced. This event is rain or shine and will be relocated to the property’s chic indoor/outdoor barn upon inclement weather. A limited number of tickets are available for $125 per person. To reserve your spot call 615-920-5440. Free parking is available onsite at the farm.

National Smoothie Day - Free Smoothies
2019-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 | TN
National Smoothie Day is Friday, June 21st from 2-5 PM – Celebrate with a free smoothie at Jamba Juice!
Jamba’s Franklin and Murfreesboro locations will be handing out FREE smoothies from 2-5pm on Friday, June 21st in celebration of National Smoothie Day! Guests will be able to choose from a few of their amazing, most popular blends.
Details can be seen at https://www.jamba.com/national-smoothie-day

You can also see info on Instagram @Jamba_MidTN.

Mommy & Me Date Night
2019-06-21 16:00 - 19:00 | TN
Mommy & Me Date Night at CoolSprings Galleria
Join us for an evening of fun and exclusive deals at the CoolSprings Galleria Mommy & Me Date Night in Franklin, TN. You won’t want to miss this summer kick-off event! Mommy & Me Date Night is a great opportunity to make memories with your kiddos through face painting, games, music, giveaways, and exclusive deals from many of your favorite retailers.
Mommy & Me Date Night will also feature an important philanthropy component as the CoolSprings Galleria California Pizza Kitchen hosts a fundraiser where 20% of sales generated by supporters of Love on Wheels will be donated back to the organization. Love on Wheels is a nonprofit organization based in Franklin, TN who offers stability for children entering foster care by providing them with new suitcases packed with socks, underwear, toiletries, toys, a blanket, and other necessities. On top of that, California Pizza Kitchen will give free dessert cards to all guests who donate diapers, underwear, and/or socks to Love on Wheels.
After a great night of shopping, the fun will continue at Kings Dining & Entertainment from 7:00pm to 8:00pm with family-friendly karaoke that mom will definitely want to share on social media. For a full list of event details, visit www.coolspringsgalleria.com/connect.

About CoolSprings Galleria
Owned and managed by CBL Properties, of Chattanooga, Tennessee [NYSE:CBL], CoolSprings Galleria is a more than one million square-foot super-regional shopping destination featuring more than 150 stores including Apple, American Girl, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brighton Collectibles, The Cheesecake Factory, Connors Steak & Seafood, Forever 21, H&M, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Pottery Barn, Pandora, White House | Black Market, Williams-Sonoma and boutiques including Molly Green and Altar’d State. CoolSprings Galleria is anchored by Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Macy’s and is conveniently located off I-65 at exits 68 and 69, just fifteen miles south of Nashville. For additional information, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CoolSpringsGalleria, follow us on Twitter @ShopCoolSprings and Instagram @coolspringsgalleria, and visit www.CoolSpringsGalleria.com/.

THE LION KING
2019-06-21 18:00 - 2019-06-22 18:00 | TN
Friday, June 21 at 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 22 at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Based on the 1994 Disney animated feature film, The Lion King is the story of Simba, an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna. When Simba’s father Mufasa is killed by his uncle Scar, Simba is led to believe that his father’s death is his fault, and he is encouraged to run away forever. Scar seizes power and the Pride Lands experience a darkness and desolation from which only Simba can save the animals of the kingdom. Featuring classic songs from the film such as “Circle of Life,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” The Lion King is a beautiful story about identity, family, and responsibility.
Performed by Bravo’s youth cast.

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Aladdin, Jr.
2019-06-21 19:00 - 2019-06-23 14:00 | TN
Fri, June 21 – 7pm
Sat, June 22 – 3pm (Sensory-Friendly*)
Sat, June 22 – 7pm
Sun, June 23 – 2pm
Williamson County Performing Arts Center
Tickets $10 each
Tickets available beginning June 5.

WCPR’s summer production for the Rising Stars this year is Disney’s Aladdin JR. which is based on the 1992 Academy-Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within. The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. Please join WCPR in enjoying the talents of these young performers, ages 5 through 8th grade.
* This play will include WCPR’s second offering of a sensory-friendly play, with a Saturday 3pm performance of Aladdin, Jr. This performance is designed to create a more comfortable experience for those with sensitivity to sensory input and their families. Please feel free to bring comforting objects and noise-reducing headphones. We will also have a sign language interpreter. Click HERE for more information on WCPR’s sensory-friendly performances and a link to a social story to share with your child.
Rising Stars is our musical theatre group for younger performers, ages 5 – 8th grade.
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

Paul Thorn Band With Special Guest Bonnie Bishop
2019-06-21 20:00 - 2019-06-22 20:00 | TN
Paul Thorn has created an innovative and impressive career, pleasing crowds with his muscular brand of roots music – bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern American, yet also speaking universal truths.

Among those who value originality, inspiration, eccentricity and character – as well as talent that hovers somewhere on the outskirts of genius, the story of Paul Thorn is already familiar. Raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, among the same spirits (and some of the actual people) who nurtured the young Elvis generations before, Paul Thorn has rambled down back roads and jumped out of airplanes, worked for years in a furniture factory, battled four-time world champion boxer Roberto Duran on national television, signed with and been dropped by a major label, performed on stages with Bonnie Raitt, Mark Knopfler, Sting, and John Prine among many others, and made some of the most emotionally restless yet fully accessible music of our time.
He’s also appeared on major television shows such as Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live, been the subject of numerous National Public Radio (NPR) features and charted multiple times on the Billboard Top 100 and Americana Radio Charts.
In 2018, Paul released an album titled Don’t Let the Devil Ride, which he describes as “the culmination of my whole life in music, coming back to my roots.” It marks his first time recording gospel music – featuring guests such as the Blind Boys of Alabama, the McCrary Sisters, and Preservation Hall Horns – and his creation of a body of strikingly original songs that address the foibles of human relationships without necessarily favoring the sacred over the profane.
Special Guest: Bonnie Bishop

Grammy-winning, Texas native, Bonnie Bishop landed her first publishing deal after six years on the road. After moving to Nashville in 2008, Bishop honed her skills as a songwriter under the tutelage of writers like Mike Reid, Lee Roy Parnell, Jimmy Wallace, and Al Anderson. In 2012, her songwriting dream came true when another Bonnie – Bonnie Raitt – recorded a song she and Anderson wrote (“Not Cause I Wanted To”) on her Slipstream album and won Bishop her first Grammy.
Bishop delivered her sixth album, Ain’t Who I Was, in 2016 (Thirty Tigers/Plan BB). Produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell), featuring 10 new recordings, including six songs co-written by Bishop. Her forthcoming full band project, The Walk (produced by Steve Jordan), is set to release in the Fall of 2019. When not on the road, Bishop works with Songwriting With Soldiers, a non-profit organization that pairs professional songwriters with veterans and active duty military and uses collaborative songwriting to build creativity, connections, and strengths.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live
