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Franklin Wine Festival
2018-10-12 19:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
The Franklin Wine Festival – a celebration of wine and food at The Factory at Franklin
The 2018 Franklin Wine Festival is presented by Cool Springs Wines & Spirits and supported by Nissan. Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee for the 14th annual Franklin Wine Festival on October 12. The entire Factory at Franklin complex becomes a “sip and stroll” event like none other. Wines from across the globe abound with typically more than 300 selections coupled with 30 area restaurants and caterers. Live music is on multiple stages and areas, and the event features a silent auction, crowning of a “King and Queen of the Vines,” and other fun surprises.

TWISTED TENNESSEE: TWO SIDES TO EVERY TALE
2018-10-12 18:00 - 22:00 | TN
On Friday, October 12, 2018, Twisted Tennessee will feature six living history vignettes that relate differing sides to three creepy and twisted Tennessee tales. Visitors will be taken on a guided journey from one vignette to the next, hearing the two sides to each tale, interacting with historical characters and coming to their own conclusions about the “truth” of the stories heard. At the end of their journey, they will seek respite in our Two-Tales Tavern where they can enjoy apple cider (of the soft variety) and ginger snaps while discussing their thoughts on the truth of the tales they’ve heard. There will also be 18th century murder ballads performed at the Two-Tales Tavern and storytelling. This event is recommended for children ages 10 and up. Admission is $15 for adults (ages 16 and up) and $8.00 for ages 10 to 15. A group rate of $50 is available for 4 adults paying with one payment (*must be paid for with a single payment). Tickets are available on the website (https://travellersrestplantation.org/upcomingevents) and through Eventbrite.
Who are we? Historic Travellers Rest was built in 1799 and is the oldest house museum open to the public in Nashville.
TWISTED TENNESSEE AT TRAVELLERS REST
636 Farrell Pkwy., Nashville
615-832-8197 | travellersrestplantation.org
Friday, Oct. 12
Hours: 6 – 10 p.m.
Admission: $15 adults, $8 ages 10 – 15
Six living history vignettes relate differing sides to three creepy, twisted Tennessee tales.

Boo at the Zoo
2018-10-12 17:00 - 21:00 | TN
Grab your favorite costume and join the Nashville Zoo for 11 nights of delightfully frightful fun during our annual Halloween tradition, Boo at the Zoo!
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Fri. Oct. 12, Sat. Oct. 13, Sun. Oct. 14, Thurs. Oct. 18, Fri. Oct. 19, Sat. Oct. 20, Sun. Oct. 21, Thurs. Oct. 25, Fri. Oct. 26, Sat. Oct. 27 and Sun. Oct. 28.

Visit Nashville Zoo for more information.

A Historic Evening with Anne Frank's Stepsister, Eva Schloss
2018-10-11 18:30 - 20:30 | TN
Learning from the past. Living the present. Looking to the future.
Enter the world of Anne Frank as told by her stepsister and childhood friend, Eva Schloss.
As the Holocaust survivor community dwindles year-by-year, Middle Tennessee has the rare opportunity to hear Eva’s first-hand account as a Holocaust survivor. Like her stepsister, Eva went into hiding in Holland where she was betrayed, captured and sent to the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp.
Join us in hearing Eva’s story of triumph, tolerance and peace. Also, get an inside look into the life of Anne Frank along with the discovery and printing of her famed diary.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.AnneFrankNashville.com or by calling (615) 646-5750:
$35 Advanced General Admission (Through Oct. 7)
$45 at the Door
$25 for Students and Seniors
$90 for Premier Seating
$150 VIP Reception, including the opportunity to meet Eva, an autographed book and reserved premium seating
All ages are welcome.
The event is presented by Chabad of Nashville
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvaSchlossannefranksstepsister/

The Huff Project – Singer Songwriter Night Benefit
2018-10-10 19:00 - 22:00 | TN
Join THE HUFF PROJECT at The Factory at Franklin’s Jamison Theatre for an unforgettable evening with Nashville’s top singer songwriters including Tony Lane, Wynn Varble, David Lee, Jeremy Bussey, Billy Montana, Randy Montana, Erin Enderlin and Wade Hayes.
7pm – 10pm (Doors open at 6pm) Snacks will be served. Beer & wine available for purchase. All proceeds from the event will go towards lung cancer research.
Lung Cancer Survivors are invited to attend the event for free. Email thehuffproject@gmail.com if you are interested in hearing more.

Berry Farms Farmers Market
2018-10-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-10-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-11 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.

29th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show
2018-10-07 09:00 - 13:00 | TN

The Franklin Farmers Market
2018-10-06 08:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-29 08:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-22 08:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-15 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

Franklin Art Scene - Downtown Franklin, TN
2018-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
A free, monthly art crawl that takes participants through downtown Franklin’s historic buildings, and celebrates Williamson County’s unique artistic talent!
The first Friday of each month, the Downtown Franklin Association presents the Franklin Art Scene, which includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin. The free event celebrates Williamson County’s local craftsmanship, and provides both the novice and the art connoisseur an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnificent work–from blown glass to turned wood to mixed media and more.
Many of the galleries and working studios serve complimentary refreshments during the evening, and some offer live music.
Art crawl guests may begin at any participating location on the map: Free trolley rides, provided by Williamson Source, circulate among all the stops, and patrons can jump on and off at will from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come be seen at the Scene!
For more information please visit Franklin Art Scene

Saturday Night Live Art
2018-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
On the last Saturday of every month Ansbach Artisans hosts Saturday Night Live Art from 6-9pm. Meet, watch, learn, and collaborate with local artists as they paint, sketch, sculpt, etc. while listening to local musicians playing smooth jazz. Mix & mingle. Family friendly. Refreshments provided. These special events are FREE and open to the public.

Bootlegger’s Bash
2018-09-28 18:30 - 22:30 | TN
Sept. 28, 2018
21 & up only
Inspired by Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging, the Bootlegger’s Bash is an event which attracts a fun crowd. This casual evening at Carnton Plantation will give guests the opportunity to taste local whiskeys, enjoy a delicious Southern supper, and be entertained by a lively band. Reservations are required. Please contact Jayde Jacobs at 615-794-0903 or jayde@boft.org for more information.
Please see website to confirm times.

2018 - I Cared for One
2018-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
2018 – I Cared for One Gala by The Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes
The 4th Annual, “I Cared for One” gala, is the annual fundraising event for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes. It is a business casual event featuring a tasting station dinner, fellowship, entertainment, and stories from TBCH.

Leiper's Fork Farmer's Market
2018-09-27 15:30 - 18:30 | TN
Visit the Leiper’s Fork Farmers Market, celebrating the land and its blessings, every 4th Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 6:30 PM. The market runs May~Oct and will feature local food, music and The Land Trust for Tennessee.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
2018-09-23 10:00 - 19:30, 2018-09-22 10:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, experience and the desire to create an authentic music festival. In 2015, musician and Franklin, TN resident Kevin Griffin was on a September morning run through The Park at Harlinsdale, a century-old horse farm recently purchased by the City of Franklin. Kevin was so taken by the rolling hills, natural amphitheaters, and breathtaking vistas of the 230-acre farm, he envisioned it as a natural fit for a music festival venue. Considering Franklin’s music and cultural history, Kevin wanted the community to further appreciate combining this with the beauty and rustic quality of Middle Tennessee in the fall, and with the blessing of the City, began to dream up a music festival to do it justice.
The festival has grown in its three 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.

Williamson County Community Band
2018-09-22 15:00 | TN

Ingram Cup Golf Challenge
2018-09-17 12:00 | TN
You are invited to play at the prestigious Tom Fazio designed Golf Club of Tennessee golf course. Thousands of golfers have enjoyed the Ingram Cup Golf Challenge while knowing the funds raised provide youth, ages 5 to 18, a safe place to go after school and in the summer.

Participants while playing for first, second, and third place in two flights also ensure youth will receive academic assistance, healthy meals and snacks, and the skills to become great citizens.
Please see Ingram Cup Golf Challenge for more information.

Walk in the Park
2018-09-16 14:00 - 18:00 | TN
4th Annual Citizens for Brentwood Green Space “Walk in the Park”
On Sunday, September 16, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the Citizens for Brentwood Green Space will host the fourth annual “A Walk in the Park”. The non-competitive walk is not a pledge walk, it is not a race. Rather, it is a fun activity you do with a club, with your family, or all by yourself! It is not only a walk, it is a festival – a treat for your family and you. And, if you attended last year’s successful event, you will find many familiar activities (and the Citizens for Brentwood Green Space are still adding more) plus their headliner band “The WannaBeatles”. See website for more information.
CBGS Walk in the Park
Vivrette Smith Park
Brentwood, TN

2018 Arts for Animals
2018-09-15 18:30 - 21:30 | TN
Art for Animals is an evening of art, wine, food and fun that benefits Pet Community Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit spay and neuter clinic located in East Nashville.
This highly anticipated event has become one of Nashville’s most popular fundraisers, offering an exciting and fun live auction of exclusive artwork, a sprawling silent auction of local gifts and experiences, plus: bar with a signature cocktail, dinner, dedicated seating & entertainment, and more! All proceeds benefit spay + neuter and animal saving programs at Pet Community Center.

Heritage Ball
2018-09-15 18:00 | TN
Sept. 15, 2018
The 45th annual Heritage Ball will be held at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park on Saturday, Sept. 16. For more than four decades, the Heritage Ball has helped support the revitalization and historic preservation of Downtown Franklin and Williamson County. The longest running black tie affair in Williamson County has become a tradition within families, friends and businesses who appreciate the work of the Foundation and a lovely evening under the stars.

The Sunday Market
2018-09-09 10:00 - 16:00 | TN
On Sunday, September 9th, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, The Sunday Market will come to the Shed at Southeast side of The Factory at Franklin. It will feature handmade goods designed by local artisans as well as high-quality vintage finds. Market admission is free, but guests are encouraged to learn about and support the community-focused non-profit highlighted each time.
This free event is a great way to Create Community Together. Five times a year we gather local makers and pickers and have an outdoor market. Our September 9th event has Mercy Ministries as our non-profit spotlight, along with food trucks, live music, a cooking demo, and more to round out your Sunday. Come join us from 10-4 at the Shed behind the Factory at Franklin.
Location: “The Shed” on the Southeast side of the Factory in Franklin, TN (same location as the Franklin Farmers Market) 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064.

MIKE FARRIS & THE FORTUNATE FEW
2018-09-08 20:00 | TN
Mike Farris brings audiences to their feet with his spirited, soul-gospel fusion of music.

It’s in the quiet moments sprinkled deftly throughout his new album, SILVER AND STONE, that Mike Farris reveals a previously hidden side of his singular instrument. His voice, widely known for its power and range, becomes a vessel for something more subtle but infinitely more rare and challenging to capture—the pure, authentic nature of returning to your roots. Musically, the album delves deep into Farris’ background with a wide range of influences, drawing as much from Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers as from Bon Scott and Steve Marriott. Farris’ larger-than-life vocals, straight out of the South, sharpened in the clubs of New York City, honed over a lifetime of collaboration and stage time with the likes of Patty Griffin, Patti Austin, Double Trouble, and his own Roseland Rhythm Revue, deliver not only the funky danceable blues-rock that draws audiences to his live shows but also a deeper insight into Farris’ hard-earned understanding of the complexities of the human condition.
See more at The Franklin Theatre

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