Spencer Klavan (with Andrew Klavan) | Book Signing
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us at Landmark Booksellers on Thursday, October 17th from 6 – 8pm as we welcome Spencer Klavan to celebrate the release of his new book “Light of the Mind, Light of the World”! Klavan, a renowned author and scholar, will share his latest work, which delves into the intersection of spirituality, science, and philosophy. This is a unique opportunity to engage with Klavan in an intimate setting, ask questions, and gain insight into his thought-provoking ideas. His father, Andrew Klavan, will interview Spencer during the event. Don’t miss this chance to meet the author, get some signed books, and hear a lively discussion.

Thursday Singer/Songwriters Night
2024-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club, 317 W Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience the best of local talent every Thursday night from 7 PM to 9 PM at Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club in downtown Franklin. Our Singer-Songwriter Night showcases up-and-coming artists as they perform original songs in an intimate, cozy setting. Enjoy a night of heartfelt music and creative cocktails, perfect for music lovers and those looking to discover new sounds. Come support local artists and unwind with a uniquely crafted cocktail as you soak in the raw, authentic vibes.

Ghost Tours | Franklin Walking Tours
2024-10-17 19:00, 2024-10-18 19:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Take a ghost tour with Franklin Walking Tours! You’ll hear a little history and true crime, and a lot of hauntings. Our amazing guides walk you through our ghostly past, and tell you what is still happening in these old buildings today! Nightly at 7pm, with additional tours often added at 8:45. You can also book private tours by phone. Go to franklinwalkingtours.com for info and ticketing or call 615 604-7171.

Fork of the South: Witches Night Out
2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Fork of the South, 230 Franklin Rd., Building 8, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Witches Night Out private shopping event at Fork of the South in downtown Franklin, with $10 gift voucher, witch snacks, drinks, goodie bags, card making kit, prizes for best witches hat.

Goat Yoga Nashville: Halloween Spooktacular
2024-10-18 10:30 - 2024-10-19 13:00 | Goat Yoga Nashville, 2626 York Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Goat Yoga Nashville in Nolensville, Tennessee with Goats dressed in Halloween costumes.
October 18 – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
October 19 – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Tea in the Trees
2024-10-18 11:00 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Join us as we serve a traditional English Tea Party in the Orchard! Hot tea and refreshments are just the beginning. You will be seated in between rows of fruit trees. Enjoy the sights and sounds of our unique grounds. There is nothing else like us in Middle Tennessee so grab the white gloves, buy the new dress, bring the ladies (big or little ladies are welcome!) and get ready for this lovely experience.

Live Music at Leiper’s Fork Distillery
2024-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Leiper’s Fork Distillery, 3381 Southall Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Leiper’s Fork Distillery welcomes the talented singer/ songwriter Jennifer Alvarado to the courtyard stage. Enjoy a cocktail from our bar and relax to Jennifer’s unique blend of country and pop music.

Photographer & Author Drew Doggett Book Signing at Patina Home & Garden
2024-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Patina Home & Garden, 4149 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Design duo Brooke and Steve Giannetti will welcome distinguished photographer and author Drew Doggett to Patina Home & Garden in Leiper’s Fork to sign his stunning new book “Untamed Spirits, Horses From Around The World.” The event will take place from 2-4 p.m., CDT, Oct. 18, 2024, at 4149 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper’s Fork, TN 37064. Learn more here!

Big Blue Marble Academy Spring Hill Hosts Trunk or Treat with Mayor Hagaman
2024-10-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Big Blue Marble Academy – Spring Hill, 1002 Secluded Ln., Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
On Friday, Oct. 18 from 6:30-8 p.m., Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA) is hosting a festive Trunk or Treat event for the local community. The event will feature special guest, Spring Hill Mayor Jim Hagaman, who will read “Big Pumpkin” by Erica Silverman to attending families.
In addition to dressing up in your favorite costume and collecting candy from decorated cars, the event will also include:
– The perfect fall hayride
– Delicious treats from Frios Gourmet Pops
– Festive games and fun activities for the whole family!
The event will also provide opportunities for students and families to meet school leaders and teachers, explore classrooms, and learn more about Big Blue Marble Academy.

Live Music at Stable Reserve - Johnny Mac
2024-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Johnny Mac is performing live at Stable Reserve in downtown Franklin. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites.

The Star Bright Players present Urinetown the Musical
2024-10-18 19:00 - 2024-10-20 14:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Star Bright Players (ages 13-18) and Image Surgical Arts present Urinetown the Musical, a sidesplitting sendup of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown provides a hilarious musical satire and fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms in a hysterically funny and touchingly honest way. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! (Rated PG-13 by Music Theatre International).
Friday, October 18th at 7pm
Saturday, October 19th at 2pm
Saturday, October 19th at 7pm
Sunday, October 20th at 2pm

Howie Day
2024-10-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Howie Day | The Franklin Theatre

Howie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic, heartfelt shows, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. Day’s warm tenor voice “soars into fluttering, high registers, but also grates with real, pleading grit,” as one critic put it. A native of Bangor, Maine, Day began playing piano at age five and guitar at age 12. By 15, he was writing his own songs and performing across New England. Shortly after graduating high school, Day became a fixture at college coffeehouses across the U.S. He wrote, financed and released his first effort, Australia, which was named Best Debut Album at the 2001 Boston Music Awards. Day began experimenting with effects pedals and loop-sampling techniques as he performed, layering live percussion with vocal harmonies and guitar parts to become a veritable one-man band. He went on to sell over 30,000 copies of Australia as he navigated the independent music scene and continued to hone his craft. After signing with Epic Records, Day released his major-label debut, Stop All The World Now, and hit the road to support it. Since the release of this ground breaking album 20years ago, featuring 4x platinum single “Collide”, Howie Day continues to astound audiences with his everlasting music. Two additional studio albums (Sound The Alarm, Lanterns) and his incredible live show will no doubt cultivate life changing and poignant moments for people around the world for many years to come.

Haunted Distillery, a Halloween Cocktail Experience by Nelson’s Green Brier
2024-10-18 20:15 - 2024-10-19 21:45 | Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, 1414 Clinton St., Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
For four nights only, Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville presents a seasonally unique cocktail and dining experience. Join us the last two Friday and Saturday nights in October at the distillery’s main bar as our renowned bar staff creates hair-raising cocktails! Chef Harrison Baldwin flexes his culinary skills with a special menu just for Haunted Distillery nights! Limited seating available for two, 90-minute seatings per night. Reserve your spot and hear some of our real-life haunted stories from inside our 100+ year old distillery building.

Picnics in the Orchard
2024-10-19 04:30 - 16:30 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Relax and indulge in a two-hour picnic in our picturesque orchard. Seating is limited to just 12 tables spread out across our 10-acre farm. We will provide a deluxe, artisan charcuterie box to share, along with some fresh fruit, ice cold slushies & fruit infused water. We will provide tableware, organic bug spray, and some delicious samples of items available for purchase in our farm store. All you need to do is show up and enjoy! Picnics occur every Saturday from May-October and are always a fan favorite. They sell out quickly, so book yours today and enjoy an experience like no other in Middle Tennessee!

Fast Franklin Car Show
2024-10-19 08:00 - 10:00 | 308 Events, 308 Mallory Station Road, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Franklin’s premier car show every third Saturday of the month!

Fast Franklin is the premier car show in Middle Tennessee. Mark your calendars for the third Saturday of the month for all of 2024! We hope to see everyone and the fastest cars Middle Tennessee has to offer. All vehicles are welcome whether it be an exotic or a project car and this event is completely free to the public. You aren’t going to want to miss it! Bring the family, refreshments and fresh Tiny Little Donuts made on site and are free to everyone that attends. Presented by EuroFix and AutoFix.

Nolensville Farmers Market
2024-10-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Nolensville Farmers Market, 7248 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Summer 2024 Nolensville Farmers Market
The Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market, open on Saturday mornings at the Historic Nolensville School. The NFM Board takes pride in bringing fresh, local food to Nolensville while supporting local farmers and artisans. You will find all kinds of organic or naturally grown produce, several varieties of meat, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, crafts and food trucks! With music in the background, the Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a great place to stop and pick up your groceries, grab a bite to eat and meet your neighbors. You’re sure to see a friendly face or two.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2024-10-19 08:00 - 13:00 | Franklin Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
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 in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. 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.
The non-profit FFM believes that local family farms can remain successful with support from the market to stay productive. Productive family farms are important to both the economic and environmental structures of Middle Tennessee communities and the Franklin Farmers Market is working to ensure the future of farming in Tennessee.
Artisans
While the Franklin Farmers Market is the home of real farmers, it is also the place for eclectic offerings from local artists and craftsmen. Come out to the market and meet Middle Tennessee’s best artisans who specialize in such crafts as original photography and paintings, hand turned woodwork, one of a kind pottery and handcrafted jewelry. It’s a diverse mix of local artisans, making the Franklin Farmers Market the spot for unique artworks, crafts and gifts.
Events and Festivals
The Franklin Farmers Market holds many events and festivals throughout the year, too! Their Pardoning of the Turkey event is a family favorite event! Another family favorite event is when Santa visits the market each December! The Franklin Strawberry Festival offers a lot of strawberries, of course! You will also find fun activities and games for kids and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat! The festival is great fun for all ages! The Tomato Festival celebrates summer’s favorite veggie with heirloom tomato tastings, plus a lot of fun games for the kids! The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a fun day for the whole family, too! Enjoy games for kids and adults, including the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. There will also be wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon to enjoy!

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday

The Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market. The summer season of the market is May through October every Saturday 8am – 1pm. The winter season of the market is November through April with hours of 9am – 12noon.

Fall Visit to Gentry’s Farm
2024-10-19 09:00 - 2024-10-21 13:00 | Gentry Farm, 1974 New Highway 96 W., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Fall Visit to Gentry’s Farm on select dates – September 28 through October 28, 2024. A visit to the Gentry Farm has become a long-standing family tradition for many each Fall!
Activities to enjoy that are included with admission:

Inside Maze
Grain Barn
Farm Arcade
Tire Swings
Kids Play Area
Animals
Wagon Rides
Mini-Farm Putt Putt
Corn Field Maze
Tractor Playground
Labyrinth
Nature Trail and more!

SATURDAY 9am to 5pm (Last admission to activity area at 4:15pm)
SUNDAY 1pm to 5pm (Last admission to activity area 4:15pm)
MONDAY 9am to 1pm (Last admission to activity area 12:15pm)
FALL BREAK DATES:
MONDAY 10/7 9am to 1pm
THURSDAY 10/10 9am to 1pm
FRIDAY 10/11 9am to 1pm (Last admission to activity area will be 12:15pm).
Please allow 1-2 hours to enjoy all the farm has to offer.

Fall Color Hikes at Owl’s Hill
2024-10-19 09:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
October 12, 19 and 26; November 2, 9 and 16, 2024
Fall is upon us! Join our guides for an expert-led hike following the progression of fall at Owl’s Hill. This series of guided walks is just for adults and teens. Walks begin promptly at 9:30. Space is limited – purchase tickets in advance to secure your spot. Cameras and binoculars welcome.
This is a moderately strenuous hike, open to age 14+ . Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Pull-Tight Players Junior Youth Actors Guild - Free Theater Workshop
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
FREE Youth Activities October 19
Our next work youth workshops are on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Junior YAG is from 10 am -12 pm. Junior YAG will have a Dickens theme, including a visit from Fagan, lessons on how to be a pickpocket, choreography, and dialect.
About Jr. YAG
Pull-Tight’s Junior Youth Actors Guild (Jr. YAG) will meet four times a year for themed workshops. The meetings for the 2024-2025 school year will be Sept. 7, Oct. 19, Feb. 15, and April 18. Workshops will take place from 10 a.m. to noon.
During meetings, children have as many impromptu performing opportunities as possible with theatre activities, games, and skits, all of which help build stage confidence. Touring backstage while a show is in production is a theatrical education in itself.
We encourage children to attend plays and audition for appropriate roles when they come along, at Pull-Tight and other local theatres.

Pawctober: DOG Halloween Costume Party
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Williamson County Animal Center, 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Thanks to support from Darrell Waltrip Subaru, ASPCA and Friends of WCAC, the month of October is known as “Pawctober” at Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC). Each year the Franklin-based auto dealer and national animal welfare organization collaborate to fund activities that raise awareness, promote pet adoptions and encourage veterinary care.
Last year the organizations got together to, among other things, open a public dog park at the animal center. This year, they are re-uniting at the park to host an event that is sure to be a howling good time. Everyone is invited to dress up their pooches – and themselves – to take part in the inaugural “Howl-o-ween Hootenanny” on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at WCAC. There will be costume contests with prizes, games for humans and their furry family members, pet-related vendors and other activities. There is no registration or fee to attend.
In addition to the costume party, WCAC will use funds from the grant to waive randomly selected adoption fees and offer rabies vaccinations and microchipping at no cost. Throughout the month, approved adopters draw to win a free adoption during checkout. Normal rates apply to those who do not win: $50 per kitten, adult cat and adult dog, $85 per puppy. Moreover, folks are able to have their pets vaccinated against rabies and microchipped at no cost during WCAC’s monthly clinic on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the shelter, a $10 and $15 value, respectively. Pre-registration for the clinic is available on the animal center’s website and encouraged.

Kristi Hyde Trunk Show
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | The Copper Fox Gallery, 4136 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A Trunk Show with artisan jeweler Kristi Hyde at The Copper Fox Gallery in Leiper’s Fork.

Blood Assurance Drive at WCAC
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Williamson County Animal Center, 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Blood Assurance Teams with WCAC to hold blood drive at shelter on Saturday, October 19 from 11am until 3pm. All donors will receive “Spooky Donor” socks while supplies last. Registration is encouraged – use QR Code on poster or go to www.bloodassurance.org/wcac – and walk-ups are welcomed.
According to Blood Assurance, recent weather events impacting East Tennessee and the Southeast have caused an increased demand for blood products.

Leiper’s Fork Distillery | Echos Tacos
2024-10-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Leiper’s Fork Distillery, 3381 Southall Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Leiper’s Fork Distillery welcomes Echos Tacos to our courtyard. Chef Robert Norrick will wow you with his non-traditional take on the taco! Come by and grab lunch, listen to some great music, and enjoy a cocktail from our bar!

Tennessee Beer, Wine and Shine Festival
2024-10-19 12:00 - 17:00 | TWO RIVERS MANSION, 3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
The 14th annual Tennessee Beer, Wine and Shine Festival is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from noon to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson. The annual outdoor event raises funds for local non-profit organizations in the Hermitage and Donelson communities.

Pull-Tight Players Youth Actors Guild Teen Workshop: Specialty Make-up Master Class
2024-10-19 12:30 - 15:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
On October 19, from 12:30-3:30pm, Ashley Culpepper returns with her Specialty Make-Up workshop. This fun class will teach you how to effective create wound, scars and wrinkles for stage (and also Halloween, which is right around the corner!). Teen Youth Actors Guild is open to ages 13-18. Classes are held at Pull-Tight Players, 112 S 2nd Street, Franklin.
About Teen YAG
The Teen Youth Actors Guild (Teen YAG) is for kids aged 13 through 18. Teen YAG will meet four times a year for master classes. The meetings for the 2024-2025 school year will be Sept. 7, Oct. 19, Feb. 15, and April 18. Workshops will take place from 12:30 to 3:30. Sign-up is required for these classes.
Each monthly meeting offers a master class in a specific area of performance or stagecraft. Meetings cover dialects, audition prep, improv, stage make-up, costuming, basic movement for musical theatre, and a host of other topics. All classes are free and are taught by local theatre artists.

Live Music at Leiper’s Fork Distillery
2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Leiper’s Fork Distillery, 3381 Southall Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Leiper’s Fork Distillery welcomes singer-songwriter Melanie Lenau to the courtyard stage. Join us for cocktails and enjoy Melanie’s bluesy sound.

Broken Wheel Festival 2024
2024-10-19 15:00 - 22:00 | Mill Creek Brewing Co., 2008 B Johnson Industrial Blvd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Round Up for Nolensville, Inc. presents Nolensville’s premier Music and Arts Festival. Fun for the whole family with live music, food trucks, locally crafted beer, bounce houses, games, princesses, and more. The fun takes place at The Lawn @MillCreekBrewingCo., 2008B Johnson Industrial, in Nolensville, TN!
Proceeds benefit Round Up for Nolensville, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to Nolensville area residents and public servants in times of need.

Ghastly Tales & Whiskey Trails | An Evening of Haunted History
2024-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Leiper’s Fork Distillery, 3381 Southall Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ghastly Tales & Whiskey Trails | An Evening of Haunted History at Leiper’s Fork Distillery
Join us for a spine-tingling evening under the stars, where you’ll partake in a ghostly storytelling of libations and lore. Explore our haunted distillery on a chilling stillhouse tour. 21+.
