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Thursday Singer/Songwriters Night
2025-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series Presents: Tom Douglas and James Slater
2025-03-20 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series welcomes Tom Douglas (“I Run To You”, “The House That Built Me”, “My Little Girl) and James T. Slater (“God Whispered Your Name”, “In My Daughter’s Eyes”) on March 20!

Tasting Experience at Stable Reserve
2025-03-21 12:00, 2025-03-22 12:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Our private tastings include a walk through of our spirits and a complimentary whiskey glass to take home to your collection. While enjoying our spirits together, we will dive deeper into our tasting techniques, what defines our bourbons, and a hint to the history and traditions that brought us here.
Offered by appointment only, during regular business hours.
Duration: 30 minutes
21+ with valid ID required

Blend Your Own Bourbon at Stable Reserve
2025-03-21 12:00, 2025-03-22 12:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
This exclusive and immersive experience includes the tasting and blending of two cask strength bourbons; a high-rye bourbon and a high-wheat bourbon. In this class, you will dive into the varying flavor profiles of the different mash bills as we contemplate each barrel individually.
After we decipher what notes and flavors you’re privy to, we’ll begin blending the two bourbons together as we work toward the perfect blend for you. You then get to watch the process of hand bottling and labeling the very bottle you created to take home.
Party sizes for this experience range from 2-14 and cost $160/person.
21+ with valid ID required.

Beginner Pottery Class at The Potterie at Patina Meadow
2025-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | The Potterie at Patina Meadow, Leiper's Fork, TN, United States
Join Leila Giannetti in The Potterie at Patina Meadow for a 2-hour introduction to the art of wheel-thrown pottery!
The class will begin with a demo from Leila, where she will walk participants through everything they need to know to throw pots on the wheel – from centering to slicing the finished piece off the wheel head. Participants will then get to try to make their own pieces with assistance from Leila.
Once we finish, students will select one of their pieces to be trimmed and glazed by Leila for pick-up at a later date (additional pieces can be added for $10 a piece.)
This is a messy-hands on experience, so please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!
This class is intended for beginners. Not suitable for children under 10 years old.
Location: The Potterie at Patina Meadow (address to be sent prior to class.)

Open Mic Night with Hemp Happy Hour at The Parlor
2025-03-21 16:30 - 19:30 | The Parlor at Bubble Joy, 4208 Old Hillsboro Rd Ste 7 & 8, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us in the hidden speakeasy, The Parlor within Bubble Joy, in Leiper’s Fork for Open Mic Night! The Parlor offers a unique Mocktail and Oxygen Bar experience for adults aged 21 and over. Guests can enjoy an array of Standard, Adaptogen-based or Hemp-based craft mocktails. If you’re in the mood for something creamy, try our FLIGHT of Orange Cream, Rootbeer and Cola THC mocktail floats made with Ice Cream.
Guests are invited to partake in the Open Mic Night Hemp Happy Hour, held every Friday evening from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. During these sessions, patrons can enjoy live music, poetry readings, and spoken word performances by local artists. The beverage menu includes a variety of craft mocktails, ranging from standard offerings to unique adaptogen-based and hemp-based creations.
The Parlour also offers a Tea Bar, that features craft herbal tea blends complemented by a selection of herbal and floral elixirs and tincture add-ons, catering to those seeking a warming beverage with a twist.

Deer Run’s Springtime Marriage Retreat
2025-03-21 17:00 - 2025-03-23 11:00 | Deer Run Camps & Retreats, 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station, TN, 37179, United States
Experience romance, renewal, and refreshment to build a stronger God-focused relationship.Couples in all seasons of marriage — from the heights of love to the depths of struggle – can spend an intentional, intimate weekend focusing on each other without interruptions or to-do lists! The weekend provides relaxing couple time, valuable speaker sessions, relationship-building activities, and five delicious meals including a romantic Saturday night dinner.

Live Music at Stable Reserve – Bay Simpson
2025-03-21 19:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Bay Simpson is performing live at Stable Reserve! Enjoy an evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites in downtown Franklin at Stable Reserve.

Jolene Dixon & Friends
2025-03-21 19:30 - 22:30 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jolene’s what we call in Tennessee a unicorn. A rare breed of songwriters raised in Music City. Somewhere between Sheryl Crow and Kacey Musgraves is where Jolene’s songs live. Equal parts melodic storytelling with rocker chick tendencies, Jolene’s show will leave you with heartwarming nostalgia and hope for the world. We can all get along for the duration of a song.
Jolene Dixon is out here to spread the gospel that we can ALL get along for a song. And she’s corralled some great friends to come along and celebrate Spring; to share songs of growth and blossoming from the cold.
Bringing in some of Jolene’s favorite friends and collaborators, like Melody Walker – back from LA and the Grammy’s where her work with Sierra Ferrell won her Best American Roots Song of the Year with “American Dreaming”.
Come hear songs of Jolene’s life philosophy – try it on, see if it fits. And if not, she would be the first one to say “To Each Their Own” – her anthem to do right by YOU and no other!
Recently off the road with her adopted “Uncle” Rodney Crowell, Jolene is officially on the scene as an artist, but far from new to songwriting.
With the delivery of a seasoned vet, and meaningful – albeit heavy at times – lyrics, Jolene’s show tells her story. And it’s a good one.

Water Walk with charity: water
2025-03-22 08:00 - 10:30 | Bicentennial Park, 400 5th Avenue N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for a walk that makes a difference. In celebration of World Water Day, we invite you to join us for the Experience Lab Water Walk. This 2.5-mile (round-trip) walk from Bicentennial Park to The Factory at Franklin is a unique opportunity to raise awareness for clean water and hope worldwide.

Details: – 8:00 AM: Welcome at Bicentennial Park, Franklin. Pick up your free charity: water t-shirt! – Arrive at The Factory – Optional: Enjoy doughnuts and coffee at the Experience Lab – Return to Bicentennial Park Why Walk for Water? – Experience a glimpse of the daily water walk, a reality for millions worldwide. – Raise awareness for the global water crisis – Directly contribute to providing clean water solutions – Connect with a community of like-minded individuals Together, let’s walk for water and create a world where everyone can access clean water.

Franklin Farmers Market
2025-03-22 09:00 - 12:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, 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 Spring/Summer Market is open May through October every Saturday 8 am – 12 pm. The Fall/Winter Market market is open November through April with hours of 9 am – 12 noon.

Nolensville Winter Farmers Market
2025-03-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Nolensville Farmers Market, 7248 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
The Nolensville Winter Farmers Market features local produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, hot food, crafts and more!

The Nolensville Winter Farmer’s Market is open on Saturdays, November through April from 9 AM to 12 PM at 7248 Nolensville Road. The Nolensville Farmers Market 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 more! 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.

Photography: Move to Manual
2025-03-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
This course is for students who have a DSLR or Mirrorless camera and have a basic knowledge of the Exposure Triangle but want to move from auto to manual. We will discuss what settings to use in Manual for different lighting situations. Bring your camera (and tripod if you have one) as we will head outside for practice.
Limited spacing available; pre-registration is required. Please direct all questions to Kaelyn Terry at Kaelyn.Terry@williamsoncounty-tn.gov. All credits/transfers/refunds must be processed with Kaelyn at least 48 hours prior to the class.
Ages: 15+
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Susan Athens

Wildflower Hikes at Owl’s Hill
2025-03-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
The wildflowers are blooming: Spring is here! Come enjoy all the colors this season offers on this expert-led hike. Watch the browns of winter give way to the spectrum of spring while we look for Blue-eyed Mary, Dutchman’s Britches, and Spring Beauty.
This is a moderately strenuous hike with some hill climbing.
Get your tickets online to guarantee your spot! Online ticket sales close at 8 am the day of the hike. Tickets for future dates will remain available for purchase. Walk-up tickets (if available) can be purchased at Owl’s Hill the day of the hike.
Spring 2025 Wildflower Hike Dates – March 15, 22 and 29 and April 5, 12, and 19 from 9:30am-11:30am.
Cost $15/hiker
Ages 14+

Drawing by the Zentangle Method
2025-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ages: 18+
Cost: $40.00
Instructor: Mary Fink

The Zentangle method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by using structured patterns. These patterns are called tangles, and they are created with combinations of dots, lines, curves, s-curves and orbs.
The instructor will provide all the necessary materials for the class. If you are a returning student, please bring the materials you were given in previous classes.
Limited spacing available; pre-registration is required. Please direct all questions to Kaelyn Terry at Kaelyn.Terry@williamsoncounty-tn.gov. All credits/transfers/refunds must be processed with Kaelyn at least 48 hours prior to the class.

Baby Goat Cuddling
2025-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Noble Springs Dairy, 3144 Blazer Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come to the farm to spend time learning about the goats and other animals, petting and cuddling the baby goats and enjoy spending time on the farm. Come anytime during the time frame and date we have scheduled and stay for as long as you like. Join in on a guided educational tour at 11am on the mornings we are open. We will have our goat milk products, as well as snacks and water for visitors to purchase. Tickets are $12 for adults and children 3 and over. Children 2 and under are free.

All dates below are pending weather
Goat Cuddling and Tour Dates are as follows:
2025 Dates
10 am to 1 pm- guided tour is at 11 am
Every Saturday, March through November

Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee
2025-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee will be held in Franklin from 10 AM – 2 PM on March 22, 2025 at Pinkerton Park, and is brought to you by the City of Franklin Parks.
Students in grades K-12 are invited to submit their original entries to be showcased in the Art Exhibit! See the link below to learn more!
Stage Performers
Do you dance, act, sing, play and instrument, or write poetry? We are looking for talented groups and individuals to perform on the stage at the Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee. Whether you are a seasoned performer or just starting out, we would like to highlight the variety of talent in Tennessee.
Art Stops
Several area organizations and businesses generously offer their time and financial support to allow festival attendees the opportunity to experience the arts in new and unique ways.
Art Exhibit
The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee allows for young artists to showcase their artwork to festival goers. We welcome all Tennessee K – 12 artists to apply to display your original pieces in this juried exhibit. Click here for an Art Exhibit Application and instructions on submitting your art.
Volunteers
This event cannot happen without the work of our volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Parks Programming office.
For more information on the Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee, contact the Parks Programming Office at 615.794.2103

Amigo Nashville Guitar Show 2025
2025-03-22 10:00 - 2025-03-23 16:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Amigo Nashville Guitar Show returns to Franklin, Tennessee on March 22-23, 2025, for the fifteenth time. Amigo Guitar Show is held at the Williamson County AgExpo Park, 4215 Long Lane. We’re inviting you to one of the largest consumer guitar events east of the Mississippi.
All Amigo shows are international buy-sell-trade events, where public attendees may bring all the musical instruments or related items you can carry to sell, trade or have appraised. By getting bids from several exhibitors, one can quickly establish the market value of an item and proceed to sell or trade with confidence. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small cart with up to 8 items to roll around the show. Public show hours for all events are 10 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 10-4 on Sundays.
You may see everything from guitars, amps, banjos, mandolins, drums, violins, effects, memorabilia, sound gear, parts, effects, records, books, clothing, accessories, online companies, manufacturers, retail stores, builders, appraisers, and repairmen. Many celebrities have attended our events over the years. Our shows are the only ones co-sponsored by Vintage Guitar Magazine, America’s premier guitar publication.
The vendor/VIP closed sessions for Mesquite are Thursday, 1 pm to 5 pm, and Friday, 11 am to 5 pm. The Vendor/VIP closed session for Nashville is Friday 10 am to 5 pm. The California closed sessions are Friday noon to 5 pm.. The early entry fee is $250 for Mesquite, and $200 for the California and Nashville shows.
General admission is $20 to the Mesquite, Nashville and SoCal shows, and $25 to the Bay Area show due to added fees by the Marin venue. Children eleven years of age and younger are admitted free if accompanied by an adult.

2025 Amigo Nashville Guitar Show Schedule:
Saturday, March 22, 2025
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission $20.00

Saturday Morning Cartoons: A Goofy Movie
2025-03-22 11:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Saturday Morning Cartoons: A Goofy Movie | The Franklin Theatre
Though Goofy always means well, his amiable cluelessness and klutzy pratfalls regularly embarass his awkward adolescent son, Max. When Max’s lighthearted prank on his high-school principal finally gets his longtime crush, Roxanne, to notice him, he asks her on a date. Max’s trouble at school convinces Goofy that he and the boy need to bond over a cross-country fishing trip like the one he took with his dad when he was Max’s age, which throws a kink in his son’s plans to impress Roxanne.
*Please be aware The Franklin Theatre does not show previews. Movies will begin at the posted time.

A Beginner's Guide to Using your Camera
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Get your camera off of auto and learn how to use the manual settings! This class will teach you the essentials of manipulating the exposure triangle to achieve the photos you want. Each leg of the triangle will be explained with easy to understand examples. This class is perfect for new photographers who want to understand how to better utilize their DSLR or mirrorless camera.
A DSLR camera, mirrorless camera, or the latest iPhone or Android phone is required for this class. If you have the manual for your camera, it is recommended that you bring it with you.
Limited spacing available; pre-registration is required. Please direct all questions to Kaelyn Terry at Kaelyn.Terry@williamsoncounty-tn.gov. All credits/transfers/refunds must be processed with Kaelyn at least 48 hours prior to the class.
Ages: 15+
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Susan Athens

Countryside Brunch at Southall
2025-03-22 11:00 - 2025-03-23 14:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Introducing the Countryside Brunch by Southall. Escape to the heart of the countryside and savor a seed-to-fork experience that reflects the season’s harvest. Enjoy family-style dining at January, our highly acclaimed restaurant, and create memories with loved ones each Saturday and Sunday. Reservations recommended.

Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Workshop
2025-03-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring HIll, TN, 37174, United States
Ages: 11+
Cost: $60.00
Instructor: Quintin Burlingame
Join Certified Ross Instructor ® Quintin Burlingame as he leads students of all skill levels through the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet technique ®. In this oil painting, based on Season 26 Episode 12 of the Joy of Painting, students will paint a mountain scene on a 12×16 canvas.

All materials needed to complete the painting are provided by the instructor.

Ages 11 and above is allowed but ages 13 and above is recommended.
Limited spacing available; pre-registration is required. Please direct all questions to Kaelyn Terry at Kaelyn.Terry@williamsoncounty-tn.gov. All credits/transfers/refunds must be processed with Kaelyn at least 48 hours prior to the class.

Brentwood's Got Talent!
2025-03-22 14:00 - 15:30 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us for a Talent Show! Enter your solo or group act, or attend as an audience member! We will have snacks and refreshments–and some prizes! Weather permitting, the show will take place outside in our amphitheater or inside in the Storytime Room.
Participants will have a limit of 4 minutes to showcase their talent. If you do not register with a talent in advance, same-day talent sign-ups are available!
Example talent ideas: singing, playing an instrument, acting, magic, poetry reading, comedy, puppets, dancing, hula-hooping, and more! If you’re not sure if your talent is a fit, email dottie.higgs@brentwoodtn.gov with questions.
Ages 10+ welcome
This program will be hosted by the library’s own Teen Advisory Board (TAB)!
If you have any questions about this event, please email Dottie Higgs at dottie.higgs@brentwoodtn.gov
The Library adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act that assures equal access to all library facilities, activities, and programs. For reasonable and timely accommodations, refer to the https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/library/library-programs and contact the program organizer. Any ADA accommodations necessary for a program attendee will require at least one week of prior notice before the program or event.

Skate Night at Fairview
2025-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd W, Fairview, TN, 37067, United States
Join us at the Fairview Recreation Complex for roller skating, games, music, racing and good old-fashioned fun!
Fairview Recreation Complex
Saturday, March 22
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
$5 per person or bring a friend and receive a $1 discount!
Patrons must bring their own roller skates.
For more information, contact Caitlyn.Schultz@williamsoncounty.tn-gov.

The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
2025-03-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel, 700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show is America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theater. This unique experience involves guests in solving a hilarious crime while enjoying a multi-course meal. Unlike traditional mystery shows, actors are hidden among the audience. The event is designed for adults, with some mild content and adult humor; teenagers are permitted with adult supervision, but infants and young children are not allowed.
Tickets include dinner, entertainment, gratuity, and a prize package for the top sleuth who solves the mystery. A cash bar is also available throughout the event.

The Heartshakers: A Tom Petty Experience
2025-03-22 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
“The Heartshakers are Nashville’s premier Tom Petty Tribute. The show is performed by some of the industry’s first call musicians in the music business today! These musicians have performed with Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Amy Grant, Peter Cetera, Little Big Town, SheDaisy and Ronnie Milsap.
They have brought their love of Tom Petty’s music and put together the best tribute band that could be assembled! The Heartshakers deliver an experience you won’t forget! Take a walk back in time reliving American Rock-and-Roll at its finest!

Live Music at Stable Reserve – CJ Field
2025-03-22 19:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
CJ Field is performing live at Stable Reserve! Enjoy an evening filled with live music, signature cocktails and lite bites in downtown Franklin at Stable Reserve.

Oddity Improv
2025-03-22 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
If you love Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you won’t want to miss Oddity Improv! The Franklin-based non-profit comedy troupe delivers fast-paced, interactive, and completely improvised performances based on audience suggestions—meaning no two shows are ever the same. It’s clean comedy the whole family can enjoy, and audiences have taken notice! Join us for a night of laughter and creativity at Oddity Improv!
