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Franklin Card Show
2025-11-01 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Moore Elementary School, 1061 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Franklin Card Show is a monthly sports card and collectibles event held every 1st Saturday at Moore Elementary School.
Join local vendors and collectors for a fun morning of buying, selling and trading sports cards, Pokemon memorabilia and more!
Come connect with fellow collectors to discover new treasures and be part of Franklin’s growing card community.

Sara Sells Nashville Warehouse Sale November 2025
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-11-02 23:00 | Sara Sells, 8430 Horton Hwy., College grove, TN, 37046, United States
Sara Sells is a unique, once-a-month sale near Nashville, in College Grove, Tennessee, where you can find high-quality furniture such as sofas, dining tables, bedroom furniture, lighting, home decor and more at unbeatable prices!! The best part?! You can take everything home with you on sale day!! Get designer pieces without the designer price tag. Sara Sells also offers alternate pickup days and local delivery!
November 1: In-Person Sale 8 am – 1 pm
November 2: Online Sale 11 am – 11 pm

Franklin Farmers Market
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 | The Shed | 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.

Church Street Farmers Market
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Church Street Farmers Market, 406 Church Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Church Street Farmers Market is Franklin’s weekly market for fresh, local, and handmade goods.
Church St. Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May through November, from 9 AM to 12 PM in downtown Franklin. Shop farm-fresh produce, meats, dairy, artisan foods, artisan crafts, handmade goods, and more — all from local growers and makers. Plus food trucks, live music and and family-friendly activities!

Fall Color Hike at Owl’s Hill
2025-11-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Fall is upon us! Join our guides for an expert-led hike following the progression of fall at Owl’s Hill in Brentwood. 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.
To protect wildlife and their fragile habitats, pets are not permitted in the Sanctuary, even on a leash. No pets permitted in vehicles in the parking lot. Service animals, specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome.
October 11, 18 and 25; November 1, 8 and 15, 2025
All hikes begin 9:30am
Cost $15/hiker

Baby Goat Cuddling
2025-11-01 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

Owl Day 2025
2025-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
A celebration of all things owl at Owl’s Hill Sanctuary in Brentwood! Meet our non-releasable program owls and enjoy entertaining and informative talks on each species. Make an owl craft, dissect owl pellets, go for a scavenger hunt and more! Fun for all ages!
Owl Ambassador Presentations:
10:15 am
11:15 am
12:15 pm

Family Day 2025
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join the City of Franklin on November 1st, 2025, for Family Day, Franklin Parks Premiere Fall Festival! Enjoy hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, crafts, games, fishing, live music, pumpkin patch, corn maze, train rides, face painting and more!
Franklin Parks’ Family Day offers many opportunities for families to have a great time on this historical farm. This free festival features miniature train rides, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo and more. Festival attendees can also enjoy cane pole fishing in the pond. Don’t miss the Touch-a-Tractor area, which will consist of small excavators the kids can operate and large tractors the kids can sit on. This year we will have our returning special guest the Gary Sinise Foundation, where The LT. Dan Band will be performing on stage along with their opening act Five For Fighting.
Run of Show (subject to changes):
ALL FAMILY DAY STATIONS WILL END AT 2PM!
10AM – 2PM: Welcome | Family Day
11AM – 1:30PM: Tractor Supply Co. Arena | Equestrian Talent
Noon: Opening Act: Stolen Silver
1PM – 3PM: Gary Sinise and The LT. Dan Band

8th Annual Mingle Jingle
2025-11-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Riverside Franklin, 144 Bridge St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mingle Jingle 2025!
Saturday, November 1st Downtown Franklin, TN
Event by Riverside Franklin, The Purple Butterfly and The statement society
Join us for a festive kickoff to the holiday season! Multiple Stores Participating Special Discounts Holiday Tunes Sips & Sweet Treats Beautiful Holiday Décor
Mark your calendar & spread the word—holiday cheer starts here!

Tea by Southall
2025-11-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Tea by Southall Farm & Inn | Every Saturday and Sunday
Presented by our signature restaurant, January, Tea by Southall invites you to slow down and savor the season with a garden-inspired twist on the classic tea service. Each seating features a thoughtfully curated prix-fixe menu of savory bites and sweet delights—crafted with ingredients freshly harvested from our farm.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a quiet moment of indulgence, Tea by Southall is designed to surprise and delight at every turn.

Hidden Gem Farmers Market
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Hidden Gem Farm, 863 Old Military Rd., Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Hidden Gem Farmers Market in Spring Hill, Tennessee, sells local, fresh produce, meat, eggs, local honey, baked goods, handcrafted items, crafts and more. The market is held on Saturdays mid-April through mid-december from 11 AM–2 PM. Please contact Hidden Gem to confirm dates.

Countryside Brunch at Southall
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Countryside Brunch by Southall Farm & Inn
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.

Franklin Mimosa Fest
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mimosa Fest at Mockingbird Theater – Factory at Franklin

Mimosa Fest the worlds #1 Daytime Party is COMING to Franklin, TN at the Mockingbird Theater & Bar located at the Factory in Franklin! Enjoy Shopping, Mimosas, Music & More!
Get ready, Franklin! Mimosa Fest — the world’s #1 daytime party — is popping up at @mockingbirdtheater at @thefactoryatfranklin Sip endless mimosas, shop local vendors, groove to live music, and soak up all the sunny vibes. Grab your brunch besties, make a day of it, and toast to good times. Tickets going fast — don’t miss the bubbly bash of the season!

Celebration of Craft
2025-11-01 11:00 - 16:00 | The Copper Fox Gallery, 4136 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come and spend a day with our artists Saturday, November 1st from 11-4pm. Meet and mingle with our artists who will be here to answer your questions, discuss their technique, and chat about what motivates, inspires and guides them.

Tasting Experience at Stable Reserve
2025-11-01 12:00, 2025-11-02 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
2025-11-01 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.

Open Wine Tasting at Saint Goose
2025-11-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop, 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us at Saint Goose for our weekly Saturday Open Tasting! We always open at least three bottles of wine, usually new wines to the store or structure it around a theme such a region of the world or wines we are loving at the moment. Stop by and discover something new!

Day of the Dead Celebration at Curio Brewing Co.
2025-11-01 14:00 - 18:00 | Curio Brewing Company, 216 Noah Drive, Suite 140, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
No bones about it… it’s time to party!
Join us for a spook-tacular Day of the Dead Celebration from 2-6pm | Family-friendly fun |
Taco truck treats by Ceci’s • Live music beats with Tennessee Roses from 4-6pm • a bounce house for the kiddos and colorful vibes for all ages!
Bring your loved ones (and maybe a few spirits ) — let’s eat, dance, and celebrate life together!

A Farm-to-Table Dinner Experience
2025-11-01 17:30 - 21:00 | GratiDude Ranch, 7515 Pewitt Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for our final Farm-to-Table Dinner of the 2025 season with Chef Brayden Apple from River Cottage Farm. You will experience a delectable, five-course, scratch-made dinner made with locally-sourced and farm-fresh ingredients from Williamson County’s best.
Guests are welcome to arrive at 5:30 PM for a complimentary starter craft cocktail with dinner beginning at 6 PM. A house red and white wine will be provided during dinner.
Whether you’re a foodie or simply enjoy good company, these dinners are the perfect opportunity to connect with nature, enjoy live music, support local farmers, and experience the true taste of the countryside. Don’t miss out on this incredible dining experience at GratiDude Ranch!
Seats are limited and are transferable but nonrefundable. Because alcohol is served, this is a 21+ event.
A portion of proceeds support SAFE, a nonprofit that supports local foster youth and foster families.

Farm to Table Dinner at GratiDude Ranch
2025-11-01 17:30 - 21:00 | GratiDude Ranch, 7515 Pewitt Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for our Farm-to-Table Dinner season with Chef Brayden Apple from River Cottage Farm. You will experience a delectable five-course dinner with farm-fresh ingredients, locally sourced and delicious. Guests are welcome to arrive at 5:30PM for a starter craft cocktail. You will have an opportunity to tour the property and learn more about who we are and can visit with our twenty-plus farm pets. Dinner will begin at 6PM. A house red and white wine will be provided during dinner and there will be live entertainment with a guest acoustic musician. (Guests are welcome to bring their own wine with no corkage fee). LIQUOR IS NOT PERMITTED.Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of our ranch while savoring each bite of our farm-to-table creations. Whether you’re a foodie or simply enjoy good company, these dinners are the perfect opportunity to connect with nature, support local farmers, and experience the true taste of the countryside. Don’t miss out on this incredible dining experience at GratiDude Ranch!Seats are limited and are transferable but nonrefundable.

Lotz House Ghost Tours
2025-11-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ghost Tours in downtown Franklin
The Travel Channel dubbed the Lotz House “The Second-most Terrifying Place in America” due to unexplained phenomena that is often experienced in the house. Visitors have seen a woman crying out for a loved one and a little girl staring out the window, heard drummers beating to battle cadence and noticed ordinary items that don’t stay put.
Your 90-minute tour will highlight tragic tales and chilling happenings inside the walls of this historic home that still has scars from that bloody war. You’ll see blood stains and cannonball burns in the hardwood floors. Come see for yourself what The Travel Channel’s “Haunted Live” was all about. Tickets are $30 for adults and $12 for kids. Reservations only. Call 615-790-7190 or email jtt@lotzhouse.com.

Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
2025-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Lost in Paradise is Music City’s premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute. Founded by Nashville music veteran, Shawn Pody, this talented band of Trop Rockers will have you changing your latitude and your attitude. Get ready to kick off your flip-flops and sing along to all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, like “Margaritaville,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Volcano,” “Come Monday,” “Fins,” and many more! So, what do ya say? Let’s go get LOST IN PARADISE!

Wine Down Main Street 2025
2025-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mark your calendars, call your friends and book the babysitter, the 24th Annual Wine Down Main Street in downtown Franklin is set for Saturday, November 1st, 2025!
The “Best Night Out All Year” will take place from 7:00 to 10 PM. Lipman Brothers, Nashville’s oldest and largest distributor of wine and spirits is the official wine sponsor. This unique wine tasting event takes place along historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee. Just 20 miles south of Nashville, more than 20 shops will play host to wines from around the world, with delicious bites from area restaurants. Participants enjoy an unforgettable evening of wine tasting, shopping, food sampling, and live music — all along the charming, historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee.
Wine Down Main Street generates much needed revenue to provide Boys & Girls Club members (ages 5-18) with valuable resources and exceptional after school and summer care. Support of the dinner ensures that youth are 100% ready for their great futures–ready to read, ready for class the next day, ready to graduate, ready for their careers and ready to serve their communities.
A Rain or Shine Event! All ticket holders must be 21 and older to enter and show a valid ID (sorry no children, babies or dogs allowed).

Deer Run’s Mother-Son Fall Date
2025-11-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Deer Run Camps & Retreats, 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station, TN, 37179, United States
Our Mother-Son Fall Date is the perfect opportunity to carve some me-and-you time before you dive into your busy holiday schedule! Enjoy a picnic lunch in one of the many scenic wooded areas on site, recreational activities, campfire and hike under changing leaves as The Valley transforms with autumn beauty.

picnic lunch for you to enjoy together in one of the many scenic wooded areas on site
archery & BBs range
giant swing & zip lines
hiking, cornhole, pickleball, gaga ball, carpetball, Noah’s Park playground & R.C. boats
wagon ride
campfire & s’mores
photo op
mother-son conversation starters and devo for building your relationship
Camp Store open for shopping & snacks
Creekside Eatery open for ice cream, hot cocoa & specialty coffees
Deer Run gift for your son

* Price includes $4.95 registration fee

Lost In Paradise: A Tribute To Jimmy Buffett
2025-11-02 15:00 - 16:30 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Lost in Paradise is Music City’s premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute. Founded by Nashville music veteran, Shawn Pody, this talented band of Trop Rockers will have you changing your latitude and your attitude. Get ready to kick off your flip-flops and sing along to all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, like “Margaritaville”, “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Volcano”, “Come Monday”, “Fins”, and many more! So, what do ya say? Let’s go get LOST IN PARADISE!

Stephen Bargatze, One-Night Only
2025-11-02 15:00 - 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Stephen Bargatze has been performing magic for over 40 years-and somehow, he’s still got a few tricks up his sleeve. You might know him as Nate Bargatze’s dad, but tonight Stephen puts on his top hat to deliver mind-blowing magic with big laughs in this one-night only live taping of a show that’s equal parts comedy and illusion!
November 2nd, 2025 – 3 PM and 7 PM.

Live Jazz
2025-11-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club, 317 W Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Live Jazz at Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club
Join us every Sunday night from 5pm to 8pm at Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club in downtown Franklin for live jazz. Immerse yourself in the smooth, soulful sounds of local jazz musicians while sipping on expertly crafted cocktails. Whether you’re winding down the weekend or kicking off your evening, our intimate setting and relaxed vibe make it the perfect spot to enjoy great music and even better drinks.

Kelly Kautzman’s Women’s History Tours at Lotz House
2025-11-02 18:30 | Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Lotz House staff member Kelly Kautzman will guide the one-hour tour which will explore what civilian life was like for women in the 1860’s. Want to learn how to be a Victorian? How did they dress, groom, and cook? Kelly will fill you in. Wartime women of Franklin will be highlighted.
Check in at 6:15 p.m. Reservations Required.
