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2020 Bluegrass Along the Harpeth - Cancelled
2020-07-24 19:00 - 2020-07-25 22:00 (America/Chicago) | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
COVID19 Update – 2020 Bluegrass Along the Harpeth Cancelled

After working extensively with Franklin City and Williamson County officials, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth has come to the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event.

Please view website for more information.

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Musical festival featuring Bluegrass music, fiddling, buck dancing, crafts, food and more in Downtown Franklin
Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin, Tennessee over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.
Friday night we have some of the best bluegrass bands around for a relaxing evening and end to the work week. On Saturday, you will find some of the best musicians anywhere competing in our individual instruments and band contests. In addition to all of the music, we have food and craft vendors that are sure to have something to satisfy a sweet tooth or be that one of a kind gift you have been wanting.
So what are you waiting for?! Start planning your trip to Franklin this July. We are getting ready for you!
July 24-25, 2020 – (Fourth weekend in July)

Brentwood Summer Concert Series - Summer Festival - Cancelled
2020-07-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
The 2020 Summer Concert Series below has been canceled due to the current COVID-19 environment and social distancing requirements.
To learn more click here.
2020 Brentwood Summer Concert Series Lineup

New Start Time: All concerts start at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted
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

Brentwood Summer Concert Series

May 31- The Bicho Brothers (classic rock with a flavor of Latin percussion)
June 7- Nashville Symphony

The city of Brentwood postponed May 31 and June 7 Summer Concert Series dates amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information.

June 21- Six Wire (Country Rock) CANCELLED
July 4- Red, White and Boom in Brentwood 7-10 pm- Tim Akers and the Smoking Section (“Playing with care and reverence, the songs of Earth, Wind, & Fire; Tower of Power; Rufus & Chaka Khan; Al Jarreau; and all the great funky masters.”) CANCELLED
July 25- Summer Festival 5-9 pm- Dueling Pianos & Rubiks Grove (80’s 90’s Tribute band) CANCELLED

Free Barre3 Summer Park Series
2020-07-29 18:30 - 19:15, 2020-08-05 18:30 - 19:15, 2020-08-19 18:30 - 19:15, 2020-08-26 18:30 - 19:15 | One Franklin Park, 6100 Tower Circle, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
If you’re looking to feel connected to community and soak up some summer sun Barre3 Brentwood is taking their signature 45-minute class outdoors every Wednesday in July + August at One Franklin Park. All classes are FREE and the only props needed are a mat, towel and water. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and enforced to ensure a safe and healthy experience for all guests. All participants will be socially distanced by 10 feet within the designated outdoor class location and will be asked to stay on their mat for the duration of the workout. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes will be available onsite. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to check-in and get set up on your mat. One Franklin Park is located at 6100 Tower Circle in Franklin, Tennessee and free parking is available to all guests. If you have questions or need additional information, email brentwood@barre3.com.

2020 Williamson County Virtual Fair
2020-08-07 08:00 - 2020-08-15 17:00 | TN
Williamson County Fair Offers 9 Days of Virtual Fair Fun
Visit the Williamson County Fair website daily to enjoy “nine days of virtual fun” Friday, August 7 – Saturday, August 15, 2020! The virtual fair will include educational videos, family-friendly activities available for download, daily contests, and a look back at past years’ entertainment and performances! Visit website for exact event times.

Free Barre3 Summer Park Series
2020-08-12 18:30 - 19:15 | One Franklin Park, 6100 Tower Circle, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Outdoor Events in Franklin, TN
If you’re looking to feel connected to community and soak up some summer sun Barre3 Brentwood is taking their signature 45-minute class outdoors every Wednesday in July + August at One Franklin Park. All classes are FREE and the only props needed are a mat, towel and water. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and enforced to ensure a safe and healthy experience for all guests. All participants will be socially distanced by 10 feet within the designated outdoor class location and will be asked to stay on their mat for the duration of the workout. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes will be available onsite. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to check-in and get set up on your mat. One Franklin Park is located at 6100 Tower Circle in Franklin, Tennessee and free parking is available to all guests. If you have questions or need additional information, email brentwood@barre3.com.

Vida-Flo Franklin Grand Opening!
2020-08-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Vida-Flo Franklin, 1201 Liberty Pike, Suite 102-B, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Vida-Flo Franklin, a hydration therapy clinic that helps people achieve the goal of a physically well-conditioned and healthy lifestyle, will open its newest location in Franklin, Tennessee on Saturday, Aug. 15. In celebration of the grand opening weekend, Vida-Flo Franklin is offering everyone a free B12 shot Saturday, Aug. 15.

Additionally, anyone who books a service throughout the grand opening weekend will be entered-to-win a free membership. The health + wellness studio has partnered with local businesses to offer exclusive giveaways and discounts. They are also offering founding memberships for either $59/month or $89/month, which can be purchased throughout the grand opening festivities. Ongoing, the hydration therapy clinic will offer a robust booking schedule to ensure everyone can prioritize their health, wellness and beauty throughout the year. The new location is located at 1201 Liberty Pike, Suite 102-B, Franklin, TN 37067. For more information, visit vidaflofranklin.com or call 615-840-6747.

Steak & Burger Dinner
2020-08-20 18:30 | TN
The 31st Annual Steak & Burger Dinner
We’ve been closely monitoring the evolving situation with COVID-19. And with that in mind this year our annual Steak & Burger Dinner and silent auction is now being held virtually on August 20th. Thanks to the generosity of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club BBQ Society, our Club members will still have the opportunity to enjoy Steak & Burger dinners and be entertained at our Clubhouses.
The Steak & Burger Dinner is Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee’s oldest and most time-honored tradition. This fundraiser is designed to honor Club members and engage supporters of our organization with the young people who benefit from their generosity. Our special guest this year is Former Tennessee Titan, Chris Hope. During the dinner we will award the “Ed Moody Award of Excellence”. This award recognizes an individual who has made a lasting impact with the Franklin and Fairview Boys & Girls Clubs and the Williamson County community. This year’s “Ed Moody Award of Excellence” recipient will be the Franklin Noon Rotary Club.
For more information, please contact Denise Carothers at dcarothers@bgcmt.org or 615-628-8188.
Individual tickets are $100 to attend the event. All attendees will receive a virtual cookbook. Reserve your seat now! Check payments may be mailed to Boys & Girls Club Po Box 1084 Franklin, TN 37065.
Please see website.

Watermelon Festival
2020-08-22 08:00 - 13:00 | Franklin Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Watermelon Festival in Downtown Franklin Sponsored by AlphaGraphics of Franklin
The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a big, juicy sweet seed-spittin’ fun day for the whole family! The games for the kids and adults, includes the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. Don’t miss the wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon!

Members-Only Book Sale - Williamson County Public Library
2020-09-11 10:00 - 2020-09-12 13:00 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
FRANKLIN, TN – For the first time ever, Friends of the Williamson County Public Library (Friends) are holding a Members-Only Book Sale. With the cancellation of the May and August sales, this is a great opportunity to stock up on your favorite books and update your library.
The sale will be held at the library’s main branch, on Friday, September 11, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The address is 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064. Due to the smaller space, only our best books will be available, and we will not end the sale with the usual $5 bag sale.
“Friends members only are allowed at the sale, although anyone can become a member at the door,” said David Miller, Friends Fundraising Chair and Vice President. “This is a unique opportunity to purchase some of the latest best-selling books in great condition. Categories include fiction, non-fiction, children’s and young adult, as well as history, biography, cookbooks, and many more categories all at bargain prices.”
Following State COVID-19 regulations, only 10 shoppers will be allowed in the room at a time, and masks are mandatory. Membership and cashier stations will be behind plexiglass, and hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the sale.
Friends Book Store
While at the library, step into the newly expanded Friends’ Book Store with more shelves, books, and aisle space. “New books are added weekly,” Miller said. “We just increased our shelf space giving readers more choices, with books bargain-priced. If you can’t make the book sale, stop by the book store to stock up.” Prices range from 50 cents to $3.
Memberships Extended
Friends is also running a one-time offer, due to COVID-19, and extending membership benefits through December 31, 2021 by joining now. Regularly, membership is valid from January to December, but this offer extends membership by five months for anyone who joins after August 1, 2020. Individual membership is $15, and Family membership is $25.
Book Donations
Friends also accepts book donations to support their book sale. Small book donations, up to two bags, can be dropped off at the library during normal hours. Large donations are accepted on Saturdays, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, through August 29, 2020.
“Last year, Friends donated $50,000 to WCPL for the purchase of books and other resources in a supplement to funds received from the county,” said Mary Herring, Friends President. “The library counts on this donation from Friends to meet the demands for new books. “With COVID-19, fundraising efforts have been diminished so we are reaching out to the community to please consider donating.”

20th Annual Main Event - Cancelled
2020-09-11 17:30 - 23:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
2020 EVENTS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Please CLICK HERE for 2021 information.
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A Vintage Affair invites you to go back in time on September 11th for THE Roaring Twenties celebration of the year.

This year will mark A Vintage Affair’s 20th year of supporting Williamson County organizations that dedicate their time and hearts to helping women and children in need. We are celebrating this milestone in true 20s fashion. Dust off your dancing shoes, pinstripes, and pearls, and join us as we toast to this momentous occasion. We look forward to celebrating with you on Friday, September 11th, in Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin.
Come early and experience our Speakeasy VIP Pre-Party at The Blockhouse. Guests are invited to enjoy champagne, select wines, signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, fine cigars, and early access to our premier silent auction.
The party will continue with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. for General Admission to The Main Event. Guests will enjoy food from local vendors, a variety of wine and bourbon tastings, exquisite desserts and a champagne tower. The night will feature silent, live, and wine auctions, and The Top Tier Band will keep you on the dance floor until the evening ends. This is sure to be a night full of bee’s knees entertainment that would impress Jay Gatsby himself.
This is a 21 & up event. Gatsby/Roaring Twenties style attire is encouraged, but not required.
“Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” – F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
We hope to see you there!
Speakeasy VIP Pre-Party Tickets (includes The Main Event) – $150
Main Event Tickets – $100
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

25th Annual Chukkers for Charity - Cancelled
2020-09-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Riverview Farm, 1475 Moran Rd., Franklin, 37069, United States
The annual Chukkers for Charity polo match, benefiting Rochelle Center and Saddle Up!, has been cancelled due to the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases throughout Williamson County.
Please click here for more information.
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Chukkers for Charity returns on Saturday, Sept 12 for the annual polo match held in Franklin, Tenn. This year’s theme, “Back in the Saddle,” will celebrate 25 years of fundraising and family fun at Riverview Farm. The event will offer tailgating spots on one side of the field and VIP cabanas for 10 guests on the other side to create a traditional polo atmosphere. Chukkers for Charity is the largest polo event in Tennessee. This year, respecting the need for social distancing and CDC guidelines, we are changing the event format and field location.

THE FANTASTICKS - Virtual Show
2020-09-25 19:00 - 2020-09-27 19:00 | TN
Source One Five Presents: The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. The narrator, El Gallo, asks you to use your imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic.
Source One Five has taken the show VIRTUAL! Grab a front-row seat as Source One Five brings the longest-running musical directly into your home! This filmed production of The Fantasticks will be available for streaming September 25th, 26th & 27th at 7:00pm CST.
Check out the trailer here: ​https://vimeo.com/458647343
Grab your front row seat at ​www.sourceonefive.com/thefantasticks
For more information regarding performances and all the happenings at Source One Five, visit our website at ​www.sourceonefive.com​. To reach us directly, please email ​contact@sourceonefive.com

2020 Franktown Open Hearts Annual Dinner
2020-09-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
FRANKTOWN OPEN HEARTS TO HOST “WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER” VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 FROM 7:00- 8 PM CST
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION GOES LIVE ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Franktown Open Hearts “We’re In This Together” Annual Fundraising Dinner goes virtual. Franktown serves approximately 170 school-age children, living in government-subsidized or low-income housing. They provide a nutritious meal, educational programming, and character-building activities to school-age children weekday afternoons/evenings during the school year; weekdays during the summer months; along with vocational training and experiences on Saturdays throughout the year. Since COVID-19 set in, Franktown has seen a tremendous increase in need – especially with food! We typically serve over 10,000 meals to our children each year.
When schools closed in March, Franktown stepped in to fill that gap, and served over 5,000 meals in that nine-week period alone! And during this time that demand was at an all-time high, Franktown experienced a decrease in budgeted income – including loss of individual, corporate, and church support.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST . Silent Auction goes LIVE! on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
ABOUT FRANKTOWN OPEN HEARTS
Founded in 2005, Franktown Open Hearts was originally established to serve children in the inner-city communities of Franklin, TN. Because Franklin and Williamson County are recognized as one of the most affluent areas in the state of Tennessee, most people don’t even realize public housing developments exist in this area. This results in the residents, and particularly the youth, being underserved with regards to social and academic resources.
Franktown Open Hearts provides a nutritious meal, educational programming, and character-building activities to school-age children weekday afternoons/evenings during the school year; weekdays during the summer months; along with vocational training and experiences on Saturdays throughout the year.

A TENNESSEE WEEKEND - AMY GRANT - Rescheduled
2020-10-02 17:00 - 2020-10-04 13:00 | The Factory at Franklin – Jamison Hall, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Event formerly schedule for October 2-4, 2020 has been rescheduled to October 1-3, 2021.
Please CLICK HERE for information on the 2021 event.
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A TENNESSEE WEEKEND with AMY GRANT by AG TOURS INC
Amy Grant is inviting all of her friends BACK for a very special TENNESSEE WEEKEND October 2-4, 2020.

About this Event

Amy Grant is inviting all of her friends BACK for a very special TENNESSEE WEEKEND October 2-4, 2020.
The weekend will be full of concerts, activities, and fun like only Amy and her friends can create.
YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE SERVED BY SEVERAL NON-PROFITS THAT AMY IS ABLE TO DONATE USE OF HER FARM TO THROUGHOUT EVERY YEAR. 100% OF PROCEEDS RAISED THROUGH THIS EVENT WILL BE INVESTED INTO MAKING AMY’S FARM MORE ACCESSIBLE TO VARIOUS NON-PROFITS THROUGHOUT NASHVILLE – WE LOOK FORWARD TO TELLING YOU MORE ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT IS HAPPENING AT THE FARM WHEN YOU GET HERE!
Current Schedule and Details (subject to change – full weekend pass required to attend any / all sessions):
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 (all activities at Jamison Hall in The Factory; Franklin, TN):

2 to 5 pm: Check in at The Factory’s Jamison Hall.
3 to 5 pm: Photos with Amy (Group 1)
6 to 7 pm: Doors Open to Jamison Hall / Mix & Mingle with Appetizers
7 pm to ???: Concert with Amy Grant & Band
Late Night (following concert): Club Amy (D.J. spinning dance and club versions of Amy’s biggest hits mixed with other favorites as Amy, guests, and friends enjoy each other’s company)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3:

10 am to 10 pm: The Day (and evening) at Amy’s Farm.

ABOUT THE DAY AT THE FARM: We are going to call this day BAREFOOT AT THE FARM as most of the activities (other than the music and food) are going to be brought to you by Amy’s friends BAREFOOT REPUBLIC. Amy hosts several weekends at her farm for various non-profits every year so we want you to experience the types of fun and activities that the kids and attendees get to do at her farm. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to the farm (Farm address and admittance instructions will be sent to ticket holders in August 2020).

FOOD AT THE FARM: Lunch and dinner will be served picnic style and we will have options for most dietary needs – all food and standard beverages are included (guests who have specific dietary concerns may need to bring meal alternatives).

MUSIC AT THE FARM: Amy will host music and friends throughout the day at her farm and will end the night with a very special “Songwriters Round” the likes that can only happen in Nashville.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 (all activities at Jamison Hall in The Factory; Franklin, TN):

8 am to 10 am: Photos with Amy (Second Half)
10:30 am to 12 pm: Sunday with Amy
12:30 pm: Event Ends

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SPECIAL ADD-ON DAY: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1: WORKDAY WITH AMY
(Workday passes are now sold out)
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DO YOU WANT TO ATTEND THE WEEKEND FOR FREE?
HAVE YOU EVER RUN A HALF MARATHON or 5K?
ARE YOU A RUNNER? (No… You can walk the races too)…

For the last 5+ years Amy has hosted a few weeks of BAREFOOT REPUBLIC CAMP at her farm. It’s a summer camp program that focuses on cultivating Christ-centered relationships between individuals and families from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Every year Amy hosts BAREFOOT AT THE FARM and we want more and more students to be able to attend, who otherwise couldn’t. SOOOOOO… let’s do this together!
Last year one of Amy’s Team members, Derek, took part in a training program and ran a Half Marathon (prior to that he’d only run/walked some very slow 5ks) and with the help of several Friends-Of-Amy (FOA) members was able to raise over $10,000 toward the Barefoot Republic Scholarship fund – making it possible for over 40 kids to attend BAREFOOT AT THE FARM – who might otherwise not been able.
This year we want to do even more… So… we’ve decided to make a very special offer. Anyone who wants to participate in the Rock-N-Roll Music City Marathon with our team and can raise a minimum of $1,500 will get a FREE weekend pass.
And the best part is you can do the race anywhere, so even if you can’t make it to Nashville to participate with the team, you can do it in your own hometown.
If you are interested please email derek@themwsgroup.com – he will provide you with more details and will explain how this will work.
Fundraising / Training will begin November 1st and we will run on Saturday, April 25th.
Amy will not be able to do the run with us this year, but she is looking forward to cheering on all participants.
The minimum distance for participation on the team will be a 5K (3.1 miles)… Derek will run the half marathon here in Nashville (13.1 miles)… of course marathoners can do the full 26.2 mile course… but we may look at you like you’re a little crazy!
Again… email derek@themwsgroup.com to be added to the team.
ALL Persons who successfully complete their fundraising and a race, whether here in Nashville or “virtually” in their hometown will receive an autographed TEAM AMY / RUN BAREFOOT MEDAL (in addition to their TENNESSEE WEEKEND PASS FOR FREE.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR ALL EVENT PASSES:

Guests are responsible for their own overnight accommodations and all of their own local transportation to all points during the TENNESSEE WEEKEND with AMY GRANT event (October 2-4, 2020).
Persons purchasing a Weekend Pass will need to arrive for check-in to JAMISON HALL at The Factory in Franklin, TN between 3 pm and 6 pm on Friday, October 2, 2020 (230 Franklin Road; Franklin, TN).
Detailed weekend and event instructions will be emailed to all Weekend Pass purchasers by Friday, July 31, 2020.
All guests should plan to arrive for check-in in Franklin, TN on Friday, October 2, 2020 between 3 pm and 6 pm.
The final event will end before 12:30 pm on Sunday, October 4, 2020 (if flying in we don’t recommend scheduling an outbound flight before 2:30 pm).
Any questions can be emailed to derek@themwsgroup.com and he will assist you.
Cancellations and Refunds: Once a ticket is purchased there are fees associated with your ticket. Guests needing to cancel a ticket must email derek@themwsgroup.com in order to request.
Refund / Cancellation schedule: Before January 31, 2020 = Refunds up to 75% available; Between February 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020 = Refunds up to 50% available; After June 1st = No Refunds available.

9th Annual Great Futures Gala
2020-10-02 17:30 - 21:30 | Omni Hotel, 250 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
As their largest fundraiser, the Great Futures Gala supports the more than 4,700 kids they serve annually at their eleven Boys & Girls Clubs across Middle Tennessee.
When you attend the Great Futures Gala, you experience an evening of Hollywood glamour and fine dining. You enjoy a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience and are given the opportunity to participate in a live and silent auction of more than 200 items – from Nashville-made products to international trips. Throughout the night, you will also meet the kids you are supporting. With over 700 notable guests, our Gala is truly a night to remember!
Date: Friday, October 2nd, 2020
Time: 5:00 PM: Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction; 6:30 PM: Dinner & Program Begins
Location: Omni Hotel, located at 250 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Dress: Business or Cocktail Attire
The 2020 celebrity guest is music icon, R&B legend, and Boys & Girls Clubs’ alumnus SMOKEY ROBINSON. During the course of his 50-year career in music, Robinson has accumulated more than 4,000 songs to his credit and continues to thrill sold-out audiences around the world with his high tenor voice, impeccable timing, and profound sense of lyric. Smokey and his band will put on a show you’ll never forget!
For sponsorship information and benefits, please contact Jennifer Wheeler, Chief Development Officer, at jwheeler@bgcmt.org, or view the sponsorship packet here. To donate items to the auction, or to get more information about the auction, please contact jwheeler@bgcmt.org.

Fall Color Hikes
2020-10-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Outdoor Activities in Brentwood
Fall Color Hikes – Adults Only
Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and November 14
9:30 am
Cost: $12/hiker
Fall is upon us! Led by veteran trail guides, Denis Lovell and Richard Hitt, you’ll follow the progression of fall at Owl’s Hill. This series of guided walks is just for adults. Walks begin promptly at 9:30; reservations required. Cameras and binoculars welcome. Register for hike!

Family Camp Out
2020-10-03 17:00 - 2020-10-04 08:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Outdoor Family Activities in Brentwood at Owl’s Hill!
For one night ONLY, Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary opens its gates for a family overnight camping experience. Bring your OWN tent (please eat dinner prior to arrival OR bring your dinner to eat at Owl’s Hill).
Activities Include:
* Marshmallow Roast
* Owl Presentation
* Guided Night Hike
* Take Home Craft
* Light Breakfast in the Morning
Please note: we are a rustic outdoor facility. The portable restrooms will be open and a handwashing station available for use.
Saturday, October 3rd – Sunday, October 4th
Check In / SetUp: 5 pm
Programming Begins at 6pm
Check Out / Breakdown: 8:30 am
$65 / Tent (up to 4 family members per tent; 10′ x 20′ tent space)

BEAKER STREET BLUES BAND
2020-10-03 19:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) is proud to host another evening of live entertainment at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, in Franklin, Tennessee. On Saturday, October 3, 2020, the Beaker Street Blues Band will take to the stage to present an array of blues music from the old blues masters; arrangements from today’s modern bluesmen; rhythm and blues standards of the ’60s; and music from some of Britain’s most iconic blues/rock groups. The band’s chemistry is indisputable as they take the audience on an energetic ride through the twists and turns of America’s rich blues history. Show time is 7:00 p.m., with lobby and house doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for General Admission and $15 for Seniors, ages 55 and up. Theatre operations and seating will be limited to meet social distancing requirements. Tickets and additional information are available at www.wcpactn.com.
The Beaker Street Blues Band, sometimes referred to as simply “Beaker Street” is a group of seasoned professional musicians based in Nashville. They are dedicated to not only the preservation of the blues but also music influenced by the blues. Beaker Street’s secret sauce has been their ability to present traditional blues in a masterful way and with showmanship that entertains audiences from the first note to the last. Their set list includes music from Ray Charles, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Edgar Winter, Bobby Blue” Bland, Cream, Joe Cocker, Steve Winwood, Muddy Waters, Greg Allman, The Marshall Tucker Band and New Orleans own Dr. John and Louis Prima just to name a few.
The Beaker Street Blues Band’s members have performed and recorded with some of the music industry’s most iconic acts including James Brown, Steppenwolf, Roy Orbison and Steve Winwood.
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The Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park is a part of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, a public organization benefitting the community. For additional information, visit www.wcpactn.com. You may also receive information about events and productions at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center by “liking” or following @wcpactn on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Information on all other department programs can be found at www.wcparksandrec.com or by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

Native Plant Sale
2020-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us in Brentwood for a native plant sale in collaboration with the Middle Tennessee Wild Ones Chapter. Proceeds from the day’s sales will benefit Owl’s HIll Nature Sanctuary and Middle Tennessee Wild Ones.
Saturday, October 10
10am -12pm
$5/person
Event details are below.

The Grape Stomp Festival - Cancelled
2020-10-10 16:00 - 20:00 | TN
The 2020 Event Has Been Cancelled
CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON 2021
The Grape Stomp Festival is a famously fun event and a highlight of things to do in Williamson County, year in and out. This annual festival takes place in the fall, bringing all supporters of A Vintage Affair together for an exciting and unforgettable day! There’s no other charity event where teams and attendees enjoy food and wine tastings throughout the day listening to upbeat music and watching grapes get pulverized by feet — all in the name of raising money for women and children. Hilarious team costumes and friendly local faces make this an event unlike every other.

Pumpkin Painting on the Patio
2020-10-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Americana Taphouse, 94 East Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us on Sunday, October 11th from 2 – 5pm for a socially-distanced pumpkin painting party in conjunction with Downtown Franklin’s Paint the Town Orange celebration!
For just $10, we’ll provide the pumpkin and all of the painting supplies needed for your best seasonal masterpiece!
Tickets are available on Eventbrite at: pumpkin-painting-on-the-patio.eventbrite.com
We’ll also be offering happy hour specials to attendees during this time, including half off apps, $5 mules and glasses of A. Marshall house wines, and $2 off draft beers.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Advance registration is highly recommended due to capacity restrictions. Time slots are limited to 45 minutes in order to socially distance attendees.
Tickets are listed per pumpkin rather than guest count. If you would like to paint two pumpkins, please purchase two tickets during your desired time slot.

Gilda's Club Classic Golf Tournament
2020-10-12 10:30 | The Golf Club of Tennessee, 1000 Golf Club Drive, Kingston Springs, TN, 37082, United States
Presented by Gilda’s Club Nashville at The Golf Club of Tennessee, Kingston Springs TN

Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, a non-profit dedicated to providing social and emotional support to anyone impacted by cancer, will host its annual Gilda’s Club Classic. To be held at the prestigious Golf Club of Tennessee in Kingston Springs – one of America’s 50 Greatest Golf Retreats – the event is in its fourteenth year and sells out on a regular basis.
According to event organizers, Gilda’s Golf Classic will kick-off at 10:30am on Monday, October 12 with player check-in, the opening of the driving range, and lunch. A shotgun start will follow at noon, along with a post-tournament cocktail reception at 4:30pm, and an awards dinner and program at 5pm.
To learn more about hole and team sponsorship opportunities, contact Hayley Levy at hayley@gildasclubmiddletn.org or (615) 329-1124.
To learn more about Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, visit https://www.gildasclubmiddletn.org/.

17th Annual Literary Award Weekend
2020-10-14 10:00 - 22:00 | Virtual
Join the Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF) for a series of virtual events to celebrate the 17th Annual Literary Award Weekend, which will be chaired by Wanda Lyle and Gail Williams and serve as the beginning of a yearlong community engagement celebration of Literacy as the Great Equalizer highlighting NPLF’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through the support and promotion of NPL’s life-changing literacy programs. Nashville is first invited to attend the free Virtual Public Lecture the morning of Saturday, Nov. 14, featuring a virtual live stream montage of stories about the Library’s impact on diverse families across Nashville, each individually introduced by select local authors, including Ruta Sepetys, Higgins Bond and Jamie Sumner, as well as Nashville Reads author Yuyi Morales. This virtual event will also serve as the platform to announce the yearlong activities that will incorporate engagement with two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead, who will be honored at the 2021 Literary Award Weekend. In the evening, the annual Literary Award Gala, presented by UBS, will be celebrated as a Stay-at-Home-Gala through hosted in-home parties around town. These smaller gatherings will allow patrons to safely celebrate the successes of NPLF and NPL with a few friends or from the comfort of their own couch and will feature a one-hour, fully produced program filled with inspirational library stories, special appearances from past Literary Awards honorees, surprise guests and more. To learn more about or to participate in the Virtual Public Lecture or Stay-at-Home-Gala, visit www.nplf.org/gala.
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Ratified! Tennessee Votes for Women
2020-10-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Brentwood Country Club, 5123 Country Club Dr., Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
We will have door prizes, a Suffrage hat contest (men’s hats included), heavy appetizers, cash bar, photo op with old T-model Ford, vendors with holiday merchandise for sale, and more. Come and join us in celebrating 100 years for women’s right to vote!

Flashlight Nights in Oaklands Mansion
2020-10-17 19:00, 2020-10-30 19:00 | Oaklands Mansion, 900 N Maney Ave., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Explore Murfreesboro’s most mysterious mansion after dark. These special nighttime tours will feature some of the unusual and creepy details and characteristics of the over 200-year-old house while it is decorated for the Halloween season. As the doors creak open to reveal the town’s spookiest historic home, the ghosts and goblins are waiting to welcome you to Oaklands Mansion.
As you explore the dark corners and dimly lit parlors, you will find unusual and curious items. For your safety, please bring your own flashlight. These special evening openings of the mansion will take place on October 17, 24, 30 & 31, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. with admission of $15 for adults and students ages 12 & up and $10 for children ages 6-11.
In order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all tickets must be purchased in advance at oaklandsmansion.org. There are a limited number of tickets available for each night. When purchasing your tickets you will also be required to reserve your time. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Be prepared to show proof of payment at check-in. All visitors and staff members are required to wear masks and are asked to follow all state, local and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19.
Adult Admission (ages 12 & up) $15
Student Admission (ages 6-11) $10
Children ages 5 & under are free.
Flashlight Nights is sponsored in part by Susan and Royce Taylor, Amanda and Senator Shane Reeves, and Vision Building Services.
When your flashlight tour is over, if you dare, take a walk on the dimly lit trails of the wetlands and see the dark reflections of Maney Spring.
For your safety, Oaklands’ main drive will be closed. Parking will be located at Oaklands Park Picnic Pavilion, 427 Roberts Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37130.
Limited tickets are available only at oaklandsmansion.org. Find Oaklands Mansion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Vida-Flo Franklin’s Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
2020-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Vida-Flo Franklin, 1201 Liberty Pike, Suite 102-B, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Vida-Flo Franklin – a pioneer in the IV Hydration and Vitamin Infusion industry – is celebrating their recent opening in Williamson County with a community-wide event on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The afternoon will kick-off with remarks from the Williamson Chamber, followed by free B12 shots and specially priced services from the hydration therapy business. There will also be samples and giveaways from local health and wellness partners like Juice Bar Franklin, and more! Stop by anytime from 4-6 pm to celebrate with Vida-Flo, or book an appointment by visiting their website!
