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Strings & Stories: An Intimate Night of Songwriters' Tales
2017-02-25 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Green’s Grocery in Leipers Fork will hold the 7th Annual Strings & Stories: An Intimate Night of Songwriters’ Tales on Saturday, February 25th with acclaimed songwriter and Nashvillian Barry Dean as the host and headliner. Singer-songwriters belong on the stage sharing their craft, and that is exactly where you will find Dean and Friends as they share the stories behind some of country music’s favorite songs in the intimate Green’s Grocery setting at 4345 Old Hillsboro Road in Leipers Fork. The fundraiser event, benefiting High Hopes Development Center which provides education and therapy to children with special needs, will begin at 6:00pm and include dinner by Red Pony, wine by Del Rio Wine & Spirits, beer by Czann’s Brewery, and dessert and coffee by Frothy Monkey.
Barry Dean, who has a personal connection to High Hopes, has written No. 1 Country Music hits “Pontoon” and “Day Drinking”, both recorded by Little Big Town, as well as songs for many other top country artists including Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes, Tim McGraw, and Brett Eldredge, to name a few. Dean has also had songwriting success beyond the realm of country music for artists including Ingrid Michaelson and Brandon Heath. The evening will feature “God’s Will”, written by Dean and recorded by Martina McBride, with signed lyrics up for auction.
For More Information: http://www.highhopesforkids.org/news-events-2/strings-stories/
Purchase Tickets: http://www.highhopesforkids.org/strings-stories-tickets-donations-sponsorships/
Organization: High Hopes Development Center
Contact: Kathy Morrison
Email: kmorrison@highhopesforkids.org
Phone: (615) 550-1451

Ruthie Foster Trio
2017-02-25 20:00
Ruthie Foster Trio – The Franklin Theatre
Award-winning Ruthie Foster, has been traveling the globe entertaining audiences with her combustible mix of gospel, blues, jazz, folk and soul. Having been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin, she has earned multiple Grammy Award nominations, six consecutive Blues Music Awards, an Austin Music Award for Best Female Vocalist and a Living Blues Critics’ Award for Female Blues Artist of the Year.
This past year, Foster continued to travel the globe mesmerizing audiences, and was awarded the 2016 Blues Music Award Winner – Koko Taylor Award for Traditional Female Artist of the Year.
2016 has been a busy year as Foster has been traveling with her show from US, Italy, Germany, Spain and Cuba….
In 2016, she was the eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

The Elephant Man
2017-02-26 14:00
Studio Tenn – The Elephant Man By Bernard Pomerance
Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin – February 16 – 26, 2017
This Tony Award-winning drama is based on the true life of Joseph (“John”) Merrick, a medical mystery of Victorian England who toured Europe as a freak show attraction. His shocking disfigurement afforded him little social contact, apart from the gawking of onlookers indulging their own morbid curiosity. When an esteemed doctor takes Merrick into his care, he begins to see past the Elephant Man’s unsightliness, discovering a remarkable intellect, heart and hunger for human connection. The role of Merrick calls for his malformation to be conveyed through the actor’s physicality, without the aid of makeup or prosthetics—a poignant allusion to what lies below the surface.

Open House - Riverfront Planning Study
2017-02-27 11:30 - 13:00
The Public is Invited to two Open Houses for Riverfront Planning Study – February 27, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM AND ALSO 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
February 27, City Hall
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The City of Franklin will hold two open house style meetings, on February 27, 2017, for the Harpeth Riverfront. The Riverfront Planning Study will help identify the challenges, opportunities, and perspectives associated with a potential river walk and potential future development within the floodplain between Pinkerton Park and Bicentennial Park. The schedule is as follows:
LOCATION: City Hall, 109 3rd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, Open house will be held in the hallways
DATE: February 27, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM AND ALSO 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The purpose of these sessions will be to solicit and collect opinion, feedback, and suggestions from the general public regarding their desired vision for downtown Franklin along the Harpeth River.
If you have any questions about this meeting, or require special assistance to participate, please contact Milissa Reierson, (615) 550-6629 or milissa.reierson@franklintn.gov.

Women, Wine, and Wood!
2017-02-28 18:00 - 21:00
DIY a Wood Sign at Craft Love Franklin!

You need a night out with some girlfriends! Come relax with a bottle of wine and hammer out those midweek stresses while you create a wood sign for your home. With over 40 project designs to choose from there’s a DIY wood sign for every home and every style. Our instructor-led classes include all tools and supplies necessary for you to create and take home your own custom wood sign.
Event details are below.

Gateway Chamber Orchestra Celebrating Nature’s Beauty
2017-03-01 19:30
As the 2016-17 season concludes, set sail with the Gateway Chamber Orchestra on a captivating musical journey. Celebrating the scenic beauty of Tennessee, John Luther Adam’s Become River takes you downstream to be enthralled by Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, which heralds the arrival of summer.

George Butterworth – The Banks of Green Willow
John Luther Adams – Become River
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 6 in F “Pastoral”

About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Conducted by Gregory Wolynec, the GCO was formed in 2008 and is recognized as one of the leading new American ensembles. Comprised of professional musicians from Middle Tennessee and beyond, the GCO specializes in presenting traditional masterworks, overlooked treasures, and contemporary American compositions. The GCO’s recordings have received critical acclaim in publications such as the American Record Guide and Fanfare Magazine. Engaging 5,000 Middle Tennessee students annually with classical music through free performances, innovative educational outreach, and interactive Children’s Concerts, the GCO is committed to building new audiences for tomorrow. Visit GatewayChamberOrchestra.com to learn more.

Presented by The Gateway Chamber Orchestra

Altan
2017-03-01 20:00
Altan – The Franklin Theatre
In the last dozen years, no traditional Irish band has had a wider impact on audiences and music lovers throughout the world than Altan. They have moved audiences from Donegal to Tokyo to Seattle with their heartwarming, dynamic live performances and with their exquisitely produced, award-winning recordings that range from the most touching old Irish songs to hard-hitting reels and jigs
Throughout their career, Altan has shown unwavering commitment to bringing the beauty of traditional music to contemporary audiences, particularly that of the Donegal fiddlers and singers. On their new album, The Widening Gyre (2015 Compass Record), Altan explores and celebrates the musical connection between the traditional music of Ireland and the roots and bluegrass music from their across the pond cousin.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Nashville Lawn & Garden Show
2017-03-02 10:00 - 2017-03-04 20:00, 2017-03-05 10:00 - 17:00
Nashville Lawn & Garden Show – 2017 Dates, Theme
Show times are: Thursday – Saturday, 10a.m. – 8p.m.; Sunday 10a.m. – 5p.m.
The Nashville Lawn & Garden Show will return to The Fairgrounds Nashville on Thursday, March 2, through Sunday, March 5, 2017. The four-day, indoor Show will celebrate Plant a Forest: Gardening for the Future with garden displays, lectures, vendors, floral designs, and some special features for children.
“With this year’s show, we will showcase the traditional gardens our visitors have come to love, in addition to new ideas in sustainability, gardening for those living in urban areas, and even ways in which our next generation can become involved in gardening, recycling, and preserving the landscape,” said Randall Lantz, co-manager of the Nashville Lawn & Garden Show. “We look forward to welcoming everyone to the 2017 Show.”
The centerpiece of the Nashville Lawn & Garden Show is the walk-through, interactive garden displays from some of Middle Tennessee’s top landscape and gardening companies. An extensive schedule of free lectures from guest experts and the Davidson County Master Gardeners are offered each day on a variety of topics ranging from beekeeping to edible gardens. For shoppers and green thumbs alike, the Marketplace is filled with more than 150 vendors with 250 exhibit booths offering of a variety of plants, seeds, home décor, gardening equipment, books, and free advice for your next gardening project. The region’s top floral designers showcase their talents in the floral design gallery.
Now in its 28th year, the Nashville Lawn & Garden show is Tennessee’s largest and most popular annual gardening event. More than 18,000 people from around the mid-south region visit the Show each year. The family friendly Show is indoors and is fully handicapped accessible. On-site parking is available and shuttles are provided. The Fairgrounds Nashville is located at 500 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville, TN.
The Nashville Lawn & Garden Show, the largest annual horticultural event in Tennessee, features live gardens, free lectures, a vendor marketplace, floral design gallery and special events including demonstrations, wine tastings, and children’s activities. For tickets and additional information, please visit www.nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com.

Book Sale
2017-03-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2017-03-03 09:00 - 16:30, 2017-03-04 09:00 - 16:30, 2017-03-05 13:00 - 16:30
Events in Franklin, TN
Friends of WC Library Book Sale
Open to General Public March 3, 4, 5, 2017 – Members Only Preview Sale March 2nd
The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will hold their first book sale of 2017 on March 3rd, 4th & 5th, Friday, Saturday 9am – 4:30pm & Sunday all day bag sale 1pm-4:30pm. The Members Only Preview Sale will be on Thursday evening March 2nd from 5-7pm.
We will have literally thousands of new and used donated books for sale including paperbacks, hardcovers, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children, Teen & Young Adult books, Antique/Vintage books, Coffee table books, and various media items such as audio books, CD’s, and DVD’s. All books will be neatly sorted by subject and arranged by category. Prices range from 50-cents to $5.00 each, and there are no buyer restrictions. We accept cash, check, Visa & MasterCard.
Book Sale days & hours are as follows:
*Thursday, March 2 from 5-7pm Members Only Preview Sale – Memberships may be purchased at the door.
Friday, March 3rd – General Public from 9:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday, March 4th – General Public: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday, March 5th – General Public: 1:00pm – 4:30pm. All day Sunday $5 for a Bag of Books!
*If you would like to become a Friends member and take part in the Members Only Preview Sale, you can join at the door before or anytime during the book sale. Be one of the first book lovers to shop all our great books! As always, book dealers are also welcome.
*On Sunday, we will have a $5 Bag Sale all day for the general public. Bags will be provided, and you can fill as many bags as you like for only $5 each.
In 2016 Friends of WCPL donated over $20,000 to the Williamson County Public Library. We hope to exceed that amount in 2017. Proceeds from this sale, along with your generous donations, will go to fund The Friends of the Library which is dedicated to help support the Williamson County Public Library.

Music City Pickers Live
2017-03-02 19:00 - 20:30
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
With Kelsey Waters, Riley Weston & Tara Shannon

Charley Foundation – Ringside “A Fight For Kids”
2017-03-03 18:30
Charley Foundation – Ringside “A Fight For Kids” – Liberty Hall – The Factory at Franklin

What is “RINGSIDE: A Fight For Kids” 2017? Ringside is Nashville’s premier charity boxing event, benefiting multiple children’s charities in the Nashville area through the Charley Foundation. Join us for an action-packed evening of gourmet dining, live national music performances, surprise celebrity guests, an exciting live auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and the highlight of the evening five amateur fights sanctioned by USA Boxing.
Funds raised through Ringside: A Fight for Kids benefiting the Charley Foundation will provide assistance to disabled and underprivileged children served by medical, recreational and care groups throughout middle Tennessee.

Ringside: A Fight For Kids
2017-03-03 18:30
What is “RINGSIDE: A Fight For Kids” 2017? Ringside is Nashville’s premier charity boxing event, benefiting multiple children’s charities in the Nashville area through the Charley Foundation. Join us for an action-packed evening of gourmet dining, live national music performances, surprise celebrity guests, an exciting live auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and the highlight of the evening, 3 “Rumble on the Row” fights sanctioned by USA Boxing.
Funds raised through Ringside: A Fight for Kids benefiting the Charley Foundation will provide assistance to disabled and underprivileged children served by medical, recreational and care groups throughout middle Tennessee.

Street Corner Symphony
2017-03-03 20:00
Street Corner Symphony – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN
Street Corner Symphony is an a cappella group based out of Nashville, Tennessee. They became internationally known in 2010 after becoming runners up on Season 2 of NBC’s all vocal competition, The Sing-Off.
These southern gents quickly won over Sing-Off judges Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman, and Nicole Scherzinger and an NBC primetime audience after demonstrating their unique laid back, yet dynamic style of a cappella. The group consists of three brothers; Jeremy Lister, Jonathan Lister, and Richie Lister; along with Adam Chance, Kurt Zimmerman, and Mark McLemore. Five out of six members were raised the sons of ministers. Since their success on The Sing-Off, Street Corner Symphony has been making records and performing for audiences across the country and around the world.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

IHS Hounds for Habitat Dog Run
2017-03-04 09:00 - 12:00
Independence High School’s Habitat for Humanity club is hosting a 1.5 mile walk/run with dogs around our beautiful Indy campus in efforts to raise money for Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury! Sign up and bring your furry friends to join us for a morning filled with fun, food, and treats! The cost is only $15 per person, and each runner is allowed to have one pet participate with them at no extra charge. All All pets are welcome, however they must be on a leash. All sign-ups before February 7th will be guaranteed a race day t-shirt, so get your registration in early!
You’ll get to see lots of cute pups! All money raised goes to Habitat for Humanity of Williamson-Maury.
If you would be interested in sponsoring this event to help cover the cost of some of the expenses, please email ihshabitatrun@gmail.com. Your business logo or family name will appear on our race day t-shirt.

4th Annual Williamson County Schools Fine Arts Festival
2017-03-04 10:00 - 17:00

Taste of Williamson
2017-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
Taste of Williamson, presented by Nissan, is an annual favorite of the local and regional community. Features our area’s best restaurants, caterers and hotels offering tastes of their specialties to benefit United Way of Williamson County. Guests will meet chefs, sip their favorite beverages, taste great foods and enjoy musical entertainment as they stroll from station to station.
Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door
www.TasteOfWilliamson.com
For additional information, please contact United Way of Williamson County at 615-771-2312 or email cstewart@uwwc.org to let us know you’d like to buy tickets or participate as a restaurant.
Restaurant Week: March 6 – 11, 2017. Bring your ticket stub to receive 10% off at participating locations.

Sunday With Friends
2017-03-05 14:00 - 16:00
You and your family are invited to the Belk store in Cool Springs Galleria for an afternoon of fun and refreshments to support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Get in a vacation frame of mind with fun activities for boys and girls—and a few adults will enjoy, too!
Tickets include activities, refreshments and fun take-away items to enjoy on your spring break. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

10th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends
2017-03-06 19:00
10th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends – The Franklin Theatre

The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund presents the 10th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends, an intimate evening hosted by Storme Warren with special guest performances by: Randy Houser, Charlie Worsham, Lit, Chris Janson, LOCASH, Jamie O’Neal and more to be announced!
Proceeds benefit the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, helping overlooked and underprivileged youth by motivating them in school and in life. Jeffrey Steele and family created the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee after Steele’s 13-year-old son passed away January 28, 2007 in a tragic accident. Steele and his family are very involved with this program, which has already made a significant impact on its participants.

Changing Lives by Making Waves
2017-03-07 07:30
Changing Lives by Making Waves – Fundraising Breakfast
Join us at our annual Changing Lives by Making Waves Fundraising Breakfast one March 7, 2017. With your help, we can continue serving individuals with disabilities in our community and provide them the highest quality of life possible.
When: Tuesday, March 7, 2016 7:30-8:30am (registration begins at 7:00am)
Where: Franklin Marriott Cool Springs (700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin, TN 37067)
Cost: Free
Waves Mission
Empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to progress toward their full potential.

Senior Bingo Series
2017-03-07 14:00 - 15:30
Franklin Parks Department offers Senior Bingo
Cash prizes for winners!
The City of Franklin Parks Department will be offering its first Senior Bingo Series! Bingo will be played at the Eastern Flank Event Facility (1368 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin TN 37064) every Tuesday in March. Doors will open at 1:30 PM and bingo will be from 2 PM – 3:30 PM. Bingo cards and light refreshments will be provided. Come for one day or for the whole series!
Prizes will be given for each game winner. A $25.00 daily grand prize will be awarded. A $100.00 gift certificate will be awarded to the person who wins the most Bingo games throughout the March series. If there is a tie for the most games won, there will be a Bingo playoff game.
To reserve your spot in the Senior Bingo Series, contact the Parks Programming Office at 615.794.2103 or parksinfo@franklintn.gov. For additional information, visit the website at www.franklintn.gov/parks.

Wade Hayes Presents: 2nd Annual Country Hits Back
2017-03-07 19:00
Wade Hayes Presents: 2nd Annual Country Hits Back – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

Wade Hayes, acclaimed country hit maker, is hosting a benefit concert to support life changing research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

Randy Owen and Tracy Lawrence, will perform at this event. Randy, as a member of the group ALABAMA, has sold over 75 million records and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Also joining Hayes and Owen will be multiplatinum and ACM Award Winning artist Tracy Lawrence. Lawrence is best known for such timeless hits as “Time Marches On”, “Paint Me A Birmingham” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney.
Benefitting Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Tag by Swag Spring 2017 Sale
2017-03-08 09:00 - 2017-03-10 19:00
Join us for our Spring 2017 High-End Luxury Consignment Sale! You won’t want to miss these deals! You can register to consign or volunteer here: http://www.mysalemanager.net/g_mobconsignorlogin.aspx.
NEW Location in Downtown Franklin, TN!
1022 Columbia Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
(Next door to Our Thrift Store)
VIP Pre-Sale: Tuesday, March 7, 6-9 PM *Details below on how to get invited to this exclusive event!
Our Sale is Open to the Public:
Wednesday, March 8, 9-7 PM
Thursday, March 9, 9-7 PM
Friday, March 10, 9-7 PM
Saturday, March 11, 8-Noon (Many items discounted on this date!)
*Want to shop early? Consignors & Volunteers get to attend the VIP presale on Tuesday, March 7. If you are not consigning or volunteering & still want to shop early and get the BEST deals? You may purchase VIP tickets here: http://www.tagbyswag.com/shop-early.html
Also, Little Sprouts Upscale Children’s Consignment Sale will be there too for any mommas who need spring & summer clothes for your kiddos!
*Cash, Visa, MC, AMEX, and Discover Accepted (3% fee assessed for all credit card transactions). All sales final.

Hard Bargain Association Celebration Dinner
2017-03-09 18:00 - 21:00
The Hard Bargain Association Annual Celebration Dinner will take place on March 3 at the Factory in Liberty Hall.
CONTACT: 615.591.0504

Mom’s Night Out! Craft Love
2017-03-09 19:00 - 22:00
Mom’s Night Out! DIY a Wood Sign at Craft Love!

You need a night out with some girlfriends! Come relax with a bottle of wine and hammer out those midweek stresses while you create a wood sign for your home. With over 40 project designs to choose from there’s a DIY wood sign for every home and every style. Our instructor-led classes include all tools and supplies necessary for you to create and take home your own custom wood sign.

Nashville Home and Remodeling Expo
2017-03-10 10:00 - 21:00
A first-ever for the Nashville market, the Home Show offers thousands of products, decorating, construction and remodeling ideas for visitors to gather and compare.
Home enthusiasts will be connected to the most knowledgeable experts, first-to-market products and reliable services in a dynamic face-to-face environment.
Special Features include:
Habitat for Humanity – Marketplace Events has chosen Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville as the 2017 non-profit partner. Not only will the show educate visitors on the mission and purpose of Habitat for Humanity, it will also showcase the unique finds of Habitat’s ReStores, which are home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances and home accessories at a fraction of the retail price. Habitat’s large exhibit space at the show will allow attendees to learn about volunteer opportunities, engage with Habitat members and shop ReStore items.
Tiny Home Village – The Show will feature a Tiny Home Village, coordinated by Dale Geist of Tiny House Roadshow. Five tiny homes will be completely decorated – inside and out – with local landscapers adding their finishing touches around the homes.
Twisted Sisters – Saturday and Sunday, March 10 & 11
Identical twins Alana and Lex are the ultimate combination when it comes to real estate and home design. With realtor Alana’s endless knowledge of the housing market and designer Lex’s fearless creative style, these sisters are helping their clients renovate their homes into hot properties so they can sell them for a premium and move into their dream location. Alana and Lex are the stars of the upcoming HGTV show, Listed Sisters. Lex is the founder of LAVA Home Design and Alana is a partner.
Troy Dean Shafer – Sunday, March 12
Troy Dean Shafer is a Nashville-based contractor who, in addition to salvaging dozens of historic homes in the area, hosts “Nashville Flipped” on DIY. “Nashville Flipped” follows Troy and his team at what they do best: restoring historic Nashville homes to their original beauty. As part of his home renovation business, Troy does extensive research on the home’s history and incorporates his findings into the renovation.
Cambria
In need of some R&R? Cambria will feature a lounge area where attendees can sit, relax and reenergize before tackling another section of the show.
The Bold Experience Tour by Kohler
The Bold Experience Tour is a mobile cross-country experience showcasing the best of Kohler and Sterling products and technologies. Kohler believes in making every day easier and providing solutions that are quicker to install and proven to perform. Their highly innovative advancements bring functionality and style to every space and are a must-have product for every home. Kohler provides an experience unlike any other, setting high expectations and constantly raising the bar. Your bathroom dreams will come to life at this year’s Nashville Home and Remodeling Expo with Kohler’s mobile experience.
DATES & HOURS
Friday, March 10, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 12, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

2nd Annual Grassroots of Grassland
2017-03-10 20:00
2nd Annual Grassroots of Grassland is excited to showcase these very talented songwriters: Gordon Kennedy, Danny Flowers, Neil Medley, Jenny Gill, and Kelsey K!
