Toymania
2016-10-01 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
The TOYMANIA show will be held on Saturday October 1, 2016 in Jamison Hall at The Factory in Franklin from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. The address for The Factory is 230 Franklin Rd Franklin, TN 37064. Parking is FREE and admission to the show is $10.00. All veterans, active military, and children under 10 with a paid adult are FREE!!! For show and dealer information, contact 615-499-9750.

Grape Stomp Festival 2016
2016-10-01 14:00 - 18:00
Join A Vintage Affair for the annual Grape Stomp Festival 2016! It is sure to be an afternoon filled with music, food, libations, and more in an effort to give back to women and children in need of Williamson County. Get wrapped up in the friendly competition and hilarious team costumes to compete for awesome prizes! You don’t want to miss this wonderful chance to give back to the community!
For more information please visit Grape Stomp Festival 2016.

Shakespeare in Williamson County
2016-10-01 18:00, 2016-10-02 18:00
Shakespeare in Williamson County, at Academy Park in Franklin, TN
September 29 – October 2, 2016
Thursdays through Sunday
at Academy Park
$10 Suggested Donation
Shakespeare’s shortest and zaniest play gets a uniquely Nashville spin with original music by David Olney, Lari White, Stan Lawrence and Jack Kingsley. Set in an Ephesus that looks a lot like Nashville in the late 1960s, this family-friendly comedy will get your toes tapping and your belly laughing. Two sets of identical twins, a troupe of madcap characters and a kicking country band will make this one of the most memorable evenings you’ll have this summer.
Please see Shakespeare in Williamson County for more information.

27th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show
2016-10-02 08:00 - 16:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Williamson County Battlefield Region Antique Automobile Club of American (A.A.C.A.) Antique & Classic Car Show will take place on Sunday, October 2 at The Factory at Franklin, in downtown Franklin.

Sunday Polo in the Park
2016-10-02 11:45 - 14:15
Sunday Polo in the Park
October Series in the TSC Arena At Harlinsdale Farm

Sunday, October 2 (Nashville vs Louisville)
Sunday, October 9 (USA vs S.Africa Rematch)
Sunday, October 16 (Nashville vs Memphis)
Sunday, October 23 (University of KY Polo Team vs Franklin Polo Academy)

Schedule of Events

11:45 AM Gates Open
12:00PM Pre Game Franklin Polo Academy Match/ Polo Demonstration
12:30 PM Match Begins
1:15 PM Half Time Challenge
1:30 PM Second Half
2:15 PM Trophy Presentation

Alternating Kids Activities for Sunday Polo in the Park Series

Marco the Wooden Horse & Hitting Cage
Foot Mallet Area
Pony Rides
Meet the Franklin Polo Academy horses
Bounce House/Slide
Stick Horse Races

For more information please visit franklinpolo.com.

Heroes in Heels Fashion Show
2016-10-04 18:30 - 21:30
Maryland Farms YMCA – Heroes in Heels Fashion Show – Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin

Gary Force Acura Heroes in Heels Fashion Show 2016

Tuesday, October 4th
Breast Cancer Survivors Patients and Survivors will be strutting their stuff on the runway, wearing the latest fall fashions from Dillard’s to raise money for the Maryland Farms After Breast Cancer (ABC) Program. The 2016 Heroes in Heels is hosted by special guest Trisha Yearwood.
Itinerary:

6:30pm – Cocktail Hour
7:30pm – Fashion Show

Contact:
Ashlinn Dowling
615-737-2900 ext 72157
adowling@ymcamidtn.org
For more information and to purchase tickets see Heroes in Heels Fashion Show.

Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament
2016-10-05 11:30
Franklin Mayor Ken Moore is hosting the third annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at the Vanderbilt Legends Club. The tournament is being presented by Franklin Synergy Bank.
Moore is an avid golfer and is expected to have the chance to play with everyone in the tournament, which has a few spots remaining this year!
The tournament will begin with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, preceded by lunch from Jim N’ Nick’s BBQ starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Vanderbilt Legends golf pavilion. The day will wrap up with a dinner featuring a whole hog presentation by Jim N’ Nick’s, with the public invited to attend for $30 per person.
For more information please visit Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament.

Movie Night at Carnton
2016-10-07 18:30
Movie Night at Carnton: Field of Dreams – October 7, 2016
Watch a movie under the stars on the lawn at Carnton Plantation. Gates open at 5:30 and the movie starts at 6:30 (sunset). The cost is $5 for ages 5 and up. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and pack a picnic (excluding alcohol). Additionally, concessions and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on site.
Please visit Carnton Plantation for more information.

KT Tunstall
2016-10-07 20:00
KT Tunstall at The Franklin Theatre
Two years ago, KT Tunstall thought she was done with music. Not done as in she’d never again play guitar or sing, but done playing professionally, at least for the foreseeable future. “As an artist I feel like I died,” she says. “I didn’t want to do it anymore.” It had been ten years since she’d released her multi-platinum debut, ‘Eye To The Telescope’ (2004), and twenty-some years since she started playing gigs as a teenager back home in St. Andrews, Scotland.
Please see The Franklin Theatre for event information.

Coffee and Crafts!
2016-10-08 09:00 - 12:00
Craft Love Franklin – Coffee and Crafts in Franklin, TN
Join us in our workshop for coffee and crafts! We’ll provide the coffee and everything necessary to create your next home décor piece, all you need to bring is your creativity! Choose from over 20 wood signs to make in this class. Customize your piece to match your home décor or as the perfect gift to give.
Date Saturday, October 8, 2016
Time 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Class Type DIY Workshop
Price $65.00
Seats Available 17
107 Confederate Dr. Suite 1
Franklin, TN 37064

Touch a Truck - Thompson’s Station
2016-10-08 10:00 - 14:00
“TOUCH A TRUCK” IS SATURDAY
Free event tomorrow in Thompson’s Station
Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s annual “Touch a Truck” is Saturday, October 8! This free family friendly event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Thompson Station Church, 2604 Thompson Station Road and Columbia Pike. Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to look at, climb on and sound all the bells and whistles on nearly 30 different kinds of large scale construction and public service vehicles.
Kids can paint a toy vehicle to take home at the free craft tent, and families will enjoy a variety of entertainers on the performance stage, including musicians, magicians, and dancers! There will be free face painting and a raffle tent giving away lots of great prizes for the whole family, including cool items such as motorized kid’s vehicles and more! This is a great, hands-on opportunity for children and adults to explore all types of BIG vehicles. This event is for all ages to enjoy! Admission to the event is free; though cost is incurred for concessions from on-site food trucks. Rides on the D&H Railroad trackless train are just $1. Sponsors: The Children’s Academy and Sport Clips. Supporters: Premier Chiropractic, Lil’ Sluggers (LPG Sports Academy), Merle Norman, Hibbett Sports, Captain D’s, Dreams Do Come True, Buffalo Wild Wings, Whit’s Frozen Custard, FastStop and McDonald’s. Concessions: Moe Better, Kona Ice, D’s Kettle Corn.
For more information, contact Whitney Osborne at the Longview Recreation Center, (615) 302-0971, ext. 2214.

Celebration of Nations
2016-10-08 10:00 - 19:00
Celebration of Nations – October 8th, 2016 – Historic Downtown Franklin, TN
On October 8th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. the Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County will present the eighth annual “Celebration of Nations” festival in downtown Franklin, TN. The mission of the Celebration of Nations is to create global and cultural passion, beginning with a personal knowledge and understanding of the interconnectedness of people universally. They believe one way to accomplish this goal is through genuine artistic and sensory representations of various nations. This unique affair will consist of booths featuring different products and techniques used around the world. Booths will be displaying representation of one or more cultures. Food and beverages from a variety of nations will also be available.
The event will take place on 4th Avenue South (in front of the parking garage) and the connecting alley from 4th Avenue to the Historic Williamson County Courthouse. Two stages featuring music and dance from around the globe will be seen and heard throughout the day. At 7:30 p.m. this year’s headliner, “San Rafael Band” featuring Rafael Vasquez will take the stage.
Vasquez is a talented songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist who is comfortable with a variety of instruments and styles ranging from conjunto’s bajo sexton, jazz, classical, blues and rock, and has been in high demand for years. In the last few years Vasquez has begun to work with students at Belmont University and in the Metro Nashville Public Schools to share his knowledge of music and Hispanic culture. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Rafael is a tremendous asset to the “Música de la gente” – “Music of the People program”. This is a great entertainer with an amazing band that you don’t want to miss!
Starting at 4 p.m. a variety of international beers and wines from 15 different countries will be available individually for six dollars. The rest of the festival’s activities are free and open to the public.

Sunday Polo in the Park
2016-10-09 11:45 - 14:15
Sunday Polo in the Park – October Series in the TSC Arena At Harlinsdale Farm

Sunday, October 2 (Nashville vs Louisville)
Sunday, October 9 (USA vs S.Africa Rematch)
Sunday, October 16 (Nashville vs Memphis)
Sunday, October 23 (University of KY Polo Team vs Franklin Polo Academy)

Schedule of Events

11:45 AM Gates Open
12:00PM Pre Game Franklin Polo Academy Match/ Polo Demonstration
12:30 PM Match Begins
1:15 PM Half Time Challenge
1:30 PM Second Half
2:15 PM Trophy Presentation

Alternating Kids Activities for Sunday Polo in the Park Series

Marco the Wooden Horse & Hitting Cage
Foot Mallet Area
Pony Rides
Meet the Franklin Polo Academy horses
Bounce House/Slide
Stick Horse Races

For more information please visit franklinpolo.com.

Franklin Civil War Round Table
2016-10-09 15:00
The Franklin Civil War Round Table will present Eric Jacobson, who will speak on “General Wagner at Franklin.” The event is free to the public. The Franklin Civil War Round Table is an educational program of Franklin’s Charge, and meets each month at Carnton Plantation’s Fleming Center, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle.
Please visit website for more information.

Kids Day
2016-10-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States

Mark Wilkinson & Guests
2016-10-10 18:00
Mark Wilkinson is undoubtedly one of the most captivating acoustic artists to emerge from Australia in recent times. He’s sold out shows right around his home country, as well as in neighboring New Zealand, the U.S., and across Europe and the U.K. He’s toured arenas with some of the highest selling artists of all time including Brian Wilson, Chicago, America, and Peter Frampton. He’s performed live on television in Germany and The Netherlands, and has been voted the ‘Singer/Songwriter Discovery of the Year’ in North America by SiriusXM Radio, with almost 30 million listeners. He’s an impassioned, independent singer/songwriter with a global view and an international following, built on the word-of-mouth of dedicated fans.
Kimbro’s Cafe
214 S Margin St, Franklin, TN 37064
Monday Oct. 10, 2016
Set Time: 6:00 PM
Tickets: $5.00
Link: http://markwilkinsonmusic.com/event/1669139/304987165/kimbro-s-cafe-franklin-us

2016 Hope Grows
2016-10-11 18:00 - 21:00
The Refuge Center for Counseling 2016 Hope Grows Benefit – October 11, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm- Jamison Theater
Join The Refuge Center for Counseling for Hope Grows, a benefit supporting The Refuge Center for Counseling. The 4th annual fundraising dinner and awards ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 6-9 p.m. at The Factory at Franklin, Jamison Hall.
Please see website for tickets and more information.

Marcia Ball Featuring Sarah Potenza
2016-10-11 20:00
Marcia Ball Featuring Sarah Potenza at The Franklin Theatre
The Texas-born, Louisiana-raised musical storyteller has earned worldwide fame for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls onto the stage. Her groove-laden New Orleans boogie, deeply soulful ballads and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one of-a kind favorite with music fans all over the world.
For tickets and event information see The Franklin Theatre.

Vintners Dinner
2016-10-12 18:30
Vintners Dinner – Sperry’s Cool Springs and Silver Oak Winery/Twomey Cellars
The Vintner’s Dinners offer attendees the opportunity to taste amazing, carefully-selected wines paired with meticulously crafted culinary treats. Each course offers unique insight about the wines from the Vintner’s representative and usually an opportunity to ask the chef questions.

For more information please visit Franklin Wine Festival Vintners Dinners.

Donna The Buffalo
2016-10-12 20:00
Donna The Buffalo at The Franklin Theatre
Original roots music since 1989, infused with elements of cajun, rock, folk, reggae, and country.

“Donna The Buffalo is from central New York state, not Louisiana, but this widely loved quintet has woven that joyful, hip-shaking zydeco pulse into the DNA of its sound, and leaders Jeb Puryear and Tara Nevins have wrapped that core vibe with hopeful, mellow lyrics.” –Music City Roots, Craig Havighurst.
For more information and tickets see The Franklin Theatre.

City Farmhouse Fall Pop-Up Fair
2016-10-14 08:00 - 17:00
City Farmhouse Fall Pop-Up Fair – The Factory at Franklin – Franklin, TN Events

The #CityFarmhousePopup Fairs have been named one of the top five events to attend in October
by Southern Living, the top October event to attend in Tennessee by Garden & Gun,
and the #1 Flea Market/Antique Show by Romantic Country.
October 14-15, 2016

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
First Shop of the Show {Early Buying}
8 a.m.- 12 p.m.
$25/person
*includes weekend pass
General Admission
12 p.m.-5 p.m.
$12/person

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
General Admission
8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
$12/person
Please see City Farmhouse Fall Pop-Up Fair for more information.

Martin Masters Event
2016-10-14 08:00 - 2016-10-15 17:00
For one weekend, the FiftyForward Martin Center will be transformed into an art gallery displaying more than 500 original works of art by more than 40 local and regional professional artists. The eleventh annual Martin Masters event, a fine art sale and exhibit will be held October 14 and 15 located at 960 Heritage Way off Concord Road in Brentwood, Tennessee. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. with plenty of parking accessibility. Parking is accessible and free of charge.

DYI Workshop Craft Love Franklin
2016-10-14 19:00 - 22:00
Map and American Flag at Craft Love Franklin
Join us in our workshop to make one of our map or American flag projects. Choose from any of our beautiful 2ft x 4ft projects and customize it yourself to match your home decor or as the perfect gift to give.
Date Friday, October 14, 2016
Time 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Class Type DIY Workshop
Price $75.00
Seats Available 12
107 Confederate Dr. Suite 1
Franklin, TN 37064

City Farmhouse Fall Pop-Up Fair
2016-10-15 09:00 - 15:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
City Farmhouse Fall Pop-Up Fair at The Factory at Franklin – Franklin, TN Shopping Events

The #CityFarmhousePopup Fairs have been named one of the top five events to attend in October by Southern Living, the top October event to attend in Tennessee by Garden & Gun, and the #1 Flea Market/Antique Show by Romantic Country.
October 14-15

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
First Shop of the Show {Early Buying}
8 a.m.- 12 p.m.
$25/person
*includes a weekend pass
General Admission
12 p.m.-5 p.m.
$12/person

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
General Admission
9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
$12/person
Please see City Farmhouse Fall Pop-Up Fair for more information on the shopping events.

Saddle Up! 25th Anniversary Homecoming
2016-10-15 10:00 - 14:00
Please join us Saturday, October 15th as we celebrate Saddle Up!’s 25th ANNIVERSARY HOMECOMING!
Activities include awards, demonstrations, exhibits, hay rides, and music. Lots of fun for the kids!
Lunch will be available for purchase from The Men of St. Paul’s.
Please RSVP to Tina Carpenter at 615-794-1150 or tcarpenter@saddleupnashville.org.

Grand Ol' Chili Cookoff
2016-10-15 11:00 - 16:00
Grand Ol’ Chili Cookoff – Franklin, TN Events and Things to Do!
Date: October 15, 2016
Hours: 11am to 4pm
Admission: 9 and older $8
8 and younger FREE
Family Pak Includes:
2 Adults (16 and up) + 2 children (9-15) $25
FREE Parking
The 15th Annual GRAND OL’ CHILI COOKOFF in Leiper’s Fork, TN will take place on Saturday October 15, 2016. This hot festival will be held in the field on the corner of Floyd Rd & Old Hillsboro Rd! Parking is located on the opposite side of Old Hillsboro Rd. There will be parking attendants to help you.
Old Hillsboro Rd.
Franklin, TN 37064 (Leiper’s Fork)
For more information please visit 15th Annual GRAND OL’ CHILI COOKOFF.

Barktoberfest
2016-10-15 12:00 - 17:00
Celebrating its 8th year, Barktoberfest™ is Middle Tennessee’s fastest growing pet festival, rocketing from 3,000 to 11,000 attendees in 2015 — making it the most heavily attended pet festival in the greater Nashville area! It also won 3rd place for “BEST FESTIVAL” in The Tennessean’s 2013 Toast of Music City Awards… the only pet festival to place in the category!
This year, Barktoberfest returns to the beautiful, sprawling grounds of The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, in a continued partnership with the City of Franklin Parks. This year, due to our recent growth, we are increasing free parking areas as well as parking staff to ensure a smooth entrance and exit.
This year, we are excited to introduce a new Arts + Crafts Bazaar, featuring independent vendors and their locally made, Middle Tennessee products — ranging from gourmet foods and natural body products to artwork, woodwork, jewelry and more. This area will be adjacent to the food truck parking lot.
As always, Barktoberfest will feature a fabulous variety of food trucks, a pet adoption fair featuring local rescue groups and shelters, and business and nonprofit vendor booths to browse and shop. There will also be canine agility demonstrations, kids games and activities and much more.
We’ll be announcing our musical lineup soon.
Of course, the highlight of Barktoberfest is always our Howl-O-Ween Costume Contests, where humans and pooch pals alike compete for over $5,000 in fun and fabulous prizes! Costume contests are $15 per entry per contest, and include 3 contests this year: a Kids Costume Contest (ages 3 – 12), a Dog Costume Contest and our Dog + Human Costume Combo Contest.
Don’t miss Middle Tennessee’s most fun and festive fall event! Leash up your pooch pal and bring the whole family in costume for an afternoon of fun and a chance at some great prizes!
Please visit BARKTOBERFEST for more information.

Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival
2016-10-15 12:00 - 17:00
2016 Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival
October 15, 2016
Noon-5pm
Two Rivers Mansion
3130 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
The 7th annual Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson. The annual outdoor event raises funds for local non-profit organizations in the Hermitage and Donelson communities.
Guests are invited to stroll along the shaded grounds of Two Rivers Mansion while sampling more than 100 different beers and 90 selections of wine, including local varieties, such as Black Abbey and Tennessee Brew Works. This year’s festival will also feature seasonal fall beers, from pumpkin to fall ciders. In addition to wine and beer tastings, the festival also features artisan booths and local entertainment from various genres of music from country to pop.

Spooks & Coupes
2016-10-15 18:00 - 20:30
Spooks & Coupes Family Halloween Event at Franklin Recreation Complex
Williamson County Parks and Recreation – ‘Spooks and Coupes’ on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at the Franklin Recreation Complex. This fun annual event will feature over 30 classic cars (coupes) with trunks full of treats! Families and kids alike are encouraged to wear their costumes as they trick-or-treat along the trail behind the recreation center. Then, visit with favorite characters, or make something ghoulish in the Halloween craft tent. There will be free entertainment throughout the evening, free rides on the D&H Railroad trackless train plus fun inflatables! If you get hungry, delicious food truck concessions will be for sale (additional cost).
For more information please visit Spooks and Coupes and Williamson County Parks & Recreation.
Spooks & Coupes is sponsored by Maury Fence Co., Williams Medical Supply, C&I Design, and Carbine & Associates.
