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Iroquois Steeplechase Pre-Race Party
2017-05-12 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Kick off the Iroquois Steeplechase weekend with a pre-race party on the grounds, Friday, May 12! Hosted by the Iroquois Alliance, the sunset soirée will be held in the Fox Den tent in the middle of the infield from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and attended by owners, trainers, riders, and Steeplechase fans and supporters. Tickets are $75 each and include a delicious buffet dinner catered by Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, full beverage service and entertainment by The Exotics. We’ll also auction off this year’s painting by our Featured Artist, fabulous items and packages donated by upscale merchants and sponsors, an exciting international trip, and more!! Proceeds will benefit the Iroquois Steeplechase and its various causes.

Monty Python's Spamalot
2017-05-11 19:00, 2017-05-07 14:00, 2017-05-05 19:00, 2017-05-04 19:00
Monty Python’s Spamalot – Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin

May 4 — 21, 2017 – Show rated PG-13
Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic proportions for our 16/17 season finale. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Marking their first performance together in a Studio Tenn musical, our own Matt Logan and Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national all-stars. These ragtag Knights of the Round Table bring our exploration of perspectives full circle with a side-splitting reminder to “always look on the bright side of life.”

28th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner with Inky Johnson
2017-05-11 18:00
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee – 28th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner with Inky Johnson – The Factory at Franklin

The Steak & Burger Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 11th at 6 PM in Liberty Hall in the Factory at Franklin located at 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064. Guest speaker is Inky Johnson, who played safety at Tennessee and was going to be an NFL draft pick, but suffered a career-ending injury on a tackle against Air Force on September 9, 2006. Ten years later, Johnson is a highly sought after speaker for his inspiring message of facing life’s challenges head on.
The Ed Moody Award of Excellence will be awarded during the dinner to Robert Blair. The Ed Moody Award of Excellence recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact with the Franklin and Fairview Boys & Girls Clubs and the Williamson County community.
Individual tickets are $125 and tables which seat 6 adults and 2 Boys & Girls Club kids are $1,000. For more information contact Denise Carothers at 615-628-8188 or dcarothers@bgcmt.org. The link to purchase individual tickets or tables online is https://donorlynk.com/bgcmt/steakburger/.

Justin Townes Earle With Special Guest: The Sadies
2017-05-08 20:00
Justin Townes Earle With Special Guest: The Sadies – The Franklin Theatre

Justin Townes Earle will take to the road this Spring with his longtime guitarist Paul Niehaus alongside The Sadies as his backing band.

Since launching his recording career a decade ago, Justin Townes Earle has established a reputation as a singular leading light in the Americana music community. With fearless, personally charged lyrical insight and infectious melodic craftsmanship, the young veteran singer-songwriter has built a rich, personally charged body of work.

Now, on his seventh album (and New West debut) Kids in the Street, Justin Townes Earle raises the creative and personal stakes to deliver a deeply soulful set that’s both emotionally riveting and effortlessly uplifting. Taking himself out of his creative comfort zone and assembling a new set of collaborators, Earle has created one of his most potent efforts to date, reflecting all manner of new influences upon his life and his art.

For more information please see The Franklin Theatre.

Giving on the Green Golfing Tournament
2017-05-08 11:00 - 18:00
Brentwood Country Club hosts the 14th annual Giving on the Green golf tournament on Monday, May 8, 2017 benefiting High Hopes Development Center. Foursomes will enjoy 18 holes of golf with a noon shotgun start on the lush greens and fairways of BCC. The course will feature food and beverage tents including Buffalo Wings & Rings and a Bloody Mary tent hosted by ImageQuest, among others. Of course, cold brews and carbonated beverages will be available to all golfers as well. The event festivities will conclude with prizes in various categories.
Please visit www.HighHopesForKids.org for more information and to register your foursome. Sponsorships are still available, please contact Deb Enright at denright@highhopesforkids.org or 615.550.1443.

Battle of the Barefoot Cup
2017-05-08 08:00 - 17:00
Events in Brentwood, TN
2017’s Battle of the Barefoot Cup will be held on May 8th at Nashville Golf & Athletic Club. This golf tournament raises support for our scholarship program, and we welcome all individuals, teams and sponsors. Complete the form below to pay in advance for your sponsorship package, individual entry or team entry. You can register your full team at a later date when convenient.
Visit website for times and more information.

The Art Of Dr. Seuss Collection
2017-05-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-06 11:00 - 20:00, 2017-05-05 11:00 - 20:00

Vintage Baseball Game
2017-05-07 12:00 - 14:30
Vintage Baseball Game – Carnton Plantation
May 7, 2017, 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm
Come enjoy America’s favorite pass time, 1860s style! The rules, uniforms, even the music is accurate to the Civil War. This free event takes place in the west field at Carnton Plantation. Free parking is available next to the field. Visit Tennessee Association of Vintage Baseball for more details.

Garden Festival
2017-05-07 10:00 - 16:00
Williamson County Master Gardeners Association in collaboration with Franklin Farmers Market and The Factory – Garden Festival – Franklin, TN

Darrell Scott
2017-05-06 20:00
Darrell Scott – The Franklin Theatre
Whether its’ rock, folk, country, Darrell Scott, the 4-time Grammy nominated Nashville songwriter, has written hits all the way from Brad Paisley and the Dixie Chicks to Del McCoury, Sam Bush and Keb Mo; contributing songs to three of 2016’s best albums alone. ‘It’s not surprising that Scott wrote nine of the 14 songs on his own new album, “Couchville Sessions,” and less surprising that he wrote three songs with the like-minded Americana artist Hayes Carll on Carll’s magnificent new disc, “Lovers and Leavers,”’ in addition to “1000 Things” from Sarah Jarosz’s award winning “Build Me Up From Bones” album.
What’s more surprising is that Scott came off of a year and a half of touring in Robert Plant’s Band of Joy with a co-write on R&B star Anthony Hamilton’s new recording, “Save Me,” the opening track on “What I’m Feelin.” Over the past two years Darrell has produced, co-written and performed on three songs from Zac Brown’s latest project “Heavy Is the Head,” in addition to producing Jonathan Edwards latest and Malcolm Holcombe’s upcoming 2017 release, “Pretty Little Troubles.” But these partnerships all makes sense: Although they hail from different genres, these artists are master craftsmen at fitting words to notes.
Witness his ability to make just about any instrument talk, listen to his vocals and songwriting to hear him contain every emotion between joy and pain within one verse in his singing and in his pen. Nowadays he’s taking the outsider role even more seriously; after 23 years in Nashville he spent the last year devoting himself to a self-sufficient lifestyle in the country while simultaneously putting together his best album in years.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Art for Animals
2017-05-06 18:30

Stables & Silks
2017-05-06 16:00 - 20:00

2017 Stables & Silks
2017-05-06 16:00 - 20:00
Stables & Silks Kentucky Derby Party
Presented by Beacon Capital Management
Saturday, May 6 , 2017
4 PM – 8PM
Westhaven Golf Club
Franklin, TN
Run for The Roses Race Coverage, Mint Juleps, Derby Fare, Live Band, Dancing, Equestrian Themed-Games and Competitions, Silent Auction
Benefiting scholarships for deserving women
Tickets: $80
www.womenofwilliamson.org

Monty Python's Spamalot
2017-05-06 14:00 - 19:00
Monty Python’s Spamalot – Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin

May 4 — 21, 2017 – Show rated PG-13

Saturday May 6 at 2 p.m.
Saturday May 6 at 7 p.m.

Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic proportions for our 16/17 season finale. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Marking their first performance together in a Studio Tenn musical, our own Matt Logan and Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national all-stars. These ragtag Knights of the Round Table bring our exploration of perspectives full circle with a side-splitting reminder to “always look on the bright side of life.”

Spring Fairyland
2017-05-06 13:00 - 16:00
Spring Fairyland – Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary – Events and Things to Do in Brentwood, TN

Fairyland, one of our most popular programs, is returning April 20th to give boys and girls the opportunity to construct their very own fairy houses – or perhaps add to the ones they built last time. Participants are invited to collect natural materials from the orchards and meadows of Owl’s Hill or purchase special items with “fairy gold” at the Gnome Depot. Pick a spot around Fairyland and create a dwelling fit for a fairy or elf. While visiting, stroll through our Storywalk® trail and read a story as a family while enjoying the natural beauty of our woods.

Franklin Farmers Market
2017-05-06 08:00 - 13:00
The Franklin Farmers Market is a true TN farmers market.
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. 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 Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market in TN.

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday!
Jan thru March 9am – 12pm
April 9am – 1pm
May thru Oct 8am – 1pm
Nov thru Dec 9am – 1pm

Steve Dorff
2017-05-05 20:00
Steve Dorff – The Franklin Theatre
What do these artists have in common? Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr, Celine Dion, George Strait, Garth Brooks, B.J. Thomas, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Smokey Robinson, Vanessa Williams, Christopher Cross, Reba McIntire, Willie Nelson, Gladys Knight, Dolly Parton, and Alison Krauss… They’ve all recorded songs written by Steve Dorff!

An iconic figure in the music industry, Steve has 3 Grammy and 6 Emmy Award Nominations, over 40 BMI awards, and 14 Billboard #1 awards. He has 15 top 10 hits including “Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers. His legendary success extends to motions picture, television, recorded music and theatre.

Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, as Steve performs many of his greatest hits and shares the fascinating stories behind them.

Plus, in tribute to Steve’s son, Andrew Dorff, a gifted and successful country songwriter who recently met an untimely death, Steve will be joined by some very special guests.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Eat The Street Food Truck Festival
2017-05-05 17:00 - 22:00
Eat the Street, Franklin’s food truck-themed fundraiser returns for it’s fifth run this May! The annual event benefits the 21st Drug Court. More than 40 food vendors will be there, plus there will be entertainment in the form of live music! Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets for picnic style dining.
About 21st Drug Court
The 21st Drug Court provides a cost-effective treatment alternative to the 21st Judicial District of Tennessee’s traditional sentencing for non-violent offenders whose crimes result from drug or alcohol addiction. The 21st Drug Court works with representatives of law enforcement and the courts as participants engage in a highly supervised, two-year program. Participants accepted into the program are required and assisted by staff in securing safe and affordable housing, employment, education, and healthy relationships. For more information, please visit 21st Drug Court website or call 615.595.7868.

Gregory Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater
2017-05-04 20:00
Gregory Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater – The Franklin Theatre

The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is entertainment for the whole family, featuring the unique blend of comedy and juggling skills of former Moscow Circus veteran Gregory Popovich and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. His entourage consists of world-class jugglers, Diamond the Shetland Pony and over 30 performing pets including house cats and dogs (all rescued from animal shelters!), geese, white doves and parrots.

Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Celebrating Natures Beauty
2017-05-01 19:30
Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Celebrating Natures Beauty – The Franklin Theatre

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”

Main Street Festival
2017-04-30 11:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-29 10:00 - 18:00
The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival returns to downtown Franklin, TN April 29-30, 2017!
The free spring celebration, which is one of the largest events in the state of Tennessee, is expected to draw a crowd of about 120,000 for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food, and children’s activities.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and its division, the Downtown Franklin Association, and their missions, respectively: to protect and preserve the architectural, geographical and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County, and to promote the ongoing economic revitalization of Downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation.
Main Street Festival activities will run Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lynda Carter
2017-04-29 20:00
Lynda Carter – The Franklin Theatre

Best known for winning our hearts as Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter is an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews before sell-out crowds around the world.

In addition to her long acting career, Ms. Carter has the distinction of producing and starring in five highly-rated network television specials, several of which were Emmy nominated.

She has appeared on stage with many of the world’s most popular singers, including Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Bob Hope, George Benson, and Ben Vereen. Ms. Carter made her professional singing debut at age 14 in Tempe, Arizona. In 1973 she won the Miss World-U.S.A. title and shortly thereafter outdistanced hundreds of other actresses for the part of Wonder Woman, a character she infused with such depth and humor that it has become one of the most indelible characters in television history. Her fame led to her becoming the “face” of Maybelline Cosmetics, and she remained Maybelline’s top model for more than a decade.

But her roots remained with her music. “Singing is in my soul”, says Ms. Carter. “I was on the road performing in my teens and travelled from the Catskills to Las Vegas, and from San Francisco to the saloons in Texas.” An engaging storyteller, she takes her audience on a journey where her life story and her music intertwine. Though Ms. Carter continued to act in films and television, when she had children she left the road to raise her young family. She returned to live performing in 2006, appearing on the London stage with an acclaimed star turn in Chicago. In 2007 she started touring again in venues across the country with her band of Nashville all-stars. She has brought her concert to major venues across the country, including at the Kennedy Center and here at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life

Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Legacy of Light Gala - Murfreesboro
2017-04-29 18:00 - 21:00
Legacy of Light Gala to benefit Middle Tennessee Christian School
Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback and 2016 NFL Rookie of the Year Dak Prescott is the keynote speaker for the 21st annual Legacy of Light Gala benefiting Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) on Saturday, April 29. In this interview-style format, Prescott will discuss how he has overcome obstacles in his life, and what it was like to step up into the spotlight, filling some of the biggest shoes in the NFL. Prescott became the fourth rookie quarterback ever in franchise history to open the season as a starter after star quarterback Tony Romo suffered a severe injury. Prescott also attended Mississippi State where he played for the Bulldogs and received numerous awards, set 38 school records, and led the team to major success before moving on to the NFL.
The gala will be held on Saturday April 29, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the MTCS campus. Individual tickets are $75.00 each for reserved seating and $50.00 each for general admission seating. For more information including sponsorship packages and ticket purchases, please visit MTCS’s website (mtcscougars.org), call 615-796-6584, or email Beth Hancock at bethhancock@mtcscougars.org. MTCS is located at 100 E. MTCS Road in Murfreesboro.

Movies in the Park
2017-04-28 20:00
City of Franklin, TN – Movies in the Park
2017 Movies in the Park
APRIL 28 | PINKERTON PARK | 8 PM ZOOTOPIA
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Pinkerton Park (405 Murfreesboro Rd. Franklin, TN) for an evening movie! This free summer movie series will begin at 8PM or at sunset. Concessions items will be available for purchase. Check our Facebook page (City of Franklin, TN) for updates. We hope to see you under the stars!
New this summer….Outdoor Movie Night for ages 21 & Up! This addition to the summer movie in the park series will be held at the Eastern Flank Event Facility (1368 Eastern Flank Circle). Concessions items will be available for purchase at this event!
