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The Breakfast Club 40th Anniversary Screening with John Kapelos
2025-06-13 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
John Kapelos is a veteran actor best known for his iconic role as Carl the janitor in The Breakfast Club, as well as memorable appearances in Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, Roxanne, and more. With a career spanning over 40 years, he has worked across film, television, and stage, with recent credits including The Umbrella Academy and The Shape of Water.
John will be making a special appearance at The Franklin Theatre on Friday, June 13th in Franklin, TN for a 40th anniversary screening of The Breakfast Club. He’s excited to share behind-the-scenes stories from the beloved film and meet fans for an unforgettable evening celebrating this timeless classic.

Dottie’s Speakeasy
2025-06-13 20:00 - 2025-06-14 23:00 | Dottie’s Speakeasy at Southall, 2200 Osage Lp., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Located at Southall, Dottie’s Speakeasy in Franklin offers an intimate and nostalgic evening experience. Held every Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM, this 21+ event invites guests to follow a hidden path to the back door of Dottie’s Speakeasy, where they can enjoy handcrafted cocktails and live entertainment in a setting reminiscent of the Prohibition era. Admission is complimentary for overnight guests and restaurant patrons of Southall Farm & Inn. The fun is endless but seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Fitness in the Park: Club Pilates
2025-06-14 07:00 - 08:00 | McEwen Northside Central Park, 4031 Aspen Grove Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Fitness in the Park is BACK at McEwen Northside — Select Saturdays from May through September, you can start your weekend off with special complimentary classes from our fitness tenants. Join Club Pilates for an energizing mat Pilates class on select Saturdays from 7 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. for an outdoor workout. Call (615) 538-1199 or visit their website to register and get more information.

Franklin Farmers Market
2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:00 | The Shed | The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Franklin Farmers Market is a True Tennessee Farmers Market!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.
The non-profit FFM believes that local family farms can remain successful with support from the market to stay productive. Productive family farms are important to both the economic and environmental structures of Middle Tennessee communities and the Franklin Farmers Market is working to ensure the future of farming in Tennessee.

Artisans
While the Franklin Farmers Market is the home of real farmers, it is also the place for eclectic offerings from local artists and craftsmen. Come out to the market and meet Middle Tennessee’s best artisans who specialize in such crafts as original photography and paintings, hand-turned woodwork, one-of-a-kind pottery and handcrafted jewelry. It’s a diverse mix of local artisans, making the Franklin Farmers Market the spot for unique artworks, crafts and gifts.

Events and Festivals
The Franklin Farmers Market holds many events and festivals throughout the year, too! Their Pardoning of the Turkey event is a family favorite event! Another family favorite event is when Santa visits the market each December! The Franklin Strawberry Festival offers a lot of strawberries, of course! You will also find fun activities and games for kids and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat! The festival is great fun for all ages! The Tomato Festival celebrates summer’s favorite veggie with heirloom tomato tastings, plus a lot of fun games for the kids! The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a fun day for the whole family, too! Enjoy games for kids and adults, including the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. There will also be wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice-cold watermelon to enjoy!

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday!

The Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market. The Spring/Summer Market is open May through October every Saturday 8 am – 12 pm. The Fall/Winter Market market is open November through April with hours of 9 am – 12 noon.

Family Geocaching Day
2025-06-14 09:30 - 12:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come to Owl’s Hill for a day of family fun and exploration in Brentwood! Geocaches are hidden in containers that can be found using a GPS or smartphone. Head out on our kid-friendly course set up with caches ready to be found. (We’ll also have a couple more challenging caches for anyone looking for extra adventure.) Hike around in the woods and see what you can find. No experience necessary!
Bring your own GPS device or use your smartphone with Google Maps installed to find the caches. Participants are welcome to bring tradeables (small toys or trinkets) to leave or exchange in caches.
Check in between 9:30 am am and 12:30 pm. Trails are open for geocaching until 3 pm. The gate closes promptly at 3 pm.
Planning to bring a picnic? You are welcome to use the picnic tables in our orchard. Please plan to carry out your trash.
Saturday, June 14
Event Check In: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Trails close at 3 pm
Cost: $10 Adult (ages 13+), $8 Child (ages 12-5) Children 4 & under free

How to Make Kombucha: the Healthy Tea
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Stoney Creek Farm, 4700 Coe Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Learn about the health benefits of Kombucha brewed tea and why it boosts your metabolism and helps you develop a healthy gut! This 2 hour class taught by Dr. Carol Batey-Prunty will give you the confidence to make your own Kombucha at home and develop recipes that will satisfy your palette for years to come!

Nolensville Farmers Market
2025-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Nolensville Farmers Market, 7248 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
2025 Nolensville Farmers Market
The Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market held in the heart of Nolensville, Tennessee, open on Saturday mornings at the Historic Nolensville School. The NFM Board takes pride in bringing fresh, local food to Nolensville while supporting local farmers and artisans. You will find all kinds of organic or naturally grown produce, several varieties of meat, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, dairy, handcrafted items, and crafts, all sourced within Middle Tennessee. With music in the background, delicious food trucks on site, and family friendly seasonal events, the Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a great place to stop and pick up your groceries, grab a bite to eat and meet your neighbors. You’re sure to see a friendly face or two.

Watercolor Painting Class
2025-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Franklin Visitor Center, 400 Main Street, Suite 130, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy a beginner-level watercolor class, and leave with your own work of art. Classes offered Saturday, June 14 at 10 AM – 11:30 AM, and at 1 PM – 2:30 PM.

Baby Goat Cuddling
2025-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Noble Springs Dairy, 3144 Blazer Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come to the farm to spend time learning about the goats and other animals, petting and cuddling the baby goats and enjoy spending time on the farm. Come anytime during the time frame and date we have scheduled and stay for as long as you like. Join in on a guided educational tour at 11am on the mornings we are open. We will have our goat milk products, as well as snacks and water for visitors to purchase. Tickets are $12 for adults and children 3 and over. Children 2 and under are free.

All dates below are pending weather
Goat Cuddling and Tour Dates are as follows:
2025 Dates
10 am to 1 pm- guided tour is at 11 am
Every Saturday, March through November

Saturday Morning Cartoons! Tarzan (1999)
2025-06-14 11:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he’s human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to…

Hidden Gem Farmers Market
2025-06-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Hidden Gem Farm, 863 Old Military Rd., Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Hidden Gem Farmers Market in Spring Hill, Tennessee, sells local, fresh produce, meat, eggs, local honey, baked goods, handcrafted items, crafts and more. The market is held on Saturdays mid-April through mid-december from 11 AM–2 PM. Please contact Hidden Gem to confirm dates.

Countryside Brunch at Southall
2025-06-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Countryside Brunch by Southall Farm & Inn
Escape to the heart of the countryside and savor a seed-to-fork experience that reflects the season’s harvest. Enjoy family-style dining at January, our highly acclaimed restaurant, and create memories with loved ones each Saturday and Sunday. Reservations recommended.

Tasting Experience at Stable Reserve
2025-06-14 12:00, 2025-06-15 12:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Our private tastings include a walk through of our spirits and a complimentary whiskey glass to take home to your collection. While enjoying our spirits together, we will dive deeper into our tasting techniques, what defines our bourbons, and a hint to the history and traditions that brought us here.
Offered by appointment only, during regular business hours.
Duration: 30 minutes
21+ with valid ID required

Blend Your Own Bourbon at Stable Reserve
2025-06-14 12:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
This exclusive and immersive experience includes the tasting and blending of two cask strength bourbons; a high-rye bourbon and a high-wheat bourbon. In this class, you will dive into the varying flavor profiles of the different mash bills as we contemplate each barrel individually.
After we decipher what notes and flavors you’re privy to, we’ll begin blending the two bourbons together as we work toward the perfect blend for you. You then get to watch the process of hand bottling and labeling the very bottle you created to take home.
Party sizes for this experience range from 2-14 and cost $160/person.
21+ with valid ID required.

Arrington Vineyards Crawfish Boil
2025-06-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington, TN, 37014, United States
Join us at Arrington Vineyards on Saturday, June 14th, for a Crawfish Festival featuring South Coast Seafood! We’re teaming up with South Coast Seafood to serve up the freshest, most authentic Louisiana-style crawfish boil. With live music, award-winning wines, and pop-up vendor fun, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Dad!
📅 Date: Saturday, June 14th
🕑 12p – 3p (or earlier if we sell out!)
📍 Location: Arrington Vineyards
🍽️ Pre-order at www.southcoastseafood.com
‼️ Walk-ups available, but pre-orders recommended!
Jazz on the Hillside: Andrew Carney Quartet
Bluegrass at the Barn: Howlin’ Brothers 3-7 PM
Food: South Coast Seafood & Simply Living Life and The Derby Desserts & Coffee
Pop-up: Rancher Hat Co

COLLINS & A COUPE MIXOLOGY CLASS
2025-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Truman’s American Ace Wine & Cocktail Bar, 5007 Maryland Way,, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us for a fun and interactive mixology class at Truman’s American Ace Rooftop Bar located above the AC Hotel Nashville/Brentwood, TN!
Learn how to craft the perfect cocktails with expert mixologist, Nisha Spence. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is perfect for anyone looking to up their cocktail game.
Each month has a special theme. Get ready to shake, stir, and sip your way through an afternoon of delicious drinks and good company. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to become a master mixologist!

Family Fun Fest @ Trinity Methodist Church
2025-06-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Trinity Methodist Church, 2084 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Our historic church on Wilson Pike, east of Franklin, is holding a Family Fun Fest on Saturday, June 14 from 4 pm to 7 pm. There will be a variety of games, a bounce house with slide, music, a fire engine from Arrington Fire Department, hot dogs and drinks, and the opportunity to earn an ice cream treat! For adults, tours of the restored historic sanctuary are offered. And — it’s all FREE!

A Night For Dad at Southall
2025-06-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
This Father’s Day Weekend, treat the dad in your life to an unforgettable day. Southall’s celebration brings together culinary experiences and relaxed outdoor fun for a gathering the whole family will enjoy.
Savor chef-led cookout fare made with ingredients fresh from the farm, and raise a glass during guided bourbon and craft beer tastings featuring local favorites. Spend the evening exploring curated pop-up shops showcasing products focused on him.
For the more adventurous, take part in live falconry demonstrations, where the ancient art of birds of prey takes flight in our open fields. Challenge one another in a round of lawn games, from cornhole to archery, or simply unwind and soak in the slow pace of a Southall Saturday.
It’s a day designed with dads in mind, rooted in good food, great stories, and time well spent together.

GOATS & GUITARS!
2025-06-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Noble Springs Dairy, 3144 Blazer Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
THIS IS A FUN NIGHT OF LIVE MUSIC AND GOAT FARM ENTERTAINMENT. THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT. TICKETS ARE $15 PER PERSON. CHILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS ARE FREE. FARM IS OPEN TO EXPLORE AND SEE THE ANIMALS AS WELL AS CUDDLE BABY GOATS. CHEESE BOARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. CHEESE BOARDS WILL HAVE A VARIETY OF FARM MADE CHEESES, CRACKERS PLUS NUMEROUS OTHER ACCOMPANIMENTS, THEY WILL SERVE TWO PEOPLE AND ARE $35. SOME OF THE CHEESES ON THIS CHEESE BOARD ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT THIS EVENT. VISITORS ARE ALLOWED TO BRING ADDITIONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGES. PLEASE NO PETS.
THERE ARE PICNIC TABLES AND CHAIRS. MANY VISITORS BRING THEIR OWN LAWN CHAIRS OR PICNIC BLANKETS. WE HAVE A LARGE PAVILION FOR LIVE MUSIC AND COVERED AREA FOR BABY GOAT CUDDLING FOR RAINY WEATHER.

Tiffin Dinner at the Jammery at Southall
2025-06-14 17:30 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Step into a world of flavor at our Tiffin Dinner, Southall’s newest dining experience rooted in global inspiration and local abundance. Each Friday and Saturday night, we gather in The Jammery for a five-course journey that celebrates the spirit of shared meals around the world—crafted with ingredients grown just steps away.
Rotating monthly, each menu draws from a different culinary tradition, reimagined through the lens of the season and our harvest. It’s intimate. It’s expressive. It’s a taste of something new—grounded in the soil of Southall.

Rockabilly Clue at GratiDude Ranch
2025-06-14 17:30 - 20:30 | GratiDude Ranch, 7515 Pewitt Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A murder mystery experience including some rock and roll. Someone’s been murdered! We need your help figuring out who done did it!
Come enjoy classic CLUE with a twist where the game board is GratiDude Ranch in Franklin and the suspects are those in attendance. It’s going to be a rockin and a rollin good time in the good ole hills of Tennessee!
Our cast of characters will transport you into another time – of murder – easing you into the story with improv and mischief.
This is an interactive evening that is played out during your three-course meal. It is your job to become a sleuth (and potentially accomplice) as you meet and interact with everyone throughout the evening, interrogating them as they come by your table to catch up with you, and remember the good times.
Ages 18+ due to ‘adult content’ so leave those ankle biters at home! The barn doors open 10 minutes before the start time and we do start promptly on time, where guests enjoy a buffet meal along with lots of laughs and mayhem.

Father's Day Bacon Lover's Picnic
2025-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Morning Glory Orchard, 7690 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Bring the men in your life to Morning Glory Orchard for a picnic Carnivore style! Rather than a charcuterie box filled with dainty cheeses, fruits, and nuts, dad will enjoy a festive Man Crate filled with tasty treats he will actually enjoy including: Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs, Brown Sugar Bacon Rose skewers, Bourbon Bacon Jam over Brie and so much more! Everyone in your party will also get the choice of a cider slushie or a specialty Bloody Mary Cocktail made with our award-winning Roots & Wings Hard Cider, garnished with pickled okra and bacon of course! (I.D. will be requested upon arrival).

What’s included

Private Picnic Table nestled amongst our apple or peach trees
Bacon Lover’s Man Crate for 2- 6 people (depending on booking)
Cider Slushie or Cider Bloody Mary for each person in the reservation
All plates, napkins, cups, and utensils
Organic Bug Spray
Fresh, seasonal fruit on your table
Fruit Infused water
More add-ons available!

Music in the Meadow at Owl’s HiIll
2025-06-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Music in the Meadow at Owl’s Hill | Matt Belsante
Music in the Meadow is a one-of-a-kind, fall concert series to raise vital operating funds for Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary in Brentwood. This intimate concert event is a wonderful evening held under the stars and among the rolling hills of Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary. Guests bring their own picnic dinner, chairs and coolers and enjoy a great night of music for a great cause!
June 14: 6 pm – 8:30 pm (Concert 7 PM)
Tickets: $30/person or $150/carload (up to 6 people per vehicle)
Reserved seating (limited quantities): $150/picnic table

Dinner IN the Creek
2025-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | The Parham School, 5830 Leipers Creek Rd., Columbia, TN, 38401, United States
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience! This years’ dinners are in benefit of Harpeth Conservancy. Grab your tickets while you can!
Creek Dining is an honored Leipers Fork tradition. We were honored to be asked to carry on this tradition by one of our favorite local nonprofits @harpethriver back in 2021. Since then, we have proudly executed their annual event, as well as our own creek dinners. Our Creek spot is tucked away on private property, just outside of the village of Leipers Fork. This private property creates the most magical experience. There are no crowds or traffic… just the beauty of nature and a gorgeous dinner setting. Join us as Chef Braiden crafts a unique four course menu, prepared right in front of our guests. Drinks are always complementary.
This year, we are pleased to offer 6 unique dates in benefit of Harpeth Conservancy. Each dinner will feature a unique menu and unique decor. While we do not typically announce the menu, we do honor requests for dietary restrictions or food allergies. Should you need accomodation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at bamfoodscatering@gmail.com. Tickets will sell out so don’t delay…pick a date and join us!

The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
2025-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel, 700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show is America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theater. This unique experience involves guests in solving a hilarious crime while enjoying a multi-course meal. Unlike traditional mystery shows, actors are hidden among the audience. The event is designed for adults, with some mild content and adult humor; teenagers are permitted with adult supervision, but infants and young children are not allowed.
Tickets include dinner, entertainment, gratuity, and a prize package for the top sleuth who solves the mystery. A cash bar is also available throughout the event.

Dirty Cello at the Mockingbird Theater
2025-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
What is a Dirty Cello? Find out at the Mockingbird Theater on June 14
The band Dirty Cello is a globe trotting band that performs blues, rock and Americana, all fronted by virtuoso cellist Rebecca Roudman. A classically trained symphony player, Roudman dropped the straight- jacket of classical music years ago and hasn’t looked back since.
“We travel all over the place,” says Roudman, “and everywhere we go, the idea is to put on a high energy show. We’re a rock band, but with a cello instead of a lead guitar.” The Dirty Cello band really does get around – with shows from Iceland, to China, to a Santa Cruz nudist resort. The band will be performing for the first time at the Mockingbird Theater in Franklin, TN.
Among their many descriptions, Oakland Magazine describes the group as, “Dirty Cello’s music is all over the map: funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic, and textured, and only occasionally classical.” Roudman agrees with this description and adds, “We’re all about the fun at our shows and we step on stage with only a vague plan as to what specific songs we are going to play, and we react to what the audience wants to hear and adjust accordingly.”
With a set list ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Charlie Daniels to rocking original songs, the band can deliver on this promise. Tickets for the concert are available at DirtyCello.com.

The Twilight Train: A Neil Diamond Tribute
2025-06-14 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Returning to the Franklin Theatre this summer, the Twilight Train honors the artistic creations and contributions of Neil Diamond with a high-energy set list of hits featuring Richard Jacques, Michelle Murray, and Asunta Fleming — backed by a lineup of some of Music City’s most accomplished musicians who are well equipped to take you on an unforgettable musical journey.

Father’s Day Special at Kings Dining & Entertainment
2025-06-15 11:30 - 22:00 | KINGS DINING & ENTERTAINMENT – FRANKLIN, 1910 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
On June 15, flip the script on the traditional Father’s Day ‘golf outing’ and invite your Dads to trade in their clubs for bowling shoes at Kings Bowl Franklin! Well, not completely. In addition to our Double Smash Burger & Beer special, dads will have a chance to Bowl and Putt to win prizes throughout the afternoon.
