The Acting Kitchen – Weekend Workshop Series
2016-09-18 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
The Acting Kitchen – Weekend Workshop Series -September 18, 2016 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – The Little Theater

Ingram Cup Golf Challenge
2016-09-19 10:30 | TN
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee’s Ingram Cup Golf Challenge – Monday, September 19, 2016 – The Golf Club of Tennessee

You are invited to play at the prestigious Tom Fazio designed Golf Club of Tennessee golf course. Thousands of golfers have enjoyed the Ingram Cup Golf Challenge while knowing the funds raised provide youth ages 5 to 18 a safe place to go after school and in the summer.

Registration is now open for the 2016 Ingram Cup Golf Challenge benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee!
Participants while playing for first place also ensure youth will receive academic assistance, healthy meals and snacks, and the skills to become great citizens. Click here for sponsorship and team information.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee’s Ingram Cup Golf Challenge
At The Golf Club of Tennessee, Kingston Springs, TN
Monday, September 19, 2016
Registration begins at 10:30, Shotgun start at 12:00 PM, Award Ceremony immediately follows
Prizes will be awarded for Closest to the Hole, Longest Drive, Putting Contest, Hole in One, and First, Second, and Third place teams. Lunch and casual award’s reception are included.
Sponsorships and Teams available. To register your team or commitment as a sponsor online, click here. To register your team or process payment for your sponsorship online, please click here.
Contact Joy Lehmann at jlehmann@bgcmt.org or 615.983.8723 or Jennifer Wheeler at jwheeler@bgcmt.org or 615.983.6804 for additional information.
Fax: 615.833.2368
You will make a difference in a child’s life!
Click here to see photos from the 2015 Ingram Cup Golf Challenge.
For more information please visit Ingram Cup Golf Challenge.

Boat House Uncorked
2016-09-20 18:30 - 20:00 | TN
This monthly wine-tasting series at Puckett’s Boat House is focused on informative wine-related topics, food pairings and all things relating to sipping and swirling!
Each month, Uncorked participants will enjoy four pours of the featured wines; an in-depth description and background of each pour; and suggested food accompaniments. Guests can take notes throughout the night, and ask questions in a safe approachable environment under the direction of the Uncorked Series Beverage Director, Brad Lentz.
The Puckett’s Boat House Uncorked events will take place on the third Tuesday of every month.
For tickets and more information please visit Puckett’s Boat House Uncorked.

John Sebastian
2016-09-20 20:00 | TN
John Sebastian – The Franklin Theatre – Things to Do in Downtown Franklin, TN
Over four decades the contributions of John Sebastian have become a permanent part of our American musical fabric. His group The Lovin’ Spoonful played a major role in the mid-’60s rock revolution, but what leader, singer and songwriter Sebastian had in mind was actually a counter-revolution. “We were grateful to the Beatles for reminding us our rock & roll roots,” John explains, “but we wanted to cut out the English middlemen, so to speak, and get down to making this new music as an ‘American’ band.”
For more information and to purchase tickets to this event please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Jamey Johnson, Bobby Bare, & Tony Joe White Benefit Concert "Whiskey Bread Pudding"
2016-09-21 19:30 | TN
Jamey Johnson, Bobby Bare, and Tony Joe White are coming together to perform in the round for a night of music, song and stories benefitting the Nikki Mitchell Foundation’s fight against pancreatic cancer.
Nikki Mitchell was Waylon Jenning’s business manager for 22 years and battled cancer while running a cafe in Normandy, TN and making her famous whiskey bread pudding. The Foundation places emphasis on prevention, detection and curing pancreatic cancer as well as patient services.
VIP ticket holders receive a cabaret table at the front of the theatre, a meet and greet with the artists and wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Venue: The Franklin Theatre / 419 Main St / Franklin / TN / 37064
Times: 6pm – VIP meet and greet / 7:00 – Doors open / 7:30pm – Show starts
Ticket Prices: $95 General / $115 First 3 rows / $250 Cabaret table
Purchase tickets: http://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=106378~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904&
Event website: https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyBreadPudding/
Nikki Mitchell Foundation website: http://www.nikkimitchellfoundation.org/

Thompson’s Station Dog & Pony Show 5K
2016-09-24 08:00 | TN
The Dog & Pony Show 5K kicks off Thompson’s Station’s premier annual event, “The Dog & Pony Show”. Hosted by Nashville Running Company, this trail race spans the entire beautiful Alexander Trail. After the 5K race, stick around for the free, all-day family festival which includes live music, a kids zone of activities and games, dog arena, equine attractions, artisan and food vendors and more. Proceeds from the race and festival benefit the city of Thompson’s Station.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
2016-09-24 10:00 - 2016-09-25 20:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival Franklin, TN
Pilgrimage is a multi-genre music festival in Franklin, featuring some of today’s hottest local and national touring artists, many performing acoustically, in the rustic setting of Harlinsdale Farm. The regions best food and drink will be on display as well as numerous local artists and artisans creating an all-encompassing festival experience.
For tickets and more information, please visit Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival.
More event details are below.

Jazz in the Meadow
2016-09-24 17:30 | TN
Owl’s Hill – Jazz in the Meadow – Brentwood, TN Event

All Ages
Cost: $20/person
$75/car (6 people maximum/car)
$250/Car for four part series
We have some great performances lined up this summer so pack a picnic, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl’s Hill for an evening of fun, friends and music. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot, meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls and go for a hike! Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnics, hikes and meeting the owls; Music starts at 7:00 pm
Please visit Owl’s Hill for the full schedule, to see updates and changes and to register for the event.
June 18 – Jerre Haskew
Jerre Haskew was a founding member of the legendary folk group The Cumberland Trio during the Folk Era of the early 1960’s. The Cumberland Trio recorded in 1964 with Chet Atkins at RCA Nashville’s famed Studio B and in New York City at the renowned Gotham Studios. In 2000 he reunited The Cumberland trio for two successful reunion concerts at the historic Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, TN which were recorded and released on CD, as well as remastering to CD and releasing the Trio’s 1964 RCA Nashville and NY City recordings. From 2007-2015 he worked on a Haskew family music project that culminated in the release of Songs From the Fiery Gizzard- The Music of the Haskew Family. The album features 23 songs written by Jerre and his wife Barbara over a fifty year period and sung by them, their daughter Holly and their granddaughter Sarah. The album was recently named 2015 National Folk CD of the Year by the Rural Roots Music Commission. Jerre continues to perform his own original songs and selective audience favorites throughout East & Middle TN, Northwest GA & at folk festivals around the nation.
July 30 – Teresa
August 27 – Musical Theater in the Meadow
Musical Theater in the Meadow is back, offered by a gathering of Nashville’s finest theatrical performers and supported by a fantastic band. This year’s performance is still being finalized. Check back soon for more details!
September 24 – Jazz in the Meadow with Christina Watson
Christina Watson is a versatile vocalist and vocal coach based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is highly-trained and performs all genres, but she has always been enamored by America’s only true art form: jazz. She brings her quartet of world-class musicians to events in Nashville and beyond. She performs jazz and other genres at public and private events, in concert halls, churches, clubs and at festivals. Christina sings lead and background vocals for sessions. She is the soprano in 4-person vocal jazz group, 3rd Coast Vocals, and is a frequent guest performer with the Nashville Jazz Orchestra and the NJO Sextet. Christina has released 3 CDs as a solo artist and 1 with 3CV, and she was featured on the NJO’s 2013 recording, “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” She has performed in Europe and Asia as well as in various parts of the US.

Pilgrimage Pairings Concert
2016-09-24 20:00 - 23:00 | TN
Pilgrimage Pairings – Saturday, September 24, 8-11:00 p.m. CT – A special house concert benefiting Blood:Water & Hard Bargain Association of Franklin.
Join us for an exclusive multi-course dinner & house concert experience with multi-Grammy-winning artist, John Paul White, with special guests, The Secret Sisters, all to benefit Blood:Water’s work to end the water crisis in Africa.
Please see website for tickets and more information.

16th Annual Fall Banquet
2016-09-27 17:30 - 20:30 | TN
Barefoot Republic Camp & Retreat Center – 16th Annual Fall Banquet – Franklin, TN
The 16th Annual Fall Banquet will be hosted by Amy Grant on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at her family farm. Our annual banquet, including silent auction, helps raise the much-needed operational expenses, capital improvements and hundreds of camp scholarship for families in Middle Tennessee.
We look forward to the 2016 event & hope you can join us!
For tickets and more information please visit Barefoot Republic Camp & Retreat Center.

Shakespeare in Williamson County
2016-09-29 18:00, 2016-09-30 18:00, 2016-10-01 18:00, 2016-10-02 18:00 | TN
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.

Toymania
2016-10-01 11:00 - 19:00 | TN
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 | TN
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.

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 | TN
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 | TN
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 | TN
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 | TN
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 | TN
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 | TN
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 | TN
“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 | TN
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 | TN
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 | TN
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 | TN
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 | TN
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.
