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American Girl Easter Bunny and Brunch
2017-04-09 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
American Girl – Easter Bunny and Brunch
April 9, 2017
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Hop in and celebrate spring’s arrival by sharing a sunny brunch with your girl and meeting the Easter Bunny! She’ll be able to partake in a special brunch and get a chance to meet and take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Bring your own camera. $25 per person (Please note, prepaid event reservations are non-exchangeable and non-refundable), Reservations required, For girls ages 3 and up.

B.J. Thomas
2017-04-08 20:00, 2017-04-07 20:00 | TN
B.J. Thomas – The Franklin Theatre
A true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them, B.J. Thomas has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible half a century in music and some 47 years since his first gold selling hit on Scepter Records. Thomas, a five time Grammy and two time Dove Award winner who has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists over the past 50 years.

Franklin Improv-All Stars
2017-04-08 19:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Improv-All Stars Comedy Show in Downtown Franklin at The Factory
Enjoy a night of razor-sharp wit, instantly created songs, celebrity impersonations, slapstick and more! Instead of staying at home watching reruns of Whose Line or Saturday Night Live, be a part of live interactive theater by shouting out wild and weird suggestions. Everything on stage will be made up on the spot, making it great for groups, date nights, and fun for the entire family.
The Franklin Improv All-Stars are a mix of the region’s finest improvisors, made up of players with years of improv experience. Audiences will enjoy a core cast joined by other players that changes each month- giving Franklin a truly all-star cast each show. These shows are family-friendly and located right next door to some of the south’s finest restaurants and bars.

Buttercup Festival
2017-04-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Historic Nolensville Buttercup Festival, 7289 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
Festivals in Williamson County, TN
THE HISTORIC NOLENSVILLE BUTTERCUP FESTIVAL is THIS Saturday, April 8th. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. It is held in the Historic District of Nolensville, TN along Nolensville Road nestled in the middle of town bordering scenic Mill Creek. There will be over 100 vendors and artisans with hand made art, jewelry, wood crafts, soaps, candles, and more! Also a variety of food trucks. Be sure to visit The Historic District Shoppes, they will be offering specials during the Festival. You don’t want to miss The Civil War Re-Enactors, 46 Tennessee, The Easter Bunny, Sam the Balloon Man, Games for the Kids, Lucky Ladd Farms, The Little Miss and Miss Buttercup Pageant, Live Music, Presentation of the Buttercup Scholarship Award, Festival T-shirts, and MUCH MUCH More! The weather is going to be awesome so come enjoy a relaxing family day and experience the essence of the Small Town of Nolensville.
Facebook page Historic Nolensville Buttercup Festival

Peter Pan
2017-04-08 14:30 - 19:00 | TN
Off The Square Theatre Company Presents Peter Pan
Come see Peter, Wendy, John and Michael take flight to Never Never Land, courtesy of ZFX Flying Company! You WON’T want to miss it!
Performances of Peter Pan will be March 30-April 1 and April 6-8. To purchase tickets, go to www.offthesquarefranklin.com.

April 8th – 2:30pm and 7:00pm

Free Hike Day
2017-04-08 13:00 | TN
Things to Do in Brentwood, TN
Come out to Owl’s Hill for a free hike! Join one of our staff members or volunteers on a guided hike through Owl’s Hill. This is a great opportunity for families, individuals, and small groups to come enjoy the trails of Owl’s Hill and get some exercise. The hike will be approximately two to three miles with some moderate hill climbs included. Hikes will start at 1:00.

The Pearl Event VI
2017-04-08 10:00 - 18:30 | TN
Founded by faith in 2009, The Pearl Event is a ministry of outreach and reconciliation through a non-denominational annual women’s conference. It is a beautiful gathering of overcomers who want to encounter Jesus and bring glory to God through learning His word and the sharing of testimonies. Stories of hope. Stories of redemption and reconciliation. Stories of surviving the unimaginable and the unthinkable. The “But God” stories that we each carry. We usher in hope. We make room for God to speak and teach and lead His daughters. And because the work of the cross is for every, single one of us, The Pearl Event includes every woman and seeks to bridge the gap between Christian denominational lines and barriers.

WillPower 5k
2017-04-08 07:30 | TN
The WillPower 5k has become a Williamson County favorite for beginning runners and walkers.
The 5th annual race is April 8th and will follow a scenic course through Downtown Franklin, Tennessee. The event attracts over 1,000 registered runners each year.

Come to the Cabaret!
2017-04-07 20:00 - 2017-04-08 20:00 | TN
Events in Brentwood, TN

Come to the Cabaret!
a concert to benefit
The Brentwood Arts Society
at Towne Centre Theatre
Musical Director: Leslie Berra
Producer/Stage Manager: April Presley

An evening of Broadway music performed by some of your favorite local theatre artists. The cast includes Leslie Berra, Nikki Berra, Mark Buchanan, Alex Cook, Preston Crook, Carrie Greening, Jeremy Hargis, Will Lasley, Brett Myers, Kendall Rogers, Lindsey Stone, Kaitlyn Sumner and Alex Wasson. Advance tickets are $18 for Adults and $16 for Military, Senior and Students and will also be available at the door: $20 for adults and $18 for Military, Senior and Students.

The Addams Family
2017-04-07 19:30 | TN
Columbia State Community College Presents “The Addams Family”

Miriam’s Promise – Celebrate the Promise
2017-04-07 18:00 | TN

Peter Pan
2017-04-06 19:00 - 2017-04-07 19:00 | TN
Off The Square Theatre Company Presents Peter Pan
Come see Peter, Wendy, John and Michael take flight to Never Never Land, courtesy of ZFX Flying Company! You WON’T want to miss it!
Performances of Peter Pan will be March 30-April 1 and April 6-8. To purchase tickets, go to www.offthesquarefranklin.com.

Music City Pickers Live
2017-04-06 19:00 - 22:00 | TN
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 Regie Hamm, Gary Chapman & Terri Jo Box

Richard Thompson (Solo Acoustic)
2017-04-05 20:00 | TN
Richard Thompson (Solo Acoustic) – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN
Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time, Richard Thompson is also one of the world’s most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters. He has received Lifetime Achievement Awards for Songwriting on both sides of the Atlantic – from the Americana Music Association in Nashville to Britain’s BBC Awards as well as the prestigious Ivor Novello.
For more information please visit website.

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
2017-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
Franklin, TN Easter Bunny Events
Easter Bunny Hops into CoolSprings Galleria
Enjoy visits, goodies, photos, and a Free Bunny Arrival Party!
Spring has sprung, and the Easter Bunny is headed to CoolSprings Galleria! Beginning Saturday, March 25, kids of all ages are invited to have their photo snapped with the Bunny at CoolSprings Galleria in Center Court.
The Easter Bunny will be available for visits and photos starting Saturday, March 25, through Saturday, April 15, Monday through Sunday, during all mall hours. CoolSprings Galleria is closed on Easter Sunday. All families who visit the Easter Bunny will receive an Easter Bunny coloring sheet.
In addition, CoolSprings Galleria will be hosting a free Easter Bunny Arrival Party on March 25, at 10am to 11:30am in Center Court. Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon animals, DJ, and the first 100 kids will enjoy cookie decorating with Great American Cookies!
Shoppers are also encouraged to bring in their pets for a photograph with the Easter Bunny on Tuesday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 11, between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Please make sure all pets are on a leash or in a carrier.
And now the Easter Bunny Experience can continue long after a visit to the mall has ended! Visit MyHolidayMoments.com and download Easter photos, share them thru social media, and create projects with Shutterfly.com. Visitors to the Easter Bunny at CoolSprings Galleria will receive a $20 Shutterfly gift card with any of the five photo packages available. Looking for more Easter fun for the whole family? Download the “My Holiday Moments” app, available through iTunes or Google Play. This free app has games, a countdown to Easter, photo package information, and gives you the ability to download your photos to your phone. Customers can also receive their photos immediately via text when a cell phone number is provided at check out.
For more information, visit CoolSpringsGalleria.com

Williamson County High School Poetry Slam & Surprise Guest
2017-04-04 16:30 | TN
Williamson County’s top youth poets and spoken word artists will compete for lyrical honors, a chance to appear at the statewide finals and a shot to travel to the international teen poetry competition. A surprise guest will perform immediately following the slam.

Southern Word - Williamson County Grand Slam Poetry Finals
2017-04-04 16:00 | TN

Vintage Baseball Game
2017-04-02 12:00 - 14:30 | TN
Vintage Baseball Game – Carnton Plantation
April 2, 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.

American Girl Easter Bunny and Brunch
2017-04-02 10:30 - 12:00 | TN
American Girl – Easter Bunny and Brunch
April 2, 2017
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Hop in and celebrate spring’s arrival by sharing a sunny brunch with your girl and meeting the Easter Bunny! She’ll be able to partake in a special brunch and get a chance to meet and take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Bring your own camera. $25 per person (Please note, prepaid event reservations are non-exchangeable and non-refundable), Reservations required, For girls ages 3 and up

Nashville Elvis Festival
2017-04-02 10:00 | TN
Festivals in Franklin, TN

Nashville Elvis Festival is a premier Elvis event unlike any other, celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Rock & Roll. Fans from around the world will gather in Middle Tennessee March 30-April 2, 2017 for 4 days of celebrity appearances, live music events and on-stage interviews with Elvis’ friends and band members – hosted by longtime Elvis Week emcee TOM BROWN.

7 of the events will be held at the Historic Franklin Theatre, with additional events taking place at Paragon Studios and GRAYS on Main. For a complete schedule of events and additional information, please visit www.NashvilleElvisFestival.com.

Sunday, April 2, 2017
10:00 AM
ELVIS GOSPEL LIVE
Hosted by Tom Brown
Special Guests: Bill Cherry, Jay Dupuis, Dean Z, Jeff Lewis, Donnie Sumner and the EAS Band
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
Join the EAS Band along with Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ winners Bill Cherry, Jay Dupuis and Dean Z, plus Jeff Lewis and Donnie Sumner of The Stamps for a very special concert event featuring the Grammy Award-winning Gospel Music of Elvis Presley.

Great Futures Gala
2017-04-01 17:00 | TN
Great Futures Gala Presented by Nissan North America
Saturday, April 1, 2017 – Omni Nashville Hotel
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
We are thrilled to announce Shaquille O’Neal as the celebrity entertainer for the 2017 Great Futures Gala!
As our largest fundraiser, the Great Futures Gala supports the 4,000 kids we serve annually.
The Great Futures Gala is an evening of Hollywood glamour, fine dining, and an auction experience. Our Gala features a live and silent auction of more than 200 items – from Nashville-made products to international trips. With over 500 notable guests, our Gala is truly a night to remember. Special guests have included: Martin Short, Rob Lowe, Dylan McDermott, Martin Sheen, and Dick Vitale.
The 6th Annual Great Futures Gala will take place on April 1, 2017, at Omni Nashville Hotel.

Easter Egg Hunts
2017-04-01 10:00 | TN
Easter Egg Hunts in Franklin, TN – Click Here to Learn More About Upcoming Events in Williamson County!

Peter Pan
2017-04-01 14:30 - 19:00 | TN
Off The Square Theatre Company Presents Peter Pan
Come see Peter, Wendy, John and Michael take flight to Never Never Land, courtesy of ZFX Flying Company! You WON’T want to miss it!
Performances of Peter Pan will be March 30-April 1 and April 6-8. To purchase tickets, go to www.offthesquarefranklin.com.

April 1 – 2:30pm and 7:00pm show

Sky Hunters
2017-04-01 13:00 - 15:00 | TN
Events in Brentwood, TN
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary’s, Julie Eperjesi and local falconers, Jim Primus, Jean Simpson and Allen Johnson will collaborate to present the Sky Hunters program. Learn the characteristics of the night time sky hunters – the owls. Discover the unique adaptations that hawks utilize to become masters of the sky then watch as the hawks take to the sky for a flight demonstration! Learn what makes Birds of Prey unique in the avian world and the roles they play in our environment. It promises to be an afternoon you will never forget.

Nashville Elvis Festival
2017-04-01 10:00 - 22:00 | TN
Festivals in Franklin, TN

Nashville Elvis Festival is a premier Elvis event unlike any other, celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Rock & Roll. Fans from around the world will gather in Middle Tennessee March 30-April 2, 2017 for 4 days of celebrity appearances, live music events and on-stage interviews with Elvis’ friends and band members – hosted by longtime Elvis Week emcee TOM BROWN.

7 of the events will be held at the Historic Franklin Theatre, with additional events taking place at Paragon Studios and GRAYS on Main. For a complete schedule of events and additional information, please visit www.NashvilleElvisFestival.com.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
10:00 AM
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST – ROUND 2
Hosted by Tom Brown and featuring the EAS Band
Judges: Wink Martindale, Sandy Martindale, Brenda Lee, Gina Keltner and more to be announced!
Special Appearance by Jay Dupuis!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
Come watch Elvis tribute artists from around the country compete in the Semi-Finals. All tribute artists will be backed by the EAS Band. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ to be held in Memphis in August 2017.

2:00 PM
SATURDAY CONVERSATIONS
Hosted by Tom Brown
Special Guests: Joanne Cash, Brenda Lee, Wink & Sandy Martindale, Bill Cherry, Jay Dupuis and Dean Z!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
This session will include Elvis Conversations with Gospel legend Joanne Cash, sister of Johnny Cash, who met Elvis when he was opening for her famous brother; Brenda Lee, a lifelong friend of Elvis and one of the most iconic female vocalists in history who shot to fame with worldwide hits like “I’m Sorry” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”; Legendary game show host Wink Martindale, a lifelong friend of Elvis who was in the studio the night Dewey Phillips played “That’s All Right” for the very first time; Sandy Martindale, who dated Elvis for six years, leading to her dancing in Viva Las Vegas and several other Elvis movies; and a special Q&A with Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ champions Bill Cherry (2009), Dean Z (2013) and Jay Dupuis (2014) – who will collectively discuss Elvis Presley’s impact on their lives and their careers as Elvis Tribute Artists.

7:00 PM
SATURDAY MAIN EVENT
ELVIS IN CONCERT: Bill Cherry with the EAS Band, plus Special Guests to be announced!
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST – FINALS
Hosted by Tom Brown and featuring the EAS Band
Judges: Wink Martindale, Sandy Martindale, Brenda Lee, Gina Keltner and more to be announced!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $59 (Balcony)/$69 (Rows G-P)/$79 (Rows A-F)
Elvis tribute artists compete in the Final Round. All tribute artists will be backed by the EAS Band. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ to be held in Memphis in August 2017. Immediately following the Finals, Bill Cherry, the 2009 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ winner and co-star of the Elvis Lives Tour, presents a live concert event you won’t want to miss!

10:00 PM
NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT PARTY (Location – GRAYS on Main)
Hosted by Jeff Lewis
Location: GRAYS on Main
Tickets: $10 cover charge at the door
Immediately following the Saturday Main Event, come down the street to GRAYS on Main and join Jeff Lewis & Friends for a late night all-Elvis after party that you won’t want to miss!

Botanical Watercolors at Cheekwood
2017-04-01 10:00 - 16:00 | TN
Explore the historic techniques used by artists who portrayed, in accurate detail, the flora and fauna of our world. Learn to capture the intricate details of nature through pencil under-drawings, dry brush watercolor techniques and color mixing. Spend the day at Cheekwood touring the gardens and learning botanical watercolor techniques.
In Collaboration with Watkin’s Community Education
Saturday, April 1
10:00am – 4:00pm
$80, plus $25 materials fee
Teaching Artist: Mary Gwyn Bowen

Franklin Farmers Market
2017-04-01 09:00 - 13:00 | TN
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

12th Annual Wine Festival & Tasting
2017-03-31 18:00 - 22:00 | TN
Join the Nashville Predators Foundation for the 12th annual Wine Festival & Tasting on March 31, 2017, over the ice at Bridgestone Arena.
The festivities run from 6-10 p.m. CT and tickets are $75 per person. The festival will feature more than 225 higher-end wines, beer, a spirits tasting and an extensive silent auction with more than 200 items.
For an exclusive tasting, purchase tickets to the VIP Dinner & Tasting in the Patron Platinum Club. Michael Hendry will be hosting a delicious five-course dinner paired with hand-crafted Hendry Wines. VIP dinner tickets are $200.
12TH ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL & TASTING

Fri, 03/31/2017 –
6:00pm to 10:00pm

General Admission
6 p.m. (CT) – $75 per person Tasting over 200 high-end wines • Spirits Tasting Anheuser-Busch products • Cocktail bar Culinary delicacies • Predators personalities GNASH photo opportunity • Extensive silent auction
VIP Dinner & Tasting
5:30 p.m. (CT) – $200 per person Five-course dinner and wine pairing hosted by Michael Hendry in the Patron Platinum Club, featuring hand-crafted wines from Hendry *ticket includes wine festival admission, VIP Dinner & Tasting

Anne of Green Gables
2017-03-31 14:00 - 2017-04-01 19:00 | TN
