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The Franklin Farmers Market
2018-06-02 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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. 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.
Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday!
Spring/Summer Market: April thru Oct, 8am – 1pm
Fall/Winter Market: Nov thru March, 9am – 12pm

New Preservation Directions Symposium
2018-06-02 08:30 - 15:30 | TN
The Heritage Foundation & Renasant Bank present the New Preservation Directions Symposium!
The New Preservation Directions symposium will feature 3 speakers who draw from their own experiences to discuss the economic impact of historic preservation and how it can be used to explore the unique stories of different communities.
Featured Speakers

Keynote: Matthew Webster, Director of Architectural Preservation & Research at Colonial Williamsburg
Opening Remarks: E. Patrick McIntyre, Jr., Executive Director and State Historic Preservation Officer, Tennessee Historical Commission
Robert A. Leath, Chief Curator & Vice-President of Collections & Research, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts
Chris Ohrstrom, Co-Founder & Co-Owner of Adelphi Paperhangings, and a trustee & former chairman of World Monuments Fund

To find out more info or to register, click here

Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee
2018-06-02 10:00 - 15:00 | TN
4th Annual Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee – Saturday, June 2, 2018 – Hosted by City of Franklin, TN – Municipal Government
Fine Arts Exhibit
We welcome all Tennessee Kindergarten through 12th Grade Artists to apply to display your original pieces in this juried exhibit. We will accept and include a wide variety of art pieces in multi-media platforms.
Winning pieces will be displayed at the Fire Hall Art Gallery in City Hall in Downtown Franklin throughout the summer months. 2018 Fine Exhibit Application. Deadline to submit will be May 21st, 2018.
Stage Performers
Do you dance, act, sing, play and instrument, or write poetry? We are looking for talented groups and individuals to perform on the stage at the Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee. Whether you are a seasoned performer or just starting out, we would like to highlight the variety of talent in Tennessee. 2018 Performance Application. Deadline to submit will be May 21st, 2018.
Art Interactive Stops 2018
With thanks to the Tennessee Arts Commission, ‘Arts Build Communities Grant’ there will be two unique interactive art stops at this years festival. This grant will allow us to bring in professional artists who will lead collaborative hands-on workshops for kids and their parents to experience the artists’ artmaking processes first hand.
Nick Satinover, a printmaker who will be running an etching press – Kids will be able to learn and experiment with the printmaking process first hand from this amazing artist.
Meaghan Brady Nelson, a painter, will be running an interactive mural at the festival. Please be sure to have your kids stop by so they can make their permanent mark as an artist at Pinkerton Park.
Art Stops
Several area organizations and businesses generously offer their time and financial support to allow festival attendees the opportunity to experience the arts in new and unique ways.
Hand Crafted Art Sales
The Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee allows for young artists to sell their original artwork to festival goers. 2018 Handcrafted Art Sale Application. Each vendor must provide their own set up.
For more information, please see website.

Beer Quest
2018-06-02 10:00 - 18:00 | TN
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary – Beer Quest – Brentwood, TN Events
The event is for 21 or Older
Join Jackalope Brewing Company and Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary for the Beer Quest II, a two-hour hike around Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary’s trails.
Using a map OR GPS, hikers will navigate a 3-mile route, where you’ll collect tokens along your quest. Tokens are redeemed at the end of your quest for a sampling of beers provided by Jackalope Brewing Company and food.
Food will be provided by Fly Boys Nashville, a unique WWII-themed Nashville food truck serving up a bit of the past with South Pacific flair AND new this year, The Love Bus Food Truck serving up nothing but the best BBQ Fusion in Nashville and the surrounding area! Food is included in the ticket price.
Must be 21 or older. Photo ID required at check-in.
Must be 21 or Older

Saturday, June 2, 2018
Quest 1: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Quest 2: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Quest 3: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

30th Annual Music Country Grand Prix
2018-06-02 14:30 | TN
The Music Country Grand Prix presented by Tractor Supply Company
A premier equestrian show jumping competition featuring top riders and horses from across the nation benefitting Saddle Up!
Join us June 2, 2018, for the 30th Annual Music Country Grand Prix at Brownland Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. Benefiting Saddle Up! The Music Country Grand Prix is a premier equestrian jumping competition featuring top riders and horses from across the nation competing for a $50,000 prize. Since its inception, this event has raised more than $1,600,000 to support Saddle Up!

Tennessee vs. Kentucky State Challenge Cup
2018-06-02 16:00 - 20:00 | TN
Join Franklin Polo Academy on Saturday, June 2 at the State Challenge Cup at Harlinsdale Farm for a thrilling polo match between Tennessee and Kentucky! Live commentary, two back-to-back matches, music, food/drinks, kids activities, half-time challenges, vendors, and more! Gates open at 4:00PM, first match begins at 4:30. Advanced registration is required for VIP Cabanas. Fun for all ages!
$10 General Admission | $200 VIP Cabana for 10 guests | Kids 10 & under get in free
For more information:
615-800-2268 or
email info@franklinpolo.com

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Hammers & High Heels
2018-06-02 18:30 - 23:30 | TN
Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury will host their annual Hammers & High Heels event on June 2nd at The Factory in Franklin.
This festive evening will include:

Cocktail Reception from Gray’s on Main and H Clark Distillery
Silent & Live Auction
Gourmet Dinner Buffet
Dancing with music by RubiksGroove

Each year more than 10,000 women join construction teams nationwide during The National Women Build, raising their hammers to help build affordable housing in their own communities. In April, Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury will kick off its ninth annual Women Build. Funds raised from sponsors, individual donors, and the Hammers & High Heels event help raise the $70,000 for the cost of “bricks and sticks” to build the home, covering everything from the foundation to the kitchen sink.
More than 300 volunteers will come together during the seven-week build, putting in 2,400+ labor hours to make the dream of homeownership a reality for a single mother in need.
Friends and businesses have the opportunity to support their local Habitat’s Women Build and the Hammers & High Heels event through a range of sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact Jennee Galland at jgalland@hfhwm.org or615-550-5617.
For tickets and more information, please contact www.HFHWM.org or 615.550.5617.

Westhaven Songwriter Night with Byron Hill and Roxie Dean
2018-06-03 18:30 | TN
Byron Hill is from Winston-Salem, NC. He moved to Nashville and signed his first publishing deal in 1978. Byron’s songs have generated more than 700 recordings, and have been released on ninety-one industry certified Gold and Platinum albums and singles. His songs have earned ten ASCAP awards, thirty-four U.S. and Canadian top-ten chart hits, and have become hits in many other worldwide markets. His recorded catalog spans four decades and includes songs recorded by Ray Charles, Alabama, George Strait, Connie Britton & Charles Esten (from the Nashvilleseries on CMT), Jason Aldean, Mark Chesnutt, Kenny Rogers, Don Williams, John Michael Montgomery, Anne Murray, Juice Newton, Joe Nichols, Randy Travis, Keith Whitley, Gary Allan, Rhonda Vincent, Johnny Lee, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Sammy Kershaw, Conway Twitty, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mo Pitney, and many others. Byron is a 2015 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame nominee
ROXIE DEAN, is a Baton Rouge, LA, native with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Louisiana State University. She landed her first publishing deal in 1997 thus beginning her professional career as a songwriter. Since then, her songs have been recorded by Reba McEntire, Lee Ann Womack, Faith Hill, Jamie O’Neal, Sara Evans, Trace Adkins, Tracy Lawrence, Chely Wright, Lorrie Morgan, and countless others. She has written chart-topping singles such as Lee Ann Womack’s “Why They Call It Falling,” Reba McEntire’s “My Sister,” Tracy Lawrence’s “Lonely,” as well as Jamie O’Neal’s “When I Think About Angels” which was Roxie’s first #1 single, and was nominated for a Grammy. In 2001, Roxie signed with DreamWorks Records but due to a company merger, the project was never released. Roxie then focused her energy on an independent project recording and releasing Ms. America on Valhalla Records. The album includes “A Soldier’s Wife” honoring the unsung heroes of the war.
To purchase tickets and for more information – see website.

Berry Farms Farmers Market
2018-06-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-06-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-06-19 16:00 - 19:00 | TN
The Farmers Market at Berry Farms is a Summer market that operates every Tuesday from May 1st through October 23rd. Market hours are 4:00-7:00 pm and is located in the Berry Farms Town Center at the intersection of Lewisburg Pike and Goose Creek Bypass.

You’ll find a wide variety of fresh and local produce, meat, dairy, baked goods and more at the Berry Farms Farmer’s Market. The market is a producer-only market, so everything you see is homegrown or handmade. Wondering what’s in season this week? Check out this seasonality chart from Pick TN Products.

Brentwood Farmers Market
2018-06-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-06-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-06-21 16:00 - 19:00 | TN
Local Farmers Market in Brentwood, TN
The Brentwood Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday from 4:00-7:00 pm, June 7th through August 30th. CityPark Brentwood is located at the intersection of Franklin Road and Executive Center Drive, and the Brentwood Farmer’s Market will be held on the greenspace in front of the Mooreland Mansion. The Brentwood Farmers Market is a “producer only” market, meaning all goods sold must be grown, baked or made by the merchant. Most merchants are local to Middle Tennessee. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/cityparkbrentwood/.
Boyle Investment Company owns and operates CityPark Brentwood. Boyle is sponsoring the weekly, seasonal farmers market on the property as a way to provide the Brentwood community with convenient access to high quality, locally produced goods in a relaxed, friendly and fun environment. For vendor applications, please email farmersmarketbrentwood@gmail.com.
About CityPark
CityPark is a vibrant, pedestrian friendly mixed-use community located in the central business and retail district of Brentwood, Tennessee. The 33-acre CityPark is comprised of 500,000 square feet of office space, 40,000 square feet of retail and restaurant amenities, and a 126-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel. The property is strategically situated on Franklin Road, for optimal access and visibility.
About Boyle Nashville
Boyle Investment Company is committed to creating engaging, sustainable mixed-use commercial and residential communities with a conservative approach and commitment to quality. Boyle provides on-site leasing, management, and development services at CityPark Brentwood. www.boyle.com

BOFT Lecture on 14th Amendment
2018-06-07 18:00 | TN
BATTLE OF FRANKLIN TRUST TO HOST LECTURE ON 14TH AMENDMENT
“The United States Constitution and Confederate Memory” to occur on Thursday, June 7
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust will host a lecture on Thursday, June 7 featuring speaker Eric A. Jacobson. Titled “The United States Constitution and Confederate Memory,” the lecture will focus on the 14th Amendment, how it defined American citizenship, as well as the creation of the Confederate Cemetery at Carnton, both of which unfolded simultaneously.
“The lecture series is a way to educate the community about topics that pertain to our country’s history,” said Eric A. Jacobson, author and CEO of The Battle of Franklin Trust. “This lecture will show how the 14th Amendment and the cemetery, both of which had their origins in the immediate post-war era, symbolized America’s struggle to both make sense of and move beyond the Civil War.”
This summer will mark the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 14th Amendment and the 150th anniversary of the creation of the cemetery occurred recently. Both unfolded during what is known as the Reconstruction era.
The lecture will take place at The Fleming Center at Carnton, located at 1345 Eastern Flank Circle. The event begins at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Attendees will also receive a ticket for a free Classic House Tour of Carnton to be redeemed at a later date.
Reservations are required due to limited seating. Contact jayde@boft.org or (615) 794-0903. The lecture will last approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by a Q & A. For more information about this lecture series, visit www.boft.org.
About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the Nov. 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.

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The Franklin Farmers Market
2018-06-09 08:00 - 13:00, 2018-06-16 08:00 - 13:00, 2018-06-23 08:00 - 13:00 | TN

Hart Golf Classic
2018-06-11 11:00 - 18:00 | TN
STARS will host its 26th annual Hart Golf Classic on Monday, June 11, at The Golf Club of Tennessee. Golfers will play to raise funds for the organization’s mission to support young people in overcoming social and emotional barriers they face, such as bullying, substance abuse and violence.
The Hart Golf Classic is named in honor of Patricia and Rodes Hart, steadfast and committed supporters of the agency. Patricia, who was recently awarded STARS’ ADAM Award for going the extra mile in the community to promote accepting differences, is a founding board member and encouraged STARS to launch a golf tournament back in 1992.
Entry fees are $200 for a single player and $800 for a foursome. Hole sponsorship is $250; participants have the option to enter a four-person team and sponsor a hole for $1,000.
For more information about STARS and to register for the tournament online, visit starsnashville.org. To learn more about the Hart Golf Classic and sponsorship opportunities, please contact events@starsnashville.org

Juneteenth 2018
2018-06-16 11:00 | TN

7th Annual Westhaven Porchfest
2018-06-16 16:00 - 23:00 | TN
Saturday, June 16th marks the return of the Annual Westhaven PorchFest, a music and art festival unlike any other, from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Westhaven community in West Franklin, TN. PorchFest will include over 75 performers playing on front porches in the Westhaven community from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a concert on the lake.
The entire event is family friendly, open to the public and FREE of charge. Parking is also free and food trucks and a makers market will be conveniently located in the Town Center.

16th Annual Nissan Taste of Music City Festival
2018-06-16 18:00 | TN
Nissan Taste of Music City Festival
Nashville’s largest Food and Drink Festival is celebrating 16 years at Public Square Park on June 16th, 2018!
The Nissan Taste of Music City is an all-inclusive food tasting event with a one price admission. Attendees have the opportunity to take a “Tour of Nashville” and enjoy tastings from popular Nashville neighborhood’s best local restaurants, along with some of Nashville’s local beverage flavors.
Attendees also have the opportunity to watch and learn from some of the Nashville’s top chefs as they cook on-site and provide demonstrations for attendees to enjoy. Come out and enjoy the food and beverage samples this summer along with music from local artists and keep the fun going!
Event Location
350 Deaderick St
Nashville, TN 37201

History Summer Camp
2018-06-19 09:00 - 2018-06-21 15:30 | TN
History Summer Camp
June 19-21, 2018
July 17-19, 2018
9:00 am to 3:30 pm each day
The Battle of Franklin Trust’s History Summer Camp offers children two unique opportunities to learn about America’s past which still affects us today. Through activities, demonstrations, and fun, campers can learn everything from the most popular foods, to the Underground Railroad, to Civil War marching drills. The camp provides an engaging learning experience for boys and girls ages 8-12! The cost of this camp is $125.00/per camper. For questions or more information, please contact Sarah Falck at (615) 786-1864 or sarah@boft.org.

International Day of Yoga
2018-06-21 10:00 - 14:00 | TN
Celebrate International Yoga Day!
Franklin Yoga in the Park with Keleah Anderson at Harlinsdale Farm Park. Bring your mat or blanket and participate in all different types of yoga throughout the afternoon, from Goat Yoga to Mommy & Me.

Blackberry Jam Music Festival
2018-06-23 12:00 - 22:00 | TN
Join Hard Bargain Association on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Boyd Mill Farm for the 15th annual Blackberry Jam Music Festival, presented by Scout’s Pub and bringing a talented, diverse line-up of musicians and our community together, and all for a great cause.
The Blackberry Jam is proud to announce this year’s headliner is Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist and Hall of Fame legend Charlie McCoy!
Charlie has performed with musicians including Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins, Waylon Jennings and Loretta Lynn.
The 2018 Blackberry Jam Music Festival, presented by Scout’s Pub and hosted by Reckless Johnny Wales, brings together musicians from several states, but focuses on our homegrown talent from Middle Tennessee and all for a great cause. This year’s Jam benefits Hard Bargain Association.
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Noon-2PM – Children’s Program
2PM-10PM – Main Event

Next Gen Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
2018-06-23 16:00 - 20:00 | TN
Join the Heritage Foundation Next Gen members on Saturday, June 23, 2018, for a competitive and fun corn hole tournament! Help Next Gen reach their pledge of $10,000 for preservation projects through this event. There will be kid-friendly activities and fun for all. FREE event to attend unless competing in the tournament.

Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies
2018-06-23 19:30 | TN
Nashville Symphony | Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor | Lisa Livesay, vocals | Whitney Claire Kaufman, vocals | Anthony Apicella, vocals | Andrew Johnson, vocals
Enjoy an enchanting summer evening under the stars as your Nashville Symphony and a team of Broadway-caliber vocalists perform Disney favorites while iconic movie clips play in larger-than-life LED video. Bring the family and make memories together while singing along to beloved tunes from:
The Little Mermaid | Beauty and the Beast | Aladdin | The Lion King | Frozen | Mary Poppins | Pirates of the Caribbean | and more

KELLY WILLIS
2018-06-23 20:00 | TN
Kelly Willis – The Franklin Theatre
Texas’ Country Sweetheart with rockabilly roots and a heartache-meets-honky-tonk voice, Kelly Willis has been labeled a country ingénue. As a new traditionalist singer/songwriter, her tunes effortlessly combine the storytelling and strings aspects of country music and the driving force of rock.

BreakFEST
2018-06-24 08:00 | TN
BreakFEST – 1st Annual Music and Breakfast Food Festival at The Factory at Franklin

Most can agree that you can’t live without music and you can’t live without breakfast. So why not combine them into one? The Factory at Franklin serves you BreakFEST!! The first annual music and breakfast food festival! BreakFEST will be a festival unlike any other where attendees can snack on their favorite breakfast and coffee treats in between singing along to their favorite bands.
BreakFEST will feature a fun and eclectic musical lineup from all around the US ready to bring on the music during the morning breakfast and brunch hours.
The Factory at Franklin has also invited the most popular local breakfast food destinations to be the official vendors of the festival. So be ready to try what all the hype is about!

Sunset Concert Series
2018-06-24 17:00 | TN
Live Entertainment in Franklin, TN

June 24 & July 29, 2018
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 5 p.m., and the music lasts from 6 – 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (6-12) and may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors.
