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American Classics: The 60s! A Raisin in the Sun (1989)
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesWalter Lee Younger is a young man struggling with his station in life. Sharing a tiny apartment with his wife, […]
Saint Goose Wine & Spirits: Cabernet Around the World
Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, United StatesSame grape. Different places. Discover how Cabernet changes around the world. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most celebrated […]
Trivia Night at McCreary’s Franklin!
McCreary’s Irish Pub and Eatery 414 Main Street, Franklin, TN, United StatesTrivia Night at McCreary's in downtown Franklin, on Main Street every Tuesday from 7 PM to 8 PM. McCreary's Gift […]
Whiskey Wednesdays at 1799 Kitchen & Bar Room
1799 Kitchen & Bar Room 130 2nd Ave N, Franklin, TN, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday from 6pm to close for a celebration of all things whiskey. Featuring live music (6-9pm) and […]
From Theatre to Theatre with TPAC: Back to the Future (1985)
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesFrom Theatre to Theatre with TPAC: Back to the Future (1985) | The Franklin Theatre We invite you to journey […]
Tennessee State Songwriters
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesTennessee State Songwriters | The Franklin Theatre Get ready for Tennessee Songwriters Week, an annual statewide celebration of the songwriters […]
Kaitlyn Facista Author Event
Landmark Booksellers 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, United StatesCalling all Tolkien fans! Join us at Landmark Booksellers on Saturday, February 28th at 6pm for an evening in the […]
Altan
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesInternationally celebrated Irish supergroup Altan brings the fiery spirit of County Donegal to The Franklin Theatre for one unforgettable night. […]
The Music of ABBA
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesThe Music of ABBA | The Franklin Theatre | March 1, 2026 at 3 PM and 7 PM Direct from […]
Scotty Hasting
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesJoin us for a powerful, intimate evening with Scotty Hasting, a Purple Heart recipient and Black River recording artist whose journey […]
Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United StatesHistoric Downtown Franklin Art Crawl Features Local Artists, Live Music, Guided Art Tours, Complimentary Refreshments and More! The first Friday […]
First Kiss Friday! Clueless (1995)
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesFirst Kiss Friday! Clueless (1995) at The Franklin Theatre Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of […]
An Evening with Suzy Bogguss
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesAn Evening with Suzy Bogguss | The Franklin Theatre Experience an intimate night with Grammy-winner Suzy Bogguss, the voice behind 90s […]
Oddity Improv
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesIf you love Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you’ll love the fast-paced, interactive, and family-friendly comedy of Oddity Improv in […]
Soul Sacrifice Santana Tribute
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesExperience the legendary sound of Carlos Santana with Soul Sacrifice, the nation’s premier and longest-running tribute act. This electrifying show captures […]
The Frontmen
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesThe Frontmen bring the soundtrack of your favorite country memories to The Franklin Theatre! This supergroup unites three powerhouse lead […]
Braison Cyrus with Special Guests
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesExperience an evening of "unexpectedly brilliant" alt-country and modern folk as Nashville’s own Braison Cyrus takes the stage. With a signature […]
Socks in the Frying Pan
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesSocks in the Frying Pan | The Franklin Theatre Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in downtown Franklin with the energy of […]
An Evening with Kathie Lee Gifford with Special Guest Karen Kingsbury
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesJoin beloved television personality and author Kathie Lee Gifford for a special conversation with bestselling novelist Karen Kingsbury as they […]
The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series: Featuring Bobby Tomberlin, Bill Anderson, and Lance Miller
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesCMA, ACM & Grammy nominee and Dove Award winner, Bobby Tomberlin, was raised in Luverne, Alabama, where he was a […]
Forever Abbey Road
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesForever Abbey Road is a collective of successful Nashville musicians who work hard at creating a unique show that demonstrates […]
The Hits and History Tour with Sammy Sadler and Dave Gibson (of the Gibson-Miller Band)
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesExperience the Hits and History Tour at The Franklin Theatre, an intimate evening with two legends who have shaped the […]
T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesJoin us for an intimate evening with country legend T.G. Sheppard and the multi-talented Kelly Lang. With a staggering 21 #1 hits between them, […]
From Theatre to Theatre with TPAC: Some Like it Hot (1959)
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesWe invite you to journey FROM THEATRE TO THEATRE as we embark on a special series with The Franklin Theatre […]
Mike Farris & The Fortunate Few
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesGRAMMY and AMERICANA award-winning vocalist Mike Farris, revered in American roots music and the dynamic force behind The Screamin’ Cheetah […]
The Piano Academy presents: Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesThe Piano Academy presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. starring our cast of talented students ages 8 to 14 years old. March […]
Nateland Presents: Brad Upton
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesNateland Presents: Brad Upton | The Franklin Theater - March 29, 2026, at 3 PM and 7 PM Brad Upton […]
The Players featuring Keith Howland, Jeff Coffey, Rob Arthur, and Ed Toth
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesExperience The Players deliver a world-class night of rock and roll mastery. This all-star lineup features Chicago alumni Keith Howland, the band’s […]
Willie Watson
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesExperience a night of "revelation and resurrection" with Willie Watson, the founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show and a master of the […]
Harvey
Pull-Tight Players Theatre 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, United StatesThe play that inspired the beloved motion picture starring James Stewart! Elwood P. Dowd wants everyone to know his imaginary […]
The John Prine Band
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesExperience a heartfelt tribute to a legend as The John Prine Band—featuring longtime members Jason Wilber, Dave Jacques, Kenneth Blevins, and Fats Kaplin—brings John’s iconic […]
Albert Cummings
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesExperience the live presence of Albert Cummings, a modern blues titan celebrated for his "fiery guitar work" and soulful, rock-infused improvisation. […]
Harvey
Pull-Tight Players Theatre 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, United StatesThe play that inspired the beloved motion picture starring James Stewart! Elwood P. Dowd wants everyone to know his imaginary […]
The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series: Featuring Lee Thomas Miller and Wendell Mobley
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesLee Thomas Miller is a songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Since moving to Nashville in 1991 he has had 18 top 20 […]
At the Copa: Rich Jacques’ Tribute to the Music of Barry Manilow
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesAt the Copa: Rich Jacques' Tribute to the Music of Barry Manilow | The Franklin Theatre Transport yourself to the […]
The Stories Behind the Songs, presented by H.G. Hill Realty Company
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesThe 21st District Recovery Court (Recovery Court) will host its annual singer-songwriter night, The Stories Behind the Songs, presented by […]
Harvey
Pull-Tight Players Theatre 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, United StatesThe play that inspired the beloved motion picture starring James Stewart! Elwood P. Dowd wants everyone to know his imaginary […]
Sally Lloyd-Jones: Stories & Songs with Jon Guerra
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesJoin beloved storyteller Sally Lloyd-Jones for the release of her new book Jesus: Our True Friend. She will be joined […]
42nd Annual Main Street Festival 2026
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United StatesThe Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN’s Main Street Festival is a highly-anticipated, annual tradition held in the historic downtown […]
From Theatre to Theatre with TPAC: Water for Elephants (2011)
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesWe invite you to journey FROM THEATRE TO THEATRE as we embark on a special series with The Franklin Theatre […]
Franklin Rodeo Parade 2026
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United StatesFranklin Rodeo Parade 2026 in Downtown Franklin! Get ready for the Franklin Rodeo and Rodeo Parade, proudly presented by The […]
Songs for the Spectrum
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesA songwriters night benefitting Autism Career Training! What is ACT? Autism Career Training prepares young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder […]
Gold Dust Woman Tribute – Ciera MacKenzie
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesGold Dust Woman Tribute - Ciera MacKenzie | The Franklin Theatre Share in an intimate storytelling experience featuring the music […]
The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series: Rafe Van Hoy, Kent Blazy, and Victoria Shaw
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesRafe Van Hoy began his music career as a songwriter, securing his first publishing contract at the age of 17. […]
Once Upon a Mattress
Pull-Tight Players Theatre 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, United StatesThe musical that made Carol Burnett a household name! This retelling of The Princess and the Pea is filled with […]
Once Upon a Mattress
Pull-Tight Players Theatre 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, United StatesThe musical that made Carol Burnett a household name! This retelling of The Princess and the Pea is filled with […]
Once Upon a Mattress
Pull-Tight Players Theatre 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, United StatesThe musical that made Carol Burnett a household name! This retelling of The Princess and the Pea is filled with […]
The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series: Featuring: The Good Ole Gals: Mae Estes, Autumn Mc Entire, SJ Mc Donald, and Marti Dodson
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesMae Estes merges the timelessness of classic country music with modern melodies and production to form her exclusive artistry. She […]
Franklin on the Fourth 2026
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United StatesFranklin on the Fourth 2026, 4th of July Celebration offers family fun, great music, free games, pet resting area, quality […]
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth 2026
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United StatesAlways held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in […]