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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 […]
The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series: Featuring Bobby Tomberlin, Bill Anderson, and Lance Miller
CMA, 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 […]
Pet Sounds Live: Beach Boys Tribute
The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United StatesPet Sounds Live: Beach Boys Tribute | The Franklin Theatre On Saturday, March 21, step inside the studio for Pet […]
Brunch at Grays on Main
Gray's on Main 332 Main St., Franklin, TN, United StatesBrunch is BACK at Gray's on Main in downtown Franklin! Starting Sunday, March 8th, join us every Sunday from 11 […]
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 […]
Tiffini Johnson Reading & Book Signing
Landmark Booksellers 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, United StatesJoin local author Tiffini Johnson for an intimate evening celebrating her novel Whisperroot at Landmark Booksellers in Franklin on 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 […]
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 […]
Easter Brunch Buffet at The Harpeth Hotel
The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, United StatesCelebrate Easter at The Harpeth Hotel in downtown Franklin! Our Chefs have crafted a menu full of favorites for the whole […]
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 […]
PumpkinFest 2026
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United States41st Annual PumpkinFest 2026 | Middle Tennessee’s Largest Fall Festival in Downtown Franklin! The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 41st […]
Wine Down Main Street 2026
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United StatesMark your calendars, call your friends and book the babysitter, the 25th Annual Wine Down Main Street in downtown Franklin […]
Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square 2026
Downtown Franklin Public Square Downtown Franklin Public Square, Franklin, TN, United StatesCity of Franklin 2026 Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square On Friday, December 4th, 2026, the City of Franklin will […]
Franklin Christmas Parade 2026
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United StatesFranklin Christmas Parade – December 5th, 1 PM, 2026 Winding through the heart of Historic Downtown Franklin, the Franklin Christmas […]
41st Annual Dickens of a Christmas 2026
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United StatesDickens of a Christmas recreates the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop. A […]