2nd Annual Porch Jam
2016-06-09 - 2016-06-12 | T
Four days of free live music on the porch at Bagbey House Antiques & Interiors. Last year we featured 14 live acts from 5 states over the 4 days. So far we have 23 performers booked from 5 states and at least one other country, covering multiple genres.

Free Ukulele Circle
2016-06-21 13:30 - 15:00 UTC
Join us to celebrate Make Music Day! 1:30-3pm. Bring your ukulele or borrow one of ours. Ukulele chords and beginner basics will be covered and then we will play music together!

Ansbach Artisans Live in The Factory at Franklin
2016-06-21 16:00 - 19:00
A special edition of the popular Saturday Night Live Art event is being held inside the Factory at Franklin during the 2016 Business & Education Expo hosted by the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce.

Featured Artists Painting Live:
– Roy Laws
– Pam Francis
– Lisa Eisenga
– Laura Neal
– Chris Ousley
– Carol Moon
– Dolly Georgieva-Gode
– Omari Booker
– Elisheba Israel
– Kate Cloud
– Leah Boorse
– Kimberly Fox
Featured Musician:
– Mel Deal, Jazz Guitarist

2016 Williamson County Business & Education Expo

Swanky Plank Vintage Marketplace at Rippavilla
2016-07-07 16:00 - 2016-07-09 18:00
Shop the region’s best antique and vintage dealers while enjoying the majestic grounds. Shoppers will find antiques, vintage, repurposed, handmade and custom treasures.
Sneak Peek Passes allows first pickin’s admission on Thursday (4-8p) plus admission on Friday and Saturday (9a-6p), tour of the mansion and complimentary wine on Thursday evening while you shop. Sneak Peek Passes are $25. Single day shopping on Friday or Saturday is $7. Parking is free.
Spend the day, have lunch and enjoy the live music!
For more information our FB Page is https://m.facebook.com/SwankyPlank/ and our website is http://www.rippavilla.org/swankyplank.asp.

Carnton Sunset Concert Series - Ressurection/A Journey Tribute Band
2016-07-31 18:00 - 20:00
Adults are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate for each concert. Children (ages 6-12) are $5 in advance or at the gate for each concert. Free for 5 and under.
The gates open at 5:00 pm. The concerts are from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
The concerts are held on the east lawn next to the house. Parking is free. Restrooms are on-site.
Food and drinks are available for purchase or attendees may bring their own (including alcohol).
No tents, grills or pets are allowed.
Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule the concert.

Gray's On Main Live Music
2016-08-18 13:00
Live Music Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Sunday Jazzy Brunch
2016-08-18 13:00
Sunday brunch 11a-4p. Jazz 12-2p

Carnton Sunset Concert Series - Chris Weaver Band
2016-08-28 18:00 - 20:00

G Burns Jug Band at Kimbro's Pickin Parlor
2016-09-14 19:00
The G Burns Jug Band of San Diego, California is coming to Kimbro’s. Founded in 2012 by native Kentuckian Clinton Davis, the G Burns Jug Band has been building an enthusiastic following for down home roots music on the west coast. They received a San Diego music award in 2015 for their second album, “The Southern Pacific & The Santa Fe”. Local press has described them as one of the city’s best party bands, and sounding “like a freight train hauling ass down the track with some fiddlers and banjo pickers on board”. Renowned national roots publication No Depression calls them “a joyous and soulful restoration of American musical tradition”. Come see what all the fuss is about as they make their way up to Louisville, Kentucky for the National Jug Band Jubilee!

Creative Nation Presents Benefit Show for Preston Taylor Ministries
2016-09-14 19:00 - 23:00
Creative Nation will host their 5th annual songwriter’s show to benefit local non-profit, Preston Taylor Ministries, on Wednesday, September 14th at The Franklin Theatre. This year’s bill will include Luke Laird, Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna, Steve Moakler, Maggie Chapman, and Kassi Ashton. Preston Taylor Ministries is a non-profit organization that empowers kids and young adults to confront problems like drug use, gang involvement, teenage pregnancy, poor school performance, and crime. All proceeds will go to benefit the work that PTM is doing in Nashville!

Launch of Robert Hicks's book "The Orphan Mother"
2016-09-15 18:30 - 20:30
The launch of Robert Hick’s The Orphan Mother, a benefit for student scholarships at New Hope Academy. Franklin Theater Sept 15th at 6:30…tickets are $130 and include a signed, First edition of the book. Tickets can be purchased at the Franklin theater starting August 20th.

Jamey Johnson, Bobby Bare, & Tony Joe White Benefit Concert "Whiskey Bread Pudding"
2016-09-21 19:30 - 22:00
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.
$95 General / $115 First 3 rows / $250 VIP Cabaret tables
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.

The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
2016-09-24 - 2016-09-25
Pilgrimage is a multi-genre music festival featuring some of today’s hottest local and national touring artists, many performing acoustically, in the rustic setting of Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN. The region’s best food and drink will be on display as well as numerous local artists and artisans creating an all-encompassing festival experience.

Heylee B Re-Grand Opening
2016-10-05 18:00 - 2016-10-15 21:00
Join us for a night of drinks, music, and shopping of course! Come celebrate the opening of our new location! The event starts and six and you won’t want to miss this!

Sister Cities Celebration of Nations
2016-10-08 10:00 - 19:00
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.
