Downtown Franklin

Blue and Gray Days at Carnton and The Carter House
2016-11-05, 2016-11-04 13:30 - 17:00 UTC
Blue & Gray Days is an annual living history event at The Carter House and Carnton that allows guests to step into the past. Re-enactors and living historians set up camp sites and perform demonstrations. You can see a blacksmith busy at work, play a Civil War era game of cricket, and meet some very interesting historical figures.
Friday, November 4: 1:30 pm – 5 pm*
Saturday, November 5: 9 am – 5 pm
*Please note: Friday morning is always reserved specifically for school groups. We open to the general public at 1:30 pm on Friday.
Admission for Blue & Gray Days is included in general admission to the sites.
House Tours: Adults: $15, Children (6-12)*: $8 Blue & Gray Days (Grounds only): $5
*Children under 6 are always free.

Franklin Art Scene
2015-05-01 18:00 - 21:00
Every first Friday of the month, the community celebrates local artists and their work during the Franklin Art Scene, a free event in downtown Franklin.

Coordinated within the Downtown Franklin Association & the Heritage Foundation, the art crawl boasts dozens of participating locations dispersed in and around our downtown. Learn more here.

Music City Pickers LIVE!
2016-11-03 18:00 - 22:00
Grammy-nominated hit singer/songwriter Brady Seals from Little Texas (God Blessed Texas, Kick a Little, My Love, What Might Have Been and Amy’s Back in Austin) and award-winning songwriter/producer Gordon Kennedy (Change The World by Eric Clapton) is kicking off a new weekly concert series, Music City Pickers LIVE!

This weekly singer/songwriter show will be held at The Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road/Franklin, TN) at The Little Brick Theater and will consist of hit writers, prominent artists and guitar pickers. Tickets are on sale now. The opening night will be Thursday, November 3, 2016 with two shows (6-7:30pm CST and 8:30-10pm CST), followed by a special performance on Tuesday, November 8th and then two shows every Thursday evening starting in December.
The audience members will experience an unforgettable performance in a beautifully renovated theater with an intimate setting unlike anywhere else. Tickets for both kick off shows are now on sale and can be purchased by going to www.musiccitypickerslive.com. Space is limited and tickets for each show are only $15/General Admission or $25/VIP–front row experience. Come early, park for free and enjoy the wonders that the Factory at Franklin has to offer with shops and restaurants. For more information, visit www.musiccitypickerslive.com.

The Registry Open House
2016-11-03 10:00 - 2016-11-04 21:00
There is no time like the HOLIDAYS to set a beautiful table and GIVE the ones you love something to treasure forever…The Registry is pleased to host a very special Silver Trunk Show with Nancy and Michael Weaver Thursday, November 3rd 10:00-7:00 and Friday, November 4th 10:00-9:00. There will be wine, nibbles and fall specials from 5 to 7 each evening. There will also be a Garnier-Thiebaut Trunk Show Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Receive 20% off these fine linens!

Soul At The Factory With Jason Eskridge
2016-10-29 19:00 - 21:00
Soul at The Factory celebrates the best local, national and international R&B, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues and Gospel music. Hear Jason Eskridge and Friends with Nashville’s finest top flight live music at the state of the art Little Brick Theater at The Factory. Doors open at 6pm. General Admission and VIP tickets available and Concessions. Presented by DrAlvin.com and LifeStyle Publications.
The audio and video promotional recording is courtesy of ICU Security to air on Cromwell Radio 102.1 The Light Nashville and featured on www.DrAlvin.com.
From more information call 615-716-2139, email alvin@dralvin.com and visit www.DrAlvin.Com.

Pumpkinfest 2016
2016-10-29 10:00 - 18:00
Genesis of Cool Springs Pumpkinfest presented by Bank of America is Middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival that will return in it’s 33rd year on October 29, 2016! With over 65,000 people in attendance, the festival stretches along Main Street in downtown Franklin, and its avenues, and offers tons of festive fun for families!

DIY Throw Pillows!
2016-10-29 09:00 - 11:00
Custom-make your own throw pillows! Whether on a couch or atop a bed, these soft canvas pillows add that personal touch to any room in your home or make the perfect gift. Workshop registration includes all materials and guided instruction for you to create and take home your own custom throw pillow.

Holiday Open House at The Registry
2016-10-20 17:00 - 19:00
The Registry is having a Holiday Open House next Thursday, Oct. 20 from 5-7 p.m., featuring Vietri’s Old St. Nick from 10-8. Nibbles and Prosecco will be served.

Women Wine and Wood
2016-10-19 18:00 - 21:00
You need a night out with your girlfriends! Come relax with a bottle of wine and hammer out those midweek stresses while you create a piece of art for your home. Choose from over 20 different projects to make in an instructor-led workshop. Register online to sign up for this workshop!

Make Your Own Rustic Wood Map or Flag
2016-10-14 19:00 - 22:00
Join Craft Love in our DIY workshop to make you own rustic wood map or flag. Choose from any of our beautiful 2ft x 4ft projects and customize it yourself to match your home décor or as the perfect gift to give. Craft Love is BYOB, so come enjoy a glass of wine while our instructors lead you step-by-step as you hammer, drill, stain and paint your way to a beautiful new masterpiece. Register online to reserve your seat!

City Farmhouse Fall Pop-up Fair
2016-10-14 08:00 - 2016-10-15 15:00
Located at: The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd. Inside Jamison Hall, the Courtyard and the Extended Couryard Group Tent
60 + vendors from across the
U.S. 98% antique and vintage.
Live Music & Food Trucks!
Go to: www.cityfarmhousefranklin.com

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.

Coffee and Crafts
2016-10-08 09:00 - 12:00
Join us in our workshop for coffee and crafts! We’ll provide the coffee and everything necessary to create your next home décor piece, all you need to bring is your creativity! Choose from over 20 wood signs to make in this class. Our instructors will lead you through step-by-step, helping you customize your piece to match your home décor or as the perfect gift to give. Register online to reserve you spot!
