Stags' Leap Wine Dinner at McConnell House
2016-04-08 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | T
Featuring a menu created by Jason McConnell of McConnell Hospitality Group

WillPower 5K Run in Downtown Franklin
2016-04-09 07:00 - 09:00
In 2012 while away at summer camp, 12 year old Franklin resident Will NeSmith suffered a spontaneous brain hemorrhage — an event that occurs in less than .001% of the population.
Will spent 3 weeks in a coma and 2 months in the hospital — emerging only to learn he would spend years rehabilitating his brain and body to relearn everything from walking to talking.
To celebrate his survival in 2013 Will launched a beginner-friendly 5K to raise awareness for stroke recovery and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) — the genetic condition that led to Will’s brain bleed.
Since that inaugural race, thousands have completed the WillPower 5K.
2016 Details:
Race starts/ends on the Square in downtown. Start line is at Mellow Mushroom. Runners go out west main, around towards Jim Warren Park and then back down Main Street. Police close roads right before the race starts at 7:30am and then open them back up quickly as the last runners come back. All our runners and walkers make it to finish line by 8:15-8:30am.

9th Annual Art for Animals
2016-04-16 17:30 - 21:00
A fundraiser created by Nashville Paw magazine, Art for Animals is an evening of art, wine, food and fun in which 100% of proceeds benefit Pet Community Center, a 501c3 nonprofit spay and neuter clinic located in East Nashville. Our event welcomes over 300 guests and raises more than $20,000 each year for spay and neuter programs.
Pet Community Center’s vital spay and neuter programs are making a powerful difference in our community. From their highly successful feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return program to the launch of their low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter clinic in the spring of 2014, this organization is waging a strong battle against pet overpopulation in Middle Tennessee.
This highly anticipated event has become one of Nashville’s most popular fundraisers, offering an exciting and fun live auction of local artwork in a variety of media. In addition, the evening offers a sprawling silent auction, wine and beer, hors d’oeuvres, a fun photo booth and more.
This year, Art for Animals returns to a previous location, The Factory at Franklin, to take place in beautiful Liberty Hall.
Get The Cat’s Meow VIP Tickets for $75.These include exclusive front-of-house seating and dining, open bar, table service, a swag bag of goodies, and priority admission and check out.
General Admission tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door as space allows.

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.

13th Annual Main Street Brewfest
2016-05-07 14:00 - 18:00
Tap into History at the 13th Annual Main Street Brewfest presented by Lipman Brothers!
Held in Historic Downtown Franklin, the event boasts over 80 beers from 35 locations on America’s Favorite Main Street. For beer lovers of all ages (21 and over), Main Street Brewfest offers craft brews from established and new breweries, both local and abroad. Enjoy a vast selection of local food trucks, entertainment and shopping, all guaranteed to pair well with the brews!
This year, we are excited to offer a VIP experience, which will include early entry and access to tastings, speciality beer selection for VIP ticket holders only, a VIP lounge at JJ’s Wine Bar, and much more!
Those looking for a non-alcoholic option while accompanying the beer lover(s) in their life will have the option to visit our Bean Garden, where we will be featuring a variety of local coffee brewed fresh for the festival.
This event is a fundraiser for the Downtown Franklin Association and will be held rain or shine. Refunds are not available. To purchase tickets, go HERE.

Union Bound: The Tour
2016-05-11 19:00 - 23:00
Union Bound: The Tour is a first of its kind film and music experience. The evening will feature musical performances from country superstar Collin Raye as well as Nikki Nelson, lead singer of Highway 101. Between musical performances we will be showing the feature film, Union Bound, which is releasing in theaters nationwide on April 22. Union Bound is the amazing true story of a Union soldier who is captured by the Confederacy, eventually escapes and uses the underground railroad of slaves to get back to the North to continue fighting. He documented this historic journey in journals from which the movie is based. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event! Visit us at: www.unionboundthetour.com

O'More Show house
2016-05-12 10:00 - 2016-05-27 16:00
19 Leading Designers showcasing the latest in Interior Design for 15 Days in 1 stunning location. ALL Proceeds benefit the colleges Scool of Interior Design. Come Soak it in!!

In this year’s 3rd O’More show house event, this group of Leading designers from 3 Different states are completely restoring a lovely historic home. The 5,200 Sq Ft stucco Craftsman-Style cottage is a significantly contributing property to the National Register-listed Hincheyville Historic District. The interior will be fully renovated while leaving the exterior fully in tact.

The last 2 show house events have been extensively covered by national design media with proceeds going to the O’More College’s School of Interior design. Show days/ times are: Tue-Sun 10-4, Thu 10-7, Mon closed.

Franklin Rodeo
2016-05-14 07:55 - 2016-05-21 19:55
A Fun Week of Action Packed Events!
Founded in 1949, the Franklin Rodeo brings over 18,000 screaming fans year after year. It is one of the longest running family event in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi.

2016 Walk to Cure Arthritis-Nashville
2016-05-15 13:00 - 16:00
Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country to put an end to arthritis. We aren’t just helping the millions of people with arthritis to live better; we’re charting the course to a cure.
The event is at Centennial Park Band Shell on Sunday, May 15, 2016 and features a three-mile and one-mile course. We’ll have information about arthritis and fun activities for all the participants. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their dogs.
Let’s walk together, support each other and raise funds to find a cure for arthritis—the #1 cause of disability in the U.S.! Every step counts, every dollar matters! Register today!

Alan Shacklock at JJs Wine Bar
2016-06-03 18:00 - 21:00
Alan is a very talented, established, and amazing classical guitarist who plays beautiful Spanish guitar!
6-9PM

The Wineauxs at JJs Wine Bar
2016-06-04 19:00 - 22:00
Join us from 7-10PM for some great music!

Father's Day Gift Making
2016-06-05 13:00 - 16:00
Looking for a fun and unique Father’s Day gift for your Dad? Come to Craft Love and make him something that is customized just for him and handmade by you. Even better, bring him with and spend quality time working on the project together! You will be using a hammer, drill and paint brush to customize your project any way you would like 🙂

2nd Annual Porch Jam
2016-06-09 - 2016-06-12
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.

Tour de Cure
2016-06-11 05:00 - 17:00
The Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising cycling events held in 44 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Whether you ride 10 miles or 100 miles, you will travel a route supported from start to finish with rest stops, food to fuel the journey and fans to cheer you on! Each Tour de Cure event has its own character and style—from unique starting points to gorgeous scenery and more! No matter where you ride or volunteer you’ll enjoy a fun day on your bike for a great cause. We still have a need for many volunteers and there are a number of different roles and time frames available. We will take any time you have to share! Please consider helping and click on the link below to sign up. Thank you in advance for your help in supporting this cause!
