Ansbach Artisans Live in The Factory at Franklin
2016-06-21 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | T
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

Big Green Egg Event!
2016-06-25 10:00 - 14:00
Local Chef Mike Weeks will be here to demonstrate cooking with the Big Green Egg. A representative will also be here to answer any questions you have. We will be offering delicious food samples cooked on the Big Green Egg. It truly is The Ultimate Cooking Experience!

Carnton Sunset Concert Series - Zippy's Clutch
2016-06-26 18:00 - 20:00
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 5:00 pm and the music lasts from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors.
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.

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.

Jesse Hale: Ceilings Walls Windows Doors [Part I]
2016-07-01 18:00 - 21:00
Preview exhibition featuring Part I of the upcoming series, Ceilings Walls Windows Doors, at O’More College of Design in conjunction with the Franklin Art Scene. Opening reception is July 1 from 6-9p. Portion of all sales going to benefit One Life International. We’ll have craft beer and other refreshments. Bring a friend and check out the rest of the art crawl while you are there. And in case you can’t make it, stay tuned for the full show planned for later this year.

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.

DIY Cupcake Night With Ellen For Lily & Iris Baking Co.
2016-07-07 18:30 - 20:30
It’s my party and I’ll eat confetti if I want to!
Join us for another Cupcake DIY Night with Ellen from Lily and Iris Baking Company!
We’ll look and new and different cupcake decorating techniques and even make our own edible confetti for a totally unique cupcake!
The class is only $10 person and you’ll leave with cupcakes to take home and all participants get a 20% discount on Lily and Iris products when you purchase at the class!

Wood Crafts and Drafts
2016-07-12 17:30 - 19:30
We think drinking promotes creativity! Join us at Mantra for BUY 1 GET 1 FREE beers and tap into your creative side! Craft Love will bring the HAMMERS, PAINTS and DRILLS for you to create a custom beer bottle opener. Don’t miss out on making your customized beer opener sign at Mantra Artisan Ales.
You get to choose the stain, the paint and the beer! We provide all the materials and instruction. To sign up and get more information visit our website.

Spread the LOVE - Grand Opening
2016-07-16 13:00 - 16:00
In lieu of a Grand Opening, Craft Love is having a “SPREAD THE LOVE” pARTy! Join us as we celebrate one of Franklin’s own special non profits, Saddle Up!. This is a free event for you to get to know Craft Love and Saddle Up!.

Come celebrate as we make name plates for the therapeutic horses, share some snacks, enjoy Saddle Up! mini horses, have a cold drink, and learn about both Saddle Up! and Craft Love. We ask that you bring a cash donation or an item on Saddle Up! wish list. Please refer to our website to find wish list items. In addition, Craft Love will donate 25% of the proceeds from all private parties booked to raise money for Saddle Up!

We will see you at Craft Love!

Connect 2016 Higher Education Summit
2016-07-20 08:30 - 2016-07-21 14:15
Reimagine education by attending the Connect 2016 Higher Education Summit, presented by The Learning House, Inc.!
Join us on July 20 and 21 to network, strategize and learn alongside other professionals who develop, manage, and grow online education programs. Hear from leaders in the field as they discuss new and emerging industry trends which can help you successfully develop your online programs. Reimagine education with us at Connect 2016.
Connect 2016 will be held in Louisville, Kentucky at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 West Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202. Pricing includes the cost for all breakouts, workshops, and plenary sessions, as well as Day 1 lunch, and networking reception and Day 2 breakfast and lunch.
Registration is open now! If you are a vendor or online student interested in attending, please contact us. We look forward to seeing you at the Connect 2016 Online Education Summit!
Price Detail:
Partner: $450
Regular/Non-partner: $650

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.

Williamson County Fair presents "Barnyard Mardi Gras"
2016-08-05 - 2016-08-13
The Williamson County Fair returns for its 12th anniversary run August 5-13 with “Barnyard Mardi Gras!”

The summertime tradition welcomes more than 200,000 attendees to the Williamson County AgEXPO Park each year to celebrate local agriculture through a number of educational exhibits, agricultural competitions and events, state of the art midway attractions, games, live entertainment, traditional fare and more.

Movie Nights at Carnton - Night at the Musuem
2016-08-05 19:30 - 21:30
August 5, 2016 –Night at the Museum
Watch a movie under the stars on the lawn at Carnton Plantation. Gates open at 6:30 and the movie starts at 7:30 (sunset). The cost is $5 for ages 5 and up.

Bootlegger's Bash
2016-08-13 18:30 - 23:00
Adult event inspired by Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging, this casual evening at Carnton Plantation on Saturday, August 13, give guests the opportunity to taste local whiskey and moonshine, enjoy a delicious supper, and listen to some swanky entertainment.
All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward the maintenance of The Carter House and Carnton Plantation. $50 person/$90 couple
