Downtown Franklin

Spread the LOVE - Grand Opening
2016-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | T
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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Free Ukulele Circle
2016-06-21 13:30 - 15:00
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!

Wood Crafts and Drafts
2016-06-19 14:00 - 16:00
Craft Love Franklin is heading to Little Harpeth Brewing! Join in the fun as our craft experts lead a group of craft beer drinking through the process of making a wood beer bottle opener sign. You must sign up ahead of time on our website but you will pick the stain and paint colors to match your style at the brewery. Come enjoy a brew while you tap into your creative side!

City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair
2016-06-17 16:00 - 2016-06-18 18:00
**An antiques + shopping show**
Located at the Factory at Franklin, the City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair hosts more than 70 vendors from dozens of states, who travel exclusively to exhibit at this event.
The #CityFarmhousePopup has been named as one of the top five events to attend by Southern Living magazine, and the #1 Flea Market & Antique Show to attend by Romantic Country magazine.
This Summer 2016, we’ll feature Grammy-winning artist, Sheryl Crow’s Repurposed Quilt for Charity Project, plus two days of nonstop entertainment, food trucks, and more.
Will you be one of the thousands of shoppers from around the globe who flock to Williamson County each year to attend the Fair? See you soon!

Father's Day Gift Workshop
2016-06-11 09:00 - 12:00
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 🙂

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!

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.
