Downtown Franklin

Great Americana Barbecue Festival
2016-08-27 10:00 - 20:00 UTC | T
Come out for the Great American Barbecue Festival on August 27th in Franklin at Harlinsdale Farm! Professional pit masters will be competing against one another for cash prizes and bragging rights. In addition to some of the best BBQ around, there will be craft beers, live music, art vendors, kids activities, and much more. It all supports local charities too!

Carnton Sunset Concert Series - Chris Weaver Band
2016-08-28 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.

Bath Bomb DIY Night
2016-09-01 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for another awesome DIY Night! On September 1st we will recreating the amazing Lush bath bomb! Come by with your friends and experience the fun of creating crafts and friendship! See you there!

Bagbey House And More Grand Opening Celebration
2016-09-02 - 2016-09-04
Bagbey House And More, formerly known as Bagbey House, will host their Grand Opening Celebration on September 2nd-4th! The celebration kicks off in the morning on Friday, September 2nd with a ribbon cutting at 10 and weekend-long specials. That evening, Jill Harper will be the featured artist as part of the Franklin Art Scene. Food, drink and live music will be provided as part of the event. The specials will continue through Saturday and Sunday, with door prizes and snacks. The celebration will end on Sunday night with a drawing for $100 gift certificate. Come out and help welcome Bagbey House And More!

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.

Movie Nights at Carnton - Sahara
2016-09-09 19:00 - 21:30
September 9, 2016 – Sahara
Watch a movie under the stars on the lawn at Carnton Plantation. Gates open at 6:00 and the movie starts at 7:00 (sunset). The cost is $5 for ages 5 and up.

Vintage Base Ball Tournament at Carnton
2016-09-10 - 2016-09-11
September 10-11, 2016
The field adjacent to Carnton Plantation is the home field of the Franklin Farriers, our local vintage base ball team. Bring out your lawn chairs or blankets and take in a base ball game played by 1860s rules. Read more about vintage base ball http://tennesseevintagebaseball.com/. Times TBA.

Bittersweet Primitives Fall Open House
2016-09-10 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for our Fall Open House! We will have refreshments, door prizes and giveaways!

Aubree P. Boutique Grand Opening Event
2016-09-10 10:00 - 18:00
Celebrate the Aubree P. Boutique Grand Opening debuting at The Shop Around The Corner! Enjoy sips, snacks, styling & giveaways all day! Champagne & Treats served 11am – 2pm.

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New Hope Academy family picnic and 20th anniversary celebration
2016-09-10 16:00 - 20:00
Picnic at New Hope Academy on Sept 10th from 4-8. Everyone is welcome! Food trucks, bouncy houses and 3 bands! come help us celebrate 20 years!

Livability in Williamson County: How Housing Affects Traffic
2016-09-13 17:30 - 19:00
Community Forum brings together expert panel during Mobility Week
FRANKLIN – Community members are invited to a public event on Tuesday, September 13th at the Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church to discuss the state of affordable and workforce housing in Williamson County. The timing of this event is important, as it falls during Williamson Inc’s Mobility Week. The lack of affordable and workforce housing in our community can be directly linked to our growing traffic problems.
Join this panel of experts for an evening of learning with plenty of time for questions and answers. We welcome your input and look forward to this important conversation.
Tuesday, September 13th 5:307:00 Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church 435 Main Street, Franklin, TN
Panelists: Marti Veto, Williamson County Association of Realtors (moderator)
Brant Bousquet, Hard Bargain
Alma McLemore, Franklin Housing Commission
Susan Minor, Franklin Housing Authority
Stephen Murray, Community Housing Partnership of Williamson County

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!

Party at the Pointe at Morning Pointe of Franklin
2016-09-15 16:00 - 18:00
Every 3rd Thursday of the month come for a free evening out! Enjoy a wonderful dinner and awesome entertainment! September will be extra special with the talented Ken Oma & The Little Big Band! Dinner is from 4-5pm and entertainment is from 5-6pm. Come alone or bring all of your friends!

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.
