Downtown Franklin

Grand Re-Opening Riverside Franklin
2017-09-16 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | T
After 21 years Dwight & Delores Lynch have retired from Riverside in Downtown Franklin. Their daughter, Lynda Lynch McGuire, has purchased Riverside and will be celebrating with a Grand Re-Opening on September 16th. There will be door prizes, discounts, & food and beverages!

Livin' the Sweet Life
2017-09-07 18:30 - 19:30 UTC
Nothing says “LOVE” like something homemade! Rediscover those long-forgotten recipes as a part of our Lost Arts series called “Livin’ the Sweet Life.” Just in time for the holidays, learn from our church pros in a hands-on environment to dazzle your family and friends. Join us on September 7 and 21 for “Astonishing Chocolates & Caramels” at the Franklin First UMC Main Campus at Mack Hatcher from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for supplies. Class size is limited to eight, and yes, you’ll actually be cooking and taking home new tasty treats each time. Life-long chocolatier, Carolyn Rosenburg & others will help you bring these lost arts back to your kitchen. Register: http://franklinfumc.org/event/livin-the-sweet-life/all/
Other classes offered:
10/5 & 10/19 Incredible Cookies
11/2 & 11/16 Easy Sweet Gift Ideas
11/30 A Sweet & Savory Service Project

4-H Community Farm Dinner
2017-09-28 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us in the event barn at Homestead Manor on Thursday, September 28 for a family-style dinner featuring meats raised in Williamson County by local 4-H farmers.

Veggies picked from our own backyard garden at Homestead Manor, spirits from our friends at H. Clark Distillery, paired wines and stories shared from our chefs behind the meal and the 4-H farmers are just a few of the extra touches for this special evening.

Livin' the Sweet Life
2017-10-05 18:30 - 19:30 UTC
Nothing says “LOVE” like something homemade! Rediscover those long-forgotten recipes as a part of our Lost Arts series called “Livin’ the Sweet Life.” Just in time for the holidays, learn from our church pros in a hands-on environment to dazzle your family and friends.
Join us on October 5 and October 19 for “Incredible Cookies” at the Franklin First UMC Main Campus at Mack Hatcher from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for supplies. Class size is limited to eight, and yes, you’ll actually be cooking and taking home new tasty treats each time.
Life-long chocolatier, Carolyn Rosenburg & others will help you bring these lost arts back to your kitchen.
Register: http://franklinfumc.org/event/livin-the-sweet-life/all/
Other classes offered:
11/2 & 11/16 Easy Sweet Gift Ideas
11/30 A Sweet & Savory Service Project

Mingle and Jingle Christmas Open House
2017-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Mark your calendars! Three wonderful shops at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Bridge Street are having a Christmas Open House!
Gather your family and friends together to visit Riverside Franklin, T. Nesbitt & Co. and Winchester Antique Mall to “Mingle & Jingle” your way into the Holiday Season! The halls will be decked, wonderful holiday treats will be served and you might even start working on your gift giving list!

Franklin Art Scene
2017-08-04 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
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 & Heritage Foundation, the art crawl boasts dozens of participating locations dispersed in and around our downtown. Learn more here.

Wounded Warrior Project - Soldier Ride
2017-10-07 11:00 - 2017-10-14 12:00 UTC
45 wounded warriors will ride their bikes 25 miles through Williamson County – Soldier Ride is a cycling experience that provides WWP alumni with the unique opportunity to use cycling and the bonds of service to over come physical, mental and emotional injuries.
They will enter the Franklin Square via West Main Street at approximately 11:30 on their way back to BGA campus via Franklin Road. Please spread the word to cheer them on !

The Sunday Market
2017-10-08 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
​”The Sunday Market is a place to slow your pace and just spend the afternoon shopping, eating, socializing, and finding local opportunities to serve. We have carefully selected unique vendors creating a neighborly environment full of talented businesses we have right here in the greater Nashville area. We hope to fill your soul on a Sunday afternoon.”
– Caroline Ritter, Director, The Sunday Market
This is a vintage and handmade shopping event held three times in the fall. Admission is free, however Barefoot Republic will be set up and donations would be greatly appreciated. There will be around 40 makers and pickers along with food trucks and live music.

Craft Love DIY | Women, Wine, and Wood!
2017-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
You need a night out with some girlfriends! Come relax with a bottle of wine and hammer out those midweek stresses while you create a wood sign for your home.
With over 75 project designs to choose from there’s a DIY wood sign for every home and every style. Let our instructors guide you step-by-step and be amazed at what you’ll create from a pile of raw wood!
View our project gallery . We’ll have fun together building and decorating our creations!

DIY Date and Friends Night at Craft Love!
2017-10-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Whether it’s your spouse of a lifetime, or your best friend – bring someone special to Craft Love to DIY wood signs and home décor projects! Join our instructor-led workshops to hammer, drill, stain, and paint your way to a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Work together on one project or each make your own work of art!
Choose your favorite project from the 75+ designs in our online gallery, then sign up to hold your seat in our workshop!
Craft Love is BYOB so don’t forget to pick up your favorite food and drinks to sip and snack on while you create!

Sister Cities Celebration of Nations
2017-10-14 10:00 - 19:00 UTC
Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County’s Annual Celebration of Nations featuring multi-national music and dance on two stages and cultural booths featuring ethnic food and wares. Booths will provide a representation of one or more cultures. Fourth Avenue South in downtown Franklin.

The Registry 14th Annual Holiday Open House
2017-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
We will be having our 14th annual Holiday Open House Thursday, October 19 from 5-8 p.m. featuring Vietri’s Old St. Nick and Lastra Holiday. Specials abound. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served.

Shopping for a Cure at Finnleys
2017-10-21 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join us on October 21st from 5-8pm to help raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). During the event, we will be providing wine, snack, photo ops, and giveaways. A portion of our proceeds from the evening will be donated to BCRF.

The Inaugural CCM Reunion Concert
2017-10-27 19:00 - 21:30 UTC
Hear pioneering artists of contemporary Christian music Evie, The Archers, Farrell & Farrell and special guest Cheri Keaggy along with The Tim Akers Band in a night celebrating the beginnings of CCM.

Pumpkinfest
2017-10-28 10:00 - 18:00 UTC
Over 65,000 people descend on the town of Franklin each year to revel in the pumpkin – and in the other delights offered by the state at the Pumpkinfest.
Costume contests, all-day music events, arts and crafts vendors, a food and beer tent and extreme pumpkin carving all bring this festival to life. Free kids’ events, including bouncy houses, face painting, games and even an area dedicated for the preschoolers help keep this day fun for kids and adults alike.
