Downtown Franklin

Williamson Memorial Presents: The Assassination and Funeral of Abraham Lincoln
2017-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | T
In honor of Presidents Day, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home presents: the assassination and funeral of Abraham Lincoln. Seating is limited, please RSVP by calling: 615-794-2289.

Women Wine & Wood!
2017-02-22 18:00 - 21:00
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 40 projects to choose from, and a whole lot of paints and stains, there’s a DIY wood craft for every home and every style. Our instructor-led classes include all tools and supplies necessary for you to create and take home your own wood project.
Select your favorite project from our online gallery and then join us by registering your seat for a class. We can’t wait to have you in our workshop building and designing!
your home decor or as the perfect gift to give!

An Evening With Candlebox
2017-02-23 20:00 - 22:00
An Intimate Acoustic Duo Performance. Formed in 1990, CANDLEBOX has sold over 8,000,000 albums worldwide and are considered one of the greatest American rock bands of that time. CANDLEBOX was the first act signed to Madonna’s Maverick Records, which went on to sign Alanis Morissette, Deftones and The Prodigy. They found immediate success with the release of their self-titled debut album in July 1993.

It featured some of the band’s biggest hit singles, including “Far Behind”, “You” and “Cover Me”, and was certified platinum four times by the RIAA Two more successful albums, Lucy and Happy Pills, followed and CANDLEBOX toured relentlessly until 2000 when they took an indefinite hiatus.
The band reunited in 2006, and two years later they released their fourth album, Into the Sun, followed by an extensive tour. CANDLEBOX’s latest album was released on March 11, 2016, to much acclaim, and a relentless touring schedule ensues.
For More Info Visit:
www.candleboxrocks.com
www.facebook.com/candlebox
www.twitter.com/candlebox
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Battle Ground Academy presents the Fisk Jubilee Singers
2017-02-24 18:00 - 20:00
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with the beautiful voices of The Fisk Jubilee Singers. Free to the Community.
Register online at the Battle Ground Academy website:
http://www.battlegroundacademy.org/page

Ruthie Foster Trio
2017-02-25 20:00 - 22:00
Award-winning Ruthie Foster, has been traveling the globe entertaining audiences with her combustible mix of gospel, blues, jazz, folk and soul. Having been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin, she has earned multiple Grammy Award nominations, six consecutive Blues Music Awards, an Austin Music Award for Best Female Vocalist and a Living Blues Critics’ Award for Female Blues Artist of the Year.

This past year, Foster continued to travel the globe mesmerizing audiences, and was awarded the 2016 Blues Music Award Winner – Koko Taylor Award for Traditional Female Artist of the Year.
2016 has been a busy year as Foster has been traveling with her show from US, Italy, Germany, Spain and Cuba….
In 2016, she was the eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Women Wine & Wood!
2017-02-28 18:00 - 21:00
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 craft for your home. With over 40 projects to choose from, there’s a DIY wood craft for every home and every style. Our instructor-led classes include all tools and supplies necessary for you to create and take home your own wood project.
Select your favorite project from our gallery and sign up for a class from our calendar that fits you and your friends’ schedules. We can’t wait to see you creating and designing in our workshop soon!

Altan
2017-03-01 20:00 - 22:00
In the last dozen years, no traditional Irish band has had a wider impact on audiences and music lovers throughout the world than Altan. They have moved audiences from Donegal to Tokyo to Seattle with their heartwarming, dynamic live performances and with their exquisitely produced, award-winning recordings that range from the most touching old Irish songs to hard-hitting reels and jigs.

Throughout their career, Altan has shown unwavering commitment to bringing the beauty of traditional music to contemporary audiences, particularly that of the Donegal fiddlers and singers. On their new album, The Widening Gyre (2015 Compass Record), Altan explores and celebrates the musical connection between the traditional music of Ireland and the roots and bluegrass music from their across the pond cousin.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

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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.

Street Corner Symphony
2017-03-03 20:00 - 22:00
Street Corner Symphony is an a cappella group based out of Nashville, Tennessee. They became internationally known in 2010 after becoming runners up on Season 2 of NBC’s all vocal competition, The Sing-Off.

These southern gents quickly won over Sing-Off judges Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman, and Nicole Scherzinger and an NBC primetime audience after demonstrating their unique laid back, yet dynamic style of a cappella. The group consists of three brothers; Jeremy Lister, Jonathan Lister, and Richie Lister; along with Adam Chance, Kurt Zimmerman, and Mark McLemore. Five out of six members were raised the sons of ministers. Since their success on The Sing-Off, Street Corner Symphony has been making records and performing for audiences across the country and around the world.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Street Corner Symphony at the Franklin Theatre
2017-03-03 20:00 - 22:00

Live Music at McCreary's Irish Pub
2017-03-03 20:30 - 23:00
Celtic Music from Frances Cunningham, Sean Cunningham, & Tom Saffell

Women, Wine, and Wood | DIY Workshop
2017-03-08 18:00 - 20:00
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 40 project designs to choose from there’s a DIY wood sign for every home and every style. Our instructor-led classes include all tools and supplies necessary for you to create and take home your own custom wood sign.

Register online to pick your project design, then customize your sign in-class to match your home decor or as the perfect gift to give!

Music at McCreary's w/ David Coe
2017-03-10 20:30 - 22:30
Fiddle player David Coe and friends invite you to listen to classic Irish/Celctic music.

2017 Main Street Brewfest
2017-03-11 17:00 - 20:00
Tap into History at the 14th Annual Main Street Brewfest presented by Lipman Brothers! Held in Historic Downtown Franklin, the event will boast over 80 beers across 35 tasting locations on America’s Favorite Main Street. For beer lovers spanning 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, shopping, Celtic performers and plenty of Irish cheer — just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
Franklin’s Main Street Brewfest is produced by the Downtown Franklin Association, a nationally accredited Main Street Program and a division of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Proceeds from the event go to the continued revitalization and promotion of the 16-block historic district, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and designated by the National Trust as a Great American Main Street and a Preserve America community.
This event is a fundraiser for the Downtown Franklin Association and will be held rain or shine. Refunds are not available.
For updates and announcements:
http://DowntownFranklinTN.com/brewfest

FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Yes, you must be age 21 or over to purchase a ticket and enjoy beer tastings for this event. Please bring your ID to Check In.
Guests may be in the Brewfest event area that are under the age of 21.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There are two free parking garages in Historic Downtown Franklin. One is located on 2nd Avenue South and one is located on 4th Avenue South. Should you purchase a ticket, you will receive information on transportation options as well as any special hotel rates with transportation.
May I purchase tickets on the day of the event?
You may purchase a ticket here online and bring your printed ticket to Check In at City Hall beginning at Noon. If tickets are still available on March 11, 2017, you may purchase them (11 a.m. until around 5 p.m.) at the ticket tent on the corner of 3rd Avenue South and the Public Square in Historic Downtown Franklin. Day of ticket prices will be $65 each. The price of General Admission will still be $55 each. We hope to see you there!

Battle Ground Academy Denim & Diamonds
2017-03-11 18:00 - 22:00
Third Annual Denim & Diamonds. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails, dinner buffet, silent and live auction and fabulous live music.
