Downtown Franklin

Franklin Art Scene
2017-08-04 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | T
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.

Growing Williamson County
2017-08-17 17:00 - 19:00
Hear economic trends & discuss population growth in Williamson County & their impact over the next 5-10 years with Mayor Ken Moore, Mayor Rogers Anderson, Harold Crye of Crye-Leike Real Estate Services, Steve Kulinski of CBRE Group, & Michael Skipper of Greater Nashville Regional Council. Network with Williamson County realtors, developers, & decision-makers. Enjoy dinner & wine by Olive Garden & Empire Distributors of Tennessee. The event is held at E|Spaces in Franklin at 1550 McEwen Drive with free parking. Event is produced by Doing Good, a local 501c3 nonprofit. Thank you to additional sponsors CapStar Bank, Burr Forman LLP, Raybin & Weissman, P.C., Crye-Leike Real Estate Services, & Leiper’s Fork Distillery.
Visit the website http://www.doinggood.tv/ and click on tickets

Lee Roy Parnell at the Franklin Theatre
2017-08-17 20:00 - 22:00
Lee Roy Parnell is part of a long line of Texas roots-music eclectics and is among the elite few who can be identified as a triple threat. An ace guitarist, distinctive singer and hit songwriter, his music runs the gamut of diversity. Combining the influences of Blue-Eyed Soul, Delta Blues, Road House Rock, Southern Boogie, Texas Swing, and Gospel, Parnell’s sound defies conventional classification.
Parnell has recorded eight studio albums, and has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts. His highest-charting hits are “What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am” (1992), “Tender Moment” (1993), and “A Little Bit of You” (1995), all of which peaked at No. 2.
Parnell’s new album, “Midnight Believer,” comes out August 11th, his first in 11 years. His show at the Franklin Theatre on August 17th will bring some of the old favorites along with debuting new music.

Finnleys 3rd Birthday Party
2017-08-26 18:00 - 20:00
Finnleys would like to invite you to join us in celebrating our 3rd year in business! To show our appreciation, we are giving away 25 goodie bags to the first 25 customers, as well as additional discounts. We hope to see you there!

Franklin Classic
2017-09-04 07:00 - 12:30
The 39th Annual Franklin Classic benefitting Mercy Community Healthcare is scheduled for September 4, 2017! Mark your calendars, gather your teams, invite friends and family to this great event! There will be live music, a free Fun Zone, vendors, and more! The race will include a 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, a 1K Kids Run. From serious runners to leisurely walkers, all start and finish in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee. We hope our alumni runners and walkers will join us again this Labor Day and we look forward to meeting new friends!

Livin' the Sweet Life
2017-09-07 18:30 - 19:30
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

Mantra's Block Party
2017-09-09 15:00 - 21:00
You’re invited to Mantra’s biggest event of the year!
Saturday, September 9, join us for our Block Party! The brewing facility as well as the back parking lot will be open, along with a huge beer tent. There will be 50 Mantra beers on tap, 15 beers from guest breweries, a food truck, a dessert station, live music all day, circus performers, a beer pong tournament and so much more!
Tickets are $50 (available online and in the taproom before the event) and that price includes all of your beer (we also have a designated driver ticket for $10 that includes coffee and soda).

Boots for Troops 5K
2017-09-14 09:00 - 2017-11-18 11:30
Boots For Troops is much more than just another 5K; we are a community event that fosters patriotism and gratitude by giving participants the ability to put actual miles in our military’s boots (Boots are not mandatory, running shoes are welcomed). BFT5K is the perfect opportunity to show your patriotism, as well as your love and support for those who have or continue to serve in our Armed Forces. Additionally, your participation helps to fund FRANKLIN TN based military non-profit, Medals of Honor. So… dig out and lace up a pair of combat boots, work boots, or running shoes and support our warriors in uniform!
This event is family and dog-friendly.

Jack Yacoubian 5th Anniversary Sale
2017-09-15 08:00 - 2017-09-16 17:00
Join Jack Yacoubian for their 5th Anniversary Sale in Downtown Franklin September 15-16.

Grand Re-Opening Riverside Franklin
2017-09-16 10:00 - 17:00
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!

4-H Community Farm Dinner
2017-09-28 18:00 - 21:00
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
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
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!
