Downtown Franklin

City Farmhouse Fall Pop-up Fair
2016-10-14 08:00 - 2016-10-15 15:00 UTC
Located at: The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd. Inside Jamison Hall, the Courtyard and the Extended Couryard Group Tent
60 + vendors from across the
U.S. 98% antique and vintage.
Live Music & Food Trucks!
Go to: www.cityfarmhousefranklin.com

Sister Cities Celebration of Nations
2016-10-08 10:00 - 19:00
The mission of the Celebration of Nations is to create global and cultural passion, beginning with a personal knowledge and understanding of the interconnectedness of people universally. They believe one way to accomplish this goal is through genuine artistic and sensory representations of various nations. This unique affair will consist of booths featuring different products and techniques used around the world. Booths will be displaying representation of one or more cultures. Food and beverages from a variety of nations will also be available.

Coffee and Crafts
2016-10-08 09:00 - 12:00
Join us in our workshop for coffee and crafts! We’ll provide the coffee and everything necessary to create your next home décor piece, all you need to bring is your creativity! Choose from over 20 wood signs to make in this class. Our instructors will lead you through step-by-step, helping you customize your piece to match your home décor or as the perfect gift to give. Register online to reserve you spot!

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.

Heylee B Re-Grand Opening
2016-10-05 18:00 - 2016-10-15 21:00
Join us for a night of drinks, music, and shopping of course! Come celebrate the opening of our new location! The event starts and six and you won’t want to miss this!

Date Night at Craft Love
2016-09-30 19:00 - 22:00
Bring your someone special to Craft Love this Friday for wood signs and home décor made by YOU! 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 masterpiece – we have over 20 project choices to choose from! Craft Love is BYOB so don’t forget to pick up your favorite drinks and snacks along the way. Register online to reserve your space for this workshop!

Masters Editions of Franklin Grand Opening
2016-09-24 11:05 - 16:05
Join us for our Ribbon Cutting on September 24th at 11:00 a.m with artist Abraham Hunter!

Masters Editions Of Franklin
2016-09-24 11:00 - 17:00
Grand Opening of Art Gallery

Thompson's Station Dog & Pony Show 5K
2016-09-24 08:00 - 10:00
The Dog & Pony Show 5K kicks off Thompson’s Station’s premier annual event, “The Dog & Pony Show”. Hosted by Nashville Running Company, this trail race spans the entire beautiful Alexander Trail. After the 5K race, stick around for the free, all-day family festival which includes live music, a kids zone of activities and games, dog arena, equine attractions, artisan and food vendors and more. Proceeds from the race and festival benefit the city of Thompson’s Station.

The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
2016-09-24 - 2016-09-25
Pilgrimage is a multi-genre music festival featuring some of today’s hottest local and national touring artists, many performing acoustically, in the rustic setting of Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN. The region’s best food and drink will be on display as well as numerous local artists and artisans creating an all-encompassing festival experience.

Jamey Johnson, Bobby Bare, & Tony Joe White Benefit Concert "Whiskey Bread Pudding"
2016-09-21 19:30 - 22:00
Jamey Johnson, Bobby Bare, and Tony Joe White are coming together to perform in the round for a night of music, song and stories benefitting the Nikki Mitchell Foundation’s fight against pancreatic cancer.
Nikki Mitchell was Waylon Jenning’s business manager for 22 years and battled cancer while running a cafe in Normandy, TN and making her famous whiskey bread pudding. The Foundation places emphasis on prevention, detection and curing pancreatic cancer as well as patient services.
$95 General / $115 First 3 rows / $250 VIP Cabaret tables
VIP ticket holders receive a cabaret table at the front of the theatre, a meet and greet with the artists and wine and hors d’oeuvres.

The 2016 Heritage Ball
2016-09-17 18:00 - 22:00
For over four decades, the Heritage Ball has helped support the revitalization and historic preservation of Downtown Franklin and Williamson County. The longest running black tie affair in Williamson County has become a tradition within families, friends and businesses who appreciate the work of the Foundation and a lovely evening under the stars.

MoonPie Open House at Handy Hardware
2016-09-16 16:00 - 18:00
Handy Hardware, Williamson County’s oldest continuously operating hardware store, will host a MoonPie® open house, Friday, Sept. 16,4-6 p.m. and 45-year anniversary celebration at their 731 Columbia Avenue location.
The store is home to the first MoonPie store-within-a-store in anticipation of Chattanooga Bakery Company’s 100th anniversary of making MoonPies next year. Handy Hardware is test marketing the concept for MoonPie Direct – the sales arm of the bakery.
On September 16 guests will be treated to a multitude of flavors of the tasty treats, including the stand-by chocolate, vanilla, banana, strawberry and the newest flavor salted caramel. Check out the vintage style candy and toy merchandise and browse the MoonPie wares that include logo T-shirts, mugs, travel cups, lapel pins and bottle openers to name a few.
Handy Hardware will also have a cold RC Cola, Sun Drop or Coca-Cola if you prefer to accompany your MoonPie.
The old-time hardware store also boasts and general store feel with a comprehensive selection of Lodge cast iron cookware and Claey’s candy, including Horehound, Lemon Drop, Sassafras and other flavors. And there’s a selection of hardware too!
Established in 1971 by local businessmen including Dr. Joseph Willoughby, Calvin LeHew, Ronald Ligon and others, the store remains under management by Andy and Donna Willoughby.

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.

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!
