Deborah Allen's Sunday Gospel Matinee Series returns to the Franklin Theatre with one of its most star-studded afternoons yet. Grammy-nominated John Ford Coley of England Dan & John Ford Coley fame brings five decades of timeless hits and enduring faith to the stage alongside Ryan Larkins, writer of Cody Johnson's NSAI Song of the Year "The […]
Big Orange Kickoff Tuesday, August 18th Location: Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St, Franklin, TN 37064 Time: 7 - 8:30 PM; doors 6 PM Cost: $25 per adult, free for children 12 and under Join the UT Williamson County Alumni Chapter and fellow Vols for a preseason preview of UT football. Hear from Volquest insiders plus a panel of VFLs on […]
The sidemen always have the best stories — and Sidemen of Note is bringing them all to the Franklin Theatre. Three touring veterans who spent decades on the stages of Art Garfunkel, Barry Manilow, and Glen Campbell come together for an intimate evening of music and first-hand storytelling that no greatest hits album could ever capture.
The Franklin Theatre Songwriter Series welcomes CJ Field, Dan Smalley, and Trent Willmon — three artists whose songs have shaped country radio, earned Grammy nominations, and racked up streams in the millions. From Willmon's CMA-winning production of Cody Johnson's "'Til You Can't" to Field's co-writes with Ashley McBryde to Smalley's powerhouse traditional country sound, this […]
The Twilight Train is bringing Hot August Night back to The Franklin Theatre and it’s never sounded better. Featuring Franklin Theatre favorites Richard Jacques, Michelle Murray, and Tracey DiCicco, backed by some of Music City's most accomplished musicians, this high-energy Neil Diamond tribute captures the unique sound and energy of a Diamond concert without missing a note. From "Cracklin' Rosie" to "Sweet […]
At 15, Peter Noone became an international pop sensation and more than six decades later, he's still selling out venues. The lead singer of Herman's Hermits, whose band sold over 52 million recordings and scored 14 gold singles with beloved hits like "Mrs. Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter" and "There's A Kind of Hush," brings his legendary live […]
If you love Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you’ll love the fast-paced, interactive energy of Oddity Improv at The Franklin Theatre. This local non-profit troupe delivers a completely clean, high-energy comedy experience based entirely on audience suggestions—meaning no two shows are ever the same. Each month features a unique theme, from April’s hilarious character showcase […]
The Heart of Rock & Roll is the only authentic Huey Lewis & The News tribute and HLN's own keyboardist Sean Hopper called it "a surreal experience" after seeing them live. Frontman Roger Langdon channels Huey Lewis' look, voice, and swagger with uncanny accuracy, leading a powerhouse band through massive 80s hits like "The Power of Love," […]
From The Babys to Bad English to a solo career that produced one of the decade's biggest worldwide hits, John Waite spent the '70s and '80s defining album-oriented rock. His catalog, anchored by the #1 smash "Missing You" and beloved classics like "When I See You Smile" and "Isn't It Time," still sounds as powerful today […]
From The Babys to Bad English to a solo career that produced one of the decade's biggest worldwide hits, John Waite spent the '70s and '80s defining album-oriented rock. His catalog, anchored by the #1 smash "Missing You" and beloved classics like "When I See You Smile" and "Isn't It Time," still sounds as powerful today […]
There aren't many bands who can say John Lennon personally named them and The Beatles hand-picked them to open their final US tour…but The Cyrkle can. The band behind the million-selling "Red Rubber Ball" (co-written by Paul Simon) and chart-topping "Turn-Down Day" returns to the stage with founding vocalist Don Dannemann, six-part vocal harmonies, and stories from the road with The […]
Clare Bowen, beloved by millions as Scarlett on ABC/CMT's Nashville, and her husband Brandon Robert Young bring their raw, ethereal sound to the Franklin Theatre Songwriter Series alongside three of Nashville's most compelling artists. Ryan Kinder (100 million streams, soulful Southern rock), Justin Halpin (placements on HBO, Showtime, the NFL, and national campaigns), and Cale Dodds (Warner Music Nashville, […]