Events Search and Views Navigation
May 2018
Tennessee Renaissance Festival
Travel back to 16th Century England. Our Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Over 60 skilled Artisans from all over the country display their wares from silks to swords; from gems to jewels. Flavors, aromas and tastes of specialty foods and drinks greet the festival-goer. Hear the sounds of Renaissance musicians and merrymakers as they echo through the trees. Color, movement, and peals of laughter welcome those who thrill to the challenges of…
Find out more »Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival
This year’s event will include live music, a Kids zone, VIP tent, Beer Tent, Food trucks, Craft vendors and a spectacular Hot Air Balloon Glow at dusk by the community lake. Westhaven works to keep this event accessible to families, keeping ticket prices affordable. They also want this event to be enjoyable for those that attend so we limit ticket sales to 5,000 people. LOCATION Westhaven Residents' Club 1001 Westhaven Blvd Franklin, TN 37064
Find out more »James Gregory – Comedy
Sponsored by Jackson National Life Presented by Franklin Theatre Live The veteran comedian continues to entertain sell out crowds with his down-home, hilarious comedy experience. Much of his humor is centered on brilliant observations of crazy relatives and people obsessed with the slightest change in weather conditions - now referred to as global warming. He delights in poking fun at modern sensitive parents and out-of-control environmentalists. The James Gregory show turns the clock back to a time when life…
Find out more »Earth Day – Free Activities
Earth Day 2018 is Sunday, April 22 Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites you to join the 1 billion people worldwide who will observe this day with earth friendly activities and education. Bring the family, and visit Timberland Park on the historic Natchez Trace Pkwy. for four FREE programs: 11:00 a.m.-Wildflower hike; 1:00 p.m.-Attracting birds to your yard; 2:00 p.m.-Wildlife hike; 3:15 p.m.-Attracting butterflies to your garden. Park admission and Earth Day events are free. For more information about the…
Find out more »Grease
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the…
Find out more »O’More Fashion Show
O'More College of Design Fashion Show For more than two decades the O’More Fashion Show has been a launching pad for student designers and groundbreaking talent. Over the years the runway has served as a centerpiece for original designs that are cutting edge in terms of style and technical execution. On May 10, the show enters a new venue and a new era as the historic Franklin Theatre hosts the annual O’More Fashion Show before the College merges with…
Find out more »Iroquois Steeplechase
77th Iroquois Steeplechase - Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Nashville, TN The Iroquois Steeplechase has been Nashville's rite of spring since 1941, attracting more than 25,000 spectators to watch the best horses and riders in the world race over hurdles on a three-mile turf track. In 2018, the race will celebrate 77 years for the Iroquois Steeplechase and more than seven decades of Music City’s annual celebration of time-honored traditions, Tennessee hospitality, and Southern fashions. In addition to offering great entertainment, the…
Find out more »Tennessee Renaissance Festival
Travel back to 16th Century England. Our Village of Covington Glen comes alive with the bustle of a Renaissance Marketplace. Over 60 skilled Artisans from all over the country display their wares from silks to swords; from gems to jewels. Flavors, aromas and tastes of specialty foods and drinks greet the festival-goer. Hear the sounds of Renaissance musicians and merrymakers as they echo through the trees. Color, movement, and peals of laughter welcome those who thrill to the challenges of…
Find out more »Batty for Bats
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary - All Ages - Saturday, May 12, 2018 We're partnering with our friends at The Nature Conservancy for an exciting day celebrating our favorite nocturnal flying mammal, bats. Cave Program Director, Cory Holliday will be onsite for a special presentation on bats, then each registration group will build a bat box to take home. Let’s get batty! Saturday, May 12, 2018 10:00am - 2:00pm Cost: $36/registration Includes: -up to 4 people per registration -one (1) bat box…
Find out more »Grease
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to…
Find out more »