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October 2017
Melissa Manchester
Melissa Manchester - The Franklin Theatre With her 20th album, You Gotta Love the Life, Melissa Manchester celebrates not only 40 years as a Grammy award-winning performer and songwriter, but also a renewed independence and vitality. “This album couldn’t have come a minute before it came,” she says. The melodically diverse collection, which includes guest appearances from Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Keb' Mo’, Dionne Warwick, Dave Koz, and Joe Sample (in one of his last recordings) is the gifted…
Find out more »Nashville Steam 2017 Open House
The Nashville Steam Preservation Society is hosting a FREE Open House in Nashville’s Centennial Park on October 13 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm. Come on down to the locomotive, just west of the Parthenon on 27th Ave. N., for tours of the train, evening photo sessions, a silent auction, food trucks and more. All proceeds and donations will go towards the restoration of Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Rwy. No. 576 to operate excursions out of downtown Nashville, TN. The event in brief: DATE: Friday, October 13…
Find out more »Franklin Wine Festival
The Franklin Wine Festival returns this year with another truly grand experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs alike! The Franklin Wine Festival features more than 300 wines, samples from Middle Tennessee’s best restaurants, an artisan Biergarten, a silent auction, and live entertainment on multiple stages, including the crowning of the new King and Queen of the Vines. The funds raised by the Franklin Wine Festival events will be used to serve more children in Middle Tennessee with a…
Find out more »Edwin McCain Trio
Called the “great American romantic” by the New York Times, Edwin McCain has built an enviable career over the past 20 years by balancing his massive pop success with the year-round touring schedule of a tireless troubadour. His hit songs, authentic spirit and surprisingly affable sense of humor keep fans coming back time and time again for nights that feel more like parties with old friends than rock concerts. After recording two of the biggest love songs in the history…
Find out more »Sister Cities Celebration of Nations
Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County’s Annual Celebration of Nations featuring multi-national music and dance on two stages and cultural booths featuring ethnic food and wares. Booths will provide a representation of one or more cultures. Fourth Avenue South in downtown Franklin, TN.
Find out more »2017 Living History Tour – The Early Settlers of Nashville
8th Annual Living History Tour at the Nashville City Cemetery DATE AND TIME Sat, October 14, 2017 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM CDT How Did Early Settlers of Nashville Survive in the Wilderness? Hear stories of how these courageous men, women, and children arrived at French Lick, built Fort Nashborough, and endured the hardships of life in the wilderness. Discover how the early pioneers carved out a successful community on the western frontier in just 27 years. The first settlers…
Find out more »Spooks & Coupes
Saturday, October 14th Franklin Recreation Center 1120 Hillsboro Road Franklin, TN 37064 Are you ready for a spooktacular time? Come dressed in your Halloween costume to trunk or treat from classic cars, play games, and don't forget to grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks! Admission is $6 per person, 1 yr. and younger are free. Pay at the gate (cash only) or click HERE to register online!
Find out more »Just Hope presents Kids Day, A Family Event
Kids Day: A Family Event presented by Just Hope International is coming to Liberty Hall located inside The Factory at Franklin! And again it's FREE to attend! From 12p – 4p enjoy educational activities, a 9–hole miniature golf course, and play instruments in the Musical Petting Zoo. Plus we'll have prizes, face painting, balloon animals and real life animals like snakes, falcons, and a wolf! For complete details please visit http://mix929.com/kids-day/
Find out more »Waltrip Brothers Champions’ Dinner
The 2017 Waltrip Brothers’ Charity Championship returns to Franklin, Tennessee on October 18-19 at The Factory and the Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, and supporting Motor Racing Outreach and other charities. For further information, please contact Van Colley at vancolley@waltripbrothers.com.
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