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August 2017
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Cheekwood is hosting a viewing party for the solar eclipse set to sweep the nation on Monday, August 21. The rare natural phenomenon is the first total solar eclipse to hit the U.S. in 99 years, with Nashville serving as the largest U.S. city in its path. Typically closed to the public on Mondays, Cheekwood will open its doors with half-priced admission from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., which will feature live music, food trucks, cash bars and protective eyewear for the viewing. The eclipse is set to occur at 1:25 p.m. Enjoy…
Find out more »Solar Eclipse Viewing – Owl’s Hill Meadow
Solar Eclipse Viewing at Owl’s Hill Meadow in Brentwood, TN on Monday, August 21, 2017 from 11:00am - 4:00pm. FREE admission (Viewing glasses available for the first 40 people) Come to Owl’s Hill Meadow to view the solar eclipse. We’ll have the glasses. You bring the picnic!
Find out more »Women in Business Summit
Williamson Inc. - Women in Business Summit - August 22, 2017 - 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT Join Williamson Inc. for their half-day Women in Business Summit that will feature a focus on connecting, collaborating, and investing in your community. Learn how to effectively connect with the community around you to expand your professional and personal brand while collaborating with like-minded business professionals to put your best self into your work. You will also be able to see great examples of how investing in…
Find out more »Mystery Trip – The Beatles
Mystery Trip - The Beatles 1962-1965 (the early years) - The Factory at Franklin - August 23 and August 24 Mystery Trip! The first of two nights at the Little Brick! The first night celebrates the Beatles' early years 1962-1965. Performed with the kind of detail and passion that only these accomplished musicians can bring to the party. Gordon Kennedy (Grammy winning songwriter of "Change The World"), Rob Arthur (Peter Frampton's bandleader), Charlie Morgan (longtime drummer for Elton John), Saul Zonana(veteran solo artist, Adrian Belew) and Adam Lester(Frampton's guitarist) lovingly…
Find out more »The Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference
The Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference was created in 2006 by author/filmmaker Clay Stafford in an effort to bring together forensic experts, writers, and fans of crime and thriller literature. Our objective is simple: to educate and empower aspiring and established writers, and connect them with other industry professionals. We pride ourselves on our intense, intimate workshops and panels, and on our close-knit community of writers. At the conference, we try diligently to ensure that the weekend has something for every…
Find out more »Reruns are Fun Fall – Winter Sale
Reruns are Fun Fall - Winter Sale 2017 TIMES: Aug 25 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Aug 26 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Aug 27 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm Aug 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Find out more »Gary Morris
Gary Morris is a prolific songwriter, and may be best known for his recording of “Wind Beneath My Wings”, which went to number one and won song of the year from both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). The song was later recorded by Bette Midler, who took the song to the top of the Pop charts. Morris has had 5 Number 1s and 16 Top 10 singles on the Country Music charts. In…
Find out more »Great Americana Barbecue Festival
This August, the air in Franklin, Tennessee will be filled with the sweet aroma of hickory smoke and simmering sauce for the at Harlinsdale Farm. Visitors will enjoy some of the most finger licking good barbecue around, prepared by professional pit masters and iron chefs from across the country. The BBQ festival is hosted by The Franklin BBQ Society and The Franklin Noon Rotary Club (FNRC). The FNRC has dedicated over six decades of service to its community and has distributed over…
Find out more »The Great Americana BBQ Festival
The 2017 Great Americana BBQ Festival looks to grow the inaugural event to 100 competition barbecue teams. A car show will be added to the lineup this year in addition to bourbon, craft beer, and barbecue tastings. Craft vendors will be on hand and live music will keep people entertained all day. Also patrons will have an opportunity to judge competition barbecue determining the “people’s choice champion.” Festival goers can purchase BBQ cooked by the competitors.
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