VOICES: An Evening of Humor and Song to Benefit Musicians On Call

4:35 pm | Friday, Jun 29th

NASHVILLE, TENN. (JUNE 29, 2018) Redjett Management announces a special evening of songs and stories that will benefit Musicians On Call on August 02, 2018 at the historic Franklin Theatre. Redjett’s family of artists – Lauren Daigle, Sadie Robertson, Chris McClarney, Cody Carnes and Hollyn – will lend their time and talent to showcase the healing power of music. “VOICES: AN EVENING OF HUMOR AND SONG” will be hosted by author and speaker Annie F. Downs and include unique collaborations, individual performances and plenty of laughs creating a one-of-a-kind event.

“When I ventured away from corporate America, I wanted my business to consistently give more then we get, in all areas,” shares Redjett co-founder Leigh Holt. “We are excited to live this out and present our first benefit concert supporting Musicians on Call. We fell in love with this organization a few years ago and I’m so grateful that our entire roster of artists, friends and partners have jumped on board to raise as much money as possible for the cause!”

“When we started our company two-and-a-half years ago, I don’t think I could have predicted that we would be working with this amazing group of people,” explains Redjett co-founder Kendra Flack. “Each one brings something special, and I love watching the impact that they are making in people’s lives. When we pitched the idea to do a night that gives back, they didn’t even hesitate. I am so honored and excited that we get to do this and I promise you it will be a night you won’t forget.”

Tickets are on sale now – click here to purchase tickets. There is a VIP package that includes early entry at 5:30 pm with a Q&A with the artists at 6 pm as well as a special gift at the door. The August 2nd event will begin at 7:30 pm (Doors at 6:30 pm).

ABOUT REDJETT
In 2015, Kendra Flack and Leigh Holt co-founded Redjett to holistically serve artists by consulting them on all career decisions from overall business needs to marketing and PR strategy, fan engagement, touring, sponsorships, and more. Relationships with each client are unique; every plan is specifically crafted and purposefully-tailored to connect to the heart and vision of each artist, while authentically growing platforms and creating exceptional music. Internally, the team is encouraged and fueled by working within their gifts to accomplish what’s never been done before. Redjett Management currently represents RIAA Platinum™ selling artist Lauren Daigle, best-selling author Sadie Robertson, Chris McClarney, Cody Carnes and Hollyn.

MUSICIANS ON CALL
It’s no secret that music can help you feel better. That’s why Musicians On Call brings music to the people who need it most – hospital patients. Musicians On Call brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. By delivering live, in-room performances to patients undergoing treatment or unable to leave their beds, we add a dose of joy to life in a healthcare facility. Since 1999, Musicians On Call volunteer musicians have performed for over 600,000 patients and their families.

Community Members and Music-Lovers Gathered at Carnton on Sunday

4:42 pm | Monday, Jun 25th

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Community members and music-lovers gathered at Carnton on Sunday evening for a night of summer fun. The Sunset Concert Series kicked off its 2018 season with music from FAB: A Beatles Tribute. Families and friends gathered on the east lawn next to Carnton for a Franklin summer evening, accompanied by beautiful weather and food offerings from Yayo’s O.M.G. Tacos, Puckett’s Trolley, Maggie Moos ice cream and Retro Sno food trucks. Specialty drinks were offered, including margaritas provided by Chuy’s and mint juleps. The Sunset Concert Series raises funds for the Battle of Franklin Trust, which operates Carter House and Carnton. The July concert will be held on Sunday, July 29 and will featureResurrection: A Journey Tribute. For tickets and additional information, visit www.boft.org.

The Friends of Franklin Parks to Host the Best Seats in the House for the Fourth of July Fireworks

4:15 pm | Monday, Jun 25th

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Join the City of Franklin and Friends of Franklin Parks in celebrating the Fourth of July! This Independence Day celebration will feature music, food, and fireworks at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin! The Tractor Supply Co. Arena will be open to the public starting at 5:00 PM for pre-fireworks music by People on the Porch (6:00 PM) and Rubiks Groove (7:00 PM).

Sonic will be supplying hot dogs, grilled hamburgers, and corndogs for purchase! And, adult beverages by Lipman will be available including Napa Smith Brewery Beers, Lonely Cow Wines, Hap & Harry’s products, and Hidden Jewel Wines

Kids activities will also be hosted in the Tractor Supply Co. Arena. Activities include old-fashioned kids games, craft tent, Padrinos Pops, and Bluegrass Kettle Masters. Bring blankets and chairs to view the entertainment and fireworks show!

Please, no outside coolers allowed.

Thank you to the Fourth of July Celebration sponsors: City of Franklin and City of Franklin Parks, Sonic, Berry Farms Merchant Group, and Lipman.

Blackberry Jam Music Festival

12:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 23rd

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Join Hard Bargain Association on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Boyd Mill Farm for the 15th annual Blackberry Jam Music Festival, presented by Scout’s Pub and bringing a talented, diverse line-up of musicians and our community together, and all for a great cause.

The Blackberry Jam is proud to announce this year’s headliner is Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist and Hall of Fame legend Charlie McCoy!

Charlie has performed with musicians including Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins, Waylon Jennings and Loretta Lynn.

The 2018 Blackberry Jam Music Festival, presented by Scout’s Pub and hosted by Reckless Johnny Wales, brings together musicians from several states, but focuses on our homegrown talent from Middle Tennessee and all for a great cause. This year’s Jam benefits Hard Bargain Association.

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Noon-2PM – Children’s Program
2PM-10PM – Main Event

IT’S TIME FOR THE BLACKBERRY JAM THIS SATURDAY

2:35 pm | Thursday, Jun 21st

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Hey Blackberry Jam Fans! The Blackberry Jam is THIS SATURDAY, June 23! BUY TICKETS NOW!

Come join us out at Boyd Mill Berry Farm in Franklin – we start at noon with a two-hour children’s

program featuring Lauren McKenzie, Farmer Jason and Roger Day! Performances continue throughout

the day and into the evening.

Our headliner:

Country Music Hall of Famer

CHARLIE McCOY and the Legends Jam

Outstanding Lineup Also Features

The McCrary Sisters

Presented by – Scouts Pub

Also performing: Carol & Dale, Renee Armand, The Carmonas, Stuffy Shmitt, Tray and Jo Ann

Eppes, Teresa, Joe Hott and more! Hosted by Reckless Johnny Wales! BUY TICKETS NOW!

Tickets are $15 at the gate, or purchased in advance for just $10.
(Advance ticket sales end at 6 PM Friday, June 22nd.)
Children 12 and under free. Gate opens at 11:30 AM.

See you this Saturday!

16th Annual Nissan Taste of Music City Festival

6:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 16th

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Nissan Taste of Music City Festival

Nashville’s largest Food and Drink Festival is celebrating 16 years at Public Square Park on June 16th, 2018!

The Nissan Taste of Music City is an all-inclusive food tasting event with a one price admission. Attendees have the opportunity to take a “Tour of Nashville” and enjoy tastings from popular Nashville neighborhood’s best local restaurants, along with some of Nashville’s local beverage flavors.

Attendees also have the opportunity to watch and learn from some of the Nashville’s top chefs as they cook on-site and provide demonstrations for attendees to enjoy. Come out and enjoy the food and beverage samples this summer along with music from local artists and keep the fun going!

Event Location

350 Deaderick St

Nashville, TN 37201

Movie in the Park & Concert Kick Off

6:00 pm | Friday, May 25th

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Movie in the Park and Concert Kick off Memorial Day Weekend

Brentwood is kicking off the “unofficial start to summer” on Friday May 25 with a Movie in the Park. Disney’s Coco will be shown on a big screen starting just after sunset around 8pm at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheatre in Crockett Park located on Volunteer Parkway. Food trucks will arrive at 6pm and serve pizza, ice cream and shaved ice. Local Latin artist, Alison Brazil, will also perform live music prior to the movie. The Brentwood Summer Concert Series begins Sunday, May 27 at 7 p.m.

The 2018 band lineup includes:

May 27 Rubik’s Groove
June 3The WannaBeatles
June 1012 South
June 17The South Street Players
June 24Dangerous Dan & The Funk Town Horns
July 4^th The Kadillacs & Fireworks at 9pm
August 5Nashville Yacht Club

For more information please visit the City of Brentwood, TN website.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMUNITY CHORUS

7:33 pm | Monday, Apr 16th

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Free concert in Franklin, TN on April 22

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) is pleased to announce a free concert by the Williamson County Community Chorus, on Sunday, April 22 at 3:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave. in Franklin, TN.

The chorus is under the direction of Dr. Linda Bolding who was named as the group’s director in August 2017. With more than twenty years of experience conducting adult choirs, Bolding brings professional excellence and experience to the Williamson County Community Chorus. She received a bachelor’s of music degree from Eastern New Mexico University, a master’s degree in music education from the University of Texas, and a doctorate in choral conducting from Columbia Pacific University. Bolding is a past conductor of the Austin, Texas Civic Chorus and the Round Rock, Texas Community Choir. Her choirs have toured Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Scotland, Ireland and Canada.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival Returns to Downtown Franklin, TN April 28-29

9:37 pm | Monday, Apr 9th

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Main Street Festival in Franklin, TN, Downtown Franklin restaurants, shopping, kids activities and family events.

FRANKLIN, TN — Spring is back, and so is the Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival, presented by First Tennessee Bank. The free popular spring celebration returns April 28-29, 2018, to downtown Franklin and is expected to draw a crowd of about 130,000 to historic Main Street for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food, and a fun filled kid’s zone.

“We’re very excited to present The Heritage Foundation’s 35^th Annual Main Street Festival,” said Heritage Foundation Director of Festivals & Events Teryl O’Connor. “Main Street Festival is one of Franklin’s favorite spring traditions and we are thrilled to showcase our beautiful historic district and Main Street. We are so grateful to First Tennessee Bank for their longstanding support of The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival. We would not be able to produce free street festivals in Franklin without the generous support of our sponsors.”

This year, live music will take place in three areas: The GUITAR CENTER STAGE on the Public Square, Music Corner located inside the Mantra Beer Tent and the music stage on the corner of First Avenue and Main Street. A performance schedule is available on the Main Street Festival event page at www.williamsonheritage.org. We are excited to announce the “Wannabeatles” tribute band and the “Faithfully” tribute band will be performing on the Guitar Center Stage located on the public square Saturday. Please check our website for performance times.

Come join us for “Worship on the Square” on the Guitar Center Stage at the Public Square. Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, April 29^th.

DARK HORSE INSTITUTE and the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County are pleased to announce the first annual Battle of the Bands at this year’s Main Street Festival. This will be held from Noon until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2018. Guests will enjoy performances by the best high school-aged contemporary musicians in Williamson County as they compete for more than $10,000.00 in prizes.

The centerpiece of Main Street Festival is the juried arts and crafts show featuring more than 150 artisans and crafters with handmade wares. Vendors will feature jewelry, pottery, furniture, woodworking, leatherwork, photography and more from First to Fifth Avenues and 3^rd Avenue South. No street festival is complete without food. This year, more than twenty-five vendors will offer an international assortment of food including original corn roast, barbeque, Greek food, Mexican cuisine, Italian ice and old fashioned soda. You can find wonderful food options on Third Avenue North, Fourth Avenue North/South and the Public Square. And as always, kettle corn, hot dogs, and funnel cakes will be offered. The Mantra beer garden located down Fourth Avenue South will feature a variety of beer along with Next Gen offering up some refreshing Sangria.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County and its division, the Downtown Franklin Association, and their missions, respectively: to protect and preserve the architectural, geographical and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County, and to promote the ongoing economic revitalization of Downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation.

Main Street Festival activities will run Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

For more information on the event call 615-591-8500 or email Teryl O’Connor at toconnor@williamsonheritage.org.

Gateway Chamber Orchestra

11:00 am | Saturday, Mar 17th

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The Gateway Chamber Orchestra Presents The Family Series: The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert

The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) is proud to present The Family Series: The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert.

Last year the GCO performed Conni Ellisor’s Blackberry Winter featuring the world’s leading dulcimer soloist, Stephen Seifert.

This year the GCO is tackling the regional premiere of the sequel, Broad Band of Light.

Based on Stephen’s extensive fan base as a seasoned performer, Broad Band of Light is one of the only fan-based commissions

of an orchestral piece in existence. People from all over donated to have a new piece written for Stephen, and the Tucson

Symphony premiered it.

“In the fall of 2016 we were delighted to work with Stephen and Conni for the first time in performances of Blackberry Winter,”

explained Gregory Wolynec, Gateway Chamber Orchestra Music Director. “After those concerts we talked about performing the

sequel she had written for Steve and the Tucson Symphony. We are delighted to present the Tennessee premiere and second

performance of this exciting piece for mountain dulcimer and orchestra.”

“When I first met with Steve to discuss writing this piece he was, above all else, interested in pushing the boundaries of what a

dulcimer could do,” recalled composer Conni Ellisor. “A beautiful tender instrument with a proud American folk tradition, the

dulcimer is fairly primitive, but Steve has amassed technique far beyond the norm. He was interested in moving into styles

unfamiliar and a little challenging. It is my hope that we have created that with this piece and that it moves in many moods and

textures, much like the many different colors in a broad band of light.”

The Family Series: Winters Patent Law presents

The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert

Saturday, March 17th, 2018 11:00 a.m. – Franklin, TN

Conni Ellisor – Broad Band of Light

Franklin Location

The Franklin Theatre

419 Main St

Franklin, TN 37264

Buy Franklin Tickets HERE

The next GCO performance:

The Masterworks Series presents LANDMARK CELEBRATION

Sunday, April 29th, 2018 4:00 p.m. – Clarksville, TN

Monday, April 30th, 2018 7:30 p.m. – Franklin, TN

Felix Mendelssohn – Overture to Paulus

Aaron Jay Kernis – Musica Celestis

Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 3 in C

About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra

Conducted by Gregory Wolynec, the GCO was formed in 2008 and is recognized as one of the leading new American ensembles. Comprised of professional musicians from Middle Tennessee and beyond, the GCO specializes in presenting traditional masterworks, overlooked treasures, and contemporary American compositions. The GCO’s recordings have received critical acclaim in publications such as the American Record Guide and Fanfare Magazine. Engaging 5,000 Middle Tennessee students annually with classical music through free performances, innovative educational outreach, and interactive Children’s Concerts, the GCO is committed to building new audiences for tomorrow. Funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission. Visit gatewaychamberorchestra.com to learn more.