The First Annual Franklin Taco and Tequila Festival will include a variety of Tacos from local vendors and Tequilas for you to get your fill. Live music on site will help set the fiesta mood!
Nashville Shakespeare Festival Returns to Williamson County for Shakespeare in Academy Park
6:29 pm | Friday, Aug 25th
The Winter’s Tale and Antony & Cleopatra to be performed in Franklin, TN Sept. 28 – Oct. 1
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Nashville Shakespeare Festival will return to Williamson County for its second annual Shakespeare in Academy Park, which will run from Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 and feature both The Winter’s Tale and Antony & Cleopatra at the former campus of Battle Ground Academy. The Festival hosted its inaugural year in 2016 and began a new tradition for the Williamson County community.
“Franklin embraced us so warmly last year, and we are thrilled to bring Shakespeare in Academy Park back with these two fascinating romances,” said Denice Hicks, executive artistic director of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival. “We hope that the community will see both performances this year and enjoy two cool evenings under the stars with us.”
The Winter’s Tale is a fanciful story set in a fairy tale world and directed by NSF’s Artistic Associate, Santiago Sosa. The setting is inspired by the diverse South American Cultures during the Gran Columbia era. Cleopatra is a taut thriller about new love in later years and a cautionary tale of political brinksmanship where Antony & the powerful play games that result in war and ruin. The performance is directed by David Ian Lee, a director, playwright, theatre maker and actor who has directed local, regional and national productions, such as In the Continuum at Fisk University and The Latchkey Pool at Small Pond Entertainment in New York.
General admission to Williamson County Shakespeare in the Park is open to the public, with a $10 per person donation suggested. The Royal Package is available for $75 for those seeking the ultimate VIP experience. This package is the festival’s signature fundraiser and includes reserved parking, prime seating, a gourmet boxed picnic dinner by Bacon & Caviar catering, a personal welcome from the Nashville Shakespeare Festival and a commemorative gift. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. with the featured performance at 7:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Food trucks and bleacher seating will also be available.
Williamson County’s Shakespeare in the Park is supported in part by Williamson County Parks & Recreation, Jackson National Life Insurance Co., Frothy Monkey Franklin and the generosity of individual donors. The Nashville Shakespeare Festival is made possible by Metro Nashville Arts Commission and The Tennessee Arts Commission. For more information and to purchase the Royal Package visit www.nashvilleshakes.org/franklin- shakes, email rickeychick@nashvilleshakes.org or call 615-255-2273.
About The Nashville Shakespeare Festival
Founded in 1988, The Nashville Shakespeare Festival educates and entertains the Mid-South community through high- quality Shakespearean experiences. The company is one of the region’s leading professional theatres and since its inception, more than 500,000 Tennesseans have experienced the arts through one of their programs, which include Shakespeare in the Park, Winter Shakespeare, Shakespeare in Action and other educational initiatives. For more information or to attend a show, visit www.nashvilleshakes.org or call 615-255-2273.
Oaklands will host its third-annual Oktoberfest
1:31 am | Tuesday, Aug 22nd
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. —Oaklands will host its third-annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 23rd from 5:00 to 9:00pm. This unique “fun-raiser” supports Oaklands Mansion and features many local craft brewers such as Kinship Brews, Mantra Artisan Ales, Mid-State Brewsters, Mid-State Brew Crew, Monkey Farm, Mos Alesley Brewing, Overall Brewing, Panther Creek Brews, Sinking Creek Farms, Smackdab Brewing, Steel Barrel Brewing Company, VonSeitz Theoreticales, Vitruvian Artisan Ales, as well as Murfreesboro’s own, The Green Dragon Pub and Brewery. In addition to this impressive list of craft brewers, we also welcome the number one independently owned cider producer in the nation, Bold Rock. They are bringing their multi award-winning IPAs.
Festival-goers will experience energetic live music from local bands Smokebreak and The Accidental Trio and enjoy delicious treats from local food trucks such as Christie Q’s BBQ, Coma Food, and FitzWillys. While at Oaklands, visit our friends from Middle Tennessee State University’s Fermentation Science Program. They are joining us for the evening to share information about their exciting new program and the art of craft beer. Don’t miss a thing! You can also watch local games on our giant screen.
Oktoberfest 2017 at Oaklands Mansion is made possible by the generosity of our presenting sponsors, Gray CPA, PLLC, Regal Title and VIP Murfreesboro.
Advanced admission for craft beer drinkers $35
Advanced admission for designated drivers $15
Gate admission for craft beer drinkers $40
Gate admission for designated drivers $20
Advance sales will run until 4pm on September 22, 2017.
Tickets available at Oaklands Mansion’s Visitors Center and on our website: OaklandsMansion.org. Find Oaklands Mansion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Getouttatown is an opportunity for the greater Nashville Area to be immersed in the creativity of the locals and to cultivate unity between the arts and nonprofit communities.
Since it’s conception three years ago, Getouttatown has established itself in the local community as the campground of music festivals.
As a one day festival located in Franklin, TN, it’s the perfect chance to “getouttatown” and celebrate as a community of dreamers and doers.
Festivals in Franklin, TN
Nashville Elvis Festival is a premier Elvis event unlike any other, celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Rock & Roll. Fans from around the world will gather in Middle Tennessee March 30-April 2, 2017 for 4 days of celebrity appearances, live music events and on-stage interviews with Elvis’ friends and band members – hosted by longtime Elvis Week emcee TOM BROWN.
7 of the events will be held at the Historic Franklin Theatre, with additional events taking place at Paragon Studios and GRAYS on Main. For a complete schedule of events and additional information, please visit www.NashvilleElvisFestival.com.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
10:00 AM
ELVIS GOSPEL LIVE
Hosted by Tom Brown
Special Guests: Bill Cherry, Jay Dupuis, Dean Z, Jeff Lewis, Donnie Sumner and the EAS Band
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
Join the EAS Band along with Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ winners Bill Cherry, Jay Dupuis and Dean Z, plus Jeff Lewis and Donnie Sumner of The Stamps for a very special concert event featuring the Grammy Award-winning Gospel Music of Elvis Presley.
ELVIS GOSPEL LIVE
Hosted by Tom Brown
Special Guests: Bill Cherry, Jay Dupuis, Dean Z, Jeff Lewis, Donnie Sumner and the EAS Band
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
Join the EAS Band along with Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ winners Bill Cherry, Jay Dupuis and Dean Z, plus Jeff Lewis and Donnie Sumner of The Stamps for a very special concert event featuring the Grammy Award-winning Gospel Music of Elvis Presley.
Festivals in Franklin, TN
Nashville Elvis Festival is a premier Elvis event unlike any other, celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Rock & Roll. Fans from around the world will gather in Middle Tennessee March 30-April 2, 2017 for 4 days of celebrity appearances, live music events and on-stage interviews with Elvis’ friends and band members – hosted by longtime Elvis Week emcee TOM BROWN.
7 of the events will be held at the Historic Franklin Theatre, with additional events taking place at Paragon Studios and GRAYS on Main. For a complete schedule of events and additional information, please visit www.NashvilleElvisFestival.com.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
10:00 AM
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST – ROUND 2
Hosted by Tom Brown and featuring the EAS Band
Judges: Wink Martindale, Sandy Martindale, Brenda Lee, Gina Keltner and more to be announced!
Special Appearance by Jay Dupuis!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
Come watch Elvis tribute artists from around the country compete in the Semi-Finals. All tribute artists will be backed by the EAS Band. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ to be held in Memphis in August 2017.
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST – ROUND 2
Hosted by Tom Brown and featuring the EAS Band
Judges: Wink Martindale, Sandy Martindale, Brenda Lee, Gina Keltner and more to be announced!
Special Appearance by Jay Dupuis!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
Come watch Elvis tribute artists from around the country compete in the Semi-Finals. All tribute artists will be backed by the EAS Band. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ to be held in Memphis in August 2017.
2:00 PM
SATURDAY CONVERSATIONS
Hosted by Tom Brown
Special Guests: Joanne Cash, Brenda Lee, Wink & Sandy Martindale, Bill Cherry, Jay Dupuis and Dean Z!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
This session will include Elvis Conversations with Gospel legend Joanne Cash, sister of Johnny Cash, who met Elvis when he was opening for her famous brother; Brenda Lee, a lifelong friend of Elvis and one of the most iconic female vocalists in history who shot to fame with worldwide hits like “I’m Sorry” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”; Legendary game show host Wink Martindale, a lifelong friend of Elvis who was in the studio the night Dewey Phillips played “That’s All Right” for the very first time; Sandy Martindale, who dated Elvis for six years, leading to her dancing in Viva Las Vegas and several other Elvis movies; and a special Q&A with Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ champions Bill Cherry (2009), Dean Z (2013) and Jay Dupuis (2014) – who will collectively discuss Elvis Presley’s impact on their lives and their careers as Elvis Tribute Artists.
SATURDAY CONVERSATIONS
Hosted by Tom Brown
Special Guests: Joanne Cash, Brenda Lee, Wink & Sandy Martindale, Bill Cherry, Jay Dupuis and Dean Z!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
This session will include Elvis Conversations with Gospel legend Joanne Cash, sister of Johnny Cash, who met Elvis when he was opening for her famous brother; Brenda Lee, a lifelong friend of Elvis and one of the most iconic female vocalists in history who shot to fame with worldwide hits like “I’m Sorry” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”; Legendary game show host Wink Martindale, a lifelong friend of Elvis who was in the studio the night Dewey Phillips played “That’s All Right” for the very first time; Sandy Martindale, who dated Elvis for six years, leading to her dancing in Viva Las Vegas and several other Elvis movies; and a special Q&A with Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ champions Bill Cherry (2009), Dean Z (2013) and Jay Dupuis (2014) – who will collectively discuss Elvis Presley’s impact on their lives and their careers as Elvis Tribute Artists.
7:00 PM
SATURDAY MAIN EVENT
ELVIS IN CONCERT: Bill Cherry with the EAS Band, plus Special Guests to be announced!
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST – FINALS
Hosted by Tom Brown and featuring the EAS Band
Judges: Wink Martindale, Sandy Martindale, Brenda Lee, Gina Keltner and more to be announced!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $59 (Balcony)/$69 (Rows G-P)/$79 (Rows A-F)
Elvis tribute artists compete in the Final Round. All tribute artists will be backed by the EAS Band. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ to be held in Memphis in August 2017. Immediately following the Finals, Bill Cherry, the 2009 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ winner and co-star of the Elvis Lives Tour, presents a live concert event you won’t want to miss!
SATURDAY MAIN EVENT
ELVIS IN CONCERT: Bill Cherry with the EAS Band, plus Special Guests to be announced!
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST – FINALS
Hosted by Tom Brown and featuring the EAS Band
Judges: Wink Martindale, Sandy Martindale, Brenda Lee, Gina Keltner and more to be announced!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $59 (Balcony)/$69 (Rows G-P)/$79 (Rows A-F)
Elvis tribute artists compete in the Final Round. All tribute artists will be backed by the EAS Band. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ to be held in Memphis in August 2017. Immediately following the Finals, Bill Cherry, the 2009 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ winner and co-star of the Elvis Lives Tour, presents a live concert event you won’t want to miss!
10:00 PM
NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT PARTY (Location – GRAYS on Main)
Hosted by Jeff Lewis
Location: GRAYS on Main
Tickets: $10 cover charge at the door
Immediately following the Saturday Main Event, come down the street to GRAYS on Main and join Jeff Lewis & Friends for a late night all-Elvis after party that you won’t want to miss!
NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT PARTY (Location – GRAYS on Main)
Hosted by Jeff Lewis
Location: GRAYS on Main
Tickets: $10 cover charge at the door
Immediately following the Saturday Main Event, come down the street to GRAYS on Main and join Jeff Lewis & Friends for a late night all-Elvis after party that you won’t want to miss!
Join the Nashville Predators Foundation for the 12th annual Wine Festival & Tasting on March 31, 2017, over the ice at Bridgestone Arena.
The festivities run from 6-10 p.m. CT and tickets are $75 per person. The festival will feature more than 225 higher-end wines, beer, a spirits tasting and an extensive silent auction with more than 200 items.
For an exclusive tasting, purchase tickets to the VIP Dinner & Tasting in the Patron Platinum Club. Michael Hendry will be hosting a delicious five-course dinner paired with hand-crafted Hendry Wines. VIP dinner tickets are $200.
12TH ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL & TASTING
Fri, 03/31/2017 –
6:00pm to 10:00pm
General Admission
6 p.m. (CT) – $75 per person Tasting over 200 high-end wines • Spirits Tasting Anheuser-Busch products • Cocktail bar Culinary delicacies • Predators personalities GNASH photo opportunity • Extensive silent auction
VIP Dinner & Tasting
5:30 p.m. (CT) – $200 per person Five-course dinner and wine pairing hosted by Michael Hendry in the Patron Platinum Club, featuring hand-crafted wines from Hendry *ticket includes wine festival admission, VIP Dinner & Tasting
Festivals in Franklin, TN
Nashville Elvis Festival is a premier Elvis event unlike any other, celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Rock & Roll. Fans from around the world will gather in Middle Tennessee March 30-April 2, 2017 for 4 days of celebrity appearances, live music events and on-stage interviews with Elvis’ friends and band members – hosted by longtime Elvis Week emcee TOM BROWN.
7 of the events will be held at the Historic Franklin Theatre, with additional events taking place at Paragon Studios and GRAYS on Main. For a complete schedule of events and additional information, please visit www.NashvilleElvisFestival.com.
Friday, March 31, 2017
10:00 AM
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST – ROUND 1
Hosted by Tom Brown and featuring the EAS Band
Judges: Wink Martindale, Sandy Martindale, Brenda Lee, Gina Keltner and more to be announced!
Special Appearance by Dean Z!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
Come watch Elvis tribute artists from around the country compete in Round 1. All tribute artists will be backed by the EAS Band. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ to be held in Memphis in August 2017.
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST – ROUND 1
Hosted by Tom Brown and featuring the EAS Band
Judges: Wink Martindale, Sandy Martindale, Brenda Lee, Gina Keltner and more to be announced!
Special Appearance by Dean Z!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
Come watch Elvis tribute artists from around the country compete in Round 1. All tribute artists will be backed by the EAS Band. The winner of the Nashville Elvis Festival ETA Contest will advance to Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ to be held in Memphis in August 2017.
2:00 PM
FRIDAY CONVERSATIONS
Hosted by Tom Brown
Special Guests: Jerry Schilling, Armond Morales (The Imperials), Norbert Putnam, Collin Raye and more to be announced!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
This session will include Elvis Conversations with Elvis’ best friend and original Memphis Mafia member Jerry Schilling, who was with Elvis the day he met President Nixon (as seen in the 2016 feature film, Elvis & Nixon, on which he served as Executive Producer); Armond Morales, the bass vocalist and founding member of The Imperials, who spent years backing Elvis on tour and in Las Vegas (as seen in the 1970 documentary film, Elvis: That’s the Way It Is); Original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section member Norbert Putnam, who played on some of Elvis’ best recordings; and Country Music Icon Collin Raye, who will reveal his own unique Elvis connection. Additional guests to be announced!
FRIDAY CONVERSATIONS
Hosted by Tom Brown
Special Guests: Jerry Schilling, Armond Morales (The Imperials), Norbert Putnam, Collin Raye and more to be announced!
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $39 (Balcony)/$49 (Rows G-P)/$59 (Rows A-F)
This session will include Elvis Conversations with Elvis’ best friend and original Memphis Mafia member Jerry Schilling, who was with Elvis the day he met President Nixon (as seen in the 2016 feature film, Elvis & Nixon, on which he served as Executive Producer); Armond Morales, the bass vocalist and founding member of The Imperials, who spent years backing Elvis on tour and in Las Vegas (as seen in the 1970 documentary film, Elvis: That’s the Way It Is); Original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section member Norbert Putnam, who played on some of Elvis’ best recordings; and Country Music Icon Collin Raye, who will reveal his own unique Elvis connection. Additional guests to be announced!
7:00 PM
FRIDAY MAIN EVENT
ELVIS IN CONCERT: Jay Dupuis and Dean Z with the EAS Band, plus Special Guests to be announced!
Hosted by Tom Brown
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $49 (Balcony)/$59 (Rows G-P)/$69 (Rows A-F)
Join us for this special concert event featuring performances by 2013 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ winner DEAN Z and 2014 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ winner JAY DUPUIS! Backed by the EAS Band, this will be an evening you won’t want to miss!
FRIDAY MAIN EVENT
ELVIS IN CONCERT: Jay Dupuis and Dean Z with the EAS Band, plus Special Guests to be announced!
Hosted by Tom Brown
Location: Franklin Theatre
Tickets: $49 (Balcony)/$59 (Rows G-P)/$69 (Rows A-F)
Join us for this special concert event featuring performances by 2013 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ winner DEAN Z and 2014 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ winner JAY DUPUIS! Backed by the EAS Band, this will be an evening you won’t want to miss!
10:00 PM
NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT PARTY
Hosted by Jeff Lewis
Location: GRAYS on Main
Tickets: $10 cover charge at the door
Immediately following the Friday Main Event, come down the street to GRAYS on Main and join Jeff Lewis & Friends for a late night all-Elvis after party that you won’t want to miss!
NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT PARTY
Hosted by Jeff Lewis
Location: GRAYS on Main
Tickets: $10 cover charge at the door
Immediately following the Friday Main Event, come down the street to GRAYS on Main and join Jeff Lewis & Friends for a late night all-Elvis after party that you won’t want to miss!
Festivals in Franklin, TN
Nashville Elvis Festival is a premier Elvis event unlike any other, celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Rock & Roll. Fans from around the world will gather in Middle Tennessee March 30-April 2, 2017 for 4 days of celebrity appearances, live music events and on-stage interviews with Elvis’ friends and band members – hosted by longtime Elvis Week emcee TOM BROWN.
7 of the events will be held at the Historic Franklin Theatre, with additional events taking place at Paragon Studios and GRAYS on Main. For a complete schedule of events and additional information, please visit www.NashvilleElvisFestival.com.
Thursday, March 30, 2017 – VIP DAY!
THE TCB SESSIONS – Special VIP Events with very limited seating!
Our two special VIP Thursday events will take place at Paragon Studios – one of the nation’s top recording facilities! Fans of the hit TV series Nashville will recognize the interior of Paragon Studios, which has been featured repeatedly on the show. This is a world-class recording studio and post-production facility popular with many of today’s top artists, including Amy Grant, Billy Ray Cyrus, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Charlie Daniels, Dolly Parton, Dwight Yoakam, Faith Hill, Gavin DeGraw, John Hiatt, Keith Urban, Kenny Loggins, Kris Kristofferson, Mac Davis, Marc Cohn, Michael W. Smith, Patty Griffin, Peter Frampton, Richard Marx, Sugarland, Tim McGraw, Vince Gill, Wynonna and many more. Numerous TV and Film soundtracks have been recorded here as well, including Nashville, Vampire Diaries, Suits, VeggieTales, Divergent, Olympus Has Fallen, Soul Surfer, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2, Country Strong, Safe Haven and many more.
5:00 PM (Please arrive 30 minutes early!)
TCB SESSION #1 **Limited to only 50 seats!**
’68 COMEBACK SPECIAL RECREATION at PARAGON STUDIOS
Hosted by Tom Brown
Featuring Jay Dupuis & Dean Z with members of the EAS Band, Jeff Lewis and special appearances by Jerry Schilling and D.J. Fontana.
Location: Paragon Studios, 320 Billingsly Ct, Franklin, TN 37067
Tickets: $149 for a limited time only! (Regular price: $199)
Transport yourself back in time to 1968, and attend the taping of NBC’s “Singer Presents Elvis” (now known as the “’68 Comeback Special”). Paragon Studios will play the role of NBC Studio 4 in Burbank. 2014 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist JAY DUPUIS and 2013 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist DEAN Z will take on the iconic role of Elvis – in the round and up close and personal. This very special event will also include special appearances by Jerry Schilling and D.J. Fontana.
INCLUDED: An exclusive TCB Sessions gift, plus a Cocktail reception and Meet & Greet immediately following the show!
8:00 PM (Please arrive 30 minutes early!)
TCB SESSION #2 **Limited to only 50 seats!**
ELVIS RECORDING SESSION RECREATION at PARAGON STUDIOS
Hosted by Tom Brown
Featuring Bill Cherry as Elvis with members of the EAS Band, Jeff Lewis and special appearances by Jerry Schilling and Donnie Sumner.
Location: Paragon Studios, 320 Billingsly Ct, Franklin, TN 37067
Tickets: $149 for a limited time only! (Regular price: $199)
If you’ve ever wanted to know what it was like to be in the studio with Elvis, this is your chance! Step back in time as Bill Cherry, the 2009 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ winner and co-star of the Elvis Lives Tour, recreates a Nashville recording session, celebrating Elvis songs recorded in Music City. Paragon Studios will play the role of Nashville’s famed RCA Studio B. This very special event will also include appearances by Jerry Schilling and Donnie Sumner.
INCLUDED: An exclusive TCB Sessions gift, plus a Cocktail reception and Meet & Greet immediately following the show!
Franklin, TN’s favorite celebration of fall returns October 29 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Presented by Bank of America, the festival stretches along Main Street and its avenues and offers tons of festive fun for families.
Check out the lineup of things-to-do at Pumpkinfest!
Church of the City Kids’ Zone
Third Avenue South will be transformed into a full block of free children’s activities from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bouncy houses, pony rides, face painting, games, a dedicated preschool area, and much more will keep the small fry entertained for hours.
HomeTown Pet Costume Contests
Costume contests for both humans and pets will take place on the stage on the Public Square. More details will be coming soon!
Live Entertainment
Two stages will feature full lineups of music and dance performances. In addition to the stage on the Public Square, this year a second stage will be located on Main Street at First Avenue, near Landmark Booksellers. The ConSoulers will take the First Avenue stage at 4 p.m. for a two-hour street dance. Additional stage lineups will be posted soon.
Arts and Crafts Vendors
More than 80 artists and crafts people with handmade wares will line Main Street from Second to Fifth Avenues. Don’t miss the unique shopping opportunities.
Street Festival Food
Old favorites like corn dogs, funnel cakes, fried catfish, and chicken tenders will join some newer offerings in two dedicated food zones: around the Public Square, and on Fourth Avenue South.
Chili Cook Off
The Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook Off will take place on Third Avenue North. For more information, click here.
The Great Pumpkin
Franklin’s Sister City, Carleton Place, Canada, is again growing our Great Pumpkin. Stop by its location on the Public Square and guess its weight for a chance at a fabulous prize.
Grave Matters: The Stories Behind the Stones
After dark, Franklin’s historic cemeteries will come to life with first-person stories of some of the folks buried there. For more information, click here.
Photo Ops
Be sure to bring the camera! Photo ops will abound!
Parking
In addition to the parking in and around the downtown area, parking and shuttle service will be available from Church of the City and Harlinsdale Farm for $1 per person each way. No pets, non-folding strollers, or food or drink except bottled water is allowed on the trolleys.
Producing Pumpkinfest is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Since 1967 the non-profit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving the places that matter.