7:00 pm | Friday, Jul 27th
Musical festival featuring Bluegrass music, fiddling, buck dancing, crafts, food and more!
Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for a weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.
Held in The Square of Historic Downtown Franklin, 109 3rd Avenue South Franklin, TN. Proceeds will benefit the Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission.
5:00 pm | Wednesday, Jul 4th
THE FRIENDS OF FRANKLIN PARKS HOST THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
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.
10:00 am | Wednesday, Jul 4th
The annual Independence Day celebration begins at 10 a.m. on July 4th
This year’s 4th of July Celebration will focus on family fun and include great music, quality crafts, tasty food, antique cars, and a large kids zone. Downtown Franklin is the perfect location to have a festival and community event such as “Franklin on the Fourth”.
The free festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4th, with bluegrass music playing from the stage. Food vendors include everything from roasted corn on the cob to BBQ, ice cream to nachos; and corn dogs to smoothies. Craft vendors will fill the area with wood working, jewelry and other handmade items.
Food and craft booths will fill the downtown square. Antique cars will line Main Street between the square and 4th Avenue. The kid’s zone on 3rd Avenue North will have inflatables, a petting zoo, and pony rides. The always fun Children’s Parade begins lining up at 4:45 and starts at 5 p.m. Registration for the parade is free and goes on all day at the Lions Club booth, which also will be selling water.
Live entertainment, including many popular groups, continues throughout the day with a variety of music genres including Bluegrass, Country, Soul, and Pop. The final group of the day will be preceded by the Old Glory Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution reading the Declaration of Independence, and the singing of the “National Anthem”.
Franklin on the Fourth ends at 8 p.m. to give attendees time to get to the Fireworks Display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. The display, put on by the City of Franklin and its sponsors, will begin at approximately 9 p.m.
“Franklin on the Fourth” is coordinated by the Franklin Lions Club and TN Events in conjunction with the City of Franklin. All proceeds benefit the Franklin Lions Club Charities.
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The tradition of the “Children’s Parade” will continue and begin at 5:00 p.m. (Children will begin lining up at a designated marked location on 4th Avenue South at 4:45 p.m.) There will be Prizes for best costume and decorated bikes and wagons!
4:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 30th
The Great Slider Showdown by MADE SOUTH
Come join us at The Factory on Saturday, June 30 from 4-7pm for The First Annual Great Slider Showdown! Enjoy delicious sliders created by 10 talented chefs competing for the Goldens’ Slider Prize as decided on by our guest judges. The winning chef will take home $3000 cash, a brand new Golden’s Cast Iron Cooker, and an automatic entry into the 2018 World Chef Challenge!
4:15 pm | Monday, Jun 25th
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.
6:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 16th
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
4:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 2nd
Join Franklin Polo Academy on Saturday, June 2 at the State Challenge Cup at Harlinsdale Farm for a thrilling polo match between Tennessee and Kentucky! Live commentary, two back-to-back matches, music, food/drinks, kids activities, half-time challenges, vendors, and more! Gates open at 4:00PM, first match begins at 4:30. Advanced registration is required for VIP Cabanas. Fun for all ages!
$10 General Admission | $200 VIP Cabana for 10 guests | Kids 10 & under get in free
For more information:
615-800-2268 or
email info@franklinpolo.com
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3:30 pm | Thursday, May 24th
Visit the Leiper’s Fork Farmers Market, celebrating the land and its blessings, every 4th Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 6:30 PM. The market runs May~Oct and will feature local food, music and The Land Trust for Tennessee.
5:00 pm | Friday, May 4th
Join the 21st District Recovery Court for their 7th annual Eat The Street Festival, as more than 30 foodtrucks converge on Downtown Franklin. Come out and enjoy an evening of great food and lots of fun, which all benefits the 21st District Recovery Court in their continuing battle against drug addiction in our community. See you in the street!
This year’s event will take place May 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Franklin Bicentennial Park, 3rd Ave N., Franklin, TN. For more information find Eat the Street on Facebook at EatTheStreetFest.
11:00 am | Sunday, Apr 29th
Festivals in Downtown Franklin, TN
The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival returns to downtown Franklin, TN in April 28-29, 2018 (10:00 – 6:00 Saturday and 11:00 – 5:00 Sunday).
The free spring celebration, which is one of the largest events in the Southeast, is expected to draw a crowd of thousands for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food and children’s activities.
