10:00 am | Saturday, Sep 12th
**$17 in advance / $2
0 at the door on September 12**
Come be a part of the growing community of folks who LOVE the South and who LOVE shopping locally and regionally. MADE SOUTH Market will feature beautiful, handmade goods from 80 of the finest makers & artisans from all over the South, plus delicious food and a Front Porch Music Stage curated by Franklin’s own Robert Hicks (author of The New York Times bestselling novel The Widow of the South). It’s going to be a whole bunch of fun, and 10% of all proceeds will benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Programs at Williamson Medical Center. Y’all come out!
- Children 10 and under admitted free
- Free parking
- All ages event
- Rain or shine
For tickets and more information please visit Made South Market.
6:30 am | Saturday, Sep 12th
Franklin 4 The Cure is Westhaven’s annual fundraiser benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital At Vanderbilt. This year’s event will take place on September 12, 2015. The proceeds from Franklin 4 The Cure go to fund Discovery Grants for pediatric cancer research conducted right here in Nashville at Vanderbilt Hospital.
Franklin 4 The Cure, an all day event which includes ‘Run 4 The Cure 5K Run/Walk’ and ‘Concert 4 The Cure,’ and takes place on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 in the Westhaven community in West Franklin off New Highway 96W. The race portion of the event will take place in the morning with the concert in the evening. All events will fund the Franklin 4 the Cure Discovery Grant supporting important cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Run 4 the Cure is a 5K race and run/walk event. Bring the whole family and run, jog, or walk the certified distance and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast after the race. This flat course winds through Westhaven and will be enjoyable for everyone from the serious runner to the casual walker. Kids runs will be held following the 5k. Kids activities will be held in the “Hope Street” family area after the race.
This year’s Concert 4 The Cure features Uncle Kracker, starting at 6:30 PM on the Great Lawn at the Westhaven Residents Club. Vic & The Spoils will start the evening off at 5:30 while you have time to browse all the items at the Silent Auction.
8:00 pm | Friday, Sep 11th
FORK FEST is 3 days of music, food and fun at the Lawnchair Theatre. Come early before the entertainment starts to visit the shops and grab a bite to eat!
Events take place at the LAWNCHAIR THEATRE located just behind Leiper’s Creek Gallery. Bring lawnchair/blanket.
September 10th: OPEN MIC NIGHT 7pm – One of the greatest events to happen each week in the Fork moves to the big stage. This will be a fabulous night of rising talent – and you just never know who will show up!
September 11th: MOVIE NIGHT at 8pm
September 12th: FORK FEST CONCERT TBD
PUCKETT’S GROCERY OF LEIPER’S FORK will also have live music FRI & SAT, check their schedule HERE.
Proceeds go to the Community of Leiper’s Fork so we can continue to bring you free events.
For more information, please visit Fork Fest.
7:00 pm | Thursday, Sep 10th
FORK FEST is 3 days of music, food and fun at the Lawnchair Theatre. Come early before the entertainment starts to visit the shops and grab a bite to eat!
Events take place at the LAWNCHAIR THEATRE located just behind Leiper’s Creek Gallery. Bring lawnchair/blanket.
September 10th: OPEN MIC NIGHT 7pm – One of the greatest events to happen each week in the Fork moves to the big stage. This will be a fabulous night of rising talent – and you just never know who will show up!
September 11th: MOVIE NIGHT at 8pm
September 12th: FORK FEST CONCERT TBD
PUCKETT’S GROCERY OF LEIPER’S FORK will also have live music FRI & SAT, check their schedule HERE.
Proceeds go to the Community of Leiper’s Fork so we can continue to bring you free events.
For more information, please visit Fork Fest.
10:00 am | Sunday, Sep 6th
National Barrel Horse Association Tennessee State Show September 4-6, 2015 in Franklin TN.
Tennessee NBHA is part of the National Barrel Horse Association. Tennessee NBHA has some of the best barrel racers in the country competing today!
Please visit website for more information.
9:00 am | Saturday, Sep 5th
National Barrel Horse Association Tennessee State Show September 4-6, 2015 in Franklin TN.
Tennessee NBHA is part of the National Barrel Horse Association. Tennessee NBHA has some of the best barrel racers in the country competing today!
ALSO, Tennessee NBHA proudly announces the 1st Annual Miss Tennessee NBHA Pageant! The pageant will be held in conjunction with the Tennessee NBHA State Show in Franklin, TN Sept 5, 2015. Please visit website for more information.
5:00 pm | Friday, Sep 4th
National Barrel Horse Association Tennessee State Show September 4-6, 2015 in Franklin TN.
Tennessee NBHA is part of the National Barrel Horse Association. Tennessee NBHA has some of the best barrel racers in the country competing today!
Please visit website for more information.
2:52 pm | Wednesday, Sep 2nd
City of Franklin holds Instagram Contest #MyFranklinPhoto
Let’s face it, we take photos of everything on our phones, from gorgeous sunsets to our delicious meals. Plus, we’ve all seen some pretty creative shots on Instagram. What if your next Instagram photo took you and a friend to see some of the biggest names in music? The City of Franklin is giving away two 2-day passes to the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival to one lucky winner in the City Instagram #MyFranklinPhoto contest.
Entrants should follow the City of Franklin on Instagram @cityoffranklintn. The photos should focus on Franklin, and entrants should tag a friend and use the hash-tag, #MyFranklinPhoto. The photo that complies with these few rules and has the most “likes” wins!
“This is a great way to bring attention to our City of Franklin Instagram page and give away tickets to the hottest event in town, the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival happening the end of September at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm,” said communications manager Milissa Reierson. “We appreciate the partnership with the organizers of the Pilgrimage Festival and their kind donation of the tickets.”
Big names like Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Steven Tyler, Weezer and more will be at the festival happening September 26-27 at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. For more information go to www.pilgrimagefestival.com. For more information on the Instagram contest go to www.franklintn.gov/insta-contest.
4:30 pm | Sunday, Aug 30th
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax and listen to some of the area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:30 pm and the music lasts from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors.
For more information please visit Carnton Sunset Concert Series.
