Business & Education Expo

4:00 pm | Tuesday, Jun 20th

Williamson, Inc. – 2017 Business & Education Expo – Presented by Franklin Synergy Bank

The 2017 Business & Education Expo is back by popular demand, featuring the largest showcase of Williamson County businesses and schools. The highly-anticipated event takes place Tuesday, June 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall, but this year, expect a bigger and better expo.

Pure Prairie League

8:00 pm | Friday, Jun 16th

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Entertainment in Franklin, TN

Pure Prairie League – The Franklin Theatre

From their beginnings in mid-Sixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring founding member/pedal-steel innovator John David Call, veteran bassist Mike Reilly, propulsive drummer Scott Thompson and guitar ace Donnie Clark, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE continues to embellish the rich 43-year history of one of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces. As one reviewer recently wrote: “PPL’s sound combines sweet memories with edgy, contemporary muscle. Their vocals are as strong as Kentucky moonshine and the musicianship and performance skills are as sharp as a straight razor”.

Their eponymous first album – featuring the Norman Rockwell/Saturday Evening Post cover that introduced fans to PPL’s trademark cowpoke “Sad Luke” – has been hailed as a “major early influence in the emerging popularity of Country-Rock music”. Their second effort, the multi- platinum “Bustin’ Out” brought us the Craig Fuller-penned classic “Amie”, along with other gems of the genre. With “Two Lane Highway”, nine more albums and countless shows, a legacy has been forged and enriched during the ‘70s and 80’s, highlighting contributions from several noteworthy members, including original co-founder George Ed Powell, Cincinnati’s legendary Goshorn Brothers, Country Hall of Famers Gary Burr and Vince Gill, award-winning writer Jeff Wilson (3 Top-20 singles) and a host of other guest appearances from Chet Atkins, Johnny Gimble, Emmy Lou Harris, David Sanborn, Eagle Don Felder, Nicolette Larson, and many more.

Now in their fifth decade, Pure Prairie League continues to lead the way for the new generation of Country/Rockers such as Keith Urban, Nickel Creek, Wilco, Counting Crows and so many others that cite PPL as a major influence.

As crisp and clean as spring water and as comfortable as a well-worn cowboy shirt, Pure Prairie League still brings it all back home.

Brown Bag Concert Series

11:00 am | Friday, Jun 16th

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Brown Bag series at Academy Park

Enjoy free live entertainment during lunch at the new Brown Bag concert series at Academy Park. The kick-off concert is Friday, June 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater at the Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave.

Live entertainment will be provided by Nashville-based singer-songwriter Rachel Taylor who blends alternative folk, 50s country and unplugged pop. Heart Hunters will also be performing, blending their rich Southern harmonies on songs about love, loss and yearning. Rounding out the performers is 2016 CCMA-nominated New Artist of the Year, April Nicole, with traditional Country ballads. April will be accompanied by her multi-talented seven-year-old daughter Sophia.

There will be food trucks on hand with delicious lunch items for sale, or you can bring your own. The concert is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or a blanket for seating. A Brown Bag concert is also planned for June 30.

Kids Days – Animal Kids Show

9:30 am | Wednesday, Jun 14th

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City of Franklin, TN – Kids Events

ANIMAL KIDS SHOW

June 14, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park

Experience different types of animals during this kids show at Pinkerton Park! Bring a blanket and watch the animal show on the main stage. Light snacks will be provided to attendees.

KIDS SPORT DAY

June 21, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park

Do you love sports? Then this is the event for you! There will be different tricks and demonstrations to learn. Bring your favorite sports ball! Light snacks will be provided to attendees.

KIDS WATER DAY

July 26, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park

Join us for Kids Water Day at Pinkerton Park for one last hoorah before school starts. Water relays, water gun fights, water slides, and beach balls…this event has all the water fun imaginable! Bring your swimsuit and a beach towel, and we’ll provide the rest. Light snacks will be provided to attendees.

For more information please email parksinfo@franklintn.gov or call 615-794-2103 .

Tim O’Brien With Jan Fabricius

8:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 10th

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Tim O’Brien With Jan Fabricius – The Franklin Theatre – Franklin, TN Events

Grammy winning singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Tim O’Brien grew up singing in church and in school, and after seeing Doc Watson on TV, became a lifelong devotee of old time and bluegrass music. Tim first toured nationally in the 1980’s with Colorado bluegrass band Hot Rize. Kathy Mattea scored a country hit with his song Walk The Way The Wind Blows in 1986, and soon more artists like Nickel Creek and Garth Brooks covered his songs. Over the years, Tim has released 15 solo CD’s, as well as collaborations with his sister Mollie O’Brien, songwriter Darrell Scott, and noted old time musician Dirk Powell. He’s performed or recorded with Steve Earle, Mark Knopfler, Bill Frisell, and Steve Martin, and produced records for Yonder Mountain Stringband, David Bromberg, and Canada’s Old Man Luedecke.

O’Brien’s solo shows feature his solid guitar, fiddle, and banjo, along with his engaging vocals and harmony from Jan Fabricius. Expect a range of original compositions and traditional arrangements from his many discs, mixed with stories and Tim’s self-deprecating humor.

For more information please see website.

Williamson County Parks & Recreation – New Brown Bag Concerts Begin

8:17 pm | Friday, Jun 9th

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FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS

Brown Bag series at Academy Park

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.

Jeff Allen

8:00 pm | Friday, Jun 9th

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Jeff Allen – The Franklin Theatre

Jeff Allen combines clean, hilarious humor with inspiration like no other comedian working today. He performs sidesplitting standup and, when requested, riveting testimony. As such, he is a favorite at outreach events where church members can freely invite their unchurched friends, knowing that they’ll be sharing world-class entertainment. For three decades, Jeff Allen has been performing at churches, on television and radio, for fundraisers and at corporate functions all across the country.

Jeff Allen is the best at what he does – making people laugh as hard as humanly possible. His Happy Wife, Happy Life® message of a marriage gone wrong and redeemed has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people. Jeff’s comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage.

Westhaven Home & Garden Tour

12:00 pm | Sunday, Jun 4th

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Westhaven Home & Garden Tour – Saturday & Sunday – June 3 & June 4th from 12 PM-4 PM

The Westhaven Home & Garden Tour offers a rare opportunity to enter some of Westhaven’s finest private homes and exceptional gardens, viewing beautiful furnishings and interior design, exquisite kitchens and baths, custom architectural design, and lush landscaping. Uniquely planned, Westhaven features large front porches, sidewalks, parks and manicured landscaping that gives Westhaven a character of its own. Tour is self-guided in your vehicle or you may join us in the trolley stationed at Pearre Creek Elementary School.

Please visit secure.acceptiva.com for tickets and more information.

Hammers & High Heels

6:30 pm | Saturday, Jun 3rd

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Hammers & High Heels – Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 – Liberty Hall at the Factory at Franklin

Cocktail reception – “Hammer” and “High Heel” hand-crafted cocktails loving created by Grays’ on Main and featuring H. Clark Distillery‘s small-batched Tennessee Bourbon & Dry Gin

Passed apps and full Southern buffet from Sizzle Award-Winning Catering by Suzette

The “Live 80s X-Perience” dance party of Rubiks Groove

Late-night hors d’oeuvres compliments of Stoney River

Please see website for more information.

Westhaven Home & Garden Tour

12:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 3rd

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Westhaven Home & Garden Tour – Saturday & Sunday – June 3 & June 4th from 12 PM-4 PM

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