Main Street Festival

11:00 am | Sunday, Apr 26th

Join us for one of the most anticipated–and popular–events of the year in Williamson County! The two-day weekend event will feature more than 200 artisans & crafters, dynamic live entertainment for all ages, a dedicated kids’ areas and an international food court.

The festivities will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a street dance continuing until 10 p.m. Saturday night. Activities will re-open at 11 a.m. on Sunday and continue to 6 p.m.

What to Expect

The event is expected to attract more than 130,000 visitors to a full slate of family-oriented activities, non-stop musical entertainment and international flavors of more than 20 food vendors.

The centerpiece of Main Street Festival is a juried arts and crafts show featuring some 200 vendors with original and hand crafted wares. Oil and watercolor paintings, pottery, jewelry, furniture, woodworking, ornamental iron, stained glass, photography, home and garden accents, birdhouses, leatherwork, and much more will be showcased on Main Street from First to Fifth Avenues.

In addition to a juried arts and crafts show, the festival offers a special area of children’s activities on Third Avenue South between City Hall and the Old Courthouse.

Entertainment

Free entertainment is offered continuously on two stages: one on the Public Square and another on Fourth Avenue North. The full line up will be released later, but both up-and-comers and longstanding favorites will entertain the crowd. A beer tent on Fourth Avenue South will feature pub-style entertainment such as karaoke and corn hole. A kids’ zone on Third Avenue South will offer a variety of inflatables, train and pony rides, a petting zoo, bungee jump, and other activities for a small fee.

Food

No street festival is complete without food, and more than 20 food vendors will offer a tasty variety of everything from roasted corn on the cob and stuffed baked potatoes to fish tacos, Greek gyros, and Asian and Mexican cuisines. Don’t forget the Southern fare! Barbecue, burgers and hot dogs, funnel cakes, kettle corn and more will be available.

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3X3 Art Show

6:00 pm | Saturday, Apr 25th

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The Copper Fox Gallery, Leiper’s Creek Gallery, and David Arms are joining hands again. 3X3 (three by three) represents three galleries, three shows and equals one magical evening in the country.

Saturday, April 25th • 6-9pm in Historic Lieper’s Fork

Main Street Festival

10:00 am | Saturday, Apr 25th

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The festivities will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a street dance continuing until 10 p.m. Saturday night. Activities will re-open at 11 a.m. on Sunday and continue to 6 p.m.

What to Expect

The event is expected to attract more than 130,000 visitors to a full slate of family-oriented activities, non-stop musical entertainment and international flavors of more than 20 food vendors.

In addition to a juried arts and crafts show, the festival offers a special area of children’s activities on Third Avenue South between City Hall and the Old Courthouse.

Entertainment

Food

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McGavock Dinner

6:30 pm | Friday, Apr 24th

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The McGavock Dinner is our special way of honoring major donors of The Battle of Franklin Trust. At this annual black tie event held at Carnton Plantation, guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a gourmet dinner. Reservations are required. Please contact Morgan Harris at (615) 794-0903 or morgan@battleoffranklintrust.org for more information.

Franklin Battlefield Update

7:25 pm | Tuesday, Apr 21st

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Reclamation on East Side of Columbia Will Become Part of 20-Acre Downtown Park

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – A decade-long effort that began with the demolition of a Pizza Hut on the east side of Columbia Avenue in downtown Franklin, Tennessee is culminating in the removal of a former Domino’s Pizza building next week. Now the public is being invited to celebrate the reclamation with one last slice of pizza.

Parcel by parcel, preservationists in partnership with the City of Franklin have purchased and cleared seven tracts that comprise core battlefield, where the Carter Cotton Gin stood during the Battle of Franklin. On the other side of Columbia Avenue, final fundraising efforts are underway to secure approximately three acres adjacent to the Carter House. All told, Carter Hill Battlefield Park will comprise 20 acres, within walking distance of downtown Franklin.

Wednesday at 11 a.m., supporters will gather to witness the start of demolition on the old Domino’s building, and reflect on the unprecedented success in battlefield reclamation that has occurred in Franklin.

WHO: John Schroer, Commissioner, Tennessee Dept. of Transportation, Dr. Ken Moore, Mayor, City of Franklin, Dr. Caroll Van West, Tennessee State Historian, Patrick McIntyre, Director, Tennessee Historical Commission, Mike Grainger, Chairman, Civil War Trust and Other special guests
WHAT: A ceremony recognizing the reclamation of seven parcels of core battlefield property on the east side of Columbia Avenue that will become part of the 20-acre Carter Hill Battlefield Park. A backhoe will begin the demolition of the old Domino’s Pizza building, and the public is invited to enjoy one last slice of pizza on the site.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 11 a.m.
WHERE: 1225 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064
WHY: The effort to reclaim the Franklin battlefield started in 2005, and has since gained national recognition for its unprecedented success.

To learn more, visit www.franklinscharge.com.

25th Annual Franklin Jazz Festival

11:00 am | Saturday, Apr 18th

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“Jazz & Blues, Students & Pros”

Saturday, April 18^th, 2015

The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN

In conjunction with Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission

General Information

The 2015 Franklin Jazz Festival is celebrating its twenty fifth year. The festival has the distinction of being not only one of the longest running, but also one of the top jazz festivals in the Southeast. The Franklin Jazz Festival stage will be located in Liberty Hall, along with arts, crafts, food and beverages. The art that will be displayed and sold is provided by this year’s nonprofit beneficiary, the Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission. The WCCAC exists to promote, encourage, educate, and advocate the cultural arts in Williamson County Tennessee. This year’s festival has moved to the spring to facilitate this year’s theme, “Jazz & Blues, Students & Pros”, which shines the light on middle Tennessee’s school jazz programs. School groups will perform during the day and professional groups will perform in the evening.

Arbor Day Celebration

10:00 am | Saturday, Apr 18th

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Activities for Kids and Family in Franklin, TN

Please join The Franklin Tree Commission and the City of Franklin Parks Department for tons of fun in the trees with opportunities in tree climbing, kids’ activities, food, information and free tree saplings at Pinkerton Park in Franklin from 10am-2pm.

Master tree climbing instructor Tim Kovar, from Tree Climbing Planet will guide individuals into the crown of a tree for a public tree climb with several stations, all certified equipment will be provided during this annual family friendly event. Participants will ascend into the tree using the same rope-and-saddle method that canopy researchers use. “Getting up into a tree – being surrounded by the branches – is just a great way to explore nature,” said Tim Kovar. “Not only is it just plain fun, it connects us with the natural world in a way that not many people are exposed to.”

The tree climb is free and open to the public. Participants must be at least six years old and be wearing closed-toe shoes. For more information please check out the website or email specific questions to parksinfo@franklintn.gov

A Vintage Affair – Meet The Vintner Preview Party and Main Event

5:30 pm | Friday, Apr 17th

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Meet The Vintner Preview Party – Friday, April 17th

Our annual Meet The Vintner Preview Party (formally the Sommelier Preview Party) will be held in the courtyard outside Jamison Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It will feature fine cigars, special wine tastings from Cederquist Wine Company, Robledo Family Winery, Trifecta Wines, Anderson’s Conn Valley and Barnett Vineyards, champagne and hors d’oeuvres by Red Pony Catering. Guests of the MTV Preview Party may begin viewing the silent auction items prior to the start of the Main Event. Tickets are $125 and includes admission to the Main Event. Business casual attire.

2015 Main Event – Friday, April 17th

The doors of Jamison Hall will open at 7 p.m. for the Main Event featuring numerous wine tasting stations, several fabulous food stations and many wonderful live, silent and wine auction items to bid on, including hundreds of wines. Feature food stations include: Catering and Events by Suzette, Olivia Olive Oil, Southern City Flavors, among others. Featrued wine stations: Brinkmanns W&S. Red Dog W&S, Moon W&S, Arrington Vineyards, TennSouth Distillery, & Robledo Family Winery

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A Vintage Affair is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to raising money for Williamson County charities benefiting women and children in need. AVA hosts various events throughout the year which include: wine, spirit & food tastings, live and silent auctions, A Fashion Affair, and The Grape Stomp.

A Vintage Affair Goes Country

6:30 pm | Thursday, Apr 16th

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A Vintage Affair Goes Country – Thursday, April 16th

On Thursday, April 16, AVA patrons will gather at Green’s Grocery in Historic Leiper’s Fork for “A Vintage Affair Goes Country.” This event was formerly known as “Vintage Champagne and Vintage Country Music.”
At this boots and blue jeans event, guests will taste wonderful California wines, TN BBQ s and cold beer in an old Tennessee atmosphere. Entertainment will be provided by Brooklyhn Woods. Tickets are $75. Doors open at 6pm. Cowboy/country attire.

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A Vintage Affair – A Vintner Dinner

6:00 pm | Wednesday, Apr 15th

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A Vintner Dinner – Wednesday, April 15th

Sperry’s Restaurant in Cool Springs will be the setting for this 5 course wine maker dinner. Each course will be served with a specially paired wine, with a chance to hear from the wine maker. This is a VIP dinner for our top sponsors. There are very limited tickets available for individual guests who wish to join this very special evening.

Todd Anderson of Anderson’s Conn Valley
William Date of Barnett Vineyards
Dan Cederquist of Cederquist Wines
Pablo Nyarady of Trifecta Wines

$275 per guest. Cocktail hour at 6pm. Dinner at 7pm. Business attire.

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