43rd BUMC Fish Fry

4:30 pm | Friday, Jul 21st
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fish fry event franklin tn BUMCThe biggest backyard party with over 1,800 pounds of fresh catfish is set for Friday, July 21 2017 in the Grassland community of Franklin when Bethlehem United Methodist Church hosts the 43rd BUMC Fish Fry on the church’s shaded grounds.

With live music, all-you-can-eat farm-raised catfish and an incredible free children’s play area, the Bethlehem UMC Fish Fry is Friday, July 21 on the shaded grounds of the church off Old Hillsboro Road in the Grassland Area from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin (37069).  

Tickets for adults are $10 in advance at the church and $13 the day of the event. Children 10 and under are always $6 and children under three are free!  Hot dogs are available for children and a separate carryout serving area is provided.

For more information, see website and contact the church at (615) 794-6721.

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth Fiddlers Jamboree

6:40 pm | Friday, Jul 14th
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Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin, TN over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square.  The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our 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. Proceeds Benefit Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission.

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth
July 21st 7pm until 10pm
July 22nd 10am until 10pm
 

Battle of Franklin Trust Host Seventh Annual Bootlegger’s Bash

9:15 pm | Tuesday, Jul 4th
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Prohibition-era event features Southern fare, local whiskey and live entertainment in Franklin, TN

FRANKLIN, TN. – The Battle of Franklin Trust will host its seventh annual Bootlegger’s Bash on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at Carnton. The annual event invites guests to celebrate Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging with a casual evening featuring Tennessee distillers, a traditional Southern dinner and live entertainment. All proceeds from this ticketed event are donated to the Battle of Franklin Trust and its efforts to preserve Carnton and The Carter House.

“Bootlegger’s Bash is a staple event at Carnton and every year we attract a fun crowd to celebrate Tennessee’s bootlegging history,” said Jayde Jacobs, wedding and event coordinator at The Battle of Franklin Trust. “Guests will enjoy a lively night with dinner, whiskey tasting and a live bluegrass band.”

Dinner will be provided by Chef Penelope, featuring classic Southern fare. Local Tennessee distilleries will also provide whiskey tastings, such as Heath Clark and members of the Associated Distillers of Tennessee.

bootleggers bashTickets are required and must be purchased in advance online at Eventbrite or www.boft.org. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 per couple. Bootlegger’s Bash is a strictly 21 and up event. Sponsors for Bootlegger’s Bash include Auto-Owners Insurance, International Insurance Brokerage, LLC, Centre of Holistic & Biological Dentistry, Southern Events Rental Company, Bright Event Productions, Nashville Tent & Awning and Mantra Artisan Ales.

About The Battle of Franklin Trust

The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.

MADE SOUTH Franklin VIP Party

5:00 pm | Friday, Jun 30th
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Made South Franklin, TN - EventsMADE SOUTH events celebrate the best artisan goods, food, drink, music and art in the South!

A portion of proceeds from this event will benefit New Hope Academy!

MADE SOUTH Franklin VIP Party

Friday, June 30, 2017 from 5p-9p

  • Early shopping with 100+ of the finest makers & artisans in the South
  • Two drink tickets for Eli Mason cocktails or local beers
  • Sample tastings from local and regional chefs and restaurants presented by Eat Y’all
  • Distiller tastings
  • Guaranteed MADE SOUTH reusable tote bag
  • Live music
  • VIP wristband for early admission to Saturday’s event
  • 21+ event
  • Rain or shine
  • Free parking

MADE SOUTH Franklin

Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 10a-5p (VIP admission begins at 9a)

  • Shop 100+ of the finest makers & artisans in the South
  • Sample tastings from local and regional chefs and restaurants presented by Eat Y’all
  • Southern Knife Fight chef competition presented by Springer Mountain Farms
  • Distiller tastings for 21+ guests
  • Live music
  • Free parking
  • Family friendly
  • Rain or shine
  • Children 12 years of age or younger admitted free with paying adult
  • First 2,000 guests on Saturday receive a complimentary MADE SOUTH reusable tote bag

Brown Bag Concert Series

11:00 am | Friday, Jun 30th
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Brown_Bag_PosterBrown Bag series at Academy Park 

Enjoy free live entertainment during lunch at the new Brown Bag concert series at Academy Park – June 30th 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.

Dust and DaisiesLive entertainment will be provided by Nashville-based duo Dust and Daisies with their soulful, gritty, honest songs about hope and healing.  Singer-songwriter Rich Fyhr will also be performing.

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. 

Brown Bag Concert Series

11:00 am | Friday, Jun 16th
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Brown_Bag_PosterBrown 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.

 

2017 Hillbilly Half Marathon

6:30 am | Saturday, Jun 3rd
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Hillbilly Half Marathon Franklin TNThe 2017 Hillbilly Half Marathon, formerly known as the Franklin Half Marathon.

Open to runners and walkers from novice to professional, the Hillbilly Half Marathon and Little Billy 5K celebrates its fifth year in 2017. The USATF certified racecourse is nestled in the pristine backcountry of Williamson County just minutes from downtown Franklin, TN. Over the past five years, the half marathon has attracted up to as many as 1,000 participants each year.

 

USA vs. Mexico Harlinsdale Cup Polo Match

5:00 pm | Friday, Jun 2nd
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Harlinsdale Cup Polo Match Franklin TNFranklin Polo Academy – USA vs. Mexico Harlinsdale Cup Polo Match

Franklin Polo Academy is committed to putting on a series of world class arena polo matches that features top international and local players. The completion of the Tractor Supply Co. Arena has ensured Harlinsdale Farm as the premier polo facility in the state of TN. There will be kids activities, live music, food and beverages, a commentated polo match, and more! Spectators will have the unique opportunity to experience the “Sport of Kings” in a fun and friendly environment. Kids 10 & under are free. 

 

 

 

15th Annual NISSAN Taste of Music City Tickets on Sale Now!

9:07 pm | Thursday, Jun 1st
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NASHVILLE – The NISSAN Taste of Music City is gearing up for its 15th annual event taking place at Public Square Park on Saturday, June 17, 2017.  Festivities are from 5 – 9 PM with live music, food and beverage samples from some of Nashville’s best local restaurants, distilleries and breweries.

The NISSAN Taste of Music City will once again be hosting an all inclusive event so that attendees can enjoy unlimited tastings for one price. There will be a limited number of tickets available which can be purchased in advance online at TasteOfMusicCity.com for $59 (plus tax) or at the gates for $69 (plus tax) if not sold out. Tickets are still available and include all food and beverage samples from some of Nashville’s best restaurants and beverages that call Music City home. Springer Mountain Farms will be returning as a Presenting Sponsor to provide a one-of-a-kind food tasting experience. 

Current participating restaurants/food vendors, more TBA:

312 Pizza

8th & Roast

Bull & Thistle Pub

Burger Republic

Cookies By Keith

Ember’s Ski Lodge

Freebirds

MAFIAoZA’s

Monchita’s Homemade Cobbler

Mrs. Grissom’s

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Pastime

Puckett’s Grocery

Rainforest Café

Sambuca

Sinema

Von Elrod’s Beer Garden & Sausage House

Wild Eggs

Current participating beverages:

Patron

Cayman Jack

Riboli Family Wine Estate

Templeton Rye Whiskey

Teeling Irish Whiskey

Whisper Creek

Pickers Vodka

Blue Pants

Falls City

Napa Smith

Hap & Harry’s

Press

Sierra Nevada

Urban Juicer

Lonely Cow

Saturday Night Red

Hidden Jewel

Cielo Tequila

Old Hickory Whiskey      

Eros Wine

Heroes Vodka

Red Eye Bloody Mary

Social Enjoyments

Corsair Gin

Shotgun Red Wine

Zonin Wine

19 Crimes Wine

Matua Wine

Seersucker Gin

Baker Bird Winery

Mighty Swell

RumChata

Ballotin Chocolate Liquor

Stonehaus Wine

1865 Vineyards

Zignam Tequila

Perks Wine and Spirits

Copper Cane Wines

Winesellers LTD

Beach Whiskey

Cocke County Distillery

Rivulet Pecan Liquor

BackPack Wine

 

 

Once again, the NISSAN Taste of Music City is proud to raise funds and awareness for St. Luke’s Community House, a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping low income working families, seniors, and individuals in West Nashville to achieve their potential and prevent problems that threaten the stability of families and community.

More information regarding the event, tickets, and more can be found at TasteOfMusicCity.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/TasteOfMusicCity.

NISSAN Taste of Music City is sponsored by NISSAN, Springer Mountain Farms, MAFIAoZA’S, Patron, Cayman Jack, M&M Rentals, America’s Motor Sports, NuCO2, Xfintiy, Yelp, Nashville Lifestyles, Nashville Scene and The Big 98 WSIX.

 

The 2017 Hillbilly Half Marathon and Little Billy 5K

4:50 pm | Friday, May 26th
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Open to runners and walkers from novice to professional, the Hillbilly Half Marathon and Little Billy 5K celebrates its fifth year in 2017. The USATF certified racecourse is nestled in the pristine backcountry of Williamson County just minutes from downtown Franklin, TN. Over the past five years, the half marathon has attracted up to as many as 1,000 participants each year.

Up-and-coming country recording artist Zach Stone is set to headline the early morning “finish line festivities” at the 5th Annual Hillbilly Half Marathon and Little Billy 5K in Leiper’s Fork, Tenn. on Saturday, June 3. Originated as the Franklin Half Marathon, the 2017 race marks its fifth running this June; the Hillbilly Half has become a special, must-attend community event for avid runners and enthusiastic family members, friends and neighbors.

Jun 3, 2017 6:30 AM 
Franklin, TN

For more information about the 2017 Hillbilly Half Marathon and Little Billy 5K or to register for the race, please visit http://www.hillbillyhalf.com or email race director Andy Johnson at rd@hillbillyhalf.com. For more information on Zach Stone, visit zachstonecountry.com.

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