Eat The Street Food Truck Festival

5:00 pm | Friday, May 5th

Eat the Street, Franklin’s food truck-themed fundraiser returns for it’s fifth run this May! The annual event benefits the 21st Drug Court. More than 40 food vendors will be there, plus there will be entertainment in the form of live music! Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets for picnic style dining.

About 21st Drug Court

The 21st Drug Court provides a cost-effective treatment alternative to the 21st Judicial District of Tennessee’s traditional sentencing for non-violent offenders whose crimes result from drug or alcohol addiction. The 21st Drug Court works with representatives of law enforcement and the courts as participants engage in a highly supervised, two-year program. Participants accepted into the program are required and assisted by staff in securing safe and affordable housing, employment, education, and healthy relationships. For more information, please visit 21st Drug Court website or call 615.595.7868.

Music City Pickers LIVE!

7:00 pm | Thursday, Apr 20th

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Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.

Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.

Ray Scott, Phillip White & Wynn Varble

Buttercup Festival

10:00 am | Saturday, Apr 8th

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Festivals in Williamson County, TN

THE HISTORIC NOLENSVILLE BUTTERCUP FESTIVAL is THIS Saturday, April 8th. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. It is held in the Historic District of Nolensville, TN along Nolensville Road nestled in the middle of town bordering scenic Mill Creek. There will be over 100 vendors and artisans with hand made art, jewelry, wood crafts, soaps, candles, and more! Also a variety of food trucks. Be sure to visit The Historic District Shoppes, they will be offering specials during the Festival. You don’t want to miss The Civil War Re-Enactors, 46 Tennessee, The Easter Bunny, Sam the Balloon Man, Games for the Kids, Lucky Ladd Farms, The Little Miss and Miss Buttercup Pageant, Live Music, Presentation of the Buttercup Scholarship Award, Festival T-shirts, and MUCH MUCH More! The weather is going to be awesome so come enjoy a relaxing family day and experience the essence of the Small Town of Nolensville.

Facebook page Historic Nolensville Buttercup Festival

Main Street Brewfest

5:00 pm | Saturday, Mar 11th

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Tap into History at the 14th Annual Main Street Brewfest presented by Lipman Brothers! Held in Historic Downtown Franklin, TN, the event will boast over 80 beers across 35 tasting locations on America’s Favorite Main Street. For beer lovers spanning all ages (21 and over), Main Street Brewfest offers craft brews from established and new breweries, both local and abroad. Enjoy a vast selection of local food trucks, shopping, Celtic performers and plenty of Irish cheer — just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!

Franklin’s Main Street Brewfest is produced by the Downtown Franklin Association, a nationally accredited Main Street Program and a division of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Proceeds from the event go to the continued revitalization and promotion of the 16-block historic district, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and designated by the National Trust as a Great American Main Street and a Preserve America community.

This event is a fundraiser for the Downtown Franklin Association and will be held rain or shine. Refunds are not available.

Please visit website to purchase tickets.

LOCATION

Main Street in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tenn.

Historic Downtown Franklin

109 Third Avenue South

Franklin, TN 37064

Main Street Brewfest 2017

2:23 am | Sunday, Mar 5th

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Main Street Brew Fest bagpiper, festivals in Franklin, TN, events, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, music, dining and more!

Main Street Brewfest, the highly anticipated festival put on each year by the Downtown Franklin Association (DFA), returns Saturday, March 11 to provide beer lovers with a taste of some of the best local, national and international brews. The Franklin, TN event, complete with live music and plenty of Irish cheer, will offer 50-plus craft beers at dozens of tasting sites from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“We are excited to kick off spring with Brewfest once again,” said Julie Walton Garland, Brewfest chair. “The event is a fun way to encourage participants to explore all that Main Street has to offer, from the unique shops to the incredible restaurants.”

Presented by Lipman Brothers, the popular event plans to showcase the latest product and shine a spotlight on Williamson County’s microbrewery market. All proceeds will go to the continued revitalization and promotion of the Downtown Franklin historic district, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and designated by the National Trust as a Great American Main Street and a Preserve America community.

Many of the shops will extend their hours to remain open during the night event. In addition to the festivities and beer found on “America’s Favorite Main Street,” participants may also expect live music and food vendors along the avenues.

The public is welcome, however only ticket-holders will be able to participate in the beer tasting. Early bird tickets are available now until the end of the year for just $45. After Dec. 31, tickets will be $55 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased online here, via Eventbrite.

Franklin’s Main Street Brewfest is produced by the Downtown Franklin Association, a nationally certified Main Street Program of the National Trust and a division of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County. To learn more, visit www.downtownfranklintn.com.

Valentine’s Grand Dance

8:00 am | Saturday, Feb 11th

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Valentine’s Dance at Homestead Manor

It’s not called the GRAND DANCE for nothin’, people. If you think you can cut a rug with the best of them, we’re gonna hold you to that! Looking for more than the same old Valentine’s plans? Dress to impress, because we’re throwing you an elevated party the likes of which you’ve never seen.

Round up your single girlfriends, bring your special someone, or come as you are! You’re going to have a blast from the moment we greet you with a glass of champagne and lead you to the most delicious hand-crafted spread of appetizers and delectable desserts (courtesy of locals-favorite, Triple Crown Bakery). Plus, break out those dancing shoes, because the entertainment will be top-notch as the 10-piece Downtown Band, back by popular demand, rocks the house all night long! Oh, also — two words… photo booth!

More information on website.

THIS EVENT IS 21+ AND UP

Wine Down Main Street

7:00 pm | Saturday, Nov 5th

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Wine Down Main Street is a unique wine tasting event that takes place along historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee. This annual event is a benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Franklin/Williamson County.

What to Expect at Wine Down Main Street:

Enjoy more than 170 wines
Taste food from 30+ regional restaurants
Enjoy live music on the square
Mix and mingle with interesting people. Past attendees have been from 35 Tennessee cities, 15 states, England, France and Japan
Enjoy one of the area’s best events; Wine Down Main Street was voted best fundraising event in Williamson County nine consecutive years, including 2015
Feel confident that all proceeds will benefit the nearly 3,400 Middle Tennessee youth served locally at seven Boys & Girls Clubs in Davidson and Williamson Counties

Wine Down Main Street – Eight Time Sizzle Award Winner for Best Fundraiser/Charity Event in Williamson County!

For tickets and more information please visit Wine Down Main Street.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

For more than 113 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee has enabled all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Annually, more than 3,400 youth walk through the doors of the five Middle Tennessee Boys & Girls Clubs. Clubs are located in Davidson & Williamson counties. Clubs provide a safe place, professional caring staff, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Learn more at www.bgcmt.org or follow us at www.facebook.com/GreatFuturesStartHere or www.twitter.com/bgcmt.

Family Day

10:00 am | Saturday, Nov 5th

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Family Day in Franklin, TN – City of Franklin Parks

Join the City of Franklin Parks for a day of free fun on the farm!

Family Day is our signature event and there is so much to do: Live Music * Hay Rides * Inflatables * Petting Zoo * Miniature Train Rides * Cane Pole Fishing * Photo Booths * Princesses * Games * Crafts * Face Painting * Pong Rides * Corn Box * Delicious Food For Sale * & More!

For more information please visit Family Day and Facebook Page for the event.

Franklin— Come to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm for the 10^th Annual Franklin Parks’ Family Day on November 5. Family Day is a free festival open to the public, and will take place from 10 AM – 2 PM at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, located at 239 Franklin Road, across the street from The Factory in Historic Franklin.

Franklin Parks’ Family Day offers many opportunities for families to have a great time on this historical farm. The festival features activities like miniature train rides, hay rides, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Festival attendees can also enjoy cane pole fishing in the pond. There will be inflatables, a photo booth, face painting and other farm themed photo opportunities, crafts and games. Artists Kelsey K and Hickory Rose will be performing live! All rides and activities are free to attendees.

Safe Harbor Equine & Livestock Sanctuary will be doing roping and riding demonstrations at the TSC Arena. Safe Harbor will also be doing horse mane and tail braiding demonstrations, hosting corn hole and calf roping games for prizes, and raffles. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet foster horses, sponsor a foster or sanctuary horse, and have a photo opportunity with a “unicorn.”

Food will be offered for purchase by local food vendors including Itty Bitty Donuts, Hoss’ Loaded Burger, Buns on the Run, and more.

Following Family Day, there will be a grand opening event at the new K-9 Korral Dog Park at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. The ribbon cutting will take place at 2:15 PM, with activities happening at the dog park location throughout the Family Day event.

Many local businesses are sponsoring the event including Friends of Franklin Parks, Tractor Supply Company, K-Love, Get Fit Franklin, The Goddard School – Franklin (Cool Springs), and Dreams Do Come True Princess Parties.

The 10th Annual Family Day Celebration is presented by the City of Franklin Parks Department. The City of Franklin Parks is committed to promoting the love of nature and provide opportunities for enjoyment of the parks in Franklin. For more information, please check out our website at www.franklintn.gov/FamilyDay. See entertainment schedule below.

Family Day Live Entertainment Schedule

10:25 AM Performance by Shining Starz Dance Studio K-Love Stage

11:00 AM Ariel & Friends (Dreams Do Come True Princess Parties) K-Love Stage

11:30 AM Kelsey K K-Love Stage

11:30 AM Horse Demonstrations (Safe Harbor Equine & Livestock Sanctuary) TSC Arena

12:30 PM Star Wars & Superheroes (Dreams Do Come True Princess Parties) K-Love Stage

1:00 PM Hickory Rose K-Love Stage

Franklin Wine Festival

7:00 pm | Friday, Oct 21st

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Franklin Wine Festival – Friday, October 21, 2016 – The Factory at Franklin

A truly grand experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs alike! You will be afforded the opportunity to taste over 300 wines from around the world, paired with food from more than 30 of Middle Tennessee’s best restaurants.

Silent Auction Stage opens at 6 pm.

King & Queen of the Vines crowned at 8 pm.

Auction closes at 9 pm.

Live music will be offered on multiple stages throughout the evening.

Please visit Franklin Wine Festival for tickets and more information.

Franklin Wine Festival

8:47 pm | Friday, Oct 14th

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There are four primary components to this fall’s wine festival:

KING & QUEEN OF THE VINES

With all the exciting components going on at the Franklin Wine Festival Grand Tasting: wine, food, live music, an auction, and simply great people… it’s like we’re a city unto ourselves. So we needed a King and Queen!

Enthusiastic supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters conduct personal fundraising campaigns on behalf of the children’s charity beginning in later summer. All donations are tallied on site at the event, and it’s quite simple, the man with the highest fundraising total is crowned King, and the women bringing in the most donations is proclaimed Queen.
The King and Queen candidates hold many different smaller events as part of their fundraising… everything from a Fashion Show and Private Sale to private dinners and crazy personal quests. Why not throw your own tiara in the ring and join us?

GRAND TASTING
A truly Grand experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs, pairing extensive offerings by Middle Tennessee’s finest chefs with selected wines from around the world. Nowhere else will you have the opportunity to sample more than 300 wines and outstanding food!

The Grand Tasting is held Friday, October 21, 2016 throughout The Factory at Franklin. Ticket prices for the Grand Tasting are $89 in advance, $100 if you elect to purchase at the door, provided such is available.

SILENT AUCTION
At the Franklin Wine Festival Auction you will find a diverse selection ranging from hard-to-find wines, gift certificates, artwork and more. The auction is designed to appeal to every taste at every price range. Make sure to check the web site – www.franklinwinefestival.com – for an ongoing update of this year’s auction items.

ON SALE AT COOL SPRINGS WINES & SPIRITS
From Saturday, October 22, to Friday, October 28 all the wines featured at the Franklin Wine Festival will be available at Cool Springs Wines & Spirits on sale! That includes allotted, hard-to-find and collectible wines. The Franklin Wine Festival is one of the only events in the country that is able to offer this special sale to its attendees afterwards. Cool Springs Wines & Spirits is the largest wine and spirits store in Tennessee, located at 1935 Mallory Lane in Franklin.

Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of the most exciting wine and food tasting in Middle Tennessee. Come learn why everyone is talking about the Franklin Wine Festival!

For more information, contact Sarah Beatty at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, 615.522-5659 or sarah.beatty@mentorakid.org.

Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.

Ray Scott, Phillip White & Wynn Varble

Festivals in Williamson County, TN

Valentine’s Dance at Homestead Manor

*THIS EVENT IS 21+ AND UP*

What to Expect at Wine Down Main Street:

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

Family Day in Franklin, TN – City of Franklin Parks

Franklin Wine Festival – Friday, October 21, 2016 – The Factory at Franklin

There are four primary components to this fall’s wine festival:

THIS EVENT IS 21+ AND UP