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Family Geocaching Day
2024-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Event Check In: 9 am – 12 pm
Cost: $10 Adult (ages 13+), $8 Child (ages 12-5) Children 4 & under free
Come to Owl’s Hill for a day of family fun and exploration! Geocaches are hidden in containers that can be found using a GPS or smartphone. Head out on our kid-friendly course set up with caches ready to be found. (We’ll also have a couple more challenging caches for anyone looking for extra adventure.) Hike around in the woods and see what you can find. No experience necessary!
Bring your own GPS device or use your smartphone with Google Maps installed to find the caches. Participants are welcome to bring tradeables (small toys or trinkets) to leave or exchange in caches.
Check in between 9 am and 12 pm. Trails are open for geocaching until 3 pm. The gate closes promptly at 3 pm.
Planning to bring a picnic? You are welcome to use the picnic tables in our orchard. Please plan to carry out your trash.

Blood Drive at Buckingham Park Subdivision
2024-06-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Buckingham Park Subdivision, 1156 Buckingham Cir, Franklin, 37067
Buckingham Park Subdivision is hosting a public blood drive with Blood Assurance. Blood and blood products collected by blood assurance go to your friends and neighbors right here in Williamson County. One blood donation can save up to three lives! Please schedule your donation today.
When you donate with Blood Assurance in June, you will receive a color-changing cup and cooling towel with our ‘United we Give’ design.

Bill Peach's Franklin Book Festival
2024-06-08 12:00 - 17:00 | williamson county library, 1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Bill Peach Franklin Book festival will be held June 8-9, 2024.
Presented by Authors Circle of Middle Tennessee and WCPL, the 4th annual festival includes instructional presentations on writing, publishing, and marketing; featured speakers; panel discussions; and book sales and signings with 30 or more authors. The festival is FREE to all, and the public is invited to this celebration of the written word.
The Franklin book festival was organized and led by the late Bill Peach. After his death in December 2023, his dream lives on in this year’s event, renamed in his honor. Mr. Peach was author of six books, a longtime Franklin merchant, school board member, former political candidate, and “Main Street Philosopher,” who was always open to a good conversation at Merridee’s in his beloved downtown Franklin.

The STAR Program presents Seussical Kids
2024-06-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
The STAR program (ages 7-12) summer intensive camp presents Seussical Kids, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. In this 30-minute musical, Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of the favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton’s challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant! (Rated G by Music Theatre International)
Saturday, June 8th at 3pm
Saturday, June 8th at 6:30pm
Reserved Seating: $10
Those 3 and younger (who can sit and stay in a lap) do not require a ticket.

PFLAG Franklin LGBT Support Group
2024-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 501 W. Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A support meeting for LGBT individuals, their families, friends, and allies. Confidential gathering and all are welcome. Not a political or religious organization.

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2024-06-10 19:30, 2024-06-17 19:30, 2024-06-24 19:30 | The Mockingbird Theatre, 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, 37064
Oddity Improv is a non-profit theatre company based in Franklin, TN on a mission to empower and build confidence through the joy of improv and sketch-comedy. Every Monday night we perform clean-ish improv shows at the Mockingbird Theatre! Our talented performers will deliver unique performances keeping you entertained with their quick wit and hilarious antics. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled evening you won’t forget! Tickets are available for purchase online at www.oddityimprov.com. Bar opens at 6pm; doors at 7pm. Ideal for ages 13 and up – see you there!

Free Spring Concerts
2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
Join us this spring for free concerts on the patio at the WCPAC! Enjoy the musical stylings of guitarist and singer Joe Hand! Limited seating is available, but guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy on the patio. Joe knows thousands of songs so please feel free to request a few!
Joe is a lifelong musician, producer, recording artist and writer. A multi-instrumentalist and graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston MA, he has been making music professionally for over 35 years on stage and in studios all over the world. Joe owned a studio on music row from 1998-2008, and was the “man behind the curtain” for more than a few platinum recording artists including Linkin’ Park and many other artists that can’t be named. His current study is electric guitar, and Joe’s latest releases include “Million Million Years” and a fabulous “Latin Medley” that covers a LOT of guitar ground. When he’s not buying and selling and trading guitars, he’s playing them. Joe recently moved back to Nashville from Central Florida, and is working on many new projects. Learn more at www.joehand.com.
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30pm
June 4
June 11
FREE Event – No Ticket Required.

Free Spring Concerts on the WCPAC Patio
2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
Join us this spring for free concerts on the patio at the WCPAC! Enjoy the musical stylings of guitarist and singer Joe Hand! Limited seating is available, but guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy on the patio. Joe knows thousands of songs so please feel free to request a few!
Joe is a lifelong musician, producer, recording artist and writer. A multi-instrumentalist and graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston MA, he has been making music professionally for over 35 years on stage and in studios all over the world. Joe owned a studio on music row from 1998-2008, and was the “man behind the curtain” for more than a few platinum recording artists including Linkin’ Park and many other artists that can’t be named. His current study is electric guitar, and Joe’s latest releases include “Million Million Years” and a fabulous “Latin Medley” that covers a LOT of guitar ground. When he’s not buying and selling and trading guitars, he’s playing them. Joe recently moved back to Nashville from Central Florida, and is working on many new projects. Learn more at www.joehand.com.
Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30pm
June 4
June 11
FREE Event – No ticket required!

The Round
2024-06-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Harbor + Union, 230 Franklin Road Building 2, Franklin, 37064
Running a business can be challenging and lonely. Harbor + Union is on a mission to change that. ​Join us for ‘The Round.’ A place to connect with other local entrepreneurs and experience a high-impact workshop designed to make an immediate difference for your business.​ The Round is a free monthly event for small business owners hosted by Harbor + Union.
This month, Harbor + Union Business Coach, Tinamarie Catterton, will show you how to relaunch your revenue. This simple framework will get you back on track helping you hit your goals by the end of the year.​ Join us for good coffee and new connections in our inspiring space.​ Leave with a tangible asset that will improve your business in 24 hours. ​
Please RSVP using this link.
We’ll see you at The Round.

Knee-High Naturalist: Summer Session
2024-06-12 10:00 - 23:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Summer: June 12 & 19, July 10 & 17 Registration Opens April 16
Cost: $115 adult / child pair | $85 additional child
All sessions meet 10-11:30am.
Young children, ages 3-5 years old, with an adult will explore the natural world through a series of topics lead by an Owl’s Hill Environmental Educator. Each week has a different focus emphasizing working together through discovery, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
No strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Fees are per adult/child pair for one 4- or 6-week series (spring, summer, or fall).

Blood Drive at NHC Cool Springs
2024-06-13 08:00 - 17:00 | NHC Cool Springs, 211 Cool Springs Boulevard, Franklin, 37067
NHC Cool Springs is hosting a public blood drive with Blood Assurance. Blood and blood products collected by blood assurance go to your friends and neighbors right here in Williamson County. One blood donation can save up to three lives! Please schedule your donation today.
When you donate with Blood Assurance in June, you will receive a color-changing cup and cooling towel with our ‘United we Give’ design.

Family Firefly Hikes
2024-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
June 14 & 21 and July 12, 2024
7 – 8:30 pm
$25/Adult+Child pair, $15 additional adult, $12 additional child
Age 4+
Gate opens 1 hour before program start. Program begins promptly at noted time. No late entries. No exceptions.
Pack dinner and arrive early to picnic on the grounds. We are a pack-in/pack-out facility.
This evening program is designed to introduce young explorers to the wonders of the natural world after dark. Find out what makes owls such good hunters, why a firefly lights up, and how your vision changes in the dark. Meet our owl ambassadors, listen for night sounds, and keep an eye out for nocturnal creatures as we go on a kid-friendly hike through the meadow and orchard.
This program includes an easy hike over mostly flat ground. Our trails are natural surface and hikers can expect a few spots with uneven terrain. Wear shoes suitable for hiking. Insect repellent is strongly recommended. This program is designed for participants ages 4 and up.

Power Wheels Jr. Rally
2024-06-15 | Williamson County Soccer Complex, 1878 Downs Boulevard, Franklin, 37064
Join us as we host our 2nd annual Power Wheels Jr. Rally! Children ages 3-8 are invited to bring their personal Power Wheel (or borrow a WCPR Power Wheel) and compete in a friendly race! The competition will be divided into two age classes ages, 3-5 and 6-8 competing separately. Trophies will be awarded for 1st 2nd & 3rd place for both age classes.
Cost is $20 per racer and free for all others to attended, so be sure to bring your “PIT CREW” to cheer your racer on to victory! All registered participants will start their morning with “Inspections” where our mechanics will verify that there have been no engine modifications.
“Inspections” will begin at 9:00am followed by the first race at 10:30am! Registered Power Wheels must be original stock vehicles (12V battery) with no modified batteries. Helmets are required for participation.
SAFETY GEAR & ATTIRE: Participants will be required to wear at a minimum, a bicycle helmet, tennis shoes or boots. Flip Flops, sandals or open toe footwear is NOT allowed.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration for race is required. We are unable to accept on-site/day of registrations.
VEHICLES
• Stock Power Wheels only.
• Driver’s body must be fully contained in the vehicles. Vehicles where the legs are on the outside (4-Wheelers) are not allowed. Must be a sit in vehicle – NOT a sit on vehicle ; Ride in not ride on vehicle
• Only 12V batteries designed for power wheels vehicles allowed.
• Traction devices or studs are NOT allowed in tires.
• NO bumpers, weights or anything to reinforce the vehicle is allowed.
CLASSES
• 3 to 5 year old’s
• 6 to 8 year old’s
• We will run heats – 5 to 6 vehicles at a time. Placing in heats determines when they will race again. Each child is guaranteed two races. Races will continue until we have 6 racers left who will then compete in the Feature.
*All registration cancellations must be submitted in writing no later than 72hrs. prior to the start of this event. No credits or transfers will be processed less than 72.hrs before the date this event is scheduled to happen.

First Annual Academy Park Acoustic Fest
2024-06-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-15 22:00 - 23:30 | Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is excited to announce our first Acoustic Fest to be held on the Academy Park Courtyard just outside the theater in Franklin, TN. This year’s fest will feature a range of talent, from local up-and-coming performers to 50-year veterans in the music business.
6:00pm: us two and him
The evening kicks off at 6pm with us two and him, a local bluegrass trio consisting of brothers Jim and John Rickman (“us two”) and Phil Comstock (“him”). These three close buddies have been telling stories and harmonizing together for five decades. They have appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage, “The Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree,” “Nashville Gospel Show,” WSM’s “Bill Cody in the Morning” radio show, and for many years they were semi-regulars on Nashville’s “The Ralph Emery Show.”
7:00pm: Jay Rin
At 7pm, we welcome Jay Rin, soulful ‘Rockicana’ singer-songwriter originally from Whittier, CA and graduate of Belmont University 2017. She has been featured on Knoxville’s WDVX, Murfreesboro’s WMOT, and Los Angeles’ KLOS after the release of her debut 2023 album “Fool on the Fringe.” Jay Rin is a full time performing artist and also spends her time as the ‘John Lennon’ in the internationally touring all female Beatles tribute – Penny Lane.
8:00pm: Jim & Valerie Gabehart
Husband and wife team, Jim & Valerie Gabehart, who have also been musical partners for 29 years, will be our featured entertainers at 8pm. Recent transplants to Tennessee from the hills of West Virginia, Jim is a 5-time West Virginia State Champion banjo player, and Valerie is a dynamic bluegrass vocalist! They will be joined by their daughter, Amy Taylor on guitar, and Corey Hensley on bass.
9:00pm: Mike Dunbar
Closing out the evening at 9pm is songwriter and performing artist Mike Dunbar. A New England native, Mike’s music is equal parts Paul Simon and Tom Petty, blending lyrical depth with a rock-and-roll attitude. His work has been featured in the Boston Globe as well as on Nashville’s Lightning 100, Channel 4’s Today in Nashville, Boston’s The River, and New Hampshire Public Radio’s “All Things Considered.”
Grab your lawn chair and come support these fine musicians at this inaugural event!
Saturday June 15th from 6:00 – 10:00pm
General Admission: $10

First Annual Academy Park Acoustic Fest
2024-06-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
Description: Invite your friends and join us for “The Road Home”, a spring concert performed by the Williamson County Community Chorus under the direction of Karen Mabry Lewis. This is a FREE event but due to limited seating, registration is required in advance for all guests planning to attend.
Saturday, June 15th from 6:00pm – 10pm
Williamson County Performing Arts Center
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is excited to announce our first Acoustic Fest to be held on the Academy Park Courtyard just outside the theater in Franklin, TN. This year’s fest will feature a range of talent, from local up-and-coming performers to 50-year veterans in the music business.
6:00pm: us two and him
The evening kicks off at 6pm with us two and him, a local bluegrass trio consisting of brothers Jim and John Rickman (“us two”) and Phil Comstock (“him”). These three close buddies have been telling stories and harmonizing together for five decades. They have appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage, “The Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree,” “Nashville Gospel Show,” WSM’s “Bill Cody in the Morning” radio show, and for many years they were semi-regulars on Nashville’s “The Ralph Emery Show.”
7:00pm: Jay Rin
At 7pm, we welcome Jay Rin, soulful ‘Rockicana’ singer-songwriter originally from Whittier, CA and graduate of Belmont University 2017. She has been featured on Knoxville’s WDVX, Murfreesboro’s WMOT, and Los Angeles’ KLOS after the release of her debut 2023 album “Fool on the Fringe.” Jay Rin is a full time performing artist and also spends her time as the ‘John Lennon’ in the internationally touring all female Beatles tribute – Penny Lane.
8:00pm: Jim & Valerie Gabehart
Husband and wife team, Jim & Valerie Gabehart, who have also been musical partners for 29 years, will be our featured entertainers at 8pm. Recent transplants to Tennessee from the hills of West Virginia, Jim is a 5-time West Virginia State Champion banjo player, and Valerie is a dynamic bluegrass vocalist! They will be joined by their daughter, Amy Taylor on guitar, and Corey Hensley on bass.
9:00pm: Mike Dunbar
Closing out the evening at 9pm is songwriter and performing artist Mike Dunbar. A New England native, Mike’s music is equal parts Paul Simon and Tom Petty, blending lyrical depth with a rock-and-roll attitude. His work has been featured in the Boston Globe as well as on Nashville’s Lightning 100, Channel 4’s Today in Nashville, Boston’s The River, and New Hampshire Public Radio’s “All Things Considered.”
Grab your lawn chair and come support these fine musicians at this inaugural event!

Franklin Tomorrow FrankTalks
2024-06-17 09:00 - 10:30 | FSSD Performing Arts Center, 1030 Excellence Way, Franklin, 37064
Join Franklin Tomorrow on Monday, June 17, as we welcome Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden and Franklin Special School District Director of Schools Dr. David Snowden for FrankTalks as they deliver a “Report Card for 2023-24 School Year.” The event will be held at the FSSD’s Performing Arts Center, located at the north end of Poplar Grove Middle School at 1030 Excellence Way in Franklin.
The event will start at 9 a.m. with a 30-minute coffee social and we encourage guests to visit the FSSD Legacy Gallery, a space where the district’s long history is celebrated in multimedia displays and a classroom vignette.
To RSVP for the event, please visit https://June17FrankTalks.eventbrite.com
The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the PAC and we expect an informative discussion from both men on the outcomes of the 2023-24 school year, but also some glimpses into what’s ahead for 2024-25.
FrankTalks is presented monthly with the support of Renasant Bank and our sustaining partners, Atmos Energy and Williamson Health. Thank you to Lyon Leadership Group, our local McDonald’s franchisee, for providing coffee for that morning.
FrankTalks is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of our partners.

Hello Summer Festival
2024-06-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Vitality Living Franklin, 1035 Fulton Greer Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Welcome, Summer! Come join us for food, fun, and festivities at Vitality Living Franklin! Live music courtesy of the fabulous local “Music for Seniors”, games, and prizes!

Relive Health Grand Opening
2024-06-20 16:00 - 20:00 | 1010 Perrone Way Suite 100 Franklin, TN 37064, 1010 Perrone Way Suite 100, Franklin, 37069
Please come and celebrate our Grand Opening in Brentwood, we are offering 30% OFF loads of our services at our brand new health center! Save 30% on services like…
💧30% OFF Blood Work
💧30% OFF Botox & Fillers
💧30% OFF IV Therapies
💧30% OFF HydraFacial
… and plenty of other services.

Music in the Meadow at Owl's Hill
2024-06-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Music in the Meadow is a one-of-a-kind concert series to raise vital operating funds for Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary.
This intimate concert event is a wonderful evening held under the stars and among the rolling hills of Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary.
This year, we will host local Nashville artist Matt Belsante on June 22nd, and Grammy Award winning songwriters, The DonJuans on October 5th. Guests bring their own picnic dinner, chairs and coolers and enjoy a great night of music for a great cause!
Tickets to each event are sold separately.

The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute
2024-06-22 19:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064
The ULTIMATE GARTH BROOKS TRIBUTE featuring Shawn Gerhard is a high-energy show based in Nashville, TN and features unparalleled showmanship, and top-level musicianship, promising guaranteed excitement for all ages. When not touring, Shawn Gerhard worked in residence with LEGENDS IN CONCERT in Las Vegas as their ‘go-to’ Garth Brooks. SHAWN GERHARD’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of Garth Brooks and has ignited crowds across the country.
Join us at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center for one of the world’s longest, continually performing Garth Brooks tribute acts.
Saturday, June 22nd at 7pm

The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute
2024-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Williamson County Academy Park Campus, 110 Everbright Avenue, Franklin, 37064
The ULTIMATE GARTH BROOKS TRIBUTE featuring Shawn Gerhard is a high-energy show based in Nashville, TN and features unparalleled showmanship, and top-level musicianship, promising guaranteed excitement for all ages. When not touring, Shawn Gerhard worked in residence with LEGENDS IN CONCERT in Las Vegas as their ‘go-to’ Garth Brooks. SHAWN GERHARD’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of Garth Brooks and has ignited crowds across the country.
THE ULTIMATE GARTH BROOKS TRIBUTE featuring Shawn Gerhard is one of the world’s longest, continually performing Garth Brooks tribute acts.
Saturday, June 22nd at 7pm
Tickets:
Reserved Seating
Adults: $27.50
Seniors (55+): $25

Lunch & Learn at Williamson County Animal Center
2024-06-24 12:00 - 13:00
All are invited to have lunch on WCAC and learn about the animal center! Dates will vary each month and space is limited, so reserve your seat now. Beginning at 12:00pm, guest will be treated to a boxed lunch (bottled water also provided) while they get a look into the programs and services offered at WCAC and the impact we have in our community. Following the introduction to the workings of the center, guests will then tour the cat and dog adoption areas of the shelter.

Ingram Cup Golf Challenge
2024-06-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Golf Club of Tennessee, 1000 Golf Club Drive, Kingston Springs, 37082
Boasting a superior experience on one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the southeast, the Tom Fazio designed Golf Club of Tennessee, the annual Ingram Cup Golf Challenge continues to drive the impact of the Boys & Girls Clubs home, year after year. Making their way around the green in teams of four, players indulge in a day of fun, friendly competition to benefit and ensure quality programming to the over 7,000 youth served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee. This is an exclusive opportunity to steward your clients, network with leaders from across the region, and most importantly, make an investment in life changing youth development programming. Thousands of golfers have enjoyed the Ingram Cup Golf Challenge while knowing the funds raised provide youth ages 5 to 18 a safe place to go after school and in the summer. The success of this golf challenge each year helps us to continue to serve the youth in our community.
This fun-filled, tournament is a four-player scramble that includes:
18 holes of golf
Refreshments available on the course
Golfer gift
On-course games
Lunch
Awards reception
We invite you to support our mission and join us for a fantastic day of golf, refreshments and networking! To learn more visit bgcmt.org/golf

Public Blood Drive
2024-06-25 13:00 - 18:00 | Bone And Joint Institute, 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, 37206, United States
Bone and Joint Institute is hosting a public blood drive from 1pm to 6pm.
Blood Assurance is the only local blood bank in Middle Tennessee, and we need your help.
Please be a hero, and save three lives by donating blood today!

Blood Drive at PetVet Battlewood
2024-06-26 10:00 - 2024-06-28 23:30 | PetVet, 2340 Hillsboro, Franklin, 37069
PetVet Battlewood is hosting a public blood drive with Blood Assurance. Blood and blood products collected by blood assurance go to your friends and neighbors right here in Williamson County. One blood donation can save up to three lives! Please schedule your donation today.
When you donate with Blood Assurance in June, you will receive a color-changing cup and cooling towel with our ‘United we Give’ design.

Meetup & LIVE Show with Bitcoin Ben
2024-06-26 16:00 - 20:00 | 1619 Galleria Blvd, Brentwood, TN 37027, 1619 Galleria Blvd., Brentwood, 37027
Join us from 4-5 pm to Meet Bitcoin Ben and then watch him in person film his Wed Night show from 5-8 p.m. the Nashville CLUB! Bring your family and friends!!
