Quick Weekend Wrap-Up
Feature Type | What’s Happening & When |
|---|---|
This Weekend Events | Franklin Classic • Fri 6:30 AM–11 AM; Book Signing • Fri 9–11 AM; Art Crawl + Bacon & Barrel • Fri 6–9 PM; Songwriter Series • Fri 7–9 PM; Farmers Market • Sat 9 AM–12 PM; Music in the Park • Sat (times vary) |
New & Hidden Gems | Safire, Etch & Secret Speakeasy; Pinkerton Park & Fort Granger |
On the Horizon | Pilgrimage Festival • Sept 27–28 |
Spotlight: This Weekend in Franklin
Mercy Community Healthcare’s Franklin Classic
Start your Friday morning with purpose—this community run raises funds for Mercy’s health services while weaving neighbors together along Franklin’s scenic streets. Whether you jog, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, it’s a moving way to give back.
🏃♀️ “Lace up for a cause—every step makes Franklin healthier!”
Friday, Sept 5 • 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Dorena Williamson Children’s Book Signing
Local author Dorena Williamson invites families for a cozy morning of storytelling and book signing. Kids can meet the author, discover new characters, and leave with a signed keepsake they’ll treasure.
Friday, Sept 5 • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
First Friday Art Crawl + Bacon & Barrel at The Factory
Downtown Franklin comes alive as galleries, shops, and pop-up spaces throw open their doors. Pair the art crawl with savory bacon creations and barrel-aged drinks at The Factory for a night of flavor and creativity.
🎨🥓 “Brushstrokes, bacon, and bourbon—Franklin’s got your Friday covered.”
Friday, Sept 5 • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Red Wheel Songwriter Series
Gather for an intimate evening where Nashville songwriters share the stories behind their music. With each lyric and anecdote, the night feels more like a conversation than a concert.
Friday, Sept 5 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Franklin Farmers Market
Saturday mornings brim with flavor at The Factory courtyard. From fresh produce and artisan breads to handmade crafts, it’s a lively hub where neighbors gather and bags overflow with local bounty.
🌽🍅 “Where the veggies are fresh and the smiles are fresher.”
Saturday, Sept 6 • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Music in the Park: Westhaven Conservatory Band
Close out Saturday with blankets on the grass and classical-inspired tunes drifting through twilight. A gentle, family-friendly way to savor the season.
Saturday, Sept 6 • times vary
Safire & Etch (plus the secret speakeasy)
Franklin’s dining scene is buzzing—Safire has reopened, Etch has arrived, and tucked away behind Mellow Mushroom lies a secret speakeasy. Look for the electric box in the alley, flip the switch, wait for the light, and step inside for artisan cocktails in a hush-hush hideaway.
🍸 “Flip the switch, find the door—Franklin’s best-kept sip secret.”
Pinkerton Park & Fort Granger
From Pinkerton Park’s Tinkerbell-themed playground and Storybook Trail to Fort Granger’s historic earthworks and sweeping Harpeth River views, these green escapes remind us that Franklin’s backyard is rich with play and history.
Always open
Looking Ahead
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
Circle the date! Harlinsdale Farm will soon host one of Franklin’s biggest weekends of the year—two days, six stages, and endless autumn memories.
🎤 “Two days, six stages, endless memories—fall’s biggest Franklin weekend.”
September 27–28 • 12:00 PM start each day
Till next time,