🐝 Main Street Festival

Good afternoon Franklin and Happy April Fools Day. While this edition of the Buzz doesn’t have any April Fools Day pranks in it, you need to be prepared for the tricksters out there.

Here are some helpful tips to avoid getting tricked today:

1. Stay Skeptical: If something seems too good (or too strange) to be true, it probably is. Take a moment to think critically before reacting to any surprising news or offers.

2. Check Sources: Verify any news or updates from trusted sources, especially if it’s something that seems out of the ordinary, like an announcement or unusual event. April Fools’ pranks often rely on misinformation or spoof news.

3. Avoid Major Decisions: Don’t make big decisions, like buying something or committing to plans, without double-checking the situation. April Fools' jokes often prey on impulsive reactions.

4. Look for Odd Details: Pranks often have telltale signs like exaggerated claims, inconsistencies, or impossible situations. If something feels “off” or doesn’t add up, it’s worth questioning.

Enjoy the sun today as we’re looking at some stormy weather late Wednesday - Sunday.

Highlights
🐝 41st Annual Main Street Festival
🐝 Studio Tenn “Jersey Boys”
🐝 Saint Goose Celebration
 
Let’s get to it.

- Beau

41st Annual Main Street Festival
We are less than a month away from The Main Street Festival, which will take place on April 26th - 27th. The Main Street Festival attracts 120,000+ visitors annually to enjoy eclectic arts and crafts vendors, superb entertainment, great food & drink, and fun for the entire family right in the heart of historic downtown Franklin. This beloved annual tradition produced by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN is consistently listed among the top 20 events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. This year's Main Street Festival will include many different art and cultural elements like collaborative public art exhibits and cultural performances including dance, spoken work, music, and performance.

• 150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors

• 30+ Food & Beverage Vendors

• Main Stage Entertainment

• Acoustic Stage Entertainment

• Buskers Corner

• Art and Culture Performances
  

Franklin TV Now Available on Roku
The City of Franklin’s cable channel is now available on the streaming service Roku.  Franklin TV began airing on Comcast Cable in 2001. Programming includes meetings of the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA),  Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Capital Improvement Committee, Budget and Finance Committee,  and more. Citizens can also see replays of the meetings. Other programming includes a live feed of the Traffic Operations Center’s traffic cameras at 6am and 4pm daily.

The City’s Communications Department oversees the TV channel and produces many other original programs that air on the channel in addition to going live for parades and other special events. Franklin TV also partners with Franklin Tomorrow to air the Frank Talk series and Breakfast with the Mayors. The City channel also airs various government, education, and recreational programming both from providers in the state of Tennessee and throughout the country. For a schedule of daily programing go to https://www.franklintn.gov/franklin-tv

Viewers can also tune into the link above to watch the channel live the website and on www.youtube.com/cityoffranklin

I don’t know about you but I’m about to go binge on some Franklin TV. I’m starting with the morning traffic cameras episodes.


Studio Tenn Caps Off 15th Season with “Jersey Boys” 
Studio Tenn’s historic 15th season will come to a roaring conclusion with a can't-miss production of the iconic "Jersey Boys." Starring talent straight from Broadway, this Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical will run from May 1-18, 2025, at Turner Theater in The Factory at Franklin.

Studio Tenn continues its tradition of bringing Broadway-caliber talent to Franklin with a powerhouse cast for "Jersey Boys." Returning to direct this production is Studio Tenn’s original Managing Director, Jake Speck, who starred in “Jersey Boys” on Broadway. 

This production is recommended for ages 17 and up. Tickets start as low as $40 and are available at studiotenn.org, the Turner Theater box office in The Factory or by calling (615) 541-8200. Discounted tickets are available for active military, veterans, students and educators who present their respective IDs at the Studio Tenn box office.  

Studio Tenn will continue to bring Broadway-quality shows to Middle Tennessee in their upcoming season. The 2025-26 season will be officially announced in April, but those eager for the news sooner can attend Studio Tenn’s spectacular “One Night Only” gala at The Factory on April 5, where guests will receive a special sneak peek at the lineup. Visit the Studio Tenn website for ONO tickets, and follow Studio Tenn on Instagram to get all features, news and updates: @studiotenn.

Saint Goose Celebration on Saturday 
SAINT GOOSE WINE + SPIRITS SHOP invites the community to join in the Saint Goose Celebration on Saturday, April 5th, for an unforgettable day of tastings, great food, and live music. This event is located in the heart of downtown Franklin and runs from 10am to 6pm, offering a full day of experiences for wine and spirits enthusiasts.

What to Expect:
Kick off the day with a mimosa sampling to set the perfect tone for your Saint Goose experience. Then, explore an array of wine and spirit tastings presented by renowned distributors throughout the day. Featured tasting partners include:

• Franklin Distilling 10-12PM

• Leiper’s Fork Distillery 11-2PM

• Gardenista 11-1PM

• Happenstance Whiskey 12-1PM

• Southbound Tequila 12-2PM

• Company Distilling 2-4PM

• Wild Roots Spirits & Maypop 2-4PM

• Compass Box Scotch, 2-5PM

• Socorro Tequila, 3-5PM

• Ridge Wines, 3-5PM

• Tequila Mamacita pouring Alma del Jaguar 3-5PM

• Frias Wines 3-5PM

• Billy Kaufman, Owner of Short Mountain Distilling 4-6PM

No great event is complete without fantastic food. Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck will be on-site from 11am to 6pm. For those craving something sweet, Sweethaven Ice Cream will be available from 12 to 2pm, providing the perfect treat to complement your tastings. The atmosphere will be further enriched with live music performances from the front porch, featuring:

• Flatbill, creating fire indie music from 12 to 3pm

• Michael Rix, inspiring with his banjo country sounds from 4 to 6pm

This event is perfect for wine and spirit enjoyers and anyone looking for a great stop-in for a spring Saturday. Let Saint Goose help you discover the bottles you’ll love forever!

You can check out Saint Goose on their website here or on Instagram here.

Zac Brown Band
7:30pm, The Pinnacle

Jim Messina & The Road Runners
7pm, The Franklin Theatre

Zac Brown Band
7:30pm, The Pinnacle

2025 Pours & Palates
Eats, Drinks, Experiences
6 - 9pm, 111 Alpha Dr

2025 Wine Festival & Tasting
6pm, Bridgestone Arena

3rd Annual Stories Behind the Songs
Charles Kelley, Ernest, & The Warren Brothers
7pm, The Franklin Theatre

Latin Dance Class
7pm - 8pm, MOVE Inclusive Dance in Franklin

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
6 - 9pm, Downtown Franklin

Kill Tony Comedy Show
7pm, Bridgestone Arena

Spring Lantern Hike
7:30 - 9:30pm, Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary

Westhaven 5K Memory Run
8am, 401 Cheltenham Ave

Sara Sells Shopping Event
8am - 1pm, 8430 Horton Hwy, College Grove

WCMGA Spring Garden Festival & Plant Sale
9am - 3:30pm, Williamson County Ag Expo Park

Franklin Farmers Market
9am - 12pm, The Factory

Inside Out Movie
11am, The Franklin Theatre

Charity Cornhole Tournament
11am - 5pm, VFW Post 4893

Annual Dog Easter Egg Hunt
2 - 4pm, Franklin Rec Complex (1120 Hillsboro Rd)

Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
6 - 9pm, Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel

Westhaven Whiskey Warmer - 10th Anniversary
6 - 9pm, Westhaven Skube Swim Center

Studio Tenn’s Annual Fundraising Gala - One Night Only
6:30 - 9:30pm, Turner Theater (The Factory)

Kill Tony Comedy Show
7pm, Bridgestone Arena 

ONLINE Sara Sells Shopping Event
11am - 11pm

Saddle Up Volunteer Open House
2 - 4pm, 1549 Old Hillsboro Rd

Montreal Canadiens vs. Nashville Predators
6pm, Bridgestone Arena

The Fabulous Thunderbirds
7pm, The Franklin Theatre

🎶 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
Open Mic Night | Kokomo | 6 - 9pm
Casey’s Countdown | Fox and Locke | 7 - 9pm
Olivia Faye | Puckett’s | 7 - 8:30pm
The Whole Notes Concert Series | Mockingbird Theater | 7pm

🎶 THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Open Mic Night | Fox and Locke | 6:30 - 10pm
Joe West | Puckett’s | 7 - 8:30pm
Andrew Marshall | Gray’s on Main | 7:30 - 9pm

🎶 FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Jonathan Hawley, Maramara Moon, Michael Hughes, Birdie Morgan, Mellie Koska | The Parlor at Bubble Joy | 4:30 - 7:30pm
Pepper Brooks | Kokomo | 7 - 9pm
Dan Cousart | Stable Reserve | 7pm
Analog FM | Mockingbird Theater | 7pm
Black Hollow | Curio Brewing | 7pm
Yonder Grove | Gray’s on Main | 7:30 - 9pm
Kent Blazy & His Incredible Band | Fox & Locke | 8 - 10pm
Garrett Boys | Puckett’s | 8 - 9:30pm

🎶 SATURDAY, APRIL 5
C4 | The Parlor at Bubble Joy | 1 - 3pm
South Margin | Kokomo | 7 - 9pm
Taylor Davis | Stable Reserve | 7pm
The Heels | Gray’s on Main | 7:30 - 9pm
The FBR | Fox and Locke | 8 - 10pm
Writers Round | Puckett’s | 8 - 9:30pm

🎶 SUNDAY, APRIL 6
Rick Katz & Mark Haining | The Parlor at Bubble Joy | 1 - 3pm
Jazz Sundays | Amendment XVIII | 5 - 8pm
Sunday Night Kimbros Super Jam | Kimbros | 6pm
Donny Van Slee | Puckett’s | 6 - 7:30pm

Faithfully Restored invites you to their Spring Fundraiser, featuring live entertainment by The Warren Brothers and Preston Cooper! Enjoy an inspiring night of music and community while supporting our mission to bring hope and encouragement to women in need.

Date: April 8^th
Location: The NEW Turner Theatre in The Factory at Franklin
Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Show Starts: 7:00 PM

Tickets:

• Single Ticket: $50

• Table for Two: $125 (SOLD OUT)

• Table for Four: $300 (SOLD OUT)

All funds raised will directly support Faithfully Restored’s efforts to lift up women through faith, encouragement, and support. We can't wait to see you there!

You can read more about Faithfully Restored here.

Get tickets here!

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Price: $2,199,000

Details:

• Modern farmhouse on over an acre in a quiet cul-de-sac in Vale Creek, offering privacy, elegance, and an open floor plan with primary and guest suites on the main level.

• Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, custom walk-in prep pantry, and a large utility room with ample storage; seamless indoor-outdoor living with a covered porch and wood-burning fireplace.

• Upper level features two bedroom suites, fitness room, bonus room, and theater/media room; outdoor space includes a putting green and three-car garage.

Listed by: Ashley Burns (my lovely wife), Onward Real Estate

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