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🐝 Valentine's Activities

Chocolate Festival, Country Concert, & More

February 11, 2025

Your guide to staying connected in Franklin, TN

Greetings Franklin.

I hope everyone enjoyed that boring Super Bowl Sunday evening.

We are only a few days away from Valentine’s Day, also known as the 10th most popular holiday in America.

One poll found that around 58% of U.S. adults don’t think Valentine’s Day is a real special occasion. However, 30% believe that it is.

As you can see in the chart below, Americans rank it below every other major holiday —even Labor Day!

That being said, this is no excuse to not show your significant other some extra special love if Valentine’s Day is meaningful to them.

If you’re late to getting a gift, here are some ideas:

Gift ideas for him

Gift ideas for her

Highlights
🐝 Chocolate, Wine, & Whiskey Festival
🐝 2025 State of the State Address
🐝 Country Concert

Let’s get to it.

- Beau

Nashville Chocolate, Wine, & Whiskey Festival
This Saturday, the Nashville Chocolate, Wine, & Whiskey Festival is coming to the Factory in Franklin. Enjoy Chocolate in a multitude of decadent presentations – from sweet hand-rolled truffles to marshmallowey crunchy S'mores and an amazing selection of bean-to-bar artisan chocolates. Quench your thirst with Champagne, Prosecco and premium wines and a sip of fine whiskies! Cupcakes, cookies, cakes, candies, Macarons, cake pops, bean-to-bar chocolates, popcorn, donuts and More…Plus other savory items like pretzels, artisan cheeses, charcuterie – delight your taste buds. More than just a Chocolate Festival, included in your ticket price is a tasting glass to enjoy plentiful wine and whiskey. There will be a nice selection of craft beers, ciders and non-alcoholic beverages as well.

Date: Saturday, February 15th

Time: 11:30am - 9pm

Location: The Factory at Franklin

Buy Tickets Here

Governor Lee Delivers 2025 State of the State Address
Yesterday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address, outlining his budget and legislative priorities for the coming year to a joint session of the General Assembly and the people of Tennessee.

Thanks to Tennessee’s strong tradition of responsible fiscal management, the state is in a solid budgetary position, paving the way for investments that will drive continued success. Lee’s proposed $59.5 billion budget includes targeted funding to promote economic and educational opportunity, strengthen families, protect our natural resources, and more.

Some highlights:

- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is set to receive $37.9 million to fund 100 new state troopers, bringing the total number of troopers to 1,044.

- The Tennessee Department of Transportation estimates that the state has $30 billion in unmet road needs. Lee’s budget proposes allocating $1 billion to the state’s road fund.

- For emergency response, the budget includes $275 million for the construction of a new emergency operations center.

Franklin Self-Defense Classes
The Franklin Police Department is excited to announce that registration for the next three R.A.D. classes (self-defense) is now open. The three-day courses are scheduled for March 18-20, May 27-29, and June 17-19 at the Franklin Police headquarters. Each class is from 6 pm - 9pm and the minimum age to attend is 14. To register, please contact [email protected]

Redbird Common, a bimonthly songwriters’ round, was founded by Rebecca Jones in 2017. It has grown from unassuming beginnings in a local café to this prominent theater in Franklin. Each event features GRAMMY-winning artists and emerging talent alike. Anchored in the stories behind the songs, this event fosters an intimate environment where artists and songwriters share their work in an acoustic setting, offering audiences a unique experience behind the veil of the songs they know, connecting deeper to the message of the songs. Click Here to get tickets. For more information about this event and others please visit redbirdartistsagency.com or follow along on Instagram HERE.

Date: March 4, 2025

Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm

Location: Williamson County Performing Arts Center (112 Everbright Ave)

Pre-Show begins at 6:30pm on the patio. Just Love Coffee will be on site with food and beverages.

Doors to the theatre open at 7pm. Main stage starts at 7:30pm.

Senior Bingo
1:30 - 3pm, Eastern Flank Event Facility
Register at Franklintn.gov/parks

Strings and Stories w/ Natalie Hemby & Sean McConnell
6pm: Doors Open, 7pm: Show starts
Stable Reserve

Trivia Tuesday
7 - 10pm at The Factory

Galentine’s Build a Board
6 - 8pm, Grey’s Fine Cheeses at The Factory at Franklin

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Market
Vendors, Food Trucks, Music, Kids Zone
4 - 7pm, Downtown Franklin

Jeff Allen Comedy Event
7pm, The Factory
Shows also on Fri - Sun

Be My Valentine Tea Party
11:30am - 12:30pm, Bound Booksellers in Westhaven

Pasta & Cocktail Making Class
6:30 - 8:30pm, 1799 Kitchen at The Harpeth Hotel

Cody Johnson Concert
7:30pm, Bridgestone Arena
Also playing on Saturday at 7:30pm

Timeless Love Songs w/ Emily West
8pm, The Franklin Theatre

Franklin Farmers Market
9am - 12pm, The Factory at Franklin

Nashville Chocolate, Wine, & Whiskey Festival
11:30am - 9pm, Liberty Hall in The Factory

Alison Brown and Her Quintet
8pm, The Franklin Theatre

Toby Mac Concert w/ Crowder, CAIN, Ryan Stevenson, and Terrian
6:30pm, Bridgestone Arena

Country Roads: A Tribute to the Legends of Country Music
7pm, The Franklin Theatre

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