Franklin
A city in the Nashville area
Williamson County is home to many talented artists and songwriters, and they naturally fill the stages here in their own backyard. Franklin's scene ranges from a reclaimed quarry amphitheater to converted Victorian houses to a 1930s Main Street theater, with country and Americana as the anchor genres. FirstBank Amphitheater, a 7,500-seat open-air venue that has hosted concerts since 2021, has welcomed acts including Zach Bryan, Willie Nelson, and Mavis Staples. Positioned at the base of limestone cliffs up to 100 feet tall, its dramatic natural setting is one of the most distinctive anywhere. The 300-seat, restored 1930s-era Franklin Theatre draws national touring artists and is often called the best 300-seat music venue in the world. The theatre also hosts a Songwriters Series featuring established and emerging artists across genres. Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor on South Margin Street keeps music going until midnight in two former houses converted into a music space, and is often considered the best house party you've ever been to. Its sister venue, the Mockingbird Theater in the Factory at Franklin, is a 170-seat concert auditorium with full production sound and lights. The Factory complex also contains the Turner Theater, home to the Studio Tenn Theatre Company, noted for strong acoustics. Fox & Locke, a Leiper's Fork grocery established in 1947, added live music in 2002, and its Thursday Open Mic Night is considered by up-and-coming musicians the unofficial gateway to Music City. Record-label scouts regularly attend, and artists including Lennon & Maisy Stella were discovered on the Fox & Locke stage. Puckett's Grocery added live music in 2002 and has hosted Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett, Carly Pearce, and many others across its now multi-state chain. Whiskey Room Live is a 150-seat dedicated music room with state-of-the-art sound and lighting. Southall Farm & Inn houses Dottie's Speakeasy, an intimate room offering live performances in a Prohibition-era setting. Williamson County Performing Arts Center runs events including a Summer Tribute Series of tribute performances and outdoor concerts.
Venues15
- FirstBank Amphitheater4525 Graystone Quarry Ln, Franklin
- Fox & Locke4142 Old Hillsboro Rd, Franklin
- Fozzy's Bar & Grill Franklin600a Frazier Dr #135, Franklin
- Kokomo Trading Company158 Front St #100, Franklin
- Leiper's Fork Distillery3381 Southall Rd, Franklin
- Puckett's Grocery - Franklin120 4th Ave S, Franklin
- Southall Farm & Inn2200 Osage Lp, Franklin
- Studio Tenn - Factory at Franklin230 Franklin Rd, Franklin
- The Factory at Franklin230 Franklin Rd, Franklin
- The Franklin Theatre419 Main St, Franklin
- The Legendary Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor214 S Margin St, Franklin
- The Mockingbird Theater230 Franklin Rd BUILDING 6, Franklin
- Turner Theater230 Franklin Rd Bldg 5, Franklin
- Whiskey Room Live1910 Galleria Blvd, Franklin
- Williamson County Performing Arts CenterPerforming Arts Center, Franklin
Upcoming shows107
Tomorrow · Tuesday, July 21 · 1 show
Wednesday, July 22 · 3 shows
Saffire: Wine Down Wednesday
Half price wine by the bottle with live bands on select Wednesdays
Miles Victor & The House Fire Choir
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Americana/bluegrass artist with modern edge inspired by Avett Brothers
Dottie's
From $25.00
Thursday, July 23 · 3 shows
Friday, July 24 · 6 shows
RICK VITO
Grammy-nominated Fleetwood Mac alumnus and premier slide guitar stylist
Willow & Oak
Nashville-based husband & wife folk duo
Live on the Terrace
From $45.00
Chi-Town Transit Authority - The Chicago Tribute
Chicago tribute band
Saturday, July 25 · 5 shows
L80's Night
1980s pop and rock hits with costume theme party atmosphere
Live Music With Saved By The Music
The Ultimate 90s Experience paying homage to iconic 90s sounds and styles
Drew Pulliam
Folk/rock singer-songwriter
Sunday, July 26 · 3 shows
Live Music With CJ Conklin
Country music band featuring CJ and the Whiskey Sundown Band
Field & Folk - Seasonal Market Series
From $20.00
Tuesday, July 28 · 1 show
Wednesday, July 29 · 4 shows
Saffire: Wine Down Wednesday
Half price wine by the bottle with live bands on select Wednesdays
CMac's Blues Band
Blues band with top Nashville musicians
Thursday, July 30 · 3 shows
Friday, July 31 · 4 shows
Garth Brooks Hits in the Round: Amanda Williams, Kent Blazy, Mitch Rossell
Songwriter round featuring writers of Garth Brooks' multi-platinum hits
Austin Gray
Sweet fusion of Country and Americana
Saturday, August 1 · 5 shows
Franklin Summer Bash 2026
Summer concert event featuring American Idol favorites
Brassfield
Country vocal trio with soulful harmony blend
Unforgettable: John-Mark McGaha Sings Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole tribute
Tuesday, August 4 · 1 show
Wednesday, August 5 · 1 show
Wentzel Brothers Band
High-energy rock 'n' roll band blending classic rock with modern edge
Thursday, August 6 · 3 shows
OPEN MIC NIGHT - AUGUST 6th
Up-and-coming talent of all ages, original music, and covers
Tequila Sunrise: A Tribute to the Eagles
Blues rock · Blues · Hard rock
Friday, August 7 · 2 shows
BILLY DROZE
ICMA Bluegrass Artist of the Year, former lead singer for Grammy Award-winning Shenandoah
Saturday, August 8 · 4 shows
RACHEL RODRIGUEZ & THE GRINGO STARRZ
Fusion of Latino heritage, rock 'n' roll attitude, and soulful vocals
Diana's Mambo Maniacs
Mambo music
Thursday, August 13 · 3 shows
OPEN MIC NIGHT - AUGUST 13TH
Open mic night with up-and-coming talent, original music, covers, and occasional guest artists
Liz Callaway: Broadway and Beyond (Anastasia, The Swan Princess)
Musical · Soundtrack · Disney
Friday, August 14 · 2 shows
John Novello & Friends
John Novello · Jazz · Fusion
Saturday, August 15 · 3 shows
Wednesday, August 19 · 3 shows
Thursday, August 20 · 2 shows
The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series: CJ Field, Dan Smalley, and Trent Willmon
Folk / Americana · Country · Blues
Friday, August 21 · 2 shows
Saturday, August 22 · 3 shows
Thursday, August 27 · 1 show
Friday, August 28 · 5 shows
Saturday, August 29 · 2 shows
The Legacy of Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly tribute
Thursday, September 3 · 1 show
Friday, September 4 · 1 show
Saturday, September 5 · 1 show
Thursday, September 10 · 2 shows
John Waite
80s · Rock · Soft rock
Friday, September 11 · 2 shows
NewFound Road
Bluegrass · Country · Lesser known yet streamable artists
Saturday, September 12 · 1 show
Thursday, September 17 · 1 show
Friday, September 18 · 1 show
Saturday, September 19 · 1 show
BoDeans: 40 Years of Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams...and Good Things
Rock · Alternative · 90s
Thursday, September 24 · 1 show
Beehives & Bombshells: A Tribute to the Women of the 40's, 50's, and 60's
Tribute to women of 40s-60s
Friday, September 25 · 1 show
Love The One You're With: The music of Sunset Blvd in the Sixties
Sunset Boulevard 1960s music tribute
Saturday, September 26 · 1 show
Fleetwood Gold: America's Fleetwood Mac Experience
Fleetwood Mac tribute
Sunday, September 27 · 1 show
Fleetwood Gold: America's Fleetwood Mac Experience
Fleetwood Mac tribute
Tuesday, September 29 · 2 shows
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd tribute
Thursday, October 1 · 1 show
Classic Seger: The Music of Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band
Bob Seger tribute
Saturday, October 3 · 1 show
Thursday, October 8 · 2 shows
The Addams Family
A Spooky, Kooky, and Delightfully Ooky Musical Comedy
Saturday, October 10 · 1 show
Sunday, October 11 · 1 show
The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour
Classic rock · Rock · 70s
Sunday, October 18 · 1 show
Mike Dawes
Acoustic · Guitar · Acoustic guitar
Sunday, October 25 · 1 show
American Floyd The Pink Floyd Experience
Pink Floyd tribute
Saturday, October 31 · 1 show
Alice Unleashed The Alice Cooper Experience
Alice Cooper tribute
Saturday, November 21 · 1 show
O Night Divine with John Chisum & Friends
Praise and worship · Christian · Worshipful songs
Sunday, November 22 · 1 show
Thursday, December 3 · 1 show
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
The beloved Christmas classic returns to Studio Tenn in a magical theatrical experience
Thursday, February 4 · 1 show
Steel Magnolias
One of the Most Beloved Southern American Plays of All Time
Thursday, March 18 · 1 show
Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash
A High-Energy Journey Through the Life and Music of Johnny Cash
Thursday, May 6 · 1 show
Something Rotten!
Studio Tenn Produces the 10x Tony-Nominated Musical Comedy