| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Heritage BallPresented by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson September 22, 2012 The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County will host its annual Heritage Ball on Saturday, September 22, at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park in Franklin. Cocktails are at 7:00pm with dinner and dancing to follow. The event benefits the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. | The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson | 09/22/12 | Franklin |
Nutrition Workshop: Budget Friendly Healthy Food Shopping Presented by Team Green Adventures May 24, 2012 Do you want to start eating healthier or "go organic" but fear that the financial cost will not be a fair trade off? Attend this Nutrition Workshop, presented by Certified Health Coach Amber Robertson-Smith and Certified Life Coach Laurie Soileau Schlisner to discover how to change your life without blowing your budget!
| Team Green Adventures | 05/24/12 | |
Tennessee Rep on the RiverPresented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre May 20, 2012 Join us for the fourth annual Tennessee Rep on the River event, an intimate evening of superb food, wine, and entertainment!
We’ll be celebrating the genius of Roger Miller with some of his favorite songs performed by three musical greats who knew and were influenced by Roger:
Country Music Hall of Fame Member Bill Anderson
Oscar-nominated hit songwriter Bob DiPiero
Artist, songwriter, and Roger’s son Dean Miller
The 2012 edition of Tennessee Rep... | Tennessee Repertory Theatre | 05/20/12 | Nashville |
First Tennessee Nashville Predators Brent Peterson Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Franklin American Mortgage and PEAK PerformancePresented by Nashville Predators September 17-September 18, 2012 Purchase your tickets to the 2nd Annual 2012 First Tennessee Nashville Predators Brent Peterson Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Franklin American Mortgage and PEAK Performance on September 17th – 18th. This two day event kicks off in the evening with Petey’s Preds Party at Bridgestone Arena from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The evening will feature dinner, entertainment and a live & silent auction. Last year special guests included an appearance by comedian Jeff Allen,... | Nashville Predators | 09/17/12- 09/18/12 | |
Chardonnay Day Contest with Nashville Wine Enthusiasts Meet Up GroupPresented by Brown Dog Foundation at LandRover, Nashville Showroom May 24, 2012 Help save the lives of family pets by sampling several different Chardonnays and casting a vote for your favorite! Hosted by The Saucy Sisters and featuring up to 10 area wine stores, this event is sure to become an annual tradition.
Purchase your ticket in advance ($30/person) and receive a commemorative wine glass to be used at the tasting. Tickets at the door will cost $40. Each paid attendee may cast one vote for the Chardonnay of their choice. All attendees casting a vote... | Brown Dog Foundation | 05/24/12 | Brentwood |
| The Hungry Games hosted by Christie Cookies & Bravo Gelato | Vanderbilt University - Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital | 07/04/12 | Brentwood |
Campfire Concert with Jack & Diane and FriendsPresented by Campers RV Park at Campers RV Park May 25, 2012 Come enjoy free smores by the campfire and a relaxing concert on the outdoor stage of Campers RV Park with Jack and Diane, along with a few of their friends.
They will stray from their usual songwriter format to bring you many familiar favorites we've all enjoyed over the years. This will be a... | Campers RV Park | 05/25/12 | Columbia |
| Franklin Wine Festival | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee | 10/19/12 | Franklin |
| Wine Down Main Street | Boys & Girls Club of Franklin/Williamson County | 11/02/12 | Franklin |
29th Annual PumpkinfestPresented by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson at Historic Downtown Franklin October 27, 2012 Pumpkinfest, the Heritage Foundation's annual fall festival, attracts a crowd of 50,000 local and out-of-town visitors for a full day of autumn-inspired food, children’s activities, music, storytelling, hayrides, a chili cook-off, a costume contest, All Things Pumpkin and outstanding arts and crafts from 50 vendors.
The family oriented street festival held around the public square is going green for Halloween... | The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson | 10/27/12 | Franklin |
| Franklin's Battle of the BBQ | The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson | 10/27/12 | Franklin |
| Madeleine Peyroux | The Franklin Theatre | 05/19/12 | Franklin |
Songs for SoundPresented by Songs for Sound and The Factory at Franklin at The Factory at Franklin May 19, 2012 They say a picture speaks a thousand words. The picture above is Alexis "Lexi" Vernon's first true sound; the day her learning began. Because of Lexi’s miraculous recovery after receiving her cochlear implants, we have created the organization, Songs for Sound, to tell all severe to profoundly deaf children and their families of these miracle ears, cochlear implants.
There are 1.2 million severe to profoundly deaf people who do not have cochlear implants, but could... | Songs for Sound | 05/19/12 | Franklin |
Peter PandemicPresented by CopperTree Entertainment at Wild Ginger May 18, 2012 Do not miss Friday night's collaboration of insanely talented musicians known as Peter Pandemic. Covering multiple genres with songs from the 60's to today, this band will leave you begging for a fourth set! | CopperTree Entertainment | 05/18/12 | Franklin |
Laura VidaPresented by CopperTree Entertainment at Wild Ginger May 19, 2012 CopperTree Entertainment presents live music on the patio featuring Laura Vida. A versatile keyboard player, vocalist and songwriter, Laura is just returning from her Moroccan tour. | CopperTree Entertainment | 05/19/12 | Franklin |
| Dana Robbins and Featured Guests | CopperTree Entertainment | 05/25/12 | Franklin |
Billy GainesPresented by CopperTree Entertainment at Wild Ginger May 26, 2012 CopperTree Entertainment presents soulful vocalist Billy Gaines and his band. Billy is no stranger to Nashville as he has made his mark in the Contemporary Christian, R&B and Jazz communities. | CopperTree Entertainment | 05/26/12 | Franklin |
Laura VidaPresented by CopperTree Entertainment at Wild Ginger June 2, 2012 CopperTree Entertainment presents live music on the patio featuring Laura Vida. A versatile keyboard player, vocalist and songwriter, Laura has just returned from her Moroccan tour. | CopperTree Entertainment | 06/02/12 | Franklin |
Bill Moore and FriendsPresented by CopperTree Entertainment at Wild Ginger June 1, 2012 CopperTree Entertainment presents 'live' music by jazz guitarist, Bill Moore, and his band. This combo promises a night filled with timeless classics by such greats as Duke Ellington and Cole Porter to more modern works by Herbie Hancock and David Sanborn. | CopperTree Entertainment | 06/01/12 | Franklin |
Heritage Day Presented by Granville Museum, Inc. at Granville Museum May 26, 2012 Join us at the Granville Museum for great music and old-fashioned fun. Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Festival features contest for various ages in guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, banjo and fiddle. Civil War living history re-enactments. Antique car and tractor show, crafts, memorial service, food, children's rides, petting zoo. | Granville Museum, Inc. | 05/26/12 | Granville |
| Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour | Jack Daniel Distillery | 10/01/09- Ongoing | Lynchburg |
Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational BarbecuePresented by Jack Daniel Distillery at Lynchburg Square October 27, 2012 There is nothing quite like the fourth Saturday of October in Lynchburg, Tennessee. That’s when thousands of people head to the Hollow for the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue, an event that began in 1989 and is today considered one of the most prestigious barbecue competitions in the world. Teams from across the United States and around the world compete in the... | Jack Daniel Distillery | 10/27/12 | Lynchburg |
Smokin' in McMinnville BBQ FestivalPresented by McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce at McMinnville Civic Center August 10-August 11, 2012 Smokin’ in McMinnville is a family friendly BBQ festival featuring live entertainment, food & beverages, children’s play zone, sports competitions, assorted vendors and access to the fabulous Gilley Swimming Pool. Backyard grill masters and 40 professional Kansas City Barbeque Society teams from around the U.S. compete for $12,000 in total prize money in this TN State Championship Competition.
| McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce | 08/10/12- 08/11/12 | McMinnville |
Heartwood Music FestivalPresented by Heartwood Music Festival at A Farm Location - Monteagle May 17-May 20, 2012 Heartwood Music Festival in South Pittsburg, TN, is an annual fundraiser event to support Heartwood(org), a non-profit organization.
Connect with nature, enjoy live music (over 20 bands from 7 different states), dancers, Art, eat some jambalaya, camp along the stream, and have a blast! You can also learn gardening and composting skills as well as learn how to build your own solar panel. There will be... | Heartwood Music Festival | 05/17/12- 05/20/12 | Monteagle |
Rock'n and Reel'n Celebrity Fishing Tournament and Benefit Presented by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and Two Old Hippies at Wildhorse Saloon July 9-July 10, 2012 Two Old Hippies, Bedell Guitars, and Little Kids Rock invite you to the first annual Rock’n and Reel’n Celebrity Fishing Tournament and Benefit this July in Nashville, in conjunction with Summer NAMM. Local fishing enthusiasts and pros from the Bassmaster Professional Fishing Tournament will be paired with celebrities, performing artists, NAMM attendees, and other caring music lovers, all for the cause of keeping music in public schools.
On Monday, July 9... | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | 07/09/12- 07/10/12 | Nashville |
Live Jazz and Great Japanese Cuisine (Ladies Night)Presented by Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse at Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse June 9, 2011-June 30, 2012 Every Thursday, Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse in Green Hills, TN has live jazz with Cliff Richmond and Friends (as seen at our neighbor F. Scott's on Wednesdays) and a full menu of the best japanese cuisine in town!
Also, Ladies drinks are 2 for 1 (house wine, hot sake, draft beer) from the bar or on the patio. If the weather is nice, the music will be groovin' on the patio. Otherwise, we'll be inside at the bar.
Ask for Charles and mention this listing... | Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse | 06/09/11- 06/30/12 | Nashville |
Culinary Tours at Belle Meade PlantationPresented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner at Belle Meade Plantation is unparalleled. From a bountiful Plantation Brunch, to Fried Chicken, Pork Loin, or London Broil Steak, your groups will thoroughly enjoy the fine Southern cuisine we have selected for you. So sit back, read on, and enjoy this tempting tour of tasty tantalizations! | Belle Meade Plantation | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Nashville |
Lemonade and Lace Tour at Belle Meade PlantationPresented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Nothing is as Southern as Homemade Lemonade on a warm summer day! After your guided tour of the Mansion, you can grab a seat out back, surrounded by gorgeous Magnolia Trees, and enjoy this traditional Southern drink with a variety of Homemade Mini Desserts. | Belle Meade Plantation | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Nashville |
Holiday Wassail Tour at Belle Meade PlantationPresented by Belle Meade Plantation at Belle Meade Plantation August 9, 2011 - Ongoing Wassail is a drink that dates back many centuries. It was often associated with a blessing of the harvest. After your guided tour of the Mansion, the warm spiced fragrance of our Homemade Wassail will fill the air. Pineapple, orange, clove, and cinnamon are all a part of our very own mouth-watering Christmas recipe. | Belle Meade Plantation | 08/09/11- Ongoing | Nashville |
| ANPT Spaghetti Supper | American Negro Playwright Theatre | 05/24/12 | Nashville |
| 11th Annual Music City Brewer's Festival | Music City Brewer's Festival | 07/28/12 | Nashville |
fEASTival Nashville - POSTPONEDPresented by fEASTival Nashville at East Park May 19, 2012 fEASTival has been postponed to Sat, 09/08 due to the I-24 Road Closures. Stay tuned for more details!
Music, Art, Fashion, Food and Community equal history in the making for East Nashville.
fEASTival Nashville is an event that occurs once a year in the East Nashville area and combines the... | fEASTival Nashville | 05/19/12 | Nashville |
| 2012 Music City Hot Chicken Festival | Music City Hot Chicken Festival | 07/04/12 | Nashville |
| Highballs & Hydrangeas | Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art | 08/17/12 | Nashville |
| Music City Festival & BBQ Championship | Music City BBQ Festival | 08/24/12- 08/25/12 | Nashville |
General Jackson Midday Cruise: Steve Hall & The Shotgun Red ShowPresented by General Jackson Showboat at Opryland - General Jackson Showboat March 9-November 11, 2012 Steve Hall & Shotgun Red return for another season aboard the General Jackson Showboat! This popular duo will bring their jaw-droppin', gut-bustin' show to the stage, offering one of the most animated and entertainingly interactive shows to cruise the Cumberland River, complete with a mouth-watering Southern dinner prepared by the boat's own sous chef. Beginning March 9, enjoy a delicious Big Buffet that will be chocked full of delicious options for you to choose from.
| General Jackson Showboat | 03/09/12- 11/11/12 | Nashville |
| General Jackson Evening Cruise: Heart of Tennessee: A Musical Journey | General Jackson Showboat | 03/08/12- 12/23/12 | Nashville |
The Disco Ball : Studio 54Presented by Oasis Center at Ruby May 19, 2012 Journey back in time as we recreate the 70’s phenom nightclub, Studio 54, to kick off what will be an annual fundraising event for Just Us at Oasis Center. Complete with theatrical lighting, disco balls, the 70’s biggest musical hits played by D.J Ron, mesmerizing go-go dancers, and non-stop energy, this event will pull even the most reluctant dancers onto the floor. Guests will arrive and enter a cue for entrance, as the pulsating beat resonates from Nashville’s hottest... | Oasis Center | 05/19/12 | Nashville |
The Conservancy Gala 2012Presented by Conservancy for The Parthenon and Centennial Park at The Parthenon November 3, 2012 The Conservancy Gala 2012 is the annual fundraiser which benefits two crown jewels in our city, the Parthenon and Centennial Park. We hope you will mark your calendar for an extraordinary evening at the Parthenon on November 3, 2012. This year's Concervancy Gals is Co-Chaired by Betsy and Ridley Wills with Clare Armistead as Honorary Chair.
The tariff is $500 per person, with a special opportunity to support on the Patrons Level.
| Conservancy for The Parthenon and Centennial Park | 11/03/12 | Nashville |
| Trivia Night | Red Rooster Bar & Music Hall | 03/05/12- 09/17/12 | Nashville |
Sunday BrunchPresented by Nashville City Club at Nashville City Club April 15-December 9, 2012 Beginning Sunday, April 15th the Nashville City Club will be open every week for a very special Sunday Brunch from 10:00am-2:00pm. Join us and make the Nashville City Club your Sunday destination with family and friends! Call (615) 244-3693 to make your reservations today! | Nashville City Club | 04/15/12- 12/09/12 | Nashville |
Passion for FashionPresented by The Bootstraps Foundation at Nashville City Club June 28, 2012 The Bootstraps Foundation is embarking upon new territory. For the first time in Bootstraps history, the foundation is organizing a fashion show to raise money to award scholarships. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in education, not just for the scholarship recipients but for Nashville as a whole community. This fashion show will take place at The Nashville City Club on June 28th.
In attendance will be mix of industry executives, country music artists, athletes, and... | The Bootstraps Foundation | 06/28/12 | Nashville |
Sunset Safari - A Walk on the Wild SidePresented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere September 6, 2012 Join Nashville Zoo for an evening that promises to tantalize all of your senses. Travel the Zoo’s pathways to uncover delectable treats from restaurants, caterers and bakeries around the city and exotic beverages from around the world. Groove and sway to musical beats while you are greeted by unusual animal hosts who welcome you to this one-of-a-kind event.
All funds raised from this event will support Nashville Zoo - from providing education programs for children to feeding our... | Nashville Zoo at Grassmere | 09/06/12 | Nashville |
Kamikaze Chef Comes to Grow Local KitchenPresented by Nashville Farmers' Market at Nashville Farmers' Market May 26, 2012 Colleen Egan is a home chef who likes to entertain friends and family with tried and true recipes as well as experiment with unique flavor combinations. With no formal training, she's learned everything she knows from experimentation and watching the Food Network. She found herself getting inspired by programs to make new dishes with what she had in her pantry and fridge, but then ended up with full meals and... | Nashville Farmers' Market | 05/26/12 | Nashville |
The Clay Lady's Artist Co-op and GalleriesPresented by The Clay Lady's Artist Co-op and Galleries at The Clay Lady's Artist Co-op and Galleries May 19, 2012 Our 25 Co-op Artists are proud to present our 'Put a Bird on It' Gallery Exhibit and Party for Danielle ~ The Clay Lady ~ who has always put a bird on her artwork! It is also Danielle's birthday, and we have arranged for Maggie Moo's Ice Cream Truck to sell their fantastic ice cream in our parking lot! This event is FREE and open to the public. Join us for the fun and view the artwork 'with a bird on it!' | The Clay Lady's Artist Co-op and Galleries | 05/19/12 | Nashville |
| Beegie Adair Trio | F. Scott's Restaurant and Jazz Bar | 05/24/12 | Nashville |
| Beegie Adair Trio | F. Scott's Restaurant and Jazz Bar | 05/31/12 | Nashville |
| Purity Miss Martha's Ice Cream Crankin' | Martha O'Bryan Center | 06/10/12 | Nashville |
41st Annual Human Relations Awards DinnerPresented by CommunityNashville at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel May 24, 2012 The 41st annual CommunityNashville Human Relations Awards Dinner will honor V.H. “Sonnye” Dixon, Lady Bird, Irwin Venick, and Linda and Jim Zralek. Dinner proceeds will go to the 2011/2012 nationally recognized CommunityNashville Building Bridges programs at Oasis ensuring the continuation of the multi-cultural Camp AnyTown, Camp MiniTown, and the innovative Camp UniTown in our high schools. This will be our only fundraiser in 2012, so please join us as we raise... | CommunityNashville | 05/24/12 | Nashville |
Brew at the ZooPresented by Nashville Zoo at Grassmere at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere June 1, 2012 Nashville Zoo and Rhizome Productions are teaming up for Brew at the Zoo on Friday, June 1. Animals, live music, local food trucks, and 75 craft beers are on tap at this unique after-hours, adults only event.
At Brew at the Zoo, guests can wander the Entry Village, Festival Field and African Savannah exhibit areas while sampling beer from more than 25 craft breweries. The Zoo’s hyacinth macaw, meerkat,... | Nashville Zoo at Grassmere | 06/01/12 | Nashville |