Source One Five Theatre Company is kicking off its new season with an old favorite – presenting Guys & Dolls in Concert June 9-11. And while you may be familiar with this classic Broadway musical – which features familiar songs, such as “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the …

Franklin Makers Market, a free craft fair composed of local artisans, is set to take place on June 11 at the Factory at Franklin. 

The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County will host this month's Porch Talk event on Friday, June 2, at the McLemore House Museum.

Tennesseans across the state remembered service members of all generations who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the nation over Memorial Day weekend. 

This week is all about outdoor song, dance and film. Our pals at the Nashville Scene are kicking off their annual Movies in the Park, which is always a great place to take the family. Musicians Corner continues with the family-friendly tunes and vibes. Hendersonville also begins its annual c…

As the 37th annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival enters its final weekend, one of the most popular attractions has been the jousting demonstrations, pitting knights and squires against each other in competitive displays on horseback. 

Eat the Street Food Truck Festival will return to Franklin’s Bicentennial Park on June 2.

A sweet aroma filled the air as Tyler Campbell popped corn for his next batch of old-fashioned kettle corn for the Nolensville Farmer’s Market Food Truck Festival on Friday, May 19.

The Franklin Theatre announced on Monday the inaugural Summer Sessions: Student Theatre & Music Business Intensives. 

It’s a real bring your snack and drink situation this week on our list of free and cheap activities for the family. There’s another chance to hit up Musicians Corner, which cannot be recommended enough as a family-friendly activity. Young kids can feel free at the park and parents can listen…

Let’s face it – Dolly Parton makes everything feel a little bit better. And that includes the regional premiere of Here You Come Again: How Dolly Parton Saved My Life in 12 Easy Songs – on stage with Studio Tenn through May 28.

Leadership Brentwood is accepting applications for the class of 2024 through June 5.

For more than 20 years, Act Too Players has provided outstanding theater programs for local youngsters – offering a wide range of classes and producing up to 20 different shows a year, with public performances at the historic Franklin Theatre. Now, this successful youth arts program is worki…

This week’s free and cheap events include a spectrum of events and no two are alike.

On Monday, the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) announced that their outdoor splash parks and pools will open for the summer season in May.

There are more than enough ways to celebrate the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend. If you’re looking for something a little less costly, this list has a great spate of ways to spend time with the fam on the weekend. Or dad could possibly hit up the events with the kids while mom does, well, lit…

A number of shows have been announced for the coming months in Williamson County. Here is a rundown of what to expect from the Williamson County Performing Arts Center (WCPAC) and Studio Tenn in May and June. 

Summer farmers markets are kicking off this weekend across Williamson County and Middle Tennessee with a variety of fresh produce, meats, arts and crafts, and more.

The 37th annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival kicks off Saturday and continues every weekend throughout May, as well as Memorial Day.

The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County will host this month's Porch Talk event on Friday, May 5, at the McLemore House Museum.

As May descends, festival season has kicked up. The first weekend in May offers chances at checking out some music, flower-crown-making, and early Mother’s Day celebrating. 

In the realm of free and cheap this week, we have some entries for continued Earth Day celebrations, a Mt. Juliet carnival, lots of outside fun and some book time for the indoor kids. Independent Bookstore Day 2023 is having a big to-do over at Parnassus Books on April 29. (Always, always su…

Ann Patchett, Lee Smith and Margaret Renkl confirmed guest authors, complete list to be announced

The 39th annual Main Street Festival is right around the corner. With festivities set to take place this weekend, The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has announced updated details for the event. 

In response to last month's Covenant School shooting that left seven dead, people and organizations across Nashville have come together to organize fundraisers for the victims' families and for The Covenant School community. 

There’s a lot to learn this week around Middle Tennessee. Families can head over to learn about the environment at Centennial Park at Nashville Earth Day. Go back in time to Murfreesboro at Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village. Get a refresher on recycling and papermaking at Turnip Green Cre…

The League of Women Voters of Williamson County will hold their next virtual meeting on the topic of "The well-being of children in Tennessee" on Wednesday, April 19. 

Williamson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will hold their 12th annual Voices for Children fundraiser on April 27.

If you’re looking for a sign to get outside this weekend, this is it. All around Middle Tennessee, there are events celebrating the beauty of nature. On Saturday, the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival will be in full bloom downtown. And on Sunday, you can check out the Nolensville Buttercup …

This upcoming weekend, there are a plethora of Easter egg events and such — we highlight three here this week in Murfreesboro, Lebanon and Nashville. (There are definitely more out there, but these appear to be the biggest, if that’s your thing. Get that candy and prizes.)

The greater Williamson County community is reacting and responding to Monday’s fatal shooting at The Covenant School in Green Hills with prayers and calls for action.

A quick guide for those looking to support Nashvillians in need

Spring is the air, and the air is already feeling like it’s June. That being said, now is the time to get out there and soak it up before it's gone. This week we bring baseball, sweet baseball, with the Nashville Sounds opening weekend. Starting this weekend, the whole family can head out fo…

Brentwood-based podcast "Got It From My Momma" launched in November 2022 and four months later, its growing in popularity. 

We may not know from day to day what the weather will be like in Middle Tennessee, but we do know the end of March is full of outdoor events whose coordinators are likely praying for good weather.

The League of Women Voters of Williamson County hosted a debate between the winners of Ireland's National Debate Championship and Middle Tennessee State University's award-winning Blue Raider debate team at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library on March 15.

Is it our lucky week or are there just a lot of St. Patrick’s day free events around here? In this week’s batch of free and cheap outings, the theme is definitely green. You’ll find an Irish Fest party over at the Grand Ole Opry lawn. The fam can head out to find some wee green ones at Warne…

Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival will return to Franklin’s Park at Harlinsdale Farm on Sept. 23 and 24 featuring headliners The Lumineers and Zach Bryan along with dozens of other musical acts.

Thompson Station’s FirstBank Amphitheater has announced their 2023 spring and summer concert lineup following the venue’s fall 2021 opening.

What do puppets, birds, Dr. Seuss and the Irish all have in common? We’re not sure exactly outside of that your family can catch each and every one of these things this week in and around Nashville.

The Nashville Lawn and Garden Show took place at The Fairgrounds Nashville Expo Center over the weekend, with awards being given to local businesses and gardeners in 12 different categories. 

The League of Women Voters of Williamson County will host a debate between the winners of Ireland's National Debate Championship and Middle Tennessee's award-winning Blue Raider debate team on March 15.

There are a lot of interesting events to pick from this week, but the biggest problem is that many of them are scheduled on the same day. You and yours will have to choose from a storytime at Parnassus Books in Green Hills, a free performance from the Nashville Opera, and some volunteer time…

The 21st District Recovery Court will host their first singer-songwriter night at The Franklin Theatre featuring country music legend and Williamson County resident Tim McGraw alongside fellow award-winning songwriters Tom Douglas and The Warren Brothers.

Each year during the last week of February, Tennessee Songwriters Week celebrates everything related to the craft of music writing in the Volunteer State. 

We’re in that part of the year where Mother Nature can’t quite decide what’s happening outside. Are we still in winter? Maybe. Luckily, we’ve had enough nice days out between the major dips in temps, and this list reflects choices to stay warm inside or to brave the outdoors and trust that t…

The Williamson County Homeless Alliance and Christ Community Church will host their "Together We Can" breakfast fundraiser on Monday, March 6. 

February is packed with interesting things to do with the family, despite the fact that the month is short on days. The Nashville Public Library is hosting its annual LEGO Contest, and the results will be up for a viewing this week. The whole crew can check out the library in Nolensville for…

With increasing sexual assaults and personal safety concerns rising across the Midstate, Nashville area women have a rare opportunity for training against violence this month with a global vigilance company this month.