Puckett’s Restaurant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u00a0In 1998, entrepreneur Andy Marshall purchased Puckett’s, a small country market that first opened back in the 1950s. There, he began serving recipes that came straight from his own family\u2019s kitchens. In 2002, Andy added live music, a decision that transformed Puckett\u2019s into the world-famous restaurant and music venue it is today. Puckett’s<\/strong><\/a> now has six locations across Tennessee and a seventh in Alabama, where you can see performances from up-and-coming songwriters and performers. Franklin\u2019s location has hosted performances from Kelsea Ballerini, Wynn Varble, Priscilla Block, Don Schlitz, Brett Eldredge, Chris Janson, Joey & Rory, Maddie & Tae, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/api.coschedule.com\/apx\/dam\/da\/126129368\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFirstBank Amphitheater<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRick and Nancy McEachern bought an abandoned rock quarry back in 2014 and transformed the property into FirstBank Amphitheater<\/a><\/strong>, a boutique music venue in rural Thompson\u2019s Station that seats 7,500 people. Since opening in 2021, the venue has hosted world-class musicians ranging from Maren Morris and Willie Nelson to New Kids on the Block and Zach Bryan. Concertgoers park in fields and walk on nature trails to the amphitheater, creating a unique atmosphere you won\u2019t find at any Nashville concert. \u201cWhen the sun goes down, and the show begins, and there are hawks flying overhead, and the stars are out, and your favorite band comes on stage, and the crowd gives as much as the artist,\u201d says Nancy, \u201cthere\u2019s just nothing like a night here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/api.coschedule.com\/apx\/dam\/da\/126129657\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFox & Locke<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFox & Locke<\/strong><\/a> first opened its doors in the quaint village of Leiper\u2019s Fork back in 1947. After an ownership change, it became the original Puckett\u2019s Grocery & Restaurant and operated under that name for many years before returning to its original name in 2022. Today, Fox & Locke is known for its no-frills Southern fare and exciting music scene. Thursday open mic nights are a starting place for new talent as well as a spot to see local big-name performers unexpectedly turn up to belt out a few songs. Many of the big record labels will have scouts in the crowd on Thursday nights to hear the new talent. Notable names that have been discovered on the Fox & Locke stage are sisters Lennon & Maisy Stella, who went on to appear on the ABC\/CMT series\u00a0Nashville<\/em>\u00a0(2012\u20132018) and have since embarked on solo music careers of their own. Other notable artists who\u2019ve made surprise appearances on the Fox & Locke stage include Megadeath frontman Dave Mustain, Carrie Underwood, Wynonna Judd, Jason Isbell, Keb Mo, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/api.coschedule.com\/apx\/dam\/da\/126129778\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Franklin Theatre<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Franklin Theatre<\/a><\/strong> once was a popular Art Deco movie theater when it opened on Main Street back in 1937. In the early 2000s, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County bought and rehabilitated the theater. Three years and $8 million later, the theater reopened with a professional stage and state-of-the-art sound system and quickly became a favorite destination for movies, music, theater, and more. Music lovers adore the venue, both for the A-list performers it attracts (including Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, and many, many more) and for its more intimate feel compared to Nashville\u2019s mid-sized venues. You won\u2019t find a bad seat in the house!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/api.coschedule.com\/apx\/dam\/da\/126129377\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Legendary Kimbro\u2019s Pickin’ Parlor & Mockingbird Theater<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u00a0Just east of Franklin\u2019s Main Street sits a historic home that\u2019s been converted into a quirky music venue known as The Legendary Kimbro\u2019s Pickin’ Parlor<\/strong><\/a>. It opened back in 2005 and, since that time, has hosted hundreds of stellar musicians, including Leon Russell, Grace Bowers, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, John Prine, Vince Gill, and many more. Will Jordan, the venue’s owner,\u00a0says Kimbro’s is also a great spot to see artists and musicians on the rise: “We’ve got some guys that we think are probably on the cusp of getting so big that we probably won’t see them for a while. These are all friends of ours.”\u00a0In 2013, Kimbro\u2019s came in second behind Nashville\u2019s Ryman Auditorium as \u201cBest Live Music Venue\u201d in The Tennessean<\/em>\u2019s readers\u2019 poll, and second place behind The Bluebird in Nashville for \u201cBest Open Mic\u201d in the Nashville Scene\u2019<\/em>s readers\u2019 poll. Jordan also manages the\u00a0Mockingbird Theater<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Factory at Franklin, a newer, state-of-the-art music venue that hosts bands of all genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe next time you\u2019re planning a night on the town, be sure to look up who\u2019s playing in and around Franklin, or stop by a venue like Kimbro’s or Fox & Locke and cross your fingers that a major star will show up unannounced. It’s a regular occurrence, according to Will Jordan, who says that’s part of Franklin’s magic. “There’s a lot of people that want to keep their anonymity,” he explains, “and we are staunch protectors of that.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which music venue you choose, you\u2019re sure to find a unique performance you won\u2019t soon forget, thanks largely to locals like Rick & Nancy McEachern, who\u2019ve committed their careers to ensuring patrons have an incredible listening experience. \u201cOur heart is in it because if you do it right,\u201d McEachern explains, \u201cyou\u2019re going to make a memory that’s going to stick with people for the rest of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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FirstBank Amphitheater<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRick and Nancy McEachern bought an abandoned rock quarry back in 2014 and transformed the property into FirstBank Amphitheater<\/a><\/strong>, a boutique music venue in rural Thompson\u2019s Station that seats 7,500 people. Since opening in 2021, the venue has hosted world-class musicians ranging from Maren Morris and Willie Nelson to New Kids on the Block and Zach Bryan. Concertgoers park in fields and walk on nature trails to the amphitheater, creating a unique atmosphere you won\u2019t find at any Nashville concert. \u201cWhen the sun goes down, and the show begins, and there are hawks flying overhead, and the stars are out, and your favorite band comes on stage, and the crowd gives as much as the artist,\u201d says Nancy, \u201cthere\u2019s just nothing like a night here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFox & Locke<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFox & Locke<\/strong><\/a> first opened its doors in the quaint village of Leiper\u2019s Fork back in 1947. After an ownership change, it became the original Puckett\u2019s Grocery & Restaurant and operated under that name for many years before returning to its original name in 2022. Today, Fox & Locke is known for its no-frills Southern fare and exciting music scene. Thursday open mic nights are a starting place for new talent as well as a spot to see local big-name performers unexpectedly turn up to belt out a few songs. Many of the big record labels will have scouts in the crowd on Thursday nights to hear the new talent. Notable names that have been discovered on the Fox & Locke stage are sisters Lennon & Maisy Stella, who went on to appear on the ABC\/CMT series\u00a0Nashville<\/em>\u00a0(2012\u20132018) and have since embarked on solo music careers of their own. Other notable artists who\u2019ve made surprise appearances on the Fox & Locke stage include Megadeath frontman Dave Mustain, Carrie Underwood, Wynonna Judd, Jason Isbell, Keb Mo, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Franklin Theatre<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Franklin Theatre<\/a><\/strong> once was a popular Art Deco movie theater when it opened on Main Street back in 1937. In the early 2000s, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County bought and rehabilitated the theater. Three years and $8 million later, the theater reopened with a professional stage and state-of-the-art sound system and quickly became a favorite destination for movies, music, theater, and more. Music lovers adore the venue, both for the A-list performers it attracts (including Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, and many, many more) and for its more intimate feel compared to Nashville\u2019s mid-sized venues. You won\u2019t find a bad seat in the house!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Legendary Kimbro\u2019s Pickin’ Parlor & Mockingbird Theater<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u00a0Just east of Franklin\u2019s Main Street sits a historic home that\u2019s been converted into a quirky music venue known as The Legendary Kimbro\u2019s Pickin’ Parlor<\/strong><\/a>. It opened back in 2005 and, since that time, has hosted hundreds of stellar musicians, including Leon Russell, Grace Bowers, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, John Prine, Vince Gill, and many more. Will Jordan, the venue’s owner,\u00a0says Kimbro’s is also a great spot to see artists and musicians on the rise: “We’ve got some guys that we think are probably on the cusp of getting so big that we probably won’t see them for a while. These are all friends of ours.”\u00a0In 2013, Kimbro\u2019s came in second behind Nashville\u2019s Ryman Auditorium as \u201cBest Live Music Venue\u201d in The Tennessean<\/em>\u2019s readers\u2019 poll, and second place behind The Bluebird in Nashville for \u201cBest Open Mic\u201d in the Nashville Scene\u2019<\/em>s readers\u2019 poll. Jordan also manages the\u00a0Mockingbird Theater<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Factory at Franklin, a newer, state-of-the-art music venue that hosts bands of all genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe next time you\u2019re planning a night on the town, be sure to look up who\u2019s playing in and around Franklin, or stop by a venue like Kimbro’s or Fox & Locke and cross your fingers that a major star will show up unannounced. It’s a regular occurrence, according to Will Jordan, who says that’s part of Franklin’s magic. “There’s a lot of people that want to keep their anonymity,” he explains, “and we are staunch protectors of that.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which music venue you choose, you\u2019re sure to find a unique performance you won\u2019t soon forget, thanks largely to locals like Rick & Nancy McEachern, who\u2019ve committed their careers to ensuring patrons have an incredible listening experience. \u201cOur heart is in it because if you do it right,\u201d McEachern explains, \u201cyou\u2019re going to make a memory that’s going to stick with people for the rest of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Fox & Locke<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFox & Locke<\/strong><\/a> first opened its doors in the quaint village of Leiper\u2019s Fork back in 1947. After an ownership change, it became the original Puckett\u2019s Grocery & Restaurant and operated under that name for many years before returning to its original name in 2022. Today, Fox & Locke is known for its no-frills Southern fare and exciting music scene. Thursday open mic nights are a starting place for new talent as well as a spot to see local big-name performers unexpectedly turn up to belt out a few songs. Many of the big record labels will have scouts in the crowd on Thursday nights to hear the new talent. Notable names that have been discovered on the Fox & Locke stage are sisters Lennon & Maisy Stella, who went on to appear on the ABC\/CMT series\u00a0Nashville<\/em>\u00a0(2012\u20132018) and have since embarked on solo music careers of their own. Other notable artists who\u2019ve made surprise appearances on the Fox & Locke stage include Megadeath frontman Dave Mustain, Carrie Underwood, Wynonna Judd, Jason Isbell, Keb Mo, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Franklin Theatre<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Franklin Theatre<\/a><\/strong> once was a popular Art Deco movie theater when it opened on Main Street back in 1937. In the early 2000s, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County bought and rehabilitated the theater. Three years and $8 million later, the theater reopened with a professional stage and state-of-the-art sound system and quickly became a favorite destination for movies, music, theater, and more. Music lovers adore the venue, both for the A-list performers it attracts (including Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, and many, many more) and for its more intimate feel compared to Nashville\u2019s mid-sized venues. You won\u2019t find a bad seat in the house!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Legendary Kimbro\u2019s Pickin’ Parlor & Mockingbird Theater<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u00a0Just east of Franklin\u2019s Main Street sits a historic home that\u2019s been converted into a quirky music venue known as The Legendary Kimbro\u2019s Pickin’ Parlor<\/strong><\/a>. It opened back in 2005 and, since that time, has hosted hundreds of stellar musicians, including Leon Russell, Grace Bowers, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, John Prine, Vince Gill, and many more. Will Jordan, the venue’s owner,\u00a0says Kimbro’s is also a great spot to see artists and musicians on the rise: “We’ve got some guys that we think are probably on the cusp of getting so big that we probably won’t see them for a while. These are all friends of ours.”\u00a0In 2013, Kimbro\u2019s came in second behind Nashville\u2019s Ryman Auditorium as \u201cBest Live Music Venue\u201d in The Tennessean<\/em>\u2019s readers\u2019 poll, and second place behind The Bluebird in Nashville for \u201cBest Open Mic\u201d in the Nashville Scene\u2019<\/em>s readers\u2019 poll. Jordan also manages the\u00a0Mockingbird Theater<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Factory at Franklin, a newer, state-of-the-art music venue that hosts bands of all genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe next time you\u2019re planning a night on the town, be sure to look up who\u2019s playing in and around Franklin, or stop by a venue like Kimbro’s or Fox & Locke and cross your fingers that a major star will show up unannounced. It’s a regular occurrence, according to Will Jordan, who says that’s part of Franklin’s magic. “There’s a lot of people that want to keep their anonymity,” he explains, “and we are staunch protectors of that.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which music venue you choose, you\u2019re sure to find a unique performance you won\u2019t soon forget, thanks largely to locals like Rick & Nancy McEachern, who\u2019ve committed their careers to ensuring patrons have an incredible listening experience. \u201cOur heart is in it because if you do it right,\u201d McEachern explains, \u201cyou\u2019re going to make a memory that’s going to stick with people for the rest of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The Franklin Theatre<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Franklin Theatre<\/a><\/strong> once was a popular Art Deco movie theater when it opened on Main Street back in 1937. In the early 2000s, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County bought and rehabilitated the theater. Three years and $8 million later, the theater reopened with a professional stage and state-of-the-art sound system and quickly became a favorite destination for movies, music, theater, and more. Music lovers adore the venue, both for the A-list performers it attracts (including Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, and many, many more) and for its more intimate feel compared to Nashville\u2019s mid-sized venues. You won\u2019t find a bad seat in the house!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Legendary Kimbro\u2019s Pickin’ Parlor & Mockingbird Theater<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u00a0Just east of Franklin\u2019s Main Street sits a historic home that\u2019s been converted into a quirky music venue known as The Legendary Kimbro\u2019s Pickin’ Parlor<\/strong><\/a>. It opened back in 2005 and, since that time, has hosted hundreds of stellar musicians, including Leon Russell, Grace Bowers, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, John Prine, Vince Gill, and many more. Will Jordan, the venue’s owner,\u00a0says Kimbro’s is also a great spot to see artists and musicians on the rise: “We’ve got some guys that we think are probably on the cusp of getting so big that we probably won’t see them for a while. These are all friends of ours.”\u00a0In 2013, Kimbro\u2019s came in second behind Nashville\u2019s Ryman Auditorium as \u201cBest Live Music Venue\u201d in The Tennessean<\/em>\u2019s readers\u2019 poll, and second place behind The Bluebird in Nashville for \u201cBest Open Mic\u201d in the Nashville Scene\u2019<\/em>s readers\u2019 poll. Jordan also manages the\u00a0Mockingbird Theater<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Factory at Franklin, a newer, state-of-the-art music venue that hosts bands of all genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe next time you\u2019re planning a night on the town, be sure to look up who\u2019s playing in and around Franklin, or stop by a venue like Kimbro’s or Fox & Locke and cross your fingers that a major star will show up unannounced. It’s a regular occurrence, according to Will Jordan, who says that’s part of Franklin’s magic. “There’s a lot of people that want to keep their anonymity,” he explains, “and we are staunch protectors of that.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which music venue you choose, you\u2019re sure to find a unique performance you won\u2019t soon forget, thanks largely to locals like Rick & Nancy McEachern, who\u2019ve committed their careers to ensuring patrons have an incredible listening experience. \u201cOur heart is in it because if you do it right,\u201d McEachern explains, \u201cyou\u2019re going to make a memory that’s going to stick with people for the rest of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The Legendary Kimbro\u2019s Pickin’ Parlor & Mockingbird Theater<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\u00a0Just east of Franklin\u2019s Main Street sits a historic home that\u2019s been converted into a quirky music venue known as The Legendary Kimbro\u2019s Pickin’ Parlor<\/strong><\/a>. It opened back in 2005 and, since that time, has hosted hundreds of stellar musicians, including Leon Russell, Grace Bowers, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, John Prine, Vince Gill, and many more. Will Jordan, the venue’s owner,\u00a0says Kimbro’s is also a great spot to see artists and musicians on the rise: “We’ve got some guys that we think are probably on the cusp of getting so big that we probably won’t see them for a while. These are all friends of ours.”\u00a0In 2013, Kimbro\u2019s came in second behind Nashville\u2019s Ryman Auditorium as \u201cBest Live Music Venue\u201d in The Tennessean<\/em>\u2019s readers\u2019 poll, and second place behind The Bluebird in Nashville for \u201cBest Open Mic\u201d in the Nashville Scene\u2019<\/em>s readers\u2019 poll. Jordan also manages the\u00a0Mockingbird Theater<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Factory at Franklin, a newer, state-of-the-art music venue that hosts bands of all genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe next time you\u2019re planning a night on the town, be sure to look up who\u2019s playing in and around Franklin, or stop by a venue like Kimbro’s or Fox & Locke and cross your fingers that a major star will show up unannounced. It’s a regular occurrence, according to Will Jordan, who says that’s part of Franklin’s magic. “There’s a lot of people that want to keep their anonymity,” he explains, “and we are staunch protectors of that.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which music venue you choose, you\u2019re sure to find a unique performance you won\u2019t soon forget, thanks largely to locals like Rick & Nancy McEachern, who\u2019ve committed their careers to ensuring patrons have an incredible listening experience. \u201cOur heart is in it because if you do it right,\u201d McEachern explains, \u201cyou\u2019re going to make a memory that’s going to stick with people for the rest of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The next time you\u2019re planning a night on the town, be sure to look up who\u2019s playing in and around Franklin, or stop by a venue like Kimbro’s or Fox & Locke and cross your fingers that a major star will show up unannounced. It’s a regular occurrence, according to Will Jordan, who says that’s part of Franklin’s magic. “There’s a lot of people that want to keep their anonymity,” he explains, “and we are staunch protectors of that.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which music venue you choose, you\u2019re sure to find a unique performance you won\u2019t soon forget, thanks largely to locals like Rick & Nancy McEachern, who\u2019ve committed their careers to ensuring patrons have an incredible listening experience. \u201cOur heart is in it because if you do it right,\u201d McEachern explains, \u201cyou\u2019re going to make a memory that’s going to stick with people for the rest of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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