Franklin
Daily News
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Franklin. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nashville Ballet performed Paul Vasterling’s Swan Lake at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall this past weekend (featuring lead dancers Lily Saito and Colette Tilinski, and dancers James Lankford and Jorge Emilio Peña), drawing nearly sold-out audiences with live music from the Nashville Symphony. Williamson County Source
- ➤ On March 5, the 5th annual Downtown Franklin Association Awards at the historic Franklin Theatre honored local businesses across many categories; nearly 100 guests attended as host Mike Cruz and city leaders lauded the vital contributions of these enterprises. Williamson Herald
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Bluebird Cafe Spring Open House
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — The Bluebird Cafe — Free entry — Tour the iconic venue, snap a photo on stage, and shop for souvenirs with special discounts.
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Nashville Elvis Festival
March 19-22 — Liberty Hall — Check event page for pricing — Celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll at the ultimate Elvis tribute festival featuring top artists and special guests.
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Kids Arts Festival
10 AM – 2 PM — Bicentennial Park — Food available for purchase — A vibrant showcase of artistic talent where kids can explore painting, acting, singing, and more.
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Nashville Elvis Festival
11 AM – 10 PM — The Factory at Franklin — Free parking — Celebrate the music and legacy of Elvis with live performances and tribute artists at this premier event.
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Rachel Summers Concert
7-11 p.m. — Mockingbird Theater & Bar — Tickets available — Experience the captivating sounds of Rachel Summers in a vibrant venue.
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Foundation Development Specialist
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO A Philanthropists & Physicians Appreciation Event Monday, March 30th 5:30 pm–7:00 pm Boyer-Bryan West Tower Lobby In honor of the Physicians Leadership Council and the unveiling of the Williamson Health Donor Wall, presented by the Williamson Health Foundation. Light refreshments will be provided at this open-house style reception; we hope you can join us for an evening of appreciation and connection.
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Brentwood Easter Egg Hunt
2-3 p.m. — The John P. Holt Brentwood Library — Free entry — Enjoy festivities, photos with the Easter Bunny, and fun activities for kids.
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Willie Watson Live
7-10 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the unique vocals of Willie Watson in an intimate setting.
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Book Launch with Kevin Burrell and Aedan Peterson
6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Explore the new book 'Considering Sparrows' and celebrate the beauty of birds and their teachings.
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Harvey
7:30 p.m. — Pull-Tight Players — Tickets available — A comedic tale of an imaginary rabbit prompting a family mix-up and lessons of acceptance.
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