Local Living: 5 Things to Do This Week

1. Seniors Got Talent

seniors got talent

WHAT: Twelve Seniors will perform in the Big Show “Seniors Got Talent” on October 9 at The Franklin Theatre. The first place winner will receive $500 cash! Tickets are available for purchase through The Franklin Theatre for $20. Call (615) 538-2075 to reserve a seat.Learn more here.

This event is presented by Morning Pointe Senior Living Supporting Caregiver Education and Nursing Scholarships.

Learn more here.

WHEN: Tues, Oct 9, 7:00p

WHERE: Franklin Theatre, 416 Main St, Franklin

2. Twilight of the Gods presented by Blackbird Theater

Blackbird Theatre

WHAT: In a secretive Victorian manor, Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Annie Oakley, and Arthur Conan Doyle are among the nineteenth century luminaries locked in a battle of wits and ideologies with a killer in their midst, as their dream for a modern utopia turns into a Gothic nightmare. Laughter, thrill, excitement. You’ll experience it all with this entertaining production! (Some Mature Content)

Learn more here.

WHEN: Thursday, Oct 11 7pm; Friday, Oct 12 7pm, Saturday, Oct 13 7pm & Sunday, Oct 14 2:30pm

WHERE: Academy Park, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin

3. Mom and Me Book Reading & Cookie Decorating: Go Away Big Green Monster!

go away big green monster

WHAT: Join Sugar Drop for our monthly Mom & Me Gathering. This event is designed for moms with preschool aged children. This month we will be Go Away Big Green Monster. Guests will then be able to decorate a cookie to enjoy. All of the sprinkles and edibles are provided.

Cost: 15.00 for Mom and one child

Additional child: 7.50 – payment to be made at Sugar Drop the day of the event

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WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 9, 10:30am – 12:30pm

WHERE: Sugar Drop, 7020 Church St E, Suite 10, Brentwood

4. Hermitage Ghost Tours

hermitage ghost tours


WHAT: Explore the haunted side of history during the Hermitage Ghost Tours!

Follow your guide on an exciting ghost tour as they take you on a lantern-led voyage into The Hermitage mansion and to Jackson’s tomb while telling spooky stories about Battle of New Orleans, Andrew Jackson and the Bell Witch.

Ghost Tours run from September 21st through November 10th at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Please arrive early as tours will start right on time and we don’t want any souls left behind.

Tickets are $35 per adult. Only 25 tickets are sold for each tour.

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WHEN: Every week Wednesday through Saturday 7:30pm & 9:30pm

WHERE: Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, 4580 Rachels Lane, Nashville

5. Franklin Wine Festival

franklin wine festival

WHAT: A celebration of food and wine for every palate!

It’s the 14th annual Franklin Wine Festival, presented by Cool Springs Wines & Spirits and supported by Nissan

Stroll through the beautiful Factory at Franklin and enjoy live music on multiple stages, a silent auction, and crowning of the “King and Queen of the Vines”

All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters helping build bright futures of children in need

Learn more here.

WHEN: Friday, Oct 12, 7pm

WHERE: The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin