Arts & Culture: Summer 2025 Events

Need plans this summer? Here's a roundup of can't-miss

arts and culture events happening across Williamson County.

The Red Wheel at The Factory

Ongoing Dates

Turner Theater

factoryatfranklin.com

The Factory at Franklin is setting the stage to make musical history with The Red Wheel, an exclusive new songwriter series that brings audiences within arm's reach of the country’s most celebrated songwriters. This immersive experience transforms Turner Theater into an intimate sanctuary where music lovers can witness the raw emotion, creative genius and untold stories behind the songs that have defined American music, directly from the legendary hitmakers themselves. Named after Magic Chef's iconic "Red Wheel" oven regulator, the series pays homage to Franklin's industrial heritage while celebrating the precision and craftsmanship of songwriting. The Red Wheel features a custom-designed stage and reimagined seating arrangement that brings the audience closer than ever before in an intimate in-the-round style setting. The series offers genre-specific shows four days a week.

Downtown Art Crawl

July 11

Downtown Franklin & The Factory at Franklin

artscouncilwc.org

The first Friday of each month, the Franklin Art Crawl comes alive with dozens of artists dispersed throughout the thriving downtown area in businesses, churches and other locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This free event celebrates Williamson County’s local artists and provides both the novice and the art connoisseur an opportunity to view a wide variety of magnificent works, and perhaps even find that perfect piece art to enhance your home decor. Many of the sites serve complimentary refreshments during the evening, and some offer live music or art.

The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series

July 17

The Franklin Theatre

franklintheatre.com

The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series welcomes Justin Wilson, Ray Fulcher and Channing Wilson. Hit songs by these writers include: "When It Rains It Pours" by Luke Combs, "Even Though I'm Leaving" by Luke Combs, "Drunk Me" by Mitchell Tenpenny, "Whatcha Think of Country Now" by Morgan Wallen, "Momma's House" by Dustin Lynch, "Kiss You in the Morning" by Michael Ray, and more.

The Best of Broadway - Celebrating Broadway’s Greatest Musicals

July 19

The Franklin Theatre

franklintheatre.com

THE BEST OF BROADWAY celebrates Broadway’s Golden Age with songs from iconic musicals that include South Pacific, Oklahoma, Guys & Dolls, and West Side Story as well as Broadway’s more contemporary musical theatre hits including CATS, Miss Saigon, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Les Misérables and many others. The dramatic and alluring performances by award-winning artists will feature soaring solos and moving duets from many of Broadway’s most popular and successful musicals. If you love musical theatre and especially Broadway hits, you won’t want to miss The Best of Broadway!

Star Wars Under the Stars

July 8

Ascend Amphitheater

nashvillesymphony.org

This must-experience outdoor concert features the Nashville Symphony conducted by Nathan Aspinall performing John Williams'–and other composers'–iconic scores. It’s the memorable music from a galaxy far, far away featuring Star Wars selections from the entire film saga, including some of the most thrilling music ever written for movies. Highlights include the Star Wars Main Title, “The Phantom Menace Suite,” “The Rise of Skywalker: The Speeder Chase,” and so much more.

Want more ways to enjoy Williamson County? Visit YOURWilliamson.com/Calendar for the full list of upcoming events, and follow @YOURWilliamson on Instagram to stay in the know.