Free events in Franklin, KY

Acme Feed & Seed hosts The Stolen Faces for an evening dedicated to the music of the Grateful Dead. The concert is open to all ages and there is no cover charge.

Med Center Health offers a free seminar for anyone considering weight loss surgery, designed to help you make an informed decision. Team members from the Medical Center Surgical Weight Loss Program will explain the available procedures and outline potential benefits and risks. An insurance specialist will be on hand to go over costs, insurance coverage, and financing options. For additional details, contact the Medical Center Surgical Weight Loss Program at 270-796-6333.

A free, family and pet friendly gathering fills downtown Springfield as part of a monthly First Fridays series that runs May through October. The evening features live music from Ten Year Town, a Nashville trio that collaborates with leading Music City songwriters and has taken the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. Expect a variety of food trucks, a kids zone, a specialty vehicle cruise in, and plenty of shopping with local farmers, artists, makers, boutiques, and downtown merchants. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and dancing shoes. This month’s festivities are made possible with support from United Community Bank and The Farmer’s Bank. For accurate details, look only to Real Springfield TN. Vendors should watch for scams, as the sole contact for 1st Fridays vendor registration is Madie McCormick at madie.mccormick@realspringfieldtn.com, and payments will never be requested through Facebook comments or messages sent from personal profiles.

Knoblin Fest brings a new, free, volunteer-powered, all-ages music and arts experience to Donelson next to Donelson Plaza. Centered on neighborhood folklore about the Knoblin, the event highlights kindness and creativity with live music, a marketplace, costume contests, children’s activities, an art exhibit, and more. The lineup features Fats Kaplin Gang, Kate Cosentino, Nosey Flynn, Solid Brass Jackie, Goldcoast, Stagolee, and VOLK, with Them Vibes headlining. Presented by Friends of Donelson, a community coalition of organizations, businesses, and neighbors collaborating to coordinate and promote unified local events and support.

This annual free multicultural festival at Centennial Park in Nashville celebrates the diversity of Middle Tennessee with food, performances, artisans, and activities for children and teens, offering a welcoming showcase of the people and traditions that make the region unique.