The Red Wheel Franklin

09/17/2025

That’s a wrap on an incredible season at The Red Wheel at The Factory! Our inaugural series brought together music lovers, locals, and cultural enthusiasts for evenings filled with heartfelt connection, soulful storytelling, and timeless melodies.

We are grateful to the talented songwriters who shared their passion and creativity on our stage.

To everyone who joined us, thank you for making this first season truly special.
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09/05/2025

The incredible final show of the The Red Wheel is this Sunday, September 7th at 6 PM! We're excited for an unforgettable, sold-out evening filled with inspiring teaching from Kristi McLelland and soul-stirring worship led by the talented Laura Cooksey!

09/04/2025

This is it!! The FINAL weekend of The Red Wheel at The Factory at Franklin! Join us Friday & Saturday for unforgettable shows featuring some of Nashville’s finest songwriters and performers. Tickets are going fast, so grab yours NOW before they’re gone!
Friday, September 5th, 7:00 PM
Zach Kale: "I Hope"(Gabby Barrett), "Grow Old" (Florida Georgia Line), "Live With"(Keith Urban), "Good Times Roll"(Jimmie Allen, Nelly)
Justin Wilson: “Whatcha Think About Country Now” (M. Wallen), “Kiss You in the Morning” (Michael. Ray), “Momma’s House” (Dustin Lynch)
Chris Destefano: “Good Girl" & "Something in The Water" (Carrie Underwood), "Kick The Dust Up" (Luke Brian), "From The Ground Up" (Dan + Shay)
Saturday, September 6th, 7:00 PM
Matt Alderman: "You Ain't Here to Kiss Me" (Brett Young) "Nobody" & "Can't Have Mine" (Dylan Scott), "Good Company" (Jake Owen), "You Shouldn't Have To " (Nate Smith)
Michael Lisenby: "The Prayer", "Battle Cry", & "Ole, 45" (Michael Lisenby)
Ben Williams: “Narcissist” (Avery Anna), “Lucky”, “I’m Not Pretty” and “Tennessee Orange” (Megan Moroney)

08/29/2025

Only TWO weekends left of The Red Wheel!! Check out our incredible line up for Saturday, August 30th. Both shows will be unforgettable, with some of Nashville's best Songwriters! Tickets are almost sold out, so buy yours NOW!!
6:00 PM
Channing Wilson - “She Got the Best of Me” (Luke Combs), “Get That Man a Beer” (Riley Green), “Pain Killer” (Warren Zeiders).
James Otto - “In Color” (Jamey Johnson), “No Hurry” (Zac Brown Band), “Holdin' Her” (Chris Janson).
Rob Snyder - “Growin' Up and Gettin' Old” & “Dear Today” (Luke Combs), “Devil You Know” (Tim Montana).
8:30 PM
Rhett Akins - “Honey Bee” & “Boys 'Round Here” (Blake Shelton), “I Don’t Want This Night to End” (Luke Bryan).
Jessi Alexander - “The Climb” (Miley Cyrus), “Drink on It” (Blake Shelton), “I Drive Your Truck” (Lee Brice).
Warren Brothers - “If You’re Reading This” (Tim McGraw), “Red Solo Cup” (Toby Keith), “Little Bit of Everything” (Keith Urban).

08/27/2025

Discover the songwriters behind your favorite hits!
Swipe to check out who’s hitting The Red Wheel stage this Friday, August 29th at 7pm!
Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night of music and inspiration.
Filmore - “First Rodeo” (Cooper Alan feat. Filmore & Seth Ennis), “Good Riddance” (Levi Hummon feat. Filmore & YA'BOYZ), “Dear Mom” (CreatiVets feat. Filmore).
CJ Solar - “Blue Bandana” (Jerrod Niemann), “Up Down” (Morgan Wallen), “Some Girls” (Jameson Rodgers).
Rick Huckaby - “Beer with Jesus” (Thomas Rhett), “Sawdust on Her Halo” (Tracy Lawrence), “Muddy Water” (Trace Adkins).

08/22/2025

Come join us for a memorable evening of music this Saturday, August 23rd! Enjoy two spectacular shows spotlighting some of Nashville’s top songwriters!
6:00 PM
Tony Arata - “The Dance” (Garth Brooks), “I’m Holding My Own” (Lee Roy Parnell), and “Dreaming With My Eyes Open” (Clay Walker).
Don Sampson - “Waitin’ On a Woman” (Brad Paisley), “Midnight in Montgomery” (Alan Jackson), and “Tough Little Boys” (Gary Allan).
Monty Holmes - “I Know She Still Loves Me” (George Strait), “Troubadour” (George Strait), and “Never Again, Again” (Lee Ann Womack).
8:30 PM
Jamie O’Neal - “How Far” (Martina McBride), “I’m Not Gonna Do Anything Without You” (Mark Wills featuring Jamie O’Neal), and “There Is No Arizona” (Jamie O’Neal).
Carolyn Dawn Johnson - “Bring On the Rain” (Jo Dee Messina), “Single White Female” (Chely Wright), and “Downtime” (Jo Dee Messina).
Jamie Floyd - “I Would’ve Loved You” (Jake Hoot featuring Kelly Clarkson), “Anything But Love” (Ingrid Andress), and “The Blade” (Ashley Monroe).

08/21/2025

We love WKRN News 2 LocalOn2! Huge thanks for having us on to share about our phenomenal songwriter series. 🎶 Just three weekends left to experience the magic and hear the souls behind the songs you love!

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08/21/2025

Get ready for a night of incredible music at The Red Wheel this Friday, August 22nd at 7pm! Come hear the stories behind these iconic songs straight from the songwriters who brought them to life!
Rafe Van Hoy - “Golden Ring” (George Jones & Tammy Wynette), “I’m Only in It For The Love” (John Conlee), and “Baby I Lied” (Deborah Allen).
Pat Alger - “What She's Doing Now” (Garth Brooks), “Like We Never Had a Broken Heart” (Trisha Yearwood), and “The Thunder Rolls” (Garth Brooks).
Lance Cowan - “One More Chance” (Lance Cowan), “More or Less” (Lance Cowan), and “Against the Grain” (Lance Cowan).

08/14/2025

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music at The Red Wheel this Saturday, August 16th! Come enjoy two spectacular shows spotlighting some of Nashville’s top songwriters!
6:00 PM
Steve Moakler - “Riser” (Dierks Bentley), “Surefire Feeling” (Jake Owen), and “I Ain’t Sayin’” (Jordan Davis).
Neil Medley - “Made For You” (Jake Owen), “Country Song Came On” (Luke Bryan), and “House Again” (Hudson Westbrook).
Brinley Addington - “Chasing After You” (Ryan Hurd & Maren Morris), “Burn ‘Em All” (Kameron Marlowe), and “Stargazing” (Darius Rucker).
8:30 PM
Adam Sanders - “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey” (Cole Swindell), “Hell of a Night” (Dustin Lynch), and “Out Like That” (Luke Bryan).
Jordan Walker - “When It Rains It Pours” (Luke Combs), “Till Tomorrow” (Walker McGuire), and “Backseat Driver” (Kane Brown).
Adam Craig - “Close Your Eyes” (Parmalee), “Take It Like a Man” (Cody Johnson), and “Church Pew or Bar Stool” (Jason Aldean).

08/13/2025

Gear up for an unforgettable night of music at The Red Wheel this Friday, August 15th at 7pm! Come hear the stories behind these iconic songs straight from the songwriters who brought them to life!
Allison Veltz Cruz - “Let Your Boys Be Country” (Jason Aldean), “Prayed for You” (Matt Stell), and “Somebody Like That” (Tenille Arts).
Mark Irwin - “Here in the Real World” (Alan Jackson), “Highway Don’t Care” (Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift), and “Neon Light” (Blake Shelton).
Victoria Shaw - “The River” (Garth Brooks), and “Nobody Wants to Be Lonely” (Ricky Martin & Christina Aguilera).

08/06/2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music at The Red Wheel this Saturday, August 9th! Join us for two incredible shows featuring some of Nashville's finest songwriters!
6:00 PM
Bryan Simpson - “Thought About You” (Tim McGraw), “Everything She Ain’t” (Hailey Whitters), and “Yeah” (Joe Nichols).
Ronnie Bowman - “It’s Getting Better All the Time” (Brooks & Dunn), “Never Wanted Nothing More” (Kenny Chesney), and “Outlaw State of Mind” (Chris Stapleton).
Steve Bogard - “Carrying Your Love with Me” (George Strait), “There’s No Way” (Alabama), “Do Right By Me” (Reba McEntire), and “Can’t Tell Me Nothin’” (Travis Tritt).
8:30 PM
Shane Minor - “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” & “Live a Little” (Kenny Chesney), “International Harvester” (Craig Morgan), “Chillin’ It” (Cole Swindell), and “Close Your Eyes” (Parmalee).
Bobby Pinson - “Some of It” (Eric Church), “Burning Man” (Dierks Bentley), and “Rearview Town” (Jason Aldean).
Mitch Oglesby - “Done” (Chris Janson) and “Country On” (Luke Bryan), and“All I Need Is You” (Chris Janson).

08/05/2025

Discover the songwriters behind your favorite hits!
Swipe to check out who’s hitting The Red Wheel stage this Friday, August 8!
Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night of music and inspiration.
Friday, August 8
6 PM
Tommy Sims: “Change the World” – Eric Clapton, "Lost in You" – Garth Brooks, etc. Stay tuned for special guest reveals!
8:30 PM
Wil Nance: “She’s Everything” – Brad Paisley, “Round About Way” – George Strait, “Everything’s A Thing” – Craig Morgan, “Hard To Say Hello” – Brad Paisley
Brian White: “Watching You” – Rodney Atkins, "Blame It on You" – Jason Aldean, "Holding Out Hope to You" – Michael English
Karyn Williams: “He’s Already There” – Darin & Brooke Aldridge, "Only You" & “Banner” – From Only You