The Franklin Jazz Festival is a celebration of the American art form known as Jazz. Proudly presenting the best local, regional, and national talent. This event is made possible through the support of the local community and businesses. Beside live music, there are kids activities, vendors, food and fun. Come enjoy the 21st annual event. A portion of all profits of the Franklin Jazz Festival is proudly benefitting BrightStone and the Gear Foundation.
 Brightstone is a resource in the community providing job training and employment opportunities for adults who are developmentally disabled. BrightStone’s mission is to provide a comprehensive work, social support, and future residential community for adults with special needs, expanding their potential and helping them develop mentally, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. BrightStone gives an opportunity, a hope, and a future for adults who want to work and to be a contributing citizen.Visit www.brightstone.org for more information  The purpose of The GEAR Foundation is to equip hardworking people with disabilities to be successful participants in their communities. GEAR strives to provide individuals with disabilities, work experiences which will enable them to discover and develop their unique capabilities and potential, and to help them achieve the highest degree of independence and self respect.Visit www.thegearfoundation.org for more information This event is produced by  Zia Music Production, LLCZia Music Production has been in existence since 1988 providing music and entertainment for private events, conventions, and trade shows. In 1999, Zia moved on to coordinating all entertainment for numerous festivals as well as providing sound, staging and production. Zia strives to provide quality entertainment for the community while providing a positive work environment for the artists. |
