By Dave and Mary

Westhaven, TN

Westhaven Porchfests

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Westhaven Porchfest has exceeded our expectations in every regard. Mary and I had a wonderful time listening to great music and seeing some wonderful porches we'll share with you.

What's a porchfest you ask? A porchfest is a neighborhood event. Musicians of various genre's play on front porches as neighbors take to the streets, spread blankets or sit on lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon outdoors.

Porchfests create a perfect environment for socializing and maintaining a sense of community.


Video: All About a Porchfest

Sights and scenes from our wonderful time at Westhaven Porchfest



A Day of Music on the Porches of Westhaven TN

Westhaven Porchfest June 2013
A day of live music on the porches of the Westhaven Community



Westhaven Porchfest June 2013


best ever porchfest at Westhaven in Franklin TN
Kids, families, strollers, lawn chairs, coolers, camera clicking - all for the love of their porchfest



Westhaven Porchfest June 2013
Intimate settings! Neighbors and the community bring chairs and enjoy the live music



Westhaven Porchfest June 2013
Rebecca Moreland's first time at Porchfest!



Porchfest Up Close and Personal




janet hattabaugh performing
Janet Hattabaugh Performs at Porchfest 2012



Located a few miles from downtown Franklin,TN., the Westhaven neighborhood went all out. Streets were filled with golf carts, families rode bikes while many walked their neighborhood to enjoy the music and each other. Of course, Mary and I had fun photographing the porches!


Westhaven Porchfest Musicians

We've included a small sample of the more than 50 performing artists that performed at Westhaven (along with a link if available where you can learn more about them).


kate schettler performing at westhaven porchfest
Singer/Song Writer Kate Schettler performs at Westhaven Porchfest



band angelica
Band Angelica



Singer Abigail Rose
Singer Sensation Abigail Rose



Lauren Jane and Rich Lehmann
Lauren Jane and Rich Lehmann



Vic and the Spoils
Vic and the Spoils



Music artist Carrie Moeller
Music Artist Carrie Moeller



lara landon
Singer Lara Landon



Blane Howard
Blane Howard



Analise Morelli
Analise Morelli, Jared Scott, Steve Dean



Concord Road
Concord Road



Mitch Reilly
Mitch Reilly



Porchfest Festivities, Folks, and Fun!

specatators at Westhaven Porchfest


Good eats at Porchfest
Good eats



Perfect place for a lemonade stand
Perfect lemonade stand location



Golf carts for porchfest
Traveling between porches in comfort



Traveling by bike at porchfest
Bikes work well, too



art fair
Art fair - a fun attraction



art fair
Folding chairs, golf carts, and music



family dog participates
"Sounds a little pitchy to me.."



Relaxing on chairs at Porchfest
Let's hear it for Porchfest!

Porchfest Front Porches

It wouldn't be a porchfest without the front porch. The Westhaven neighborhood is filled with curb appealing front porches - our dream come true!

Each is beautifully decorated and landscaped to almost perfection. It is fun just walking the streets and taking in the sights! Here are a few of our favorites for you to enjoy too. front porch with haint blue ceiling
Open front porch with a haint blue ceiling and our favorite porch furniture - rockers



Colorful landscaping in front of porch
Beautiful flowers, and outdoor fan, and Old Glory blowing in the breeze



hanging ferns and outdoor fan on porch
Hanging ferns and an outdoor fan complete with lighting



Brick porch and walkway with landscaping
Round front porch and brick walkway landscaped to perfection



front porch with outdoor fans
Colorful hanging baskets, column brackets, and outdoor
fans make this a comfy outdoor area



Porchfest Events

Porchfests began several years ago in Ithaca, NY. Since that time, porchfests have spread across the country and occur in cities like Cleveland (Larchmere neighborhood), Ohio; Belleville, Ontario (Canada); Napa, California; Somerville, Massachusetts; and now Franklin (Westhaven neighborhood), Tennessee. Learn more about the Westhaven neighborhood in Franklin TN. Their porchfest is really fun for the entire family. We had a blast!


On the way to the next porch


We know you will enjoy it as much as we did - see you at the next Porchfest!


Don't Go Yet, Enjoy the Herndon VA Porches

spring time front porch in Herndon VA
Spring time in Herndon VA
Our son and his family lived in wonderful Herndon, VA - not far from our nation's capital. We enjoyed strolling the streets there and seeing fine porches.


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