🐝 PumpkinFest

Happy Friday Franklin! We are almost to the midway point of fall.

There are plenty of options this weekend for some great fall activities.

Highlights
🐝 PumpkinFest
🐝 Saffire Reopens
🐝 Private Rentals at The Factory
 
Let’s get to it.

- Beau Burns

BUZZWORTHY NEWS

PumpkinFest
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 39th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival that returns this Saturday. With more than 115,000 people in attendance in 2023, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages.

Join us for a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts & crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items.

Featuring:

• 30+ Food & Beverage Vendors

• 140+ Arts & Crafts Vendors

• KidZone presented by Hope UC Nashville

• Acoustic Stage

• Main Stage Entertainment presented by Nissan

• Pumpkin Experience presented by Allied Global Marketing

• Whiskey Lounge by Leipers Fork Distillery

• Beer Garden by Bavarian Bierhaus

• Pet & People Costume Contests presented by JacksonⓇ

• Autumn Alley

Saffire Reopens in The Factory
After nearly seven years, Saffire reopened its doors on Tuesday at a new location inside The Factory at Franklin. A go-to gem for nearly 17 years, Saffire has come full circle with its reopening by embracing its culinary roots.

Celebrated chef and restaurateur Tom Morales originally opened Saffire in 2001 with the combined goals of bringing elevated and accessible cuisine to Williamson County and providing a reliable base of operations for his movie catering business, TomKats Hospitality.

Saffire ended its 16-year run in January 2018, allowing Morales and his team to focus on several new restaurant ventures, including ACME Feed and Seed, The Southern Steak & Oyster, Southernaire Market and Deli, and The Loveless Cafe.

Returning menu items include the house-smoked prime rib, beef tenderloin and bleu cheese biscuit, chili peach-glazed pork chop, and raw oyster bar.

Highlights among the menu’s newest selections include seared halibut with lemon-smoked feta grits and wood-fired filet mignon.

One of Saffire’s most iconic elements, a 300-year-old bar carved out of solid wood, has been carefully preserved over the years and will resume its service as both a vibrant social venue and a well-worn symbol of the restaurant’s rich hospitality tradition.

Live music, another Saffire hallmark, will enjoy a reprise in the coming weeks featuring a baby grand piano, including plans to host jazz ensemble performances in the restaurant’s spacious outdoor seating area near The Factory’s historic water tower.

To book a reservation online, visit Saffire’s website at saffirerestaurant.com.


Private Balcony Movie Experience at The Franklin Theatre
Celebrate the season with an unforgettable movie night for up to 40 guests. Enjoy classic holiday films like Elf, The Polar Express, Home Alone, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, It's A Wonderful Life and more from the comfort of your exclusive private balcony.

Package Includes:
- Tickets for 40 Guests: Gather your friends, family, or coworkers for a festive evening.
- Complimentary Popcorn & Sodas: Enjoy delicious snacks as you settle in for the show.
- Upstairs Lounge: Take a break and relax before or after the movie in our cozy lounge area overlooking Main Street and the Franklin Theatre Marquee. Perfect spot to host a pre-movie dinner or charcuterie (you bring your own)- treat your customers, clients, friends, family, birthday party, holiday event, get creative.
- Bring Your Own Food: Make it a party and bring your favorite holiday treats to share.

Create lasting memories this holiday season in a cozy and festive atmosphere. Book your private balcony now and let the holiday cheer begin!

https://tinyurl.com/HolidayMovieBalconies more for information

EVENTS

Friday, October 25th
Leiper’s Fork Cigar Night
6 - 9pm, Leiper’s Fork Distillery


Saturday, October 26th
The Franklin Farmers Market
8am - 12pm, The Factory

Guided Fall Color Hike
9:30am, Owl’s Hill

39th Annual PumpkinFest 2024
10am - 6pm, Downtown Franklin

Skeleton Gala - Masquerade Ball
6pm, Liberty Hall in The Factory

Tombstone Tales - Franklin Walking Tours
7 - 9pm

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Nashville Predators
7pm, Bridgestone Arena

Scream Movie
11:59pm, The Franklin Theatre


Sunday, October 27th
Tea by Southall
11am - 1:15pm, Southall

Factory Sunday Farmers Market
12 - 3pm, The Factory

11th Annual ForkFest 2024
3pm, Leiper’s Fork

Franklin Witches Ride
3pm, Westhaven, Tollgate, & Sullivan Farms

The Nightmare Before Christmas
4pm & 7pm, The Franklin Theatre

LIVE MUSIC

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