🐝 'Tis the Season

Greetings Franklin. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving last week.

I think it’s now fair game to start playing some Christmas music…

No judgment if you started playing it in November.


Highlights
🐝 Downtown Square Christmas Tree Lighting
🐝 Franklin Christmas Parade
🐝 Holiday Markets
 
Let’s get to it.

- Beau Burns

BUZZWORTHY NEWS

Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on The Square
The City of Franklin is excited to light up the square Friday, December 6th, for the 2024 Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square, one of the best tree lighting events in Middle Tennessee!  Free photos with Santa will be provided beginning at 6pm, with a Pet Friendly hour from 5-6pm.

The headliner, Matthew West, is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, ASCAP’s 2023 Golden Note Award recipient, and NSAI’s 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, K-LOVE Fan Awards, GMA Dove Awards and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. Dubbed “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” by Billboard, West has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications and notched 30 number one songs combined as an artist and songwriter. Opening for Matthew will be John-Mark McGaha. He is an acclaimed singer, actor, storyteller and multi-instrumentalist. The Freedom Intermediate School choir, led by Director Candace Adams will return this year to sing holiday favorites.

The Franklin Art Scene will also have the Art Crawl that night happening in many stores from 6-9pm. The Franklin Noon Rotary will hand out free refreshments from the City of Franklin. 

The festivities begin at 6pm. Performances will start at 6:40pm. The tree lighting will take place around 7:15pm.


Road Closures
Phase 3 of the Downtown Area/Lewisburg Avenue Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements project began yesterday. This phase focuses on the intersection of 5th Avenue and S. Margin Street, where crews will be replacing water and sanitary sewer lines. This phase is expected to take approximately 2 months. Here is a map of the closures


Franklin Christmas Parade
Winding through the heart of Historic Downtown Franklin, the Franklin Christmas Parade is a beloved community celebration of Christmas traditions and the magic of Main Street. For over 30 years, this cherished event has filled the streets of Franklin with holiday cheer, bringing joy to participants and spectators alike as we gather to celebrate the season and welcome Santa Claus to town.

This year, the theme is “Miracle on Main St.” — a tribute to the wonder and charm that makes Franklin’s Main Street so special during the holidays. The parade will highlight the historic beauty of our downtown while celebrating the warmth, spirit, and togetherness that define our community.

The Franklin Christmas Parade is always held on the first Saturday in December, following the City’s Christmas Tree lighting.

Join us on Saturday, December 7, at 1:00 PM for a magical holiday experience on Franklin’s Main Street!

2024 Franklin Christmas Parade Route – Spectators

HOLIDAY GUIDE

My wife, Ashley, put together a guide for the holiday season that was really well done. You can download it here.

Also, she put together a graphic on Instagram of December events in the area. You can check that out here.

Ashley is a realtor in Franklin. If you or anyone you know needs a realtor, she’s a good one.

EVENTS

Wednesday, December 4th
Westhaven 2024 Holiday Pop-Up
Holiday shopping with local artisans: food, crafts, & more
3 - 6pm, Magli Green Park (191 Front St)

The Factory Farmers Market
4 - 7:30pm, The Factory

Variety on Main - Holiday
7pm, The Franklin Theatre

Thursday, December 5th
Five Points Christmas Market
Over 40 local vendors, live holiday music, fire pits, and food trucks
4 - 7pm, 100 5th Ave N

Franklin Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
6pm and 8pm (also on Friday), Downtown Franklin

Studio Tenn Presents: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
7pm, Turner Theatre (check site for additional times)

Friday, December 6th
The Factory Farmers Market
4 - 8pm, The Factory at Franklin

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
6 - 9pm, Downtown Franklin

Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square
6 - 8:30pm, Downtown Franklin Square

Christmas Tree Lighting Afterparty with Karen Kingsbury
7:30pm, Landmark Booksellers

Saturday, December 7th
The Franklin Farmers Market
9am - 12pm, The Factory

Santa at The Factory
10am - 1pm, The Factory at Franklin

Santa Brunch at The Harpeth Hotel
An exclusive North Pole inspired brunch menu while the kids get to spend time with Santa
10am - 2pm (also on Sunday), 1799 at The Harpeth Hotel

The Franklin Christmas Parade
1pm, Downtown Franklin

7th Annual Christmas with the King: A Holiday Tribute to Elvis
3pm, 7:30pm (times at 3pm and 7:30pm on Sunday), The Franklin Theatre

The Leipers Fork Christmas Party
Pictures w/ Santa, Live Music, Food, Drinks
6:30 - 9:30pm, The Shops at Leipers Corner

Rabbit Room Theatre presents, A Christmas Carol
7:30pm, FSSD Performing Arts Center

Sunday, December 8th
Factory Farmers Market
12 - 3pm, The Factory

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans
12pm, Nissan Stadium

LIVE MUSIC

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