The Factory at Franklin to Host Franklin’s Ultimate New Year’s Eve Celebration in Liberty Hall
Dance the Night Away to Live Music From The Smoking Section Band, Enjoy Gourmet Hors D’oeuvres and Dessert, Trivia, and a Midnight Champagne Toast to Ring in 2026
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (November 20, 2025) — The countdown to 2026 is officially on! General Admission tickets are now available for The Factory at Franklin’s ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring live music, elevated small plates and artisan desserts crafted in partnership with select restaurants inside The Factory, interactive trivia, and a midnight champagne toast inside Liberty Hall on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Headlining the evening is The Smoking Section Band, Nashville’s premier 17-piece party band known for powerhouse vocals, horn-driven soul, funk and nonstop energy. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable night of live entertainment, trivia hosted by Challenge Entertainment, and an elevated culinary experience featuring chef-inspired hors d’oeuvres from Edley’s Bar-B-Que and Slim + Husky’s, along with decadent desserts prepared by Saffire. A full cash bar will offer craft cocktails, wine, beer and festive holiday pours, capped off with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Open seating throughout the venue invites guests to mingle, dance and celebrate freely all night long.
The Smoking Section Band
“New Year’s Eve at The Factory has become a cherished tradition for many in our community, and this year we’re taking it to the next level,” said Claire Francis, Marketing Director of The Factory at Franklin. “We thought Franklin deserved a true New Year’s Eve celebration — complete with a big party band, festive atmosphere, and all the classic touches. From live music and dancing to the champagne toast at midnight, it will be an unforgettable way to welcome 2026 in style.”
The festivities will begin at 8 p.m. on December 31 and continue through 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $125 per person and are available for purchase now at factoryatfranklin.com. Don’t miss your chance to be part of The Factory’s biggest party of the year!
ABOUT THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN: The Factory at Franklin, a 270,000 square-feet historic landmark that once housed stove and mattress manufacturing, now serves as a premier travel destination, housing over 40 diverse businesses ranging from retail shops and restaurants to entertainment venues. Owned and operated by Holladay Properties, The Factory continues to honor Franklin’s industrial heritage while creating new memories for residents and visitors alike.
ABOUT THE SMOKING SECTION BAND: The Smoking Section Band is a 17-piece band made up of Nashville’s top studio musicians, united by their shared love of funk. Delivering a high-energy show unlike anything else in Music City, they bring to life the sounds of Earth, Wind &, Fire, Rufus, Chaka Khan, Tower of Power and more. Every performance is a guaranteed dance party, blending world-class musicianship with an irresistible groove.
