Christmas in Downtown Franklin, TN Main Street: A Holiday Celebration
Downtown Franklin at Christmas looks like a scene from a holiday movie. Strings of lights glow along Main Street, the Christmas tree shines in the Square, and historic storefronts are adorned with wreaths, garland, and window displays that stop people mid-stroll. For anyone planning a visit to Franklin during the holidays, this walkable stretch of downtown is festive, spirited, and truly one-of-a-kind.
Take a walk along Main Street and the nearby side streets, where the decorations continue from block to block. Pause in the Square for photos by the tree, peek into shop windows, and make a pass by The Franklin Theatre, one of downtown’s most recognizable landmarks.
Here, the holiday outing doesn’t end with the scenery, as downtown Franklin offers more than beautiful sights. It’s also one of the best places for holiday shopping, with locally owned stores that make gift browsing part of the fun. When it’s time to eat, pick a spot downtown or head a few minutes out for more local dining favorites around Franklin and Williamson County.
If you want to keep the cheer going, consider a winter staycation in Franklin so the night doesn’t have to end when the shops close. And if you time it right, you can build your visit around Dickens of a Christmas, Franklin’s signature holiday festival held in early December each year.
In Franklin, the holiday season shows off best downtown. Whether you’re shopping, dining, taking photos, or simply taking a walk under the lights, Main Street has that holiday feeling that makes Downtown Franklin a place people return to year after year.
Scroll through the photo gallery below for a closer look at downtown Franklin dressed up for the season.
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