Second-Annual Holiday Event Brings Music and Festive Cheer to The Factory at Franklin

FRANKLIN, TENN. — The Circle of Giving, The Factory at Franklin’s non-profit arm, invites the community to celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the second-annual “ A Franklin Christmas,” presented by The Circle of Giving with Steven Curtis Chapman & Friends, on Monday, Dec. 14, 2026, at Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin. Tickets are available for purchase online.

The event promises to be an unforgettable night, as Franklin’s own five-time GRAMMY -winning musician Steven Curtis Chapman celebrates the joy and wonder of the Christmas season right here in his own hometown.

“There’s something really special about coming home to perform during the Christmas season,” said Chapman. “I couldn’t be more excited for this year’s show, and it always feels like a full-circle moment to step on stage in my hometown and support the community that’s always supported myfamily and me.”

Event doors open at 6:15 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. VIP tickets are $125 and include premium seating with hors d’oeuvres and libations, plus a photo opportunity with Chapman before the show. Second-tier seating is $75, and general admission tickets are $50.

Atmos Energy and The Miller Charitable Foundation are the event’s presenting sponsors, and their generous support helps make this festive celebration possible. Sponsorship opportunities are available for those looking to support the event and gain exclusive access and recognition; for more information, visit our website event page.

Proceeds from the event will support The Circle of Giving’s ongoing work with three local non-profit partners: Brightstone, which supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Friends of Williamson County Animal Center, which supports animals’ lives while in the shelter’s care; and Show Hope, Chapman’s non-profit that cares for orphans and helps reduce adoption barriers.

The concert will take place in Liberty Hall, located at 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064. Guests are encouraged to reserve tickets early, as seating is limited.

To learn more about the event and The Circle of Giving, visit carouselofdreams.com or search for The Carousel of Dreams on Instagram and Facebook.

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