Franklin—The City of Franklin is excited to light up the square on Friday, December 4th, for the 2026 Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square, one of the best tree lighting events in Middle Tennessee!
Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and United Communications are the presenting sponsors for the 2026 Franklin Tree Lighting Ceremony. Integrated Production Solutions (IPS), based in Franklin, is the production team for this event and is also a sponsor. Williamson Health is offering another fun photo opportunity on the square!
Our headliner, Matthew West, has cemented his place as one of contemporary Christian music’s most prolific hitmakers. Yet the multi-talented, multi-decade powerhouse is not done. An Illinois native with RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications, five GRAMMY nominations, Billboard, K-LOVE, GMA and AMA awards, West has spent his career inspiring listeners to walk in faith and hope. West now leads his management company, Story House Collective, helping guide promising new artists to their full potential. Yet his personal creative drive remains as clear and vital as ever.
The Freedom Intermediate School choir, led by Director Candace Adams, will return this year to sing holiday favorites.
New this year, Ella Grace Fauver, a 7-year-old rising entertainer, singer, and social media personality, will debut her Christmas single, “2 Front Teeth.” With millions of views across social media, Ella is quickly making a name for herself in the entertainment industry.
For the third year, Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County will host their Christkindlmarkt at the Five Points Post Office from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. The event will feature music, craft booths and food trucks. This event celebrates the sister city relationship with Bad Soden, Germany.
The Shine Your Light singers from the Ray of Light Foundation will also provide caroling before and after the main stage performance. There will be kettle corn and hot beverages for sale on the Square. The Franklin Noon Rotary will hand out a limited number of free refreshments from the City of Franklin.
“We thank our partners who help us give this special gift to our community. This is one of our wonderful events that makes Franklin one of the best towns in the country, especially during the Christmas season,” said Mayor Ken Moore.
The Arts Council of Williamson County will also have the Art Crawl that night happening in many stores from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The festivities, including photos with Santa, begin at 6:00 p.m. on December 4th. Performances will start at 6:40 p.m. We expect to light the tree at 7:15 p.m.
For more details, visit www.franklintn.gov/treelighting.
