Fleet Feet Nashville, the premier local running specialty shop, is celebrating the grand opening of its sixth Nashville area location at 545 Cool Springs Blvd., in Franklin, Tennessee. The store will hold several promotions, including vendor giveaways and free gifts with purchase.

Owner Christi Beth Adams will be in attendance to share remarks about the brand’s ongoing expansion. The first 50 customers in the store will also receive a specialty gift. Photo opportunities will be available.

In addition to Saturday’s grand opening events, Fleet Feet Nashville will host a Festive 5k Run and Walk benefiting Operation Christmas Child. Attendees can bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift card in the $10 – $25 range to donate to Operation Christmas Child and earn a raffle ticket for every gift they donate. Fleet Feet will raffle off two new pairs of ASICS shoes and other goodies. Cookies and hot cocoa will be available after the race. Dozens of attendees will run the streets in Santa suits and Menorah headbands.

Founded in 1976, Fleet Feet is the largest franchisor of locally owned and operated running specialty stores with 248 locations in 40 states and a national headquarters in Carrboro, N.C. Committed to offering personalized outfitting, robust training programs and rewards, community support and outreach and 24 / 7 brand access at fleetfeet.com, each Fleet Feet location serves walkers, runners and fitness enthusiasts based on the belief that RUNNING CHANGES EVERYTHING®. Stay inspired, motivated and connected at Fleet Feet.