Tiki Night Happy Hour
2023-12-06 12:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-13 12:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Tiki Night Happy Hour at The Skylight Bar (weekly on Wednesdays)
Wear a Hawaiian shirt and enjoy happy hour pricing every Wednesday at The Skylight Bar, located in downtown Franklin, inside The Factory at Franklin!

A Tuna Christmas
2023-12-06 19:30 - 2023-12-10 14:30, 2023-12-13 19:30 - 2023-12-16 19:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A Tuna Christmas
Dec. 1-16
Written by Ed Howard, Jaston Williams, and Joe Sears
Directed by Cindy Davis Massey
This sidesplitting comedy is set in Tuna, Texas – the “third smallest” town in the state. Tuna resident Vera Carp has won the town’s annual Christmas Yard Display Contest 14 years in a row. There is a twist this year: an unknown community member has set out to throw the beloved contest into utter turmoil. Could Vera’s winning streak be endangered? You’ll fall in love with such characters as Arles Struvie and Thurston Wheelis (two well-loved disc jockeys at OKKK, the local radio station), Vera Carp (town snob and acting president of the Smut-Snatchers club), and Inita Goodwin (a waitress at the Tasty Crème). Oh, and there’s a catch: two men play the entire cast of over 20 eccentric characters of both genders and various ages. Join us for this holiday classic, and be ready to laugh! Merry Christmas!
A Tuna Christmas is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc
Tickets go on sale on the Monday 11 days prior to each show’s opening.

Young Original Holiday Show
2023-12-07 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Young Original Holiday Show – The Franklin Theatre
Young Original is a 5-piece acoustic band with a passion for breathing new life into classic American music. Since forming in 2022, they’ve delighted audiences across the midwest with their riveting live shows, and dynamic performance videos that have racked up millions of views online. The band features a striking combination of incredible instrumental mastery (on the piano, guitar, mandolin, dobro, accordion and cello) and equally stunning vocal harmonies.

Franklin Holiday Spirits Cocktail Festival
2023-12-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for a Holly, Jolly Cocktail Festival in Franklin, Tennessee! Stroll through The Factory at Franklin sipping festive cocktails, jingling along to holiday tunes, and visiting the big man in red himself!
Each ticket to the Holiday Spirits Cocktail Festival includes 12 sample-sized signature cocktails. Food and full-sized drinks will be available for purchase as well. This event supports TennGreen, so every sip gets you closer to the nice list.
Holiday Spirits Cocktail Festival is a 21+ event only.

Jamie O'Neal + Ty Herndon: Merry Christmas Baby - The Holiday Show
2023-12-08 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Jamie O’Neal + Ty Herndon: Merry Christmas Baby – The Holiday Show – The Franklin Theatre
Jamie O’Neal is a Platinum-selling 4 x Grammy nominated country singer-songwriter who became a household name in 2001 with her back-to-back #1 singles, “There Is No Arizona” and “When I Think About Angels.” With multiple hits that followed, including “Shiver”, “Trying To Find Atlantis” and”Somebody’s Hero,” Jamie’s career caught fire. She earned numerous accolades including an ACM award, Billboard Award, CMA nominations along with Grammy nominations. O’Neal has appeared on The Tonight Show, David Letterman, Emeril cooking show, Craig Kilborn and numerous other national tv shows.
Ty Herndon has lived a life and career of extreme highs and lows and for the first time brings his full journey from darkness to light and back again to his music with JACOB, a new album of highly personal songs touching on themes ranging from addiction, recovery, and mental fitness to lost love, self-discovery and personal freedom. Herndon burst onto the country music scene and made his chart debut in 1995 with “What Mattered Most,” which became his first No. 1 song and garnered a Song of the Year award (Music Row Magazine). It was also the title track to his first album, which debuted on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and had the biggest first-week shipment in the history of Epic Records Nashville.

The Franklin Farmers Market
2023-12-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Franklin Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Franklin Farmers Market is a True Tennessee Farmers Market!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market in downtown Franklin, TN. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.
The non-profit FFM believes that local family farms can remain successful with support from the market to stay productive. Productive family farms are important to both the economic and environmental structures of Middle Tennessee communities and the Franklin Farmers Market is working to ensure the future of farming in Tennessee.
Artisans
While the Franklin Farmers Market is the home of real farmers, it is also the place for eclectic offerings from local artists and craftsmen. Come out to the market and meet Middle Tennessee’s best artisans who specialize in such crafts as original photography and paintings, hand turned woodwork, one of a kind pottery and handcrafted jewelry. It’s a diverse mix of local artisans, making the Franklin Farmers Market the spot for unique artworks, crafts and gifts.
Events and Festivals
The Franklin Farmers Market holds many events and festivals throughout the year, too! Their Pardoning of the Turkey event is a family favorite event! Another family favorite event is when Santa visits the market each December! The Franklin Strawberry Festival offers a lot of strawberries, of course! You will also find fun activities and games for kids and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat! The festival is great fun for all ages! The Tomato Festival celebrates summer’s favorite veggie with heirloom tomato tastings, plus a lot of fun games for the kids! The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a fun day for the whole family, too! Enjoy games for kids and adults, including the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. There will also be wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon to enjoy!

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday

The Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market. The summer season of the market is May through October every Saturday 8am – 1pm. The winter season of the market is November through April with hours of 9am – 12noon.

Miracle on 34th Street
2023-12-09 10:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Miracle on 34th Street – The Franklin Theatre
After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy’s, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article. When his sanity is questioned, a lawyer defends him in court by arguing that he’s not mistaken.

Santa & Carolers at The Factory at Franklin
2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:30 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
See Santa in our giant rocking chair next to the Christmas Tree in our Grand Hall! Don’t forget your camera for charming family photos! Carolers from our local schools will also serenade us with familiar holiday tunes for half-hour blocks throughout the day – check below for the schedule!

Winstead Elementary 10-10:30 a.m.
Poplar Grove Elementary 11-11:30 a.m.
Centennial H.S. 12-12:30 p.m.
Ravenwood H.S. 1-1:30 p.m.

38th Annual Dickens of a Christmas 2023
2023-12-09 10:00 - 2023-12-10 17:00 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 38th Annual Dickens of a Christmas is Middle Tennessee’s largest outdoor Christmas festival, returning this year on Saturday, December 9 and 10, 2023
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN’s 38th Annual Dickens of a Christmas is historic Downtown Franklin’s annual Victorian-themed outdoor street festival. Dickens of a Christmas presented by Wilson Bank & Trust recreates the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop. A variety of musicians, dancers and Dickens characters will fill the streets. Expect to see and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the rest of the Cratchit family from A Christmas Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas with treats for children. The festival is produced by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. Dickens of a Christmas will run Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN aims to preserve and share regional history, local historic places and signature events that carry on our community traditions and cultural heritage through fundraising, research, advocacy, education, preservation and community engagement.

Santa Brunch
2023-12-09 10:30 - 14:00, 2023-12-10 10:30 - 14:00, 2023-12-16 10:30 - 14:00, 2023-12-17 10:30 - 14:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails, 130 2nd Ave N, Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Santa Brunch in Downtown Franklin at 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails
Enjoy an exclusive North Pole inspired brunch menu while Santa makes his way around the restaurant and making sure he has all of the last-minute requests for those on the nice list.
Feeling Naughty? The Elves At 1799 have crafted some spirited drinks for those who didn’t make the list.
Don’t forget your camera to capture the moment!
Brunch opens at 10:30 a.m., and Santa arrives at 11:00 a.m.

Home Alone
2023-12-09 17:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Home Alone – The Franklin Theatre
An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas eve.

The Santa Clause
2023-12-10 10:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Santa Clause – The Franklin Theatre
When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.

Jill Riley – Return to Love Show
2023-12-11 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
An immersive one woman show featuring songs and stories from Jill Riley’s debut album “Common Ground.” Jill Riley – Return to Love Show in downtown Franklin at 7 PM on December 11, 2023, at The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street.

Oddity Improv Holiday Improv with Leigh-Allyn Baker
2023-12-11 19:30 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience the laughter and festive fun at our Holiday Themed Improv Show in Franklin, Tennessee!
Dive into a world of laughter at The Factory in Franklin with Oddity Improv! Experience a night of uproarious fun with our clean-ish improv show every Monday—ideal for ages 13 and up. Each month, we unleash a new wave of hilarity with themed improv shows. December bursts with festive cheer in our Holiday Improv extravaganza.
Leigh-Allyn Baker, featured in the December 11th show, is a beloved actress known for her comedic talents in the hit Disney Channel series “Good Luck Charlie,” as well as “Will & Grace” and this year’s holiday hit, “Bringing Back Christmas” which is streaming now. With an extensive career in both television and film, Baker is sure to bring her infectious energy to the Mockingbird Theater stage.
Event Details:
$20 Online,
$25 at the door.
The Mockingbird Theater @ The Factory in Franklin
Seating is first come first served
Show is recommended for Ages 13+
Bar opens at 6pm (21+ ID CHECK)
Full bar, local draft beer and munchies.
Doors open at 7pm

Five Points Franklin Christmas Market
2023-12-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Five Points Franklin Market, 100 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Five Points Franklin Christmas Market is held in downtown Franklin, on December 5th, 12th, and 19th, 2023, from 4 PM to 7 PM. The Christmas Market offers more than 40 vendors to shop for holiday gifts and more! The Five Point Franklin Market is located in the parking lot right behind the downtown Franklin Starbucks.
Christmas Markets
December 5, 12 & 19
4-7 PM
100 5th Avenue North (behind Starbucks) 40+ Farm, Art & Food Vendors
LIVE Holiday Music & Performances
Santa Visits & Photos
Food Trucks
Kids Area
Fire Pits
Fresh Trees by the Boy Scout Troop 747
“Live Nativity” on the last market night (12/19)

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2023-12-12 19:00 - 22:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us every Tuesday for trivia at The Skylight Bar hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia! Located inside The Factory at Franklin in historic downtown Franklin, grab a delicious drink or two while playing trivia with your friends or family!
About The Factory at Franklin
The Factory at Franklin is a unique, historic retail and entertainment complex that houses a variety of restaurants, storefronts, and event spaces.

The Franklin Theatre Songwriter's Series: Adam Sanders, Adam Craig, & Jordan Walker
2023-12-14 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Named as “one of Music Row’s hottest young songwriters” (American Songwriter), breakout Country music artist Adam Sanders, has earned his reputation as an artist to watch with a track record that includes 2 Sirius XM “The Highway” top 5 charting singles, “Nothin’ To Do But Drink” and “Somewhere You Don’t Go”.
After moving to Tennessee, Adam Craig wrote songs that were recorded by Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Montgomery Gentry, Love and Theft, Swon Bros and had his first hit with the band Parmalee (Close Your Eyes).
Jordan Walker has kept himself busy on the songwriting side of the business with songs recorded by multiple artists during his time in Music City, including Luke Combs, Trace Adkins, Cody Johnson, Jordan Davis, Kolby Cooper, Randall King, Chris Lane and many others

The Muppet Christmas Carol
2023-12-16 10:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Muppet Christmas Carol – The Franklin Theatre
The Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic tale.

Made Market Franklin Holiday Market
2023-12-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
We’re coming back to Franklin, Tennessee, for our first-ever Holiday Market at The Factory at Franklin! Come shop amazing makers, grab some eats & drinks & enjoy the community of this great city!
Made Market is Franklin’s finest curated handmade market, showcasing the best makers from Franklin, Nashville, and the surrounding region. Join us on Saturday, December 16th from 10-5 at Liberty Hall at The Factory to shop!
We are fans of this city, and we can hardly contain our excitement to shop with you all! Be sure to bring your crew along and help us show these talented makers some love.
Remember, kids 15 and under can tag along for free, and there’s plenty of free parking available!

Santa & Carolers at The Factory at Franklin
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Get in the holiday spirit by visiting Santa at The Factory at Franklin!
See Santa in our giant rocking chair next to the Christmas Tree in our Grand Hall! Don’t forget your camera for charming family photos! Carolers from our local schools will also serenade us with familiar holiday tunes for half-hour blocks throughout the day – check below for the schedule!

Heritage Middle 11-11:30 a.m.

Christmas With The King
2023-12-16 15:00 - 2023-12-17 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Nashville Elvis Festival presents the 6th annual CHRISTMAS WITH THE KING: A HOLIDAY TRIBUTE TO ELVIS — A special 2-hour show starring world champion Elvis tribute artist COTE DEONATH (www.CoteAsElvis.com). A Franklin tradition, the show features costume changes, a visit by Santa Claus and some of the King’s biggest hits plus Christmas classics synonymous with Elvis including “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Winter Wonderland,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Blue Christmas,” “Merry Christmas Baby” and so many more. CHRISTMAS WITH THE KING is a holiday concert event for the whole family!
Sat, Dec 16 – 3:00 PM
Sat, Dec 16 – 7:30 PM
Sun, Dec 17 – 3:00 PM
Sun, Dec 17 – 7:30 PM

Elf
2023-12-18 10:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Elf – The Franklin Theatre

Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.

Holiday Improv with Laura Osnes
2023-12-18 19:30 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience the laughter and festive fun at our Holiday Themed Improv Show in Franklin! Our talented performers bring you a night of uproarious short-form improvisation, promising unexpected twists and spontaneous humor. Adding a special touch, our guest stars will actively engage in improv alongside Oddity Improv students and teachers, collectively guiding the community through the art of improv.
Closing out the holiday season on December 18th is Laura Osnes, a two-time Tony Award-nominee known for starring on Broadway in “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” “Bonnie & Clyde,” “Grease” and more. Not limited to the stage, Osnes has charmed audiences in five Hallmark Channel original movies and this year’s holiday film “A Dash of Christmas” on Great American Family.
Details
$20 Online,
$25 at the door.
The Mockingbird Theater @ The Factory in Franklin
Seating is first come first served
Show is recommended for Ages 13+
Bar opens at 6pm (21+ ID CHECK)
Full bar, local draft beer and munchies.
Doors open at 7pm

Glenn Miller Orchestra
2023-12-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Glenn Miller Orchestra – The Franklin Theatre
The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, is the most popular and sought after big bands in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Nick Hilscher is the orchestra’s present music director. ​Today, the 18 member ensemble continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements both from the civilian band and the AAFB libraries. Additionally, it also plays some more modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound.
