Berry Farms Holiday Open House
2024-11-19 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Town Center at Berry Farms, 6001 Hughes Crossing, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin’s popular Berry Farms development is inviting local residents to get into the holiday spirit with the Berry Farms’ Holiday Open House on November 19, 2024. This family-friendly event will feature festive train rides throughout the Berry Farms shopping district, with holiday treats and activities and local businesses that will be ready to welcome holiday shoppers from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to come and experience the charm of Berry Farms – a vibrant community of shops, restaurants and boutiques designed to offer a unique shopping and gathering experience right off I-65, just minutes from downtown Franklin.
For added holiday fun, there will be a holiday-themed scavenger hunt. Families can search for hidden elves and, upon finding one, redeem it for prizes.
Attendees are encouraged to bring the whole family. Whether you are looking for unique gifts or just a fun outing with loved ones, Berry Farms’ Holiday Open House has something for everyone. For more information and a list of participating businesses, follow us on Instagram or visit https://berryfarmstn.com/events/holiday-open-house/ .

Titans Santa
2024-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Titans Santa at CoolSprings Galleria
This one is for our Tennessee Titans fans! 💙
On Wednesday, Nov. 20th, from 5pm-7pm, Santa will be sporting that two-tone blue and be accompanied by a couple Titans Cheerleaders & T-Rac, the Titans mascot!
Put on your favorite player’s jersey & come on out for a visit & photos with Titans Santa! #TitanUp
*T-Rac will be in attendance from 5pm – 6pm, while the Cheerleaders will be here from 5pm – 7pm, so we encourage you to make a reservation!
Check website for available times.

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
2024-11-22 16:30 - 2024-11-27 22:00, 2024-11-29 16:30 - 2024-12-24 22:00 | CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, 37205, United States
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens 10th Annual Holiday LIGHTS
Nashville’s classic holiday tradition returns, featuring a one-mile walking path with elegant and creative displays of lights that set Cheekwood Estate & Gardens aglow. With over one million lights twinkling throughout the gardens, s’mores, seasonal libations and a Holiday Marketplace, Holiday LIGHTS is a memory-making experience for visitors of all ages. Tour the Historic Mansion, specially decorated this year by former White House florist Laura Dowling.
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens 10th Annual Holiday LIGHTS runs November 22, 2024 through January 5, 2025, from 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm.

MADE SOUTH Holiday Market 2024
2024-11-22 17:00 - 2024-11-23 17:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Holiday Market in Franklin
Join us for the 2024 MADE SOUTH Holiday Market in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee, Friday and Saturday, November 22-23, 2024, inside Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin. Do all of your Christmas shopping with 60+ makers and artisans from around the South, all while sipping on cocktails, eating delicious food, and experiencing wonderful music and art!
Come experience what Food & Wine Magazine called “the best holiday market in the state of Tennessee!” MADE SOUTH Holiday Market is the best and most fun way to complete all of your holiday shopping, and you’ll feel awesome about shopping small and supporting small businesses!
A portion of proceeds from the Franklin Market will go directly to OneGenAway’s Fight Against Hunger. Learn more here.

2024 FrankTown Festival of Lights
2024-11-22 17:00 - 2024-12-31 21:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come experience FrankTown Festival of Lights in Franklin, Tennessee for family fun with the annual Williamson County drive-thru holiday light display!

The 2024 FrankTown Festival of Lights will be open nightly at the Williamson County Agricultural Center in Franklin, TN, rain or shine. FrankTown’s Festival of Lights is the longest drive-through holiday lights spectacular in Williamson County! FrankTown Festival of Lights features over 200 displays that are synchronized to Christmas classics that guests can listen to on the radio as they enjoy the mile-and-a-half-long route. Enjoy our half-mile extension, making it the longest drive-thru holiday lights spectacular in Williamson County!
FrankTown Festival of Lights Runs
NOVEMBER 22 to DECEMBER 31, 2024
WILLIAMSON COUNTY AG EXPO CENTER IN FRANKLIN
Nightly 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Walking Wednesdays! Walk along the lighted route, take photos at the Christmas Tree, and make s’mores!
Guests can park their cars and walk the lighted route by purchasing a passenger vehicle ticket (good for up to 8 walkers) a large passenger vehicle ticket (good for 8-15 walkers). Finish the night by taking photos at the giant tree and making s’mores over the fire pit! This year’s Walkin’ Wednesdays are November 27 and December 4, 11 & 18. Walkers are allowed on the route from 5:00-6:30 pm. The route opens each of these nights at 7:00 pm for cars.
All proceeds support the work of FrankTown Open Hearts. FrankTown is a nonprofit ministry in Franklin, Tennessee that spiritually, emotionally, and physically enhances the lives of at-risk youth through mentoring and equipping them with life skills, offering spiritual development and academic tutoring services. Through hands-on programming, the organization seeks to inspire confident, empowered young adults to head fulfilled lives. Learn more at FrankTownOpenHearts.com.

A David Cook Christmas
2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
A David Cook Christmas | The Franklin Theatre | November 22, 2024, 6 PM and 8 PM

David Cook (and yes, the same David Cook who launched into stardom following his American Idol Season Seven win – breaking several Billboard chart records when 14 of his songs debuted on the Hot Digital Songs chart and 11 of his songs debuted on the Hot 100) certainly knows his way around a good song. His first album, Analog Heart, came out pre-Idol, and his last album, Digital Vein, nicely book-ended that chapter of Cook’s career, a chapter during which he sold more than 2 million albums (including his platinum-certified eponymous album) and, collectively, more than 5 million tracks (including two platinum-certified singles) worldwide.

Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm Open for 2024
2024-11-23 09:00 - 18:00 | Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm, 7561 South Harpeth Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm in Franklin, Tennessee, offers choose and cut Christmas trees, pre cut Fraser and Douglas Firs, wreath, garland and more! Enjoy free hayrides, free hot chocolate and free Santa visits. See link below for Santa dates and prices. This year we are also offering a field maze experience for $5. 5 yrs old and younger are free.
Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm – November 23 through December 21, 2024, on select dates.

Miracle on 34th Street
2024-11-24 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.

The Muppet Christmas Carol
2024-11-24 13:30 | 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.

Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents the Magic of Nutcracker at the Opry House
2024-11-24 16:00 - 18:30 | Grand Ole Opry, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
The Grand Kyiv Ballet, including the most prestigious ballet dancers from Ukraine, invites you to a heartwarming experience that has thrilled audiences on the world’s stages for years. In this enchanting tale, a young girl befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve. Together, they embark on a fantastical journey to a magical kingdom filled with dancing sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers and other whimsical characters. Through their adventures, she learns that love, imagination and kindness can overcome adversity and create wonder in our lives.

Elf
2024-11-24 17:00 | 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.

Santa's Workshop | Pet Photos with Santa
2024-11-25 11:00 - 19:00 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Santa’s Workshop | Pet Photos with Santa at CoolSprings Galleria
Embrace the holiday spirit and create cherished memories with your loved ones, including your adorable pets, by visiting Santa on Mondays during this festive season. Join us on November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2024, to capture heartwarming moments in a special Santa photo session. Whether you’re a family or a pet owner, these magical Mondays are the perfect opportunity to share joy, laughter, and the spirit of togetherness. We welcome your furry friends on a leash or in a carrier, ensuring everyone can be part of the holiday magic. Make it a memorable Monday with Santa this year!
Check website to confirm times.

Thanksgiving Brunch at Southall
2024-11-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience Thanksgiving Day Family Style Brunch!
$125 per adult $45 Children

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights at Lucky Ladd Farms
2024-11-29 17:00 - 2024-12-22 21:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Holiday Light Festival in Middle Tennessee

Looking for a Christmas light show near Franklin and Nashville? Lucky Ladd Farms is excited to offer family-friendly holiday activities with our very own Christmas events. Stroll our nearly mile-long trail of outdoor Christmas lights in Middle Tennessee! All ages will enjoy this magical Christmas festival featuring thousands of twinkling lights, a live nativity scene with some of your favorite farm animals, and some of the best holiday light displays with fun photo ops in all of Tennessee. So if you’re wondering where to see Christmas lights in town, then you’ll find us conveniently located near Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Nashville!
It’s the Most Wonderful Time to Experience Christmas Fun!

Walkable trail of lights featuring charming Christmas displays
Nativity Scene
Meet New Animal Friends
Barnyard Pony Rides*
Christmas Shopping
Cozy Campfires
S’Mores Roasting*
Letters to Santa Station
Character Meet ‘N Greets
Snow Globe Experience
Face painting*
Fresh baked cookies and hot cocoa bar*

Tuesday through Sunday from 5pm-9pm, November 29 – December 22, 2024.

Santa Brunch at The Harpeth
2024-11-30 10:00 - 2024-12-01 14:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails, 130 2nd Ave N, Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy a festive North Pole-inspired brunch while Santa visits each table, gathering last-minute holiday wishes from those on the nice list. The brunch at 1799 features exclusive holiday dishes and, for those feeling a little “naughty,” the elves at 1799 have crafted special spirited drinks to enjoy. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the magic as Santa makes his rounds. Brunch service begins at 10:00 a.m., with Santa arriving at 11:00 a.m.
Saturdays and Sundays from November 30th to December 22nd, from 10 am to 2 pm.
1799 Kitchen & Cocktails at The Harpeth Hotel, 130 2nd Ave N, Franklin, TN 37064, (615) 786-0840.

Letters to Santa
2024-12-01 08:00 - 2024-12-18 20:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
From December 1 – December 18, Santa will have special mailboxes in the front of these Williamson County Parks & Recreation locations:
Franklin Recreation Complex
Fairview Recreation Complex
Nolensville Recreation Complex in Nolensville
Longview Recreation Center in Spring Hill
Indoor Sports Complex in Brentwood
Santa promises to write a letter back to every good girl and boy, but be sure you include your mailing address, so Santa knows where to send it.

Christmas with The Nelsons
2024-12-01 16:00 - 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Christmas with The Nelsons tells the story of three family Christmases in the lives of America’s Favorite Family – The Nelsons. This heart-warming multimedia live concert experience stars the third generation of #1 Nelson Family hitmakers. A genuine blend of Everly Brothers-style harmonies and Smothers Brothers-style comedy, multi-platinum recording artists Matthew and Gunnar have been thrilling sellout audiences world-wide for the past decade with their high-integrity show. Interweaving quick humor, soaring sibling vocals, and state of the art big screen video, Matthew and Gunnar’s completely new show will take you on a sleigh ride through time.
December 1st, 2024 at 4 PM and 8 PM.

Santa’s Workshop | Pet Photos with Santa
2024-12-02 11:00 - 19:00 | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States

Brentwood Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration 2024
2024-12-02 16:45 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
The Brentwood City Commission welcomes the community to the start of the holiday season.

Journey to the Brentwood Library for festive fables, delicious hot chocolate, and the illumination of the new library tree!
At 4:45 pm the traditional stories begin with the reading of the Polar Express. Tickets for the Holiday Reading are limited and will be available starting November 11th at the Children’s Service Desk.
Snag a hot chocolate from the Friends of the Brentwood Library on the way to the Tree Lighting. Sing with the choir, and then countdown to the tree lighting at 5:30 pm.

A Holiday Night at 19 Miles to Music Row with Cory Batten
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | 19 Miles Stage at Franklin First UMC, 120 ALDERSGATE WAY, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the 19 Miles to Music Row Christmas Edition featuring the incredibly talented Cory Batten! Join us on Tuesday, December 3, at Franklin First UMC for an evening filled with festive tunes, heartwarming stories, and the magic of 19 Miles to Music Row. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and admission is free, so bring your friends and holiday spirit for a night of unforgettable music and cheer. Don’t miss this special holiday event!
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Hard Candy Christmas at Scout's Pub
2024-12-04 11:00 - 2025-01-02 21:00 | Scout’s Pub Franklin | Westhaven, 158 Front St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Hard Candy Christmas Pop Up Bar
🎄 Experience the Magic of a Hard Candy Christmas at Scout’s Pub in Franklin! 🎄
This year, Scout’s Pub is transforming into a dazzling winter wonderland with a Hard Candy Christmas-themed pop-up bar! Starting December 4th, bring the whole family and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with:
✨ Specialty Holiday Cocktails 🍸
🍬 Seasonal Bites 🍪
🎶 All-Day Holiday Music 🎅🏼
📸 Festive Photo Opportunities 🎁
You loved it at Americana Taphouse last year—now it’s time to make new memories in a fresh location with the same holiday cheer! This all-ages event runs from December 4th through January 2nd, so gather your loved ones and make plans to join the fun.

Westhaven 2024 Holiday Pop-Up
2024-12-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Holiday Pop-up in Franklin, Tennessee, featuring local artisans, food and more in the Westhaven community. Every Wednesday between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 3 PM and 6 PM.

World’s Best Cup of Coffee: Christmas Pop-Up Bar
2024-12-04 17:00 - 2024-12-07 23:30 | McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
World’s Best Cup of Coffee is Franklin Tennessee’s first and only Holiday Pop-Up Bar.
Celebrate your favorite Tennessee Musicians and Christmas memories with one-of-a-kind cocktails in a fully immersive Christmas experience.
Think you’ve seen everything? Look again, see if you can find your favorite Artists in the decorations.
Seating is first come, first serve basis.
21+ after 9pm.
See Calendar for more dates!

Five Points Franklin Market - Christmas Market
2024-12-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Five Points Franklin Market, 100 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Five Points Franklin Market – Christmas Markets: Dec 5, 12 & 19, 2024, 4-7 PM
Five Points Franklin Christmas Market is held in downtown Franklin, on December 5th, 12th, and 19th, 2024, 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.
Deck the Halls Ya’ll! Join us on the Thursdays in December for a festive outdoor market and community event behind Starbucks in Downtown Franklin!

40+ Local Farm, Art & Food Vendors
Live Holiday Music
Food Trucks
Santa & Kids Activities
Fire Pits
Live Christmas Tree Sales by BSA Troop 137

Franklin Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
2024-12-05 18:00 - 2024-12-06 20:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A Holiday Lights Tour has become a MUST when you’re in the Holiday Spirits, so get ready to sit back, relax, and listen to your favorite holiday music, while enjoying the beautiful lights of Franklin, TN and Williamson County. Complimentary Bottled water, and Candy Canes will be available ON BOARD the trolley! Routes include Franklin area neighborhoods, in addition to Historic Downtown Franklin. Routes for the 2024 will include Festival of Lights, based on its availability.
Franklin Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Dates: December 5 – December 22, 2024 on select days.
Times: Sat thru Sun 5:30pm & 7:30pm, Wed thru Fri 6pm & 8pm.

Drama People presents Comfort and Joy: Two Christmas One-Acts for the Family
2024-12-05 19:00 - 2024-12-06 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Comfort and Joy is a show full of heartwarming holiday cheer in two one-acts: The Gift of the Magi & The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The Gift of the Magi, set in early 20th-century New York, is O. Henry’s endearing story of a young couple, Della and Jim, whose selfless acts of love illustrate the true spirit of the holiday season, reminding us of the joy that comes from giving. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, adapted for the stage by the novel’s author, Barbara Robinson, hilariously captures the misadventures of the trouble-making Herdman siblings, who unexpectedly take over a church’s Christmas pageant, leaving stunned churchgoers in their wake. But ultimately, their unconventional take on the nativity leads to touching moments that reframe the true meaning of Christmas.
Drama People presents Comfort and Joy: Two Christmas One-Acts for the Family:
December 5, 2024 – 7 PM
December 6, 2024 – 2 PM and 7 PM

Christmas in Paradise Musical
2024-12-05 19:00 - 2024-12-07 20:30 | The Franklin Playhouse, 130 Seaboard Lane, Suite A7 & A8, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Christmas Day approaches and uncertainty reigns in the beautiful town of Paradise. As the newest owners of a thrift store, Matthew and Mary are facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, including a parent with dementia, a sister with control issues, and some very nosy and noisy neighbors – all of which makes for a few “unforgettable” situations amidst the most wonderful time of the year. Come laugh and cry and wonder why in this hilarious and inspirational 90-minutes of music and magic. Christmas in Paradise, written by America’s most prolific writer of performed musicals, Wally Nason, will be playing this holiday season in Middle Tennessee in partnership with the TENNESSEE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION.
For TICKETS go to: www.AboutTheTownProductions.com

Studio Tenn Presents: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
2024-12-05 19:00 - 2024-12-08 18:00 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Studio Tenn Presents: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas – Turner Theater – December 5–29, 2024
After a sold-out and triumphant run in Studio Tenn’s 2023-24 Season, the Million Dollar Quartet is back, this time to ring in the holiday season! Set on the same evening of December 4, 1956, the story seamlessly continues from right where the music legends left off. Not only did they capture some of their greatest hits that night, but they also recorded beloved sounds of the season and chart-topping Christmas tracks. Last year’s cast returns to the Turner Theater stage, including Jefferson McDonald as Jerry Lee Lewis, Kurt Jenkins as Carl Perkins, Cole as Elvis Presley, Moot Davis as Sam Phillips and Emma Rose Williamson as Dyanne. Gregg Hammer will step into the shoes of Johnny Cash.
Spend another magical night with these incredible musical personalities and create unforgettable new holiday memories. Nostalgic holiday hits include “Run Rudolph Run,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” and more.
Thursday, December 5th – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 6th – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 7th – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 8th – 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Please see Calendar for more event dates.

Holidays at The Factory Walking Tour
2024-12-06 10:15 - 11:30 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join our festive celebrations with a walk down memory lane!
Bring family, friends, visitors from out of town or just down the road to experience the holidays at Franklin’s favorite spot!
We’re feeling the festivities here at The Factory and we want you to join us! Bring friends, family, guests from out of town, neighbors down the street, or just yourself and join our walking tour of The Factory. We’ll cover all 95 years of The Factory’s history, sharing about the town that welcomed a stove plant amidst its rolling hills, the people who gave our campus life, and the products they made, all under the glow of our holiday lights. As a special treat, enjoy a glass of warm cider as we brave the chill for our outdoor stops!
