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It's a Wonderful Life
2024-12-16 20:30 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
It’s a Wonderful Life | The Franklin Theatre
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence – who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all his good deeds over the years.

Leiper’s Fork Distillery: A Spirited Tennessee Christmas
2024-12-17 11:00 - 2024-12-22 18:00 | Leiper’s Fork Distillery, 3381 Southall Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrate the holiday season at Leiper’s Fork Distillery, located about 30 miles from Nashville and about 8 miles from downtown Franklin. Southern warmth and the joy of the season blend in the beautiful “A Spirited Tennessee Christmas” pop-up bar featuring twinkling lights, seasonal sips and a photo booth so you can capture holiday memories. Get into the holiday spirit with the “Spiced Cherry Mule,” featuring Tennessee whiskey, spiced cherry, ginger beer and fresh lime.

BrightStone Christmas Concert
2024-12-17 18:30 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
BrightStone Christmas Program

Join us for the 2024 BrightStone Christmas Concert in downtown Franklin, Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin on December 17th, 2024 at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6 PM. The Christmas Concert is free to the public, and fun for all ages! Be our guest for an evening of festive holiday music performed by the adults who attend the BrightStone day program, plus food, shopping, and fellowship! A reception of light hors d’oeuvres will follow. Buy our student-crafted ceramics, food mixes, Christmas Decorations, and more – great gift items for Christmas!

The Music of A Charlie Brown Christmas with Lori Mechem
2024-12-17 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Great American Songbook Series: The Music of A Charlie Brown Christmas with Lori Mechem
Get in the holiday spirit with the jazzy classics from Vince Guaraldi Trio’s beloved “A Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack, performed by Lori Mechem!
As founder of the Nashville Jazz Workshop, along with husband Roger Spencer, Lori Mechem is a respected jazz pianist, composer, educator and recording artist that has lived in the Nashville area since 1988. In addition to directing production shows and conducting musical theatre, she has performed with artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Red Holloway, Jimmy Smith, Cal Collins, Roy McCurdy, Terry Gibbs, Pete Christlieb, Edie Gorme, Bobby Militello, Kirk Whalum and Donna McElroy.

Westhaven 2024 Holiday Pop-Up
2024-12-18 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.

Home Alone
2024-12-18 17:00, 2024-12-23 10:00 | 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.

Franklin Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
2024-12-18 18:00 - 2024-12-20 20:00, 2024-12-21 17:30 - 2024-12-22 19:30 | 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.

Studio Tenn Presents: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
2024-12-18 19:00 - 2024-12-22 13:00 | 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.
Wednesday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 19 – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 20 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 21 – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 22 – 1:00 PM
Please see Calendar for more event dates.

Winter Wonderettes
2024-12-18 19:30 - 2024-12-21 19:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Pull-Tight Players Theatre – Winter Wonderettes – December 6-8, 11-15, 18-21
This seasonal celebration finds the Wonderettes entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa goes missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous!
Written & Created by Roger Bean
Vocal Arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian Baker
Musical Arrangements by Brian Baker
Directed by Kyle Rybczyk
Wednesday, December 18 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 19 – 7:30 PM
Friday, December 20 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 21 – 7:30 PM

A Christmas Carol
2024-12-18 19:30 - 2024-12-22 19:30 | FSSD Performing Arts Center (PAC), 1030 Excellence Way, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Rabbit Room Theatre’s A Christmas Carol – Dec 7 – Dec 22, 2024 – FSSD Performing Arts Center, Franklin, Tennessee
Charles Dickens’ story is a timeless classic, reminding us that our past need not define us, our future is not yet written, and the present is a priceless gift.
From the creative team behind The Hiding Place, Frankenstein, and The Battle of Franklin, comes a sumptuous production of a beloved tale. This Christmas, Rabbit Room Theatre and Matt Logan Productions present a fresh adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
Wednesday, December 18 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 19 – 07:30 PM
Friday, December 20 – 07:30 PM
Saturday, December 21 – 02:00 PM
Saturday, December 21 – 07:30 PM
Sunday, December 22 – 02:00 PM
Sunday, December 22 – 07:30 PM
Please see Calendar for all showtimes.

The Muppet Christmas Carol
2024-12-19 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.

Five Points Franklin Market - Christmas Market
2024-12-19 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

World’s Best Cup of Coffee: Christmas Pop-Up Bar
2024-12-19 17:00 - 2024-12-21 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!

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest @ Fork of the South
2024-12-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Fork of the South, 230 Franklin Rd., Building 8, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Get into the holiday spirit with our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest! Gather your friends, family, or coworkers for a delightful evening of icing, candies, and creative confections. Fork of the South will furnish the Gingerbread House foundation, icing, and some classic candies. Bring anything else that helps to showcase your character. The winning group will win a special Gingerbread Trophy and get their photograph hung on the wall as 2024’s winner.

Elf
2024-12-20 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.

Holidays at The Factory Walking Tour
2024-12-20 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!

Pictures with Santa @ Company Distilling
2024-12-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Company Distilling at Thompson’s Station, 1557 Thompson Station Rd W., Thompson s Station, TN, 37179-9253, United States
Come and meet Santa Clause in Thompson’s Station at Company Distilling! There will be crafts for kids and all can have their photo taken with jolly old Saint Nick!—Pictures with Santa.
December 20, 2024 from 2-5pm.

Pup Pics with Santa at Lucky Ladd Farms
2024-12-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Bring your well-behaved pup to the Holly Jolly Festival of Lights to snap a merry photo with Santa Claus. Pups will receive a special treat if they are on the “Nice List.” Cost is $15 per dog family per photo. Appearances from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM on listed dates. Admission tickets to the Holly Jolly Festival of Lights also required.

The Gatlins: Country and Christmas
2024-12-20 20:00 - 2024-12-21 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Gatlins: Country and Christmas | The Franklin Theatre
Larry, Steve, & Rudy, the Gatlin Brothers are a Grammy Award-winning trio who have dazzled audiences for more than 65 years with a lifetime of noteworthy achievements in their storybook career, including a Grammy for Best Country Song (“Broken Lady”), three ACM awards for Single of the Year (“All The Gold In California”), Album of the Year (Straight Ahead) and Male Vocalist of the Year for Larry Gatlin, along with five nominations for CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Single, Album and Male Vocalist of the Year. (DOVE Awards – AMA’s – PEOPLE’S CHOICE info here) The Brothers have accumulated 7 # 1 Singles, 32 Top 40 Records, 22 Studio Albums and 5 BMI “Million-Air” Awards. Larry ranks 4th as Solo Writer’s with the most self-penned top 40 Billboard Hits! His massive song catalog has been recorded by the Who’s Who of entertainers, including Elvis Presley, Barbara Streisand, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Glen Campbell, Kris Kristofferson, Sir Tom Jones, Dottie West, Charlie Rich, Johnny Mathis and dozens of others, securing his legacy as one of BMI’s top solo songwriters of all time.
For more than 65 years now, the Gatlin Brothers have entertained audiences in some of the world’s largest venues and from some of the most iconic stages, including the GRAMMY Awards, the American Music Awards, the People’s Choice Awards, the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Oprah, Hee Haw, Love Boat, the Midnight Special with Wolfman Jack, the Merv Griffin Show, Solid Gold, the Barbara Mandrell Show and their own variety special on ABC – “Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers”.

Santa at The Factory
2024-12-21 10:00 - 13:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Holidays at The Factory
Don’t miss the chance to meet Santa Claus on December 7, 14, and 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Grand Hall at The Factory at Franklin. Snap a photo with Santa in front of our dazzling 20-foot live Christmas tree, beautifully decorated with historic stoves made by manufacturers who once called The Factory home.
Make The Factory your destination for all things festive this holiday season!

Santa Brunch at The Harpeth
2024-12-21 10:00 - 2024-12-22 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.

Flute Caroling
2024-12-21 12:30 - 13:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Stop by the Brentwood library for an afternoon of beautiful music as the Flute Society of Greater Nashville performs Christmas carols and holiday music.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas
2024-12-22 10:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
How The Grinch Stole Christmas is showing at The Franklin Theatre in downtown Franklin on December 22nd, 2024 at 10 AM.
On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.

The Movie Gang Presents: 'Twas The Nightmare Before Christmas!
2024-12-22 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
‘Twas The Nightmare Before Christmas and all through the Franklin Theatre… not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse… well except Jack Skellington and all his friends as the movie gang throws a Christmas movie Party! That’s right, folks! Right before Christmas we are bringing back the Tim Burton classic, “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. This time fully decked out! The first 100 people through the door will get to enjoy a free Christmas tree shaped sugar cookie made by Franklin’s very own Triple Crown Bakery. Eveyone will get a free full size candy cane to enjoy during the film! We will even have hot chocolate for sale at the bar! The lobby will be decked out with movie themed and Christmas decorations to keep you all in the spirit and get you ready for the big day!! If you’ve never been to a Movie Gang event before, you’ll love the concert lighting surprises interacting throughout the movie with specific scenes and songs!
This event will be a fun night for the entire family so spread the word and grab your tickets!!!

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
2024-12-23 17:00 - 23:59 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) – The Franklin Theatre
The Griswold family’s plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. PG-13
December 23 at 5 PM and midnight.

It’s a Wonderful Life
2024-12-23 20:30, 2024-12-24 13:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States

Leiper’s Fork Distillery: A Spirited Tennessee Christmas
2024-12-24 11:00 - 2024-12-29 18:00 | Leiper’s Fork Distillery, 3381 Southall Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrate the holiday season at Leiper’s Fork Distillery, located about 30 miles from Nashville and about 8 miles from downtown Franklin. Southern warmth and the joy of the season blend in the beautiful “A Spirited Tennessee Christmas” pop-up bar featuring twinkling lights, seasonal sips and a photo booth so you can capture holiday memories. Get into the holiday spirit with the “Spiced Cherry Mule,” featuring Tennessee whiskey, spiced cherry, ginger beer and fresh lime.
See event link below to confirm dates and times.
