Arbor Day Celebration
2017-11-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-11-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-11-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-11-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-11-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-11-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-11-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-11-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates
Activities for Kids and Family in Franklin, TN
Please join The Franklin Tree Commission and the City of Franklin Parks Department for tons of fun in the trees with opportunities in tree climbing, kids’ activities, food, information and free tree saplings at Pinkerton Park in Franklin from 10am-2pm.
Master tree climbing instructor Tim Kovar, from Tree Climbing Planet will guide individuals into the crown of a tree for a public tree climb with several stations, all certified equipment will be provided during this annual family friendly event. Participants will ascend into the tree using the same rope-and-saddle method that canopy researchers use. “Getting up into a tree – being surrounded by the branches – is just a great way to explore nature,” said Tim Kovar. “Not only is it just plain fun, it connects us with the natural world in a way that not many people are exposed to.”
The tree climb is free and open to the public. Participants must be at least six years old and be wearing closed-toe shoes. For more information please check out the website or email specific questions to parksinfo@franklintn.gov

Senior Bingo
2017-11-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2017-11-28 14:00 - 15:30
Senior Bingo: 1st Annual Autumn Bingo
The City of Franklin Parks Department will be offering senior bingo on Tuesdays in March & November! Bingo cards and light refreshments will be provided. Win up to a $100 gift card! Limited spots are available so call 615.794.2103 to reserve your spot now.

THE POLAR EXPRESS - Franklin Theatre
2017-11-23 10:00
Events and Holiday Activities in Franklin, TN
On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’ home.
Please note that The Franklin Theatre does not show previews. The feature film will start at the listed show time.

Please see The Franklin Theatre for more information and to purchase tickets.

THE POLAR EXPRESS – Franklin Theatre
2017-11-24 10:00
Activities and Holiday Events in Franklin, TN
On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’ home.
Please note that The Franklin Theatre does not show previews. The feature film will start at the listed show time.

Please see The Franklin Theatre for more information and to purchase tickets.

Franklin Farmers Market
2017-11-25 09:00 - 13:00
The Franklin Farmers Market is a true TN farmers market.
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. 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 Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market in TN.

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday!
Jan thru March 9am – 12pm
April 9am – 1pm
May thru Oct 8am – 1pm
Nov thru Dec 9am – 1pm

THE POLAR EXPRESS – Franklin Theatre
2017-11-25 10:00
Holiday Activities Franklin, TN
On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’ home.
Please note that The Franklin Theatre does not show previews. The feature film will start at the listed show time.

Please see The Franklin Theatre for more information and to purchase tickets.

Holiday Village
2017-11-25 10:00 - 21:00
The Holiday Village at Homestead Manor is a fun day to enjoy farmer’s market-style craft shopping, holiday ornament making, cookie decorating, and pictures with Santa by the fireplace. This festival is free and all ages are welcome! Pictures with Santa 12pm-2pm and 4pm-8pm.
Please see website to confirm times.

THE POLAR EXPRESS – Franklin Theatre
2017-11-26 13:00
Holiday Events Franklin, TN
On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’ home.
Please note that The Franklin Theatre does not show previews. The feature film will start at the listed show time.

Please see The Franklin Theatre for more information and to purchase tickets.

Restored Carter House Farm Office Open
2017-11-28 11:00
Farm office restored to highlight battle scars from Nov. 30, 1864
The Battle of Franklin Trust will open the Carter House farm office after the completion of a $170,000 restoration project. It was once used as an office and living space for the Carter family, and now the restored building will be a centerpiece of the tour experience at the Carter House. The north and south interior walls of the building will remain exposed, showing the intense damage that occurred during the Battle of Franklin.
Tuesday, Nov. 28 11 a.m.
Carter House
1140 Columbia Ave. Franklin, Tenn. 37064
The Carter House farm office is believed to be the most battle-damaged structure still standing from the time of the American Civil War. The restoration of the building was made possible through a partnership among The Battle of Franklin Trust, the Tennessee Historical Commission, Centric Architecture and Rock City Construction.

THE POLAR EXPRESS – Franklin Theatre
2017-11-28 16:00
Holiday Activities and Family Events Franklin, TN
On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’ home.
Please note that The Franklin Theatre does not show previews. The feature film will start at the listed show time.

Please see The Franklin Theatre for more information and to purchase tickets.

153rd Battle of Franklin Anniversary & Illumination
2017-11-30 16:00 - 19:00
Luminaries will light up recently reclaimed battlefield around the Carter House to commemorate the Battle of Franklin. A ceremony begins at 4:00 pm, followed by the reading of names of soldiers who fought in the battle. Carter House and Carnton will be open for walk-through tours from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, November 30
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Check website for more information.

Saturday Night Live Art
2017-11-30 18:00 - 21:00
On the last Saturday of every month Ansbach Artisans hosts Saturday Night Live Art from 6-9pm. Meet, watch, learn, and collaborate with local artists as they paint, sketch, sculpt, etc. while listening to local musicians playing smooth jazz. Mix & mingle. Family friendly. Refreshments provided. These special events are FREE and open to the public.

Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square
2017-12-01 18:00 - 20:00
Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square
(First Thursday in December)
Friday, December 1, 6:00-8 p.m.
For more details visit http://www.franklintn.gov
The downtown Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square is a fun way for the entire family to kick-off the holiday season.
This year on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., the City is partnering with sponsors Williamson Medical Center, Middle Tennessee Electric, Mars Petcare, Downtown Franklin Association and Spring Tree Media group to bring a multi-media extravaganza to the historic downtwon square. The event features children’s choirs from local middle schools, and high schools. This year’s event will feature FREE photos with Santa, Pet photos, Peanuts Characters from Opryland ICE! and a wonderful performance from local school choirs, Matthew West and more.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
2017-12-01 19:00
Families around the world love C.S. Lewis’ critically acclaimed tale of Narnia, a holiday spectacular that brilliantly comes to life this Christmas season. Deemed one of the 100 greatest novels of all time, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe provides Studio Tenn with the perfect opportunity to once again take audiences to a world they’ve never seen before! Enter a winter wonderland behind the wardrobe where animals talk, trees walk, and the White Witch rules the landscape. Just open the door; you’ll never believe what you find!
Friday, December 1 at 7 p.m.
See website for other dates and times.

Jars of Clay Family Christmas
2017-12-01 19:00 - 21:00
Multi-platinum, multi-Grammy winning band, Jars of Clay bring their highly anticipated Family Christmas Show back to Franklin, TN. An evening of Christmas classics, fan favorites, and musical collaborations with old and new friends, sure to get everyone into the Christmas spirit! Special guests announced so far: Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Ashley Cleveland & The AMAZING quartet of sisters known as SHEL!
Franklin, TN was voted #1 small town in America! And there is nothing like Franklin, TN in December! Start your holiday season off with an inspiring live concert from Jars of Clay!!
Children ages 0-4yrs do not need a ticket.

A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
2017-12-01 19:00 - 2017-12-03 14:00
Franklin, TN – Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play” is being presented December 1 through 3 by the Bethlehem Players, Bethlehem United Methodist Church community theatre troupe, in the Grassland area of Franklin, 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin, TN (37069).

Written by Joe Landry and directed locally by Johnny Peppers, the stage production is inspired by the classic American Charles Dickens novella “A Christmas Carol” and is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience.
“After staging the hugely popular “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” we are thrilled to be returning for this seasonal fun,” Peppers said. “It is also the first time the Bethlehem Players are on stage after the loss of one of our beloved cast mates and church member, Robbin Holland. We’re honoring her by designating Miriam’s Promise as the benefiting charity for all three performances. Robbin was a long-time advocate for the nonprofit organization as well as for children in the Grassland community and Nashville area.”
The large cast for the talented production includes four area radio veterans: Pat Reilly as Ebenezer Scrooge, Mark McNulty as Bob Cratchit, Brian Zimmerman as Scrooge’s nephew, and Harry Robinson as Jacob Marley. The other cast members include: Jim Allen, Art Ankrum, Sharon Brugman, Steve Brugman, Lori Heatherington, Stephanie Jackson, Allison Maddock, Jim Melrose, Debbie Robinson, Janie Varn, David Varn, Ginny Welles, and production musical director Kandace Peppers.
During intermission of each performance, Santa Claus will be on hand to visit and take pictures with children in the audience.
“A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play” is presented December 1 and 2 at 7:00 p.m. and December 3 at 2:00 p.m. With limited seating, $10 per person general admission tickets are available via TicketsNashville.comor by calling the Bethlehem Ticket line at 615-669-BPAC (2722).
In addition to presenting the play, Bethlehem United Methodist Church also has these seasonal activities taking place at the church and open to the community:
Dec. 1-3 A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play
Dec. 8 A Night in Bethlehem (6-8pm) – interactive, family experience taking participants to the place where Jesus was born
Dec. 23 Saturday Christmas service at 6:00pm
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services 4:00 p.m. (Childrens’ Service) and 6:00 p.m. (Traditional Service).
Founded in 1997, the Bethlehem Players have staged for packed audiences two world premiere productions, Southern Fried Funeral and Southern Fried Nuptials, as well as hits like Steel Magnolias, A Bad Year for Tomatoes, Rumors, Fiddler On The Roof, Annie, Barefoot In The Park, and most recently, Dearly Beloved. More info, www.bethlehemumc.com.

KEVIN MAX WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
2017-12-01 20:00
Live at the Historic Franklin Theatre, Kevin Max will be performing classic hits along with many Christmas favorites to kick off the most wonderful time of the year.

Kevin Max began his career in the enormously successful CCM band dcTalk, founded at Liberty University in 1987 alongside Toby McKeehan and Michael Tait. The trio caught the attention of Forefront Records in 1988, and later Virgin in 1996; five albums, four Grammy wins, and multiple Dove Awards later, the band remains one of the most important and successful Christian rock groups of all time. Their 1995 double-platinum album “Jesus Freak” became an anthem for a generation of believers trying to shine their light to the world, and Kevin Max’s unique vocals and eclectic contribution to the band’s evolution from hip-hop to pop/rock stood out in both their albums and their legendary, packed-out live performances.
Last year Kevin invited friends and fans to his home to kick off the holiday season with an intimate living room performance. This year the show will take place on America’s favorite Main Street in Franklin, TN at the Historic Franklin Theatre where we feature songs of the golden age and Christmas Standards.
Guests include:
Jimmy Abegg
Stu G
Fleming and Jon
Aaron Smith
Troy Baker
Josh and Amibeth Olds
Adrian Belew
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Factory at Franklin Trees of Christmas Exhibit
2017-12-02 08:30 - 2017-12-24 22:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience the wonder of Christmas in Downtown Franklin at The Factory at Franklin
Don’t miss The Factory at Franklin Trees of Christmas Exhibit! Each tenant presents their own beautifully decorated tree and they are displayed throughout The Factory at Franklin. The Trees of Christmas Exhibit is free to the public. You can see beautiful live trees decorated for the holiday season while enjoying and shopping The Factory’s stores and restaurants.

Shopping at The Factory
The shops at The Factory at Franklin feature some of Franklin’s most-loved local businesses, offering everything from collectable vinyl records and unique home decor, to artisan goods and art classes. Spend an afternoon at The Factory and experience Tennessee culture and excellent customer service, all while supporting small businesses!

The Best Eats in Franklin at The Factory
With a variety of restaurants and two retail markets, you’ll find something for every occasion. Grab a coffee and cronut in the morning, celebrate Taco Tuesday, unwind with a cocktail, or pick up fresh seafood and steaks for a special dinner at home. You’ll love the creativity and quality ingredients used by local chefs.

More information on The Factory at Franklin Trees of Christmas Exhibit below.
