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festivals in franklin

Name: Main Street Festival
Start: 2018-04-29T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2018-04-29T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Historic Downtown Franklin

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festivals in franklin

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April 2015

Picture of art festival on Main Street in Franklin Tennessee managed by JLBworks.com

April 25, 2015 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Main Street Festival

Historic Downtown Franklin Main Street, Franklin, TN, United States

October 2016

October 15, 2016 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Grand Ol’ Chili Cookoff

March 2017

Elvis Festival in downtown Franklin TN at The Franklin Theatre.

March 30, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Nashville Elvis Festival Happening in Franklin, TN

The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United States

April 2018

April 29, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Main Street Festival

Historic Downtown Franklin Main Street, Franklin, TN, United States

The Franklin Band to Host Annual Musical Trick or Treat Event

The Regal Room: Happenchance Social Unveils New Look and Name

Second Performance Added for “Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center

PumpkinFest Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Downtown Franklin on Saturday, October 25

Lotz House to Host the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin with Illumination and Walking Battlefield Tour

Art Crawls in Franklin and Nashville: Discover Middle Tennessee’s Creative Scene

Friends of Franklin Parks and The Chestnut Group Announce “Painting the Parks” Art Show and Sale at the Hayes House

CASS Contemporary Officially Opens In Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston With Inaugural Exhibit CLTRL CNTXT

Artistic Vision: CASS Contemporary Set To Open In Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston Neighborhood

Art Galleries in Franklin and Williamson County, TN: An Art Gallery Guide

The Regal Room: Happenchance Social Unveils New Look and Name

Ruby Sunshine Serves Up Limited-Time Fall Menu Stacked With Pumpkin, Chai and Southern Classics

Prime + Proper Brings Elevated Dining to Nashville Yards​

Persian Cuisine Culinary Curator Naz Kiani Set to Open Noôsh in Belle Meade

Jeni’s Rolls Out New Caramel Apple Crumble Ice Cream to Kick Off Fall Season

The Franklin Band to Host Annual Musical Trick or Treat Event

Second Performance Added for “Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center

PumpkinFest Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Downtown Franklin on Saturday, October 25

Lotz House to Host the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin with Illumination and Walking Battlefield Tour

Best Ghost Tours in Downtown Franklin: Exploring Tennessee’s Haunted Past

Second Performance Added for “Lost in Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center

Ty Herndon: The Holidays and the Hits to Perform at Harken Hall December 11

Harken Hall Announces CashBack: A Salute to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Set for November 20

Harken Hall to Host America’s Favorite Cowboys, Riders In The Sky: Celebrating 48 Years The Cowboy Way – November 8

Nashville Symphony November 2025 Concerts & Events

FearFest at The Franklin Theatre: A Month of Movies for Spooky Season

SMC and FILMMAKERS IN FRANKLIN Presents: Disney’s Pocahontas and Special Q&A + Meet & Greet with Three Disney Animators

Studio Tenn Sinks Its Teeth Into Its 16th Season with “Dracula”

Filmmakers in Franklin Presents: Disney’s The Lion King

Broadway ‘Wicked’ Alums to Defy Gravity for Studio Tenn’s Exclusive Cabaret Fundraiser

The Franklin Band to Host Annual Musical Trick or Treat Event

PumpkinFest Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Downtown Franklin on Saturday, October 25

Friends of the Brentwood Library Fall Book Sale | October 17-19

Best Ghost Tours in Downtown Franklin: Exploring Tennessee’s Haunted Past

Nashville to Franklin, TN: What to See, Eat, and Do in Downtown Franklin

PumpkinFest Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Downtown Franklin on Saturday, October 25

Friends of the Brentwood Library Fall Book Sale | October 17-19

Hayrides, Corn Mazes, and Pumpkin Patches in Franklin, TN, and Beyond

Union Sportsmen’s Alliance to Host Free Spring Hill Campin’ in the Park Sept. 27-28

Retro Fun in Franklin & Williamson County, TN: Bowling, Roller Skating, Mini Golf, and Arcades

Williamson County Library Launches Free Discovery Passes with Library Card

Calling All Young Titans Fans: Enter the 2025 Kids Captain Contest Presented by Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee

School of Nashville Ballet Opens Registration for 2025-2026 Community Adult Classes

Bravo Creative Arts Center Now Registering: LION KING Fall Production

Fellowship School of Creative Arts Announces Auditions for Upcoming Production of “The Franklin Nutcracker”

Head Spas in Franklin and Williamson County: A New Kind of Self-Care

Getting Fit in Williamson County, Tennessee: Gyms, Studios, Recreational Facilities, and More

Trying Something New: Body20 in Franklin, TN

Ready, Set: Resources for Runners in Franklin

Where to Relax, Rejuvenate, and Recharge in Franklin and Brentwood

The Franklin Band to Host Annual Musical Trick or Treat Event

PumpkinFest Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Downtown Franklin on Saturday, October 25

Friends of the Brentwood Library Fall Book Sale | October 17-19

Best Ghost Tours in Downtown Franklin: Exploring Tennessee’s Haunted Past

Nashville to Franklin, TN: What to See, Eat, and Do in Downtown Franklin

Exploring the Great Outdoors: Family-Friendly Activities in Williamson County, TN

Spring Break Activities for Kids and Families

In A Pickle – Play this Fun and Easy Sport with Friends and Family

Let’s Get Moving! Local Rec Centers Have Great Amenities

Franklin Mayor Ken Moore Joins Ex Soccer Pro Eddie Lewis at TOCA Football in Celebration of Expansion of Programs

Spots Still Available for School of Nashville Ballet’s 2025 Youth Summer Camps

School’s Out! 10 Kid-Friendly Things to Do This Summer in Franklin, TN

Co-Ed Youth Soccer Camp at Centennial High School Registration Open

Spring Station Summer Dance Camp for Kids and Teens in Spring Hill, TN

The Complete Guide to Summer Camps in and Around Franklin, TN

Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates $17,500 to the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee

Spring Hill Community Supports St. Jude at Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee’s Annual Towhee Golf Club Tournament

Animal Center Celebrates 17th Annual Mars Global Adoption Weekend

Twice Daily Hosts 25th Annual Golf Cup Benefitting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

BBB Reminds Homeowners: Prepare Your Property for Fall with Trusted Local Businesses

Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates $17,500 to the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee

Spring Hill Community Supports St. Jude at Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee’s Annual Towhee Golf Club Tournament

Animal Center Celebrates 17th Annual Mars Global Adoption Weekend

Twice Daily Hosts 25th Annual Golf Cup Benefitting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

OneGenAway Announces Support for Furloughed Federal Workers — Free Food Boxes, No Questions Asked

Where to Worship: Churches in the Historic Heart of Downtown Franklin

Light the World Giving Machines Return to Downtown Franklin

Coming in September, Dave Gibson: The Songwriting Maestro of Country Music

World-Renowned Guitarist John Johns to Perform at First Presbyterian Church Franklin

Jay Strother Selected as Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church

Prime + Proper Brings Elevated Dining to Nashville Yards