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Name: Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
Start: 2025-12-09T16:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-14T22:00:00-06:00
Location: CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS

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November 2025

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November 21 @ 4:30 pm - November 23 @ 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

FrankTown Festival of Lights event in Franklin, TN, Holiday Light Shows.

November 21 @ 5:00 pm - December 31 @ 9:00 pm

2025 FrankTown Festival of Lights

Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, United States

November 25 @ 4:30 pm - November 26 @ 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

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November 28 @ 4:30 pm - November 30 @ 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

November 28 @ 5:00 pm - November 30 @ 9:00 pm

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights

Lucky Ladd Farms 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, United States

December 2025

December 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, United States

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December 2 @ 4:30 pm - December 7 @ 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

Hello Trolley at the Factory at Franklin

December 4 @ 6:00 pm - December 7 @ 7:30 pm

Franklin Holiday Lights Trolley Tour 2025

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United States

$33

The Franklin Christmas Parade in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, Presented by Downtown Franklin Rotary.

December 6 @ 1:00 pm

2025 Franklin Christmas Parade Presented by Downtown Franklin Rotary

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Main Street, Franklin, TN, United States

Free

December 9 @ 4:30 pm - December 14 @ 10:00 pm

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

Tickets to Pull-Tight Players Holiday Comedy Go On Sale Monday

Tis’ the Season for Hot Chocolate: 5 Franklin Favorites Sure to Satisfy Your Hot Cocoa Craving this Winter

Christmas in Nashville 2025: Holiday Events, Shows, and Light Displays

The Factory at Franklin to Host Franklin’s Ultimate New Year’s Eve Celebration in Liberty Hall

THE BAND LIGHT Announces Biggest Hometown Headline Show Yet: Lightyear 26′ at The Franklin Theatre

Ember, A Harvest of Art & Antiques, Celebrates Fall in Leiper’s Fork

CASS Contemporary Presents: “Tristan Eaton: Lately” – A New Exhibit Debuting November 15

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

Tis’ the Season for Hot Chocolate: 5 Franklin Favorites Sure to Satisfy Your Hot Cocoa Craving this Winter

Moto Moda to Open in Wedgewood-Houston Thursday, November 20

Antoinette’s Wine Social Opening in Sylvan Park, Spring 2026

Mellow Mushroom’s New Holiday Drinks are Available Now in Franklin & Nashville

January at Southall Farm & Inn Earns Michelin Green Star for Sustainability

Tickets to Pull-Tight Players Holiday Comedy Go On Sale Monday

Christmas in Nashville 2025: Holiday Events, Shows, and Light Displays

The Factory at Franklin to Host Franklin’s Ultimate New Year’s Eve Celebration in Liberty Hall

THE BAND LIGHT Announces Biggest Hometown Headline Show Yet: Lightyear 26′ at The Franklin Theatre

Matthew West to Headline 2025 Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting On December 5, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Factory at Franklin to Host Franklin’s Ultimate New Year’s Eve Celebration in Liberty Hall

THE BAND LIGHT Announces Biggest Hometown Headline Show Yet: Lightyear 26′ at The Franklin Theatre

Williamson County Performing Arts Center Presents “A Man Named Cash” and Jacob Tolliver’s “Million Dollar Christmas”

Nashville Symphony to release “Conquest Requiem” on November 14

Local Songwriter Delivers “Santa Claus Is Melting on the Sand” In Time for Christmas

Tickets to Pull-Tight Players Holiday Comedy Go On Sale Monday

Studio Tenn’s “White Christmas” Brings Broadway Stars and Iconic Choreography to Franklin

The Franklin Theatre Holiday Movies 2025

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

Tis’ the Season for Hot Chocolate: 5 Franklin Favorites Sure to Satisfy Your Hot Cocoa Craving this Winter

Christmas in Nashville 2025: Holiday Events, Shows, and Light Displays

FrankTown Festival of Lights Begins Friday: Drive-Through Christmas Lights in Franklin

The Harvest Concept Black Friday Special: Women’s Personal Fitness 6-Pack Pass

Williamson County Performing Arts Center Presents “A Man Named Cash” and Jacob Tolliver’s “Million Dollar Christmas”

FrankTown Festival of Lights Begins Friday: Drive-Through Christmas Lights in Franklin

City of Franklin Presents Family Day—Featuring the Gary Sinise Foundation and a Free Concert by Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band

The Franklin Theatre Holiday Movies 2025

Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Franklin: Trunk-or-Treats & Things to Do

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

BBB of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky Announces 2026 Students of Integrity Scholarships

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

The Harvest Concept Black Friday Special: Women’s Personal Fitness 6-Pack Pass

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

Tis’ the Season for Hot Chocolate: 5 Franklin Favorites Sure to Satisfy Your Hot Cocoa Craving this Winter

Christmas in Nashville 2025: Holiday Events, Shows, and Light Displays

FrankTown Festival of Lights Begins Friday: Drive-Through Christmas Lights in Franklin

Williamson County Performing Arts Center Presents “A Man Named Cash” and Jacob Tolliver’s “Million Dollar Christmas”

Holiday Markets in Franklin and Williamson County, TN: Handmade Gifts, Local Vendors, and Festive Fun

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

ELEVEN11 & Restaurant Depot Partner with The Salvation Army to Provide 150 Thanksgiving Meals for Nashville Residents and Unhoused Neighbors

Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates $15,000 to Support Operation Stand Down Tennessee

GraceWorks Named Hometown Charity and Beneficiary of Darrell Waltrip Subaru’s Share the Love® Event

Franklin Golf Lab Opens in Cool Springs: Indoor Golf Lessons and 24/7 Training

The Harvest Concept Black Friday Special: Women’s Personal Fitness 6-Pack Pass

ELEVEN11 & Restaurant Depot Partner with The Salvation Army to Provide 150 Thanksgiving Meals for Nashville Residents and Unhoused Neighbors

Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates $15,000 to Support Operation Stand Down Tennessee

GraceWorks Named Hometown Charity and Beneficiary of Darrell Waltrip Subaru’s Share the Love® Event

Trot Before the Feast: Thousands Run for Neighbors in Need at GraceWorks Turkey Trot

Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates over $14,000 to Blood Cancer United

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