Tennessee is full of sweet, southern towns that simply burst with holiday cheer and local hospitality. It’s hard to find a town that doesn’t welcome you with open arms, to be honest. As the weather gets chillier and the snow starts to fall, lights go up and speaker systems start to pump Christmas music down every main street in the state, a beautiful picture of the fun to come. One of our favorite places to visit during Christmastime is the bustling town of Franklin, Tennessee, just a half-hour from Nashville.
Shawn Walters/Instagram Franklin, Tennessee has long been considered the pinnacle of small-town charm. Located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, this beautiful, bustling city is surrounded by the lush beauty of the countryside and just thirty minutes from the metropolis of Nashville.
City of Franklin - Facebook Sure, the downtown is darling every day of every season, but the holidays really bring out a celebratory air.
City of Franklin - Facebook The entire downtown puts on their holiday best, stringing Christmas lights and hanging garlands and wreaths in the windows. At night, downtown glows with holiday cheer.
City of Franklin - Facebook There are multiple community events throughout the season that also serve to elevate the Franklin Christmas experiences. You can attend the Christmas tree lighting in the heart of downtown, or you can visit for the magical Dickens of a Christmas, when the city transforms into a scene straight out of a Dickens novel.
City of Franklin - Facebook Your favorite holiday movies are shown every season at the historic Franklin Theater (Elf! It’s a Wonderful Life!), making for a perfect family and day date.
City of Franklin - Facebook Shop along the square if you’re looking for delicious holiday gifts, where you can revel in the beauty of the holiday decor on every corner.
City of Franklin - Facebook Magic. Pure, complete, magic.
City of Franklin - Facebook The Dickens of a Christmas festival is known throughout the state and draws a solid crowd every year. Your kids will get a kick out of all the costumes, and you’ll fall in love with the local vendors.
City of Franklin - Facebook Franklin, Tennessee. There’s no other place like it in the world, and we love it that way. Will you be visiting for the holiday season? What’s your favorite thing to do in Franklin?
If you’re looking for more fun during the holiday season, this incredible small town knows how to celebrate Christmas.
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Franklin, Tennessee has long been considered the pinnacle of small-town charm. Located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, this beautiful, bustling city is surrounded by the lush beauty of the countryside and just thirty minutes from the metropolis of Nashville.
City of Franklin - Facebook
Sure, the downtown is darling every day of every season, but the holidays really bring out a celebratory air.
The entire downtown puts on their holiday best, stringing Christmas lights and hanging garlands and wreaths in the windows. At night, downtown glows with holiday cheer.
There are multiple community events throughout the season that also serve to elevate the Franklin Christmas experiences. You can attend the Christmas tree lighting in the heart of downtown, or you can visit for the magical Dickens of a Christmas, when the city transforms into a scene straight out of a Dickens novel.
Your favorite holiday movies are shown every season at the historic Franklin Theater (Elf! It’s a Wonderful Life!), making for a perfect family and day date.
Shop along the square if you’re looking for delicious holiday gifts, where you can revel in the beauty of the holiday decor on every corner.
Magic. Pure, complete, magic.
The Dickens of a Christmas festival is known throughout the state and draws a solid crowd every year. Your kids will get a kick out of all the costumes, and you’ll fall in love with the local vendors.
Franklin, Tennessee. There’s no other place like it in the world, and we love it that way. Will you be visiting for the holiday season? What’s your favorite thing to do in Franklin?
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