Franklin, TN – Downtown, Events, Shopping, Restaurants, Antiques, Living and Entertainment

December 1-January 5: Christmas at Carnton

The historic house will be decorated as it would have been in the 1850s with natural greenery, handmade ornaments, 19th century crystal, china and silver. Tours available: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Admission $10 adults, $9 seniors 65+, $3 children 6-12. For more information, call 615.794.0903 or visit www.carnton.org.

December 1-23: “The Homecoming” performed by the Town Center Players

The play is based on the TV series The Waltons, has a Christmas theme and is family friendly. This production marks the premier opening of Brentwood’s new arts center the “Town Center Theatre,” located at 136 Fierson Street.Performances are Thursday-Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $18 for adults $16 for students and seniors. For reservations, call 615.221-1174. For all other information, call 615.221.1173.

December 2: Franklin Christmas Parade

This year’s parade them is “A Storybook Christmas” presented by theCool Springs Kiwanis Club and sponsored by Atmos Energy. Join in the holiday celebration as the parade goes by with school bands, floats and Nash the predators mascot, and other surprise guests!
2 p.m. in downtown Franklin, TN. For more information, check out www.coolspringskiwanis.com

December 2: Morning with Santa

Enjoy a visit from Santa, crafts, face painting, refreshments and a magic show. 9a.m.-12noon, magic shows at 9:30a.m., 10:30a.m. and 11:30a.m. Free but tickets are required for the magic shows. Stop by the Brentwood Library after November 24 to pick up your tickets.
For more information, call 615.371.0090 or visit www.brentwood.tn.org/library.

December 2-3: 34th Annual Carter House Candlelight Tour of Homes

The tour includes ten beautiful sites, beginning at The Carter House. Saturday and Sunday 5-9 p.m. Tickets: $20 for adults ($18 in advance), $15 ages 65 and over, $10 children 6-12. For tickets or more information, call 615.791.1861 or visit www.carter-house.org.

December 4: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Gather at the Brentwood Library for the annual tree lighting ceremony including a concert by the Ravenwood High School Choir and the tree dedication by Mayor Sweeney. Afterward, refreshments will be provided inside with music by harpist Anna Christine Morrell and a special reading of the “Polar Express.” Children are invited to wear their pajamas! 5:30p.m. Brentwood Library. For more information, call 615.371.0090 or visit www.brentwood.tn.org/library.

Dec. 8-10, 15-17, 21-22: Holly Trolley Holiday Light Tours

Take the trolley to see the decorated homes and bright lights this holiday season. Visit their website http://www.tmagroup.org to view the schedule and ticket availability. Tickets: $15 Stop by the Franklin Transit Authority office at 108 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 209, Franklin, TN 37064 to purchase tickets or call 615.790.4252 for more information.

December 8-10, 14-16: “Christmas With Little Women” by the Pull-Tight Players

The beloved characters of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel return again in this charming portrait of two holiday seasons. During the first Christmas, Father, while serving as a chaplain in the Union Army, lies ill in Washington and Mrs. March must leave to care for him. However, a year later, it is a joyous occasion. All the girls have exciting news to share and, most importantly, Father is healthy again and is coming home on the evening train! Evening shows 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee, 2:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased beginning Nov. 27 online at www.pull-tight.com or by calling 615.791.5007, Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ticket prices are $14 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, visit www.pull-tight.com.

December 9-10: Dickens of a Christmas in Downtown Franklin!

Victorian holiday festival featuring characters from Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol,” caroling, period food, carriage rides and crafters. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m. in downtown Franklin, TN. Free event! For more information, call 615.591.8500 or visit www.historicfranklin.com.

December 9: Leipers Fork Christmas Parade and Celebration

Country-style Christmas parade including dueling riding lawnmowers, septic trucks, outhouses, politicians and local celebrities.
3-6 p.m.The Village. Free event! For more information, call 615.790.4003.

December 9: Light Up Brentwood

The City of Brentwood is encouraging the community to join the City in decorating for the holiday season. Saturday, December 9 has been designated as the official night to decorate homes and streets with the “Christmas Spirit” so make sure to “Light Up” and take a drive through Brentwood. Over 95% of Brentwood subdivisions are lighting their streets with luminaries.  Some of these subdivisions include Brentwood Country Club, Lansdowne, Fountainhead, Brentmeade, Foxboro, Chenoweth, Indian Point, Liberty Downs, Raintree Forest, Saratogo Hills, Twelve Oaks, Somerset, Oakhall, Green Hills Boulevard, McGavock Farms, Belle Rive, Foxland Hall, Beech Grove, Twin Springs, Meadowlake, Halbrook, Carriage Hills, Carondelet, and Woodway.
For more information call 615.371.0060.

December 9-10: Santa in the Village

Bring the little ones to tell Santa their Christmas wishes! Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday 1-4 p.m. The Jail, Leipers Fork. Free event! Call 615.591.6413 or visit http://www.jailhouseindustrys.com for more information.