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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260718T084649
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SUMMARY:Dickens of a Christmas
DESCRIPTION: \nDowntown Franklin\, Dickens of a Christmas\nEach year\, Main Street recalls the spirit of Christmases past when the Heritage Foundation throws its annual Dickens of a Christmas celebration! This year the event marks its 31st anniversary\, and will feature both time-honored activities that have become perennial favorites\, as well as a few new traditions in the making. \nFranklin’s Main Street–and its beautiful Victorian architecture–will be decked out for the holiday season. Some 200 characters\, dancers and entertainers in the street\, including several from Charles Dickens’s stories interacting with the public. Expect to see the nefarious Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley\, Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim Cratchit with his parents from A Christmas Carol; and of course\, a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas with treats for children. \nWhat to Expect\n\nSugar plums and roasted chestnuts being sold on the street\, much like they were during the Victorian era.\nStreet vendors selling old English fare\, including bangers and mash (grilled sausages & mashed potatoes); Somerset Sausage Rolls (sausage-filled pastries); shepherd’s pies; fish ‘n chips; and Yorkshire “toasties” (spicy sausage\, hamburger and cheese mixture on rye bread).\nA variety of musical performances\nHorse-drawn carriage rides on the Public Square.\nA holiday arts and crafts bazaar.\nA town sing of classic Christmas carols on the Public Square.\nA costume contest\, and so much more!\n\nVisit website to learn more! \nProducing Dickens of a Christmas is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Since 1967 the non-profit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic\, architectural and geographic resources; in short\, saving the places that matter. \n
URL:https://oldfranklinis.jlbdev.com/event/dickens-of-a-christmas
LOCATION:Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, TN\, 37064\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Family Events,Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20151212T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20151212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260718T084649
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SUMMARY:Holiday Story Time
DESCRIPTION:\n\n \nStory Time returns to the Visitor Center in Downtown Franklin\, Tennessee on Saturday\, December 12th at 11:00am and 1:00pm.\n\n  \nHoliday Story Time with the Sugar Plum Fairy – Saturday\, December 12 at 11:00 AM \n\nHoliday Story Time with Elsa and Olaf – Saturday\, December 12 at 1:00 PM \n\nBring the whole family and enjoy Santa reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas” followed by a special meet n greet. Attendance is limited so get there early to secure your spot! Your favorite holiday characters will be reading beloved holiday stories to boys and girls of all ages this holiday season. \nThe magic of the season comes to life during the special meet ’n’ greets with all the characters immediately following their stories. This year\, you can meet the Sugar Plum Fairy\, Buddy the Elf\, Princess Elsa and even Santa Claus himself! This is a great way to celebrate the holiday season with the entire family. \nSo\, pack up the kids (or just yourself)\, and come on down to the Visitor Center to share in the spirit of the holiday season! \n\n
URL:https://oldfranklinis.jlbdev.com/event/holiday-story-time-with-the-sugar-plum-fairy
LOCATION:Visitor Center\, 400 Main Street\, Franklin\, TN\, 37064\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Kids Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20151212T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20151212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260718T084649
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SUMMARY:It’s A Wonderful Life
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\n\nSaturday\, 12/12/15 – 02:00 PM\nSaturday\, 12/12/15 – 07:00 PM\nDecember 3 – 20\, 2015\nStudio Tenn’s newest holiday tradition continues this season with an encore production of “It’s A Wonderful Life\,” specially tailoring its silver screen glory for a unique live-on-stage experience. A foremost fixture of yuletide nostalgia\, this cherished narrative of doubt\, despair and ultimate awakening has transcended generations. Studio Tenn’s vintage\, post-card-from-the-past retelling will both pay homage to Frank Capra’s iconic 1946 film and reach beyond the reruns of Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed performances\, harnessing the emotive power of live theatre to reveal and re-focus the compelling core truths that have earned this tender\, heartwarming story its eternal keep in the canon of American holiday traditions. \nPlease visit It’s A Wonderful Life for more information and to purchase tickets. \n\n\n
URL:https://oldfranklinis.jlbdev.com/event/its-a-wonderful-life-6
LOCATION:Jamison Hall in The Factory at Franklin\, 230 Franklin Road \, Franklin\, TN\, 37064\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20151212T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20151212T140000
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SUMMARY:Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:The almost famous\, home-grown Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade begins at 2pm on Saturday\, December 12th. Get there early for refreshments and shopping! \nThe parade goes from Southall Road through the heart of the village on Old Hillsboro Road.  Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and join this free\, wacky\, wild and wonderful parade. \nFor more information please see Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade. \n
URL:https://oldfranklinis.jlbdev.com/event/leipers-fork-christmas-parade
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Kids Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20151212T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20151212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260718T084649
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SUMMARY:Homes for the Holidays Candlelight Tour
DESCRIPTION:  \nFirst Tennessee Bank presents Homes for the Holidays Candlelight Tour benefitingBridges Domestic Violence Center and historic preservation will be held Saturday\, Dec. 12 and Sunday\, Dec. 13 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. each night. Visitors will get an inside look into several Franklin homes and churches and enjoy the various styles of holiday decorations that exhibit the balance between historic charm and modern allure. The tour falls on the same weekend as the Heritage Foundation’s Dickens of a Christmas event\, and guests are encouraged to come for the celebration and stay for the home tours. \nIn making the announcement\, founding Bridges board member and historical preservationist Pam Lewis said\, “We’re so pleased to open a festive collection of lovely historic and new homes along with several churches for a holiday candlelight tour in downtown Franklin. This tour demonstrates the rich heritage we enjoy in Franklin and highlights creative ways to celebrate\, decorate and enjoy the blessings of the season.” \nHomes and churches on the tour include: \n\nPhillip Catholic Church – Old Sanctuary\, 113 2nd Ave. South\nCumberland Presbyterian\, 615 W. Main Street\nLotz House\, 1111 Columbia Avenue\nTy’s House – Hard Bargain Association\, 608 Mt. Hope Street\nO’More College of Design\, 423 S. Margin Street\nLandmark Books\, 114 E. Main Street\nThe home of Lisa and Brian Beathard\, 704 Fair Street\nThe home of Kelly and Chad Dannenfelser\, 315 Fourth Ave. South\nThe home of Ann Johnson\, 1211 Carnton Lane\nThe home of Lydia and Tom Miller\, 1328 Carnton Lane\nThe home of Erika and Marcus Frazier\, 1508 Holmes Circle\n\nThe home of Rebecca and John Burns\, 1136 Carnton Lane\n\n“We’re pleased to celebrate the holidays while acknowledging the history of the Lotz House\,” said Lotz House Executive Director J.T. Thompson. “The festive decorations will make the visitors feel as if they have stepped back in time with the Lotz family.” \nThe variety of historic and new sites on the tour will be filled with special collections and personalized décor that celebrate their own unique traditions. The Lotz House will serve holiday fare such as hot cider and Christmas cookies. Decorations in the house will be representative of the time period of the 1864 Battle of Franklin\, with fresh décor of pulled cotton\, harvested nuts\, fresh apples\, magnolia leaves and holly. The home of Ann Johnson will offer festive foods and feature her collection of antiques\, salvaged barn wood floors and refurbished cedar beams. Cumberland Presbyterian will provide holiday music\, period décor and a 25-foot Christmas tree. The campus of O’More College of Design will be decorated by its talented design students. The home of Rebecca and John Burns will feature handmade crocheted Christmas ornaments and a Crystal angel collection. Period costumed and festive interpreters and holiday music will be at many of the sites throughout the tour. \n\nAdvance tickets are $30 per person or two for $55 and include a tour of all homes and churches. Tickets at the door on Dec. 12 and 13 are $32 per person or two for $60. Groups of 10 or more are $25 each. Please note that tickets are non-refundable. Tour patrons are welcomed to split up the tour over both days if desired.\n\nTickets are available at these locations: \n\nLotz House\, 1111 Columbia Avenue\, 615-790-7190\, lotzhouse.com\nThe Heritage Foundation\, 134 2nd Ave North\, 615-591-8500\, historicfranklin.com\nBridges Domestic Violence Center\, 615-599-8064\, bridgesdvc.org\nWesthaven Resident’s Club\, 401 Cheltenham Ave\, 615-791-9250\, westhaventn.com\nWilliamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau\, 150 4th Avenue North G-250\, 615-791-7554\, visitfranklin.com\nThe Shop Around The Corner\, 117 3rd Avenue North\, 615-599-1652\nFirstBank\, 510 Columbia Avenue\, Suite 106 at 5 Points\, 615-435-2460\, firstbankonline.com\n\nAbout First Tennessee Bank \nFirst Tennessee Bank was founded during the Civil War in 1864 and has the 14th oldest national bank charter in the country\, as well as one of the highest customer retention rates of any bank in the country. First Tennessee and FTN Financial are part of First Horizon National Corporation (NYSE:FHN)\, which has 4\,300 employees. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Forbes\, Working Mother and American Banker magazines. More information is available at www.FirstTennessee.com. \nAbout Bridges  \nBridges Domestic Violence Center serves women\, men and their children affected by domestic violence\, ensuring a safe transition to successful independent living through education\, intervention and case management. More information is available at www.bridgesdvc.org. \n
URL:https://oldfranklinis.jlbdev.com/event/homes-for-the-holidays
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20151212T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20151212T183000
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SUMMARY:Holly Trolley
DESCRIPTION:\nTickets for the Holly Trolley 2015 event are on sale! \nTickets can be purchased online at www.tmagroup.org; additionally\, tickets are available at the Transit Center\, which is located at 708 Columbia Avenue. Event dates begin on Friday\, December 4\, and continue December 5\, 6\, 11\, 12\, 13\, 18\, 19\, and 20. \nParticipants will be treated to holiday refreshments thirty minutes prior to departure from the Transit Center in historic Downtown Franklin.  New this year\, in partnership with Westhaven\, the event will feature the beautiful holiday light displays in Westhaven\, downtown Franklin and surrounding areas in Williamson County. \nPre-payment is required for seat reservations\, and are on a first-come\, first serve basis. Tickets are $16.00 per person. For more information visit: www.tmagroup.org or call (615) 920-4956 for more information. \n\n
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LOCATION:Franklin Transit Center\, 708 Columbia Ave\, Franklin\, TN\, 37064\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20151212T200000
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SUMMARY:Suzy Bogguss: Swingin' Little Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Suzy Bogguss’ Swingin’ Little Christmas is a joyous\, festive evening of traditional songs and spontaneity. \n“The audience is different every night and so is our performance. The folks that come out are always in the spirit and eager to participate. They’re very much a part of the show\,” says Suzy. \nThe musicianship is jaw-dropping and Suzy’s rich and fluid voice takes us through sentimental songs like: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” to her own raucous “Two Step Round The Christmas Tree”. It’s a fun-filled night of all the Christmas classics sprinkled with some of Suzy’s hits through the years and select songs from her recent release Lucky. The whole family will enjoy this Swingin’ Little Christmas Show! \nFor tickets and more information please visit The Franklin Theatre. \n
URL:https://oldfranklinis.jlbdev.com/event/suzy-bogguss-swingin-little-christmas
LOCATION:The Franklin Theatre\, 419 Main Street\, Franklin\, TN\, 37064\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Music Events
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