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December 2015
Homes for the Holidays Candlelight Tour
First 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…
Find out more »Holly Trolley
Tickets for the Holly Trolley 2015 event are on sale! Tickets 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. Participants 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…
Find out more »Suzy Bogguss: Swingin’ Little Christmas
Suzy Bogguss’ Swingin’ Little Christmas is a joyous, festive evening of traditional songs and spontaneity. “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. The 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…
Find out more »Dickens of a Christmas
Downtown Franklin, Dickens of a Christmas Each 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. Franklin’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,…
Find out more »It’s A Wonderful Life
December 3 – 20, 2015 Studio 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…
Find out more »Homes for the Holidays Candlelight Tour
First Tennessee Bank presents Homes for the Holidays Candlelight Tour benefiting Bridges 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…
Find out more »Holly Trolley
Tickets for the Holly Trolley 2015 event are on sale! Tickets 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. Participants 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…
Find out more »It’s Christmas with John Berry
John Berry has a new outlook, a new address and a new beginning. The singer-songwriter rose to stardom on the country charts of the 1990s with such mega hits as “Your Love Amazes Me,” “Standing on the Edge of Goodbye” and “She’s Taken a Shine.” His annual Christmas tours brighten the holidays for thousands, as does his electrifying rendition of “O Holy Night.” During his star-making decade, John Berry placed 20 singles on the county hit parade. He earned Gold…
Find out more »Holiday Lights at Cheekwood
November 27th - January 3rd Come see the Holiday LIGHTS and start a new holiday tradition with Cheekwood in 2015! For the first time ever, our gorgeous decorations will extend from the Mansion out into the gardens, setting the grounds aglow with elegant displays, dazzling views and hundreds of thousands of festive, twinkling lights. Bundle up for the prettiest winter stroll of the season! *This is a ticketed, special event. Not open Christmas night.
Find out more »Jars of Clay Family Christmas Show
A night full of fun, festivities, and a whole lot of Christmas Spirit, join us Wednesday, December 16th for our first annual Jars of Clay Family Christmas Show at The Franklin Theatre. The VIP package includes an invitation to our VIP After Party, plus early access to the venue to get the best seats, and an exclusive autographed Jars of Clay Christmas poster. Doors Open at 6:30 PM
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