Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square

6:00 pm | Thursday, Dec 1st
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christmas-events-in-franklin-tnDowntown Franklin, TN Events – Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square

The downtown Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square is a fun way for the entire family to kick-off the holiday season.  The city partners with sponsors and Spring Tree Media group to bring a multi-media extravaganza to the historic downtwon square.  The event features children’s choirs from local middle schools, and high schools.  In 2015 award winning singer Matthew West performed and there was a surprise appearance from the Opryland Grinch.  Hundreds gathered on the square to watch lights and movie clips projected on the historic buildings on the square, and also a dancing light show around the square.  A fan favorite was the free photos with Santa on the steps of the historic courthouse.

For more information, please visit Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square.

The Polar Express Reading & Tree Lighting Ceremony

5:00 pm | Monday, Dec 7th
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The Brentwood Library Annual Tree Lighting will be on Monday, December 7th at 5:30pm. At 5pm and 6pm, there will be readings of The Polar Express in the Periodical Room and everyone attending the Polar Express Reading must have a ticket. The event is free, but tickets for the Polar Express Readings are available on a first come-first serve basis at the Children’s Service Desk beginning on Monday, November 23rd during regular library hours. For more information about the Tree Lighting, please contact Brigid Day at 615-371-0090 ext. 8510.

Monday, December 7 – Polar Express Readings at 5pm and 6pm.
Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30pm.
Advanced Tickets Required for Readings!
Admission is Free!

Calendar: Holiday Happenings

5:06 pm | Tuesday, Dec 1st
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Herald Reports

Here’s a sneak peek at just some of the events coming up in Franklin and elsewhere to celebrate the holiday season:

Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:45 p.m. – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. A spectacular event on the town square featuring the lighting of the tree, as well as entertainment by local school children, musicians/performers, and Santa Claus.

Saturday, Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Kiwanis Christmas Parade. Local soulful singer Quintavious Johnson, 13, will serve as grand marshal for this downtown Franklin tradition featuring floats, marching bands and the appearance of Santa Claus.

Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m. – Leipers Fork Christmas Parade. Naomi Judd will serve as grand marshal for this quirky and fun parade that highlights a real “Country” Christmas.

Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m./11 a.m.-5 p.m.– Dickens of a Christmas. Step back in time with the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County when Dickens of a Christmas returns to Franklin’s Main Street.

Get in the holiday spirit at Brentwood Library

3:43 pm | Sunday, Nov 29th
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Herald Reports

The Brentwood Library has a lineup of holiday-related happenings over the next few weeks.

Here are some of those events:

Morning with Santa and Magic Show – Saturday, Dec. 5. Doors open at 9 a.m. Free event. Tickets required. Bring the whole family to meet Santa, play a variety of games, and enjoy a magic show by Scott Humston at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m. Call Pat Ladnier or Missy Dillingham at 615-371-0090 to reserve a spot.

The Polar Express Reading & Tree Lighting Ceremony – Monday, Dec. 7, 5:30-7 p.m. Free event. Tickets are required for readings but not the lighting ceremony. Polar Express readings will be 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. The Dedication and Lighting of the Tree will be held at 6 p.m. Also, enjoy holiday treats, warm cider, and special music performed by Ravenwood High School. To reserve a spot, call Pat Ladnier or Missy Dillingham at 615-371-0090. The Library tree has two new figure additions – Cat in the Hat and a Nutcracker.

Family Movie – Polar Express (G) – Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1-3 p.m. Fun for the whole family. There will be grab bag giveaways for kids. Whole Foods Market of Franklin will be providing snacks and drinks! For questions, contact Amanda Chappell at 615-371-8290, ext 8290.

Franklin Tree Lighting ceremony set to illuminate on Dec. 3

7:59 pm | Friday, Nov 20th
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Herald Reports

The city of Franklin is teaming with Spring Tree Media to light up the square Dec. 3 at 6:45 p.m. during the 2015 Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Franklin.

The Freedom Intermediate School Honors Choir, the Centennial High School Chamber Choir, Music City Strings and other surprise guests will make an appearance. This year the event is sponsored by Spring Tree Media, Hyundai of Cool Springs and Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation (MTEMC).

Free photos with Santa will be offered sponsored by Williamson Medical Center and walk away with a 5×7 photograph.

The downtown Franklin Square will be closed from 5:45 to 9 p.m. for this event so attendees can view the movies and lights projected on the buildings and walk to the tree without worry of traffic.

“Last year was such a fun event with close to 3,000 people in attendance,” said City Administrator Eric Stuckey. “We are honored to have Hyundai of Cool Springs, Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation and Williamson Medical Center sponsor our activities this year.

“In addition, Spring Tree media is donating their creative ideas, and services for Franklin families to celebrate our hometown Christmas tree lighting. We welcome back Freedom Intermediate and Centennial High School this year and are excited the Music City Strings are joining us as well.”

The stage will be located in the middle of the square this year with the monument and tree in the background.

“We really want this to be a fun and memorable experience for all who attend and each year we’ll add something new and different, there will be surprises,” said Peter Vaque, President of Spring Tree Media.