The Franklin Farmers Market

9:00 am | Saturday, Nov 2nd
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Picture of the franklin farmers market with people walking around, shopping in the warm sunThe Franklin Farmers Market is a true Tennessee farmers market!

From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday

Spring/Summer Market:  April thru Oct,  8am – 1pm
Fall/Winter Market:  Nov thru March,  9am – 12pm

Picture of multiple baskets with a variety of vegetables at the Franklin farmers marketPicture of people shopping outside under white tents at the Franklin farmers market

Heritage Foundation’s Pumpkinfest to Return to Downtown Franklin Oct. 26

5:24 pm | Thursday, Sep 26th
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Pumpkinfest, a fall festival in Franklin, TN, family events, kids activities, restaurants, shopping, fun family events and more.

Sponsored by Jackson, the Fall festival brings back all the best Pumpkinfest highlights with new additions

September 26, 2019 (FRANKLIN, Tenn.) – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 36th annual Pumpkinfest presented by Jackson® will return to downtown Franklin on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. As the largest Fall festival in Middle Tennessee, Pumpkinfest attracts more than 65,000 visitors of all ages to Main Street.

“Pumpkinfest is a favorite fall tradition for Williamson County residents and visitors from all over,” said Bari Beasley, CEO of the Heritage Foundation. “This family-friendly festival is such an important part of the cultural heritage of Franklin, and we could not be prouder of the offerings we have at this year’s event.”

Since 1967, the 501(c)3 non-profit Heritage Foundation has been producing iconic street festivals in downtown Franklin, TN, initially as a means of economic vitality for the developing community and now as a way to preserve and share our local cultural heritage. The Heritage Foundation is dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving and sharing the places and stories that matter.  

Pumpkinfest highlights include:

  • Our Famous Kids Zone produced by Church of the City from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Free) 
  • Costume Contests:
    • NEW! Revamped costume parade down Main Street
    • People Costume Contest at 11:30 a.m. at the Main Stage 
    • Pet Costume Contest sponsored by Mars Petcare at 2:00 p.m. at the GRSM Acoustic Corner Stage
  • Sister Cities “Great Pumpkin” photo booth and Guess the Weight Contest
  • Extreme Pumpkin Carving sponsored by Parks Realty
  • Hundreds of craft and food vendors
  • Bavarian Bierhaus Beer Garden
  • Leiper’s Fork Distillery Whiskey Lounge
  • NEW! Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens Activities from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • Pre-restoration tours of the main mansion
    • Heritage Classroom activities for kids like candle dipping, pool noodle log cabin building and more
    • Pumpkin patch photo opportunities
    • Presentation about Williamson County Women in History from County Historian Rick Warwick 
  • Heritage Foundation VIP Member Lounge sponsored by Berry Farms
  • Downtown Franklin Rotary Chili Cook-Off
  • Live entertainment on multiple stages
  • Williamson County High School Battle of the Bands presented by Dark Horse Institute

Niya Moon, Corporate Philanthropy Manager from Jackson said, “We are delighted to return as the Presenting Sponsor this year for the 36th Annual Pumpkinfest. What a great way to celebrate fall and support the Heritage Foundation as they work to preserve the communities we call home here in Williamson County.”

This year, there will also be a new mobile app to help visitors maximize their experience and easily locate different activities. Soon, the app will be available to download from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. 

Parking and shuttle services from Franklin Transit Authority will be available from Church of the City and The Park at Harlinsdale Farm for $1 per person each way. No pets, non-folding strollers, food or drink are allowed on the trolleys.

Sponsors and key partners include Jackson, Bavarian Bierhaus, Berry Farms, Church of the City, Dark Horse Institute, Frost Brown Todd, GSRM Law, The Heritage at Brentwood, Leiper’s Fork Distillery, Mars Petcare, Parks Realty, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, Williamson Medical Center, FOX 17, Franklin Home Page, Hippie Radio 94.5, Mix 92.9, Nashville Scene and YOUR Williamson. 

To register for the people costume contest, pet costume contest or for more information about the festival, visit WilliamsonHeritage.org/Pumpkinfest.

About the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN

Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage and promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. The Foundation brings county history to about 3,000 public, private and homeschooled children each year through the Heritage Classroom program and walking tours of downtown Franklin. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, Pumpkinfest and Dickens of a Christmas bring hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates the “home of first kisses,” The Franklin Theatre, the area’s nationally accredited Main Street Program through the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Downtown Franklin Association, and the organization’s newest division and current restoration and rehabilitation project, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit https://williamsonheritage.org.

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BBB Songwriter’s Night

5:30 pm | Friday, May 3rd
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BBB Songwriters Night, music events in Franklin, TN, Brentwood, TN and Williamson County, TN on FranklinIs.Join BBB for a fun evening of food, drinks, auctions, and music –all while supporting a great cause! All proceeds from the event benefit BBB’s Integrity Foundation, which supports ethical business, personal integrity, and smart consumerism.

BBB’s Songwriters Night, sponsored by Dalamar Homes and Firestone Complete Auto, is a spirited musical event that spotlights the importance of integrity in the music industry.

Enjoy delicious food from The Puffy Muffin, spirit tastings from Prichard’s Distillery, a live and silent auction filled with great items, and stage performances from three renowned songwriters, Wynn Varble (The Official Page), Lee Thomas Miller and Aaron Raitiere.

36th Annual Main Street Festival

10:00 am | Saturday, Apr 27th
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The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 36th Annual Main Street Festival, Presented by First Tennessee Bank will take place Saturday, April 27, 2019 – Sunday, April 28, 2019.

One of the largest events in the Southeast, the festival is expected to draw a crowd of about 100,000 for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts, and crafts, food and children’s activities.

Dickens of a Christmas

11:00 am | Sunday, Dec 9th
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The largest outdoor Christmas festival in Middle Tennessee!

Step back in time with the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County when Dickens of a Christmas returns to Franklin’s Main Street December 8-9, 2018. The 34th annual free street festival will recreate the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s Victorian architecture as the backdrop. Some 200 musicians, dancers and characters will fill the streets, including several from Charles Dickens’s stories.

Saturday, December 8: 10am to 5pm

Sunday, December 9: 11am to 4pm

Producing Dickens of a Christmas is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of 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.

Dickens of a Christmas

10:00 am | Saturday, Dec 8th
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The largest outdoor Christmas festival in Middle Tennessee!

Step back in time with the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County when Dickens of a Christmas returns to Franklin’s Main Street December 8-9, 2018. The 34th annual free street festival will recreate the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s Victorian architecture as the backdrop. Some 200 musicians, dancers and characters will fill the streets, including several from Charles Dickens’s stories.

Saturday, December 8: 10am to 5pm

Sunday, December 9: 11am to 4pm

Producing Dickens of a Christmas is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of 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.

 

New Two-Hour Parking Signage Complete in Downtown Franklin

2:33 pm | Friday, Aug 17th
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Franklin—In July the Board of Mayor and Alderman voted to amend Franklin’s Parking laws from four hours to two hours in the downtown core. This week the Franklin Street Department completed the installation of 29 signs. The law will now be enforced Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will exclude city recognized holidays. Saturdays and Sundays will be unlimited parking.

The City also owns two free parking garages with approximately 300 spaces each that offer unlimited free parking. There are privately owned paid lots also available in downtown Franklin. Learn more about the City’s free parking and parking garage availability here http://www.franklintn.gov/parking.

2018 “Franklin on the Fourth” in Downtown Franklin

10:00 am | Wednesday, Jul 4th
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The annual Independence Day celebration begins at 10 a.m. on July 4th 

This year’s 4th of July Celebration will focus on family fun and include great music, quality crafts, tasty food, antique cars, and a large kids zone.  Downtown Franklin is the perfect location to have a festival and community event such as “Franklin on the Fourth”. 
 
The free festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4th, with bluegrass music playing from the stage.  Food vendors include everything from roasted corn on the cob to BBQ, ice cream to nachos; and corn dogs to smoothies.  Craft vendors will fill the area with wood working, jewelry and other handmade items. 
 
Food and craft booths will fill the downtown square.  Antique cars will line Main Street between the square and 4th Avenue.  The kid’s zone on 3rd Avenue North will have inflatables, a petting zoo, and pony rides.  The always fun Children’s Parade begins lining up at 4:45 and starts at 5 p.m.  Registration for the parade is free and goes on all day at the Lions Club booth, which also will be selling water.
 
Live entertainment, including many popular groups, continues throughout the day with a variety of music genres including Bluegrass, Country, Soul, and Pop.  The final group of the day will be preceded by the Old Glory Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution reading the Declaration of Independence, and the singing of the “National Anthem”.
 
Franklin on the Fourth ends at 8 p.m. to give attendees time to get to the Fireworks Display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm.  The display, put on by the City of Franklin and its sponsors, will begin at approximately 9 p.m.
 
“Franklin on the Fourth” is coordinated by the Franklin Lions Club and TN Events in conjunction with the City of Franklin.  All proceeds benefit the Franklin Lions Club Charities. 
 
REMEMBER !!
The tradition of the “Children’s Parade” will continue and begin at 5:00 p.m. (Children will begin lining up at a designated marked location on 4th Avenue South at 4:45 p.m.) There will be Prizes for best costume and decorated bikes and wagons! 

VOICES: An Evening of Humor and Song to Benefit Musicians On Call

4:35 pm | Friday, Jun 29th
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NASHVILLE, TENN. (JUNE 29, 2018) Redjett Management announces a special evening of songs and stories that will benefit Musicians On Call on August 02, 2018 at the historic Franklin Theatre. Redjett’s family of artists – Lauren Daigle, Sadie Robertson, Chris McClarney, Cody Carnes and Hollyn – will lend their time and talent to showcase the healing power of music. “VOICES: AN EVENING OF HUMOR AND SONG” will be hosted by author and speaker Annie F. Downs and include unique collaborations, individual performances and plenty of laughs creating a one-of-a-kind event.

“When I ventured away from corporate America, I wanted my business to consistently give more then we get, in all areas,” shares Redjett co-founder Leigh Holt. “We are excited to live this out and present our first benefit concert supporting Musicians on Call. We fell in love with this organization a few years ago and I’m so grateful that our entire roster of artists, friends and partners have jumped on board to raise as much money as possible for the cause!”

“When we started our company two-and-a-half years ago, I don’t think I could have predicted that we would be working with this amazing group of people,” explains Redjett co-founder Kendra Flack. “Each one brings something special, and I love watching the impact that they are making in people’s lives. When we pitched the idea to do a night that gives back, they didn’t even hesitate. I am so honored and excited that we get to do this and I promise you it will be a night you won’t forget.”

Tickets are on sale now – click here to purchase tickets. There is a VIP package that includes early entry at 5:30 pm with a Q&A with the artists at 6 pm as well as a special gift at the door. The August 2nd event will begin at 7:30 pm (Doors at 6:30 pm).

 

ABOUT REDJETT
In 2015, Kendra Flack and Leigh Holt co-founded Redjett to holistically serve artists by consulting them on all career decisions from overall business needs to marketing and PR strategy, fan engagement, touring, sponsorships, and more. Relationships with each client are unique; every plan is specifically crafted and purposefully-tailored to connect to the heart and vision of each artist, while authentically growing platforms and creating exceptional music. Internally, the team is encouraged and fueled by working within their gifts to accomplish what’s never been done before. Redjett Management currently represents RIAA Platinum™ selling artist Lauren Daigle, best-selling author Sadie Robertson, Chris McClarney, Cody Carnes and Hollyn.

MUSICIANS ON CALL
It’s no secret that music can help you feel better. That’s why Musicians On Call brings music to the people who need it most – hospital patients. Musicians On Call brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. By delivering live, in-room performances to patients undergoing treatment or unable to leave their beds, we add a dose of joy to life in a healthcare facility. Since 1999, Musicians On Call volunteer musicians have performed for over 600,000 patients and their families.

 

Eat The Street: Franklin’s First Festival of Food Trucks

5:00 pm | Friday, May 4th
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Join the 21st District Recovery Court for their 7th annual Eat The Street Festival, as more than 30 foodtrucks converge on Downtown Franklin. Come out and enjoy an evening of great food and lots of fun, which all benefits the 21st District Recovery Court in their continuing battle against drug addiction in our community. See you in the street!

This year’s event will take place May 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Franklin Bicentennial Park, 3rd Ave N., Franklin, TN. For more information find Eat the Street on Facebook at EatTheStreetFest.

 
 
 
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