{"id":99951485,"date":"2026-01-05T10:45:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/?page_id=99951485"},"modified":"2026-05-29T14:45:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T19:45:33","slug":"franklins-tree-lighting-on-the-square","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/annual-events\/franklins-tree-lighting-on-the-square\/","title":{"rendered":"Franklin&#8217;s Tree Lighting on the Square"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:9vw;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:9vw;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:450px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#0a0000\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05061548\/tree-lighting-hero-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"A beautifully lit Christmas tree stands tall in the center of a quaint town square, surrounded by historic brick buildings and twinkling streetlights in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"96% 60%\" style=\"object-position:96% 60%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05061548\/tree-lighting-hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05061548\/tree-lighting-hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05061548\/tree-lighting-hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05061548\/tree-lighting-hero-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05061548\/tree-lighting-hero-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05061548\/tree-lighting-hero.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-1bcc48b4 wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84dd74967b8f091f7c64bec1adca9b0a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-85d39b2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-normal-font-size is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f2f1c6ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-af4ce072 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family wp-elements-92bdb9cbf4ec9fd663f04c5648eec516\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.055rem, 1.055rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.719), 1.63rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">FRANKLIN\u2019S GUIDE TO Tree Lighting on the Square<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Franklin\u2019s Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square is a downtown holiday tradition that welcomes the season with an evening of community celebration. The event gathers residents and visitors on Main Street for the ceremonial lighting of the city\u2019s holiday tree, seasonal music, and family-friendly moments that mark the start of Franklin\u2019s holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer\"><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--desktop\" style=\"height:4rem\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--tablet\" style=\"height:4rem\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--mobile\" style=\"height:3rem\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-cream-background-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d2d5c0980131b837a114384a135086e2 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6f67859b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center reversed-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6af01992 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:4rem;padding-right:3vw;padding-bottom:4rem;padding-left:3vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22fbdb57 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f156f7cf1d040e30f9ef74f8d9ffd5a\" style=\"margin-top:0px;font-size:clamp(1.473rem, 1.473rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.209), 2.44rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2\">When is the Tree Lighting on the Square?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">The ceremony traditionally takes place on the first Friday of December each year. Festivities typically begin at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklintn.gov\/our-city\/christmas-tree-lighting-on-the-square\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.franklintn.gov\/our-city\/christmas-tree-lighting-on-the-square\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>City of Franklin website<\/strong><\/a> for specifics on this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.franklintn.gov\/our-city\/christmas-tree-lighting-on-the-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f43e5cd1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-ffe7f9b3\"><a href=\"#parking-info\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05063330\/parking-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99951494\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-ffe7f9b3\"><a href=\"#faq\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05063334\/FAQ-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99951495\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064113\/when-is-the-tree-lighting.jpg\" alt=\"A large, brightly lit Christmas tree stands tall in the center of a town square at night, surrounded by festive decorations and people enjoying the holiday atmosphere in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951496\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;aspect-ratio:282\/235;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064113\/when-is-the-tree-lighting.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064113\/when-is-the-tree-lighting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064113\/when-is-the-tree-lighting-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064113\/when-is-the-tree-lighting-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064113\/when-is-the-tree-lighting-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46c2e55a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center has-z-index is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-636c2376 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:4rem;padding-right:3vw;padding-bottom:4rem;padding-left:3vw;--z-index:1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border has-z-index\" style=\"--z-index:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"859\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064636\/where-does-tree-lighting-take-place.jpg\" alt=\"A picturesque town square features a towering Christmas tree adorned with lights and topped with a star, standing tall amidst a blanket of fresh snow, with a historic monument and quaint buildings in the background in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951499\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;aspect-ratio:282\/235;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064636\/where-does-tree-lighting-take-place.jpg 880w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064636\/where-does-tree-lighting-take-place-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064636\/where-does-tree-lighting-take-place-768x750.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;background-color:#ffffffe0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b3383e6ce3a1a4795821ba67a97d0bf\" style=\"margin-top:0px;font-size:clamp(1.473rem, 1.473rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.209), 2.44rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2\">Where does the Tree Lighting take place?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-normal-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">The Tree Lighting takes place on the Square in Historic Downtown Franklin, centered around the public square and Main Street. Expect the crowd to gather near the courthouse and surrounding sidewalks for the lighting moment and musical performances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized responsive-sizes has-position-absolute block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" style=\"--tablet-width:100px;--mobile-width:100px;--position-top:0px;--position-bottom:auto;--position-left:auto;--position-right:2vw;--transform-x:auto;--transform-y:auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05074411\/ornaments.png\" alt=\"Two stylized Christmas ornaments: one red and white striped, the other white with a snowflake in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951529\" style=\"width:210px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05074411\/ornaments.png 421w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05074411\/ornaments-275x300.png 275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center has-cream-background-color has-background reversed-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-636c2376 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:4rem;padding-right:3vw;padding-bottom:4rem;padding-left:3vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-z-index has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-65d89319 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;background-color:#fcfaf5e0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);--z-index:1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a05f9f793496f8c0bf5a4e8d7648e7b6\" style=\"margin-top:0px;font-size:clamp(1.473rem, 1.473rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.209), 2.44rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2\">About Franklin\u2019s Tree Lighting Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-normal-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Franklin\u2019s Tree Lighting event is a short, joyful kickoff to the holiday season in downtown. It\u2019s part civic ceremony, part neighborhood block party. In past years, the evening has included live music, short remarks from city officials and community leaders, and the countdown to illuminating the downtown tree. The event is designed to be welcoming for families and visitors of all ages. (Official program details vary year to year.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border has-z-index\" style=\"--z-index:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064851\/about-franklins-tree-lighting-event.jpg\" alt=\"A beautifully lit historic building adorned with white columns wrapped in twinkling Christmas lights, creating a festive atmosphere against the night sky in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951500\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;aspect-ratio:282\/235;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064851\/about-franklins-tree-lighting-event.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064851\/about-franklins-tree-lighting-event-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064851\/about-franklins-tree-lighting-event-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064851\/about-franklins-tree-lighting-event-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05064851\/about-franklins-tree-lighting-event-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized responsive-sizes has-position-absolute disable-pointer-events\" style=\"--tablet-width:350px;--mobile-width:350px;--position-top:56%;--position-bottom:auto;--position-left:0px;--position-right:auto;--transform-x:auto;--transform-y:auto;--position-top-mobile:41%;--position-left-mobile:0px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05074640\/lights-1-1024x689.png\" alt=\"A string of colorful Christmas lights forms a playful, winding pattern against a dark background in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951531\" style=\"width:667px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05074640\/lights-1-1024x689.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05074640\/lights-1-300x202.png 300w, 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height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public-.jpg\" alt=\"A majestic Christmas tree, adorned with countless twinkling lights, stands tall against the night sky, with a statue and illuminated signs in the background in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951510\" style=\"border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:40\/35;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public-.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block__contents has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b52ca90f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-font-family has-normal-big-font-size wp-elements-752151ff4f834414d3afdfecbe846346\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">TREE LIGHTING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">A ceremonial tree lighting at dusk (countdown and illumination)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-single-slide swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block has-link-color wp-elements-3ca4242b5a8be63df6492dad044ee347 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2.jpg\" alt=\"A large choir dressed in black with red and white Santa hats performs on a stage illuminated by festive lights, singing with enthusiasm and joy in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951587\" style=\"border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:40\/35;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block__contents has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b52ca90f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-font-family has-normal-big-font-size wp-elements-093b266094654ae3085591c92db1195b\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">SEASONAL MUSIC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Seasonal music and caroling from regional and local performers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-single-slide swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block has-link-color wp-elements-f1521583a60aa6e76fde60e4cfee6e51 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3.jpg\" alt=\"Four women take a selfie in front of a brightly lit Christmas tree, surrounded by a festive crowd in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951588\" style=\"border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:40\/35;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block__contents has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b52ca90f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-font-family has-normal-big-font-size wp-elements-db56d37178099fad4a58f0b247f210a9\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">Family-friendly moments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Family-friendly moments and photo opportunities on the Square<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-single-slide swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block has-link-color wp-elements-f9a23b3804b7f933ddbd9327e80b10b1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors.jpg\" alt=\"A bustling night scene on a wet street during a Christmas festival, with a large crowd gathered to admire a towering illuminated tree and festive storefronts in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951900\" style=\"border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:40\/35;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block__contents has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b52ca90f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-font-family has-normal-big-font-size wp-elements-b4b2facd183e72ace8da159e37401e72\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">Holiday Vendors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Holiday vendors and local partners participating in the evening<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-single-slide swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block has-link-color wp-elements-c8d9f19f461fc8c6fc84c8c3bc8ee76b has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public-.jpg\" alt=\"A majestic Christmas tree, adorned with countless twinkling lights, stands tall against the night sky, with a statue and illuminated signs in the background in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951510\" style=\"border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:40\/35;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public-.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block__contents has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b52ca90f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-font-family has-normal-big-font-size wp-elements-752151ff4f834414d3afdfecbe846346\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">TREE LIGHTING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">A ceremonial tree lighting at dusk (countdown and illumination)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-single-slide swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block has-link-color wp-elements-3ca4242b5a8be63df6492dad044ee347 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2.jpg\" alt=\"A large choir dressed in black with red and white Santa hats performs on a stage illuminated by festive lights, singing with enthusiasm and joy in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951587\" style=\"border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:40\/35;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095620\/lineup-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block__contents has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b52ca90f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-font-family has-normal-big-font-size wp-elements-093b266094654ae3085591c92db1195b\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">SEASONAL MUSIC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Seasonal music and caroling from regional and local performers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-single-slide swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block has-link-color wp-elements-f1521583a60aa6e76fde60e4cfee6e51 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3.jpg\" alt=\"Four women take a selfie in front of a brightly lit Christmas tree, surrounded by a festive crowd in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951588\" style=\"border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:40\/35;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06095642\/lineup-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block__contents has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b52ca90f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-font-family has-normal-big-font-size wp-elements-db56d37178099fad4a58f0b247f210a9\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">Family-friendly moments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Family-friendly moments and photo opportunities on the Square<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-single-slide swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block has-link-color wp-elements-f9a23b3804b7f933ddbd9327e80b10b1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-92b9201d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors.jpg\" alt=\"A bustling night scene on a wet street during a Christmas festival, with a large crowd gathered to admire a towering illuminated tree and festive storefronts in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951900\" style=\"border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:40\/35;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12095455\/holidayvendors-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lineup-block__contents has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b52ca90f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-font-family has-normal-big-font-size wp-elements-b4b2facd183e72ace8da159e37401e72\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">Holiday Vendors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Holiday vendors and local partners participating in the evening<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"swiper-navigation-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-button-prev\" data-color=\"white\" data-color-background=\"blue\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-button-next\" data-color=\"white\" data-color-background=\"blue\"><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-3f45685ea89f93552088223682d5c9ee\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklintn.gov\/our-city\/christmas-tree-lighting-on-the-square\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>City of Franklin event page<\/strong><\/a> for the current year\u2019s entertainment lineup and participant details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized responsive-sizes has-position-absolute disable-pointer-events block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" style=\"--tablet-width:80px;--mobile-width:80px;--position-top:0px;--position-bottom:auto;--position-left:80px;--position-right:auto;--transform-x:auto;--transform-y:auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"264\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05104206\/Ornament-4.png\" alt=\"A stylized star ornament with eight pointed rays, hanging from a loop at the top in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951535\" style=\"width:131px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05104206\/Ornament-4.png 264w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05104206\/Ornament-4-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized responsive-sizes has-position-absolute disable-pointer-events\" style=\"--tablet-width:200px;--mobile-width:200px;--position-top:-45px;--position-bottom:auto;--position-left:auto;--position-right:0px;--transform-x:auto;--transform-y:auto;--position-top-mobile:465px;--position-right-mobile:0px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05104833\/lights-2-573x1024.png\" alt=\"A string of colorful Christmas lights with red, green, blue, and white bulbs, arranged in a playful, looping pattern against a dark background in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951540\" style=\"width:355px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05104833\/lights-2-573x1024.png 573w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05104833\/lights-2-168x300.png 168w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05104833\/lights-2.png 710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-cream-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6f67859b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-636c2376 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:4rem;padding-right:3vw;padding-bottom:4rem;padding-left:3vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border has-z-index\" style=\"--z-index:1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05070238\/family-friendly-activities-2.jpg\" alt=\"Five friends dressed in festive attire sit together on a bench in front of a beautifully decorated building entrance in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951503\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;aspect-ratio:282\/235;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05070238\/family-friendly-activities-2.jpg 704w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05070238\/family-friendly-activities-2-300x287.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-z-index has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c385debf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;background-color:#fcfaf5e0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);--z-index:1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e81e2d2bf99929eae5381eff4654dc77\" style=\"margin-top:0px;font-size:clamp(1.473rem, 1.473rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.209), 2.44rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2\">Family-Friendly Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.5\">Kids will love the evening as they see the start of the holiday season unfolding in front of them. You\u2019ll find plenty of photo opportunities, and maybe even get that perfect shot for this year\u2019s family Christmas card. An art crawl, music, and refreshments round out a great evening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073723\/parking-info-top-1024x262.png\" alt=\"A serene winter landscape featuring stylized snow-covered trees and a winding river against a dark night sky in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951526\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073723\/parking-info-top-1024x262.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073723\/parking-info-top-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073723\/parking-info-top-768x197.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073723\/parking-info-top-1536x393.png 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073723\/parking-info-top-2048x524.png 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073723\/parking-info-top-scaled.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-787f5469e927b0a77f46604d228b10a5 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c3adab35 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"parking-info\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.473rem, 1.473rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.209), 2.44rem);\">Parking Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Downtown street parking and nearby city garages provide access to Main Street; expect limited on-street spots within the Square. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, use public parking garages, or walk from nearby lots. The city typically provides guidance on accessible routes and gathering areas\u2014see the official event page for the year\u2019s accessibility information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer\"><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--desktop\" style=\"height:4rem\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--tablet\" style=\"height:4rem\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--mobile\" style=\"height:3rem\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"31\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073752\/parking-info-bottom-1024x31.png\" alt=\"Two black triangular shapes resembling mountains or peaks against a light blue background in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951527\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073752\/parking-info-bottom-1024x31.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073752\/parking-info-bottom-300x9.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073752\/parking-info-bottom-768x23.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073752\/parking-info-bottom-1536x46.png 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073752\/parking-info-bottom-2048x62.png 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05073752\/parking-info-bottom-scaled.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"faq\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized responsive-sizes has-position-absolute disable-pointer-events\" style=\"--tablet-width:220px;--mobile-width:220px;--position-top:-80px;--position-bottom:auto;--position-left:0px;--position-right:auto;--transform-x:auto;--transform-y:auto;--position-top-tablet:-30px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05110044\/lights-4-591x1024.png\" alt=\"A string of colorful Christmas lights forms a playful, looping pattern against a dark background in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951551\" style=\"width:382px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05110044\/lights-4-591x1024.png 591w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05110044\/lights-4-173x300.png 173w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05110044\/lights-4.png 765w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer\"><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--desktop\" style=\"height:4rem\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--tablet\" style=\"height:4rem\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--mobile\" style=\"height:3rem\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-z-index is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-582cdc1d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;--z-index:1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-afe8e22b18ff92be64b28a96e45cb132\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;background-color:#ffffffe0;margin-top:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:clamp(1.473rem, 1.473rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.209), 2.44rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer\"><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--desktop\" style=\"height:2.25rem\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--tablet\" style=\"height:2.25rem\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-madden-theme-responsive-spacer--mobile\" style=\"height:1rem\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c0dc0942 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3abc3ab4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faq-block has-link-color wp-elements-d57701974968182ebb740d0651715305 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public-.jpg\" alt=\"A majestic Christmas tree, adorned with countless twinkling lights, stands tall against the night sky, with a statue and illuminated signs in the background in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951510\" style=\"border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:40\/35;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public-.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072057\/Is-the-Tree-Lighting-open-to-the-public--1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faq-block__contents has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5d5526d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:35px;padding-left:35px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-font-family has-normal-big-font-size wp-elements-4ca63482ac89bff4eac192d004f843b9\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">Is the Tree Lighting open to the public?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center faq-block__description\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Yes, the event is a community gathering in downtown Franklin. Confirm any changes or ticketed VIP elements (if offered) on the City of Franklin event listing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3abc3ab4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faq-block has-link-color wp-elements-d57701974968182ebb740d0651715305 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072107\/Do-you-have-to-purchase-tickets-for-the-Tree-Lighting-.jpg\" alt=\"A lively holiday market scene with people gathered around a spinning wheel, children interacting with adults, and festive decorations including greenery and a Christmas tree in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951511\" style=\"border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:40\/35;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072107\/Do-you-have-to-purchase-tickets-for-the-Tree-Lighting-.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072107\/Do-you-have-to-purchase-tickets-for-the-Tree-Lighting--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072107\/Do-you-have-to-purchase-tickets-for-the-Tree-Lighting--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072107\/Do-you-have-to-purchase-tickets-for-the-Tree-Lighting--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072107\/Do-you-have-to-purchase-tickets-for-the-Tree-Lighting--1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072107\/Do-you-have-to-purchase-tickets-for-the-Tree-Lighting--2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faq-block__contents has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5d5526d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:35px;padding-left:35px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-font-family has-normal-big-font-size wp-elements-4ca63482ac89bff4eac192d004f843b9\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">Do you have to purchase tickets for the Tree Lighting?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center faq-block__description\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">The Tree Lighting is free to attend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3abc3ab4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faq-block has-link-color wp-elements-d57701974968182ebb740d0651715305 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072112\/fe31ccd6f63cac0d077869e2ac7edde7c89104d9.png\" alt=\"A joyful crowd celebrates under a sparkling Christmas tree, arms raised in excitement in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" class=\"wp-image-99951512\" style=\"border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:40\/35;object-fit:cover\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072112\/fe31ccd6f63cac0d077869e2ac7edde7c89104d9.png 480w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05072112\/fe31ccd6f63cac0d077869e2ac7edde7c89104d9-300x275.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faq-block__contents has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5d5526d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:35px;padding-left:35px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-body-font-family has-normal-big-font-size wp-elements-4ca63482ac89bff4eac192d004f843b9\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">Is the event held in inclement weather?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center faq-block__description\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">The ceremony is usually held rain or shine, but organizers may alter or cancel portions for severe weather. 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