At Christmastime, This Tennessee Town Has The Most Enchanting Main Street In The Country
By Meghan Kraft|Updated on November 07, 2023(Originally published November 24, 2018)
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
Tennessee is full of sweet, southern towns that simply burst with holiday cheer and local hospitality. It’s hard to find a town that doesn’t welcome you with open arms, to be honest. As the weather gets chillier and the snow starts to fall, lights go up and speaker systems start to pump Christmas music down every main street in the state, a beautiful picture of the fun to come. One of our favorite places to visit during Christmastime is the bustling town of Franklin, Tennessee, just a half-hour from Nashville. Trust us when we say Franklin is one of the best Christmas towns in Tennessee, don’t believe us just yet? Take a look and judge for yourself. We have no doubt this charming suburb will win over the staunchest of Scroogies.
Franklin, Tennessee has long been considered the pinnacle of small-town charm. Located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, this beautiful, bustling city is surrounded by the lush beauty of the countryside and just thirty minutes away from the metropolis of Nashville. When the fall foliage starts to fade away then you know Christmas in Tennessee is just around the corner, and there is no better place to be than Franklin.
Sure, the downtown is darling every day of every season. There are wonderful celebrations planned all throughout the year like wonderful concerts that showcase this area's insanely talented musicians. However, the holidays really bring out a celebratory air and ring in the season with an unmatched charm.
The entire downtown puts on their holiday best, stringing Christmas lights and hanging garlands and wreaths in the windows. At night, downtown glows with holiday cheer. The illumination of the Christmas lights serves as a symbol of the lighting of hearts during this time of year. We have some of the best residents and they are just another reason why this little town is so inspiring.
There are multiple community events throughout the season that also serve to elevate the Franklin Christmas experience. You can attend the Christmas tree lighting in the heart of downtown, or you can visit for the magical Dickens of a Christmas when the city transforms into a scene straight out of a Dickens novel. We encourage you to simply take a stroll around and appreciate the lights and Christmas trees too.
Your favorite holiday movies are shown every season at the historic Franklin Theater (Elf! It's a Wonderful Life! The Nightmare Before Christmas!), making for a perfect family outing or a romantic Christmas date. There is something special about this historic theater and represents the ethos of artistic creativity found in Franklin.
Shop along the square if you're looking for delicious holiday treats and great Christmas gifts, where you can revel in the beauty of the holiday decor on every corner.
Maybe you can even experience a white Christmas while you are there. Snow makes this time of year even better and fills this lovely town with magic. Pure, complete, magic. It may be rare but this makes it one of the most spectacular Christmas towns in Tennessee when it does.
The Dickens of a Christmas festival is known throughout the state and draws a solid crowd every year. Your kids will get a kick out of all the costumes, and you'll fall in love with the local vendors. The historical charm is a fitting place to have an old-timey Christmas celebration and this immersive event brings out the best of both worlds.
Franklin, Tennessee. There's no other place like it in the world, and we love it that way. Will you be visiting for the holiday season? What's your favorite thing to do in Franklin? Let us know we would love to hear from you!
So what do you say? Is this not one of the best Christmas towns in Tennessee? If you want to stay longer in a town that looks like it was pulled from a Hallmark Christmas movie, then book a night at the Bluebird Cottage. It is located downtown and within walking distance of just about everything you could want in Franklin.
If you’re looking for more fun during the holiday season, this incredible small town knows how to celebrate Christmas.
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