Some of the most charming and fun family events that take place in the Middle Tennessee area on an annual basis come around the holiday season. There’s just something about the warmth of holiday lights and a brisk chill in the air, and the smell of sugar cookies wafting from small bakeries and coffee shops. Every year in Franklin, Tennessee, just thirty minutes from Nashville, you’ll experience the Dickens of a Christmas event, one of the most anticipated holiday festivals in December. Learn more about it below and make sure to plan your own trip when the time comes.

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Every year Williamson County decks the halls and gets very, very spirited come the second week in December with the city of Franklin, Tennessee as a backdrop.
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The famed Dickens of a Christmas event takes place on an annual basis, and the entire historic main street of downtown Franklin shifts from its modern day charm to reflect the long-gone Dickensian times.
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You'll find locals in costume and musicians and dancers filling the street. Expect to see characters from "A Christmas Carol" wandering along, and you may even run into a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas.

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There are arts and crafts vendors set up alongside food and beverage vendors, and even a beer garden hosted by Bavarian Bierhaus. A Whiskey Lounge is being hosted by Leiper's Fork Distillery, and Grace Chapel puts together a KidZone great for littles of all ages.
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Make sure to keep your eye out and enjoy the holiday window display contest, and yes, you can still enjoy all the charm of downtown Franklin shopping throughout. You may even find a few local specials and promotions at your favorite shops!
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The Dickens of a Christmas event takes place just thirty minutes from the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, and it's a must-visit for folks of all ages. The fun and charm are perfect for the holiday season, and it's just enough distance from Music City that you'll feel as if you've been transported somewhere new.
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Will you be joining in the fun? You can expect the Dickens of a Christmas event to be held the second week of December, so it's not hard to plan ahead.

Get a closer look at the event with this video from YouTube user, VisitFranklin, TN:

What an incredible holiday tradition! You can find out more about the Dickens of a Christmas holiday event with a visit to its official website or Facebook page.

Continue your exploration of Middle Tennessee with a visit to Bowie Nature Park, one of the most beautiful natural spaces in the state. 

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