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🐝 Tis the Season

NYE Party, In-N-Out Opening Soon

December 04, 2025

Your guide to staying connected in Franklin, TN

Happy Thursday Franklin.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and is now getting ready for the best holiday of the year — Christmas season.

If you are looking for a guide to make the most of the holiday season, my wife put together the 2025 Franklin, TN Holiday Guide. It’s a really helpful resource!

Highlights
🐝 NYE Party
🐝 In-N-Out Opening Soon
🐝 Holiday Festivities

Let’s get to it.

- Beau

In-N-Out Stores About to Open!
In-N-Out fans… the moment is almost here 🍔🔥

Signs are officially up at multiple Nashville-area locations and the first stores are expected to open in less than a week!

The word around town is that Antioch and Lebanon are opening on Dec. 10th and Murfreesboro on Dec. 12th. Franklin’s location looks like early 2026.

In-N-Out is building their entire Eastern U.S. headquarters right here in Franklin — a 100,000 sq. ft. facility slated for late 2026. Long term, they’re planning around 35 Tennessee locations, making this their first expansion east of Texas.

Owner and President of In-N-Out, Lynsi Snyder shared at the February 4th Nashville Business Breakfast that she “fell in love” with Tennessee. “My husband just started talking about Tennessee, and then God started working on my heart. I started bringing it to the office, ‘I think we’re supposed to go to Tennessee,’” Snyder said during the event. “It was really just a God thing. And then of course the more I’ve come here, I’ve fallen in love with really the whole state, but there’s something very quaint about especially the Franklin area.”

NYE at The Factory!
The countdown to 2026 is officially on! General Admission tickets are now available for The Factory at Franklin’s ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring live music, elevated small plates and artisan desserts crafted in partnership with select restaurants inside The Factory, interactive trivia, and a midnight champagne toast inside Liberty Hall on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Headlining the evening is The Smoking Section Band, Nashville’s premier 17-piece party band known for powerhouse vocals, horn-driven soul, funk and nonstop energy. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable night of live entertainment, trivia hosted by Challenge Entertainment, and an elevated culinary experience featuring chef-inspired hors d’oeuvres from Edley’s Bar-B-Que and Slim + Husky’s, along with decadent desserts prepared by Saffire. A full cash bar will offer craft cocktails, wine, beer and festive holiday pours, capped off with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Open seating throughout the venue invites guests to mingle, dance and celebrate freely all night long.

The festivities will begin at 8 p.m. on December 31 and continue through 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $125 per person and are available for purchase now at factoryatfranklin.com. Don’t miss your chance to be part of The Factory’s biggest party of the year!

Thursday December 4th

Friday December 5th

Archery & Axe Throwing | 10am - 2pm | Southall Farm
Test your aim with archery and axe throwing, featuring a range, 3D course, and options for ages 10 and up.

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights | 5pm - 9pm | Lucky Ladd Farms
A cheerful holiday outing with a glowing light trail, festive displays, and a live nativity for all ages to enjoy.

Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square 2025 | 6pm | Downtown Franklin Public Square

Franklin Holiday Lights Trolley Tour 2025 | 6pm & 8pm | Downtown Franklin
A relaxing trolley ride through festive local neighborhoods, offering holiday music, sparkling light displays, and seasonal treats along the way.

Fall Lantern Hikes | 6pm - 8pm | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
Experience a guided 1.5-mile nighttime hike by lantern light, exploring the woods, spotting nocturnal wildlife, and hearing stories of local history.

Studio Tenn: White Christmas | 7pm | Turner Theatre

2025 MADE SOUTH Holiday Market | 9am - 5pm | The Factory
Shop 60+ Southern makers at the 2025 MADE SOUTH Holiday Market and enjoy what Food & Wine calls “the best holiday market in Tennessee.”

Open Mic Night with Hemp Happy Hour | 4:30pm - 7:30pm | The Parlor

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl | 6pm - 9pm
A free monthly celebration of local art, live music, and galleries throughout downtown Franklin.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) | 6pm | The Franklin Theatre

Elf Movie at The Franklin Theatre (2003) | 9pm | The Franklin Theatre

Saturday December 6th

Franklin Civil War Show 2025 | 9am - 5pm | WILCO Agri EXPO Park
A two-day event for Civil War enthusiasts, featuring collectibles, memorabilia, and displays for history buffs and collectors.

Archery & Axe Throwing | 10am - 2pm | Southall Farm
Test your aim with archery and axe throwing, featuring a range, 3D course, and options for ages 10 and up.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)| 10am - 11:30am | The Franklin Theatre
Shop 60+ Southern makers at the 2025 MADE SOUTH Holiday Market and enjoy what Food & Wine calls “the best holiday market in Tennessee.”

Santa Brunch | 10am - 2pm | 1799 Kitchen & Bar Room
A festive holiday brunch with seasonal favorites and a visit from Santa for family fun throughout the season.

Grinchmas Brunch | 10:30am - 1:30pm | The Rutledge - Franklin
A playful holiday brunch filled with Whoville cheer, festive treats, and plenty of mimosas.

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa | 10:30am - 4:30pm | Lucky Ladd Farms
A family-friendly holiday event with Santa and Mrs. Claus, featuring cookies, hot cocoa, festive activities, and seasonal fun for all ages.

Patina Home & Garden Holiday Market | 11am - 3pm | 4149 Old Hillsboro Rd
A holiday pop-up market featuring local artisans, baked goods, pottery, and live music for a festive shopping experience.

2025 Franklin Christmas Parade Presented by Downtown Franklin Rotary | 1pm | Downtown Franklin
A festive community parade through Historic Downtown Franklin, celebrating holiday traditions, local charm, and the arrival of Santa Claus.

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) | 1:30pm - 3pm | The Franklin Theatre

Studio Tenn: White Christmas | 2pm & 7pm | Turner Theater

Silver Stallion – Country Legend Tribute to The Highwaymen | 2pm & 7pm | The Mockingbird Theater

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights | 5pm - 9pm | Lucky Ladd Farms
A cheerful holiday outing with a glowing light trail, festive displays, and a live nativity for all ages to enjoy.

Santa at Curio Brewing Co.| 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Curio Brewing Co
Meet Santa in Franklin for photos and holiday fun, complete with treats and festive cheer.

Franklin Holiday Lights Trolley Tour 2025 | 5:30pm & 7:30pm | Downtown Franklin
A relaxing trolley ride through festive local neighborhoods, offering holiday music, sparkling light displays, and seasonal treats along the way.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) | 8:30pm | The Franklin Theatre

Sunday December 7th

Franklin Civil War Show 2025 | 9am - 3pm | WILCO Agri EXPO Park
A two-day event for Civil War enthusiasts, featuring collectibles, memorabilia, and displays for history buffs and collectors.

Santa Brunch | 10am - 2pm | 1799 Kitchen & Bar Room
A festive holiday brunch with seasonal favorites and a visit from Santa for family fun throughout the season.

Grinchmas Brunch | 10:30am - 1:30pm | The Rutledge - Franklin
A playful holiday brunch filled with Whoville cheer, festive treats, and plenty of mimosas.

Studio Tenn: White Christmas | 1pm & 6pm | Turner Theater

Winter Wonderland | 1pm - 4pm | Kindred Spirits Farm
A festive Winter Wonderland with holiday music, reindeer rides, family photos with Santa, snow play, and seasonal fun for all ages.

Aerial Adventure Course | 2pm | Southall Farm
A thrilling ropes and obstacle experience for guests meeting height and weight requirements.

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights | 5pm - 9pm | Lucky Ladd Farms
A cheerful holiday outing with a glowing light trail, festive displays, and a live nativity for all ages to enjoy.

Franklin Holiday Lights Trolley Tour 2025 | 5:30pm & 7:30pm | Downtown Franklin
A relaxing trolley ride through festive local neighborhoods, offering holiday music, sparkling light displays, and seasonal treats along the way.

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) | 8:30pm | The Franklin Theatre

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Price: $3,988,111

Days on Market: 1

Listed by: Robert Shiels

Details:

🏡 Golf membership included with a full-price offer on this 8,090 sq ft modern farmhouse by Alyson Sailer, featuring a dramatic entry framing views of the private, tree-lined backyard.

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