Arts & Culture

Juneteenth Festival The Franklin community as a whole serves as a creative hub for artists, songwriters, performers, and makers of all kinds. Immerse yourself in Southern culture and art with a trip around the county, visiting vibrant murals, browsing art galleries, or catching a performance. Below is a list of 10 suggestions to help fuel your inner creativity and get a taste of Franklin’s culture.

Explore one of Franklin’s oldest neighborhoods with the Historic Homes of Hincheyville selfguided walking tour! See a variety of architecture from various

eras and learn about the history behind each home as you walk down one of the most beautiful

spots around town.

Browse art galleries with a mix of artwork from Tennessee and

around the world at Gallery 202, David Arms Gallery, The Copper Fox Gallery, Leiper’s Creek Gallery, and DeAnn Art Gallery.

Enjoy downtown Franklin’s Art Scene on the first Friday of each month, where downtown businesses open their doors to feature unique artists from around the area. For a list of the

county’s best murals created by local artists, check out the

Williamson County Murals

digital passport on page 28!

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Go on a hunt for the perfect piece at a variety of antique shops around town. Find great selections at the Franklin Antique Mall, Winchester Antique Mall, Scarlett Scales Antiques, City Farmhouse, Mercantile 1858, West Main by Scarlett Scales, Props Antiques, or Backroads Revival.

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Catch live music or a movie at The

Franklin Theatre, often referred to as the crown jewel of Main Street. The theater’s marquee first illuminated Main Street in the summer of 1937, opening as a movie theater dubbed “the

home of first kisses.” Since then, the building has been restored and renovated, now serving as a world-class performing art and live music venue.

Get tickets to a performance from Studio Tenn, Franklin’s world-class professional theatre company, at the Factory at Franklin. Don’t miss Franklin’s annual

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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural

Festival in September! The festival brings a weekend of incredible live music from major artists, local artisans, and culinary experiences.

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One of Franklin’s three annual

street festivals, Main Street Festival features a wide variety of artists and artisans, along with live music and local food.

Enjoy live music at FirstBank Amphitheater at Graystone Quarry, Franklin’s newest worldclass boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful wooded

area and quarry.

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Don’t miss the annual Bluegrass Along the Harpeth for a weekend of clogging, bluegrass, fiddle contests, and more!