Its annual tree-lighting celebration in the square on Friday evening made it officially Christmas-time in Franklin.
Thousands of people showed up for the live music, food and festivities– and of course to watch the 40-foot Christmas tree light up, which it did right after 6:30 p.m. as Mayor Ken Moore led the countdown.
Watch the tree lighting!
Posted by Williamson Source on Friday, December 1, 2017
The city partnered with sponsors Williamson Medical Center, Middle Tennessee Electric, Mars Petcare, Downtown Franklin Association and Spring Tree Media group to bring a multi-media extravaganza to the historic downtown square.
Here are some pictures from the event, which lasted from 6 to 8 p.m:
The event featured children’s choirs from local middle schools and high schools — Freedom Intermediate sang with Christian artist Matthew West just before the lighting ceremony. We spoke with Matthew West before his performance. Check out our interview:
