The City of Franklin will host its 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square on Friday, December 5, promising an evening of holiday festivities for the community.
The event, presented by Middle Tennessee Electric and United Communications, will feature free photos with Santa, with production led by Franklin-based Integrated Production Solutions (IPS). Williamson Health will also offer a holiday-themed photo opportunity on the square.
Musical entertainment includes headliner Matthew West, whose new album *Come Home for Christmas* focuses on faith, family, and togetherness. West has achieved 38 No. 1 songs as an artist and songwriter, earned RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications, and received multiple awards, including five GRAMMY nominations and a Primetime Emmy® nomination. The Freedom Intermediate School choir, directed by Candace Adams, will return to perform holiday favorites.
For the second year, Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County, Inc. will host the Christkindlmarkt at the Five Points Post Office from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., featuring music, craft booths, and food trucks celebrating Franklin’s sister city relationship with Bad Soden, Germany. The Shine Your Light singers from the Ray of Light Foundation will provide caroling before and after the main stage performance. Kettle corn and hot beverages will be available for purchase, and the Franklin Noon Rotary will distribute a limited number of free refreshments.
The Franklin Art Scene will also host its Art Crawl from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., adding to the festive evening.
Festivities, including photos with Santa, begin at 6:00 p.m., with performances starting at 6:40 p.m. and the Christmas tree lighting scheduled for 7:15 p.m.
More information is available at http://www.franklintn.gov/treelighting.
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