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The Pilgrimage Music Festival is scheduled for September 22-23 at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm (239 Franklin Road).

The festival will run from 10:00 am – 8:30 pm on both days and is anticipated to draw about 25,000 residents & visitors each day. Festival organizers have worked extensively with the Franklin Police Department and Traffic Engineers to create the best traffic flow possible, while leaving residential and business access open.

The following traffic plans will be utilized:

9:00 am-2:00 pm Both Days

Franklin Rd from Harpeth Industrial Ct to Mack Hatcher:
Both traffic lanes will be utilized to permit southbound only traffic flow.

Franklin Rd from Harpeth Industrial Ct to First Ave:
Only southbound traffic flow will be permitted while the northbound lane will be reserved for pedestrians, bicycles, and pedi-cabs.

Liberty Pike from Franklin Rd to Eddy Ln:
No change to the normal traffic pattern.

2:00 pm-8:00 pm Both Days

Franklin Rd from Harpeth Industrial Ct to Mack Hatcher:
Two-way traffic flow will resume from Harpeth Industrial Court to Mack Hatcher.

Franklin Rd from Harpeth Industrial Ct to First Ave: 
Only southbound traffic flow will be permitted while the northbound lane will be reserved for pedestrians, bicycles, and pedi-cabs.

Liberty Pike from Franklin Rd to Eddy Ln:
No change to the normal traffic pattern.

 8:00 pm-10:00 pm Both Days

Franklin Rd from Harpeth Industrial Ct to Mack Hatcher:
Only northbound traffic flow will be permitted.

Franklin Rd from Harpeth Industrial Ct to First Ave:
Only southbound traffic flow will be permitted while the northbound lane will be reserved for pedestrians, bicycles, and pedi-cabs.

Liberty Pike between Eddy Lane and Franklin Rd
Only eastbound traffic flow will be permitted with the following exception. A Police Officer at Eddy lane will assist westbound traffic for residents who live in the Everly Apartments, Jamison Station, Old Liberty Pike and Daniels Drive areas. Franklin Rd at Liberty Pike will not be passable. Uber, Lyft, Trolley, and ride-share sponsored vehicles will be permitted westbound to access the Factory. 

Franklin Police Officers will direct traffic along these routes
and will assist affected residents.

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Updates will be shared throughout the day on Facebook (facebook.com/cityoffranklin) and Twitter (@cityoffranklin) & (@FranklinTNPD).

Parking

  • Free parking is available in downtown Franklin at two parking garages on 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue. Click here for parking availability in the garages.
  • There will be a pedestrian walkway from downtown Franklin to the festival. Other off-site parking is available, there may be a fee.
  • Onsite parking is sold out. If you purchased advanced parking please see the festival website at www.pilgrimagefestival.com.