Connect through DFA's in-person and online community:
- Exclusive Meetings, Mixers, Masterminds, Masterclasses (monthly) – view the calendar below and register for the events coming up next!
- Invitation to Breakfasts w/the Aldermen (for building owners) – if you own or manage property downtown, register for an upcoming breakfast discussion w/the aldermen when you scroll our events below!
- DFA Insider Circle Member Portal + Private Facebook Group – join the FB Group to introduce yourself HERE> and follow instructions to access the portal below:
- DFA Insider Circle is located at https://membership.downtownfranklintn.com. To log in, simply:
- Visit the portal and enter the email address associated with your membership, along with your password.
- If this is your first time logging in, click “Forgot Password” to set up your credentials using your member email.
- Once inside, you’ll be able to update your contact information, view member resources, register for events, and connect with other members.
- For assistance with login issues, please contact hhood@williamsonheritage.org.
- DFA Insider Circle is located at https://membership.downtownfranklintn.com. To log in, simply:
- Direct access to the DFA Director for support & referrals – review our online directory HERE> and email hhood@williamsonheritage.org if you'd like an introduction to someone!
- Book a call or visit with DFA Director anytime HERE>
- Preferred sponsor/vendor/venue consideration for DFA events – if you'd like to be considered for a business spotlight or vendor/ venue for one of DFA's events, email hhood@williamsonheritage.org.
DFA Annual Events Calendar:
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- 1.1.26 – Awards Ballot Launches HERE>
- 1.1.26 – NO MEETING
- 1.29.26 – Advisory Board Meeting
- 2.5.26 – DFA Meeting>
- 3.5.26 – Downtown Franklin Awards>
- 3.19.26 – DFA Masterminds>
- 3.26.26 – Advisory Board Meeting
- 4.2.26 – DFA Meeting>
- 4.16.26 – DFA Mixer> (Hattie B's)
- 4.30.26 – Breakfast w/the Aldermen (for downtown Building Owners)
- 5.7.26 – DFA Meeting>
- 5.21.26 – DFA Masterclass>
- 5.28.26 – Advisory Board Meeting
- 6.4.26 – DFA Meeting>
- 6.18.26 – DFA Masterminds>
- 7.2.26 – NO MEETING
- 7.16.26 – DFA Mixer> (Harbor + Union)
- 7.23.26 – Breakfast w/the Alderman (for downtown building owners)
- 7.30.26 – Advisory Board Meeting
- 8.6.26 – DFA Meeting>
- 8.20.26 – DFA Masterclass>
- 9.3.26 – DFA Meeting>
- 9.17.26 – DFA Masterminds>
- 9.24.26 – Advisory Board Meeting>
- 10.1.26 – DFA Meeting>
- 10.15.26 – DFA Mixer> (Tom Beckbe)
- 10.29.26 – Breakfast w/the Aldermen (for downtown building owners)
- 11.5.26 – DFA Meeting>
- 11.19.26 – DFA Masterclass>
- 11.28.26 – Small Business Saturday>
- 12.3.26 – DFA Meeting>
- 12.17.26 – Advisory Board Meeting
PUBLIC CALENDARS
- City of Franklin – HERE
- Visit Franklin – HERE
- Downtown Franklin Association – HERE
- Heritage Foundation of Williamson County – HERE
NOTABLE Annual Downtown EVENTS
- The Art Crawl/Scene (by the Williamson County Arts Council) – First Friday of each month from 6-9pm downtown. Free event with free trolley rides.
- Main Street Festival (by the Heritage Foundation and DFA) – This year, to be held on April 25-26, 2026. Free street festival in Historic Downtown Franklin with music, arts & craft vendors, beer tent, food vendors, children’s activities, etc. Shuttle Service from off-site parking lots available.
- Franklin Rodeo & Parade (by the Franklin Noon Rotary Club) – May 9, 2026, is this annual parade on Main Street. May 14-16, 2026, is the rodeo at Williamson County Ag Expo.
- Franklin on the Fourth (by the Lions Club) – Patriotic festival on the 4th of July each year in Downtown Franklin, sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club, with arts, crafts, food, and entertainment. The event concludes with incredible fireworks display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm.
- Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – This year, to be held July 24-25, 2026, on the Public Square. Musical festival featuring Bluegrass music, fiddling, buck dancing, crafts, food and more.
- Pilgrimage Music Festival – This year, to be held on September 26-27, 2026, at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
- Heritage Ball – The first Saturday of October each year, to be held at Bicentennial Park.
- PumpkinFest™ (by the Heritage Foundation and DFA) – This year, to be held on October 24, 2026. Free street festival in Historic Downtown Franklin with music, arts & craft vendors, food vendors, children’s activities, etc. Costume contest for humans and pets, beer tent, pumpkin carving demonstrations, and photo ops. Shuttle Service from offsite parking lots available.
- Wine Down Main Street (by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee) – This year, to be held on November 7, 2026. Purchase tickets to enjoy tastings at sites throughout Historic Downtown Franklin. Benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee.
- Small Business Saturday – November 28, 2026 hosted annually the Saturday after Thanksgiving in collaboration with American Express, encouraging everyone to Shop Local and Shop Small!
- Hop and Shop Trolley (by the Heritage Foundation and DFA) – Enjoy riding the trolley free on most Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas transporting shoppers from The Factory to Historic Downtown Franklin and back.
- City Christmas Tree Lighting (by the City of Franklin) – This year, to be held on December 4, 2026. Typically, the first Friday of December. Free event with live entertainment, photos with Santa and more!
- Christmas Parade (by the Downtown Franklin Rotary) – This year, to be held on December 5, 2026. Typically, the first Saturday of December.
- Dickens of a Christmas (by the Heritage Foundation and DFA) – This year, held on December 12-13, 2026. Free street festival in Historic Downtown Franklin with music, arts & craft vendors, food vendors, children’s activities, etc. Musicians, dancers and characters fill the streets! Victorian dress or holiday attire encouraged. Live artisan demonstrations, town sing of Christmas carols. Shuttle Service from off-site parking lots available.
