Membership

Are you a business located in our 16-block historic district? Join our downtown community of business leaders dedicated to supporting local businesses, developing economic vitality, and preserving the historic charm of our community. We are accredited with Main Street America® and are dedicated to ensuring our downtown remains one of America’s Favorite Main Streets and Historic Districts. Tap into exclusive promotions and networking opportunities while staying connected to the pulse of life downtown and building your influence as an invested business leader in our community!

DFA Member Benefits:

CONNECTION: 

  • Dedicated DFA staff and advisory board members 
  • Monthly membership meetings and networking opportunities 
  • Access to exclusive online networking and support community 

PROMOTION: 

  • Featured business listing on DowntownFranklinTN.com 
  • Event and job advertising on DowntownFranklinTN.com 
  • Promotion in DFA's blog on DowntownFranklinTN.com
  • Promotion in DFA’s consumer eblasts (over 7,000 Subscribers) 
  • Promotion on DFA’s social media channels (over 86,000 Followers) 
  • Promotion & presence in signature Heritage Foundation / DFA Festivals 

RESOURCES: 

  • Access to vital information affecting downtown Franklin 
  • Business-building educational resources and workshops 
  • Support for maximizing membership investment return 

INFLUENCE: 

  • Voice in the vision and direction of downtown festivals and events 
  • Shaping the economic development of the downtown district 
  • Advocacy initiatives to benefit downtown businesses  

SAVINGS: 

  • $50 membership credit for referring new members to DFA 
  • Complimentary Heritage Foundation individual membership
  • Discounted Heritage Foundation conference room rental opportunities 
  • 4 Complimentary movie tickets and popcorn vouchers to The Franklin Theatre movies ($60 value) 
  • Complimentary historic preservation consultation with Heritage Foundation preservation team ($5k value)

ONE ANNUAL BONUS OF CHOICE:

  • One 50% Discounted Rental of Heritage Foundation Parking Lot (as available) OR
  • One 30% Discounted Franklin Theatre Event Rental as available (more than $1,000 value)

 

Click Here to Join or Renew Your Membership

Join or Renew Membership!

Join or renew your DFA membership online:

  1. Click the button below to get started.
  2. Select "Annual Membership Investment" or "Recurring Membership Investment." (If you select the recurring option, your membership will auto-renew every 12 months afterwards till you cancel.)
  3. Complete your member information.
  4. Choose your payment method.
  5. Checkout!

Join or renew your DFA membership by check:

  1. Print and complete this form.
  2. Make check payable to “Heritage Foundation”
  3. Mail both the form and check to:

Downtown Franklin Association
ATTN: Member Services
P.O. Box 723
Franklin, TN 37065

Click to Join or Renew Your Membership!

DFA Member Benefits:

CONNECTION: 

  • Dedicated DFA staff and advisory board members 
  • Monthly membership meetings and networking opportunities 
  • Access to exclusive online networking and support community 

PROMOTION: 

  • Featured business listing on DowntownFranklinTN.com 
  • Event and job advertising on DowntownFranklinTN.com 
  • Promotion in DFA's blog on DowntownFranklinTN.com
  • Promotion in DFA’s consumer eblasts (over 7,000 Subscribers) 
  • Promotion on DFA’s social media channels (over 86,000 Followers) 
  • Promotion & presence in signature Heritage Foundation / DFA Festivals 

RESOURCES: 

  • Access to vital information affecting downtown Franklin 
  • Business-building educational resources and workshops 
  • Support for maximizing membership investment return 

INFLUENCE: 

  • Voice in the vision and direction of downtown festivals and events 
  • Shaping the economic development of the downtown district 
  • Advocacy initiatives to benefit downtown businesses  

SAVINGS: 

  • $50 membership credit for referring new members to DFA 
  • Complimentary Heritage Foundation individual membership
  • Discounted Heritage Foundation conference room rental opportunities 
  • 4 Complimentary movie tickets and popcorn vouchers to The Franklin Theatre movies ($60 value) 
  • Complimentary historic preservation consultation with Heritage Foundation preservation team ($5k value)

ONE ANNUAL BONUS OF CHOICE:

  • One 50% Discounted Rental of Heritage Foundation Parking Lot (as available) OR
  • One 30% Discounted Franklin Theatre Event Rental as available (more than $1,000 value)

 

Click Here to Join or Renew Your Membership

Join or Renew Membership!

Join or renew your DFA membership online:

  1. Click the button below to get started.
  2. Select "Annual Membership Investment" or "Recurring Membership Investment." (If you select the recurring option, your membership will auto-renew every 12 months afterwards till you cancel.)
  3. Complete your member information.
  4. Choose your payment method.
  5. Checkout!

Join or renew your DFA membership by check:

  1. Print and complete this form.
  2. Make check payable to “Heritage Foundation”
  3. Mail both the form and check to:

Downtown Franklin Association
ATTN: Member Services
P.O. Box 723
Franklin, TN 37065

Click to Join or Renew Your Membership!

Are you an individual or family or a business outside the downtown district? Our parent organization, The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, offers several other membership opportunities! Visit their site to learn more.