IT'S FALL Y'ALL

It's Fall, Y'all

Compiled by Jeff Bryant

Welcome to the Fall season in Williamson County. As the air turns crisp and the vibrant leaves transform into a tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, excitement fills the atmosphere. This is the time when thrilling football games light up the weekends, and the cooler temperatures invite cozy gatherings with friends and family.

Every year, a remarkable army of passionate volunteers dedicates their time and energy to craft unforgettable events and festivals, ensuring that there's something delightful for everyone to enjoy. 

From lively music festivals that get your toes tapping to mouthwatering food fairs that tantalize your taste buds, to engaging activities and adventures for children, Williamson County offers a rich array of experiences this fall. Prepare to be captivated by the many exciting events on the horizon! Here's a sampling of what's to come: 

It’s Almost Pumpkin Time

Franklin’s annual Pumpkin Fest is almost here. Get ready for Middle Tennessee's largest fall festival, which features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, children's activities, costume contests for pets and families, and more on America's favorite Main Street.

Pumpkinfest

October 25, (Saturday before Halloween) 10 am to 6 pm

Downtown Franklin 

williamsonheritage.org/events/pumpkinfest/

Celebrating Community, History and Fun

Franklin Parks' Family Day offers many opportunities for families to have a great time on this historical farm. This free festival features miniature train rides, hayrides, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Festival attendees can also enjoy cane pole fishing in the pond. Don't miss the Touch-a-Tractor area, which will consist of small excavators the kids can operate and large tractors the kids can sit on. This event will feature returning special guest, 

The LT. Dan Band will be performing on stage, along with their opening act, Five For Fighting.

Franklin Parks’ Family Day 

Saturday, November 1, 10 am- 4 pm

The Park at Harlinsdale Farm

239 Franklin Rd., Franklin

Sippin’ For A Great Cause

The 24th Annual Wine Down Main Street is set for Saturday, November 1, 2025. 

The "Best Night Out All Year" will take place from 7:00 to 10 pm.  Lipman Brothers, Nashville's oldest and largest distributor of wine and spirits, is the official wine sponsor. This unique wine tasting event takes place along historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee. Just 20 miles south of Nashville, more than 20 shops will play host to wines from around the world. Participants taste wines, shop, and sample food from area restaurants, all while listening to great live music.  

Wine Down Main Street generates much-needed revenue to provide Boys & Girls Club members (ages 5-18) with resources and exceptional after-school and summer care. Support of the dinner ensures that youth are 100% ready for their great futures-ready to read, ready for class the next day, ready to graduate, ready for their careers, and ready to serve their communities. 

Wine Down Main Street

Saturday, November 1, 7 pm to 10 pm

Downtown Franklin 

https://bgcmt.org/WDMS

Honoring Lost Souls

Each year on November 30, The Battle of Franklin Trust hosts the Annual Illumination. Ten thousand luminaries are laid out to represent the 10,000 casualties from the Battle of Franklin in 1864.

The Illumination begins at 4:00 pm and will be held at The Carter Hill Battlefield Park. Names of the Battle's casualties will be read aloud throughout the ceremony, and visitors are invited to walk throughout the luminaries. Carnton Plantation and The Carter House will be open to the public for free walk-through tours from 5–7 pm.

This year's luminaries will be placed on both sides of Columbia Pike along the Federal line, which the Confederates briefly broke through, and where so many of the battle's casualties occurred. This event is free to the public.

Battle of Franklin Anniversary & Illumination

November 30, 5 pm to 7 pm

1345 Eastern Flank Circle

Franklin, TN 37064

CONTACT info@boft.org