Here’s your local-approved holiday guide for Williamson County, TN 🎄 — a friendly round-up of where to shop, sip, and make memories this season!
Festive Coffee & Cozy Spots
McGavock’s Coffee & Provisions – casual, great for a warm drink.
Triple Crown Bakery – try the toasted-marshmallow hot cocoa!
Perenn Bakery – bakery + coffee in Brentwood; treat yourself.
Hank’s – relaxing spot with a good coffee + food combo.
The Coffee House – for when you want a little excursion beyond Brentwood.
Festive and Fun Eats
Southall Farm & Inn – beautiful festive setting, great for a holiday-meal out.
The Rutledge – check out their “Snow & Spirits” Ski Chalet experience and “The Grinch Who Stole Brunch” event.
Hard Candy Christmas at Scouts – fun themed dining & drinks.
Drinks & Holiday Cheer
1799 Kitchen & Bar – luxe setting with festive lights, perfect for a night out.
Leiper’s Fork Distillery – holiday vibes, spirits and local flavor in Leiper’s Fork.
Magnolia’s Merry Hideaway – tucked away spot for cocktails with friends.
Stable Reserve – “Making Spirits Bright” event happens here: spirits + holiday fun.
JJ’s Wine Bar – cozy wine bar for a chill holiday sip.
👨👩👧 Family Fun
FrankTown Festival of Lights – Nov 21 – Dec 31, 2025, nightly 5:00–9:00 PM at Williamson County Ag Expo Center (4215 Long Ln, Franklin). Drive-through light display with 200+ displays & free Santa photos!
40th Annual Dickens of a Christmas – Dec 13 (Sat) 10 AM–6 PM, Dec 14 (Sun) 11 AM–5 PM, in historic Downtown Franklin. Free to attend.
Holly Jolly Lights at Lucky Ladd Farm – The BEST time for the kiddos!
Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm – pick your tree, take holiday photos, enjoy hot cocoa, and make a memory together. Check dates to see when Santa is visiting!
Santa Brunch at 1799 Kitchen – holiday brunch with Santa (reserve early!).
Winter Wonderland at Kindred Spirits Farm – magical farm outing.
Special Events to Mark in Your Calendar
December 1: Brentwood’s Merry & Bright Tree Lighting and Polar Express Reading takes place on December 1 with storytimes in the afternoon and a tree lighting at 5:30 PM.
December 5: Franklin’s Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square lights up downtown on December 5 with performances and a 7:15 PM tree lighting.
December 5: Nolensville hosts its Magical Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus on December 5 at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall board room.
December 5: The Nolensville Tree Lighting begins at 7:00 PM on December 5 at Town Hall with choir performances and holiday fun.
December 6: Morning With Santa in Brentwood happens on December 6 from 9–11 AM at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library.
December 6: Franklin’s Christmas Parade steps off on Main Street on December 6 at 1:00 PM.
December 6: The Nolensville Holiday Parade rolls through town on December 6 at 11:00 AM.
December 12: The Franklin Holiday Spirits Cocktail Festival takes place on December 12 at The Factory at Franklin from 6–9 PM.
December 13: Brentwood’s Neighborhood Luminaries light up local streets on December 13 from dusk to 9 PM.
December 13–14: Franklin’s Dickens of a Christmas festival fills downtown with Victorian charm on December 13 and 14.
November 21–December 31: The FrankTown Festival of Lights runs nightly in Franklin from November 21 through December 31, 5–9 PM.
First week of December: Brentwood’s Ravenswood Mansion at Christmas opens for holiday viewing during the first week of December.
MADE SOUTH Holiday Market (Franklin) – Nov 21 & 22, 2025 at The Factory in Franklin. Tickets required.
Southall Holiday Market – Saturday, Nov 29 from 10 AM–4 PM at Southall.
Franklin Holiday Market – (Various dates) in downtown Franklin.
Gifts
White’s Mercantile – charming home-&-gift shop, perfect for unique finds in downtown Franklin.
Fabrik – a trendy boutique in Brentwood for stylish gift picks.
Factory at Franklin – Variety of shops with locally-made Tennessee products, great for that “made in our state” gift.
Painted Tree Boutiques – another favorite for boutique-style gift hunting in Franklin, TN.
