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Heritage Foundation of Williamson County

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The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County is dedicated to preserving places and sharing stories in Williamson County, TN!

Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s K**b, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. The Foundation brings county history to about 3,000 school children each year through the Heritage Classroom program as well as walking tours of downtown Franklin. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, Pumpkinfest and Dickens of a Christmas bring hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, the Downtown Franklin Association and the organization’s newest division and current restoration project, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens.

10/29/2026

LAST CALL: Fairview, our survey closes tonight! ⏳🍂

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last week’s “Preserve Williamson” Fairview Town Hall. If you couldn’t make it, or you’ve thought of something since, today is your last chance to weigh in.

The survey takes just a few minutes, and every response helps shape how we protect the places that make Fairview special.

📝 Take the survey through the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/12TUrkskHH?origin=lprLink
💬 Tag a neighbor who loves Fairview’s history
📤 Share to your Stories so no one misses it

Closes tonight, Thursday, October 29!

10/25/2026

Wow, Franklin. You showed up! 🎃

Our first-ever two-day PumpkinFest, presented by Atmos Energy, welcomed over 172,000 people to downtown Franklin, making it our biggest PumpkinFest ever. Thank you for celebrating fall with us and making these two days so special.

Next up: Dickens of a Christmas, December 12–13. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! 🎄

10/25/2026

🎃⏰ Just over an hour left of PumpkinFest! ⏰🎃

This is your last chance to soak up the fall fun in Downtown Franklin before PumpkinFest wraps up until next year! Grab one more treat, snap one more photo, and make one more memory on Main Street before the festivities end. 🍂

See you downtown, and thank you for making this year’s PumpkinFest one to remember! 🧡

10/25/2026

For the first time ever, we get to say it: we’re live from Day Two of PumpkinFest, presented by Atmos Energy! ☀️🎃

The sun is shining, and downtown Franklin is ready for round two. Festival hours today are 11AM–5PM. We can’t wait to see you here!

10/24/2026

Day 1 is getting closer to the end, but there’s still time! 🎃 Autumn Alley is calling your name, and it’s the most Instagram-worthy spot at PumpkinFest. Grab your crew, strike a pose, and get that fall photo before the sun sets. 📸🍁

Tag us in your Autumn Alley shots so we can see them!

10/24/2026

🚌 PumpkinFest Parking Update: Shuttle parking at Harlinsdale Farm is currently near capacity. Please allow extra time getting to and from the festival. Thank you for your patience!

We’ll see you in downtown Franklin! 🎃

10/24/2026

We are LIVE from our 41st Annual PumpkinFest, presented by Atmos Energy! 🎃

10/24/2026

Good morning, Franklin! Welcome to Day One of our 41st Annual PumpkinFest! 🎃

While you explore, connect to our free public WiFi, presented by United Communications — scan the QR code on signage at Main & 2nd or Main & 4th, or find it on your festival map.

Plus, tag us and share your moments!

Download your digital festival map here: bit.ly/3TVKYAB

10/24/2026

One more sleep, Franklin! 🎃

PumpkinFest kicks off tomorrow, and this year the fun continues all weekend long. See you Saturday AND Sunday!

🌾 Play the Scarecrow Crawl for a chance to WIN! 🌾 Complete your passport to enjoy discounts and be entered in a raffle for a family movie 4-pack at The Franklin Theatre, including 4 movie vouchers, 4 popcorn vouchers, and 4 soda vouchers! 🎬🍿 We’re drawing one winner each day of the festival, so play Saturday AND Sunday for two chances to win.

Here’s how to play: grab a passport at any festival entrance or the DFA tent, hunt down the scarecrow at each stop along Main Street, jot down its secret code, and turn in your finished passport to get your discounts and raffle entry.

Plan ahead: The full festival guide and map has stage schedules, vendors, restrooms, and more for both days at the LINK BELOW:
https://bit.ly/3TVKYAB

A quick safety reminder: face coverings and weapons of any kind are not permitted on festival grounds. Thank you for helping us keep PumpkinFest safe and fun for all!

10/23/2026

A week in Tuscany? Golf at Torrey Pines? A VIP weekend at Dickens of a Christmas? 🍂

Our 1st Annual Fall in Love with Franklin Silent Auction is live, packed with luxury trips and one-of-a-kind local experiences you’ll only find here. Bid by this Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m., or grab select items instantly with Buy Now.

Every bid helps preserve the character and culture of Williamson County. 💛

Start bidding today: bit.ly/FallinLoveFranklin26

Address

137 4th Avenue S
Franklin, TN
37064

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16155918500

Website

http://www.WilliamsonHeritage.org/

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