Our favorites
Cheekwood-tradition is back!
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood returns from November 21 to January 4. Experience over one million twinkling lights, the Mansion’s holiday décor themed “Sweet Dreams,” designed by the former Chief Floral Designer for the White House, along with brand-new displays that will brighten your season and much more!
Tickets are NOW ON SALE https://cheekwood.org/tickets/?brid=9LjZKtFr08L5A83phfqImwhttps://cheekwood.org/tickets/?brid=9LjZKtFr08L5A83phfqImw
Gaylord and ICE
So.much.Christmas. 2millions pounds of ICE https://www.christmasatgaylordopryland.com/?brid=VFJZpadPJeIL7xoKhQaSxQhttps://www.christmasatgaylordopryland.com/?brid=VFJZpadPJeIL7xoKhQaSxQ
Discount code——
Use code SOCIAL50 for up to 50% OFF tickets to ICE! featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas — but only before Dec 18 ❄️
(Pro tip: open the link in a new browser if it doesn’t load right away.)
Hot Chocolate Affair
Starts November 1st- at Loewes Vanderbilt -playful twist on a traditional afternoon tea service, where ornate teapots will be filled with a hot chocolate of your choosing – milk chocolate or dark chocolate, along with a selection of gourmet toppings like marshmallows, chocolate shavings, ganache-dipped spoons, and other confections prepared in our pastry kitchen
https://www.loewshotels.com/vanderbilt-hotel/dining/hot-chocolate-affair
Bar pop ups are our absolute favorite
Currently we know Honky Tonk Hideaway will be back November 13th featuring Merry Elfing Christmas- they even have a hat bar on site and free party bus rides this year.
Grand Hyatt- pop up https://www.hyattexperiences.com/grand-hyatt/bnarn#!/e/lost-in-lou-na-76c24e8c.
Others to watch for, union station, tailgate, Nicky’s , Corkys
Franklin-Dickens of a Christmas-family fun
40th Annual Dickens of a Christmas-Welcoming a record 150,000 visitors in 2024, Dickens of a Christmas recreates the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s charming architecture as the backdrop. A variety of musicians, dancers and Dickens characters will fill the streets. Expect to see and interact with
https://williamsonheritage.org/event/40th-annual-dickens-of-a-christmas-2025/
OUTER CITY CHRISTMAS PARADES-
Mt.Juliet-
Saturday, December 13th, 2025 at 11 AM
Rainout date: Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at 1 PM
Parade Route: West Wilson Middle School to East Division
(Approximately 1.4 miles)
Smyrna,
Franklin Christmas Parade – December 6, 1 PM | I’ll Be Home for Christmas-https://downtownfranklinrotary.com/christmas-parade/?brid=rzeEK_36EamFg-bi7OzfWA
Plus several resident homes that are a must see
Londons lights
Lights on Trotter
Coordinating the Chaos 
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