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Crown jewel of Main Street in downtown Franklin reopened to much fanfare after massive renovation completed in 2011 The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, the parent company of The Franklin Theatre, is excited to invite fans and supporters of the beloved Franklin Theatre to a night of celebration being held Saturday, August 7.   Sponsored by Jackson National Lif...

Beginning with small, private rental events, theater now looking to bring back live entertainment, movies and hybrid live-streamed shows that conform to current COVID restrictions FRANKLIN, TN (March 10, 2020) – After going dark to public performances last year due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, parent organization of The Frankli...

The Franklin Theatre, which has been closed to the public since mid-March in response to state guidelines regarding COVID-19, will reopen to the public on June 12 at 7 p.m. with a showing of Monty Python and The Holy Grail (PG). The theater is also bringing back the popular Silver Matinee series on June 17, with a showing of Some Like It Hot(1959). Theater Executive D...

Theater announces new mission and vision for 2020 and beyond with artistic expansion. Since its original opening in 1937, the historic Franklin Theatre has seen many exciting changes, and 2020 is proving to be no different. The Franklin Theatre kicked off the year with two major announcements including the naming of Paul T. Couch as the theatre’s permanent executive direct...

Jumpin’ junebugs!  Summer is just about here, and June kicks it off at The Franklin Theatre with a full calendar of music, movies and live theater to quench your thirst for entertainment. Here’s a full list of what’s happening in June (more movies to be added as well): LIVE THEATER ACT TOO PLAYERS PRESENTS: FRI 5/31 7 pm: The Wizard of Oz (Non-Musical) SAT 6/1 12 pm: The A...