Franklin boasts a rich calendar of events year round catering the traveler's most extravagant tastes. Rodeo, Renaissance, art, Jazz, art and crafts, you pick.

One of Franklin's most popular events is Main Street Festival. the festival features more than 250 artists and craftsmen who exhibit their art and decorative art work from Jewelry, photography to Appalachian-style baskets. During two days (the last weekend of April), locals and visitors enjoy live entertainment and food in a truly festive environment.

Tennessee Renaissance Festival is one of those quirky events that set a distinctive tone to the culture of a town. It is an annual event when locals and visitors are given the chance to travel to the Middle Ages and enjoy those times with minstrels, knights, musicians and villagers in the perfect setting of Castle Gwynn. For details, check out the festival's website at http://www.tnrenfest.com.

Locals and visitors enjoy Franklin Jazz Festival, a classic in Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy bands and soloists playing the best Jazz while you have some great and food and wine from the booth located around Franklin's central plaza.