Denny K.
Yelp
Movies and Music and More (aka) Mm Mm Good!
I could probably list 1937 reasons to visit this historic venue on Main Street in downtown Franklin....but that would be an understatement. And if "these walls could talk," we all would be mesmerized by the rich history, star-studded performances, and intimate charm of this venerable theater.
Opened in 1937, the theater has run the gamut of glory, bumps, restoration, and revival. It has hosted live performances from A to Z featuring a rainbow of stars like Amy Grant, Blind Boys of Alabama, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Four Freshmen (a little nostalgia here), Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey Orchestras (more nostalgia from my most recent visit), Jars of Clay, Los Lobos, Lynda Carter, Macy Gray, Percy Sledge (am I showing my age with these favorites?), Riders in the Sky, Second City, Sheryl Crow (another local), Don McLean (how about a slice of "American Pie, Vincent"? ... (sorry, a much too out-of-line pun), Vince Gil, Wynonna, Zinghoppers. OK....that's a tease from A-Z but really just a peek of the full list - which, of course, grows with each season.
But wait! There's more ... including live theater like "The Lion King," "Smokey Joe's Cafe," "Peter Pan." Need I say more?
Well, I think I will...let's say, "movies." If you'd like to see a Golden Globes and Academy Award nominated musical, "The Greatest Showman" or maybe an animated feature, "Ferdinand" this would be the place. Or perhaps you'd like something a bit more personally interactive like a screening of the award-winning, faith-based musical film, "Broken & Beautiful.," a film that features popular Contemporary Christian Music and... members of both the cast and crew who will be present for a Q&A following the film.
Folks, these are everyday kinds of things at this incredible theatre.
But wait! There's even more. Food, glorious food. This isn't just the old box of popcorn, folks. Concessions at the Franklin Theatre include the aforementioned fresh popcorn, candy, various soft drinks, beer and wine. They even have a full bar that is open during select events. And one more thing ... wait for it ... they also serve an exclusive, locally produced chocolate bar called "Showtime!" with dark chocolate, almonds, caramel, and sea salt.
Did I mention free parking close by in downtown Franklin? Yep, on the street or just around the corner in the 4th Street garage.
Well, after all that one might say, "Elvis has left the building," but that would be erroneous. Seven of the "Nashville Elvis Festival" events will be held in March 2018 at the Franklin Theatre. Wise men say, only fools don't go here...or something like that.
And with that....it's a wrap ... uh, thank yu....thank ya vurry much.