Middle TN is gearing up to illuminate the winter nights with festive splendor, transforming towns and cities into twinkling wonderlands of holiday cheer.
Step into the radiant glow of the holiday season as we unveil the Top 10 Christmas Tree Lightings in Middle Tennessee for 2023! (in no particular order)
Thursday, November 30th, 2023
Downtown Pulaski, TN
Don't miss the 11th annual Mingle-Jingle & 6th Tree Lighting Ceremony!
Many downtown businesses will host open houses, kids activities, food trucks, & they city will light the beautiful community tree!
A great night in Historic Downtown Pulaski you don't want to miss!
4:00 Door Prize Registration Begins 4:15 Story Time with Santa 4:30 Dancing in the Windows Train Rides Begin Letters to Santa Food Court Opens 5:00 Reeves Carriage Rides Begin 6:45 FUMC Youth perform Charlie Brown's Christmas 7:00 Boys & Girls Club Live on Stage 7:20 STAAR performs Nutcracker with a Twist 7:40 UT Southern Choir Live on Stage 7:55 Public Singing Carols 8:00 Christmas Tree Lighting 8:05 Door-Prize Announcements Begin & CASH Drawing!
Thursday, November 30th @ 5:30 PM
South Jackson Performing Arts Center - Tullahoma, TN
This is a loved tradition for the community that has a special symbolism for everyone.
When they light the tree, there is something lit within each of us, as well.
And during the Christmas season most people feel a greater sense of family, friendship, giving, and joy.
The Grand Marshal, Annie Osborne will light the City Tree.
Friday, December 1st, 2023
The City of Franklin is excited to light up the square on Friday, December 1st, for the 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square.
The festivities begin at 6 p.m. on December 1st. Performances will start at 6:40 p.m.
They expect to light the tree at 7:15 p.m.
Friday, December 1st, 2023
Murfreesboro Square
On the first Friday night of December, holiday revelers gather around the historic 1859 Rutherford County Court House, for the annual lighting of the Rutherford County Christmas tree.
Main Street organizes this event, featuring entertainment, caroling, the lighting of the tree, and a visit from a very special bearded gentleman.
Bring your family downtown for dinner, view the live nativity, shop in unique stores, enjoy an hour-long program full of choir music, dancing, acting, and Santa.
Free activities for children, carriage rides, and pictures with Santa run from 5:30-8:30pm.
It's a Christmas tradition for Murfreesboro and we hope you and your family will be a part of it downtown!
Friday, December 1, 2023, 5 PM
Gallatin Downtown Square, TN
Santa and his friends including Mayor Paige Brown, music group Chapel Hart and Guild and Union Elementary will kick off the holiday with the annual tree lighting.
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at 6 PM
This night time parade kicks off at 6:00 PM beginning at the Trotwood/W 7th Street split and marches eastward down the traditional parade route into downtown Columbia, lasting approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
The tree lighting starts around 7:15-ish with live entertainment, announcement of parade winners, and Santa lighting Columbia's 40-foot Christmas tree on the Courthouse Square!
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at 5 PM
Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center - Hendersonville, TN
Join us for our 2nd Annual Merry Monthaven Christmas - The MACC's Tree Lighting event.
This festive event will feature the official lighting of the MACC’s 25-foot Christmas Tree.
The Hendersonville High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble will then lead revelers in colorful holiday caroling.
There will be pictures with Santa for the kids, and holiday mural painting with noted Nashville artist Christian Calvin.
Food vendors will be on hand to provide refreshments!
Cole Ritter and the Night Owls will then cap the evening with a special Christmas concert.
Ring in the holidays in high style with this festive and FREE event.
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
Town of Normandy, TN
Christmas Market with crafts, baked goods, direct sales-vendors invited, Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Cookie Swap, Live Nativity, and more!
Friday, December 1st, 2023, 4 PM
Wartrace Town Hall
Santa will be available for pictures inside Town Hall from 4-5:45pm.
Grab some goodies from our shop owners and get a jump start on your Christmas shopping.
Listen to Christmas carols as we await the lighting of the town.
Sunday, December 3rd, 2023
Dogwood Park - Cookeville, TN
See the lights brighten Dogwood Park's nearly 40-foot-tall tree and enjoy a 15-minute light-show synchronized to holiday music will follow.
The light-show will continue nightly throughout the holiday season every hour on the hour from 5-9 p.m.
Adding to the festive atmosphere will be holiday displays throughout the park.