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About Franklin Theatre - TN

Welcome to the Franklin Theatre, a restored 1930s Art Deco performing-arts center in the heart of Franklin, Tennessee. Opened in 2011 as The Franklin Theatre after a careful restoration, this historic venue seats around 300 guests and hosts a diverse lineup of music, film, and live performances. Whether you’re catching a world premiere or a cutting-edge concert, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth night out in Franklin.

Located at 419 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064, the Franklin Theatre pairs classic design with modern versatility, featuring a main floor and balcony seating along with a VIP lounge on the balcony level. Use this page to secure the best available price with confidence and explore nearby amenities that make attending an event easy and enjoyable.

Franklin’s dining and hotel options are walkable or a short ride away, and the town’s convenient transit connections help you get here without hassle. For a well-rounded experience, consider restaurant and hotel partners we’ve vetted for quality and value, located within easy reach of the venue. If you’re traveling from Nashville or surrounding areas, regional transit and nearby garages provide flexible access to events at the Franklin Theatre.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 419 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064.
  • Venue type: historic Art Deco performing-arts center (originally a movie theater; reopened in 2011 as a multipurpose venue).
  • Capacity: 289–312 seats depending on configuration; commonly cited around 300 seats in standard setup.
  • Seating chart: seating layout and chart available on the official site; venue includes main floor and balcony seating (VIP lounge on balcony level).
  • Parking: free 2-hour street parking plus two nearby garages on 2nd Ave S and 4th Ave S with roughly 300 spaces each; VIP/Back-of-venue parking available; additional paid lots in downtown Franklin.
  • Transit: Franklin Transit operates fixed routes in the city; downtown transit center is at 708 Columbia Ave; a free Lunchtime Shuttle connected Downtown Franklin to The Factory; WeGo Public Transit provides broader regional connections to Nashville.
  • Nearby hotels: The Harpeth Hotel (130 2nd Ave North) within walking distance; The Harpeth Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton nearby as well.
  • Notable events: world premieres of Friday Night Lights (2004) and Elizabethtown (2005); hosted artists such as Steve Martin, Sheryl Crow, Wynonna, Ricky Skaggs; site of Nashville TV production activity and hundreds of events since reopening.
  • Renamed and reopened: opened as The Franklin Theatre in 2011 after restoration; previously known as the Franklin Cinema and originally opened in 1937 as Franklin Theatre.