A Look Back at a Busy, Family-Filled Year
As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to pause and reflect on an incredible year of community events across Franklin County, Tennessee. From festivals and markets to library programs, game nights, and family activities, it’s been a year full of ways for families to connect, explore, and make memories.
Using data from our community calendar, here’s a snapshot of what the year looked like — and what it tells us about how Franklin County shows up for families. This is from September through December as that is when we started tracking.
🎉 By the Numbers: Franklin County Events in 2025
✔ Total Events Tracked: 589 events
That’s an average of more than 11 events every single week — proof that there’s always something happening close to home.
✔ Most Active Day of the Year:
📅 October 25, 2025 with 19 events in one day
Fall continues to be a favorite season in Franklin County, and late October was packed with festivals, seasonal activities, and community gatherings.
📆 What Days Are Busiest?
✔ Most Active Weekday:
⭐ Saturday — 185 total events
It’s no surprise that Saturdays lead the way. From kids’ activities and festivals to markets and family nights, Saturdays are clearly the heart of community life.
✔ Least Active Weekday:
📉 Monday — 29 total events
Mondays tend to be quieter, making them a great opportunity for libraries, wellness programs, or smaller family activities to shine.
👨👩👧👦 What This Means for Families
These numbers tell a powerful story:
- Franklin County values family-friendly events
- Weekends are the best time to find things to do together
- Seasonal peaks (especially fall) bring the community out in force
- There’s room to grow weekday programming — especially for parents, homeschoolers, and young kids
At TheDadMap, our goal is to make sure families never miss these opportunities, whether it’s a big Saturday festival or a small weekday program that becomes a new favorite.
💚 Thank You, Franklin County
A huge thank-you to:
- Local businesses
- Libraries
- Churches
- Nonprofits
- Community groups
- Volunteers
Your hard work made 2025 such a meaningful year for families across our county.
We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings — and we’ll be right here helping you find it.
👉 Find daily, weekend, and family-friendly events at
TheDadMap.com
Your local guide to life with kids in Franklin County, TN.




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