The smell of wood smoke will start wafting through downtown Franklin Friday morning.
Cherry, apple and hickory aromas are set to lilt out of professional-grade smokers of all sizes. Along with the wood smoke comes the unmistakable, mouth-watering smell of slow-roasting meat mingling in.
Smoke on the Square, Franklin’s annual barbecue bonanza, fires up again this weekend. Though food is the focus of the event, organizers have woven everything from classic films to hot rods and motorcycles into the fabric of the weekend.
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Live music by two of the region’s best party bands will keep people dancing, and activities and other entertainment is planned over the next two days.
“Part of our mission is to create and promote community traditions. After seven years, I feel like Smoke on the Square is a tradition the community looks forward to,” said Emily Snyder, executive director of Discover Downtown Franklin, which puts on the event. “It’s such a wonderful way for people to come downtown.”
Smoke on the Square presents plenty to see, do and of course eat. Here’s a rundown to ensure you don’t miss a morsel:
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Smoke on the Square
When: Friday and Saturday
Where: Downtown Franklin
Schedule
Friday
- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Food vendors
- 2 and 7:30 p.m.: “Smokey and the Bandit,” the Artcraft Theatre; $5 adults, $4 seniors, military and college students; $3 kids 12 and under
- 5 p.m.: Cruising the Courthouse, North Main Street
- 6 p.m. until sold out: People’s Choice competition, $5 for seven samples of pulled pork
- 6 to 10 p.m.: Elks Lodge No. 1818 beer garden
- 7 to 10 p.m.: Lemon Wheel concert
Saturday
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Motorcycles on the Square, west side of the courthouse square, $20
- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Food vendors
- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Elks Lodge No. 1818 beer garden
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Local entertainment; kids area open
- 2 and 7:30 p.m.: “Smokey and the Bandit,” the Artcraft Theatre; $5 adults, $4 seniors, military and college students; $3 kids 12 and under
- 7 to 10 p.m.: The Doo! Band concert
Information: DiscoverDowntownFranklin.com
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