Franklin, TN Special Events & Permits: Parade Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governs
- Parades and other special events
- Permit required
- From permit officer or Board
- Lead time
- 90 to 120+ days advance
- Citation
- Franklin Municipal Code § 16-503
Summary
Franklin requires a permit from the city administrator or Board of Mayor and Aldermen before anyone organizes a parade or other special event, with applications due 90 to 120-plus days ahead.
No person, firm, corporation or organization shall participate in, advertise for or in any way promote, organize, control, manage, solicit, or induce participation in a special event, a public gathering or expression event, or a private gathering where a temporary street closure is requested, unless a permit has first been obtained from either the permit officer or board of mayor and aldermen.(3)Violation of terms of permit. No person, firm, corporation or organization shall violate any of the terms of a permit issued or this chapter, nor join or participate in any permitted activity under this chapter over the objection of the permit holder, nor in any manner interfere with the progress or orderly conduct of a special event or public gathering and expression event. (Ord. No. 2019-19, § I, 10-13-2020)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 30 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Franklin Municipal Code § 16-502(7) defines 'special event' to include a block party, parade, festival, celebration, concert, carnival, fair, or similar occurrence on public or private property. Section 16-503(2) bars anyone from participating in, promoting, organizing, or soliciting participation in a special event without first getting a permit from the permit officer or the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. First-time or relocated events need an application at least 120 days before the event; recurring events need 90 to 364 days. Large events, 500 or more attendees, go before the Board itself, while smaller ones are decided by the city administrator.
Violations & Fines
Organizing, advertising, or participating in a parade or special event without an approved permit is unlawful, and joining a permitted event's organizer in violating its conditions is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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