Franklin, TN Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

Special event shall mean any public gathering such as a block party, local special event, parade, festival, celebration, concert, carnival, fair, exhibits, trade shows or any similar occurrence to be conducted on public or private property within the City of Franklin, Tennessee. Special events occurring entirely within structures that have been approved by the city for occupancy by 500 or more people shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter.(8)Special event permit shall refer to an approved special event permit.(9)Sponsor shall mean any person who, or organization which, intends to conduct a special event or public gathering and expression event.(10)Temporary street closure shall refer to a condition created by special event, private gathering or public gathering and expression event to be conducted within or on any street or intersection in the City of Franklin, Tennessee, that requires one or more lanes of travel be closed for a public safety purpose. Any request for temporary street closure(s) is deemed a request for a special event and requires a special event permit. Any temporary street closure authorized in whole or in part by the city for municipal purposes, including, but not limited to, conveyance of traffic, or travel is exempt from this chapter. (Ord. No. 2019-19, § I, 10-13-2020; Ord. No. 2024-03, § I, 3-12-2024)