Spring Hill doesn't run its own holiday light show. Spring Hill Daily's Christmas 2026 guide says so directly and sends readers to Franklin or Eagleville for drive-through lights. As of its Oct. 19 check, the city also had no 2026 tree lighting on its calendar or parks pages.
The season in town runs through the Spring Hill Public Library at 144 Kedron Parkway and the stretch of Main Street that fills for the Christmas Parade. Both are busy on the same Saturday, Dec. 12.
The library already has most of the confirmed dates
Most of Spring Hill's confirmed holiday programs take place inside one building, the Spring Hill Public Library. Here is its calendar for the season:
| Date | Program | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Nov. 18 | Jolly Holly Christmas Show, for preschoolers | 10 a.m. |
| Tuesday, Dec. 1 | A Christmas Carol Puppet Show | 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. |
| Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 2-3 | A Christmas Carol Puppet Show | 10 a.m. |
| Thursday, Dec. 10 | Origami Christmas Tree Workshop | 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 12 | Teen Makers Market | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 19 | Mountain Dulcimer Christmas Concert | 10 a.m. |
The city's own opening event is at the library too. Spring Hill Parks and Recreation sets up Santa's Mailbox there starting at noon Tuesday, Dec. 1. Children can drop off letters any time before Christmas Eve. The puppet show opens that same day, with a 10 a.m. performance before the mailbox arrives and a 4 p.m. performance after. So Dec. 1 is the first full holiday day at the library, and a single afternoon visit covers both.
The Teen Makers Market is in its fifth year. The library lists it in the Multi-Purpose Room and says it's open to the public. Only teen makers register for tables. It runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the parade lines up an hour after it closes.
Dec. 12, hour by hour
From Kedron Parkway the day moves to Main Street. The city calendar lists the Christmas Parade for Saturday, Dec. 12, at 5 p.m., under Parks and Recreation. It's a lighted parade that runs after dark, and it goes ahead rain or shine. Only dangerous or severe weather would postpone it.
Here's how the day runs, based on the library listing and the city's parade rules and contest page:
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Teen Makers Market at the library.
- 3 p.m. Floats start lining up beside Spring Hill Elementary School, 5359 S. Main St. They enter from Beechcroft Road onto Toone Prados Street.
- 4 p.m. Judges start reviewing entries in the lineup.
- 5 p.m. The parade starts north on Main Street.
The route has three legs:
- North on Main Street, which is US 31, from Spring Hill Elementary to Miles Johnson Parkway.
- West on Miles Johnson Parkway to Bellshire Way.
- Floats exit at Lowe's.
Main Street between the elementary school and Miles Johnson Parkway is the stretch where you can watch the full parade. Float riders who leave early get dropped off at Harvey Park, 4001 Miles Johnson Parkway, and walking groups leave the route at the First Baptist Church parking lot. If you're picking up a child from a float or a walking group, those are the two meeting points.
Every entry is asked to use Christmas lights. Only the city's official Santa and Mrs. Claus can appear as Santa, and they ride on their own float. No one can hand out or throw candy, no animals are allowed, and the parade keeps moving without stopping for performances. The city also tells spectators to dress warmly, and Spring Hill Daily suggests bringing a chair.
Some families will have a second event that evening. Deer Run Camps & Retreat Center at 3845 Perkins Road in Thompson's Station holds its Daddy-Daughter Winter Ball on Dec. 12, starting at 4:45 p.m., according to Visit Franklin. It starts just before the parade, so plan for one or the other.
Entries close the Monday after Thanksgiving
Entry fees are due in full by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2026, through the city's registration form. Entries must be decorated and safe, with licensed, insured drivers. Floats can be no taller than 14 feet, and walking groups need at least 10 people.
The prizes are worth noting for any business, church or neighborhood group thinking about a float. The Mayor's Award for best overall entry pays $500. The Grand Marshal's Award, the Gerald Beckham Holiday Spirit Award and the FireBelle Award for best decorated vehicle each pay $300. Grand marshal nominations were open through Nov. 1. Parade questions go to Spring Hill Parks and Recreation at 931-487-0027 or [email protected]. The office is at 4237 Port Royal Road and is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Still unannounced for 2026
Some December dates are still missing because the city or the volunteer, school and business groups behind them haven't posted 2026 dates yet. If you're planning ahead, these are the dates to keep watching for:
- The tree lighting. No 2026 date, time or location has been posted.
- Road closure times for parade night. The city hasn't released them yet.
- Breakfast with Santa at Logan's Roadhouse. The fifth annual breakfast ran Dec. 13, 2025, to benefit Scouting America Troop 818. No 2026 date has been posted.
- Santa photos at the library. The 2025 event was free and ran Dec. 13. It isn't on the 2026 calendar yet.
- School craft fairs. The Spring Station Middle School Holiday Station Marketplace was Dec. 6, 2025, and the Spring Hill High School SkillsUSA Holiday Craft Fair was Nov. 15, 2025. Neither has a 2026 date.
In 2025, Santa photos and the Logan's breakfast were both on the morning of the parade. If either returns the same way, Dec. 12 will be even busier.
Shopping and dinner before the parade
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28. Spring Hill Daily's holiday shopping guide lists Early's Honey Stand, Birdy Grace Boutique and Groove Life among the local shops worth a stop.
For a sit-down meal before or after the parade, Grecian Family Restaurant at 2003 Wall Street reopened Oct. 21 after a short closure. It has a new chef, Alex Georgalos, and a scratch-made, Greek-focused lunch and dinner menu that launched Oct. 23. Breakfast stayed the same, Williamson Source reported. The Spring Hill Chamber also has a ribbon-cutting on its calendar for RAAGAS Indian Cuisine at 5024 Spedale Court, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Holiday lights and Hanukkah nearby
For lights, you'll need to drive. The FrankTown Festival of Lights runs nightly from Nov. 20 to Dec. 31, 5 to 9 p.m., at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center, 4215 Long Lane in Franklin. The music plays on your car radio. Walk-through Wednesdays are Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, 9 and 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Lucky Ladd Farms at 4306 Rocky Glade Road in Eagleville runs its Holly Jolly Festival of Lights on select nights from Nov. 27 to Dec. 23. It's a walking trail with a live animal nativity, campfires, s'mores and Santa photos from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets must be bought online at least an hour ahead.
Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown Friday, Dec. 4. Franklin Jewish Social, a volunteer group about 12 miles north in Franklin, holds an annual community celebration called The Miracle of Light, and its Hanukkah page will post this year's date and location.
If December is also the month you're hosting family from out of town, or you're planning a move in the new year, CHORD Real Estate can help with the logistics while you enjoy the season. Request your personal Real Estate Concierge, and we'll share what we know about Spring Hill.
