Christmas Tour of Homes

St. Mary Landmarks and the City of Franklin Design Committee invite all to tour some of Franklin's most historic and beautiful homes this holiday season, decked out in Christmas finery. 

• Albania Plantation House, home of nationally renown artist Hunt Slonem, built in 1842;
• "Shadowlawn," a striking Greek temple built in 1850, which will have a collection of nativity scenes on display;
• "Bittersweet," an 1849 home built in the Greek Revival style, and home of Dana and Ginger Louviere;
• "The Gates-Bell House," built in 1851 and home to Susan Patout;
• An 1894 Center Hall cottage, home of Dr. Donna Tesi;
• "The Barn at Adeline," circa 1900, home of Ted and Walteen Broussard.

11 am–5 pm, with a free Christmas concert at the Franklin Church of the Assumption at 2 pm. $30. eventbrite.com/e/2018-christmas-tour-of-homes-tickets-50441610214.