A fa-boo-lous night in downtown Franklin
Published 5:32 pm Friday, November 11, 2022
Laurel and Jason Brinkley pose with a trio of costumed children, who include, from left, 5-year-old Charlee Brinkley, dressed as Belle; 4-year-old Emerie Wright, dressed as a mermaid; and 3-year-old Ellison Wright, dressed as a dinosaur. (Photo by Mitzi Lusk)
Ethan Jarratt is dressed as a dinosaur, and Claire Jarratt presents a twisted angel. (Photo submitted by Amanda C. Jarratt)
Bringing two dinosaurs to life are, from left, 4-year-old Logan Elmore, son of Jason and Megan Elmore, of Smithfield, and 4-year-old Austin Anderson, son of Stan and Jenna Anderson, of Conway, North Carolina. (Photo by Mitzi Lusk)
Pictured are, from left, in back, Jamie McFarland; in middle row, Jaxen McFarland, Jaden McFarland, Krystal Bryant, Ashley Rawls; front row, Jordan Bradshaw, Ayden Trent, Greenlee Joyner, Anna Rawls and Alivia Rawls. (Photo by Mitzi Lusk)
A crowd of costumed trick or treaters gathers for a photo in front of Viv Body Bar with the business’ owner, Shelly Wood, center in back, and her son, Trey Wood, standing to the left of her. (Photo by Mitzi Lusk)
Tiffany Rutledge, owner of Graceful Baker in downtown Franklin, had the ultimate treat of meeting 3-year-old Lexi Jane Anderson, who is dressed as a giant cupcake. Lexi is the daughter of Stan and Jenna Anderson, of Conway, North Carolina. (Photo by Mitzi Lusk)
Viv Body Bar owner Shelly Wood, along with her son, Trey Wood, pass out candy to the trick or treaters Thursday, Oct. 27. (Photo by Mitzi Lusk)
Virginia Outdoors owner Chris Smith hands out a Halloween treat to the pup of Mandy Crumpler. (Photo by Mitzi Lusk)
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The city of Franklin’s Boo Bash drew outstanding participation across all of its events Thursday evening, Oct. 27.
“What an amazing night in downtown Franklin!” City Manager Amanda C. Jarratt said.
The event began with children trick-or-treating at downtown businesses.
“The streets were filled with magnetic energy from the hundreds of children and families walking the sidewalks kicking off an early start to Halloween,” Jarratt said. “We were thrilled at the participation of the public in not only the Downtown Trick or Treat but the pumpkin painting and movie night.”
The pumpkin painting took place at the Franklin Farmers Market on Main Street, and the movie, “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania,” was presented at Barrett’s Landing.
Jarrett noted that the Boo Bash would not have been possible without the contributions of all of the volunteers and business owners in downtown Franklin.
“We truly appreciate all of their efforts to make this annual event successful once again,” she said. “We look forward to the remainder of events downtown throughout the holiday season.”
Upcoming city events include the Holiday Open House & Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; the Franklin Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 2, starting at 7 p.m.; and the Elf Parade & Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
