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Christmas Lights in Murfreesboro, TN

The top places to see Christmas lights in Murfreesboro this season are FrankTown Festival of Lights (Nov 20 – Dec 31), 43rd Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes (Dec 12 – Dec 12) and Murfreesboro Christmas Parade (Dec 13 – Dec 13). We've mapped 5 displays in Murfreesboro and 7 more nearby (4 parades, 3 tree lightings, 2 events). 11 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

43rd Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes

Event Β· Murfreesboro, TN Β· $30 adult, $10 ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under

Opens soon Music

Dec 12 – Dec 12

Murfreesboro Christmas Parade

Parade Β· Murfreesboro, TN Β· Free

Opens soon Music

Dec 13 – Dec 13

Christmas at Cannonsburgh (A Charming Christmas)

Event Β· Murfreesboro, TN Β· 2025: $5 per person evenings, ages 5 and under free

Rutherford County Christmas Tree Lighting (Celebrate Christmas Downtown)

Tree lighting Β· Murfreesboro, TN Β· Free

Music

Rutherford County Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square

Tree lighting Β· Murfreesboro, TN Β· Free

Music

Near Murfreesboro (within 25 miles)

London's Lights

Home display Β· La Vergne, TN Β· Free

Opens soon

15 miFrom Nov 26

La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade Β· La Vergne, TN Β· Free

Opens soon Music

16 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Spirit of Christmas Parade (La Vergne)

Parade Β· La Vergne, TN Β· Free

Opens soon

16 miDec 5 – Dec 5

FrankTown Festival of Lights

Drive-thru Β· Franklin, TN Β· Per carload (2026 price not confirmed; about $35-$40 in 2025)

Opens soon Music

24 miNov 20 – Dec 31

Smyrna Christmas Parade

Parade Β· Smyrna, TN Β· Free

Music

12 mi

Half-million-light home display, 1001 Ash Circle (possibly London's Lights)

Home display Β· La Vergne, TN Β· Free; toy donations welcome

15 mi

Christmas on the Square (Cleveland)

Tree lighting Β· Cleveland, TN Β· Free

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Murfreesboro: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Murfreesboro?

Popular picks this season include FrankTown Festival of Lights (Nov 20 – Dec 31), 43rd Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes (Dec 12 – Dec 12), Murfreesboro Christmas Parade (Dec 13 – Dec 13) and La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 12 displays are mapped in and around Murfreesboro, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Murfreesboro?

Free options include 43rd Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes, Murfreesboro Christmas Parade, La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting and Spirit of Christmas Parade (La Vergne). 11 of the 12 displays near Murfreesboro are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Murfreesboro?

Yes. FrankTown Festival of Lights (Per carload (2026 price not confirmed; about $35-$40 in 2025)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Murfreesboro?

Yes. FrankTown Festival of Lights, 43rd Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes and Murfreesboro Christmas Parade. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Murfreesboro?

The earliest Murfreesboro-area displays turn on Nov 20, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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