14th Annual Taste of Scotland festival in Franklin

[Santa Wally]

With the two one way streets that run through the downtown Franklin business district, one being Main Street which will be closed for the festival, makes me wonder where does a festival visitor park?

The festival web site says Free Parking, but doesn't say where it is. Are there directions to parking with shuttles to the festival?

[M. A. C. Newsome]

With the two one way streets that run through the downtown Franklin business district, one being Main Street which will be closed for the festival, makes me wonder where does a festival visitor park?

The festival web site says Free Parking, but doesn't say where it is. Are there directions to parking with shuttles to the festival?

Good question, Wally! This the first year that the town is closing off that part of Main St, so the parking places right on the street will be unavailable. However, I believe the large lot by the police station will still be accessible. And the parking behind both sides of Main St will still be accessible, and I am assuming there will be ample signage to direct traffic where to go. I understand that Palmer St will be two-way for the day.

I'm not directly involved in that aspect of things so sorry I don't have the details, but yes there will be parking, and yes there should be signs so you'll know where it is. :-)

[Appalachia]

I'll be present sporting my new hose and flashery that I bought at the Museum today.

[Ryan Ross]

With the two one way streets that run through the downtown Franklin business district, one being Main Street which will be closed for the festival, makes me wonder where does a festival visitor park?

The festival web site says Free Parking, but doesn't say where it is. Are there directions to parking with shuttles to the festival?

There's a good bit of parking behind the museum, as well as on the other side of the street. I think there's another primary parking location for the ToS, but I'm a bit hazy on that.

I'm sure Matt, or someone, will be able to chime in with a more concrete answer. In the mean time, I'll also ask around.