CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The 15th annual Fright on Franklin filled Public Square downtown on Saturday.
This year’s event featured more than 70 candy booth vendors and the annual costume contest. Local businesses and organizations competed for the best-decorated booth while handing out candy and other promotional items.
A vendor wears a thick fabric mask at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A vendor receives trick or treaters at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A vendor greets trick or treaters at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A woman paints half her face for Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Clarksville Now editor-in-chief Chris “Dr. Strange” Smith (right) with the ghosts of Alan Bartee and Christian Brown at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A vendor wears a large purple beanie as part of his costume at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Four vendor workers dressed as fairies for Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” themed vendor awaits trick or treaters at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on Oct. 26, 2024. (Xu Zhang/Austin Peay State University)
Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on Oct. 26, 2024. (Xu Zhang/Austin Peay State University)
Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on Oct. 26, 2024. (Xu Zhang/Austin Peay State University)
Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on Oct. 26, 2024. (Xu Zhang/Austin Peay State University)
“Fright on Franklin” attendees stop by the ClarksvilleNow tent set up in the Public Square during this annual Halloween event held in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
Families attend the annual “Fright on Franklin” trick-or-treat event held in the Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
A family in their Halloween costumes attends “Fright on Franklin” in Historic Downtown Clarksville on October 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
Attendees gather to watch the “Fright on Franklin” costume contest held on the stage set in front of F&M Bank during an annual trick-or-treat event held in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
City Council members, Deanna McLaughlin (Ward 2) and Keri Lovato (Ward 12) share sweets to children and families attending the annual “Fright on Franklin” in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
Miss Clarksville, Brittani Mays, hands out candy and other sweets to attending children and families during the “Fright on Franklin” event in Downtown Historic Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
Law enforcement officers from Clarksville Police Department smile at the camera during the annual “Fright on Franklin” event held in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
The Capehart family stands for a photograph by the fountain in Public Square while attending the annual “Fright on Franklin” in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
Children in their Halloween costumes wait in line to be presented on the stage to the audience and be juried in the Halloween Costume Contest during the “Fright on Franklin” annual event in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 24, 2024. Evelyn, in the Pumpkin-Head costume, won First Place in this category. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
Attending children and their families pose for a picture during the annual “Fright on Franklin” in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
Numerous families attend the annual Halloween event “Fright on Franklin” held in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
Q108 radio host Kyle King announces the First Place in one of the categories for the “Fright on Franklin” costume contest held on the stage in front of F&M Bank in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
Clarksville’s First Lady and Mayor, Cynthia and Joe Pitts, interact with attending familie and their children during the “Fright on Franklin” annual event held in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin
Families attend and wait in line to trick-or-treat in the annual “Fright on Franklin” event in the Public Square in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
Halloween-costumed families attend the annual trick-or-treat event “Fright on Franklin” held in Historic Downtown Clarksville on Oct. 26, 2024. (Daniela Thomas/Austin Peay State University)
A trick or treater leads the way back to candy at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A group dressed as the main characters from “Nightmare Before Christmas” place first in a costume contest at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A costume contest competitor celebrates placing at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A group of trick or treaters dig into their candy at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A great dane named Mushu dresses as Mushu for Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A trick or treater dresses as Disgust at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A trick or treater dresses as a Chik-fil-a cow at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A dog dressed as a wizard smiles as he gets his picture taken at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Trick or treaters fill the parking lot at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A vendor dresses as Blankman for Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A dog dressed in a tutu licks their nose at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A trick or treater dresses as a bloody bandaged murder nurse at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Trick or treaters lineup to get candy at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
A crowd fills the bleachers watching the costume contests at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Plastic human and dog skeletons decorate River City Clay Studio at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Parts of Franklin Street close in downtown Clarksville, TN at Fright on Franklin on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Two attendees push a baby in a decorated stroller at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Trick or treaters pack downtown Clarksville, TN at Fright on Franklin on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Painted pumpkins decorate downtown Clarksville, TN at Fright on Franklin on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Costume contest judges Amber Key, Heather Parada, and Davelyn Sorrels (left to right) conversate between competition rounds at Fright on Franklin in downtown Clarksville, TN on October 26, 2024. (Hugh Wheeler/Austin Peay State University)
Clarksville’s Mayor and First Lady, Joe Pitts and Cynthia Pitts, alongside City Council members, greeted the event attendees and distributed candy on behalf of the City of Clarksville. Some of the City Council members spotted at the event were Deanna McLaughlin, Karen Reynolds, Stacey Streetman and Keri Lovato.
Attendees enjoyed the costume contests for different age groups, including kids and teens, on a stage set up in front of F&M Bank at 50 Franklin Street. The costume contest was presented by DJ Kyle King of “Q Morning Crew with Kyle and Tiffany” on Q108 107.9 and The Kyle King Show on Twitch.
APSU photojournalism students contributed to this report.
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