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Since 2005
Late-night dive bar · Live music room · Opens 5:00 PM Tuesday
From the bar
Notes from The Pond: karaoke and live-music nights, game day, the tap-handle ceiling, and what makes a Franklin dive bar worth staying for. New posts land here first.
○ Closed — opens 5:00 PM today
Twenty-one and over. Non-smoking inside; smoking is permitted on the patio.
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October 7, 2026Karaoke in Franklin TN: Monday & Thursday Nights at The PondKaraoke in Franklin TN every Monday and Thursday at The Pond. Join us from 7P< to midnight for cold drinks, bar food, and a laid-back 21+ crowd.
October 2, 2026Are There Ducks at The Pond in Franklin,TN?Wondering about Ducks at The Pond in Franklin? The Pond is a 21-and-over bar with late-night food, cold drinks, music, karaoke and sports on TV nightly.
September 29, 2026Neon Belly Live at The Pond in Franklin This Saturday NightLive music in Franklin, TN this Saturday with Neon Belly at The Pond. Music starts at 8 PM. Cold drinks, bar food and a real neighborhood dive bar.
September 25, 2026Where to Watch Football in Franklin TonightWhere to watch football in Franklin, TN? The Pond on Hillsboro Rd: big screens, cold beer, famous burgers, happy hour till 7. Open 11 AM Sat & Sun. 21+.
September 9, 2026The Pond Opens at 11AM every Saturday and Sunday during football season.Watch college and pro football at The Pond in Franklin, TN, with plenty of TVs, cold drinks, bar food, and a relaxed 21-and-over crowd.
September 4, 2026Finding a Non Smoking Bar in Franklin TNLooking for a non-smoking bar in Franklin, TN? Enjoy a relaxed night inside The Pond. Smoking is allowed on the deck outside.
September 4, 2026Local Bar Specials Franklin TN Locals Actually LikeLooking for local bar specials Franklin TN locals really enjoy? Here’s what to look for in a neighborhood bar with deals, food, music, and late nights.
September 4, 2026Outdoor Patio Bar Franklin TN: Relax outside at The PondFind an outdoor patio bar Franklin locals love for cold drinks, bar food, live music, karaoke, and easygoing nights with friends under the sky after dark.
September 4, 2026Best Bars for Game Day Bring More Than TVsLooking for the best bars for game day in Franklin? The Pond offers plenty of TVs, cold drinks, good food, and a relaxed atmosphere for every game.
September 4, 2026Best Late Night Bar Food: What Hits the SpotLooking for the best late night bar food in Franklin? Enjoy hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, shareables, and comfort food in a relaxed neighborhood bar.
September 4, 2026Finding the Best Karaoke Bar in Franklin TNLooking for the best karaoke bar Franklin TN has to offer? Find a relaxed late-night spot with welcoming people, cold drinks, bar food, and room to sing.
September 4, 2026What Time Do Bars Stop Serving in Tennessee?What time do bars stop serving in Tennessee? Learn the rules and why The Pond has last call at 2:30 a.m. before closing at 3 a.m.
September 4, 202618 Best Songs for Bar Karaoke That Always WorkFind the best bar karaoke songs, from crowd-pleasers to big finishers. Then sing your favorite at The Pond in Franklin, Tennessee.
September 3, 2026Patio Bar Franklin TN for a Real Night OutLooking for a patio bar Franklin TN adults can settle into? Expect cold drinks, bar food, sports, music, karaoke, and a relaxed late-night crowd.
September 3, 2026Could The Pond Have a World Record Tap Handle Collection?Learn why a world record taphandle collection draws a second look, and see how 1,385 unique handles give The Pond in Franklin its real charm.
September 3, 2026Tennessee’s Largest Beer Tap Handle CollectionSee Tennessee's largest beer tap handle collection at The Pond in Franklin: 1,385+ handles, cold drinks, bar food, karaoke, and live music
September 3, 2026Daily Drink Specials Franklin Locals Can Count OnLooking for daily drink specials Franklin TN? Enjoy cold drinks, great food, live music, karaoke, and a neighborhood bar where locals love to gather.
September 3, 2026How Late Night Karaoke Works at a Neighborhood BarWondering how late night karaoke works? Learn the sign-up, song queue, stage etiquette, and what makes a relaxed neighborhood karaoke night fun together.
September 3, 2026Bars Open Late in Franklin TN for a Real Night OutLooking for bars open late Franklin TN? Find cold drinks, bar food, karaoke, live music, patio time, and a relaxed place to stay awhile with good friends.
September 3, 2026Where Locals Drink in Franklin After DarkFind where locals drink in Franklin: cold beer, cocktails, bar food, karaoke, live music, and a relaxed late-night hangout for friends and neighbors too.
July 16, 2026Where to Find Cold Beer in Franklin TNLooking for cold beer Franklin TN locals actually recommend? Here’s what makes a great neighborhood bar, from atmosphere to taps and late-night vibes.
July 16, 2026Quench Your Thirst at Franklin's Late-Night DiveQuench your thirst with cold beer, cocktails, bar food, karaoke, live music, and patio time at Franklin's original late-night neighborhood dive bar nearby, The Pond.
July 15, 2026Bars Open Late in Franklin TN That DeliverLooking for bars open late in Franklin, TN? Discover why locals choose neighborhood pubs for cold beer, good food, live music, and a welcoming late-night atmosphere.
July 15, 2026Authentic Local Bar Franklin TN Locals PickLooking for an authentic local bar in Franklin, TN? Discover why locals return for cold drinks, friendly bartenders, live music, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
July 15, 202621 and Over Bar Franklin TN: What to ExpectLooking for a 21 and over bar Franklin TN locals actually enjoy? Here’s what to expect from late-night drinks, music, food, and a relaxed crowd.
July 13, 2026Not Your Typical Watering HoleLooking for a not typical watering hole? Find cold drinks, good food, live music, karaoke, and a relaxed local crowd that keeps it real.
July 13, 2026What Makes a Great Live Music Dive Bar?A great live music dive bar brings strong bands, cold drinks, real atmosphere, and a crowd that actually wants to stay awhile after the set.
July 7, 2026Late Night Bar Franklin Locals Count OnLooking for a late night bar Franklin locals actually love? Find cold drinks, bar food, karaoke, live music, sports, and a laid-back crowd.
July 3, 2026Best Live Music Bar Franklin TN Nights OutLooking for a live music bar Franklin TN locals actually love? Here’s what makes a great night out, from the stage to the drinks and crowd.
July 3, 2026Best Dive Bar Franklin TN for Late NightsLooking for the Best Dive Bar Franklin TN has to offer? Find cold beer, late-night food, karaoke, live music, and a true local hangout.
July 3, 2026Karaoke Bar Franklin TN Locals Come Back ToLooking for a karaoke bar Franklin TN locals actually love? Find out what makes a great night out, from song picks to late-night drinks and good company.
July 3, 2026Best Bar With Patio Franklin TN Locals ChooseLooking for a bar with patio Franklin TN locals actually love? Here’s what makes a patio bar worth your time, from drinks to late-night vibes.- June 29, 2026Best Bar Food Franklin TN Locals CraveLooking for bar food Franklin TN locals actually love? Here’s what makes a great neighborhood bar menu worth the stop, late night or game day.
Before you come out
Hours
○ Closed now
- Monday – Thursday
- 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Friday
- 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Saturday – Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Right now
Closed — opens 5:00 PM today
Seven nights a week, every night to 3:00 AM. That much never changes.
House rules
- Twenty-one and over. Every night, no exceptions.
- Non-smoking inside
- smoking allowed on patio.
- Plenty of free parking in the front.
Plenty of parking and except on occasion, there is no cover charge.
Also at The Pond
The rest of the room
- Live musicDuos, trios and bands on a stage that sits in the room. Hosted here since 2005.Read on →
- KaraokeSame stage, same room, and rarely a shortage of people willing to go first.Read on →
- The ceilingTap handles of every shape and brewery, hung in rows across the whole room.Read on →
- The menuBurgers, tenders, poppers, mozzarella sticks and loaded fries. To-go by phone.Read on →
595 Hillsboro Road, until 3:00 AM
595 Hillsboro Road Suite 321, Franklin, TN 37064. Twenty-one and over. Non-smoking inside; smoking is permitted on the patio.