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Theatre Design / AV Technology

Factory at Franklin - Turner Theater

The Factory at Franklin is an adaptive reuse of a depression-era stove manufacturing factory. This registered landmark provides destination retail shopping, dining, conferencing, events and entertainment in the converted factory complex.

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Factory at Franklin – Turner Theater

Turner Theater reconfigured for a cabaret performance setup, showcasing flexible seating options and integrated theatrical lighting systems.

13,000

Square Feet

Interior of Turner Theater at The Factory at Franklin, featuring a fixed upper seating area and retractable main-level seats in a modern proscenium-style configuration.

320

Seats

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Entrance

Description

Exterior view of Turner Theater marquee visually linking the performance venue to the food court and shopping spaces.

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Marquee

Description

Turner Theater marquee serving as the architectural focal point between the theater and The Factory’s retail and dining environment.

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Riser Seating View

Description

Studio Tenn’s CABARET launched the inaugural season at The Factory at Franklin with a flexible seating riser system configured for dinner-theater-style seating.

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Overlooking Dining

Description

Staged with a partial flat-floor setup to support an engaging dinner-theatre format.

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Stage Manager's View

Description

From the Stage Manager’s position in the control room, this view highlights direct visibility to the stage and integrated AV systems designed for live event coordination.

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Performer's Perspective

Description

Staged in an intimate dinner-theatre setting with flexible seating and clear sightlines.

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Flexible Seating

Description

Risers and flat-floor tables arranged for immersive performance viewing.

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Seating Details

Description

Close-up of riser seating showing custom finishes and chair spacing.

Project Details

Location

Franklin, Tennessee

Discipline

Theatre/Performance Environments / AV Technology

Size

13,000 SF / 320 Seats (Proscenium Theatre) / 225 Seats (Cabaret or Banquet Hall)

Owner

Holladay Properties

Partners

Centric Architecture (Architect) / Arpeggio (Acoustics)

Photo Credit

© Centric Architecture

Services

Feasibility Study / Pre-Architectural Facility Planning / Facility Programming / Theatre Design / Theatrical Lighting System / Theatrical Rigging System / Machinery Design / Audio and Video Systems