The The Franklin Card Show brings an early-morning card hunt to Franklin, Tennessee, with confirmed sports cards and Pokémon at the center of the event. Free entry and free parking make this a low-commitment stop for collectors who want to browse, talk cards, or bring a few possible trades without purchasing a ticket first.
The setting helps distinguish The Franklin Card Show from a typical hotel or convention-hall event. It takes place inside the 111 Motorcars showroom, an automotive venue built around enthusiast culture and collector vehicles. That pairing gives the morning a distinctive Franklin feel: trading-card collectors gathering in a space that already celebrates another form of collecting.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
Although the schedule is a compact morning rather than an all-day convention, arriving with a plan can help you make the most of the available browsing time. The flyer specifically promotes sports cards and Pokémon, giving both traditional card collectors and TCG fans a clear reason to visit. Braided Cards also highlighted plenty of football cards in its post about attending, which may be especially timely for collectors following the fall football season.
The exact vendor lineup and table count are not publicly listed, so it is best to approach the show as a focused local gathering rather than assume the scale of a large expo. Depending on what individual sellers bring, common show-floor formats may include display cases, binders, graded slabs, raw singles, and bargain boxes, but specific inventory is never guaranteed. If you are pursuing a particular player, team, set, or Pokémon, keep a short want list on your phone so you can quickly compare the options you find.
Collectors bringing cards to trade can save time by organizing them before arrival. Separate higher-value cards from lower-cost singles, know which pieces are available, and have a realistic idea of condition and recent value. That preparation makes it easier to start a useful conversation while leaving enough time to walk the room. Payment methods have not been publicly announced, so having more than one practical way to pay can also help if you decide to buy.
More Than Just a Card Show
The showroom location creates a natural crossover between card collecting and car culture. 111 Motorcars describes its Franklin facility as an automotive destination with event space, so attendees can expect a setting different from a school gym or standard meeting room. The cars are part of the venue atmosphere, while the card show remains the reason for the gathering.
Free parking removes another common planning concern, but first-time visitors should still use the venue's current address when mapping the trip. Some older online listings connect this recurring show with Moore Elementary School. The current organizer flyer instead directs attendees to 111 Motorcars on Alpha Drive, and that is the location to use for this occurrence.
No separate VIP period, trade night, autograph guest, grading appearance, giveaway, or food program is currently advertised. That keeps the focus on the core local-show experience: browsing cards in person, meeting other collectors, comparing condition, and having direct conversations about purchases or trades. For last-minute announcements, check the linked "Official Source" post before leaving home.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
New collectors can use the morning to see how raw and graded cards look in person, ask respectful questions, and learn how sellers organize their inventory. Parents introducing a child to the hobby can set a budget in advance and turn the visit into a manageable first card-show experience, especially because there is no admission charge.
Casual collectors may enjoy digging for an affordable favorite player or character without needing a major purchase goal. More experienced hobbyists can inspect centering, corners, surfaces, and edges under real-world lighting, then compare multiple copies before making a decision. Those physical checks are among the biggest advantages of shopping at a local show instead of relying entirely on photographs.
The short schedule also rewards an early start. Arriving toward the beginning gives you more time to make a first pass, note anything worth revisiting, and return to a table before the event closes. If you are trading, keep cards protected and easy to present. If you are buying, decide beforehand whether your priority is one significant card, several smaller additions, or simply seeing what the Franklin collecting community brings out.
Final Thoughts
The The Franklin Card Show is shaping up to be a great morning for collectors in Franklin and the surrounding area. Its combination of sports cards, Pokémon, free entry, free parking, and an automotive showroom setting makes it an approachable local stop. If you attend, let the organizer or other attendees know you found the show on Card Show Dex, and stay tuned for more upcoming events across Tennessee.
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