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An immersive three-hour murder mystery dinner in historic Franklin where the suspects could be sitting at your table. Expect improv-driven clues, a four-course meal, and plenty of audience participation.
An immersive three-hour murder mystery dinner in historic Franklin where the suspects could be sitting at your table. Expect improv-driven clues, a four-course meal, and plenty of audience participation.
You enter a banquet room where conversation is the first clue: laughter punctuates the air and forks pause mid-air as actors and guests trade glances. The lights dim, a detective steps forward, and the room stops being a room — it becomes a scene where anyone might be the suspect.
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Operated by The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show · Franklin, Tennessee
You enter a banquet room where conversation is the first clue: laughter punctuates the air and forks pause mid-air as actors and guests trade glances. The lights dim, a detective steps forward, and the room stops being a room — it becomes a scene where anyone might be the suspect.
Set in Franklin, just south of Nashville, this three-hour interactive dinner-theater blends improv comedy with a plated four-course meal. The Dinner Detective has been touring the U.S. since 2004 and stages modern-day mysteries that unfold in real time with non-costumed actors blended into the audience. Franklin’s preserved 19th-century streets and Civil War history give the evening an undercurrent of Southern theatergoing tradition: historic hotels and brick-lined downtown blocks often host the show, keeping the performance close to local hospitality and food culture.
The venue itself is straightforward: banquet seating, accessible surfaces, and a mix of plated service and improvisational theater. Expect dynamic pacing — sharp interrogations, staged reveals, and audience participation that can push you from observer to prime suspect. The food is a full four-course menu with vegetarian options available when requested.
Practical guidance: arrive 20–30 minutes early for check-in and seating, bring photo ID for age verification (minimum 15), and wear business casual or dressy casual attire. If you prefer low profile, sit near the back; if you want in on the action, request a table toward the center. Accessibility is listed as wheelchair-friendly; contact the box office with specific needs. The show sells out frequently, so book in advance and note that all sales are final.
easy.
3 hours.
No special fitness required; suitable for most adults and teens aged 15+
The performance runs about three hours and includes a four-course plated dinner.
Minimum age is 15; the content and pace are geared toward teens and adults.
Yes, a vegetarian option is available—advise the operator at booking to accommodate allergies.
All sales are final; no refunds are available, so confirm schedules before booking.
Franklin is a town marked by 19th-century architecture and Civil War history, including the 1864 Battle of Franklin; many performance venues occupy restored historic buildings.
Support the venue by minimizing waste—use provided recycling, decline single-use plastics when possible, and choose local dining options to reduce travel impact.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You enter a banquet room where conversation is the first clue: laughter punctuates the air and forks pause mid-air as actors and guests trade glances. The lights dim, a detective steps forward, and the room stops being a room — it becomes a scene where anyone might be the suspect.
You enter a banquet room where conversation is the first clue: laughter punctuates the air and forks pause mid-air as actors and guests trade glances. The lights dim, a detective steps forward, and the room stops being a room — it becomes a scene where anyone might be the suspect.
Set in Franklin, just south of Nashville, this three-hour interactive dinner-theater blends improv comedy with a plated four-course meal. The Dinner Detective has been touring the U.S. since 2004 and stages modern-day mysteries that unfold in real time with non-costumed actors blended into the audience. Franklin’s preserved 19th-century streets and Civil War history give the evening an undercurrent of Southern theatergoing tradition: historic hotels and brick-lined downtown blocks often host the show, keeping the performance close to local hospitality and food culture.
The venue itself is straightforward: banquet seating, accessible surfaces, and a mix of plated service and improvisational theater. Expect dynamic pacing — sharp interrogations, staged reveals, and audience participation that can push you from observer to prime suspect. The food is a full four-course menu with vegetarian options available when requested.
Practical guidance: arrive 20–30 minutes early for check-in and seating, bring photo ID for age verification (minimum 15), and wear business casual or dressy casual attire. If you prefer low profile, sit near the back; if you want in on the action, request a table toward the center. Accessibility is listed as wheelchair-friendly; contact the box office with specific needs. The show sells out frequently, so book in advance and note that all sales are final.