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Here are 5 Reasons Why Franklin, Tennessee is World-Famous
From the outside, Franklin, Tennessee holds obvious charm. Downtown Main Street is one of the most picturesque streets in the country, for instance — a stretch of local businesses, eateries, and boutiques that dress up for every season and welcome visitors with warm Southern hospitality. But Main Street isn’t the only reason that Franklin has become one…
Discover the Fascinating History of Franklin’s Black Citizens on This House Tour
Franklin is famous for its historic home tours, which tell the story of the Civil War’s bloody Battle of Franklin from the perspective of the families who lived through it. But until recently, visitors at Carnton and Carter House only heard stories of Franklin’s white citizens. Now, thanks to a community effort that’s been named “The Fuller Story,” the complex and tumultuous history…
The Ultimate Guide to a Superb Spring Break in Franklin, Tennessee
It’s hard to imagine any place more gorgeous than Franklin in the springtime. Flowers bloom everywhere you look and the landscape transforms almost overnight from dull brown to vibrant shades of green. Whether you live nearby or you’re bringing the family to Middle Tennessee for Spring Break, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy our glorious…
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How to ‘bourbon’ your way through Franklin
Franklin gets a lot of credit for her many charms. Great shopping, eating, and, of course, music is plentiful here. However, for us whiskey buffs, one feature we don’t feel is focused on enough is what a great whiskey town we are. Living in a great whiskey town gives me plenty of great content for…
The Story of Franklin, Tennessee’s March to Freedom Statue
For many decades, Franklin’s history was interpreted almost entirely through the lens of the wealthy white people who once lived here. Visitors to the town were regaled with cinematic Civil War-era stories of brave Confederate soldiers, beautiful socialite spies, and wealthy plantation families who hid in their cellars during the bloody Battle of Franklin, then…
VINTAGE TROLLEY HOP-ON, HOP-OFF TOUR DEBUTS IN FRANKLIN
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – A new vintage trolley hop-on, hop-off tour that will allow guests to experience Franklin and Leiper’s Fork at their own pace, without a car, has launched from Gray Line Tennessee. The Franklin Hop will take guests on an entertaining 90-minute loop, with expert guides pointing out over 50 points of interest and…
4 Stunning Spots to see Franklin in Full Bloom
“It’s just so green here!” I hear this so often from visitors to Franklin that it makes me realize how much I take for granted the scenery here. Being a native of Middle Tennessee and seeing these beautiful rolling hills all my life makes sense, likely it’s why I’m so captivated by mountain views out…
All Aboard the Franklin Hop! How to Experience This Unique Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Franklin’s history can be found woven throughout every storefront, farmland, mansion, and side street in town, and even though I’ve called the city home for nearly 30 years, I still find myself constantly learning something new. Whether you’ve lived in the area your whole life or are planning a visit, the brand-new Franklin Hop experience is the…
Franklin’s 7 Most Photographed Spots
We continue to look forward to the day when we can all travel again and visit our favorite places, but in the meantime, we love looking through the lens of our visitors at their favorite places around Franklin. Thousands of you have shared pictures on social media from your adventures around Franklin and we’ve rounded…