
Maximize the Fun on Your Next Business Trip to Franklin
Read More: Maximize the Fun on Your Next Business Trip to FranklinCool Springs is Franklin’s industrial older sister that has a little something special—a store, a restaurant, or an experience—for everyone. The mall and the movie theater were favorites of mine as a teenager, of course, but Cool Springs has grown in leaps and bounds since then. It’s also become a hub for business travelers, with conventions and conferences happening across…

5 of the Best Picnic Spots in Franklin
Read More: 5 of the Best Picnic Spots in FranklinThough summer in Franklin can be hot, visitors will find all kinds of both shaded and sunny options for a family lunch, an intimate gathering, time with girlfriends, or even a surprise picnic proposal in parks around the county. Green spaces pepper a stunning Tennessee landscape with views over lakes, rolling hills, and expansive farmland. These picnic spots around town…

Your 10,000 Step Guide To Franklin
Read More: Your 10,000 Step Guide To FranklinGetting your steps in couldn’t be easier with sights around every corner in Franklin, Tennessee. Whether you’re shopping around downtown, perusing boutique after boutique at the Factory, enjoying the natural […]

Make the Most of Half a Day in Franklin
Read More: Make the Most of Half a Day in FranklinFranklin is a town worth stopping for whether you have two hours to grab a bite to eat or five hours to explore. You’ll find a little bit of everything in […]

11 Amazing Murals To See in Franklin & Williamson County
Read More: 11 Amazing Murals To See in Franklin & Williamson CountyThe best part of reminiscing about a fun trip is flipping through photos that inspire memories. Bring a unique flair to your selfies, gal pal pics, or family photos with ground-to-roof murals across Williamson County—an ever-growing list of must-see stops. Map out these public art pieces and enjoy a creative trek through history through the lens of locals, from kids…

A Health Enthusiast’s Ultimate Guide To Franklin
Read More: A Health Enthusiast’s Ultimate Guide To FranklinLess than thirty minutes down the interstate from the hustle and bustle of Nashville, visitors will find beautiful expansive green spaces, picturesque vistas, miles of walking trails, and all the small-town charm you could dream of in Franklin. Local health enthusiast and endurance coach Amanda Foland (@amandaf313 on Instagram) fell in love with the area and opened a personal training studio, Fit…

9 Historic African American Sites To Visit In Franklin, Tennessee
Read More: 9 Historic African American Sites To Visit In Franklin, TennesseeVisitors come to Franklin from far and wide to experience landmarks like the Civil War Museum, Carnton, the Lotz House, and Fort Granger. However, Franklin’s rich historical tapestry isn’t complete without the accomplishments, stories, businesses, and significant contributions of our town’s African American citizens, whose history is our history. Both freed and enslaved, these men, women, and children made up…

The Best Rentals To Book In Franklin This Fall
Read More: The Best Rentals To Book In Franklin This FallA weekend away from home is good for the soul, and fall is the best time of year to make it happen. When the air starts to cool and the leaves start to turn, Franklin turns into a wonderland of color to be explored. Along with your autumn adventures around our idyllic small town, plan for a beautiful stay at…

The Most Picturesque Spots for Fall Photos Around Franklin
Read More: The Most Picturesque Spots for Fall Photos Around FranklinWhen it comes to scenic views, Franklin takes home the gold. Its natural beauty is a big reason that visitors flock to the area in the fall; you won’t find […]

5 Great Hikes With Your Dog In Franklin
Read More: 5 Great Hikes With Your Dog In FranklinI have a Jack Russell Terrier mix with more energy than even he knows what to do with. To curb said energy before it is channeled into chaos, my dog […]

The Best Wine Experiences to Uncork in Franklin
Read More: The Best Wine Experiences to Uncork in FranklinI had my first taste of quality wine on a trip to Tuscany a few years ago. Crowded in a family vineyard tasting room among rows of twisted Sangiovese grapes and olive trees, I sipped on generations of Chianti tradition between palate cleansers of aged Pecorino Romano, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar. I had never before experienced anything like that moment;…

The Story of Midnight Sun, Franklin’s Tennessee Walking Horse Grand Champion
Read More: The Story of Midnight Sun, Franklin’s Tennessee Walking Horse Grand ChampionOne of Franklin’s most famous historical icons had four hooves and a swishy black tail. 80 years ago, in the summer heat of 1940, an all-black colt was born who would change the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry. You may know him now as Midnight Sun—but back then, he was little Joe Lewis Wilson. Joe Lewis Wilson was born in the…
