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Your Complete Guide to Franklin, Tennessee’s Main Street Festival
Read More: Your Complete Guide to Franklin, Tennessee’s Main Street FestivalFranklin’s annual Main Street Festival is one of my favorite childhood memories—walking the street lined with eclectic vendors, snacking on funnel cakes, playing carnival games for hours, and the nostalgic list goes on. Returning for its 39th year this April, the festival has only grown in popularity since its inception, now attracting more than 120,000 visitors annually. If you’ve stumbled upon this…
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The Fascinating Civil War History of Homestead Manor
Read More: The Fascinating Civil War History of Homestead ManorThe American Civil War is at the center of Franklin’s story. In fact, the November 30, 1864, Battle of Franklin broke the back of the Confederate Army of Tennessee, and within six months, the war was over. But the breadth of middle Tennessee’s role in the war goes far beyond that one fateful battle, and the human stories to be found here…
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Five Best Pubs to Kick Back at in Franklin, Tennessee
Read More: Five Best Pubs to Kick Back at in Franklin, TennesseeBring to mind your ideal evening hangout spot. You know the one (no, not your couch). The one kid-you saw your 25-year-old self haunting every day after work. The one you try to find when you’re on vacation so you can live like a local. A space where regulars gather along a varnished bar, tearing apart soft pretzels, chatting with…
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America the Beautiful: Drive These Scenic Routes in Franklin, Tennessee, to Celebrate America’s 250th
Read More: America the Beautiful: Drive These Scenic Routes in Franklin, Tennessee, to Celebrate America’s 250thIt’s been said that there’s no better way to find a place than to get lost in it. Williamson County’s 584 square miles offer some of the most scenic backroads […]
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9 Unexpected Things To Do in Franklin
Read More: 9 Unexpected Things To Do in FranklinFranklin is well known for its role in American history, for its spectacular Main Street, and for the natural beauty everywhere you look. But hidden below the surface are some unexpected experiences waiting to be discovered. 1. Stay the Night at a Recording Studio Whether you’re coming into Franklin on vacation or you’re a local looking for a unique staycation,…
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Perfect Pairings for Making the Most of Fall in Franklin
Read More: Perfect Pairings for Making the Most of Fall in FranklinAround here, we live for fall all year long. Something about the misty, cool mornings, golden hour through amber-tinged leaves, hardwood smoke and the sound of high school marching bands […]
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10 Franklin Bakeries Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Read More: 10 Franklin Bakeries Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Sweet ToothWhen you think of baking in Williamson County, you tend to think biscuits. Many versions have attracted acclaim, but the Loveless Cafe—located in the shadow of the entry to the Natchez Trace Parkway—has been recognized around the world for some of the very best biscuits since 1951. But our bakery bounty runs much deeper, with landmarks old and new that run the…
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10 Local Treasures You’ll Find Only in Franklin (and the Stories Behind Them)
Read More: 10 Local Treasures You’ll Find Only in Franklin (and the Stories Behind Them)Franklin’s identity is rooted in its history, and at the heart of it is the people. Ask anyone in downtown Franklin who you should meet while you’re in town, and they’ll tell you about merchants and restaurateurs who have helped establish Franklin as the national destination it has become. This list is a great place to start. Joel and Carol…
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A Local’s Guide to Franklin’s Best Farm Stands and Field-to-Table Finds
Read More: A Local’s Guide to Franklin’s Best Farm Stands and Field-to-Table FindsDrive the back roads of Williamson County in any direction, and you won’t have to go far to see acres and acres of corn and beans out your window. For two centuries, this has been an agricultural community, and it still is. Most of the year, that means farmers markets can be found across the county—from Franklin to Fairview and out to Nolensville.…
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The History of Fairview’s Bowie Nature Park Makes Visits Even More Fun
Read More: The History of Fairview’s Bowie Nature Park Makes Visits Even More FunThe Bowie sisters were unique in many ways, not the least of which was that all three were medical doctors. Anna, Byrd, and Evangeline grew up in Nashville; Byrd was […]
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Here Are Our Favorite Spots in Franklin for Gorgeous Spring Photos
Read More: Here Are Our Favorite Spots in Franklin for Gorgeous Spring PhotosFew places could challenge Williamson County in the spring in a beauty contest, which means options for incredible outdoor photos abound. From spectacular vistas of rolling green hills dotted with blooms to historic homesteads, working farms to timeless streetscapes, Franklin and the surrounding back roads have plenty to catch the eye. [Image Courtesy of Rebekah Taylor Photography] On any given…
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These Cozy Comfort Foods Will Keep You Toasty This Winter in Franklin
Read More: These Cozy Comfort Foods Will Keep You Toasty This Winter in FranklinThere comes a time after the holidays when the sparkle of the season has dulled and maybe your list of resolutions has come into question. It’s the coldest time of […]
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