Jay Sheridan

Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor: The Best House Party in Franklin, Tennessee

By Jay Sheridan / March 8, 2023 /

For more than a century, downtown Franklin’s southern fringe was a working-class neighborhood. Beyond the grand homes were the shotgun houses, and just past them were the railroad depot, coal…

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7 Antique & Vintage Shops with the Best Finds in Franklin

By Jay Sheridan / January 18, 2023 / Comments Off on 7 Antique & Vintage Shops with the Best Finds in Franklin

Williamson County’s historical roots run deep, and the tangible reminders of times past have long attracted visitors in search of treasures.  Seventy five years ago, on the site of Franklin’s…

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Making Spirits Bright: Festive Cocktails This Holiday Season in Franklin

By Jay Sheridan / November 22, 2022 / Comments Off on Making Spirits Bright: Festive Cocktails This Holiday Season in Franklin

A wise man once said that the most enduring Christmas traditions are “best enjoyed in the warm embrace of kith and kin,” right there with Uncle Eddie next to the…

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Living History: The Legacy of the Battle of Franklin, Then and Now

By Jay Sheridan / October 11, 2022 / Comments Off on Living History: The Legacy of the Battle of Franklin, Then and Now

The cannons fired in Franklin, Tennessee, on November 30, 1864, can still be felt reverberating today. That afternoon, the Battle of Franklin became seminal to the outcome of the war,…

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Gather Around: Keeping Great Company at This Storied Local Distillery

By Jay Sheridan / September 23, 2022 / Comments Off on Gather Around: Keeping Great Company at This Storied Local Distillery

Heath Clark was brought up around the business of Tennessee Whiskey. Living on a farm near Lynchburg, Tennessee, and with two uncles who were engineers at Jack Daniel’s, he remembers…

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How to Beer Your Way Through Franklin: 7 Best Spots for a Cold One

By Jay Sheridan / August 3, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Beer Your Way Through Franklin: 7 Best Spots for a Cold One

Williamson County has long been known for the high-quality distilled spirits and wines produced here. And while it may not have been a completely legal production in decades past, it’s…

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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2022: Everything You Need to Know

By Jay Sheridan / July 29, 2022 / Comments Off on Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2022: Everything You Need to Know

The 200-acre Park at Harlinsdale Farm is a far cry from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. But if you’re in Franklin, Tennessee on September 24 and 25, you’re likely…

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Our Favorite Hidden Gems to Explore in Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee

By Jay Sheridan / June 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Our Favorite Hidden Gems to Explore in Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee

The secret is out—Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee, are home to landmarks and attractions that bring folks from all over. But while you’re here, don’t forget to get out and…

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Chef Tyler Brown is making Southall as tasty as it is sustainable & luxurious

By Jay Sheridan / May 17, 2022 / Comments Off on Chef Tyler Brown is making Southall as tasty as it is sustainable & luxurious

Standing over a 19th-century millstone and in the shadows of a 21st-century hydroponic greenhouse, Chef Tyler Brown can’t believe the moment is this close. Seven years ago, Brown stepped away…

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World-Class Luxury Farm Resort Southall Awaits Franklin Visitors This Winter

By Jay Sheridan / April 11, 2022 / Comments Off on World-Class Luxury Farm Resort Southall Awaits Franklin Visitors This Winter

Something’s growing just a few miles from downtown Franklin. Many years in the making, a vision is coming to life, where a collection of world-class talent has been carefully sculpting…

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