Kellie Walton

Kellie Walton is a freelance food and travel writer with deep roots in Williamson County. When she’s not embarking on a new adventure or writing about her favorite places, you can find her binging 90s sitcoms or bouncing between cocktail bars and coffee shops.

Kick Back at These 6 Action-Packed Spots for Fun & Games in Franklin

Have you ever experienced Tennessee in the summer? Beautiful blooms and lush gardens greet the sunrise and twinkling lightning bugs fill fields as the sun goes down. But everything in […]
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Toast the Town with Franklin’s New Sips & Spirits Pass

Across Williamson County, there’s much to shop, savor, and, of course, sip. Around town, you’ll find everything from hybrid-model coffee shops and cocktail bars to speakeasies, breweries, distilleries, vineyards, and local haunts beloved both by folks who call our county home and friends paying a visit. It would be nearly impossible not to find your drink of choice here, and…
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These 3 Gorgeous Lodging Options Will Make Your Franklin Trip Memorable

If you’re thinking about just day-tripping to Franklin, think again. After wandering around Main Street shopping the day away, strolling in and out of coffee shops and bakeries, and eating […]
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5 Fun Franklin Activities That Make Spring Special

When the birds start chirping and the flowers bloom in Franklin, Tennessee, there’s a palpable energy shift county-wide. Our small-town suburban setting could’ve been the inspiration for those idyllic springtime […]
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7 Locally Owned Cool Springs Shops You’ll Definitely Want to Check Out

Long before Franklin was the buzzy Hallmark town with droves of visitors and transplants multiplying by the day, it was a quaint metropolitan suburb whose secrets were fiercely protected. A […]
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7 Sweet Ways to Make Your Christmas in Franklin Utterly Delicious

We all know it’s a marshmallow world in the winter, which means we have every excuse to treat ourselves all season long. Despite our historical lack of snow during the holiday season, Williamson County still transforms into a winter wonderland, with millions of twinkling lights, festive decor, festivals and events, and, of course, seasonal menus that pack all the best…
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Experience a World of Flavor at Franklin’s Best International Restaurants

Whether you’re visiting the area or you’re a lifelong resident, you likely correlate Williamson County’s food with good ‘ole Southern cooking. And while we have some of the best meat […]
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5 of Franklin’s Best Cozy Cocktails to Drink in the Fall Season

There are a multitude of reasons I’ve personally dubbed fall the best time of the year—the mild weather featuring sunny days and crisp nights, the colorful changing trees, football games and bonfires…the list goes on. But, one of the highlights of the season is rooted in a sense that goes beyond feeling the breeze and gazing at golden-hued trees: autumn’s…
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Meet the Visionary Brothers Behind Nolensville’s Hot New Southern Restaurant

Brothers Taylor and Rankin Clinton grew up in Franklin, Tennessee. While their early career paths differed – Taylor working in the restaurant industry and Rankin going the business route – the duo would soon enough combine their areas of expertise with the opening of their own restaurant. Wabash Southern Kitchen is in the heart of Nolensville’s charming downtown district. Occupying…
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Celebrate Puckett’s 20-Year Anniversary with a Look Back at Its Remarkable Past

If there’s one word to describe Franklin, it’s “historic.” And while many of our buildings and landmarks have been well-preserved mainstays for decades, we’re proud to recognize our local businesses […]
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You’ll Love This Child’s Adorable Review of Franklin’s Best Features

Franklin is like a giant playground for kids. From adventure-filled fun to delicious desserts and outdoor activities, there’s no shortage of things to do around town and two local experts […]
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5 Reasons You Need to Check Out Franklin’s Amazing New History & Culture Center

They don’t call it “historic Franklin” for nothing—the city and its surrounding suburbs have a long timeline of historic significance that includes everything from infamous residents to an important Civil […]
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