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.
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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4 Reasons You’ve Got to Come See Our New & Improved Visitor Center!
There’s no better way to kick off a trip to historic Franklin than with a pit stop at our Visitor Center—not only is it in the cutest little location off…
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Treat Yourself to Luxury with a Decadent Day at These Franklin Spas
If you’ve tackled your spring cleaning, filed your taxes, and are preparing for summer break, chances are you could use a “treat yourself” day filled with some rest & relaxation.…
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This Franklin Food Guide will Satisfy Every Kind of Eater
Franklin is a city rooted in history – but one of the best parts of its dining scene is the convergence of new and old. Throughout the area, you’ll find…
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You’ll Totally Fall in Love with the Romantic Story of Walton’s Jewelry
Melba Walton was always an entrepreneur. It began as a side hustle, where she sold reclaimed furniture at flea markets in the 1960s and 70s. When the furniture became too…
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Make Your Way Downtown to Try These 6 Franklin Cocktail Spots
The half-mile stretch that is downtown Franklin’s bustling Main Street is packed with every good thing imaginable: adorable shops, impressive restaurants that span fine dining and comfort food, friendly visitors,…
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How to Plan a Fabulous Girls’ Getaway to Franklin that Your Friends Won’t Forget!
There’s nothing like a girls trip to fuel your soul: slow mornings sipping hot coffee, linked-arm laughing down a charming side street, a touch of retail therapy, and, of course,…
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5 Holiday-Themed Date Night Ideas to Make Your Season Bright
With the amount of times I’ve compared Franklin to a Hallmark movie, it should be a no-brainer that it’s a town riddled with romance. A stroll down Main Street or a fancy…
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7 Delicious Ways to Have the Sweetest Holiday in Franklin
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…
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All the Holiday Must-Do’s for Franklin First-Timers
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The holidays in downtown Franklin are a Hallmark movie brought to life. There are bundled-up shoppers finding the perfect gifts up…
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