Lindsay Ferrier
Lindsay Ferrier is a wife, mom, stepmom, freelance travel writer, and author of the blog Suburban Turmoil. She lives just over the Franklin border and loves exploring the area with her kids, her husband, and all by herself! Lindsay loves all things outdoors, local history, and great food. She's excited to share her finds with you.
Take a Day Trip to Historic Nolensville for Food, Shopping, and Fun!
Historic downtown Nolensville has to be one of Middle Tennessee’s best undiscovered day trips. Filled with unique shops you won’t find anywhere else, fantastic restaurants, and a glorious apple orchard…
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How to Make Franklin’s Famous History Fun for Kids
Franklin is famous for its Civil War history – but you might be wondering how to get your children interested in the town’s multifaceted past. Fortunately, we’ve got plenty of…
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8 Cool Activities for a Hot Summer Day in Franklin
Franklin really shines in the summer, when our many acres of forests and fields are lush, green, and glorious. But while summertime offers a perfect opportunity for outdoor activities like…
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A Look at the New Peacock Hill Park, A Nature Lover’s Paradise
There’s no better way to savor Franklin’s beautiful spring weather than with a hike. The area’s lush green foliage, pastoral countryside, and profusion of flowering plants and trees make spring…
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Get Ready for a Royally Good Time at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival
I used to think Renaissance festivals weren’t really my scene—at least until last year, when my teens asked me to take them to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival. Thanks to that experience,…
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See Spring in Full Bloom on Franklin’s 5 Best Wildflower Hikes
Fall is so vibrant and gorgeous in Franklin that it tends to get all the attention — but in this longtime Tennessean’s opinion, spring is just as glorious — particularly…
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The Ultimate Guide to a Superb Spring Break in Franklin, Tennessee
It’s hard to imagine any place more gorgeous than Franklin in the springtime. Flowers bloom everywhere you look and the landscape transforms almost overnight from dull brown to vibrant shades…
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Discover the Fascinating History of Franklin’s Black Citizens on This House Tour
Franklin is famous for its historic home tours, which tell the story of the Civil War’s bloody Battle of Franklin from the perspective of the families who lived through it. But until…
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Learn How Historians Are Ensuring “The Fuller Story” Is Told at Rippa Villa
Just a few minutes from Franklin in picturesque Spring Hill, a Greek Revival-style estate called Rippa Villa sits on 98 acres of pastoral farmland. Built in the mid-1850s by Nat Cheairs, the…
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The Ultimate Franklin Holiday Gift Guide: 14 Unique Ideas to Delight Everyone on Your List
There’s not much that feels better than finding the perfect holiday gift for that special someone in your life – particularly since most of us spend way too much time…
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