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Eat, Drink & Make Merry at the Magical Tennessee Renaissance Festival
Read More: Eat, Drink & Make Merry at the Magical Tennessee Renaissance FestivalI 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, I’ve decided it’s going to become an annual tradition! Each year, the Williamson County Parks & Recreation Department transforms a rural field into the 16th century village of Covington Glen, a…
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How Franklin’s Small Stages Are Shaping the Sound of Music Nationwide
Read More: How Franklin’s Small Stages Are Shaping the Sound of Music NationwideYou know Nashville as Music City, but you may not know that the roots of the city’s polished urban sound can often be traced back to the cozy bars and dime-sized stages of Franklin, Tennessee. Franklin is home to world-class session musicians, Grammy Award-winning singers, and chart-topping songwriters, many of whom regularly draw inspiration from the town’s historic charm and…
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How Franklin is Changing the Way Civil War History is Shared in the South
Read More: How Franklin is Changing the Way Civil War History is Shared in the SouthFor decades, thousands of visitors have made the pilgrimage to Franklin to learn more about the city’s Civil War history. On guided tours, they’ve learned of the bloody Battle of Franklin, […]
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Learn How Franklin Saved Its Battlefields and Preserved a Pivotal Moment in American History
Read More: Learn How Franklin Saved Its Battlefields and Preserved a Pivotal Moment in American HistoryOn November 30, 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood waged a frontal assault on Union troops retreating from Spring Hill, resulting in one of the bloodiest battles in American history. […]
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These Franklin Farmers Market Vendors Make the Winter Season Special
Read More: These Franklin Farmers Market Vendors Make the Winter Season SpecialMost Tennessee farmers markets close up shop for the winter season – but it’s one of the best times to visit the year-round Franklin Farmers Market, where you’ll find take-and-bake comfort foods, soups, organic meats, baked goods, and even greenhouse-grown flowers and produce, all sold by farmers and vendors located right here in Tennessee. Currently operating on the grounds of The…
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12 Ways to Make Christmas Magical in Franklin
Read More: 12 Ways to Make Christmas Magical in FranklinI’m not overstating things when I tell you that Christmas in Franklin is absolutely magical. Strolling down Main Street on a frosty December evening is one of my all-time favorite holiday experiences in Tennessee. Downtown Franklin comes alive during the holidays. The street lamps and historic buildings are festooned with lights, wreaths, and garlands. The storefront windows entice shoppers with…
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Check Out These Amazing Overlooks for the Best Leaf Peeping in Franklin
Read More: Check Out These Amazing Overlooks for the Best Leaf Peeping in FranklinTennessee is certainly one of the most beautiful places in the nation to soak up the beauty of the fall season, and Franklin and the communities of Williamson County offer some of the best scenic views in the state! Here are some of our favorite overlooks, where you can see nature’s fiery autumn leaves in all their glory. Peacock Hill…
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Give Thoughtful, Unique Gifts This Season with Our Franklin Holiday Gift Guide
Read More: Give Thoughtful, Unique Gifts This Season with Our Franklin Holiday Gift GuideIt’s never too early to start buying gifts for the holidays—particularly if you want the best selection! Franklin and the surrounding communities of Williamson County have some of the best shopping options in the state, and stores are stocking their shelves now for the season of giving. Here are some of our favorite gift options for everyone on your list.…
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How to Spend a Fabulous Fall Day in Charming Leiper’s Fork
Read More: How to Spend a Fabulous Fall Day in Charming Leiper’s ForkThere’s an excitement here as the air gets crisp, the skies deepen to a dazzling shade of blue, and the hills and ridges burst into fiery color. Autumn in Tennessee truly is a wonder to behold, and we locals treat it as a true celebration of nature’s beauty. I can’t think of a better place to mark the occasion than…
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9 Amazing Franklin Antique Shops Worth the Treasure Hunt
Read More: 9 Amazing Franklin Antique Shops Worth the Treasure HuntIf you love all things antique, vintage, and collectible, you’re in the right place! Franklin and its surrounding communities have a fantastic selection of antique malls and vintage boutiques that […]
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Take a Day Trip to Historic Nolensville for Food, Shopping, and Fun!
Read More: 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 that’s perfect for picnics and family photos, it’s a quick drive from both Franklin and Nashville, yet feels worlds away from the area’s bigger cities and towns. Here are some…
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How to Make Franklin’s Famous History Fun for Kids
Read More: How to Make Franklin’s Famous History Fun for KidsFranklin 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 […]