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.
Why The Franklin Theatre is the “Center of the Universe”
Featured Image: The Franklin Theatre in 1949. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Historical Society. Located on Main Street in the heart of the downtown shopping district, the iconic Franklin Theatre undoubtedly…
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The Best Places to Shop Local in Franklin for the Holidays
Holiday gift shopping can be stressful…unless you’re doing it in downtown Franklin! Come December, historic Main Street can easily be the scene of a Christmas Hallmark movie, with holiday music…
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7 Scrumptious Spots for Southern Soul Food in Franklin, Tennessee
No visit to Franklin is complete without a classic Southern meal. Whether you’re hankering for BBQ, hot chicken, buttery biscuits, or decadent cakes, pies, and pastries, you’ll find some of…
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Fall in Franklin: Your Family Fun Guide to Tennessee’s Best Autumn Town
It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful place to visit in autumn than Franklin, Tennessee. The air turns crisp, the skies deepen to a dazzling shade of blue, and the…
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Setting the Stage: An Inside Look at Studio Tenn in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin is famous for its small-town charm, but did you know it also boasts a professional theater company with big-city credentials? Studio Tenn produces several Broadway-quality musicals, plays, and concerts in Franklin…
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Butter Your Biscuit at the Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Franklin
Whether you’re craving a savory Southern breakfast with all the fixings, a decadent cocktail-fueled brunch, or a healthy morning meal on the go, Franklin has plenty of breakfast and brunch…
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Hungry? 10 Best Hidden Gem Eateries in Franklin and Williamson County
Franklin has plenty of popular restaurant options, but we really love discovering the area’s hidden gems – the new, lesser-known, or out-of-the-way places with fresh takes on culinary favorites. Here…
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Your Best Summer Break Ever: Top Kid-Friendly Activities in Franklin, Tennessee
Pick a basket full of blackberries at Boyd Mill Farm My kids are teenagers now, and they still beg to go berry picking every single summer. It’s definitely a sweet…
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The Story of Franklin, Tennessee’s March to Freedom Statue
For many decades, Franklin’s history was interpreted almost entirely through the lens of the wealthy white people who once lived here. Visitors to the town were regaled with cinematic Civil…
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These 8 Franklin Stories Should Be Books & Movies
Spend even a few hours in Franklin, and it quickly becomes clear this town has plenty of stories to tell. But while some of its tales have spawned bestselling novels…
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