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Celebrating Christmas in Franklin, Tennessee: A Guide to Local Holiday Traditions
READ MORE: Celebrating Christmas in Franklin, Tennessee: A Guide to Local Holiday TraditionsAs someone who’s spent 31 holiday seasons here, I can attest that Franklin transforms into a living Hallmark movie when the calendar strikes November. Main Street becomes a Christmas village […]
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Festive Franklin Finds: Where to Find the Best Local Holiday Gifts
READ MORE: Festive Franklin Finds: Where to Find the Best Local Holiday GiftsThe holidays are right around the corner! And while there’s much to celebrate, it’s easy to let the stress of one thing get in the way of being merry and […]
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12 Amazing Things to Do in Charming Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee
READ MORE: 12 Amazing Things to Do in Charming Leiper’s Fork, TennesseeSmall-town America may seem like a dream of years past. There’s no way that you could stumble across an idyllic, charming town with a slower pace of life, always-friendly locals, peaceful evenings around a firepit, and impromptu musical numbers by world-class musicians…right? I tell nay-sayers to take a little trip over to Leiper’s Fork. I first…
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9 Unexpected Things To Do in Franklin
READ MORE: 9 Unexpected Things To Do in FranklinFranklin is well known for its role in American history, for its spectacular Main Street, and for the natural beauty everywhere you look. But hidden below the surface are some unexpected experiences waiting to be discovered. 1. Stay the Night at a Recording Studio Whether you’re coming into Franklin on vacation or you’re a local…
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Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee: The Revival of a Small-Town Gem
READ MORE: Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee: The Revival of a Small-Town GemNestled along the winding Natchez Trace Parkway, Leiper’s Fork feels like a place lost in time—but in the best way possible. Victorian cottage-style storefronts lean into each other, guitars hum […]
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Perfect Pairings for Making the Most of Fall in Franklin
READ MORE: Perfect Pairings for Making the Most of Fall in FranklinAround here, we live for fall all year long. Something about the misty, cool mornings, golden hour through amber-tinged leaves, hardwood smoke and the sound of high school marching bands […]
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10 Local Treasures You’ll Find Only in Franklin (and the Stories Behind Them)
READ MORE: 10 Local Treasures You’ll Find Only in Franklin (and the Stories Behind Them)Franklin’s identity is rooted in its history, and at the heart of it is the people. Ask anyone in downtown Franklin who you should meet while you’re in town, and they’ll tell you about merchants and restaurateurs who have helped establish Franklin as the national destination it has become. This list is a great place…
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How to Make the Most of a Day Trip to Leiper’s Fork
READ MORE: How to Make the Most of a Day Trip to Leiper’s ForkOne of Nashville’s best-kept secrets has always been the charming little town of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, although at this point it might not be much of a secret. Now that the weather is warming up, I decided to drive down again and map out the perfect summer’s day here, and let me tell you, I was…
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The Top 9 Franklin Events That Will Make Your Summer Spectacular
READ MORE: The Top 9 Franklin Events That Will Make Your Summer SpectacularSummer is heating up in Franklin, and the season is full of unforgettable events the whole family can enjoy. From toe-tapping bluegrass festivals to dazzling Fourth of July celebrations to […]
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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…
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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…
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Check Out These Romantic Franklin Date Ideas for Every Kind of Couple
READ MORE: Check Out These Romantic Franklin Date Ideas for Every Kind of CoupleLooking for a unique date night filled with local gems? How about a romantic staycation complete with hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, or local wineries with a view? Or, if you’re just looking for a getaway to relax with your date, how does soaking up some art at a gallery or soaking in an…
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