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…
All Generations Welcome: Tips for the Perfect Mother-Daughter Girls’ Trip in Franklin, TN
READ MORE: All Generations Welcome: Tips for the Perfect Mother-Daughter Girls’ Trip in Franklin, TNMy family is the definition of multi-generational Franklin. My grandmother, Melba Walton, founded a business on Main Street that remains today. My parents, Jack and Patsy, raised me on a […]
Plan the Perfect Reading Retreat in Franklin, TN with These Cozy Bookstores & Scenic Nooks
READ MORE: Plan the Perfect Reading Retreat in Franklin, TN with These Cozy Bookstores & Scenic NooksHave you ever saved a book for a long flight just to kill time? Travel experts like Southern Living and Expedia Group suggest that in 2026, those books might be the destination itself. “Readaways” […]
7 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Franklin
READ MORE: 7 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in FranklinFranklin is one of the few places where a rainy day doesn’t bother me in the slightest. Ducking in and out of the cozy shops and restaurants lining Main Street as steady rain patters outside feels a lot like appearing in the opening scene of a Hallmark movie – Grab a cute umbrella, a steaming cup of…
The Factory: Celebrating a Century of History & Community in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: The Factory: Celebrating a Century of History & Community in Franklin, TennesseeWhen you first walk into The Factory at Franklin, you can feel the history of the building (and the buzz). For 100 years, this space has been transformed from a stove […]
Experience January, Franklin’s MICHELIN Green Star Restaurant
READ MORE: Experience January, Franklin’s MICHELIN Green Star RestaurantAmong all the hoopla last November when the prestigious MICHELIN Guide handed out stars to 19 restaurants in the American South region, almost overlooked was the fact that a Franklin […]
The 7 Best Romantic Experiences & Getaways in Franklin
READ MORE: The 7 Best Romantic Experiences & Getaways in FranklinOften, the most romantic moments happen in places where the pace slows, the scenery softens, and there’s plenty of room for real connections to be made. You’ll find all that and more in Franklin. Our town and its surrounding communities offer a wide range of romantic experiences, from cozy overnight stays and elegant dinners to…
America the Beautiful: Drive These Scenic Routes in Franklin, Tennessee, to Celebrate America’s 250th
READ MORE: America the Beautiful: Drive These Scenic Routes in Franklin, Tennessee, to Celebrate America’s 250thIt’s been said that there’s no better way to find a place than to get lost in it. Williamson County’s 584 square miles offer some of the most scenic backroads […]
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 […]
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 […]
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…
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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