
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 from open porches, and strangers chat with you as if they’ve known you forever. Today, this tiny village outside Franklin, Tennessee, is one of the…

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 […]

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…

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…

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 […]

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…

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…

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…

9 Perfect Pairings for a Spectacular Summer Day in Franklin
READ MORE: 9 Perfect Pairings for a Spectacular Summer Day in FranklinIn Franklin, Tennessee, you don’t have to choose between spending summer days out in nature, shopping at local businesses, seeking out live music, or dining at some of the best […]

10 Franklin Experiences You’ll Want to Add to Your Summer Bucket List
READ MORE: 10 Franklin Experiences You’ll Want to Add to Your Summer Bucket ListFrom the solar eclipse to the Northern Lights—plus the kind of perfect weather that makes everything bloom just right—it’s been a spring for the record books in Franklin, Tennessee. The […]

8 Great Ways to Make the Most of Franklin’s World-Class Music Scene
READ MORE: 8 Great Ways to Make the Most of Franklin’s World-Class Music SceneIf you’re looking for live music in Tennessee, you might first think of Memphis or Nashville and their acclaimed venues of soul, country, jazz, rock, and beyond that have brought […]

How to Have Your Best Day Ever at The New and Improved Factory at Franklin
READ MORE: How to Have Your Best Day Ever at The New and Improved Factory at FranklinOver the course of 95 years, The Factory at Franklin has seen its town through thick and thin. Originally constructed as the Dortch Stove Works in 1929, it survived the Great Depression […]