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 […]
Your Complete Guide to Franklin, Tennessee’s Main Street Festival
READ MORE: Your Complete Guide to Franklin, Tennessee’s Main Street FestivalFranklin’s annual Main Street Festival is one of my favorite childhood memories—walking the street lined with eclectic vendors, snacking on funnel cakes, playing carnival games for hours, and the nostalgic list goes on. Returning for its 39th year this April, the festival has only grown in popularity since its inception, now attracting more than 120,000 visitors annually.…
7 Reasons Your Next Franklin Visit Must Include Thompson’s Station
READ MORE: 7 Reasons Your Next Franklin Visit Must Include Thompson’s StationJust a quick drive from Franklin, you’ll find Thompson’s Station, a small town steeped in history and surrounded by Williamson County’s gorgeous pastoral countryside. Settled in the 1780s, the town was the site of the Civil War’s dramatic Battle of Thompson’s Station. Later, farmers drove their cattle, sheep, and pigs to the town’s bustling train depot…
12 Can’t Miss Breakfast Spots in Franklin
READ MORE: 12 Can’t Miss Breakfast Spots in FranklinA great day in Franklin begins with a delicious breakfast — and whether you’re looking for traditional southern favorites like biscuits with ham and gravy or lighter, more modern fare, this town’s got it all. Here are a few of our favorite spots in and around Franklin to grab breakfast or brunch. Biscuit Love Consider Biscuit…
Guide to Franklin, TN with Kids: Outdoor Fun, History & Sweet Treats
READ MORE: Guide to Franklin, TN with Kids: Outdoor Fun, History & Sweet TreatsOne of the most important things I’ve learned while traveling with kids is that their most treasured vacation memories are often completely unexpected. They’ll forget everything about the famous museum we visit but rhapsodize months later about the fresh-baked cookies in the cafe we stopped at afterward. They’ll pose with bored and irritated faces at…
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 […]
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 […]
7 Holiday Must-Do’s for Franklin First-Timers
READ MORE: 7 Holiday Must-Do’s for Franklin First-TimersI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The holidays in downtown Franklin are a Hallmark movie brought to life. There are bundled-up shoppers finding the perfect gifts up and down Main Street, immersive seasonal events nearly every weekend, and, of course, decorations galore. It’s no surprise that Franklin has grown into a top…
Franklin’s Retro Holiday Guide: 5 Ways to Find Vintage Fun at Any Age
READ MORE: Franklin’s Retro Holiday Guide: 5 Ways to Find Vintage Fun at Any AgeThe holidays can be overwhelming. Between shopping lists, travel plans, and endless ads, the season sometimes feels more like overconsumption than celebration. I often find myself reminiscing about how simple […]
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 […]
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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