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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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Here Are Our Favorite Spots in Franklin for Gorgeous Spring Photos
READ MORE: Here Are Our Favorite Spots in Franklin for Gorgeous Spring PhotosFew places could challenge Williamson County in the spring in a beauty contest, which means options for incredible outdoor photos abound. From spectacular vistas of rolling green hills dotted with blooms to historic homesteads, working farms to timeless streetscapes, Franklin and the surrounding back roads have plenty to catch the eye. [Image Courtesy of Rebekah…
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7 Locally Owned Cool Springs Shops You’ll Definitely Want to Check Out
READ MORE: 7 Locally Owned Cool Springs Shops You’ll Definitely Want to Check OutLong before Franklin was the buzzy Hallmark town with droves of visitors and transplants multiplying by the day, it was a quaint metropolitan suburb whose secrets were fiercely protected. A […]
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These Franklin Farmers Market Vendors Make the Winter Season Special
READ MORE: These Franklin Farmers Market Vendors Make the Winter Season SpecialMost Tennessee farmers markets close up shop for the winter season – but it’s one of the best times to visit the year-round Franklin Farmers Market, where you’ll find take-and-bake comfort foods, soups, organic meats, baked goods, and even greenhouse-grown flowers and produce, all sold by farmers and vendors located right here in Tennessee. Currently…
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These Cozy Comfort Foods Will Keep You Toasty This Winter in Franklin
READ MORE: These Cozy Comfort Foods Will Keep You Toasty This Winter in FranklinThere comes a time after the holidays when the sparkle of the season has dulled and maybe your list of resolutions has come into question. It’s the coldest time of […]
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This Fascinating Walking Tour Will Change How You See The Factory at Franklin
READ MORE: This Fascinating Walking Tour Will Change How You See The Factory at FranklinWhen the Allen Manufacturing Company chose Franklin, Tennessee, as the location of its cutting-edge new stove factory in the late 1920s, it represented a boon for a tiny farming town […]
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10 Ways to Fall in Love with Fall in Williamson County
READ MORE: 10 Ways to Fall in Love with Fall in Williamson CountyThere’s nothing quite like autumn in Middle Tennessee. Known for its abundance of foliage and Southern charm, Williamson County in particular provides an enchanting backdrop to witness autumn’s anticipated arrival. The air is crisped to perfection, the leaves painted in their amber hues, and the small towns decorated to harvest-themed excellence. Finding the perfect fall…
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The 7 Best Fall Weekend Activities You’ll Find in Franklin
READ MORE: The 7 Best Fall Weekend Activities You’ll Find in FranklinIt may only be September, but the signs of fall are in the air. Cool evenings, football and combines on the corn fields portend the arrival of the best season of the year in Franklin, Tennessee. Autumn here is packed with events and traditions to complement the brilliant landscape, from music to festivals, food and…
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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…
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Start Your Day Off Right with the 7 Best Biscuits in Franklin
READ MORE: Start Your Day Off Right with the 7 Best Biscuits in FranklinOne could argue that our local cultural identity could be defined by the meat-and-three, or even hot chicken. But there’s no question that a hot biscuit was at the core of our foodway’s most important meal of the day, long before the venerated diners and delightful spice techniques emerged. Fortunately, all have persisted, and it’s…
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You’ll Love This Child’s Adorable Review of Franklin’s Best Features
READ MORE: You’ll Love This Child’s Adorable Review of Franklin’s Best FeaturesFranklin is like a giant playground for kids. From adventure-filled fun to delicious desserts and outdoor activities, there’s no shortage of things to do around town and two local experts […]
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