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…
Franklin’s New Historic Home Tour Reveals Harlinsdale Park’s Fascinating History
READ MORE: Franklin’s New Historic Home Tour Reveals Harlinsdale Park’s Fascinating HistoryIf you’ve spent any time in Franklin, you’ve probably taken a stroll through the beautiful fields of the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, admired its white fences and historic barns, and maybe even watched a few horses trot by on one of the park’s equestrian trails. You might also have noticed the Hayes House, an idyllic…
This Powerful, Immersive Exhibit Inside The Factory at Franklin is Definitely Worth Visiting
READ MORE: This Powerful, Immersive Exhibit Inside The Factory at Franklin is Definitely Worth VisitingThe newly renovated Factory at Franklin has more to offer than unique shops, stand-out restaurants, and live entertainment: It’s now home to one of the most moving and meaningful experiences in Middle Tennessee. The Experience Lab by charity: water is a state-of-the-art, multi-sensory exhibit that helps visitors understand what life is like for the 703 million people…
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 rare book fairs to sunflower-filled adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the long, sunny days ahead. Whether you’re a lifelong…
The History of Fairview’s Bowie Nature Park Makes Visits Even More Fun
READ MORE: The History of Fairview’s Bowie Nature Park Makes Visits Even More FunThe Bowie sisters were unique in many ways, not the least of which was that all three were medical doctors. Anna, Byrd, and Evangeline grew up in Nashville; Byrd was […]
Kick Back at These 6 Action-Packed Spots for Fun & Games in Franklin
READ MORE: Kick Back at These 6 Action-Packed Spots for Fun & Games in FranklinHave you ever experienced Tennessee in the summer? Beautiful blooms and lush gardens greet the sunrise and twinkling lightning bugs fill fields as the sun goes down. But everything in between is as hot and humid as a statewide sauna. As a winter weather gal, summers in the South usually find me submerged in any…
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…
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…
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 “hidden gem,” dare I say. Those secrets included a charming Main Street district with local shops and incredible restaurants, picture-perfect master-planned neighborhoods, plenty of wide…
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…
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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