Celebrate Patio Season at Some of Franklin’s Best Outdoor Dining Experiences
READ MORE: Celebrate Patio Season at Some of Franklin’s Best Outdoor Dining ExperiencesWhen spring buds begin to peek through the tree branches and we shed our puffy outer layers for light jackets, I immediately feel compelled to go sit out in the sun with a chilled drink. Dining alfresco has many perks — whether you choose to feast on a patio or lay out a picnic blanket…
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.…
The Fascinating Civil War History of Homestead Manor
READ MORE: The Fascinating Civil War History of Homestead ManorThe American Civil War is at the center of Franklin’s story. In fact, the November 30, 1864, Battle of Franklin broke the back of the Confederate Army of Tennessee, and within six months, the war was over. But the breadth of middle Tennessee’s role in the war goes far beyond that one fateful battle, and the human…
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…
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…
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…
Perenn Bakery: A Look at the Must-Visit, All-Day Café in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: Perenn Bakery: A Look at the Must-Visit, All-Day Café in Franklin, TennesseeThe past year has been a whirlwind for Tyler and Aubrey O’Laskey, the married team behind the rapidly growing Perenn group of bakeries and restaurants. With five locations already operating in Nevada, […]
The Ultimate Guide to a Superb Spring Break in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: The Ultimate Guide to a Superb Spring Break in Franklin, TennesseeIt’s hard to imagine any place more gorgeous than Franklin in the springtime. Flowers bloom everywhere you look and the landscape transforms almost overnight from dull brown to vibrant shades of green. Whether you live nearby or you’re bringing the family to Middle Tennessee for Spring Break, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy our glorious…
Five Best Pubs to Kick Back at in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: Five Best Pubs to Kick Back at in Franklin, TennesseeBring to mind your ideal evening hangout spot. You know the one (no, not your couch). The one kid-you saw your 25-year-old self haunting every day after work. The one you try to find when you’re on vacation so you can live like a local. A space where regulars gather along a varnished bar, tearing…
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