Food & Drink

Franklin’s Retro Holiday Guide: 5 Ways to Find Vintage Fun at Any Age

The 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 […]
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Celebrating Christmas in Franklin, Tennessee: A Guide to Local Holiday Traditions

As 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 […]
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12 Amazing Things to Do in Charming Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee

Small-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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9 Unexpected Things To Do in Franklin

Franklin is well known for its role in American history, for its spectacular Main Street, and for the natural beauty everywhere you look. But hidden below the surface are some unexpected experiences waiting to be discovered. 1. Stay the Night at a Recording Studio Whether you’re coming into Franklin on vacation or you’re a local…
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Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee: The Revival of a Small-Town Gem

Nestled 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 […]
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Perfect Pairings for Making the Most of Fall in Franklin

Around 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 […]
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Now You Can Enjoy Southall’s Luxury Without an Overnight Stay

Southall Farm & Inn has drawn visitors in droves since doors opened in late 2022, thanks to its breathtaking scenery of rolling hills and lush gardens, luxury accommodations, and noteworthy amenities—among them, a world-class spa, intimate farm-to-table dining, and a bevy of on-site experiences (falconry, anyone?). In years past, most experiences have been limited to resort…
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Top 7 Attractions to See in Franklin, Tennessee

Blessed are the curious, for they will have adventures. The old quote rings true for anyone exploring a new community, but there are so many things to do in Franklin and Williamson County that it’s a (fun) challenge to figure out where best to start. Fortunately, we’ve done the work for you! The results are…
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10 Franklin Bakeries Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

When you think of baking in Williamson County, you tend to think biscuits. Many versions have attracted acclaim, but the Loveless Cafe—located in the shadow of the entry to the Natchez Trace Parkway—has been recognized around the world for some of the very best biscuits since 1951. But our bakery bounty runs much deeper, with landmarks old…
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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…
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Taco ’Bout Tasty: 10 of Our Favorite Franklin Taco Joints

Years ago, we rounded up an impressive collection of Franklin’s best tacos, both traditional (beef and chicken) and a little out there (Nashville hot chicken, Korean cauliflower). We’re thrilled to […]
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A Local’s Guide to Franklin’s Best Farm Stands and Field-to-Table Finds

Drive the back roads of Williamson County in any direction, and you won’t have to go far to see acres and acres of corn and beans out your window. For two centuries, this has been an agricultural community, and it still is. Most of the year, that means farmers markets can be found across the…
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