
Farm Fresh in Franklin: Where to Find the Best Seasonal & Local Eats This Fall
READ MORE: Farm Fresh in Franklin: Where to Find the Best Seasonal & Local Eats This FallSpindly snowcapped branches in winter, brilliant redbud blooms in spring, vibrant green foliage in summer—Middle Tennessee is a sight to behold year-round. But nothing quite compares to the views from your window as you wind along Franklin’s country roads in the fall. Changing leaves float down from rolling hillsides toward sprawling pastures, home to horses,…

Gather Around: Keeping Great Company at This Storied Local Distillery
READ MORE: Gather Around: Keeping Great Company at This Storied Local DistilleryHeath Clark was brought up around the business of Tennessee Whiskey. Living on a farm near Lynchburg, Tennessee, and with two uncles who were engineers at Jack Daniel’s, he remembers being enamored with the process of distilling even at an early age. Clark became an attorney instead, but the lure of fermenting mash never left…

Butter Your Biscuit at the Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Franklin
READ MORE: Butter Your Biscuit at the Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in FranklinWhether you’re craving a savory Southern breakfast with all the fixings, a decadent cocktail-fueled brunch, or a healthy morning meal on the go, Franklin has plenty of breakfast and brunch […]

How to Beer Your Way Through Franklin: 7 Best Spots for a Cold One
READ MORE: How to Beer Your Way Through Franklin: 7 Best Spots for a Cold OneWilliamson County has long been known for the high-quality distilled spirits and wines produced here. And while it may not have been a completely legal production in decades past, it’s […]

Beat the Dog Days of Summer: Best Pet-Friendly Patios in Franklin
READ MORE: Beat the Dog Days of Summer: Best Pet-Friendly Patios in FranklinLike most people, my first word started with “d.” But to my dad’s dismay, he wasn’t the one I was excitedly babbling about. It was aimed at my mom’s other […]

Hungry? 10 Best Hidden Gem Eateries in Franklin and Williamson County
READ MORE: Hungry? 10 Best Hidden Gem Eateries in Franklin and Williamson CountyFranklin has plenty of popular restaurant options, but we really love discovering the area’s hidden gems – the new, lesser-known, or out-of-the-way places with fresh takes on culinary favorites. Here are 10 of our favorite spots for a fantastic Franklin meal. With locations in Franklin and Cool Springs, Ground is earning lots of five-star reviews from locals.…

The Hottest Ways to Stay Cool this Summer in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: The Hottest Ways to Stay Cool this Summer in Franklin, TennesseePools, popsicles, and parking yourself in front of the air conditioning vent (and vowing not to budge until October) are certainly options for staying cool this summer. But why not […]

Top 4 Unforgettable Summer Music Events in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: Top 4 Unforgettable Summer Music Events in Franklin, TennesseeThis is for you: live-music lovers, entertainment enthusiasts, and those who embrace the great outdoors! Okay, admittedly, it’s also for me. I am a huge lover of live music and […]

Our Favorite Hidden Gems to Explore in Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee
READ MORE: Our Favorite Hidden Gems to Explore in Franklin and Williamson County, TennesseeThe secret is out—Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee, are home to landmarks and attractions that bring folks from all over. But while you’re here, don’t forget to get out and explore! Hidden gems abound from Main Street in Downtown Franklin to Brentwood, Nolensville, Thompson’s Station, and Leiper’s Fork. If a quiet moment in nature beckons,…

Chef Tyler Brown is making Southall as tasty as it is sustainable & luxurious
READ MORE: Chef Tyler Brown is making Southall as tasty as it is sustainable & luxuriousStanding over a 19th-century millstone and in the shadows of a 21st-century hydroponic greenhouse, Chef Tyler Brown can’t believe the moment is this close. Seven years ago, Brown stepped away […]

Retro Franklin: Best Spots for Old-Fashioned Fun in Tennessee
READ MORE: Retro Franklin: Best Spots for Old-Fashioned Fun in TennesseeWith new and exciting places popping up left and right, Franklin’s future is looking bright. But there’s something to be said for our old-time charm, which shines as sure as the marquee in front of the Franklin Theatre. Maybe you’ve been dusting off your decades-old duds. (Flare pants, anyone?) Or perhaps you’re feeling sentimental now that…

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List: Your Definitive Guide to Seasonal Fun in Franklin
READ MORE: The Ultimate Summer Bucket List: Your Definitive Guide to Seasonal Fun in FranklinY’all. I may be biased, but if you have to spend your summer anywhere other than the South—bless your heart. You may be saying: But Madison, what about the humidity? […]