
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…

The 7 Most Romantic Restaurants for a Date Night in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: The 7 Most Romantic Restaurants for a Date Night in Franklin, TennesseeValentine’s Day is coming in hot, and if you haven’t snagged a reservation yet, now’s the time. Franklin’s restaurant scene has evolved so much over the last few years—we’ve got […]

The Factory: Celebrating a Century of History & Community in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: The Factory: Celebrating a Century of History & Community in Franklin, TennesseeWhen you first walk into The Factory at Franklin, you can feel the history of the building (and the buzz). For 100 years, this space has been transformed from a stove […]

Experience January, Franklin’s MICHELIN Green Star Restaurant
READ MORE: Experience January, Franklin’s MICHELIN Green Star RestaurantAmong all the hoopla last November when the prestigious MICHELIN Guide handed out stars to 19 restaurants in the American South region, almost overlooked was the fact that a Franklin […]

The 7 Best Romantic Experiences & Getaways in Franklin
READ MORE: The 7 Best Romantic Experiences & Getaways in FranklinOften, the most romantic moments happen in places where the pace slows, the scenery softens, and there’s plenty of room for real connections to be made. You’ll find all that and more in Franklin. Our town and its surrounding communities offer a wide range of romantic experiences, from cozy overnight stays and elegant dinners to…

5 Healthy Franklin Restaurants You Must Try
READ MORE: 5 Healthy Franklin Restaurants You Must TryFranklin may be known for its Southern comfort food, but you’ll also find incredible organic, farm-to-table restaurants, fresh juice bars, and healthier spins on Southern cuisine. If you’re looking for healthier options around Franklin, these nine amazing local restaurants will hit the spot. These are also great stops for finding paleo, keto, gluten-free, and almost…

6 Incredibly Cozy Places to Warm Up This Winter in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: 6 Incredibly Cozy Places to Warm Up This Winter in Franklin, TennesseeThe sky is gray, the air is biting, and you’re sure you just caught a whiff of impending snow. It’s the time of year when we’re all extra grateful for our earmuffs, mittens, and the puffs of warm air emanating from the stores we’re hurrying past while Christmas shopping. But hold on a second. Why…

Franklin’s Retro Holiday Guide: 5 Ways to Find Vintage Fun at Any Age
READ MORE: Franklin’s Retro Holiday Guide: 5 Ways to Find Vintage Fun at Any AgeThe 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 the holidays felt as a kid, or looking at old photos of my parents’ Christmases, when joy seemed to come from smaller moments. If you’re…

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