
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 […]

12 Amazing Things to Do in Charming Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee
READ MORE: 12 Amazing Things to Do in Charming Leiper’s Fork, TennesseeSmall-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…

9 Unexpected Things To Do in Franklin
READ MORE: 9 Unexpected Things To Do in FranklinFranklin 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…

Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee: The Revival of a Small-Town Gem
READ MORE: Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee: The Revival of a Small-Town GemNestled 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 from open porches, and strangers chat with you as if they’ve known you forever. Today, this tiny village outside Franklin, Tennessee, is one of the…

Perfect Pairings for Making the Most of Fall in Franklin
READ MORE: Perfect Pairings for Making the Most of Fall in FranklinAround 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 in the air… this season just feels like home. Plus, it’s chock-full of fun events, happenings, and things to do that take full advantage of…

Now You Can Enjoy Southall’s Luxury Without an Overnight Stay
READ MORE: Now You Can Enjoy Southall’s Luxury Without an Overnight StaySouthall 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…

Top 7 Attractions to See in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: Top 7 Attractions to See in Franklin, TennesseeBlessed 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…

10 Franklin Bakeries Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
READ MORE: 10 Franklin Bakeries Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Sweet ToothWhen 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…