
Don’t Leave Franklin Without Trying These 5 Amazing Dishes
READ MORE: Don’t Leave Franklin Without Trying These 5 Amazing DishesIf you’re visiting Williamson County, you’d better come hungry! From tiny locally-owned cafés tucked in historic buildings to exceptional globally-influenced fare, there are plenty of dining options for breakfast, lunch, […]

Beat the Heat with These 6 Hot New Finds in Franklin
READ MORE: Beat the Heat with These 6 Hot New Finds in FranklinSummertime in Tennessee carries with it a special kind of nostalgia—spend nights catching lightning bugs with neighborhood friends, Saturdays strolling the farmers market in search of the perfect tomato, afternoons with friends racing to finish a melting ice cream cone, with the familiar smell of sunscreen and bug spray filling the air through it all. …

Stay, See, Shop & Eat: The Best Spots to Visit on Franklin’s Main Street
READ MORE: Stay, See, Shop & Eat: The Best Spots to Visit on Franklin’s Main StreetFranklin’s greatest treasure is undoubtedly its historic Main Street. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this bustling thoroughfare runs through the heart of downtown. It expertly combines small-town Southern […]

The 6 Best Ways to Soak Up Summer at Southall
READ MORE: The 6 Best Ways to Soak Up Summer at SouthallSouthall 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?). This summer will be Southall’s first, and I think…

Middle Tennessee’s Wine Country: Explore & Sip at Arrington Vineyards
READ MORE: Middle Tennessee’s Wine Country: Explore & Sip at Arrington VineyardsImagine a picnic with some of your favorite people in the beautiful pastoral hills of Tennessee, complete with delicious wines, tasty finger foods, and live jazz playing in the background. It’s hard to beat an outing like this one, which is why Arrington Vineyards has been one of Middle Tennessee’s most popular destinations for tourists and locals…

Your Ultimate Sneak Peek of What’s New at The Factory at Franklin
READ MORE: Your Ultimate Sneak Peek of What’s New at The Factory at FranklinOne of Williamson County’s most beloved attractions is The Factory at Franklin, the former home of Dortch Stove Works (and subsequently Magic Chef and the Jamison Bedding Company). Built in 1929, the property has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, and while it’s no longer a working factory, it’s currently undergoing a…

This Spring, Experience the Best of Spring Hill, Tennessee
READ MORE: This Spring, Experience the Best of Spring Hill, TennesseeA scenic drive down Highway 31 will lead you right to Williamson County’s southernmost city, a scenic spot that has rapidly become a destination for food, history, and family-friendly fun. Spring Hill first saw its boom when the Saturn manufacturing plant opened in 1990. While it now produces GM vehicles, the city has flourished into…

The Heart & Soul of Healthy Food: Chef Bobby Benjamin & Franklin Favorite Herban Market
READ MORE: The Heart & Soul of Healthy Food: Chef Bobby Benjamin & Franklin Favorite Herban MarketFrom the moment you set foot inside Franklin’s Herban Market, you can sense something is wonderfully different. To the right, the shelves are filled with intriguing organic goodies, locally-sourced produce, grass-fed meats, and a dizzying array of flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Straight ahead, you’ll find a wine bar and a work space filled…

How to Make Your Next Franklin Picnic the Most Luxurious
READ MORE: How to Make Your Next Franklin Picnic the Most LuxuriousSpringtime in Franklin truly is a sight to behold. Wildflowers carpet the hills, trees burst into colorful bloom, and the landscape cloaks itself in a hundred different shades of green. What better way to savor this Eden-like time in Tennessee than with a luxury picnic? One of our favorite settings for a picnic to remember…

10 Meals in Franklin Sure to Knock Your Socks Off
READ MORE: 10 Meals in Franklin Sure to Knock Your Socks OffTradition may tell us that you have to be in a major metropolitan area to find excellent dining, but I can confirm the best meals are found from small-town chefs serving up food straight from their hearts. Williamson County is no exception, though; with its proximity to Nashville and continuing boom for permanent residents and…

You Must Do These 7 Things in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee This Spring
READ MORE: You Must Do These 7 Things in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee This SpringWith the redbuds in bloom, the temperatures remaining mild, and wildflowers growing in profusion everywhere you look, spring is one of Tennessee’s most gorgeous seasons – and there’s no more peaceful place to enjoy it than the quaint, historic village of Leiper’s Fork, a beautiful 15-minute drive from downtown Franklin. Here are some of our favorite…

Culaccino’s Chef Frank Pullara and His Culinary Imprint on Main Street
READ MORE: Culaccino’s Chef Frank Pullara and His Culinary Imprint on Main StreetThe northeast side of downtown Franklin has expanded to include Harpeth Square, a vibrant retail center bringing new businesses and can’t-miss shops to Franklin, including a luxury hotel, a European-inspired bakeshop, apartments, and more. During the construction of Harpeth Square, chef Frank Pullara saw past the debris and got to work on his plans for…