History
The Fascinating History Behind Early’s Honey Stand Is a Very Sweet Story
One hundred years ago, the old toll road connecting the rural villages of Franklin and Spring Hill, Tennessee began transforming into U.S. Highway 31. Construction began in 1925, the same…
Read MoreTake a Day Trip to Historic Nolensville for Food, Shopping, and Fun!
Historic downtown Nolensville has to be one of Middle Tennessee’s best undiscovered day trips. Filled with unique shops you won’t find anywhere else, fantastic restaurants, and a glorious apple orchard…
Read MoreHow to Make Franklin’s Famous History Fun for Kids
Franklin is famous for its Civil War history – but you might be wondering how to get your children interested in the town’s multifaceted past. Fortunately, we’ve got plenty of…
Read More5 Reasons You Need to Check Out Franklin’s Amazing New History & Culture Center
They don’t call it “historic Franklin” for nothing—the city and its surrounding suburbs have a long timeline of historic significance that includes everything from infamous residents to an important Civil…
Read MoreA Look at the New Peacock Hill Park, A Nature Lover’s Paradise
There’s no better way to savor Franklin’s beautiful spring weather than with a hike. The area’s lush green foliage, pastoral countryside, and profusion of flowering plants and trees make spring…
Read MoreGet Ready for a Royally Good Time at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival
I used to think Renaissance festivals weren’t really my scene—at least until last year, when my teens asked me to take them to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival. Thanks to that experience,…
Read MoreHere are 5 Reasons Why Franklin, Tennessee is World-Famous
From the outside, Franklin, Tennessee holds obvious charm. Downtown Main Street is one of the most picturesque streets in the country, for instance — a stretch of local businesses, eateries, and boutiques…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to a Superb Spring Break in Franklin, Tennessee
It’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…
Read MoreDiscover the Fascinating History of Franklin’s Black Citizens on This House Tour
Franklin is famous for its historic home tours, which tell the story of the Civil War’s bloody Battle of Franklin from the perspective of the families who lived through it. But until…
Read MoreYou’ll Totally Fall in Love with the Romantic Story of Walton’s Jewelry
Melba Walton was always an entrepreneur. It began as a side hustle, where she sold reclaimed furniture at flea markets in the 1960s and 70s. When the furniture became too…
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