Why Franklin, Tennessee, Is the Perfect Getaway for Retirees
READ MORE: Why Franklin, Tennessee, Is the Perfect Getaway for RetireesJust minutes from Nashville, Franklin, Tennessee, offers all the charm of a historic Southern town without the stress of a big city. Here, you can spend your days strolling down brick-lined sidewalks, browsing locally-owned shops, lingering over lunches, and soaking up centuries of history, all at a pace that feels relaxing, as a true vacation…
The Franklin, Tennessee, Restaurant that Inspired Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
READ MORE: The Franklin, Tennessee, Restaurant that Inspired Hattie B’s Hot ChickenNick Bishop, Sr. and his son Nick, Jr. are the powerhouse team behind Hattie B’s, the wildly popular hot chicken chain which is on track to operate more than 20 locations […]
How to Explore Franklin’s History in 3 Hours or 3 Days
READ MORE: How to Explore Franklin’s History in 3 Hours or 3 DaysFranklin is perhaps best known for its history. For more than 200 years, the town has preserved its historic homes and structures and uncovered the stories of its many fascinating citizens; today, visitors have many opportunities to learn about its past. Whether you have three hours to spend discovering Franklin’s history or three days, you’ve…
Let’s Get Festive! Here Are the Essential Summer Events in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: Let’s Get Festive! Here Are the Essential Summer Events in Franklin, TennesseeIt’s festival season in Williamson County! From Franklin to Brentwood, and Spring Hill to Arrington, an exciting lineup of events for locals and visitors means there’s something for everyone all summer long. The 37th Annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival, held on Saturdays and Sundays in May, plus Memorial Day, invites visitors to Covington Glen in Arrington. Here, you’ll…
Your Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway in Franklin, TN
READ MORE: Your Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway in Franklin, TNImagine a national park that’s 450 miles long… It may sound impossible, but it exists! Starting in Nashville, Tennessee, and ending in Natchez, Mississippi, the Natchez Trace Parkway is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the U.S. While you won’t see any strip malls or fast food joints along the way, you will come…
Franklin, Tennessee’s Preservation Success Story
READ MORE: Franklin, Tennessee’s Preservation Success StoryWhen people visit Franklin, they often say the same thing: it feels different here. The streets look like a postcard, the farms roll out like a painting, and yet nothing feels […]
Eat, Drink & Make Merry at the Magical Tennessee Renaissance Festival
READ MORE: Eat, Drink & Make Merry at the Magical Tennessee Renaissance FestivalI 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, I’ve decided it’s going to become an annual tradition! Each year, the Williamson County Parks & Recreation Department transforms a rural field into the 16th century…
The Fascinating Civil War History of Homestead Manor
READ MORE: The Fascinating Civil War History of Homestead ManorThe American Civil War is at the center of Franklin’s story. In fact, the November 30, 1864, Battle of Franklin broke the back of the Confederate Army of Tennessee, and within six months, the war was over. But the breadth of middle Tennessee’s role in the war goes far beyond that one fateful battle, and the human…
7 Reasons Your Next Franklin Visit Must Include Thompson’s Station
READ MORE: 7 Reasons Your Next Franklin Visit Must Include Thompson’s StationJust a quick drive from Franklin, you’ll find Thompson’s Station, a small town steeped in history and surrounded by Williamson County’s gorgeous pastoral countryside. Settled in the 1780s, the town was the site of the Civil War’s dramatic Battle of Thompson’s Station. Later, farmers drove their cattle, sheep, and pigs to the town’s bustling train depot…
7 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Franklin
READ MORE: 7 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in FranklinFranklin is one of the few places where a rainy day doesn’t bother me in the slightest. Ducking in and out of the cozy shops and restaurants lining Main Street as steady rain patters outside feels a lot like appearing in the opening scene of a Hallmark movie – Grab a cute umbrella, a steaming cup of…
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…
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…
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