History

Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee: The Revival of a Small-Town Gem

Nestled 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 […]
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Perfect Pairings for Making the Most of Fall in Franklin

Around 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 […]
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How Williamson County’s Farms Draw in Visitors and Keep History Alive

On June 1, 2019, a serene patch of grass on Franklin’s Gentry’s Farm became the setting for a love story that was more than a century in the making. Mary Morgan Gentry and Charles Hatcher said “I do” beneath a bright blue Tennessee sky, joining together two of Williamson County’s oldest and most notable farming…
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10 Local Treasures You’ll Find Only in Franklin (and the Stories Behind Them)

Franklin’s identity is rooted in its history, and at the heart of it is the people. Ask anyone in downtown Franklin who you should meet while you’re in town, and they’ll tell you about merchants and restaurateurs who have helped establish Franklin as the national destination it has become. This list is a great place…
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Franklin’s New Historic Home Tour Reveals Harlinsdale Park’s Fascinating History

If you’ve spent any time in Franklin, you’ve probably taken a stroll through the beautiful fields of the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, admired its white fences and historic barns, and […]
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How to Make the Most of a Day Trip to Leiper’s Fork

One of Nashville’s best-kept secrets has always been the charming little town of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, although at this point it might not be much of a secret. Now that the weather is warming up, I decided to drive down again and map out the perfect summer’s day here, and let me tell you, I was…
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The History of Fairview’s Bowie Nature Park Makes Visits Even More Fun

The Bowie sisters were unique in many ways, not the least of which was that all three were medical doctors. Anna, Byrd, and Evangeline grew up in Nashville; Byrd was […]
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Eat, Drink & Make Merry at the Magical 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, 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…
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How Franklin’s Small Stages Are Shaping the Sound of Music Nationwide

You know Nashville as Music City, but you may not know that the roots of the city’s polished urban sound can often be traced back to the cozy bars and dime-sized stages of Franklin, Tennessee. Franklin is home to world-class session musicians, Grammy Award-winning singers, and chart-topping songwriters, many of whom regularly draw inspiration from…
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Check Out These Romantic Franklin Date Ideas for Every Kind of Couple

Looking for a unique date night filled with local gems? How about a romantic staycation complete with hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, or local wineries with a view? Or, if you’re just looking for a getaway to relax with your date, how does soaking up some art at a gallery or soaking in an…
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Learn How Franklin Saved Its Battlefields and Preserved a Pivotal Moment in American History

On November 30, 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood waged a frontal assault on Union troops retreating from Spring Hill, resulting in one of the bloodiest battles in American history. […]
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This Fascinating Walking Tour Will Change How You See The Factory at Franklin

When the Allen Manufacturing Company chose Franklin, Tennessee, as the location of its cutting-edge new stove factory in the late 1920s, it represented a boon for a tiny farming town […]
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