The Factory: Celebrating a Century of History & Community in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: The Factory: Celebrating a Century of History & Community in Franklin, TennesseeWhen you first walk into The Factory at Franklin, you can feel the history of the building (and the buzz). For 100 years, this space has been transformed from a stove manufacturing plant into a vibrant gathering place that has been affectionately referenced as “Franklin’s living room.” Today, locals and visitors alike come to watch a…
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…
How Williamson County’s Farms Draw in Visitors and Keep History Alive
READ MORE: How Williamson County’s Farms Draw in Visitors and Keep History AliveOn 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…
10 Local Treasures You’ll Find Only in Franklin (and the Stories Behind Them)
READ MORE: 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…
Franklin’s New Historic Home Tour Reveals Harlinsdale Park’s Fascinating History
READ MORE: Franklin’s New Historic Home Tour Reveals Harlinsdale Park’s Fascinating HistoryIf 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 maybe even watched a few horses trot by on one of the park’s equestrian trails. You might also have noticed the Hayes House, an idyllic…
How to Make the Most of a Day Trip to Leiper’s Fork
READ MORE: How to Make the Most of a Day Trip to Leiper’s ForkOne 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…
The History of Fairview’s Bowie Nature Park Makes Visits Even More Fun
READ MORE: The History of Fairview’s Bowie Nature Park Makes Visits Even More FunThe 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 […]
How Franklin’s Small Stages Are Shaping the Sound of Music Nationwide
READ MORE: How Franklin’s Small Stages Are Shaping the Sound of Music NationwideYou 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…
Check Out These Romantic Franklin Date Ideas for Every Kind of Couple
READ MORE: Check Out These Romantic Franklin Date Ideas for Every Kind of CoupleLooking 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…
Learn How Franklin Saved Its Battlefields and Preserved a Pivotal Moment in American History
READ MORE: Learn How Franklin Saved Its Battlefields and Preserved a Pivotal Moment in American HistoryOn 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. It became known as the Battle of Franklin, and it all took place right outside many of the town’s historic homes, as families cowered inside.…
This Fascinating Walking Tour Will Change How You See The Factory at Franklin
READ MORE: This Fascinating Walking Tour Will Change How You See The Factory at FranklinWhen 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 20 miles south of Nashville. The company’s legacy today might be the Allen wrench, but back then, they were the top national manufacturer of wood-fired,…
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