The Fascinating History Behind Early’s Honey Stand Is a Very Sweet Story
READ MORE: The Fascinating History Behind Early’s Honey Stand Is a Very Sweet StoryOne 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 […]
Take a Day Trip to Historic Nolensville for Food, Shopping, and Fun!
READ MORE: Take 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 that’s perfect for picnics and family photos, it’s a quick drive from both Franklin and Nashville, yet feels worlds away from the area’s bigger cities…
How to Make Franklin’s Famous History Fun for Kids
READ MORE: How to Make Franklin’s Famous History Fun for KidsFranklin 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 […]
5 Reasons You Need to Check Out Franklin’s Amazing New History & Culture Center
READ MORE: 5 Reasons You Need to Check Out Franklin’s Amazing New History & Culture CenterThey 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 […]
A Look at the New Peacock Hill Park, A Nature Lover’s Paradise
READ MORE: A Look at the New Peacock Hill Park, A Nature Lover’s ParadiseThere’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 […]
Here are 5 Reasons Why Franklin, Tennessee is World-Famous
READ MORE: Here are 5 Reasons Why Franklin, Tennessee is World-FamousFrom 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 […]
Discover the Fascinating History of Franklin’s Black Citizens on This House Tour
READ MORE: Discover the Fascinating History of Franklin’s Black Citizens on This House TourFranklin 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 […]
You’ll Totally Fall in Love with the Romantic Story of Walton’s Jewelry
READ MORE: You’ll Totally Fall in Love with the Romantic Story of Walton’s JewelryMelba 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 […]
Learn How Historians Are Ensuring “The Fuller Story” Is Told at Rippa Villa
READ MORE: Learn How Historians Are Ensuring “The Fuller Story” Is Told at Rippa VillaJust a few minutes from Franklin in picturesque Spring Hill, a Greek Revival-style estate called Rippa Villa sits on 98 acres of pastoral farmland. Built in the mid-1850s by Nat Cheairs, the plantation was farmed and maintained by scores of enslaved people until their emancipation after the Civil War. For decades, the lives of those enslaved at…
12 Surprising Facts About Franklin, Tennessee That Will Amaze You
READ MORE: 12 Surprising Facts About Franklin, Tennessee That Will Amaze You[Featured Image: Franklin’s Main Street, ca. 1925. Photo courtesy of Rick Warwick and the Historical Society of Williamson County.] The turn of the calendar to 2024 is a milestone for […]
6 Perfect Pairings for a Lovely Fall Day in Franklin
READ MORE: 6 Perfect Pairings for a Lovely Fall Day in FranklinFall and Franklin go together like peanut butter and jelly. Separately, they’re wonderful—but together, they’re a harmonious duo that bring joy to all. From the golden patchwork of foliage along […]
You’ll Love The Story Behind The Factory at Franklin’s New Carousel
READ MORE: You’ll Love The Story Behind The Factory at Franklin’s New CarouselKen Means has been carving his legacy for 30 years. Now, it’s about to come to life at The Factory at Franklin in the form of a carousel full of Means’ menagerie […]
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