Your Guide to Discovering the Best of Spring Hill, Tennessee
READ MORE: Your Guide to Discovering the Best of Spring Hill, TennesseeA scenic drive down Highway 31 will lead you right to Williamson County’s southernmost city, a scenic spot that has rapidly become a destination for food, history, and family-friendly fun. Spring Hill first saw its boom when the Saturn manufacturing plant opened in 1990. While it now produces GM vehicles, the city has flourished into…
Where to Eat, Shop & Explore in Franklin’s Cool Springs Area
READ MORE: Where to Eat, Shop & Explore in Franklin’s Cool Springs AreaBack in 1987, Franklin was just a rural outpost of Nashville. Then plans for the CoolSprings Galleria were announced. Nearly forty years later, it’s an icon for the development of Middle Tennessee into one of the nation’s top destinations for employers, relocating residents and visitors from around the world. What started with a shopping mall has evolved…
The Best Thrift Stores & Vintage Shops in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: The Best Thrift Stores & Vintage Shops in Franklin, TennesseeFranklin is a destination steeped in history, so it’s only fitting that your souvenir is a piece of history itself. Here, you can find centuries-old pieces imported from Europe, dazzling jewelry passed down for generations, and whimsical one-of-a-kind tchotchkes from dedicated antique stores around the county. But, don’t stop there. One of the beautiful things…
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…
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…
All Generations Welcome: Tips for the Perfect Mother-Daughter Girls’ Trip in Franklin, TN
READ MORE: All Generations Welcome: Tips for the Perfect Mother-Daughter Girls’ Trip in Franklin, TNMy family is the definition of multi-generational Franklin. My grandmother, Melba Walton, founded a business on Main Street that remains today. My parents, Jack and Patsy, raised me on a […]
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…
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…
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…
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