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…
Celebrate Patio Season at Some of Franklin’s Best Outdoor Dining Experiences
READ MORE: Celebrate Patio Season at Some of Franklin’s Best Outdoor Dining ExperiencesWhen spring buds begin to peek through the tree branches and we shed our puffy outer layers for light jackets, I immediately feel compelled to go sit out in the sun with a chilled drink. Dining alfresco has many perks — whether you choose to feast on a patio or lay out a picnic blanket…
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 […]
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 […]
Your Complete Guide to Franklin, Tennessee’s Main Street Festival
READ MORE: Your Complete Guide to Franklin, Tennessee’s Main Street FestivalFranklin’s annual Main Street Festival is one of my favorite childhood memories—walking the street lined with eclectic vendors, snacking on funnel cakes, playing carnival games for hours, and the nostalgic list goes on. Returning for its 39th year this April, the festival has only grown in popularity since its inception, now attracting more than 120,000 visitors annually.…
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…
The 7 Best Romantic Experiences & Getaways in Franklin
READ MORE: The 7 Best Romantic Experiences & Getaways in FranklinOften, the most romantic moments happen in places where the pace slows, the scenery softens, and there’s plenty of room for real connections to be made. You’ll find all that and more in Franklin. Our town and its surrounding communities offer a wide range of romantic experiences, from cozy overnight stays and elegant dinners to…
12 Amazing Things to Do in Charming Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee
READ MORE: 12 Amazing Things to Do in Charming Leiper’s Fork, TennesseeSmall-town America may seem like a dream of years past. There’s no way that you could stumble across an idyllic, charming town with a slower pace of life, always-friendly locals, peaceful evenings around a firepit, and impromptu musical numbers by world-class musicians…right? I tell nay-sayers to take a little trip over to Leiper’s Fork. I first…
Free Franklin Fun: 6 Things To Do in Town That Don’t Cost A Dime
READ MORE: Free Franklin Fun: 6 Things To Do in Town That Don’t Cost A DimeLooking for ways to have summer fun without destroying your budget in the process? There are many fun, free things to do in Franklin each summer, whether you’re looking for family-friendly adventures or a romantic outdoor date idea. Here are some of our favorite free Franklin activities that every age can enjoy. Watch a Movie…
These 8 Scenic Drives Around Franklin Will Take Your Breath Away
READ MORE: These 8 Scenic Drives Around Franklin Will Take Your Breath AwayWhile many flock to Franklin each year for its historical tours and fabulous shops and restaurants, locals know downtown Franklin is only part of what makes Williamson County special. The city is surrounded by some of the most beautiful rolling hills and pastureland in all of Tennessee, making the area rich in scenic drive opportunities.…
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 […]
Now You Can Enjoy Southall’s Luxury Without an Overnight Stay
READ MORE: Now You Can Enjoy Southall’s Luxury Without an Overnight StaySouthall Farm & Inn has drawn visitors in droves since doors opened in late 2022, thanks to its breathtaking scenery of rolling hills and lush gardens, luxury accommodations, and noteworthy amenities—among them, a world-class spa, intimate farm-to-table dining, and a bevy of on-site experiences (falconry, anyone?). In years past, most experiences have been limited to resort…
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