
Fall in Franklin: Your Family Fun Guide to Tennessee’s Best Autumn Town
READ MORE: Fall in Franklin: Your Family Fun Guide to Tennessee’s Best Autumn TownIt’s hard to imagine a more beautiful place to visit in autumn than Franklin, Tennessee. The air turns crisp, the skies deepen to a dazzling shade of blue, and the trees fairly explode with fall color. After a long, hot summer, fall is an ideal time to get outside and enjoy the season with your…

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…

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 […]

Plan the Perfect Reading Retreat in Franklin, TN with These Cozy Bookstores & Scenic Nooks
READ MORE: Plan the Perfect Reading Retreat in Franklin, TN with These Cozy Bookstores & Scenic NooksHave you ever saved a book for a long flight just to kill time? Travel experts like Southern Living and Expedia Group suggest that in 2026, those books might be the destination itself. “Readaways” […]

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…

7 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Franklin
READ MORE: 7 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in FranklinFranklin is one of the few places where a rainy day doesn’t bother me in the slightest. Ducking in and out of the cozy shops and restaurants lining Main Street as steady rain patters outside feels a lot like appearing in the opening scene of a Hallmark movie – Grab a cute umbrella, a steaming cup of…

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…

6 Incredibly Cozy Places to Warm Up This Winter in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: 6 Incredibly Cozy Places to Warm Up This Winter in Franklin, TennesseeThe sky is gray, the air is biting, and you’re sure you just caught a whiff of impending snow. It’s the time of year when we’re all extra grateful for our earmuffs, mittens, and the puffs of warm air emanating from the stores we’re hurrying past while Christmas shopping. But hold on a second. Why…

Franklin’s Retro Holiday Guide: 5 Ways to Find Vintage Fun at Any Age
READ MORE: Franklin’s Retro Holiday Guide: 5 Ways to Find Vintage Fun at Any AgeThe holidays can be overwhelming. Between shopping lists, travel plans, and endless ads, the season sometimes feels more like overconsumption than celebration. I often find myself reminiscing about how simple the holidays felt as a kid, or looking at old photos of my parents’ Christmases, when joy seemed to come from smaller moments. If you’re…

Celebrating Christmas in Franklin, Tennessee: A Guide to Local Holiday Traditions
READ MORE: Celebrating Christmas in Franklin, Tennessee: A Guide to Local Holiday TraditionsAs someone who’s spent 31 holiday seasons here, I can attest that Franklin transforms into a living Hallmark movie when the calendar strikes November. Main Street becomes a Christmas village […]