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Get Ready for a Royally Good Time at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival
I used to think Renaissance festivals weren’t really my scene—at least until last year, when my teens asked me to take them to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival. Thanks to that experience,…
Read MoreSee Spring in Full Bloom on Franklin’s 5 Best Wildflower Hikes
Fall is so vibrant and gorgeous in Franklin that it tends to get all the attention — but in this longtime Tennessean’s opinion, spring is just as glorious — particularly…
Read MoreCelebrate Patio Season at Some of Franklin’s Best Outdoor Dining Experiences
When 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…
Read More9 Reasons Franklin is an Outdoor Lover’s Dream Destination
Sure, Franklin has a world-class music scene, a downtown stretch fit for a postcard, and all the conveniences of a big city with warm, welcoming small-town locals — but have…
Read MoreRefuel, Relax & Replenish Your Spirit at These Franklin Coffee Shops
No matter where you roam in Williamson County, you’ll find that the days of stale gas station coffee are over. Roasters and brewers dot the landscape, from our historic downtown…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to a Superb Spring Break in Franklin, Tennessee
It’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…
Read MoreDiscover the Fascinating History of Franklin’s Black Citizens on This House Tour
Franklin 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…
Read MoreLearn How Historians Are Ensuring “The Fuller Story” Is Told at Rippa Villa
Just 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…
Read MoreMake Your Way Downtown to Try These 6 Franklin Cocktail Spots
The half-mile stretch that is downtown Franklin’s bustling Main Street is packed with every good thing imaginable: adorable shops, impressive restaurants that span fine dining and comfort food, friendly visitors,…
Read MoreHow to Plan a Fabulous Girls’ Getaway to Franklin that Your Friends Won’t Forget!
There’s nothing like a girls trip to fuel your soul: slow mornings sipping hot coffee, linked-arm laughing down a charming side street, a touch of retail therapy, and, of course,…
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