Things To Do

The 7 Most Romantic Restaurants for a Date Night in Franklin, Tennessee

Valentine’s Day is coming in hot, and if you haven’t snagged a reservation yet, now’s the time. Franklin’s restaurant scene has evolved so much over the last few years—we’ve got […]
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The Factory: Celebrating a Century of History & Community in Franklin, Tennessee

When 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 […]
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Experience January, Franklin’s MICHELIN Green Star Restaurant

Among all the hoopla last November when the prestigious MICHELIN Guide handed out stars to 19 restaurants in the American South region, almost overlooked was the fact that a Franklin […]
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The 7 Best Romantic Experiences & Getaways in Franklin

Often, 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…
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America the Beautiful: Drive These Scenic Routes in Franklin, Tennessee, to Celebrate America’s 250th

It’s been said that there’s no better way to find a place than to get lost in it. Williamson County’s 584 square miles offer some of the most scenic backroads […]
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What Every History Lover Must See in Franklin

If you’re a history lover, you’re probably already familiar with Franklin, Tennessee. In November 1864, Confederate troops met Union soldiers and fought in the Battle of Franklin, a five-hour conflict and one of the Civil War’s bloodiest. The Confederate General, John Bell Hood, lost nearly a third of his men to the battle and suffered…
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6 Incredibly Cozy Places to Warm Up This Winter in Franklin, Tennessee

The 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…
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7 Holiday Must-Do’s for Franklin First-Timers

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The holidays in downtown Franklin are a Hallmark movie brought to life. There are bundled-up shoppers finding the perfect gifts up and down Main Street, immersive seasonal events nearly every weekend, and, of course, decorations galore. It’s no surprise that Franklin has grown into a top…
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Franklin’s Retro Holiday Guide: 5 Ways to Find Vintage Fun at Any Age

The 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 […]
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Celebrating Christmas in Franklin, Tennessee: A Guide to Local Holiday Traditions

As 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 […]
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Festive Franklin Finds: Where to Find the Best Local Holiday Gifts

The holidays are right around the corner! And while there’s much to celebrate, it’s easy to let the stress of one thing get in the way of being merry and […]
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12 Amazing Things to Do in Charming Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee

Small-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…
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