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This Powerful, Immersive Exhibit Inside The Factory at Franklin is Definitely Worth Visiting

The newly renovated Factory at Franklin has more to offer than unique shops, stand-out restaurants, and live entertainment: It’s now home to one of the most moving and meaningful experiences in Middle Tennessee. The Experience Lab by charity: water is a state-of-the-art, multi-sensory exhibit that helps visitors understand what life is like for the 703 million people…
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The Top 9 Franklin Events That Will Make Your Summer Spectacular

Summer is heating up in Franklin, and the season is full of unforgettable events the whole family can enjoy. From toe-tapping bluegrass festivals to dazzling Fourth of July celebrations to […]
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The History of Fairview’s Bowie Nature Park Makes Visits Even More Fun

The Bowie sisters were unique in many ways, not the least of which was that all three were medical doctors. Anna, Byrd, and Evangeline grew up in Nashville; Byrd was […]
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Kick Back at These 6 Action-Packed Spots for Fun & Games in Franklin

Have you ever experienced Tennessee in the summer? Beautiful blooms and lush gardens greet the sunrise and twinkling lightning bugs fill fields as the sun goes down. But everything in […]
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How to Eat Well, Feel Great & Stay Fit on Your Next Franklin Vacation

Vacations are often a time for over-indulging and under-performing, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing! But some of us want to keep up our healthy habits even when away from […]
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Toast the Town with Franklin’s New Sips & Spirits Pass

Across Williamson County, there’s much to shop, savor, and, of course, sip. Around town, you’ll find everything from hybrid-model coffee shops and cocktail bars to speakeasies, breweries, distilleries, vineyards, and local haunts beloved both by folks who call our county home and friends paying a visit. It would be nearly impossible not to find your…
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Eat, Drink & Make Merry at the Magical 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, I’ve decided it’s going to become an annual tradition! Each year, the Williamson County Parks & Recreation Department transforms a rural field into the 16th century…
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How Franklin’s Small Stages Are Shaping the Sound of Music Nationwide

You know Nashville as Music City, but you may not know that the roots of the city’s polished urban sound can often be traced back to the cozy bars and dime-sized stages of Franklin, Tennessee. Franklin is home to world-class session musicians, Grammy Award-winning singers, and chart-topping songwriters, many of whom regularly draw inspiration from…
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These 3 Gorgeous Lodging Options Will Make Your Franklin Trip Memorable

If you’re thinking about just day-tripping to Franklin, think again. After wandering around Main Street shopping the day away, strolling in and out of coffee shops and bakeries, and eating […]
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Here Are Our Favorite Spots in Franklin for Gorgeous Spring Photos

Few places could challenge Williamson County in the spring in a beauty contest, which means options for incredible outdoor photos abound. From spectacular vistas of rolling green hills dotted with blooms to historic homesteads, working farms to timeless streetscapes, Franklin and the surrounding back roads have plenty to catch the eye. [Image Courtesy of Rebekah…
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7 Locally Owned Cool Springs Shops You’ll Definitely Want to Check Out

Long before Franklin was the buzzy Hallmark town with droves of visitors and transplants multiplying by the day, it was a quaint metropolitan suburb whose secrets were fiercely protected. A […]
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Check Out These Romantic Franklin Date Ideas for Every Kind of Couple

Looking for a unique date night filled with local gems? How about a romantic staycation complete with hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, or local wineries with a view? Or, if you’re just looking for a getaway to relax with your date, how does soaking up some art at a gallery or soaking in an…
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