Slow Down in Franklin: How to Find Peace & Quiet on Your Next Southern Escape
READ MORE: Slow Down in Franklin: How to Find Peace & Quiet on Your Next Southern EscapeGone are the days of jam-packed itineraries in a bustling city, staying out until the wee hours of the morning in the name of doing it all. Instead, many travelers are opting to use their coveted vacation days to earn some much-needed R&R, bringing the “slow travel” trend to the forefront in recent years. Hotels…
How to Make the Most of a Day Trip to Leiper’s Fork
READ MORE: How to Make the Most of a Day Trip to Leiper’s ForkOne of Nashville’s best-kept secrets has always been the charming little town of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, although at this point it might not be much of a secret. Now that the weather is warming up, I decided to drive down again and map out the perfect summer’s day here, and let me tell you, I was…
This Powerful, Immersive Exhibit Inside The Factory at Franklin is Definitely Worth Visiting
READ MORE: This Powerful, Immersive Exhibit Inside The Factory at Franklin is Definitely Worth VisitingThe 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…
The Top 9 Franklin Events That Will Make Your Summer Spectacular
READ MORE: The Top 9 Franklin Events That Will Make Your Summer SpectacularSummer 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 rare book fairs to sunflower-filled adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the long, sunny days ahead. Whether you’re a lifelong…
The History of Fairview’s Bowie Nature Park Makes Visits Even More Fun
READ MORE: The History of Fairview’s Bowie Nature Park Makes Visits Even More FunThe 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 […]
Kick Back at These 6 Action-Packed Spots for Fun & Games in Franklin
READ MORE: Kick Back at These 6 Action-Packed Spots for Fun & Games in FranklinHave 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 between is as hot and humid as a statewide sauna. As a winter weather gal, summers in the South usually find me submerged in any…
How to Eat Well, Feel Great & Stay Fit on Your Next Franklin Vacation
READ MORE: How to Eat Well, Feel Great & Stay Fit on Your Next Franklin VacationVacations 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 […]
Toast the Town with Franklin’s New Sips & Spirits Pass
READ MORE: Toast the Town with Franklin’s New Sips & Spirits PassAcross 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…
How Franklin’s Small Stages Are Shaping the Sound of Music Nationwide
READ MORE: How Franklin’s Small Stages Are Shaping the Sound of Music NationwideYou 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…
These 3 Gorgeous Lodging Options Will Make Your Franklin Trip Memorable
READ MORE: These 3 Gorgeous Lodging Options Will Make Your Franklin Trip MemorableIf 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 until your heart’s content, we guarantee you’ll wish you were staying a while. Good news, Franklin has plenty of lodging options to help convince you,…
Here Are Our Favorite Spots in Franklin for Gorgeous Spring Photos
READ MORE: Here Are Our Favorite Spots in Franklin for Gorgeous Spring PhotosFew 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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