12 Surprising Facts About Franklin, Tennessee That Will Amaze You
READ MORE: 12 Surprising Facts About Franklin, Tennessee That Will Amaze You[Featured Image: Franklin’s Main Street, ca. 1925. Photo courtesy of Rick Warwick and the Historical Society of Williamson County.] The turn of the calendar to 2024 is a milestone for Franklin and Williamson County: both are celebrating 225th birthdays this year. A lot has changed since 1799, when among the first new laws passed was…
5 Holiday-Themed Date Night Ideas to Make Your Season Bright
READ MORE: 5 Holiday-Themed Date Night Ideas to Make Your Season BrightWith the amount of times I’ve compared Franklin to a Hallmark movie, it should be a no-brainer that it’s a town riddled with romance. A stroll down Main Street or a fancy dinner anywhere in Williamson County makes the perfect backdrop for a date night, but it all comes alive in an extra-special way once the holiday…
7 of the Most Jolly Holiday Favorites in Franklin for Visiting Family
READ MORE: 7 of the Most Jolly Holiday Favorites in Franklin for Visiting FamilyWashington Irving famously said that Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality. More bluntly, Garrison Keillor explained that the lovely thing about the holiday is that it […]
7 Delicious Ways to Have the Sweetest Holiday in Franklin
READ MORE: 7 Delicious Ways to Have the Sweetest Holiday in FranklinWe all know it’s a marshmallow world in the winter, which means we have every excuse to treat ourselves all season long. Despite our historical lack of snow during the holiday season, Williamson County still transforms into a winter wonderland, with millions of twinkling lights, festive decor, festivals and events, and, of course, seasonal menus…
How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Franklin
READ MORE: How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in FranklinTo properly celebrate all that Franklin, Tennessee has to offer, we recommend spending at least a week exploring our town’s storied history. From world-class restaurants to unparalleled live music to […]
Here’s How to Have the Perfect Day in Leiper’s Fork
READ MORE: Here’s How to Have the Perfect Day in Leiper’s ForkMention Leiper’s Fork to a Tennessee native, and they’ll likely tell you to “Hush!” We like to think of this quaint little unspoiled village as our own special secret — but today, I’m spilling the tea and sharing what makes Leiper’s Fork one of Franklin’s top attractions. Just don’t tell anyone else about it, okay? Located…
6 Perfect Pairings for a Lovely Fall Day in Franklin
READ MORE: 6 Perfect Pairings for a Lovely Fall Day in FranklinFall and Franklin go together like peanut butter and jelly. Separately, they’re wonderful—but together, they’re a harmonious duo that bring joy to all. From the golden patchwork of foliage along the Natchez Trace to the ripening apples at Morning Glory Orchard, there are myriad fall activities across Williamson County to delight visitors and locals of all ages. And,…
7 Franklin Strip Mall Restaurant Finds That Will Surprise & Delight You
READ MORE: 7 Franklin Strip Mall Restaurant Finds That Will Surprise & Delight YouWilliamson County is riddled with hidden gems, from stunning, tucked-away farms to historical landmarks, seemingly on every street corner. There’s much to discover county-wide, and we’re here to share a […]
48 Hours in Franklin: How to Experience the Perfect Fall Getaway
READ MORE: 48 Hours in Franklin: How to Experience the Perfect Fall GetawayIt’s hard to put your finger on what makes fall in Franklin, Tennessee an other-worldly experience. It might be that the temperatures give way from summer’s brutal heat to provide us with a small reprieve—a sigh of relief. It might be the vast stretch of changing leaves up on the Natchez Trace, with bits of…
Ready for a Road Trip? 9 Can’t-Miss Stops between Memphis & Franklin
READ MORE: Ready for a Road Trip? 9 Can’t-Miss Stops between Memphis & FranklinAs a born-and-raised Middle Tennessee guy, Franklin will always have the majority of my heart, but I spent my youth making the road trip to Memphis to visit family and […]
Don’t Leave Franklin Without Trying These 5 Amazing Dishes
READ MORE: Don’t Leave Franklin Without Trying These 5 Amazing DishesIf you’re visiting Williamson County, you’d better come hungry! From tiny locally-owned cafés tucked in historic buildings to exceptional globally-influenced fare, there are plenty of dining options for breakfast, lunch, […]
What You Need to Know for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2023
READ MORE: What You Need to Know for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2023There’s no experience quite so quintessentially Tennessee as making the pilgrimage to a 19th century, 200-acre horse-farm-turned-park in Franklin each fall to experience one of the best music festivals in the country. Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, celebrating its ninth year in 2023, is a jamboree of Americana co-founded by musician (and Franklin local) Kevin Griffin. The…
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