
Beat the Heat with These 6 Hot New Finds in Franklin
READ MORE: Beat the Heat with These 6 Hot New Finds in FranklinSummertime in Tennessee carries with it a special kind of nostalgia—spend nights catching lightning bugs with neighborhood friends, Saturdays strolling the farmers market in search of the perfect tomato, afternoons with friends racing to finish a melting ice cream cone, with the familiar smell of sunscreen and bug spray filling the air through it all. …

Stay, See, Shop & Eat: The Best Spots to Visit on Franklin’s Main Street
READ MORE: Stay, See, Shop & Eat: The Best Spots to Visit on Franklin’s Main StreetFranklin’s greatest treasure is undoubtedly its historic Main Street. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this bustling thoroughfare runs through the heart of downtown. It expertly combines small-town Southern […]

The 6 Best Ways to Soak Up Summer at Southall
READ MORE: The 6 Best Ways to Soak Up Summer at SouthallSouthall Farm & Inn has drawn visitors in droves since doors opened in late 2022 thanks to its breathtaking scenery of rolling hills and lush gardens, luxury accommodations, and noteworthy amenities—among them, a world-class spa, intimate farm-to-table dining, and a bevy of on-site experiences (falconry, anyone?). This summer will be Southall’s first, and I think…

Middle Tennessee’s Wine Country: Explore & Sip at Arrington Vineyards
READ MORE: Middle Tennessee’s Wine Country: Explore & Sip at Arrington VineyardsImagine a picnic with some of your favorite people in the beautiful pastoral hills of Tennessee, complete with delicious wines, tasty finger foods, and live jazz playing in the background. It’s hard to beat an outing like this one, which is why Arrington Vineyards has been one of Middle Tennessee’s most popular destinations for tourists and locals…

This Spring, Experience the Best of Spring Hill, Tennessee
READ MORE: This Spring, Experience the Best of Spring Hill, TennesseeA scenic drive down Highway 31 will lead you right to Williamson County’s southernmost city, a scenic spot that has rapidly become a destination for food, history, and family-friendly fun. Spring Hill first saw its boom when the Saturn manufacturing plant opened in 1990. While it now produces GM vehicles, the city has flourished into…

The Ultimate Outdoor Itineraries for Exploring Franklin
READ MORE: The Ultimate Outdoor Itineraries for Exploring FranklinThe deep freeze we experienced in Franklin just a few months ago is a distant memory now. The hills of Williamson County have exploded with verdant greens, punctuated with neon redbuds and sparkling white dogwoods. It’s time to get outside. Regardless of skill level or time available, opportunities abound to hike, bike, paddle and explore. …

Beyond Going Green: Why Franklin Is a Sustainability-Focused Destination
READ MORE: Beyond Going Green: Why Franklin Is a Sustainability-Focused DestinationWe can all do our part to ensure future generations are set up for success when it comes to preserving natural resources and taking care of the environment. I’ve lived in Franklin my whole life. While the stunning historic streets and the myriad unique things to do (and eat) will always make me a happy…

How to Make Your Next Franklin Picnic the Most Luxurious
READ MORE: How to Make Your Next Franklin Picnic the Most LuxuriousSpringtime in Franklin truly is a sight to behold. Wildflowers carpet the hills, trees burst into colorful bloom, and the landscape cloaks itself in a hundred different shades of green. What better way to savor this Eden-like time in Tennessee than with a luxury picnic? One of our favorite settings for a picnic to remember…

Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor: The Best House Party in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor: The Best House Party in Franklin, TennesseeFor more than a century, downtown Franklin’s southern fringe was a working-class neighborhood. Beyond the grand homes were the shotgun houses, and just past them were the railroad depot, coal yard, and ice house. This is Will Jordan’s stomping grounds. The son of legendary preservationists Rudy and Peter Jordan—largely responsible for the preserved Main Street…

7 Best Spa Experiences to Relax & Recharge in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: 7 Best Spa Experiences to Relax & Recharge in Franklin, Tennessee(Featured image credit: Pure Sweat + Float Studio) Why settle for one-size-fits-all toiletries from your hotel room when you can book a series of specialized spa treatments in some of Franklin’s most tranquil spaces? Read on—in the most soothing massage therapist voice you can imagine—to choose your preferred treatments. Flickering candles, lavender essential oil, and…

World-Class Luxury Farm Resort Southall Awaits Franklin Visitors This Winter
READ MORE: World-Class Luxury Farm Resort Southall Awaits Franklin Visitors This WinterSomething’s growing just a few miles from downtown Franklin. Many years in the making, a vision is coming to life, where a collection of world-class talent has been carefully sculpting […]
