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How to Make Franklin’s Famous History Fun for Kids
READ MORE: How to Make Franklin’s Famous History Fun for KidsFranklin is famous for its Civil War history – but you might be wondering how to get your children interested in the town’s multifaceted past. Fortunately, we’ve got plenty of […]
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The Ultimate Guide to a Superb Spring Break in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: The Ultimate Guide to a Superb Spring Break in Franklin, TennesseeIt’s hard to imagine any place more gorgeous than Franklin in the springtime. Flowers bloom everywhere you look and the landscape transforms almost overnight from dull brown to vibrant shades […]
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Discover the Fascinating History of Franklin’s Black Citizens on This House Tour
READ MORE: Discover the Fascinating History of Franklin’s Black Citizens on This House TourFranklin is famous for its historic home tours, which tell the story of the Civil War’s bloody Battle of Franklin from the perspective of the families who lived through it. But until […]
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Learn How Historians Are Ensuring “The Fuller Story” Is Told at Rippa Villa
READ MORE: Learn How Historians Are Ensuring “The Fuller Story” Is Told at Rippa VillaJust a few minutes from Franklin in picturesque Spring Hill, a Greek Revival-style estate called Rippa Villa sits on 98 acres of pastoral farmland. Built in the mid-1850s by Nat Cheairs, the plantation was farmed and maintained by scores of enslaved people until their emancipation after the Civil War. For decades, the lives of those enslaved at…
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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 […]
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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 […]
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7 Reasons Your Next Franklin Visit Must Include Thompson’s Station
READ MORE: 7 Reasons Your Next Franklin Visit Must Include Thompson’s StationJust a quick drive from Franklin, you’ll find Thompson’s Station, a small town steeped in history and surrounded by Williamson County’s gorgeous pastoral countryside. Settled in the 1780s, the town was […]
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How to Explore Franklin’s History in 3 Hours or 3 Days
READ MORE: How to Explore Franklin’s History in 3 Hours or 3 DaysFranklin is perhaps best known for its history. For more than 200 years, the town has preserved its historic homes and structures and uncovered the stories of its many fascinating […]
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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 […]
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