Check Out These Romantic Franklin Date Ideas for Every Kind of Couple
READ MORE: Check Out These Romantic Franklin Date Ideas for Every Kind of CoupleLooking 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…
Learn How Franklin Saved Its Battlefields and Preserved a Pivotal Moment in American History
READ MORE: Learn How Franklin Saved Its Battlefields and Preserved a Pivotal Moment in American HistoryOn November 30, 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood waged a frontal assault on Union troops retreating from Spring Hill, resulting in one of the bloodiest battles in American history. It became known as the Battle of Franklin, and it all took place right outside many of the town’s historic homes, as families cowered inside.…
This Fascinating Walking Tour Will Change How You See The Factory at Franklin
READ MORE: This Fascinating Walking Tour Will Change How You See The Factory at FranklinWhen the Allen Manufacturing Company chose Franklin, Tennessee, as the location of its cutting-edge new stove factory in the late 1920s, it represented a boon for a tiny farming town 20 miles south of Nashville. The company’s legacy today might be the Allen wrench, but back then, they were the top national manufacturer of wood-fired,…
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 […]
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 recently, visitors at Carnton and Carter House only heard stories of Franklin’s white citizens. Now, thanks to a community effort that’s been named “The Fuller Story,” the complex and tumultuous history…
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…
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,…
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…
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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