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Living History: The Legacy of the Battle of Franklin, Then and Now

By Jay Sheridan | October 11, 2022

The cannons fired in Franklin, Tennessee, on November 30, 1864, can still be felt reverberating today. That afternoon, the Battle of Franklin became seminal to the outcome of the war,…

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The Story of Franklin, Tennessee’s March to Freedom Statue

By Lindsay Ferrier | May 31, 2022

For many decades, Franklin’s history was interpreted almost entirely through the lens of the wealthy white people who once lived here. Visitors to the town were regaled with cinematic Civil…

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These 8 Franklin Stories Should Be Books & Movies

By Lindsay Ferrier | May 6, 2022

Spend even a few hours in Franklin, and it quickly becomes clear this town has plenty of stories to tell. But while some of its tales have spawned bestselling novels…

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The American History You Didn’t Know Was in the Heart of Franklin

By Lindsay Ferrier | March 11, 2022

Nearly every structure has a story to tell in downtown Franklin, and few are more fascinating than the ones belonging to the Historic Franklin Masonic Hall. The three-story Gothic Revival-style building…

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Make Your Next Meeting Unforgettable In Franklin

By JENNA TOWNSEND | February 24, 2022

You’ve heard some of the buzz about hosting meetings in Franklin, Tennessee, by now, right? Franklin offers a refreshing take on meetings, a short drive from downtown Nashville and offering up Southern…

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The Unique Architecture of Historic Franklin You Must See

By Lindsay Ferrier | February 21, 2022

History comes alive nearly everywhere you turn in Franklin, Tennessee. The town is home to more beautifully preserved historic structures than just about any other city in the country. “The…

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The telling of “The Fuller Story” in Franklin

By Matthew Maxey | February 9, 2022

Three pastors and a historian walk into City Hall.  That’s not the opening line to a joke; it’s the action that started a movement in Franklin, Tennessee. That movement is…

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Williamson County Road Trips You’ll Love

By Lindsay Ferrier | October 25, 2021

Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable day trip, a romantic weekend away, or a few scenic Southern days to add to your upcoming Nashville vacation, Franklin is the ideal place…

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7 Spooky Halloween Activities in Franklin

By Madison Sullivan | October 13, 2021

What do you get when you combine a dimly lit morgue, a fortune teller, and a group of masked men with chainsaws? Just some of the most legendary Halloween parties…

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The Sweetest Spots for Ice Cream Around Franklin

By Madison Sullivan | August 10, 2021

Trying to hold onto childhood memories is like attempting to keep a soft-serve swirl from dripping down the side of your cone on a scorching summer’s day. You pay attention…

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