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5 Fun Franklin Activities That Make Spring Special
READ MORE: 5 Fun Franklin Activities That Make Spring SpecialWhen the birds start chirping and the flowers bloom in Franklin, Tennessee, there’s a palpable energy shift county-wide. Our small-town suburban setting could’ve been the inspiration for those idyllic springtime […]
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How Franklin is Changing the Way Civil War History is Shared in the South
READ MORE: How Franklin is Changing the Way Civil War History is Shared in the SouthFor decades, thousands of visitors have made the pilgrimage to Franklin to learn more about the city’s Civil War history. On guided tours, they’ve learned of the bloody Battle of Franklin, […]
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This Historic Renovation Reveals Fascinating New Details about the Battle of Franklin
READ MORE: This Historic Renovation Reveals Fascinating New Details about the Battle of FranklinSixty-four yards. That is the distance from the back window of the historic Carter Farm Office to the main line of Federal troops during the calamitous Battle of Franklin on […]
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Treat Yourself to Luxury with a Decadent Day at These Franklin Spas
READ MORE: Treat Yourself to Luxury with a Decadent Day at These Franklin SpasIf you’ve tackled your spring cleaning, filed your taxes, and are preparing for summer break, chances are you could use a “treat yourself” day filled with some rest & relaxation. […]
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Even Locals Are Amazed by Franklin’s Surprising Native American History
READ MORE: Even Locals Are Amazed by Franklin’s Surprising Native American HistoryFranklin is well-known as one of Tennessee’s most historic towns, but what you may not know is that its history goes back much farther than the Civil War. Believe it […]
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Living History: The Legacy of the Battle of Franklin, Then and Now
READ MORE: Living History: The Legacy of the Battle of Franklin, Then and NowThe 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
READ MORE: The Story of Franklin, Tennessee’s March to Freedom StatueFor 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
READ MORE: These 8 Franklin Stories Should Be Books & MoviesSpend 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
READ MORE: The American History You Didn’t Know Was in the Heart of FranklinNearly 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
READ MORE: Make Your Next Meeting Unforgettable In FranklinYou’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
READ MORE: The Unique Architecture of Historic Franklin You Must SeeHistory 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
READ MORE: The telling of “The Fuller Story” in FranklinThree 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 […]