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Your Complete Guide to Franklin, Tennessee’s Main Street Festival
READ MORE: Your Complete Guide to Franklin, Tennessee’s Main Street FestivalFranklin’s annual Main Street Festival is one of my favorite childhood memories—walking the street lined with eclectic vendors, snacking on funnel cakes, playing carnival games for hours, and the nostalgic list goes on. Returning for its 39th year this April, the festival has only grown in popularity since its inception, now attracting more than 120,000 visitors annually.…
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12 Can’t Miss Breakfast Spots in Franklin
READ MORE: 12 Can’t Miss Breakfast Spots in FranklinA great day in Franklin begins with a delicious breakfast — and whether you’re looking for traditional southern favorites like biscuits with ham and gravy or lighter, more modern fare, this town’s got it all. Here are a few of our favorite spots in and around Franklin to grab breakfast or brunch. Biscuit Love Consider Biscuit…
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Perenn Bakery: A Look at the Must-Visit, All-Day Café in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: Perenn Bakery: A Look at the Must-Visit, All-Day Café in Franklin, TennesseeThe past year has been a whirlwind for Tyler and Aubrey O’Laskey, the married team behind the rapidly growing Perenn group of bakeries and restaurants. With five locations already operating in Nevada, […]
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Five Best Pubs to Kick Back at in Franklin, Tennessee
READ MORE: Five Best Pubs to Kick Back at in Franklin, TennesseeBring to mind your ideal evening hangout spot. You know the one (no, not your couch). The one kid-you saw your 25-year-old self haunting every day after work. The one you try to find when you’re on vacation so you can live like a local. A space where regulars gather along a varnished bar, tearing…
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Festive Franklin Finds: Where to Find the Best Local Holiday Gifts
READ MORE: Festive Franklin Finds: Where to Find the Best Local Holiday GiftsThe holidays are right around the corner! And while there’s much to celebrate, it’s easy to let the stress of one thing get in the way of being merry and […]
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Now You Can Enjoy Southall’s Luxury Without an Overnight Stay
READ MORE: Now You Can Enjoy Southall’s Luxury Without an Overnight StaySouthall 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?). In years past, most experiences have been limited to resort…
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10 Franklin Bakeries Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
READ MORE: 10 Franklin Bakeries Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Sweet ToothWhen you think of baking in Williamson County, you tend to think biscuits. Many versions have attracted acclaim, but the Loveless Cafe—located in the shadow of the entry to the Natchez Trace Parkway—has been recognized around the world for some of the very best biscuits since 1951. But our bakery bounty runs much deeper, with landmarks old…
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Taco ’Bout Tasty: 10 of Our Favorite Franklin Taco Joints
READ MORE: Taco ’Bout Tasty: 10 of Our Favorite Franklin Taco JointsYears ago, we rounded up an impressive collection of Franklin’s best tacos, both traditional (beef and chicken) and a little out there (Nashville hot chicken, Korean cauliflower). We’re thrilled to […]
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Franklin’s New Historic Home Tour Reveals Harlinsdale Park’s Fascinating History
READ MORE: Franklin’s New Historic Home Tour Reveals Harlinsdale Park’s Fascinating HistoryIf you’ve spent any time in Franklin, you’ve probably taken a stroll through the beautiful fields of the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, admired its white fences and historic barns, and […]
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Slow Down in Franklin: How to Find Peace & Quiet on Your Next Southern Escape
READ MORE: Slow Down in Franklin: How to Find Peace & Quiet on Your Next Southern EscapeGone are the days of jam-packed itineraries in a bustling city, staying out until the wee hours of the morning in the name of doing it all. Instead, many travelers are opting to use their coveted vacation days to earn some much-needed R&R, bringing the “slow travel” trend to the forefront in recent years. Hotels…
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This Powerful, Immersive Exhibit Inside The Factory at Franklin is Definitely Worth Visiting
READ MORE: This Powerful, Immersive Exhibit Inside The Factory at Franklin is Definitely Worth VisitingThe newly renovated Factory at Franklin has more to offer than unique shops, stand-out restaurants, and live entertainment: It’s now home to one of the most moving and meaningful experiences in Middle Tennessee. The Experience Lab by charity: water is a state-of-the-art, multi-sensory exhibit that helps visitors understand what life is like for the 703 million people…
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Kick Back at These 6 Action-Packed Spots for Fun & Games in Franklin
READ MORE: Kick Back at These 6 Action-Packed Spots for Fun & Games in FranklinHave you ever experienced Tennessee in the summer? Beautiful blooms and lush gardens greet the sunrise and twinkling lightning bugs fill fields as the sun goes down. But everything in […]