
How to Have Your Best Day Ever at The New and Improved Factory at Franklin
READ MORE: How to Have Your Best Day Ever at The New and Improved Factory at FranklinOver the course of 95 years, The Factory at Franklin has seen its town through thick and thin. Originally constructed as the Dortch Stove Works in 1929, it survived the Great Depression […]

Check Out Some of Our Favorite New Restaurants, Cafés, and Shops in Franklin!
READ MORE: Check Out Some of Our Favorite New Restaurants, Cafés, and Shops in Franklin!Like the blossoms bursting across our landscape, a number of new businesses are springing up in Franklin and Williamson County. From restaurants to retailers and cultural destinations, these welcomed additions are already becoming part of our community fabric. In and around Franklin’s historic core, several landmark eateries have thrown open their doors to great success…

Make Your Way Downtown to Try These 6 Franklin Cocktail Spots
READ MORE: Make Your Way Downtown to Try These 6 Franklin Cocktail SpotsThe half-mile stretch that is downtown Franklin’s bustling Main Street is packed with every good thing imaginable: adorable shops, impressive restaurants that span fine dining and comfort food, friendly visitors, and, of course, plenty of local watering holes. We’ve come a long way when it comes to cocktail offerings over the years, evolving from a…

7 Delicious Ways to Have the Sweetest Holiday in Franklin
READ MORE: 7 Delicious Ways to Have the Sweetest Holiday in FranklinWe all know it’s a marshmallow world in the winter, which means we have every excuse to treat ourselves all season long. Despite our historical lack of snow during the holiday season, Williamson County still transforms into a winter wonderland, with millions of twinkling lights, festive decor, festivals and events, and, of course, seasonal menus…

The Ultimate Franklin Holiday Gift Guide: 14 Unique Ideas to Delight Everyone on Your List
READ MORE: The Ultimate Franklin Holiday Gift Guide: 14 Unique Ideas to Delight Everyone on Your ListThere’s not much that feels better than finding the perfect holiday gift for that special someone in your life – particularly since most of us spend way too much time searching for it! Lucky for you, we’re here to help eliminate at least some of the stress of gift selection this holiday season by showing…

5 Cozy Coffee Drinks That Will Make Your Fall Even More Delicious
READ MORE: 5 Cozy Coffee Drinks That Will Make Your Fall Even More DeliciousThe greatest time of year is finally here! As a cool breeze whisks the summer heat and humidity away for a few months, it’s time to swap your cold brew for a warm mug packed with all the best seasonal flavors. Coffee shops around the county become extra charming in the fall, serving up warm…

You’ll Love The Story Behind The Factory at Franklin’s New Carousel
READ MORE: You’ll Love The Story Behind The Factory at Franklin’s New CarouselKen Means has been carving his legacy for 30 years. Now, it’s about to come to life at The Factory at Franklin in the form of a carousel full of Means’ menagerie of animals, chiseled from wood and painted from his imagination. Means started his career as a truck driver, but art was what occupied his mind…

7 Franklin Strip Mall Restaurant Finds That Will Surprise & Delight You
READ MORE: 7 Franklin Strip Mall Restaurant Finds That Will Surprise & Delight YouWilliamson County is riddled with hidden gems, from stunning, tucked-away farms to historical landmarks, seemingly on every street corner. There’s much to discover county-wide, and we’re here to share a […]

Beat the Heat with These 6 Hot New Finds in Franklin
READ MORE: Beat the Heat with These 6 Hot New Finds in FranklinSummertime in Tennessee carries with it a special kind of nostalgia—spend nights catching lightning bugs with neighborhood friends, Saturdays strolling the farmers market in search of the perfect tomato, afternoons with friends racing to finish a melting ice cream cone, with the familiar smell of sunscreen and bug spray filling the air through it all. …

The 6 Best Ways to Soak Up Summer at Southall
READ MORE: The 6 Best Ways to Soak Up Summer at SouthallSouthall 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?). This summer will be Southall’s first, and I think…

Your Ultimate Sneak Peek of What’s New at The Factory at Franklin
READ MORE: Your Ultimate Sneak Peek of What’s New at The Factory at FranklinOne of Williamson County’s most beloved attractions is The Factory at Franklin, the former home of Dortch Stove Works (and subsequently Magic Chef and the Jamison Bedding Company). Built in 1929, the property has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, and while it’s no longer a working factory, it’s currently undergoing a…

Discover What’s New This Spring in Franklin
READ MORE: Discover What’s New This Spring in FranklinIn a community that values its history and likes its hills and hamlets just as they are, we’ve come to realize that new restaurants, boutiques, cultural offerings, and places to […]