Vacations are often a time for over-indulging and under-performing, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing! But some of us want to keep up our healthy habits even when away from home, and Franklin, Tennessee, is here to support you in this goal! Here, you’ll find a great balance of staying true to your fitness goals while also getting that little treat you deserve.
Healthy Eats
For most people, “Southern comfort” food comes to mind when they think of Franklin, and they wouldn’t necessarily be wrong. However, our city has a fantastic selection of restaurants for those who want to stay fit and healthy, ranging from farm-to-table to organic to vegetarian to juice bars, all while staying true to our Southern cuisine charm.
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Herban Market is an all-organic restaurant, bakery, market, and coffee bar founded in Franklin and open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This local legend serves a huge variety of made-from-scratch options, including burgers, salads, pizzas, and more, with fresh and organic ingredients and many gluten and dairy-free selections. Customers can also shop for groceries, sample olive oils, or try some of their delicious beer and wine from the bar. This place has it all and stays true to its passion that started in 2015: “to bring our community the best of the best in food, wine, and wellness”.
Sushi enthusiasts will love a guilt-free option in Healthy Sushi, locally owned and dedicated to the highest quality ingredients for the best taste and healthiest sushi option possible. And if you’re in town on a Saturday morning, the Franklin Farmer’s Market has a fantastic selection of fresh produce, baked goods, and local food truck favorites such as Califarmia, which offers healthy, mouth-watering burritos, rice bowls, and guacamole.
Exercise Experiences
Don’t let a vacation disrupt your exercise routine! Our city has a variety of ways to help you stay in shape. For exercise classes in a studio setting, Pilates Franklin, the Infared Room, D1 Training in Cool Springs, and Orange Theory Fitness Franklin are great options that offer daily classes of all kinds. If you practice yoga, we have several great options to check out, including New Moon Yoga Studio, Ground Floor Yoga & Wellbeing, or, if you’re feeling playful, Goat Yoga Nashville, located in Nolensville! If you’re a dancer or you’ve always wanted to try it out, The Hargest Academy of Performing Arts has several types of dance and gymnastics classes, including tumbling, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, and tap. Classes are available for enrollment or on a drop-in basis.
Outdoor Adventures
There’s no shortage of biking opportunities in Williamson County! Some of our favorite places to ride include the Brentwood Trail System for paved trail riding, Bowie Park for mountain biking, or the Natchez Trace Parkway, Del Rio Pike, and Big East Fork Road if you’re comfortable biking on main roads and want an incredibly scenic ride.
Hikers have several great trails to choose from in the area as well! The aforementioned Bowie Park and Nature Center has some great trails, but local gems such as Timberland Park, Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, Deerwood Arboretum, and Marcella Vivrette Smith Park collectively have dozens of miles of beautiful nature to hike and explore.
For those opting for a less strenuous option, Franklin is home to several public parks that you won’t want to miss. Local favorites include Pinkerton Park with its famous Tinkerbell Playground, Aspen Grove Park, Bicentennial Park, and the 61-acre Civil War battleground site at Winstead Hill Park.
Mindful Spaces
Rest, rejuvenation, and mindful living are crucial yet often overlooked aspects of healthy living, and Franklin has plenty of options to meet this need. If you are looking for a day to yourself at a spa, check out The Spa at Leiper’s Fork or The NOW Massage, both fantastic local options to escape the grind, relax and unwind. Or lounge in a salt cave and get a foot bath at Serenity Salt Caves!
For the bookworms among us, be sure to check out the lovely Landmark Booksellers. After you’ve grabbed your next read, head over to a sunny square or one of the local parks nearby and immerse yourself in nature and literature.
These are some of our favorite ways to stay active, healthy, and committed to fitness goals in our city. Follow and tag us on social media @visitfranklin and #visitfranklintn to stay up to date on all the happenings this season in Williamson County and find even more ways to spend your vacation here!
