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Refuel, Relax & Replenish Your Spirit at These Franklin Coffee Shops
No matter where you roam in Williamson County, you’ll find that the days of stale gas station coffee are over. Roasters and brewers dot the landscape, from our historic downtown to suburban outposts and rural villages, and most offer some unique food selections as well. Take Elroy Coffee Co. in Franklin, the Aussie-owned bean bistro with a…
Inspiring Women Owned Businesses in Franklin
Entertainment icon Dolly Parton… Suffragette Anne Dallas Dudley… Olympic legend Wilma Rudolph… Astronaut Dr. Margaret Rhea Seddon… Basketball pioneer Pat Head Summitt… what do all of these wildly accomplished and historic women have in common? They call(ed) Tennessee home. The year 2020 marks 100 years since the ratification of the 19th amendment to the Constitution,…
OneGenAway 2024 Spring Breakfast
The public is invited to OneGenAway’s 11th Annual Spring Breakfast fundraiser on Friday, April 19 at Liberty Hall in the Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd in Franklin. The breakfast buffet starts when the doors open at 6:15 a.m.; the program begins at 7 a.m. This year’s fundraising goal is $500,000. Sponsorship opportunities are available….
Franklin Rodeo
The annual Franklin Rodeo features today’s top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls as they compete on some of the best livestock in the PRCA. Events include: Bareback riding, Steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, pony hop, mutton bustling, calf scramble, barrel racing & bull riding. So grab your boots and hat and head…
6 Perfect Pairings for a Lovely Fall Day in Franklin
Fall and Franklin go together like peanut butter and jelly. Separately, they’re wonderful—but together, they’re a harmonious duo that bring joy to all. From the golden patchwork of foliage along the Natchez Trace to the ripening apples at Morning Glory Orchard, there are myriad fall activities across Williamson County to delight visitors and locals of all ages. And,…
7 Surprising Facts You’ll Learn on a Franklin Walking Tour!
There’s no better way to learn about downtown Franklin’s rich history than on a walking tour with Franklin on Foot’s Margie Thessin. She’s been showing off the city to visitors since 1997, and her tours are chock-full of fascinating details you won’t hear anywhere else. Here are just a few tidbits she shared with us…
The 10 Franklin Tours You Must Experience
Do you find yourself regularly reading commemorative markers? Pouring over articles about the history of the next stop on your itinerary? Asking an artist-in-residence if the rumors of the ghost in their gallery are true? (Maybe that one’s just me.) If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible to book…
The Haunting Experiences on a Franklin Ghost Tour
It’s no surprise a historic town like Franklin has an ample supply of supernatural stories, and you can learn all about them on Franklin on Foot’s popular Ghost Tour. The family-friendly walking tour covers Civil War spies, failed businessmen, soldiers, and socialites, all of whom frequent downtown Franklin’s homes and businesses — but tour operator Margie…
Guide to Franklin with Kids From Franklin Moms
One of the most important things I’ve learned while traveling with kids is that their most treasured vacation memories are often completely unexpected. They’ll forget everything about the famous museum we visit but rhapsodize months later about the fresh-baked cookies in the cafe we stopped at afterward. They’ll pose with bored and irritated faces at…
Your 10,000 Step Guide To Franklin
Getting your steps in couldn’t be easier with sights around every corner in Franklin, Tennessee. Whether you’re shopping around downtown, perusing boutique after boutique at the Factory, enjoying the natural beauty of Leiper’s Fork, or trekking the perimeter of Bowie Nature Park, pick and choose your 10,000-step journey to get a taste of Tennessee’s culture….