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How to Explore Franklin’s History in 3 Hours or 3 Days
Franklin is perhaps best known for its history. For more than 200 years, the town has preserved its historic homes and structures and uncovered the stories of its many fascinating citizens; today, visitors have many opportunities to learn about its past. Whether you have three hours to spend discovering Franklin’s history or three days, you’ve…
Middle Tennessee’s Wine Country: Explore & Sip at Arrington Vineyards
Imagine a picnic with some of your favorite people in the beautiful pastoral hills of Tennessee, complete with delicious wines, tasty finger foods, and live jazz playing in the background. It’s hard to beat an outing like this one, which is why Arrington Vineyards has been one of Middle Tennessee’s most popular destinations for tourists and locals…
7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Franklin
With a more limited selection of entertainment options these days, there’s literally never been a better time to enjoy the great outdoors — and in that department, Franklin has all you could ask for. Just beyond its borders, you’ll find lush, tree-covered hills, the meandering Harpeth and Little Harpeth Rivers, and picturesque countryside, making Williamson…
Franklin’s 7 Most Photographed Spots
We continue to look forward to the day when we can all travel again and visit our favorite places, but in the meantime, we love looking through the lens of our visitors at their favorite places around Franklin. Thousands of you have shared pictures on social media from your adventures around Franklin and we’ve rounded…
The Ultimate Guys Trip to Franklin
Let’s face it: finding the perfect location for a guys’ trip can be a challenge. One set might want to fish, another is into live music, and then inevitably, it’s the weekend of someone’s can’t-miss game. Others may be looking to soak up history, play a round of golf, or hit some hiking trails. You…
Even Locals Are Amazed by Franklin’s Surprising Native American History
Franklin 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 or not, we have evidence that humans inhabited our area as far back as 12,000 to 14,000 years ago. Williamson County has archaeological sites that…
The 10 Absolute Must-Do’s For Your First Franklin Visit
Whether you’re hoping to uncover American history, enjoy Southern comfort food, snap an Instagram-worthy photo, or shop ‘til you drop, Franklin has something to delight every type of traveler. With no shortage of things to do, it can seem daunting planning your first trip to the small town, but fear not, we’re here to help. …
Discover 12 Fun Things To Do With Young Kids in Franklin, TN
When it comes to family travel, every parent knows that if the kids aren’t happy, nobody’s happy! Fortunately, that’s not a concern in Franklin – From outdoor adventures to unique toy stores and unforgettable sweet treats, we have plenty to keep your littles happy, engaged, and thoroughly entertained. Here are some of our favorite things…
Make the Most of Half a Day in Franklin
Franklin is a town worth stopping for whether you have two hours to grab a bite to eat or five hours to explore. You’ll find a little bit of everything in our corner of the world, from myriad small businesses to adventures that fly you through the sky to the friendliest folks in the state (but…
These 8 Franklin Stories Should Be Books & Movies
Spend 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 like The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks, plenty of Franklin’s most famous — and infamous– residents still remain largely unknown. Here are a few of…