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Free Franklin Fun: 14 Things To Do This Summer That Don’t Cost A Dime
Looking for ways to have summer fun without destroying your budget in the process? There are many fun, free things to do in Franklin each summer, whether you’re looking for family-friendly adventures or a romantic outdoor date idea. Here are some of our favorite free Franklin activities that every age can enjoy. Watch a Movie…
How to Beer Your Way Through Franklin: 7 Best Spots for a Cold One
Williamson County has long been known for the high-quality distilled spirits and wines produced here. And while it may not have been a completely legal production in decades past, it’s become an honest business in recent years. The Makers & Masters Trail can take you on a tour of it all, along with the breweries. Sometimes you…
A Jewel In Franklin: The History Of Harlinsdale Farm
“Enchanted.” That’s how Clay Harlin and Jimmy Hayes describe Harlinsdale Farm. If you ask the Franklin families who use Harlinsdale’s 200 acres as a park, picnic spot, walking trail, fishing hole, and dog playground—we’d describe it the same way. Rolling farmland, old trees, a picturesque pond, room to run around, a stately barn; it’s the…
15 Insta-worthy Spots in Franklin
One of the best parts of a trip is taking photos to remember your adventure and share! Franklin has no shortage of amazing photo opportunities, from incredible scenic views to memorable experiences you’ll want to relive for years to come. Check out 15 of our favorite spots to take photos around Franklin below, and don’t…
How to Have the Perfect Spring Break in Franklin
As the weather warms up and flowers blossom, Middle Tennessee really comes alive in the spring, making it an especially beautiful time to visit Franklin. Whether you live nearby or you’re traveling to the area for your family’s Spring Break vacation, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors here and keep children and…
The American History You Didn’t Know Was in the Heart of Franklin
Nearly every structure has a story to tell in downtown Franklin, and few are more fascinating than the ones belonging to the Historic Franklin Masonic Hall. The three-story Gothic Revival-style building was the tallest in Tennessee when constructed back in 1826. It’s been the headquarters of Hiram Lodge ever since, making it the oldest continually operating…
FRANKLIN AREA HOTELS OFFER DISCOUNTS TO TENNESSEE & NEIGHBORING STATE RESIDENTS
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Sixteen Franklin area hotels have announced discounted rates for Tennessee residents looking for a staycation, and 12 area hotels have discount packages available for residents of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Mississippi. All area hotel discount packages can be accessed through VisitFranklin.com and include hotels actively adhering to safety precautions detailed in the…
Farm Fresh in Franklin: Where to Find the Best Seasonal & Local Eats This Fall
Spindly snowcapped branches in winter, brilliant redbud blooms in spring, vibrant green foliage in summer—Middle Tennessee is a sight to behold year-round. But nothing quite compares to the views from your window as you wind along Franklin’s country roads in the fall. Changing leaves float down from rolling hillsides toward sprawling pastures, home to horses,…
Traveling to Franklin with your dog
Dogs aren’t just tolerated in Franklin—they’re welcomed. As a proud dog owner, my first thought on any trip away is how to best accommodate my pet. Does he need to be boarded, or can he come with me? Vacation is always better when you have every family member—even furry ones—with you. Groot is my three-year-old…
Ready for a Road Trip? 9 Can’t-Miss Stops Between Memphis & Franklin
As a born-and-raised Middle Tennessee guy, Franklin will always have the majority of my heart, but I spent my youth making the road trip to Memphis to visit family and then spent 10 years in West Tennessee. I went off to college for a four-year visit and stayed for 10! (I’m not the only one…