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7 Reasons To See Franklin in the Fall
Fall is a favorite time of the year for many people, myself included, for several reasons. For one, the stifling humidity of the summer months finally gives way to soft, fresh breezes. It also marks the perfect time for miles-long hikes, leisurely strolls down a historic Main Street, evenings around a fire pit, and of…
VISIT FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES 2021 AMBASSADOR PROGRAM DATES
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Visit Franklin Ambassador Program will return in 2021 with eight dates for in-person attendance, each of which falls on the second Tuesday of the month, April – December. The half-day training program, which educates people about the various tourism offerings available to visitors to Williamson County, is provided as a complimentary…
Choose Your Own Adventure: Summer Road Trip to Franklin, Tennessee Edition
Spinning your wheels trying to decide how to spend your day during a stop in Franklin? There’s a solution—or seven. That’s right. We’ve spun up seven sample itineraries sure to save your summer road trip, whether you’re traveling with your favorite foodie, your family, or that friend you can’t keep out of the forest. What…
The Ultimate Franklin Fall Bucket List
Franklin is certainly a sight to behold in the fall. The crisp weather, vibrant blue skies, autumn leaves, and harvest decorations make walking through the town feel as if you’ve stepped inside an autumn-themed Hallmark movie. Take a drive down the country roads outside Franklin and the red, orange, and gold-hued hills of Williamson County…
How to Find The Best Whiskey in Franklin
While some consider a glass of whiskey or whiskey-based cocktails appropriate all year round [raises hand], others like to wait until the leaves start turning and the weather gets a bit cooler before they trade in their lighter summer cocktails. Well, whether you are a seasonal whiskey fan, a seasoned connoisseur, or just intrigued by…
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….
The History, Restoration, and Resilience of the Carnton Garden
Justin Stelter describes the garden at Carnton as a long love affair. He tenderly cultivates the plants, appreciates the fruits of his labors, and above all, is always seeking to better understand the garden as a living, breathing entity. He has been meticulously restoring the property grounds and gardens for 17 years. And, this diamond…
VISIT FRANKLIN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM OPENS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Visit Franklin Ambassador Program will return in 2022 with three dates for in-person attendance open to the general public. Each class will take place the second Tuesday of the month, August – October. The half-day training program, which educates participants about the various tourism offerings available to visitors to Williamson County,…
The Story of Midnight Sun, Franklin’s Tennessee Walking Horse Grand Champion
One of Franklin’s most famous historical icons had four hooves and a swishy black tail. 80 years ago, in the summer heat of 1940, an all-black colt was born who would change the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry. You may know him now as Midnight Sun—but back then, he was little Joe Lewis Wilson. Joe Lewis…
Love Inspiring Ideas for A Perfect Franklin Date Night
We may be a small town, but Franklin, Tennessee, is the perfect place for grand romantic gestures. So, to inspire you to plan the date of your partner’s dreams, I’ve listed everything I’ve wanted to drag my boyfriend to (ahem, every adventure he’s just been dying to go on) and racked my brain for rom-com-worthy…