On November 30, 1864, Carnton was witness to one of the bloodiest battles of the entire Civil War. Everything the McGavock family ever knew was forever changed. Carnton was built in 1826 by former Nashville Mayor …

The Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile national scenic byway and National Park, closely follows the course of the ancient trace traveled for centuries by tradesmen and Native Americans from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee passing through …

Arrington Vineyards provides a wine country experience complete with award-winning wines, wine tastings in the rustic tasting lodge and “Music in the Vines” – free live music on the weekends – all set among the picturesque …

There’s a reason the heart of this storybook town has been designated a Great American Main Street and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located just 17 miles south of Nashville, Franklin is …

Built circa 1929, The historic Factory is a complex of 11 depression-era factory buildings that have been renovated into one of Tennessee’s most unique shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. Restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, one-of-a-kind retail …

In 1830, Fountain Branch Carter built a brick farmhouse just south of downtown Franklin for his small family. On November 30, 1864, the Battle of Franklin raged across the fields south of town, scarring the landscape, claiming …

Leiper’s Fork Distillery is honored to bring back a lost art and history to Williamson County – a county that has always put its history and heritage at the forefront. Because of this, Leiper’s Fork Distillery …

The Park at Harlinsdale is a 200-acre park that has been called the most significant historic farm associated with the modern Tennessee Walking Horse industry. The park is still under development, but activities include walking and …

Pass the Milk Duds. Share the memories. One step inside The Franklin Theatre and you’ll fall hard for the good old days. Locals refer to the 1937 art deco movie house and live music venue as …

Explore the Masters & Makers Trail that winds through the scenic beauty of the Williamson County countryside that bore witness to history and has produced the cherished traditions passed through the generations. Along the trail visit …

The Factory at Franklin is a local treasure and national landmark just a hop, skip, and jump from historic Main Street. First a little history lesson on the place, The Factory was once, as you might …

Blessed are the curious, for they will have adventures. The old quote rings true for anyone exploring a new community, but there are so many things to do in Franklin and Williamson County that it’s a …

Tucked away just miles from downtown Franklin is Mistletoe Farm, a charming alpaca farm that produces its own yarn and handmade products. The story of Mistletoe Farm and it’s owners’ journey to becoming alpaca farmers is fun …

You could easily spend an entire week exploring Franklin, Tennessee. The Great American Main Street, storied history, and live music alone could fill any itinerary, and those are just part of the reasons Franklin was named …

Mention Leiper’s Fork to a Tennessee native, and they’ll likely tell you to “Hush!” We like to think of this quaint little village unspoiled by urban sprawl or big city developers as our own special secret …

You’ve probably heard that you can find history around every corner here in Franklin, Tennessee. Don’t believe us? Then ask some of our fans! Here are 23 photos of 10 different locations that will make you …

As we all do our part and stay home, it doesn’t mean we can’t dream about those remarkable views in our favorite places. One of the best views in all of Franklin, and one of the …

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 …

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 …

There was a time when I believed that once my kids were teenagers, our family trips would be easier and more meaningful. As soon as they reached adolescence, I just knew they’d joyfully go to adult …