Faith of Franklin
This walking tour explores Franklin’s first communities of faith, visiting several historic churches still standing.
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No matter what time of year you visit, there’s no shortage of things to do in Franklin! From annual street festivals to unforgettable music events, come experience the warmth of Franklin’s Southern hospitality for yourself.
This walking tour explores Franklin’s first communities of faith, visiting several historic churches still standing.
Enjoy our Autumn's Apple limited edition cocktail using our Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished with maple wood.
Select dates September 28 – October 28: Visit the pumpkin patch at this century-old farm, an essential Franklin fall tradition!
This drink celebrates a nod to Ben and highlights Stable Reserve's award winning gin. This citrus-forward, Plymouth-style spirit is distilled with fourteen organic botanicals.
An exhibit about the pioneer families of Williamson County.
Fork of the South will be offering a limited-edition Franklin Birthday Candle, Special 1929 interactive game with purchase incentive, a featured 1929 ice cream flavor, Signature Factory Soda and a signature Franklin soda to celebrate The Factory turning 95!
We will be sourcing the ingredients for the cocktail locally including making our own pecan simple syrup and adding our famous whiskey candied pecans for a topper
Williamson County Archives and Museum is proud to present Williamson 225: One County, Many Voices. This special exhibition features original Williamson County artifacts and records that highlight important stories from our community.
Williamson County Archives and Museum is excited to present: Williamson 225. One County. Many Voices. This new exhibition will debut in October, as part of our community wide celebration of the 225th anniversary of the founding of Franklin and Williamson County, TN. We are excited to display a new set of county records, artifacts, and […]
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s annual preservation symposium brings nationally known speakers to discuss the values and future of historic preservation. This one-day symposium will feature notable speakers, and a local panel discussing preserving historic homes and cemeteries and addressing advocacy areas in Williamson County along with the Heritage Foundation’s annual preservation awards. All […]
Franklin local Walter Green talk. Visitors can take a tour at Carnton and Carter House to learn about the Battle which changed the City forever, but Walter Green’s exploration reaches back before the battle to explore life in Franklin before and after the battles reached the doorsteps of this fairly new City. 1861-1866. The Citizens […]
A night with Robert Lee Hodge, an award-winning filmmaker, preservationist, and researcher. The event includes a film screening and Q&A with Mr. Hodge about the history and preservation of Franklin. Please check franklintheatre.com for ticket pricing info!
65 yrs after the City of Franklin was established, the November 30 1864 battle landed at the City’s doorstep and changed the City, and its citizens forever.
A night with Robert Lee Hodge, an award-winning filmmaker, preservation, and researcher. The event includes a film screening and Q&A with Mr. Hodge about the Battle of Franklin and preservation of the history.
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