It is another rainy day in Franklin, TN. And in Nashville, and Brentwood, and Columbia. What to do when it rains so much? We are all very tired of the excessive rain this year and have had some flooding. It is March and we are used to having some delightful weather by now. I am […]
The Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival, now on it’s third year, keeps growing and growing! It’s where great music, food, arts and crafts, and people all come together for a fun day! The Pilgrimage Festival is one of this year’s highlights in Franklin, Tennessee. It’s not only the amazing lineup of artists that locals and
In the fall of the year, when the princesses and ghouls come out to play, Franklin, TN has an event called the PumpkinFest. It is one of those delightful times when Main Street is closed, vendors sell their grilled food and expensive beer, and the people come out to show off their costumes – or
I have a friend who has committed to walking everyday. He is doing a great job of it and has lost some weight. He lives on a farm and shares pictures of the animals and barns as he goes out. Some days, though, it is downright cold here. It is not as snowy as the
When I say the words, “county fair”, what do you think of? Do you have memories of going to the state fair or a county fair in your town? Do you have memories of reading books about the whole community participating in the county fair? What images come to mind? Quilts, cotton candy, live music,
Good Question! Not so long ago, there were not a lot of places in Franklin to hear live music – despite the fact that we had lots of music people living in the area. I think the arrival of the Tin Roof 2 in Cool Springs was a bit of a game changer in that
As downtown Franklin, TN continues to grow in popularity as a place that people just like to go, the Art Scene on the first Friday night of the month is one of the most laid back, interesting and easy events to attend. There is art from local artists at many of the businesses in downtown
Well, it is April 17th. Several months have passed since the most interesting parts of winter, notably Christmas. It has been a long winter here as in most places in the country. Spring appears to have arrived, though we will see a sneak down in temps this weekend. The trees are blooming and the sweet
Everytime I go Downtown Franklin in the evening, I just feel happy. I don’t care if I am eating, drinking, walking, going to the movie – whatever. Even just driving through makes me smile. I love the feel of the lights on the poles and the warm lights coming from the businesses. It is
Downtown Franklin TN has a number of wonderful events during the year. One of them happens in December. It is called Dickens of a Christmas. It happens on Main Street. There are many wonderful folks dressed up like characters from Dickens famous Christmas Story about Ebeneezer Scrooge. Come and see Marley and Tiny Tim walking
Franklin has a number of terrific festivals. The Fourth of July celebration ranks among them. There are events for the whole family through the afternoon and evening, culminating with a beautiful Fireworks display you can see from many places. Come to downtown Franklin to enjoy Franklin on the Fourth! The evening’s entertainment is the Retro
It is Rodeo Time! And that means horses, cowboys, and parades! The Parade is May 14th , at 12 noon on Main Street, and the Rodeo dates are May 19-21. I grew up in Franklin, TN. I cannot recall how many parades I participated in – mostly with the marching band, but also with the
I had visited the Whole Foods in Green Hills and thought, “Wow, what a cool store!” Why I didn’t have expectations that our new Franklin TN Whole Foods would also be a cool store, I have no idea. But it is very cool! It is a fun and interesting shopping experience. My husband, Mark, and I
Friends, Have you ever been to the Main Street Festival in Franklin TN? It is a wonderful event! It is best when the sun shines, but there is adventure to be had at all times. It takes place all down Main Street and around the Square in Downtown Franklin TN. There are juried artists in
Franklin TN has been growing ever since I can remember and that goes back a way, to 1972 when we moved here. I guess the growth was slower in the 80’s. During my years in school, we only added 2 high schools – Page and Brentwood. Since then, there are now 8 with a plan for
The PumpkinFest is tomorrow! Franklin has a number of fun events in Downtown Franklin and the PumpkinFest is one of the best. Come out for music and the Kids Area. BBQ contest and Chili cookoff! Perfect weather on the way. Take a drive through Franklin TN and enjoy the leaves turning and falling. Go to
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