Franklin, TN – Downtown, Events, Shopping, Restaurants, Antiques, Living and Entertainment

Wednesday night kicked off the Junior League of Nashville’s ‘Tis the Season  Holiday Marketplace with Candy Cane Cocktails. The shopping extravaganza –> extravaganza will run Thursday, Nov. 20, – Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Rd.). ‘Tis the Season offers the best in holiday shopping while raising funds to support the […]

Friday, November 7 from 7-10pm the historic streets of downtown Franklin were filled with wine tasters.  More than 200 wines from around the world poured in 37 locations and more than 25 restaurants provided food at this year’s Wine Down Main Street.  Click here to see more pictures!

Thursday evening on November 7, 2008, was the preview party for the 3rd Annual Martin Masters Art Show. Guests of the preview party enjoyed wine provided by Cool Springs Wines and Spirits and tasty hors d’oeuvres. There was entertainment by the Nashville Jazz workshop. Thursday night guests had the oppurtunity to preview the art and […]

Monday night at the Factory at Franklin, Mercy Children’s Clinic celebrated its 9th birthday!  Mercy Children’s Clinic is a non-profit pediatric healthcare ministry located in Franklin, TN.  Mercy’s mission is to “reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing healthcare services to all children and support to their families”. Mercy Children’s Clinic is […]

On Saturday, November 1, 2008 in Westhaven the First Lady of Tennessee, Andrea Conte walked to raise money to provide services for victims of child abuse in Middle Tennessee.  According to Conte, “Walking for children who are the victims of abuse and their families is something we can do to raise awareness and to support […]

The 9th Annual Closer to Home Christmas show was on November 8 and 9,  at Green’s Grocery in Leipers Fork.   Performing were Two Grammy winning guitarists, Larry Carlton and Keb ‘Mo’!

This morning Main Street was lined with people, young and old, to watch the Veteran’s Day parade in Franklin. The parade was an enjoyable salute to all veterans including JROTCs and marching bands from area schools, local veterans, government officials, collectible cars and even a band from Williamson County’s “Sister County”, County Laois, Ireland.

Cool Springs Wines & Spirits presented the 3rd Annual Franklin Wine Festival in the Factory at Franklin.  Proceeds from this event will allow Big Brothers Big Sisters to reach more than 1,800 children in Middle Tennessee.  Check out the FranklinIs party pics, below!

Saturday at the Leiper’s Fork Chili Cook Off.

Friday evening, Jamison Hall at the Factory filled up with people of all ages to kick-off the 60th anniversary celebration of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club’s major fundraising event, the Franklin Rodeo. The rodeo is scheduled to take place May 14-16, 2009. In the meantime, celebrations have begun and Friday night was filled with music […]

Southern Exposure Magazine’s 3rd Annual Turning the Tables was Monday, Sept. 29 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m at the Boxwood Bistro in Franklin, TN.  Celebrities tended the bar, served food and entertained. Delicious food, a variety of beverages, great music and good cheer characterized the evening!  All proceeds from Turning the Tables will benefit […]

On Thursday, September 25, the Wine Down Main Street Vintner’s Tasting was hosted by Hallmark Volkswagen on Bakers Bridge Avenue in Cool Springs. Celebrating the release of its 20th vintage– the 1998– Opus One Winery held vertical tastings and gala events in both Tokyo and Hong Kong.  Now, Franklin, Tennessee has the distinction of holding […]

The New Hope Academy Duck Race was Saturday, September 20th at Pinkerton Park from 11:30 a.m. til 2:00 p.m.  Ducks splashed and raced down the Harpeth River as children watched from the pedestrian bridge.  Before and after the race, several booths were set up for children to play, do arts and crafts and eat delicious […]