Franklin, TN Restaurants Downtown | Full Guide

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Bunganut Pig — An olde English pub and eatery, with live music six nights a week. Located 1/2 mile south of downtown Franklin on Columbia Avenue. Lunch and dinner. 1143 Columbia Ave. 615-794-4777

Chapman’s II — Modeled on Chapman’s Pie Wagon, which served lunch while parked on Franklin’s town square from 1922-47, Chapman’s II offers an updated menu including the Universe’s best Reuben, hamburgers, soup, salad and enchilladas. 114 E. Main Street, in the parking lot of Landmark Booksellers. 615-587-5354

The Coffee Shop at Second and Bridge — Independently-owned coffee shop, serving locally roasted 100% Fair Trade & Organic coffees from Bongo Java in Nashville and an extensive crepe menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. 144 2nd Ave., North, 615-465-6362

Cork and Cow — One of the family of renowned Franklin chef Jason McConnell’s restaurants, an intimate steakhouse in the heart of downtown Franklin. 403 Main St. 615-538-6021

55 South — Named for the interstate that runs between Memphis and New Orleans, with the Cajun cuisine to prove it. 403 Main St., 615-538-6001

Franklin Chop House — Located halfway between town and I-65 on Highway 96. You’ll enjoy American classics such as pot roast, meatloaf and pork chops, along with unique and interesting recipes for seafood and chicken entrees. 1101 Murfreesbor Rd. (Hwy 96), 615-591-7666

GRAYS on Main — Eclectic and traditional, GRAY’S menu reflects the best of the South in food, with a focus on locally and regionally sourced ingredients. 332 Main St., Franklin, TN 37064 615-435-3603

Franklin Mercantile Deli — Breakfast and lunch everyday except Sunday; dinner Thursday-Saturday. Our favorite deli in downtown Franklin. 100 4th Avenue N. 615-790-9730

Frothy Monkey –Just the recipe for the ideal dining experience: creative folks using local ingredients to prepare original dishes served in a cozy and approachable atmosphere. 125 5th ave south, 615-465-6279

IveyCake — You’ve never tasted a cupcake until you’ve tried an IveyCake. (Pssst…Carrie Underwood’s wedding cake was an IveyCake) 100 4th Avenue, N. 615-595-4353

JJ’s Wine Bar–Franklin’s first wine bar plus tapas such as seared scallops, antipasto plate and something called olive poke. After 4 p.m. over 21 only. 214 E. Main St., 615-942-5033

Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor — If you enjoy live music, friendly folks, exceptional service, fine food and outdoor or patio seating you will always have a good time at Kimbro’s. 214 S. Margin St., 615-599-2946

McCreary’s Irish Pub — A wide variety of menu items to tempt both Irish and Irish-American taste buds, as well as a unique selection of beers. Famous for 3 pour Guinness Imperial Pints, Fish and Chips and Guinness Stew. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 414 Main St., 591-3197

Mellow Mushroom — Great pizza, sandwiches, salads and a soup or two, beer and a full-service bar. Groovy vibe. Lunch and dinner. 317 Main St., 615-628-0181

Merridee’s Breadbasket — Bakery items to die for; soups, sandwiches, quiche, bakery goods for lunch. Breakfast and lunch every day except Sunday, dinner Thursday through Saturday. 110 4th Avenue S., 615-790-3755

Papa Boudreaux’s — Amazing Cajun comes to Franklin from Santa Fe (that’s Tennessee, not New Mexico) and before that, New Orleans. Po’ boys, crawfish ettoufee, gumbo, red beans, rice and sausage… bring a big appetite, you’ll need it. 328 Main St., 931-682-0040.

Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant — Where the main ingredients are Real Food, Real People and Real Atmosphere: more than just a place to enjoy a good meal. Live music. Salads, hamburgers, meat ‘n three, and the best dang prime rib anywhere! Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. 120 4th Avenue S., 615-794-5527

Puckett’s Boathouse — In the former location of the Boat Locker, and overlooking the scenic Harpeth River, part of the Puckett’s family of restaurants. Oysters are the main event with butterflied shrimp, spicy hamburgers and zesty salads. A full-service bar is in the old Gulf gas station. 94 E. Main Street.

Red Pony — Fine dining has come to Main Street. Edgy, innovative and worth every penny. Dinner only, reservations suggested. 408 Main St., 615-595-7669

Zolo’s — Contemporary Italian cuisine in a charming atmosphere. Dinner daily, lunch on weekends. 119 5th Avenue, N., 615-599-2901

Asheville’s Tupelo Honey Cafe to Open in Franklin, Tennessee

3:59 am | Thursday, Mar 26th

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ASHEVILLE, NC (March 25, 2015) – Asheville’s iconic downtown restaurant, Tupelo Honey Cafe, will open a new location in the Meridian Cool Springs community in Franklin, TN, just south of Nashville. Projected opening is fall of 2015.

Tupelo Honey Cafe serves creative, Southern-inspired fare that’s fresh and made-from-scratch. Selecting from 15 fresh vegetable sides, you can customize your meal with the restaurant’s Sunday Supper Plate with such choices as Buttermilk Fried Chicken or Pan-Seared Carolina Mountain Trout.

Small plates include such items as Tennessee Country Ham Wontons, Macaroni and Cheese with Blackened Shrimp and Herbed Lamb Meat Balls with a Tomato Curry Sauce. The restaurant’s signature Sweet Potato Pancake with Peach Butter is available all the time.

In addition to classic Southern entrees – such as Chef Brian’s Shrimp and Goat Cheese Grits and Nutty Fried Chicken with Milk Gravy — Tupelo Honey offers a signature brunch on Saturday and Sunday featuring their famous Queen Mary Bloody Mary and Fresh Orange Mimosas.

The restaurant has a full bar featuring 40 craft beer taps including local favorites from Yazoo Brewing, Tennessee Brew Works and Black Abbey Brewing Company. Local distillers – the restaurant’s signature cocktail will spotlight Prichard’s Distillery – will also be featured. All cocktails are made-from-scratch, using house-made mixers and syrups developed using only fresh ingredients.

The 7,000 square foot restaurant will seat approximately 150 inside with an additional 50 seats on the patio. The outside area will feature soft seating conducive to all sorts of gatherings – from intimate to convivial. The interior space includes an open kitchen and a full bar.

“We’ve been looking in Middle Tennessee for some time,” said Tupelo Honey Cafe CEO Steve Frabitore. “The Meridian Cool Springs development is the perfect spot for us.”

Meridian Cool Springs is a 60-acre mixed-use community including over 70,000 square feet of retail space as well as offices, restaurants and two hotels. The focus of the development is pedestrian friendly activity within its lush landscaping, offering sidewalks and public bocce courts as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tupelo Honey to Meridian Cool Springs” said Kristin Cales, marketing director for Boyle Investment Company which developed and manages Meridian Cool Springs. “Tupelo Honey’s presence will no doubt be met with great enthusiasm not only among our Meridian tenants and customers but all of Nashville as well, with their reputation for Southern comfort cuisine.”

Tupelo Honey Cafe opened in downtown Asheville, NC, in 2000. The restaurant now has a second Asheville location as well as locations in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Johnson City, TN; Greenville and Myrtle Beach, SC; and Charlotte and Raleigh, NC. New restaurants will open in Arlington and Virginia Beach, VA, also in 2015.

Individuals interested in employment at the Cool Springs location can apply on-line at www.tupelohoneycafe.com/careers The restaurant will employ approximately 140 people.

For more information, visit www.tupelohoneycafe.com

Saint Patrick’s Day

6:05 pm | Monday, Mar 16th

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Via Wikipedia:

Saint Patrick’s Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig; Ulster-Scots: Saunt Petherick’s Day)^[2] is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March. It commemorates Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints ofIreland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.^[1] It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially theChurch of Ireland),^[3] the Eastern Orthodox Church and Lutheran Church. Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official feast day in the early 17th century, and has gradually become a secular celebration of Irish culture in general.^[4]

The day is generally characterised by the attendance of church services,^[4]^[5] wearing of green attire (especially shamrocks),^[6] and the lifting of Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol,^[6]^[7]^[8]which is often proscribed during the rest of the season.^[4]^[6]^[7]^[8]

Saint Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland,^[9]Northern Ireland,^[10] Newfoundland and Labrador and in Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora, especially in places such as Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand, among others. Today, St. Patrick’s Day is probably the most widely celebrated saints day in the world.^[11]

Summer Activities

6:07 pm | Monday, Mar 9th

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Williamson County Parks and Recreation has released its 2015 Summer Activities Guide, full of information on over 250 camps for kids from 3 to 17! Highlights include art, science, technology, theatre, dance, sports and day camps, plus new options like Boredom Buster trips for ages 6 to 13 and JEAPS (Junior Excursion Adventure Programs) for adventurous 11 to 15 year olds. Camps will be offered at locations throughout the county. The complete guide is available at www.wcparksandrec.com. Here are some highlights:

General Summer Day Camp 2015 – This is a seven-week program, June 1 to July 17, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (no camp 7/3/15) for children 5 to 12 years of age. Two camp sites will be offered: Grassland and Nolensville Elementary Schools. On-line registration is April 20-24 at www.wcparksandrec.com. In-person registration is May 4-6 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. See the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com for more details.

Kid’s Art/Science/Technology and Theatre Camps – Registration is now open for Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s summer art, science, technology, Princess, Super Hero and theatre camps for kids. Camps will take place at: the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road; the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; the Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive in Spring Hill; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. To view a list of camps and registration information, go to the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Summer Sports Camps – Registration for all Williamson County Parks and Recreation summer sports camps begins April 26, 2015 on-line or at various facilities. Thirty-five camps will be offered in June, July and August for boys and girls ages 7 to 13. Camps include: volleyball, basketball, table tennis, tennis, soccer, all sports, performance, basketball skills and Tiny Tots soccer. For registration information, please go to the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Rhythm & Spirit Dance, Cheer & Tumbling Camps – Registration begins April 27 for Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s summer Rhythm & Spirit camps for kids. Camps include Disney Princess, Hip Hop and cheer/tumbling at: the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road; the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Drive; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Camp weeks: June 8-12 or July 13-17. To view a list, go to the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com.

JEAPS (Junior Excursion Adventure Programs) and Boredom Busters – JEAPS is for adventurous 11 to 15 year olds. There are nine trips to choose from, including canoeing, tubing, bowling, rappelling and a water park. Boredom Busters are day trips for ages 6 to 13, including the zoo, skating, laser tag and Sky Zone. Registration is now open for JEAPS and Boredom Busters. All trips leave from the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. To register, call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. To view a list of planned trips, go to the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Camp Will – Williamson County Parks and Recreation will conduct registration for Camp Will, our therapeutic summer day camp for Williamson County residents ages 6 to 23 with physical/intellectual disabilities, on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road. The camp will be held Monday through Friday, June 1 to July 17 (no camp July 3) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Pearre Creek Elementary School in Franklin. If your child has never attended Camp Will, please schedule a time for an assessment prior to April 10 by calling (615) 790-5719, ext. 2021. For more information, go to the Summer Activities Guide at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For more information about the facilities and programs of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Young Professionals Philanthropy

5:29 pm | Monday, Mar 9th

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Join us for a cup of coffee and an opportunity to give back alongside your fellow YPs through GroundsWELL Project.95. The Well Coffeehouse is encouraging each customer to purchase a cup of coffee and donate an extra 95 cents to go toward its next major water project in Nairobi, Kenya. The goal is to raise $38,000 to build 2-3 wells that will provide water for thousands of people.

Wednesday, March 18
5 pm – 7 pm
The Well Coffeehouse
690 Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood

WCAR offers Scholarships

5:25 pm | Monday, Mar 2nd

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The Williamson County Association of REALTORS® Good Works Foundation invites graduating seniors from Williamson County’s public high schools to apply for college scholarships in the amount of $5000. We ask that you share this scholarship information with a senior that you may know and encourage them to apply. Applications are available at any Williamson County public high school, on our website and at the WCAR office located at 1646 Westgate Circle, Suite 104, Brentwood, TN 37027. Click here to learn more.

The Cash Legacy

5:11 pm | Monday, Mar 2nd

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The Cash Legacy: A Musical Tribute to the Man in Black

Blurring the lines between musical theatre and concert experience, Studio Tenn’s all-new original production “The Cash Legacy: A Musical Salute to the Man in Black” presents the catalog of Johnny Cash like you’ve never heard it before. Following a musical revue format similar to Smokey Joe’s Café and Studio Tenn’s debut original, “The Hank Legacy,” this innovative production comprises an ensemble cast of singer-musicians re-imagining Cash’s hits through inventive arrangements that tap various musical genres. The stylistic diversity showcases the music’s remarkable—perhaps unexpected—relevance and versatility, making “The Cash Legacy” not merely a look back at what has been, but rather a look around at re-incarnations of a musical inheritance both reverent and rogue.

Venue Name: Studio Tenn

230 Franklin Rd
Franklin TN 37064

Date: March 5, 2015 – March 6, 2015

Time: Thu, Mar 5 7PM; Fri, Mar 6 7PM

Admission: Adult Level 1 $57.50, Adult Level 2 $42.75

Recurrence: Daily

Franklin Fire Department

4:28 pm | Monday, Mar 2nd

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WHAT

Create a video, 3 minutes or less, that illustrates the theme, “Where there is love, there are smoke alarms,” and highlights the Franklin Fire Department. For inspiration, please click HERE. For Official Contest Rules, please click HERE.

WHO MAY ENTER

Young people, ages 11 – 18, who live in Williamson County, Tennessee.

WIN!!! MORE THAN $1,000 IN GOPRO PRIZE PACKAGES!

Best Video Overall: GoPro Hero4 Silver camera and accessories prize package ($500 value)
Best Age Bracket Video, Ages 15 – 18: $200 GoPro camera
Best Age Bracket Video, Ages 11 – 14: $200 GoPro camera
People’s Choice Award: $130 GoPro camera

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission period: February 9, 2015 – March 31, 2015
People’s Choice Award voting: April 6, 2015 – April 15, 2015
Winners announced: On or around April 20, 2015

Official Contest Rules

Entry Form

Submit Video

Smoke Alarm Tips

Contest Graphics

Promotional Flyer

Mad Hatter Tea Party

4:17 pm | Monday, Mar 2nd

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The Easter Bunny is hopping into town for “The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites kids 10 and younger and their parents to enjoy tea and snacks at this indoor garden party followed by visits with the Easter Bunny. The Mad Hatter and Alice will also be on hand, provided by “Dreams Do Come True” parties. Remember to bring

Reservations are required for “The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” and space will be limited. Kids are $6 each, with parents and guardians admitted free. (Adults must attend with children.) To make a reservation, call the Franklin Recreation Complex at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. Sponsored by Unity Chiropractic, McDonald’s, Walgreens and Krispy Kreme.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For more information visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Franklin is Top Place to Live in Nation

9:50 pm | Tuesday, Feb 3rd

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Franklin TN

Franklin is a highly rated place to retire located in the center of Tennessee. The town is surprisingly affluent, one of the richest towns in the state. The New York TImes called it a “…southern gem hiding in the shadow of Nashville”. There is a 16 block historic district, cute stores and independent businesses, brick sidewalks, and nicely landscaped sidewalks. The extensively renovated 300 seat Franklin Theatre, an Art Deco marvel, is the pride of the town. The population has grown 58% since 2000 and now stands at over 66,000. It is home not only to local agricultural enterprises, but many corporations as well.

Prior to the Civil War Franklin was one of the more affluent places in the country. The battle of Franklin during the Civil War resulted in more than 10,000 casualties. After the war the area was devastated, but has come back strong in recent times. Franklin features a historic downtown with great antique shopping and dining. Corporate headquarters here include Nissan North America, Healthways, Inc. and Mars Petcare US. It is a short commute to Nashville. Photo of Main Street courtesy of Wikipedia and Ichabod.

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