Life + Culture

Eat, Post, Repeat

@franklinfoodz Is the Instagram Account Doing the Delicious Work So You Don't Have To Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by @franklinfoodz If you live in Franklin and you haven't already hit follow on @franklinfoodz, consider this your sign. The Instagram account run by a local husband and wife duo has become one of Middle Tennessee's trusted guides to the ever-expanding dining scene in our own backyard. It's a love letter to the restaurants that make Franklin such a remarkable place to...

Travel

Take the Backroads On A Treasure Hunt... With Snacks

How One Williamson County Farmstand Started a Nationwide Find Article by Athena West | Photography by Provided There are plenty of things worth getting out of the house for: a good cup of coffee, a great sale, maybe the promise of tacos. But for Amy Elrite, the perfect excuse to hit the country roads was a little more wholesome… and considerably more likely to come with fresh eggs. When Elrite opened The Pick-Up Spot Farmstand in Williamson County two years ago, she knew of only three other...

Education

A Quarter Century of Raising a Glass for a Cause

Wine Down Main Street celebrates 25 years of wine, food, music and community in downtown Franklin Article by Denise Carothers | Photography by Provided Some traditions are worth keeping, especially when they involve a glass of wine, a stroll down Main Street and a really good reason to celebrate. On Saturday, Nov. 7, Wine Down Main Street returns to historic downtown Franklin for its 25th anniversary, bringing together wine lovers, foodies, shoppers and philanthropists for what has become one...

Life + Culture

PumpkinFest Gets a Little Bigger—But the Heart of Franklin Stays the Same

Article by Maria O'Malley | Photography by Heritage Foundation of Williamson County & Credit to Kris Rae There are certain signs that fall has arrived in Franklin: crisp mornings, mums on front porches, pumpkins filling shop windows and that unmistakable energy building along Main Street. And then there’s PumpkinFest. For more than four decades, this beloved tradition has brought generations of families together in Historic Downtown Franklin. This year, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson...

Arts + Culture

Celebrating Dolly by Carrying Her Dream Forward

Article by Athena West | Photography by Provided In November 2017, Dolly Parton graced us with the incredible honor of sitting down with us for an interview. The topic? Her beloved Imagination Library. Her initiative reflects so much of what Dolly has always stood for: the power of a child’s imagination, the importance of literacy, and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to dream. We at  Franklin Lifestyle  thought about how we wanted to honor her, and we wanted our tribute to...

Food + Beverage

Sweet By Design 

Poppy & Peep Is One Of Nashville's Most Extraordinary Chocolate Experiences  Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Sierra Ruiz There is a small campus off the beaten path in Nashville where two chocolate-themed Airbnbs sit beside a 1,500-square-foot production kitchen, and where some of the most exquisitely hand-painted chocolates in the country are being made by a small team of people. It is, as founder Evane Stoner puts it, "destination chocolate." You have to really want to find it. And...

Food + Beverage

From Pop Star To Home Chef 

Pop Icon Tiffany Is Channeling a Lifetime of Travel, Family, And Food Into Her Most Personal Project Yet  Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Mossy Rock Creative; Samuel Allen Most people know Tiffany as the teenager who took over shopping malls, topped the charts, and became one of the defining pop voices of the 1980s. Fewer people know the Tiffany who grew up between two grandmothers' kitchens in East LA — one German, one Lebanese — learning that food is its own kind of love language...

Life + Culture

A Family Legacy Takes Root

A Fifth-generation Family Farm Finds New Purpose as Armistead Farm Takes Root in Franklin. Article by Karen Creason | Photography by Provided Since 1887, the Short family has farmed the land that will soon become home to Armistead Farm. Today, that family legacy is taking on new life as a nonprofit dedicated to connecting people with food, agriculture, education, and the land itself. Located on 48 acres, Armistead Farm will operate as a regenerative farm with educational programming within...

Food + Beverage

8 Best Spots To Grab A Beer In Franklin

Article by Kellie Walton for Visit Franklin | Photography by Courtesy of Visit Franklin Pubs, patios, breweries, and taprooms have come to define the beer scene in Franklin over the years. From long-standing staples to new spots alike, Williamson County knows how to deliver the perfect pour. Check out this mix of new and established lively spots to grab a brew! 1. Black Dog Pub & Music Lounge This newly opened pub-style watering hole has quickly captured the attention of locals. Set in a...

Local Services

The Field-to-Plate Vision of Coleen Janeway 

Article by Coleen Janeway | Photography by Provided In the quiet hours before dawn, when the dew still clings to the soil, Coleen Janeway is already listening to the land. As a Master Gardener, chef, and the guiding force behind Alchemy Greens, Janeway operates at the rare intersection of agronomy and culinary art. Her work is not about yielding a quick crop; it is a profound exercise in environmental stewardship and a lifelong devotion to everything sprouted, grown, and harvested. Janeway’s...