I'm writing this from an artist's perspective. I participated in this show years ago, and at one…read moretime it was truly excellent. Local residents showed up in droves and genuinely valued -- and purchased -- handmade work. I made five to $7000 twenty years ago. Unfortunately, the show has changed significantly. It now draws large crowds, many of whom appear to be bused in from outside the area. While attendance is high, sales are not. The loyal local audience seems to have been pushed out by the increased congestion, and many no longer attend. Equally disappointing is the noticeable decline in handmade goods. Walking the show this year, I spoke with several talented artists who shared that they struggled to cover even their basic expenses and do not plan to return. It's a real shame that the show has declined like it has. It used to be a beautiful show and Franklin is a nice town.

I paid almost $500 for a booth at Main Street Festival. They put my booth location on 4th street…read more We had a fraction of the traffic on main and there were food trucks on the corner of main & 4th with lines that blocked entrance to our booths. The quality of booths on main looked like flea market vendors. What a waste of time and money

My first visit to Franklin, TN was two summers ago, on July 4th. I happened to visit during an…read moreexcessive heat warning, which lasted nearly a week. Hibernation was key. I ended up taking in a movie at the AMC dine-in Thoroughbred 20. I had a wonderful time that I ended up exploring the city a bit afterward. I returned a few days later to spend almost an entire day here. The AMC had effective air-conditioning. It was special in that I could order food and have it delivered to my seat. The bacon chicken mac was excellent. It was fun having yummy mac while taking in a flick. I loved visiting this city that's south of Nashville. It felt suburban, similar to Markham. It had everything that I needed when it came to shopping and dining. I dined and grabbed takeout at these establishments: - Old Chicago - Culver's - Shake Shack I had wonderful experiences at all three eateries. I'd return to relive them. I remember hitting a Starbucks drive-thru. It had just closed, so I can't comment on how great this cafe is other than the man was apologetic and polite. This area also has all my favourite stores to spend my hard-earned money at: - Office Depot - Trader Joe's - TJ Maxx - Kohl's - Barnes and Noble I needed a day to hit all of them thoroughly. It was some much fun. The next time I'm in Nashville, I'll consider staying in Franklin. It's nice to be away from all the major tourist attractions after visiting them. (43)

Franklin is a great town, its clean and friendly. However, I experienced some terrible time with…read morerenting a place to live there i have been here 2 year's. The apartment complexes are able to go up on your rent for any reason. They came up with different reasons as an average person it is unaffordable to live there it is my opinion not to live here.

Went to Full Moon Pickin' Party for the first time last Saturday. Such an awesome time! Weather was…read moreperfect, and $25 for 4 hours of great music was a good deal. Free soda and water bottles as well. Will definitely be returning! Happily, Clayton Cohn

The music sounded nice. It may have been busier than usual but there was not enough food vendors…read morefor the amount of people attending, the lines for the food trucks was ridiculous. I am sure the long line of cars clogging Old Hickory Blvd is annoying to the people that live nearby, it took a while to park It is music, beer, food, field to sit at. $25 admission to this is too steep. With the bugs, the crowd, and the crazy lines for food, It wasnt worth it staying so we left after 15 minutes. Glad we didnt stick around for everyone leaving, the parking situation must be insane to leave. Maybe if the event was a bit more it would be worth the admission a but more. It seems like a missed opportunity to have arts and crafts vendors on site.

... it was a beautiful day in Tennessee ....we drove about 20 miles to Franklin... Very cute…read morearea... lot's of small businesses... and great restaurants... parking can be a challenge...

We took the tour tonight. Our tour guide Joe was fantastic. We have lived around the Franklin area…read moreand had no idea about some of the history downtown. He even provided photo evidence of some the happenings. Very entertaining tour, glad we did it. I would really recommend it on a cooler fall night.

As a lifelong area resident, I'm shocked I waited so long to visit Cheekwood! The incredible home…read moreand gardens are a great way to spend a day. From the beginning, the experience was wonderful. After leaving our car and scanning our tickets, there were multiple employees to direct us and answer any questions. We began by exploring the gardens. My personal favorite was the sculpture walk, with several different sculptures hidden around every corner. We then took a self-guided tour of the historic mansion. The mansion is decorated with items from the Cheek family collection, as well as donated items and rotating art exhibits. I particularly loved the wood paneled library and the small morning/dining room. Definitely the place to come if you want some design inspo! Be prepared to walk when you visit. We arrived around 10:30 on a weekend, and were directed to park in the overflow parking. The overflow lot requires a walk on gravel/rock with a slight incline. Although the site is huge, there are plenty of benches and three different restrooms. There are limited food options, but we were able to bring sandwiches and enjoy lunch in the water garden. When visiting, don't miss the iconic Wisteria Arbor or the stables!

Checkwood has stunning views and many photo-worthy spots. Went on a breezy Sunday where the sun was…read morebright and the winds a little high. I only attended the garden due to time since I had to be back on the road for home. I was able to walk 3/4 of the garden within 2 hours so I say there is much to see and admire. I was able to take photos with ease and I enjoyed that I wasn't the only one carrying a camera. 1 thing I didn't like is that the paid parking is on a steep hill and basically dirt. It was only $7 ($5 + $2 fee) but i would've hoped for something a bit better. So carry your good shoes in your hand.

I mean, this is the anti Bonnaroo scene. Think bougie, southern, monied, family-friendly tailgate…read moremeets a smooth lineup of really good music that closes promptly at curfew so as not to inflict local homeowners assn noise fines. It's comfy. The food is pricey and so good! There isn't ever a line at the Porta potty and you can spend as much as you want for amenities, access, VIP stuff or come in with a ticket wristband and enjoy the day fully. These ladies trade their loubitons (sp?) for fresh tie dye and hemp sandals or cowgirl boots and UNsensibke footwear lol. Vandy Greek folk, hipsters, roadies, serious food truck eats, and a veritable Bedouin tent shopping market with hate. SOOOO many hats lol. I love it, even with my eat-the-rich snark. In the right company, Pilgrimmage seems to be everything I thought it would in previous trips. Turns out not where, but who you're with that really matters. - Dave

First time at Pilgrimage and was so impressed! I think they have learned a lot over the past few…read moreyears about how to make this event enjoyable by all! 2 full days of music, as well as vendors(of all sorts: clothing, jewelry, art, etc), great food options and nice kids area too. I was worried it would be super crowded but the size of the crowd is not an issue. Nicely spread over the entire park so it's never feels claustrophobic. Easy to navigate from stage to stage and around the festival area. Plenty of water stations so you can refill your water bottle. Also plenty of spots to purchase other beverages and lines never unreasonably long. We were fortunate to attend the event with "veterans" who helped us navigate the logistics. #1 - Bring a water bottle! It is in September but it is usually still warm in TN and there are plenty of refill stations. You are not allowed to bring outside beverages in but they did seem to allow a bottle full of ice. #2 - Bring chairs(or blanket, depends on your preference). We brought our beach chairs and set them up in the Chair & Blanket section of one of the larger stages. That gave us a "home base" and we ventured to the other stages from there. #3 - Sunscreen. Again it is still pretty warm in TN in September and you will probably spend a lot of time in the sun. Hats are good too if you are a hat person. #4 - Dress comfortably, including shoes. The event is spread over the Harlinsdale farm area and if you want the full experience it will mean some walking, and you are walking on some gravel or dirt paths and lots of field areas. #5 - Don't overlook the smaller stages. The bigger stages host the bigger names but the smaller venues are lovely. Several of them are under tents or shade so that is a plus. Also the musicians you hear there are top notch too and you may be hearing a up 'n comer in the business! #6 - Most places take cards but having cash for some of these vendors can expedite check out if the wifi gets overloaded. There are plenty of great options in the food areas. (yes, multiple areas and food vendors around some of the larger stages too) Some nice shaded areas for eating and surely something for every taste. Incredible line up of talent. Different every year. Full of well know names with huge followings and plenty of newer faces that don't disappoint either. We were able to toggle between several of the stages and see a great variety of performances. Well done Pilgrimage! A great showcase!

West Meade waterfall was dry Sat, Jan 3, 2026. I'd say…read morethis is more of a drive-by water feature since it's at the end of a neighborhood cul-de-sac and feet from the road, which could be perfect for elderly or physically challenged while being treated to a Sunday drive, still go after heavy rain.

Ever heard of the West Meade Waterfall? It's a pretty cool waterfall in the heart of residential…read moreWest Meade. It's on a dead end street, so you can park, get out of your car, take a few pictures, and drive along on your way. It's now city property, but I'm guessing that a lot of locals still don't know it's here. I read in blog posts about it that you should definitely go after a rain or it might just have a trickle of water. We went after the historic rain this weekend, and it was a gorgeous fall. There's absolutely no hike to it - you basically park at its base - so you won't spend much time here. But it is something worth seeing if you're in the area! Check out this local urban falls after a rainy day!

My son and I enjoyed an early Dinner here last Thursday…read more We both really enjoyed our meal. The service was outstanding! It feels very modern yet cozy. I will definitely return!

Clean. Efficient. Staff was available when needed but not overbearing…read more Maybe it's lovely at night and weekends? I was there for lunch and there was one other table occupied. I ordered a flatbread and they killed it. Like overcooked. Dried out. Hard. I have broken my teeth before eating out before and i had to give up and just pick topping off with a fork. This place was highly recommended but i just wasn't impressed. Too many places serve pizza anymore. I'll pass on a second trip to this place.