Whild visiting Franklin this weekend for a solo-trip, I made plans to visit the factory for the…read moreSaturday morning farmer's market. I knew they would have stores, restaurants, shops and local items galore; which is why I planned to visit. When I arrived around 9:30 on Saturday morning, it was raining a little bit, but not too bad. Parking was easy to find as they have a huge lot. My first stop was to see the vendors outside for the market and I spent a little bit of time looking at the booths. They had so many local items for sale including; honey, jam, cookies, flowers, arts/crafts, etc. After browsing the booths, I made a decision to purchase a small bouquet of flowers from one of the vendors. As I was walking around, I had so many people compliment the bouquet so I made sure to tell them where I got it! After the farmer's market visit, I walked around inside and found a spot to grab breakfast. After breakfast, I decided to visit the shops inside the factory and absolutely loved all of the cool items for sale! They had so many great spots for home decor and the clothing boutiques were also a huge hit! There were people everywhere on a Saturday morning and I could tell that this was probably a typical Saturday for everyone. I enjoyed the browsing and even took time to take a photo of myself in the rocking chair! Well, I actually asked for a woman with her young daughter to take the photo and they did without hesitation. I really did have a nice time visiting the factory and already plan to visit again when I return in a few months.

Visited The Factory at Franklin recently, and it's amazing to see how much it has changed over the…read morelast couple of years. When I first came about two years ago, it was still in its early stages with construction going on and shops just starting to open. Now, it's completely transformed. The entire place feels beautifully renovated, with a huge variety of restaurants and shops all under one roof. It has become a great spot to walk around, explore, and spend time. I checked out several places during my visit, including Two Hands, Hattie B's, Five Daughters Bakery, and a coffee shop, and the overall experience was fantastic. It's now a great place to hang out, whether you're going for food, shopping, or just to explore. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to!

I went to the Sound Kitchen for a work event and was impressed. We did a team building event where…read morelocal semi-famous singer/songwriters led groups in creating their own satirical song to perform in front of the rest of our work group. After a private session with one of the singer/songwriters we ate and listened to a short low key concert by the artists. Very good, talented multi-fasitated professionals. Long story short - it was fun, and did I mention the in-house food was nice southern-comfort!

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Now that my ears have stopped ringing I'd like to get down to writing a review of this really great…read morevenue and the pre-Valentine event we attended. This well-preserved historic setting is a "gracious host" for such special events. Yet I must say at the outset that an otherwise beautiful evening of skillfully prepared food paired with exceptionally fine wines was tarnished somewhat by the actual venue itself. The stark, undecorated bare brick walls served to act as reverberating amplifiers of the happy, albeit slightly raucous crowd of 64 diners. For me, the din of diners' conversations, punctuated by squeals and cackles of laughter simply stifled any polite conversation save for that with the dinner guest on my immediate right. (I was at the end of a table so there was no one on my immediate left.) And to converse with the normally delightful friend seated across from me, I had to either lean well into the middle of the table or shout, neither option conducive to pleasant communication. The noise was simply, bluntly, brutally unpleasant. But enough of the negative. Awful acoustics aside, dinner was absolutely delightful, de-lovely, delicious. We were invited to sip a bit and mingle a while for an hour before dinner was served. During that time we enjoyed a light, barely effervescent Sofia Sparkling Blanc de Blanc while deftly nibbling on dutifully delicate Honey Lavender Goat Cheese Tartlets topped with Paddlefish Caviar. The caviar added just a hint of flavor and texture to the mini slightly tart tartlets. First Course: Herb Crusted Sea Scallops, fork-tender but slightly over-blackened for my tastes. The accompanying Cauliflower Puree was über creamy and smooth, while the Toasted Pine Nuts, Currants, and Chile Oil provided lovely counterpoints in texture and taste. Noticeably absent was the "Shitake Bacon", but although I searched for it via my palate, it was nowhere to be found on this plate. The accompanying Sofia Chardonnay was (just as the Coppola vintners describe it) delicate, light, only slightly acidic (I personally didn't pick up on this) and a perfect accompaniment. Second Course: Seared Corvina on a bed of lovely, nutty, rust-colored Bhutanese Red Rice. The fish had a crisp sear but, depending on how thick your portion was, the fish came across as cooked too dry to slightly moist. (My dinner guests compared and contrasted their portions of this mild-flavored fish, the moist portions being the better.) Coconut Milk, citrusy-acidic Lime, pungent Ginger, and Cilantro combined to give this dish a nice finish. The paired Director's Cut Savignon Blanc was fine for this course. Third Course: Braised Beef Short Ribs and Morel Mushroom Sauce plus Apple and Fennel Salad proved the least favorite of the night. The beef was wonderfully tender and smoky, but didn't pack the punch the aroma suggested. The Morels - one of my all time favorite fungi - were slightly salty and could have been the main part of this course for my tastes. The crisp fennel and thinly sliced apple salad went well with a rather mysterious Lost Colony Red Blend. Again, this didn't have the body I would suggest for this heavy a course. Fourth Course: Vanilla Mascarpone Cream (yum-yum-yummy) and Almond Granola Tuile (slightly inconsistent because it was more mushy than crisp, perhaps since I was the last person served out of the 64) came with a "meh" Spiced Wine Poached Pear. Least favorite of the courses tonight, this was paired with a rare - usually served only at the winery - Late Harvest Semillion. If you get a chance to attend one of these dinners...grab it! It might not be perfect, but it made for a near perfect Valentine Dinner for us. (Just glad my taste buds aren't connected to my taste buds and thus not adversely affected by the cacophony.)

Beautiful Event Venue!…read more I have a chef crush on the owner Jason McConnell. He has three restaurants in addition to this event house and everything he cooks is fantastically delicious. Tonight the McConnell House hosted Food Truck Fight night. I'm a sucker for gourmet food coming out of a truck. There were several food trucks parked behind the house. The plan was to look at all the truck's menus and then choose carefully. It can be so difficult to choose just one so you may have to try food from several. Each truck has a number that you can text to vote for them. Just in case great food isn't enough for a great time there is also a dj playing party music. The only thing missing was our camping chairs. Since I discovered this event occurs every third Thursday of the month we will return with our chairs next month and plan to stay longer.

Great venue! This is a beautiful and historic theater, and the staff is always incredibly friendly…read moreand helpful. Because the theater is relatively small, there really isn't a bad seat in the house. They have some basic snacks and drinks, including a good selection of beer and wine. We try to make a point of keeping track of what shows and movies are coming to the Franklin Theatre, as it is always great to have an excuse to visit this great theater!

Still one of my favorite places to catch a musical act. They also show Holiday movies around…read moreChristmas and other films throughout the year. A true asset to the community.

Typically a great place to watch an NFL game, but came in to watch my team and was told the manager…read moresays they only show 4 games at a time. Never heard of that. I was among 10-15 patrons in the bar. Thankfully the place across the street doesn't go by that rule. Disappointing.

Had the good pleasure of meeting Craig the bartender who made me a classic whiskey sour with the…read morecare and attention I've rarely witnessed. Seriously one of the best drinks I've had in Tennessee... only to be outdone by the following creation of a smoky old fashion. Holy crap, not sure if watching it being made was more fun than drinking his libation of love.

We live visiting various lodges and sharing stories with our Elk family. This lodge #72 was…read moredefinitely in our top 5 as a memorable stop. From welcoming smile as we entered the lodge doors to the beautiful scenery inside the bar area and grounds. We spent about 2.5 hours talking with Laurie. A former CA resident herself, told about the lodge and its history. We enjoyed our time in Franklin and warmest welcomes from everyone. Thank you for the pin to wear and share with our Elks at home. I would recommend this lodge for any occasion or stop by if you're a member We will be back! Thanks again fir a great afternoon with you guys!

Great lodge, great people! As a fellow Elk, always welcomed with open arms! Look forward to…read morecoming back in October!

We have been members for years and absolutely love the club and the staff. Too many Cali…read moretransplants since the pandemic tho. Seriously, if you are from the west coast go join Westhaven or the Groves . . . you will fit in better there . . . very douchy, just like home.

Worst place I have ever golfed. Never ending noise. Constant construction and ground maintenance…read moreequipment running every day almost all day. I have been told sometimes they start at 5:30/6 AM even though there's a noise ordinance in Franklin.

[July 2025] I stayed at this hotel during my Nashville stay and was immediately blown away by the…read moresmokey mountain painting on my bedroom wall. Despite being tucked away in an offshoot city near Nashville, I was pleasantly surprised by how relaxing my stay was. I stayed alone and felt safe. I also got to swim and play in the pool mostly by myself until a bunch of moody teenagers came down.

This hotel is centrally located. The hotel is super nice, rooms are well appointed. The lounge for…read moreelite guests is one of the nicest I've been to. I highly recommend..