What a charming hidden gem! The Steel Pony is an adorable vintage horse trailer transformed into a…read moredelightful coffee stand, right in the heart of Leiper's Fork. From the moment you pull up, it's pure country charm -- the rustic copper-toned trailer with its cute wreaths, string lights, and "The Steel Pony" signage instantly makes you smile. It feels like stepping into a storybook scene surrounded by beautiful farmland. The menu is fantastic! We grabbed some delicious coffee drinks that were perfectly crafted and full of rich flavor. They also offer specialized lemonades and other refreshing, sweet soda options that are perfect for a warm day. Everything tasted fresh and high-quality -- you can tell they take pride in what they serve. The service was just as wonderful. A sweet teenage girl helped us with the friendliest smile and great recommendations. She made the whole experience feel warm and welcoming, like visiting a neighbor rather than just grabbing a drink. After ordering, we settled into the relaxing chairs nearby, sipped our drinks, and just soaked in the peaceful views of the rolling fields and greenery. It's the perfect spot to unwind, chat, or simply enjoy a quiet moment in nature. If you're anywhere near Leiper's Fork, do yourself a favor and stop by The Steel Pony. Unique, delicious, and utterly charming -- we'll definitely be back! Highly recommend for coffee lovers and anyone looking for a lovely little escape.

If I could have The Steel Pony outside my store everyday, I would! Their service, drinks, and…read morehospitality is the best around. I highly recommend booking The Steel Pony for all of your events. Your guests will love it!

Jay, and Jay's Chicago... is simply top notch. Food is great, service is great, zero complaints…read more As a gal who lived in Chicago for 9 years I miss a good Chicago dog or Polish or Italian Beef once in a while. Not only does Jay deliver awesome Chicago food but he is just the kindest person and I can literally taste his love of Chicago in it! We have hired him a few times for work events, and will continue to do so because they rock. This past week they were running a few minutes late, because they got a flat on one of the food truck tires. Didn't stop him from arriving in plenty of time to make lots of employees happy with full bellies. Thanks Jay!

Great food! Reminds me of being back home in Chicago! Do yourself a favor and grab a hot dog from…read morethis fabulous food truck!

This is a solid purveyor of barbecue that's worthy of attention in a metropolitan area filled with…read moreexceptional BBQ! The pulled pork sandwich is very good with tender pork and a great homemade sauce. The Cajun fries are fantastic, tender and slightly crispy shoestrings with just the right amount of spice. I highly recommend Music City Brisket!

Phenomenal brisket taco and fries! I just gobbled up that taco like there was no tomorrow! Someone…read moreneeds to turn the food truck into an official store front with 10 locations! They have corn and vegetarian options too.

Stopped into Hogwood BBQ in Franklin for dinner after a long, exhausting day and it absolutely hit…read morethe spot. I went with the Hogwood Sampler which comes with chicken, sausage, ribs, brisket, and pulled pork, plus mac-n-cheese on the side. All in it was $27.89 plus tax, which feels like pretty fair market value for the amount and quality of food you're getting. The food itself was incredible. Way too many barbecue places lean way too hard on sauce to do the heavy lifting. That is not the case here. Every single meat had deep, legit smoky flavor on its own and honestly didn't even need sauce. That said, the sauces were also excellent. The Alabama white paired perfectly with the chicken, and the spicy tomato-based red sauce had a great kick without overpowering anything. Drink selection was another pleasant surprise. They've got Coke products and Tractor Organic Beverages. I mixed their unsweet tea with the Tractor mango and made myself a mango tea that worked way better than it had any right to. If I had to nitpick, the side selection is a little limited for my personal taste. I'm always hoping for fries or hush puppies, though to be fair that's not uncommon for BBQ joints around here. I also ran into a sticky spot on the table that clearly hadn't been fully wiped down from a previous guest. That said, the food was good enough that it still lands as a five-star experience for me. Hogwood BBQ is an excellent choice if you're looking for seriously good barbecue in Franklin.

Wanted to love. Hoped I'd love it. I didn't love it. Actually, I didn't even like it…read more Went in hungry around 2:00. It's a counter service joint; you walk up, order, and then someone runs the food to your table. First off, they asked for a point of service tip; that bugs me when I'm ordering my own food at the counter and fetching my own drinks. The menu is fairly standard for a southern BBA joint; brisket, pulled pork, ribs, turkey, chicken. I am generally suspicious of any place that offers chopped brisket. Brisket is meant to be sliced and enjoyed as a slab of meat, not as a pile of hash. So, the chopped brisket sandwich was out for me. I asked if the brisket platter would be served as slices, and they assured me it was, so I ordered brisket with two sides. They recommended the beans and the Mac 'n cheese, so that's what I went with. They also asked me if I wanted the meat lean, marbled, or half and half; I took that as a good sign, and asked for marbled. They food came out in about 5 mins; just enough time for me to head to the soda fountain and fill my own cup. Maybe they should tip me? On the plus side, the portions were pretty large. I'm guessing that the served at least 6-8 ounces of brisket, and the individual sides were pretty large as well. On the other hand, whoever sliced the brisket simply didn't know what they were doing. They sliced it WITH the grain, producing slices full of stringy meat. Stringy meat that was hard to cut with the plastic cutlery provided. I find it hard to believe that anyone who regularly serves BBQ brisket doesn't know to cut the meat against the grain. The meat appeared to feature a nice bark; however, on further exploration, a) the bark was so tough that it couldn't be cut as all with the plastic cutlery, and b) when I tore into it with my fingers and ate a piece, it had no taste. Not even a basic Texas salt and pepper rub could be detected. A large portion of tasteless, poorly cut meat does no one any favors. The beans were a little underdone; IMHO, that's far better than mushy, overcooked beans. However, they, too, had no flavor. No spice, nada. The mac and cheese was shells in a white cheese sauce. Strike 3; zero flavor for the sauce. I don't know how you can make cheese sauce without flavor, but they managed to do so. I have never, ever thrown as much food away at a a BBQ joint than I did today. What a shame. Not recommended, not even a little bit. Try Martin's or Edley's; if you prefer a chain, Mission BBQ will do you much better than Hogwood.

Great create-your-own pasta. Fresh ingredients and good portions. Many options for everyone…read more Trailer is clean and nice looking. The aromas coming out of it are wonderful! Service is reasonable, considering how many people they serve out of the small trailer.

I had a 40th/Halloween/gender reveal party in October and was told about Nicholas from a post I…read moremade on FB. I reached out and he was very timely and thorough with his responses. I told him exactly what I was hoping for which he promised he could deliver. He made homemade cheese raviol, antipasto salad with a housemade red wine vinaigrette, and home made garlic bread. Of our multiple food stations, it was his food that cleared out first! Nicholas was here when he said he would be, he assisted with set up and couldn't have been a kinder soul. Overall, if you're looking for quality Italian food from a quality family, this is the way to go! Thank you so much for making our extra special event even better with your extra special food! Everyone was raving about it. I wish I took photos of it!