{"id":13527,"date":"2023-05-15T17:22:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T23:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/?p=13527"},"modified":"2025-01-10T11:03:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T17:03:29","slug":"this-spring-experience-the-best-of-spring-hill-tennessee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/this-spring-experience-the-best-of-spring-hill-tennessee\/","title":{"rendered":"This Spring, Experience the Best of Spring Hill, Tennessee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A scenic drive down Highway 31 will lead you right to Williamson County&#8217;s southernmost city, a scenic spot that has rapidly become a destination for food, history, and family-friendly fun. Spring Hill first saw its boom when the Saturn manufacturing plant opened in 1990. While it now produces GM vehicles, the city has flourished into one of the area&#8217;s most desirable destinations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re planning a visit or a move, we&#8217;ve rounded up the top things to see, eat, and do in Spring Hill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.coschedule.com\/apx\/dam\/da\/113149571\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>History can be found all across the city of Spring Hill, thanks in part to its role in the American Civil War. Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/history\/rippa-villa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rippa Villa<\/a>, a historic home built in the 1850s on a 98-acre property. During the Franklin campaign of the Civil War, both Union and Confederate soldiers used the home as their headquarters at different times, and it&#8217;s now preserved for visitors to learn more about the conflict and explore the grounds. The property is managed by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/history\/battle-of-franklin-trust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Battle of Franklin Trust<\/a>, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the area&#8217;s role in the battle that oversees the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/history\/carnton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/history\/carnton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnton<\/a>&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/history\/carter-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/history\/carter-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carter House<\/a> properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.coschedule.com\/apx\/dam\/da\/113149578\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After your history lesson, head outdoors for a round at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/venues\/towhee-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Towhee Golf Club<\/a>, an 18-hole course designed by Arnold Palmer. The course itself is stunning, and there&#8217;s also a clubhouse and Birdsong Social, its signature restaurant, that are perfect for gathering. Keep the adventure at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.joyfullarcade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joyfull Arcade<\/a>, a nostalgia-inducing destination for games ranging from the latest and greatest to time-honored classics. Or, work on your axe throwing game at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/faxonax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faxon&#8217;s Hatchet House Axes &amp; Ales<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more ideas and information, pay a visit to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencespringhill.com\/copy-of-historic-spring-hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencespringhill.com\/copy-of-historic-spring-hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spring Hill Welcome Center<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.coschedule.com\/apx\/dam\/da\/113149613\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decadent Dining<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Williamson County boasts an impressive culinary scene, and Spring Hill is no exception. Start your day the right way at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bigbadbreakfast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Bad Breakfast<\/a>, which serves exactly the type of dishes you&#8217;d expect from a restaurant with that moniker: steak and eggs, giant omelets, biscuits with gravy, grits, bacon, and a collection of brunch-y cocktails. Stop in for a pick-me-up from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tfgcco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Fainting Goat Coffee Co.<\/a>&nbsp;to further fuel your visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.coschedule.com\/apx\/dam\/da\/113149628\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to save room for lunch and dinner with locally-loved favorites like pork plates from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/food-and-drink\/martins-bar-b-que-joint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Martin&#8217;s Bar-B-Que Joint<\/a>&nbsp;and a shake and cheesesteak from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespotburgersandbeers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Spot Burgers &amp; Beer<\/a>&nbsp;being excellent options. Ready for dessert? Get a taste of paradise from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/food-and-drink\/beach-co-chill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beach Co. Chill<\/a>, an artisan shaved ice truck that calls Locke Avenue home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.coschedule.com\/apx\/dam\/da\/113149625\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boutiques, Antiques, and More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to shop &#8217;til you drop? Spring Hill has you covered. Start at the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.springhillantiquemall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spring Hill Antique Mall<\/a>, a reimagined school gymnasium that has packed its 8,000 square feet with vendors showcasing previously loved clothes, jewelry, furniture, art, and much more. Then, keep the vintage vibes going at&nbsp;Vintage 615&nbsp;boutique and its sister home brand&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.living615home.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Living 615<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.coschedule.com\/apx\/dam\/da\/113149544\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring Hill holds a slice of retail history through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/shopping\/earlys-honey-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early&#8217;s Honey Stand<\/a>,&nbsp;the oldest retailer in Middle Tennessee. The stand was opened in 1925 by Erskine and his mother, Mamie Elgate Kincaid Early, with the pair selling honey perched under a mulberry tree. Early&#8217;s has evolved into an adorable storefront offering all the same time-honored goods like candies, sodas, smoked summer sausage, jams, and honey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.coschedule.com\/apx\/dam\/da\/113149566\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before winding down for the day, seek out some souvenirs for home at Spring Hill gems like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiddenseedco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hidden Seed Plant Shop<\/a>, a stunning spot for house plants and other botanicals, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/shopping\/sunday-night-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunday Night Dinner<\/a>, a Pinterest-worthy spot for tabletop decor and home furnishings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A scenic drive down Highway 31 will lead you right to Williamson County\u2019s southernmost city, a scenic spot that has rapidly become a destination for food, history, and family-friendly fun. Spring Hill first saw its boom when the Saturn manufacturing plant opened in 1990. While it now produces GM vehicles, the city has flourished into one of the area\u2019s most desirable destinations.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re planning a visit or a move, we\u2019ve rounded up the top things to see, eat, and do in Spring Hill.\u00a0 Top Attractions History can be found all across the city of Spring Hill, thanks in part [\u2026]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88,"featured_media":13528,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[25,43,235,48,239],"tags":[171],"class_list":["post-13527","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family-friendly","category-food-drink","category-itineraries","category-shopping","category-things-to-do","tag-spring-hill"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13527","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/88"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13527"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13527\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99936540,"href":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13527\/revisions\/99936540"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13527"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13527"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}