{"id":46,"date":"2022-11-08T19:37:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T19:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2025-09-24T15:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T21:38:47","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-cream-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ab066e47 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:5vh;padding-bottom:5vh;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Component-80-\u2013-4.png&apos;);background-position:75% 0%;background-size:cover;\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb wp-elements-aaff770fa458a50b64f970b95165c218\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n\n<h1 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style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/27122111\/Franklin-at-Night_FR_2022_23-768x513.jpg)\"><\/div><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpgb-noscript-img\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/27122111\/Franklin-at-Night_FR_2022_23-768x513.jpg\" alt=\"A bustling downtown street at night, illuminated by neon signs and streetlights, with cars driving and pedestrians walking in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" height=\"513\" width=\"768\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-content wpgb-scheme-dark\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-body\"><h3 class=\"wpgb-block-1 has-header-font-family wpgb-idle-scheme-1 wpgb-hover-scheme-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/the-8-best-late-night-spots-for-live-music-cocktails-more-in-franklin\/\">The 8 Best Late-Night Spots for Live Music, Cocktails &amp; More in Franklin<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"wpgb-block-2 wpgb-idle-scheme-2\">When it&#8217;s time to toast, Franklin&#8217;s options have exploded in recent years. Once upon a time, the town had a&#8230;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-footer\"><p class=\"wpgb-block-3 add-arrow wpgb-hover-accent-1\">READ MORE<\/p><\/div><\/div><a class=\"wpgb-card-layer-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/the-8-best-late-night-spots-for-live-music-cocktails-more-in-franklin\/\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpgb-card wpgb-card-5 wpgb-post-11094\" data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-inner\" data-action><div class=\"wpgb-card-media wpgb-scheme-light\"><svg data-ratio style=\"padding-top:66.67%\" viewBox=\"0 0 768 512\"><\/svg><div class=\"wpgb-card-media-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/14164545\/112743235.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wpgb-handle-lb wpgb-lightbox\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"8\" data-title=\"112743235\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/14164545\/112743235-768x512.jpg)\"><\/div><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpgb-noscript-img\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/14164545\/112743235-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two young girls playfully run past a large, colorful &#039;Welcome to Franklin&#039; mural in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" height=\"512\" width=\"768\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-content wpgb-scheme-dark\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-body\"><h3 class=\"wpgb-block-1 has-header-font-family wpgb-idle-scheme-1 wpgb-hover-scheme-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/discover-12-fun-things-to-do-with-young-kids-in-franklin-tn\/\">Discover 12 Fun Things To Do With Young Kids in Franklin, TN<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"wpgb-block-2 wpgb-idle-scheme-2\">When it comes to family travel, every parent knows that if the kids aren\u2019t happy, nobody\u2019s happy! Fortunately, that\u2019s not&#8230;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-footer\"><p class=\"wpgb-block-3 add-arrow wpgb-hover-accent-1\">READ MORE<\/p><\/div><\/div><a class=\"wpgb-card-layer-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/discover-12-fun-things-to-do-with-young-kids-in-franklin-tn\/\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpgb-card wpgb-card-5 wpgb-post-99956799\" data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-inner\" data-action><div class=\"wpgb-card-media wpgb-scheme-light\"><svg data-ratio style=\"padding-top:150.26%\" viewBox=\"0 0 768 1154\"><\/svg><div class=\"wpgb-card-media-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/18134920\/Edleys-BBQ_Factory_FR_2024_16-scaled.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wpgb-handle-lb wpgb-lightbox\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"8\" data-title=\"Edley\u2019s BBQ at The Factory at Franklin. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.\" data-desc=\"Edley\u2019s BBQ at The Factory at Franklin. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/18134920\/Edleys-BBQ_Factory_FR_2024_16-768x1154.jpg)\"><\/div><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpgb-noscript-img\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/18134920\/Edleys-BBQ_Factory_FR_2024_16-768x1154.jpg\" alt=\"A hearty barbecue platter featuring smoked ribs, sausage, baked beans, coleslaw, and cornbread, accompanied by a can of Golden Ale and a glass of beer in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" height=\"1154\" width=\"768\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-content wpgb-scheme-dark\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-body\"><h3 class=\"wpgb-block-1 has-header-font-family wpgb-idle-scheme-1 wpgb-hover-scheme-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/top-10-barbecue-joints-in-franklin-that-will-keep-you-coming-back-for-seconds\/\">Top 10 Barbecue Joints in Franklin That Will Keep You Coming Back for Seconds<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"wpgb-block-2 wpgb-idle-scheme-2\">Nowadays, there are as many places to find great smoked meats in and around Franklin as there are to spell&#8230;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-footer\"><p class=\"wpgb-block-3 add-arrow wpgb-hover-accent-1\">READ MORE<\/p><\/div><\/div><a class=\"wpgb-card-layer-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/top-10-barbecue-joints-in-franklin-that-will-keep-you-coming-back-for-seconds\/\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpgb-card wpgb-card-5 wpgb-post-13698\" data-col=\"1\" data-row=\"1\" data-format=\"standard\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-inner\" data-action><div class=\"wpgb-card-media wpgb-scheme-light\"><svg data-ratio style=\"padding-top:66.54%\" viewBox=\"0 0 768 511\"><\/svg><div class=\"wpgb-card-media-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/18120230\/Williamson-County-Fair_FR_2025_147-2-scaled.jpg\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"wpgb-handle-lb wpgb-lightbox\" data-type=\"image\" data-rel=\"8\" data-title=\"Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN. 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Courtesy of Visit Franklin.\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/18120230\/Williamson-County-Fair_FR_2025_147-2-768x511.jpg)\"><\/div><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpgb-noscript-img\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/18120230\/Williamson-County-Fair_FR_2025_147-2-768x511.jpg\" alt=\"A group of friends enjoys a thrilling ride on a spinning amusement park attraction, surrounded by vibrant lights and festive decorations in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" height=\"511\" width=\"768\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-content wpgb-scheme-dark\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-body\"><h3 class=\"wpgb-block-1 has-header-font-family wpgb-idle-scheme-1 wpgb-hover-scheme-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/lets-get-festive-here-are-the-essential-summer-events-in-franklin-tennessee\/\">Let&#8217;s Get Festive! 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Courtesy of Visit Franklin.\" data-desc=\"Natchez Trace Parkway in Franklin, Tennessee. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.\" title=\"Enlarge photo\"><div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/07113020\/Natchez-Trace-Summer_FR_2021_14-768x513.jpg)\"><\/div><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpgb-noscript-img\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/07113020\/Natchez-Trace-Summer_FR_2021_14-768x513.jpg\" alt=\"A winding road cuts through lush green hills dotted with trees and a few scattered houses in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" height=\"513\" width=\"768\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpgb-card-content wpgb-scheme-dark\"><div class=\"wpgb-card-body\"><h3 class=\"wpgb-block-1 has-header-font-family wpgb-idle-scheme-1 wpgb-hover-scheme-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/your-guide-to-the-natchez-trace-parkway-in-franklin-tn\/\">Your Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway in Franklin, TN<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"wpgb-block-2 wpgb-idle-scheme-2\">Imagine a national park that\u2019s 450 miles long\u2026 It may sound impossible, but it exists! 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