{"id":99937824,"date":"2025-03-07T10:35:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T16:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/?page_id=99937824"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:12:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:12:52","slug":"our-stories-your-adventure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/our-stories-your-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the Stories of the Williamson County Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-z-index has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;--z-index:1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:47vw;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/11101235\/Compressed_OSYA.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-4c48b175 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"line-height:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-video-sound-toggle is-style-audio\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Enable Sound<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/14094012\/hillspattern-white.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99951996\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3cd040a9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:5%;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/29070300\/dottedline2.png&apos;);background-position:100% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family has-xlarge-font-size wp-elements-6cacec12af5890f91900331ac1cfd397\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">Our stories, your adventure<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Franklin and Williamson County are full of vibrant stories. We are a community centered around people and relationships. Conversations are long, smiles are warm, and the connection you get here sticks around longer than your visit. We are a community of passionate business owners and curators of experiences, pouring our hearts into everything we do. Get to know the people behind our beloved community in the stories below as you plan your adventure in Franklin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-white-background-color has-background reversed-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-55953d62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:2.5rem;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-left:5vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heritage-font-family wp-elements-e95d50b59972806c993d7d1a7f8c3cde\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\">PRESERVING A<\/span><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.6858rem + 2.571vw, 4rem); color: rgb(28, 34, 38); font-family: Heritage; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Place with Purpose<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">Visitors to Franklin often say it feels different here. Historic streets, open farmland, and well-planned new development all feel connected. That character comes from decades of intentional preservation. Guided by leaders like Tennessee State Historian Dr. Carroll Van West, the community has chosen to protect what matters most: sacred battlefields, a vibrant Main Street, and the rural landscapes that define the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discover how decades of preservation leadership helped shape Franklin and Williamson County into the place it is today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4fe0fb61 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/franklin-tennessees-preservation-success-story\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Stories, Your Adventure: Williamson County Preservation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tj1Lp_aITkE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-cream-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-55953d62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:2.5rem;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-left:5vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Stories, Your Adventure: The Factory at Franklin\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bAipR9kaWN0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heritage-font-family wp-elements-85cc97fe9a2d82c4b6ca899de638078d\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\"><\/span>THE REBIRTH OF AN<\/span>100-Year-Old Factory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">When you walk into The Factory at Franklin, you can feel the history (and the buzz). Nearly 100 years after opening as a stove manufacturing plant, this landmark has evolved into what many refer to as Franklin\u2019s living room: a lively gathering place filled with one-of-a-kind boutiques, performance venues, standout dining, and constant movement. Rooted in its industrial past and alive with energy, The Factory continues to bring people together in the heart of Franklin.<br><br><strong>Discover how The Factory transformed from a historic manufacturing plant into home to some of Middle Tennessee\u2019s most beloved local businesses and performance venues.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4fe0fb61 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/the-factory-celebrating-a-century-of-history-community-in-franklin-tennessee\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-white-background-color has-background reversed-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-55953d62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:2.5rem;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-left:5vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heritage-font-family wp-elements-c5d430245309aa33b069a0a1644f220d\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\">THE REVIVAL OF A<\/span><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.6858rem + 2.571vw, 4rem); color: rgb(28, 34, 38); font-family: Heritage; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Small-Town Gem<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">Once a nearly forgotten, declining community, Leiper\u2019s Fork found new life through the vision of locals determined to preserve its soul. Today, it\u2019s one of Tennessee\u2019s most beloved villages\u2014a creative haven where art, music, and community thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From live performances at the iconic Fox &amp; Locke to renowned art galleries, charming shops, and scenic countryside drives, Leiper\u2019s Fork invites visitors to slow down and enjoy the simple joys of connection. Thanks to ongoing efforts to protect its rural beauty and historic character, this village stands as a living example of how heart and heritage can shape a place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discover how Aubrey Preston\u2019s vision decades ago helped bring Leiper\u2019s Fork back to life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4fe0fb61 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/leipers-fork-tennessee-the-revival-of-a-small-town-gem\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Stories, Your Adventure: Village of Leiper&#039;s Fork\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UzMOTQNNxB4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-cream-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-55953d62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:2.5rem;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-left:5vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Stories, Your Adventure: Hatcher Family Dairy &amp; Gentry&#039;s Farm\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bpbSrDRcD-4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heritage-font-family wp-elements-4004fe0599f3fc954c17f14e8e38681a\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\"><\/span>UNITING TWO<\/span>Farming Legacies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">When Charles Hatcher of Hatcher Family Dairy married Mary Morgan Gentry of Gentry\u2019s Farm in 2019, two of Williamson County\u2019s most beloved farming families came together. Honoring generations before them, the couple continues their shared mission as stewards of the land\u2014preserving it for the future while opening their farms to the community. <br><br>Through agritourism, they invite visitors to purchase local products, learn where their food comes from, and experience farm life firsthand. With deep roots in Franklin\u2019s history, including Mary Morgan\u2019s grandfather Jimmy Gentry, a respected community leader and World War II advocate, the Hatchers and Gentrys carry forward a proud legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4fe0fb61 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/how-williamson-countys-farms-draw-in-visitors-and-keep-history-alive\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-white-background-color has-background reversed-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-55953d62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:2.5rem;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-left:5vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heritage-font-family wp-elements-48c5ee85aef54e5bbe727038e7b80504\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\">CRAFTING COMMUNITY<\/span><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.6858rem + 2.571vw, 4rem); color: rgb(28, 34, 38); font-family: Heritage; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"> Through Cuisine<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">At Herban Market, Chef Bobby Benjamin isn&#8217;t just serving meals\u2014he&#8217;s cultivating connections. With a passion for locally sourced ingredients and a commitment to holistic wellness, Chef Bobby transforms everyday dining into an experience that nourishes both body and soul. Discover how his culinary journey brings people together in Franklin&#8217;s vibrant food scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4fe0fb61 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/how-local-farms-artisans-are-inspiring-franklin-chefs-world-class-menus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Stories, Your Adventure: Chef Bobby Benjamin of Herban Market\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/txz90-P6Kzc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-cream-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-55953d62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:2.5rem;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-left:5vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Stories, Your Adventure: Chef Nate Leonard of Southall Farm &amp; Inn\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fpzyZlhzsig?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heritage-font-family wp-elements-6f1459ecdf4178b120b2871bda608179\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\">A TASTE OF THE LAND<\/span>Shared with Heart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">At Southall Farm &amp; Inn, Chef Nate Leonard doesn\u2019t just cook\u2014he creates connection. With deep Southern roots and a passion for purposeful food, Nate leads with generosity, letting the land and seasons guide every dish. From soil to table, his story is one of craft, care, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4fe0fb61 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/how-local-farms-artisans-are-inspiring-franklin-chefs-world-class-menus\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-white-background-color has-background reversed-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-55953d62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:2.5rem;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-left:5vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heritage-font-family wp-elements-54b1e58e375fd2ef6269aced03f8b1b1\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\">TURNING A QUARRY INTO A<\/span> World-Class Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">Nancy and Rick McEachern had a vision: Take a reclaimed rock quarry and turn it into one of the most breathtaking concert venues in the country. With FirstBank Amphitheater, they\u2019ve done exactly that. This one-of-a-kind venue blends natural beauty with state-of-the-art sound, creating an unforgettable setting for artists and fans alike. Their passion for music, nature, and unforgettable experiences has placed Franklin on the map as a premier live music destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong>Learn how the McEacherns turned their vision into Williamson County\u2019s largest music venue.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4fe0fb61 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/how-franklins-small-stages-are-shaping-the-sound-of-music-nationwide\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Stories, Your Adventure: FirstBank Amphitheater\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gN1IadyMlnQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-cream-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-55953d62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:2.5rem;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-left:5vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Stories, Your Adventure: Kimbro&#039;s, Mockingbird Theater &amp; Carpe Diem\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7TKdi0TPe9Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heritage-font-family wp-elements-692f45587299a6b31665dfac6ba91049\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\">KEEPING FRANKLIN&#8217;S<\/span> Music Scene Alive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">Will Jordan has spent years cultivating Franklin\u2019s music culture, ensuring the town\u2019s creative spirit thrives. From Kimbro\u2019s Pickin\u2019 Parlor, a cozy venue where songwriters and musicians share their craft, to Mockingbird Theater and Carpe Diem Records, Will has been at the heart of Franklin\u2019s music experience. His passion for storytelling through song keeps Franklin\u2019s musical roots strong, welcoming artists and audiences alike to be part of something bigger than a show\u2014it\u2019s a community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Learn how Will\u2019s dedication is keeping Franklin\u2019s music scene alive.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4fe0fb61 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/how-franklins-small-stages-are-shaping-the-sound-of-music-nationwide\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-white-background-color has-background reversed-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-55953d62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:2.5rem;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-left:5vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heritage-font-family wp-elements-4e3f02e6b79dbb5cfc433e947bd2fec0\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\">BUILDING COMMUNITY<\/span> Through Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">Dr. Chris Williamson embodies the spirit of Franklin through his dedication to community and connection. As a leader, speaker, pastor, and advocate, his vision bridges history and progress, inspiring all who encounter his work. His story is one of empowerment and inclusivity, reflecting the warmth and welcome that make Franklin unique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Learn how Franklin leaders came together to grapple with an ugly past and find solutions to tell a fuller story of this remarkable town.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4fe0fb61 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/how-franklin-is-changing-the-way-civil-war-history-is-shared-in-the-south\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Stories, Your Adventure: The Fuller Story\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OiHax1_TKUA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-cream-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-55953d62 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:2.5rem;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-left:5vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Stories, Your Adventure: Battle of Franklin Trust\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2ugJEUuXaiM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heritage-font-family wp-elements-037de6d10b895f1f98aaa431abb20466\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\">UNEARTHING<\/span> Franklin&#8217;s History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">Eric A. Jacobson has been delving into the American Civil War for nearly 25 years, weaving the threads of history into compelling narratives and helping visitors understand how history has an impact on the present.. A Minnesota native who found his way to Middle Tennessee, Eric has dedicated himself to illuminating the stories of Franklin\u2019s past. As Chief Operating Officer and Historian for the Battle of Franklin Trust, he oversees preserving Carnton, Carter House, and Rippa Villa, sites central to understanding the Battles of Franklin and Spring Hill. Eric is also the author of several notable books, including <em>For Cause &amp; For Country<\/em>, hailed as one of the most significant works on the Battle of Franklin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn from Eric how Franklin is interpreting Civil War history in a refreshing way. More than an interest in historic homes and the antebellum era, visitors are coming to Franklin to gain a deeper understanding of why the war happened, and how we can use that information to shape how they view America today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover how Eric\u2019s passion for history brings Franklin\u2019s stories to life in this engaging video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4fe0fb61 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/learn-how-franklin-saved-its-battlefields-and-preserved-a-pivotal-moment-in-american-history\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:3rem;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:5%\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-cream-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center center-on-mobile has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-heritage-font-family wp-elements-a5bc3fead10b590915a098292b53f403\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.25), 4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.3\"><span class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-ranch-water-font-family\" style=\"display:block;font-size:1.8rem;\">EXPLORE MORE<\/span> Things to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"slider-type-manual   wp-block-madden-theme-slider\"  data-uid=\"93217778-e4b0-42bf-a98b-7e551d3c474e\">\n\t<div class=\"swiper\" 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class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<article id=\"\" class=\"history-card card-style-stacked  wp-block-madden-theme-content-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/history\/carnton\/\" title=\"Carnton\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"featured-media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/23124007\/Bootleggers20Bash202017-2-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A brick pathway leads to a white two-story house with a porch and green shutters in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/23124007\/Bootleggers20Bash202017-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/23124007\/Bootleggers20Bash202017-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/23124007\/Bootleggers20Bash202017-2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n    \n\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\n      \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"post-title\">Carnton<\/h3>\n\n      \n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n      \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<article id=\"\" class=\"history-card card-style-stacked  wp-block-madden-theme-content-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/history\/carter-house\/\" title=\"Carter House\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"featured-media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20101319\/robshenk-Instagram-2-ig-18140601940290338-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A quaint brick house with a red roof is nestled among 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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"post-title\">Carter House<\/h3>\n\n      \n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n      \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<article id=\"\" class=\"history-card card-style-stacked  wp-block-madden-theme-content-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/history\/rippa-villa\/\" title=\"Rippa Villa\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"featured-media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23123141\/SpringHill_Rippavilla_13-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A stately brick mansion with white columns and a grand entrance stands amidst a manicured lawn in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23123141\/SpringHill_Rippavilla_13-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23123141\/SpringHill_Rippavilla_13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23123141\/SpringHill_Rippavilla_13-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23123141\/SpringHill_Rippavilla_13-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23123141\/SpringHill_Rippavilla_13-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23123141\/SpringHill_Rippavilla_13-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23123141\/SpringHill_Rippavilla_13-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n    \n\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\n      \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"post-title\">Rippa Villa<\/h3>\n\n      \n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n      \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<article id=\"\" class=\"history-card card-style-stacked  wp-block-madden-theme-content-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/?post_type=history&#038;p=17137\" title=\"The Moore-Morris History &#038; Culture Center of Williamson County\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"featured-media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/08121454\/20240205_KR9_6313-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A museum room with brick walls, a chandelier, and historical exhibits including a portrait and documents in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/08121454\/20240205_KR9_6313-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, 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Moore-Morris History &#038; Culture Center of Williamson County<\/h3>\n\n      \n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n      \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<article id=\"\" class=\"history-card card-style-stacked  wp-block-madden-theme-content-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/history\/the-fuller-story-project\/\" title=\"The Fuller Story &#038; March to Freedom Statue\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"featured-media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/30085837\/March-to-Freedom-USCT-Statue-in-Franklin-Tennessee-03-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A bronze statue of a soldier stands in front of a historic brick building with columns in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" 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wooden wheels rest on a grassy field near a log cabin in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/07182404\/113766349-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/07182404\/113766349-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/07182404\/113766349-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/07182404\/113766349-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/07182404\/113766349.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n    \n\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\n      \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"post-title\">How to Explore Franklin&#8217;s History in 3 Hours or 3 Days<\/h3>\n\n      \n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n      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lawn and white picket fence in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13074656\/116520623-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13074656\/116520623-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13074656\/116520623-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13074656\/116520623-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13074656\/116520623.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n    \n\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\n      \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"post-title\">Discover the Fascinating History of Franklin&#8217;s Black Citizens on This House Tour<\/h3>\n\n      \n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n      \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<article id=\"\" class=\"post-card card-style-stacked  wp-block-madden-theme-content-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitfranklin.com\/blog\/the-10-absolute-must-dos-for-your-first-franklin-visit\/\" title=\"The 10 Absolute Must-Do&#8217;s For Your First Franklin Visit\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"featured-media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/23121110\/110918831-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A bustling downtown street with colorful buildings, parked cars, and an American flag banner in Williamson County, Tennessee.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/visitfranklin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/23121110\/110918831-1024x684.jpg 1024w, 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Each story invites you to connect more deeply with the charm, history, and spirit that make this place special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);line-height:1.4\">Ready to start your own adventure? Explore these stories and discover local experiences. 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