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Franklin, TN Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Williamson County is beautiful on the outside, known for gorgeous scenic drives, multi-activity parks, and sports opportunities. Here are some outdoor recreation hotspots: Bowie Park and Nature Center Located in Fairview, Bowie Park and Nature Center offers more than 700 acres of forest, lakes and trails where visitors can bike, horseback ride, fish, run and walk. Children may enjoy the Treehouse Playground, a multilevel wooden structure that consists of mazes, tunnels, ramps, bridges and... Read More »
Leipers Fork in Williamson County, TN

Driving Day Trips: Explore Beyond Franklin, TN

Only 20 miles south of downtown Nashville, a drive to Williamson County is well worth the trip. Rural landscapes, historic sites, great food, wine and music are among the many things found along two self-guided driving tours that wind their way through the county. The Jack Trail Named after a stop at the famed Jack Daniels Distillery, the Jack Trail leads visitors on a scenic excursion through the heart of Middle Tennessee. A variety of notable places and unique spots lie along the Williamson... Read More »
Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, TN

Franklin, TN Golf Courses

The golf club scene in Williamson County offers many links to like, ranging from a par 3 course to a championship venue designed by Arnold Palmer. Here are some of the options that keep golfers on their tees: Forrest Crossing Golf Club This links-style public course in Franklin has water that comes into play on 16 of its 18 holes. Par is 72 and the course measures 6,968 yards, and a signature hole is No. 9 – a 361-yard par 4 that features an island green. Nashville Golf & Athletic... Read More »

Franklin, TN Weekend Trip Planner

A quick tour of Franklin offers a mix of small-town Southern charm, engaging history and quirky attractions. Here's a sample itinerary to discover some of the best things to do and see in Franklin, all within a quick weekend visit. Day 1: 6 P.M. Southern Comfort at Puckett's Grocery for Dinner Experience some Southern hospitality at Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant, located in the heart of downtown Franklin. Known for its good food and eclectic atmosphere, guests will get the Southern comfort... Read More »

Franklin, TN Dog Parks

Dogs in Franklin have good reason to wag their tails these days. In April 2010, the City of Franklin opened a K-9 Korral dog facility in The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. The half-acre, fenced-in K-9 Korral allows dogs to run and play without a leash, and can accommodate 25-30 dogs at a time. “Dogs must be 4 months or older because that's when dogs start getting their inoculations – that’s really the only main rule we have for dog owners who use K-9 Korral,” says Anna... Read More »

Franklin, TN Sponsors

Aloft Hotels
Judy A. Oxford
Ascend Federal Credit Union
Nashville Golf & Athletic Club
BancorpSouth
Primrose School
BBE Solutions
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant
Castle Homes
Regions Mortgage - David Bouvier
CharacterEyes
Regions Mortgage - Lance Dammeyer
Columbia State Community College
Stites & Harbison
Community First Bank & Trust
Tennessee Commerce Bank
Crye-Leike Realtors
Tennessee Credit Union
Currey Ingram Academy
The Goddard School
Ensworth School
TMA Group
Factory at Franklin
Vanderbilt Legends Club
Franklin Road Academy
Vanderbilt Medical Center Williamson
Franklin Special School District
Williamson County Soccer Association
Harpeth True Value Home Center
Williamson Medical Center
Hyatt Place Nashville - Franklin Cool Springs
Zeitlin & Company, Realtors

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