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Arrington is a beautiful small town with picturesque rolling hills. It is in Williamson county and just 15 minutes from historic downtown Franklin. Nashville’s downtown scene and airport are about 30 minutes away.
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Arrington
Arrington is a beautiful small town with picturesque rolling hills. It is in Williamson county and just 15 minutes from historic downtown Franklin. Nashville’s downtown scene and airport are about 30 minutes away.
According to FranklinTN.gov website,
“Approximately 78,000 people live in Franklin. in 2017 the U.S. Census ranked Franklin as the 8th fastest growing city in the Nation. The Cool Springs area is a business, dining and shopping hub with many Fortune 500 companies located here. Business Week Magazine named Franklin one of the Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business. Some of the other awards we have received include:
* 8th Fastest Growing City in Nation (U.S. Census 2017)
* 4th Best Places to Live (Money Magazine 2017, http://time.com/money/collection/best-places-to-live-2017/)
* 3rd Safest City in TN (Backgroundchecks.org 2016)
* Best Southern Town (Garden and Guns Magazine, 2014)
* Best Place for Job Seekers (Nerd Wallet 2013)
* Where the Jobs Are (CNN Money Magazine 2012)
* Most Romantic Main Street (National Trust for Historic Preservation 2010)
* Top 10 for Historic Preservation (Preservation Network 2012)
* 2nd Most Business Friendly Cities in TN (Beacon Center 2012)
* Top 10 Places to Retire (Money Magazine)
* Great American Main Street Award
Downtown Franklin is well known for its annual festivals and parades including: The Main Street Festival in Spring; Fourth of July in Summer: PumpkinFest in October; the Veterans Day Parade in November; and Dickens of a Christmas in December. Thousands of tourists visit Franklin each year to attend these festivals and many more throughout the year. Visitors enjoy the beautiful 15 block historic district that offers true southern hospitality. The uniquely elegant shops downtown offer a variety of restaurants, clothing, gifts and galleries.
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Franklin
According to FranklinTN.gov website,
“Approximately 78,000 people live in Franklin. in 2017 the U.S. Census ranked Franklin as the 8th fastest growing city in the Nation. The Cool Springs area is a business, dining and shopping hub with many Fortune 500 companies located here. Business Week Magazine named Franklin one of the Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business. Some of the other awards we have received include:
* 8th Fastest Growing City in Nation (U.S. Census 2017)
* 4th Best Places to Live (Money Magazine 2017, http://time.com/money/collection/best-places-to-live-2017/)
* 3rd Safest City in TN (Backgroundchecks.org 2016)
* Best Southern Town (Garden and Guns Magazine, 2014)
* Best Place for Job Seekers (Nerd Wallet 2013)
* Where the Jobs Are (CNN Money Magazine 2012)
* Most Romantic Main Street (National Trust for Historic Preservation 2010)
* Top 10 for Historic Preservation (Preservation Network 2012)
* 2nd Most Business Friendly Cities in TN (Beacon Center 2012)
* Top 10 Places to Retire (Money Magazine)
* Great American Main Street Award
Downtown Franklin is well known for its annual festivals and parades including: The Main Street Festival in Spring; Fourth of July in Summer: PumpkinFest in October; the Veterans Day Parade in November; and Dickens of a Christmas in December. Thousands of tourists visit Franklin each year to attend these festivals and many more throughout the year. Visitors enjoy the beautiful 15 block historic district that offers true southern hospitality. The uniquely elegant shops downtown offer a variety of restaurants, clothing, gifts and galleries.
Perfect Picnic Spots
Scenic, wide open outdoor spaces with picnic tables
Arrington vineyards is a must stop place to relax and unwind. The beautiful rolling hill overlooking the vineyard is speckled with picnic tables. On a sunny day you’ll see families, couples, bachelorette parties. Rarely do you see people on their cell phones here. They’re too busy enjoying life. There is a log cabin at the top of the hill where they conduct their wine tastings. Their wine membership is definitely worth looking into even if you live far away. The cabin has a specialty store and a covered patio with a fireplace. There’s also a barn on property where you can find bluegrass music on the weekends. And there’s a pavilion where you’ll often hear live jazz. Make sure you carve out some time to enjoy this wonderful venue.
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Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdArrington vineyards is a must stop place to relax and unwind. The beautiful rolling hill overlooking the vineyard is speckled with picnic tables. On a sunny day you’ll see families, couples, bachelorette parties. Rarely do you see people on their cell phones here. They’re too busy enjoying life. There is a log cabin at the top of the hill where they conduct their wine tastings. Their wine membership is definitely worth looking into even if you live far away. The cabin has a specialty store and a covered patio with a fireplace. There’s also a barn on property where you can find bluegrass music on the weekends. And there’s a pavilion where you’ll often hear live jazz. Make sure you carve out some time to enjoy this wonderful venue.
Wedding & Event Venue
Take a tour of this beautiful venue so you’ll know the best place to host your next celebration! The Barn at Sycamore Farms hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, and large parties.
It’s fun to take a tour of the beautiful grounds and see what they have to offer. If you know someone who is getting married or looking for a great place to host a large party, having toured the venue, you’d be able to confidently recommend this space to them.
The Barn at Sycamore Farms
4866 Murfreesboro RdIt’s fun to take a tour of the beautiful grounds and see what they have to offer. If you know someone who is getting married or looking for a great place to host a large party, having toured the venue, you’d be able to confidently recommend this space to them.
Shopping
Mercantile 1858
4812 Murfreesboro RdQuaint little local boutique shop offering women’s clothing, candles and home decor.
Great place to stroll, browse and shop. Painted Tree is a community of shoppes featuring hundreds of local shop owners, boutiques, decorators, artisans and craftsmen all under one roof. Shop gifts, decor, fashion, soaps, candles, and so much more! They’ve recently added a cafe inside described as an upscale Panera Bread with the offerings of wine and beer.
Painted Tree Marketplace- Franklin
1113 Murfreesboro RdGreat place to stroll, browse and shop. Painted Tree is a community of shoppes featuring hundreds of local shop owners, boutiques, decorators, artisans and craftsmen all under one roof. Shop gifts, decor, fashion, soaps, candles, and so much more! They’ve recently added a cafe inside described as an upscale Panera Bread with the offerings of wine and beer.
I love this store and their story. It’s a “must see” place to visit when in the area. You can almost feel the presence of the Holy Spirit when you roam the interior. There’s even a tiny prayer chapel inside with handwritten prayers from all over the world hanging on it’s walls. Beautiful clothing, home decor, books, journals, and more!!
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Philanthropy
413 Main StI love this store and their story. It’s a “must see” place to visit when in the area. You can almost feel the presence of the Holy Spirit when you roam the interior. There’s even a tiny prayer chapel inside with handwritten prayers from all over the world hanging on it’s walls. Beautiful clothing, home decor, books, journals, and more!!
Home to some of middle Tennessee’s most-loved local businesses and performance venues. Once a former stove factory, this historic property is now a top destination for shopping artisan goods, trying culinary delights, and watching great live entertainment. You can even host your next event in one or more of our eight unique venues. Conveniently located just up the road from the nationally-recognized Main Street of Franklin, The Factory is beloved by locals and tourists alike!
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The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin RdHome to some of middle Tennessee’s most-loved local businesses and performance venues. Once a former stove factory, this historic property is now a top destination for shopping artisan goods, trying culinary delights, and watching great live entertainment. You can even host your next event in one or more of our eight unique venues. Conveniently located just up the road from the nationally-recognized Main Street of Franklin, The Factory is beloved by locals and tourists alike!
The Franklin Farmers Market is a true Tennessee farmers market. From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning from 9am - noon at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy. We recommend picking up everything you need to enjoy a delicious farm fresh dinner Saturday evening.
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Franklin Farmers Market
230 Franklin RdThe Franklin Farmers Market is a true Tennessee farmers market. From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning from 9am - noon at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy. We recommend picking up everything you need to enjoy a delicious farm fresh dinner Saturday evening.
Parks & Recreation
Home of The Pilgrimage Music Festival! This 200-acre park has been called the most significant historic farm associated with the modern Tennessee Walking Horse industry. The park is still under development, but activities include walking and hiking trails and a dog park.
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
239 Franklin RdFood scene
Great food and service and a quick 10 minute drive from Wish Upon Farms.
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BrickTop's
3000 West End AveGreat food and service and a quick 10 minute drive from Wish Upon Farms.
Great food and drinks right on Main Street in historic downtown Franklin.
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55 South
403 Main StGreat food and drinks right on Main Street in historic downtown Franklin.
Biscuit Love Franklin
132 3rd Ave SDelicious breakfast spot in downtown Franklin.
Great food and drinks with LIVE music on Thursday through Saturday nights.
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GRAYS on Main
332 Main StGreat food and drinks with LIVE music on Thursday through Saturday nights.
High end steakhouse with creative cocktails and fine wine. 10-15 minutes from Wish Upon Farms.
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Cork & Cow
403 Main StHigh end steakhouse with creative cocktails and fine wine. 10-15 minutes from Wish Upon Farms.
Romantic, intimate spot to enjoy sipping wine (by the glass or bottle) & gourmet small plates in a historic converted home with porch seating.
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JJ's Wine Bar
206 E Main StRomantic, intimate spot to enjoy sipping wine (by the glass or bottle) & gourmet small plates in a historic converted home with porch seating.
Connecting the dots between Old English heritage and the Old South, Sperry’s offers a warm, and comforting ambiance that has impressed locals and visitors since 1974. Sperry’s kitchens contain only the finest products available; including aged heavily marbled Western beef, the finest fresh seafood available, premium dairy products, oils and spices.
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Sperry's Cool Springs
650 Frazier DrConnecting the dots between Old English heritage and the Old South, Sperry’s offers a warm, and comforting ambiance that has impressed locals and visitors since 1974. Sperry’s kitchens contain only the finest products available; including aged heavily marbled Western beef, the finest fresh seafood available, premium dairy products, oils and spices.
Located inside “The Factory”, this is the go-to spot for açaí bowls and pressed juices.
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Franklin Juice Company
230 Franklin RdLocated inside “The Factory”, this is the go-to spot for açaí bowls and pressed juices.
This specialty market features a variety of gourmet offerings, freshly prepared grab-and-go meals, locally farmed dairy products/produce/flowers, and conventional grocery and convenience items.
Franklin Bakehouse
100 E Main StThis specialty market features a variety of gourmet offerings, freshly prepared grab-and-go meals, locally farmed dairy products/produce/flowers, and conventional grocery and convenience items.