It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Carter House gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Franklin, TN is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Francie, thank you so much for the brief visit. It was a pleasure to meet you and have the opportunity to give you my honest assessment of your company and Lisa in particular. From the moment I met Stacy and outlined our needs until I first met Lisa I felt comfortable and felt positive about your company and the staff. You and your staff are very sincere and compassionate. Lisa is a dream come true. She is gracious and kind and extremely well-trained. You only have to request something once and she remembers. She is thoughtful and precise about her work and helps in any way she can. She is the BEST" at her job should be held as the gold standard. Thank you for the beautiful flowers. We enjoyed them very much. Sincerely, Pam W”
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“I have had the pleasure of working with Always Best Care, and I can't speak highly enough about this amazing organization. The team is incredibly wonderful and compassionate, going above and beyond in every aspect of their work. From the very first interaction, it's clear that they truly care about their caregivers and the community they serve. Their dedication to providing top-notch senior services is evident in the genuine relationships they build and the thoughtful care they deliver.”
“"Best care" was definitely our experience with Always Best Care Senior Services. After a family member visiting Nashville was stranded in a hotel room following a fall, we were desperate for help. Friday evening at 7PM isn't a great time to go looking for help, but Stacey jumped in and by 9PM we had the support we needed to get us to the next morning's flight back home. Our nurse Eunice was friendly, communicative, anticipated our needs and made us immediately at ease. Ours wasn't the typical case, but I'm sure the urgency and care Stacey and Eunice showed us IS typical for them!”
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“We have been accessing Always Best Care’s wonderful staff in recent months to go along with my husband to doctor’s appointments. I’ve lost track of how many times, but it’s been frequent. And every one of their caregivers have been outstanding. So wonderful to know you can rely on the people at ABC!”
“Can't say enough nice things about the caregivers from ABC. Professional, personal, reliable, we feel so fortunate to be working with them.”
“I was in need of someone to be with my husband for 8 hours while I had to be away from home. I was a little nervous since we had never used this type of service before. The two ladies who interviewed us and explained the procedure could not have been nicer and more professional. When the caregiver Rhonda arrived, she immediately put us at ease. She was very efficient in making sure she had my husband’s medicine doses correct and in asking questions pertinent to his Parkinson’s. When I returned home, they both seemed to have had a great time looking at my husband’s extensive photography collection and watching westerns on TV. We will most definitely use Always Best Care again!”
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“Always Best Care exceeded my expectations! Their caring staff helped make mine and my family's lives so much easier when we were in need of help! My father was well taken care of and developed a great relationship with his ABC caregiver. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for caregiving help!”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Pinkerton Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Cork & Cow or visit Lotz House Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Franklin, TN, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Franklin, TN understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Franklin, TN 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Franklin City Hall to move forwardFranklin’s City Hall will meet its maker this year as the finishing touches are made on plans for its bigger-and-better successor.The current building, which was built as a shopping mall in the 1970s, will be torn down beginning in the spring or summer, according to the city of Franklin. A new multi-story building, as well as an adjoining park and underground parking lot, is slated for completion in summer 2027.The planning process for a new City Hall began in 2020...
Franklin City Hall to move forward
Franklin’s City Hall will meet its maker this year as the finishing touches are made on plans for its bigger-and-better successor.
The current building, which was built as a shopping mall in the 1970s, will be torn down beginning in the spring or summer, according to the city of Franklin. A new multi-story building, as well as an adjoining park and underground parking lot, is slated for completion in summer 2027.
The planning process for a new City Hall began in 2020. The new 115,700-square-foot building will house 10 city departments, including Building and Neighborhood Services, Planning and Sustainability and City Courts.
The city hopes to cap construction costs at $75 million.
Development debate to continue
Last year saw contentious debate over how and whether to add residences to parts of Franklin, and those discussions aren’t going anywhere in 2025.
Controversy is brewing over a proposed development near Trinity Elementary School in the Mayes Creek Basin. The Smith family, who owns Ravenswood Farm, is asking the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to annex 475 acres of the farm and designate the land as Village Green to clear the way for residences, commercial space, an assisted living facility and green space to be built there.
A petition is circulating on the online form builder jotform.com urging Franklin residents to oppose the proposed development.
“Our area is a semi-rural haven that reflects the spirit of the original settlers who founded this area,” the petition said. “This equilibrium is under threat by a recent request … to again try to annex this property that is many miles from the city limits of the City of Franklin.”
The city last discussed developing land within the Mayes Creek Basin in 2018. BOMA heard objections from residents at the time who opposed high-density development and expressed concerns over extending sewer and other city services that far east.
BOMA will discuss the annexation request during its next work session on Tuesday.
Carter House visitor center construction to begin
Construction is scheduled to begin this month on a new visitor center and museum for Carter House.
The 9,600-square-foot facility will provide more space for visitors and a more comprehensive timeline of the Civil War, including events from the Revolutionary War through the antebellum period that contributed to the outbreak of war.
The museum will be named after Herbert Harper, former executive director of the Tennessee Historical Commission, and will carry the theme of “All Men are Created Equal.”
Carter House’s current 2,500-square-foot visitor center was built in the 1980s. The new facility will cost about $7 million to build and is slated for completion in early 2026, in time for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Margin District
Ground is also expected to be broken on the new Margin District in downtown Franklin early this year.
Wealth management firm Arlington Family Offices has purchased seven parcels of land along the 700-800 blocks of Columbia Avenue over the last three years, including the Handy Hardware building in 2020 for $4.8 million. The firm is partnering with NAI Stanton Nashville Group to turn the site into a mixed-use residential and commercial building.
The 180,000-square-foot development will include lower-level parking, first-floor retail space, second-floor offices and 25 third-floor condominiums, which NAI and Arlington launched sales for in November.
The building’s architecture will reflect that of existing buildings downtown, while most of the retail spaces will contain local businesses instead of national chains, according to NAI Executive Director Devin McClendon.
The development is expected to be completed in 2027.
In-N-Out Burger to open in 2025
A beloved West Coast burger chain is scheduled to open its first Tennessee location later this year.
Franklin and Williamson County officials and In-N-Out Burger executives broke ground on the company’s first location east of the Mississippi River on Sept. 10. In addition to the restaurant, a 96,000-square-foot office complex will also be built along Goose Creek Drive near Berry Farms.
The restaurant is expected to open later this year, with the complex following in 2026. Gov. Bill Lee first announced In-N-Out Burger’s plans to invest $125.5 million and create 277 jobs in the county in January 2023.
BOMA approved a development plan for the complex in April after some disagreement over the restaurant’s aesthetics. The company agreed to swap its traditional white stucco exterior and palm trees for a stucco-and-brick facade and evergreen trees.
Farmers Market set to move to Franklin First
The Franklin Farmers Market is slated to move from The Factory at Franklin to Franklin First United Methodist Church this summer.
The market announced in June that it reached an agreement with the church, thus concluding a two-year search for a new location. The market started the search after concluding that it had outgrown its home at the Factor.
In addition to the new digs, the market is holding a fundraising campaign for $4.5 million to build a new pavilion at Franklin First with restrooms and space for 150 vendors.
The Farmers Market has grown from eight vendors to more than 100 since its founding in 2002. Donations for the pavilion can be made at www.franklinfarmersmarket.com.
Four alderman seats up for grabs this fall
Franklin voters will choose four aldermen on Election Day, Nov. 4.
Aldermen Beverly Burger (Ward 1), Matt Brown (Ward 2), Jason Potts (Ward 3) and Patrick Baggett (Ward 4) will have their seats up for grabs this year.
Burger is serving her fifth term on BOMA, while Brown, Potts and Bagget will wrap up their first terms in November.
Franklin, Tennessee is a small town south of Nashville with savory Southern restaurants and family-friendly activities. Learn about the rich history, get kids’ adrenaline pumping, and eat smoky barbecue and buttery biscuits. C’mon, let’s go!Family-friendly activities in Franklin, TennesseeSOAR Adventure Tower is a huge structure with 110 ropes course obstacles across four levels. Climb over barrels and e...
Franklin, Tennessee is a small town south of Nashville with savory Southern restaurants and family-friendly activities. Learn about the rich history, get kids’ adrenaline pumping, and eat smoky barbecue and buttery biscuits. C’mon, let’s go!
SOAR Adventure Tower is a huge structure with 110 ropes course obstacles across four levels. Climb over barrels and even through a canoe. Play 18 holes of mini golf with instrument-themed holes. Rock climbing is pretty rad at The Crag.
The 10,000-square foot indoor facility features climbs with 5,000 feet of elevation. Belay or boulder- it’s up to you. Bowl, play arcade games or billiards at Franklin Family Entertainment Center.
The bloodiest Civil War battle was fought in Franklin. My family toured the Carter House to see the bullet hole-ridden buildings and stand in the low-ceilinged basement where a family waited out the close combat that raged above them. You can also tour Carnton, an 1826 plantation that served as a hospital after the battle.
Biscuit Love is the place to go for brunch. Flaky biscuits, bonuts (a marriage between biscuits and donuts), grit bowls, and chicken and waffles pack the menu with savory and sweet Southern dishes. The Classic Omelet, with artichokes, roasted mushrooms, bacon and herby Fromage Frais was far from standard in my book.
The lines around Triple Crown Bakery tell you that their baked goods are worth waiting for. Franklin Bakehouse is another great choice for pastries and coffee. We especially appreciated their gluten-free muffins and cookies.
Puckett’s Grocery, the restaurant with live music, serves a mean smoked meatloaf plate. My son dug into the Porky Mac, which is mac and cheese piled high with pulled pork. Merridee’s Breadbasket is a made-from-scratch bakery with breakfast and lunch on the menu. I munched an egg salad sandwich on fresh bread with crisp lettuce and tomato. My son went for the baked mac and cheese (notice a theme here?).
Culacinno Italian Restaurant is a lovely choice for an upscale evening out. Woodfired pizza with bubbly, 72-hour fermented crust, pesto pasta with succulent shrimp, and rich banana pudding crowned with hazelnut topping are all excellent dishes to order there.
Shop, dine and see live entertainment at The Factory, a retail and restaurant destination inside a reclaimed stove factory. Get your Hattie B’s Hot Chicken fix without lines as long as you’ll find in Nashville. Go to Otaku Ramen for slurpy soups, noodle dishes and bubble teas. Mojo’s Tacos was a favorite of my family’s, with the chicken fajita taco my top choice.
Jeni’s Ice Cream is always huge hit. Find favorite favors (my family members all ordered Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks) and totally unique, funky options that sound weird but taste incredible. Their newest flavor is Green Smoothie. You can also find barbecue, donuts, and coffee at The Factory. Then shop for vintage clothing, local goods, gifts, art and flowers. I’d call that a nice trip, y’all!
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Franklin, Tennessee is an adorable small town 21 miles south of Nashville. You’ll find a similar love of country music and lip-smacking Southern restaurants like in the Music City, but with much fewer crowds.Stroll Downtown Franklin’s Main Street to shop chic Southern boutiques and fanciful home goods stores. Take in Civil War history with tours of historic sites. The bloodiest Civil War battle took place in Franklin. Visit nearby Leiper’s Fork, a tiny village that Justin Timberlake and many other noteworthy musician...
Franklin, Tennessee is an adorable small town 21 miles south of Nashville. You’ll find a similar love of country music and lip-smacking Southern restaurants like in the Music City, but with much fewer crowds.
Stroll Downtown Franklin’s Main Street to shop chic Southern boutiques and fanciful home goods stores. Take in Civil War history with tours of historic sites. The bloodiest Civil War battle took place in Franklin. Visit nearby Leiper’s Fork, a tiny village that Justin Timberlake and many other noteworthy musicians call home.
Appreciate the slow pace, Southern hospitality and down home charm with our family travel guide to Franklin.
Main Street is the place to be in Franklin, Tennessee. Sixteen blocks of historic buildings house famous eateries, local shops and a few chain stores (hello, Starbucks, Anthropology and Evereve). Stop in White’s Mercantile, owned by the daughter of Hank Williams Jr., for adorable gifts and treasures. The historic Franklin Theater hosts music concerts, movies, dance performances and other forms of entertainment.
Landmark Booksellers is brimming with classic, bestselling and local books. Plus, they have the cutest children’s room where you can curl up in a comfy chair with a good read. Take a hike or drive down Natchez Trace Parkway. Just a few blocks walk from downtown, you can explore a trail by a river for a nice little nature break.
Leiper’s Fork is a tiny village 8 miles from Franklin with a cluster of homegrown shops and art galleries. Our family went for Fox & Locke, an old school barbecue restaurant and live music venue. You can’t go wrong ordering the fried catfish, bologna sandwich, pulled pork, meatloaf or cheesy cauliflower casserole.
I wish we would have been around for open mic on Thursday night, where you can catch talent of all ages and occasionally a local Grammy winner on stage. I would simply pass out if Chris Stapleton walked out with his guitar and started singing. The kids were all jazzed about Bubble Joy Candy Shoppe.
The Harpeth Hotel is a four-star Marriott property in the heart of Franklin. Located within walking distance of coffee shops, stores, bakeries and more, it is a modern gem in the midst of all the downtown fabulousness. Catch live music Friday and Saturday evenings in the lobby.
Sip your morning java in the lobby coffee shop and eat a fancy dinner at 1799, the restaurant named after the year Franklin was founded. The two queen bed-room which my family stayed in was plenty large for the four of us to spread out with a couch, walk-in closet, desk and large bathroom with both a shower and a tub. The bathtub was so deep and luxurious that the kids were clamoring for turns to take baths in it.
For a unique Airbnb stay, consider Dark Horse Recording Studios. Music lovers will be especially enchanted by the three rental properties on the same estate as working recording studios utilized by Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood and Shawn Mendes, to name a few. You can rent a home or a room on this countryside property and soak up all the inspiring vibes. See artists in action as they record throughout the day, then unwind at night in the kitchen with large windows overlooking the property.
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On Tuesday, dozens of chicken-finger-lovers braved the cold morning weather to see the opening of the first Raising Cane’s location in Franklin and Williamson County. The event featured cheerleaders, giveaways, and a ribbon cutting hosted by Williamson, Inc.Founded in Louisiana, Raising Cane’s has been working to expand its footprint to bring chicken finger meals across the country. Tennesseans have had access to the famous chicken for more than a year now with a location in downtown Nashville, but Doug Haley, the restaura...
On Tuesday, dozens of chicken-finger-lovers braved the cold morning weather to see the opening of the first Raising Cane’s location in Franklin and Williamson County. The event featured cheerleaders, giveaways, and a ribbon cutting hosted by Williamson, Inc.
Founded in Louisiana, Raising Cane’s has been working to expand its footprint to bring chicken finger meals across the country. Tennesseans have had access to the famous chicken for more than a year now with a location in downtown Nashville, but Doug Haley, the restaurant’s area leader, said they are now trying to grow into smaller communities.
“Tennessee is one of our heaviest growth markets right now, so we’ll be opening quite a few restaurants in Tennessee,” Haley said. “We have our White Bridge Road location that’s kind of in the Belle Meade area [near] Brentwood and now coming down into Franklin we’re going to be able to serve our communities farther south into Spring Hill and Columbia as well.”
The Raising Cane’s menu may be small with just four chicken-finger centered meals and one kids option, but the restaurant has a huge fan base. In celebration of the opening, the Franklin restaurant offered giveaways to 20 lucky customers and the first 100 in line to place their orders.
“We had our first customer show up last night around 8:45 p.m.; [they] camped out overnight,” Haley said. Despite below freezing temperatures at the start of the grand opening celebration, customers and neighbors showed up en force to show their love for the restaurant.
Cane’s was founded by Todd Graves in 1996 after a long struggle to find people that wanted to support his vision for a restaurant that only served “craveable chicken finger meals.” His determination and care for his employees and customers has translated into Raising Cane’s service to its communities.
The new restaurant hit the ground running toward that mission, offering charitable donations to its new home community before even opening the doors. During the grand opening, Raising Cane’s presented two checks to the Williamson County Animal Center and local dance studio.
“We’re going to open this restaurant and immediately get into partnering with our community,” Haley said. “Giving back to the community that comes to us is extremely important to us and something we’re passionate about.”
Haley said the restaurant plans to continue this practice of giving while expanding into other communities.
Find more information about Raising Cane’s and the new Franklin location at https://locations.raisingcanes.com/tn/franklin. It’s located at 7087 Bakers Bridge Ave. in Franklin.
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — The City of Franklin could be gaining hundreds of acres in the county.This discussion comes after the farmland owner outside Franklin requested the land be part of the city and turned into residential developments.According to the City of Franklin, in November last year, the owners of Ravenswood Farm aske...
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — The City of Franklin could be gaining hundreds of acres in the county.
This discussion comes after the farmland owner outside Franklin requested the land be part of the city and turned into residential developments.
According to the City of Franklin, in November last year, the owners of Ravenswood Farm asked to be annexed into the city.
“The property owners have looked to, they’ve owned it for years, and they’ve looked to possibly develop it,” Franklin Alderman for Ward 1, Beverly Burger, explained. “So they wanted to make it a Serenbe-type of development, which was called the Village Green in our zoning ordinances.”
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The owners of Ravenswood Farm requested to turn 493.87 acres into a mix of residential units, walking trails, and green space. But their larger request is to do it within the city limits.
“This is step one of a two-step initiation process,” Director of Planning and Sustainability for Franklin, Emily Hunter Wright, said. “So during this first stage, we are really just studying whether it is feasible for the city to provide these services.”
Burger told News 2 that on Tuesday, city leaders will further discuss the possibility before a public hearing in February.
“Having this study is critical,” Burger expressed. “We need this study. Number two, is the timing right for this study? Number three, we are looking at the southeast sewer plant; we are not even digging the ground for that yet. So it’s got to be about timing and it’s also got to be about smart analysis.”
While it is still very early in the process, the proposal includes single-family lots, cottages, and condos.
Just a couple of minutes down the road, a local business owner said this proposed development would bring more shoppers through his doors.
“So far, the growth has been good for business,” the owner of Mercantile 1858, Matthew Bretherick, said.
But he hopes whatever happens, the county’s character stays the same. “Just keep it looking the same,” Bretherick said. “A lot of the growth happened in Nolensville. They lost a lot of that charm, and that’s why people are moving out here.”
The mayor and aldermen in Franklin are currently discussing this possibility and the services that would be needed.
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Burger said even if the project were to pass annexation, it would be years before development could start.
“I wouldn’t say anything is going to be happening out there much in the next 10 years because even if it went forward, you would have to [have] infrastructure, you would have to do all types of things to get this area ready,” Bretherick said.
The property would also need to meet city requirements.
“To provide this particular property with city services, we would need to do these things or provide these certain improvements,” Hunter Wright added. “For instance, in this location, we would need a site for a fire station. We would need to look into what might need to be provided there to build a fire station.”
A public hearing to discuss the property’s future will be held on February 11.
News 2 reached out to the farm’s owners for comment. At the time of this publication, we had not heard back.
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