Many know Franklin’s bloody history—and, some say, haunted by it. Here are the spookiest tales from Williamson County.

Explore the evolution of dining etiquette from the Victorian era's grand formality to today's blend of tradition and convenience.

Eric Ross’s Embracing Southern Homes celebrates timeless Southern interiors with heartwarming stories, design tips, and classic elegance.

Photography by Libby Lea Creative Is there anything more quintessentially Southern than a welcoming front porch? With fall finally...

Hamilton Hall 1799 Elijah Hamilton, an early Nashville resident, built Hamilton Hall on a 320-acre tract along the West Harpeth River in...

Franklin's First United Methodist Church This building stands on the site of the church’s third location. The original brick sanctuary,...

The Carter House, built between 1828 and 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter, is one of Williamson County’s most significant landmarks. A...

In 1855, Johann Albert Lotz and his family arrived in Franklin from eastern Germany, seeking peace after years of conflict in their...

Built in 1826 by former Nashville mayor Randal McGavock, Carnton holds a profound place in Franklin’s history. Once a prominent...

Just before entering historic and lively downtown Franklin, sits a 100-plus year-old neighborhood, affectionately known as Myles Manor....

Tucked away in the serene landscapes of Franklin, a new standard of luxury living has emerged. Welcome to Reese, a neighborhood that...

Downtown Franklin is special… Especially if you live at Magnolia Hall. Currently under construction, the new neighborhood will be home to...

Photography by Blake Shorter Charm is a southern way of life. It is a characteristic that is instilled in most, especially southern...

It’s a beautiful spring morning in Nolensville, as throngs of people work their way up a mud and gravel path to a home still under...

Photography Courtesy of Rick Warwick & Katie Shands Despite the construction debris around it, the historic Merrill-Williams home somehow...

Photography by beth valdovinos photography Over a Century of Charm & Innovation Upon entering downtown Franklin via Franklin Road, one...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Lele Fain Laura Ashley is celebrating seventy years of business, and if you’re a “grandmillennial” like myself, you are...

Photography by Shannon Leblanc Sanding on the front porch of the historic Hayes House, looking out over the rolling hills of Harlinsdale...

photography by Adam Sanner & provided by the Gary Sinise Foundation When I asked actor Gary Sinise how his work for our nation's heroes...