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Silent Structures, Living Stories
As we celebrate Preservation Month, communities across the country take time to recognize the importance of protecting the places that tell their stories. Franklin offers no shortage of examples.


Everyday Escapes
Six trends shaping backyards this year.


Lovebirds of Williamson County
This feature highlights local lovebirds and the relationships that have been built right here.


Season's Best
There is so much magic around us that it can be hard to keep up. So, here is a little list of musts this holiday season.


Brush, Shock & Let It Be
Autumn has arrived, and homeowners will be preparing their outdoor spaces for cooler weather. For those with pools, the experts at Latham, The Pool Company, are offering a simple eight-step guide to prepping a pool for fall. From cleaning and chemical balancing to filter care, these tips will help your readers save time and protect their investment.


Patio Perfection
Cass Smith used Trex® decking and the RainEscape® system to turn her backyard deck into a dry, livable patio space.


Bicentennial Park: At the Old Georgia Boot Factory Site
If you haven't driven through downtown Franklin recently between 3 rd Avenue North, North Margin and the Harpeth River—then you are...


Spruce Up YOUR Backyard this Year
Trex shares how to spruce up YOUR outdoor space and make it home


Down Home
It began innocently enough back in 1994. Rodeo Cowboy Ernie Greer, then in his mid-thirties, was looking to buy a stainless steel table so he could cure hams during his off-season. As a kid in rural Paris, Tennessee, Ernie’s father and grandfather both cured hams while young Ernie helped. But when Ernie arrived to the home of Mr. Reynolds to buy the table, Reynolds asked Ernie if he wanted to buy his whole operation instead.


Small Town Guide Book
The Leiper’s Fork Foundation, along with Middle Tennessee State University's (MTSU) Center for Historic Preservation, recently published Charting Your Own Vision: Lessons from Leiper’s Fork. The book is a guide for other small towns and rural communities interested in following the Leiper’s Fork model of success.


RAVENSWOOD MANSION
On a cool March morning in 1821, a young Sam Houston – future Governor of Tennessee and Texas, and first president of the Republic of...


Five Messages Your Yard Sends Potential Home Buyers
More than three-quarters of Americans who have a yard say it’s one of the most important parts of their home, according to a poll...


Arrington Vineyards’ Journey Through Taste & Time
Nestled in eastern Williamson County, Arrington Vineyards beckons wine lovers with its stunning wine-country views. Open throughout the...


SOS Save Our Shrubs (and Trees)
Helping your yard recover, survive and THRIVE after this harsh winter.


Morning Glory Orchard
In 2002, Curt and Cristina Wideman entered an auction with the hopes of retiring, only to leave with an orchard right in the heart of...


Three Projects to Make Your Landscape the Neighborhood Favorite
The days of the ho-hum landscape are gone. Now more than ever, our yard is truly an extension of the home. Crafting an outdoor space for...
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