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Accommodations

Bizilli's Bed & Breakfast - In the heart of historic Leiper's Fork - 5516 Joseph St. - 615-599-0034 - Liz & Bryce Custer

Blue Moon Farm - Fine hospitality in private luxury cottage B & B. Spa style amenities, gourmet food, concierge services. 4414 N. Chapel Rd, 615-497-4518. Susan Eidam.

Comfort Inn - "Southern Comfort" In room coffee makers, iron & board, 4206 Franklin Commons Ct., 615-791-6675

Country Inn & Suites - A cozy stay at a comfortable price, 7120 S. Springs Drive, 615-778-0321

Embassy Suites Nashville South - Hotel, Banquets , Restaurant, 820 Crescent Centre Drive, 615-515-5151, David Latture

Franklin House - A Bed & Breakfast homestay located just 3 blocks from Historic Downtown Franklin - 304 Stewart St - 615-791-9895 - Betty & Bill Blankenship

Franklin Marriott Cool Springs - Hotel, Full Service Conference Center, Banquets, Restaurant,
700 Cool Springs Blvd. E.,615-261-6100, 

Holiday Inn Express - Deluxe breakfast, fitness center, 4202 Franklin Commons Ct., 615-591-6660 

Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast - Located within walking distance of Historic Downtown Franklin.
1317 Columbia Ave., 615-794-8178, Robbie  & Jimmy Smithson

Namaste Acres Country Ranch Inn -  A unique  B&B where the experience comes first.
5436 Leipers Creek Rd. * 615-791-0333 * Lisa Winters

Ramada Limited -  Located next to Darrell Waltrip Honda Volvo at I-65 and Highway 96. 6210 Hospitality Drive - 615-791-4004

Rebel's Roost Bed & Breakfast - 2 blocks off square, private entrance, fully equipped kit. spacious bath w/heated tile floor & jaccuzzi
305 3rd Ave. S. * 615-790-8140 or 8346 * Faye Clark Innkeeper

Sweeney Hollow Bed & Breakfast - Rural Retreat with Irish Charm, 3454 Sweeney Hollow Road * 615-591-0498 * Claudia & John Finnegan

Animals

Happy Tales Humane -- Where every story has a happy ending * Pet Adoption * The Factory at Franklin * 230 Franklin Road * 615-791-0827 or 615-261-PETS www.happytaleshumane.com

Antique Furniture/Home Accessories/Interior Design

Arbor Antique Mall -- Antiques * Furniture * Glassware * Collectibles * 202 S. Margin St. * 615-599-1200 * Micki Goestch

Battleground Antique Mall - Antiques & Collectibles
232 Franklin Rd. * 615-794-9444 * Peggy Hudson

Carter Antiques - 246 2nd Ave S - 615-595-8645

Country Charm Antique Mall - Antiques & Collectibles * 301 Lewisburg Ave. * 615-790-8908 * Hazel Green

Dumpster Divers - Architectural Antiqes, Mantles, Stained Glass, 4154 Old Hillsboro Rd, 615-591-3832, Ted Fridholm.

Harmony Home - Furniture, home accessories, girfts, lamps, arts. Over 20 local merchants, designers, artisans. 236 Second Ave. S., 615-791-0414. Jo Jernigan/Amy Simcik

J.J. Ashley's Antiques - Classic Furnishings - English Country & Country French * 125 S. Margin St. * 615-791-0011 * Lisa Biggers

Katydid's - Imported Fabrics, Trims, Lamps, Carpets
Everything to make your home "uniquely you"
1222 West Main * 615-794-8465 * Kaye Lockwood

Leipers Fork Antiques - American Country Furniture in Original Finish, Primitives & Country Store Advertising * 4149 Old Hillsboro Rd. * 615-790-9963 * Marty Hunt

Mayfield-Walker Galleries - European & American Antiques, Art & Accessories * 347 Main St. * 615-794-4404 * Peggy Mayfield/Debbie Walker

P.D.'s - Upscale Discount Linens, Furniture, Gifts
119 S. Margin St. * 615-591-3209 * Sheri Ellis Porter

Rare Prints Gallery - Antique Prints, Books & maps from the 15th - 19th centuries. 420 Main St. 615-5955552 - Ryen Baggett

Rebecca's Furniture and Design - Custom furniture and unique home accessories - 341 Main St - 615-595-2553 - Rebecca Poole

Walton's Antique & Estate Jewelry - Specializing in Platinum Diamond Jewelry, 410 Main St., 615-790-0244. Mike or Melba Walton

Art Galleries/ Framing

CJ's Off the Square - Fine Art & Events - 218 Third Ave N - 615-599-8799 - Caren Joy Dickson

Elm Tree Gallery - Fine Art on Main Street - 317 Main St., Suite 105 - www.elmtreegallery.com

Leiper's Creek Gallery - Fine Art "Celebrating Local Artists" * 4144 Old Hillsboro Rd. * 615-599-5102 * Lisa Fox

Rare Prints Gallery - Specializing in rare maps, botanicals and other hard-to-find prints * 420 Main Street www.rareprintsgallery.com

Mayfield-Walker Galleries - European & American Antiques, Art & Accessories * 347 Main St. * 615-794-4404 * Peggy Mayfield/Debbie Walker

Associations

Downtown Franklin Association - A Tennessee Main Street Program continuing the revitalization of Historic Downtown Franklin, P.O. Box 807, 615-591-8500 ext. 17, Nancy Williams, director nwilliams@historicfranklin.com

Harpeth River Watershed Association - "Working together to protect & restore the Harpeth"
410 Main St., 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 1127 * Dorene Bolze

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin/Williamson County/Downtown Franklin Association 
Protecting & Preserving the Heritage of Franklin & Williamson County * P.O. Box 723 * 615-591-8500 * Mary Pearce

Natchez Place, Inc. - People * Neighborhoods * Communities, by appointment * 239 Natchez St. * 615-936-3094 * Pearl Bransford

Churches

First United Methodist Church - "A Unique Blend of Traditional & Contemporary Christian Ministry"
143 5th Ave. S. * 615-794-2734 * www.franklinfumc.org A Lynn Hill

The People's Church - "Discover the direction for a changed life"  * 828 Murfreesboro Rd. * 615-794-2812 * Steve Dycus

Clothing/Jewelry

The Cellar - Ladies Clothing, Jewelry & Gifts
324 Main St. * 615-790-9803 * Janice Swartz

Chico's - Casual to dressy, private label women's apparel & accessories, 348 Main St., 615-599-8471, Mandy Sewell

Emmaline's - Soho style in Downtown Franklin, 400 Main Street, Suite 130, 615-791-6205

ENJOUE at Fourth & Main - A funky chic fashion boutique - 400 Main Street, Suite 120 * 615-599-8177 * Mary E. Smith

For Every Child - Children's Clothing, Accessories & Gifts * 111 5th Ave. N. * 615-790-6426 * Dale Knight

Gin-o Boutique - A Stylish Boutique - 118 Fourth Ave S - 615-771-8779 - Ginger Northcutt

The Little Cottage - For the Best in Children's Wear
230 Franklin Rd., Bldg. 11R (The Factory)
615-794-1405 * Ruth Hickman

The Smocking Loft - Fine Heirloom sewing & supplies - 230 Franklin Road - suite 811 - 615-794-6226

Walton's Antiques & Jewelry - Specializing in Platinum Diamond Jewelry * 410 Main St. * 615-790-0244 * Melba Walton

What's In Store - Jewelry * Accessories * Gifts
407 Main St. * 615-794-7560 * Dena Nance
www.whats-in-store.com

Convention & Visitors Bureaus

Williamson County/Franklin Chamber of Commerce -Your Information Source…Your Business Connection! * P.O. Box 156 * 615-794-1225 * Nancy Conway

Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau - Historic Williamson County-100 Years & a Few Short Miles from Nashville! * P.O. Box 156 * 615-794-1225 * John Whisenant

Williamson County Visitor Center - Visitor Information Center Located in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin * 209 E. Main St. * 615-591-8514

Entertainment/Recreation

Boiler Room Theatre - Williamson County's Resident Professional Theatre * 230 Franklin Rd., Bldg. 6 * 615-794-7744 www.BoilerRoomTheatre.com

The Franklin Cinema - First-run movies in historic downtown Franklin, 419 Main St. * 615-790-7122 * Joseph Benkemper/David Temple www.franklincinema.com

Franklin on Foot - Guided tours of Historic Downtown Franklin. Rene Evans. www.franklinonfoot.com

Jailhouse Industries - Pictures made in authentic lookin log jailhouse. Classic movies Sat. nights at lawnchair theatre, 4150 Old Hillsboro Rd, 615-477-6799.

Pull-Tight Theatre - Williamson County's Community Theatre, Serving Franklin and the County since 1968. * 112 2nd Ave. S. * 615-790-3204 * Iain MacPherson

ALSO SEE HISTORIC SITES BELOW

Financial Institutions/Investing

AmSouth Bank - 300 Public Square, 615-781-7000

Cumberland Bank South - 320 Main St.

Fifth Third Bank - 230 Public Square * 615-261-1200 

First Tennessee - 231 Public Square * 615-790-5100

Franklin American Mortgage - 501 Corporate Centre Dr., Ste. 400, 615-778-1000

RHR Mortgage of America LLC, 230 Franklin Road, Ste. 806, 615-468-2506 * Rick Moody

Tennessee Commerce Bank 381 Mallory Station Rd., Suite 207, 615-599-2274, Mary Lankford


Food & Beverage

Ben & Jerry's
Franklin - Ice Cream & Frozen Greats, Cakes & Catering, 400 Main St., 615-599-7482, Judy Given

The Cocoa Tree - Handmade truffles and other gourmet chocolate - 142 2nd Ave N - 615-790-1172 - www.thecocoatree.com   - Bethany and Jesse Thouin

Dotson's - "Meat 'n Three" * 99 E. Main St. * 615-794-2805 * Renay Roberts

Franklin Farmers' Market - Open 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May-Oct, Your connection for farm fresh food, 230 Franklin Road, 615-595-0511, Sherri Haynes

Franklin Mercantile Deli - Soups, Salads & Sandwiches. Open lunch: Mon.-Sat.
100 4th Ave. N. * 615-790-9730 * Cory & Graham Asch

H.R.H. Dumplins of Franklin, Inc.- Restaurant & Bakery * 428 Main St. * 615-791-7651 * Sally Poe

Icing on the Cake - Custom Cakes for all occasions, donuts, pastries, etc. - 202 Fifth Ave N - 615-791-7728 - Lynn Goodbar

La Hacienda - The Mexican Flavor In Franklin
1110 Hillsboro Road * 615-591-9590

Leiper's Fork Market - Country Store, ATM, Sandwiches, Open 7 days 6am-10pm * 615-799-2553 

Lillie Belle's - "More Than Just A Tea Room"
132 3rd Ave. S. * 615-790-2300 * Bud Carman

McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery - Fish-n-Chips, Burgers & Irish Beer: Open Mon.-Sat. * 414 Main St. * 615-591-3197 * Darryl & Annie McCreary 

Mellow Mushroom - Pizza, Calzones, Hoagies, Full Bar - 7 days, 11 a.m.-11p.m. 317 Main St., 615-628-0181, Karen & Mark Clark

Merridee's Breadbasket - Restaurant & Bakery serving sandwiches, soup & homemade dessert - 
110 4th Ave. S. * 615-790-3755 * Marilyn Kreider

One Stop Café - BBQ Since the 1960s/Plate lunches, Breakfast/Event Catering *905 Columbia Ave. * 615-794-3881 * Carrie Drury /Quinn Breckenridge

Providence Farm Foods * Farm fresh catering and take out - 100 4th Ave N - 615-591-FARM - Judy & Will Matheny

Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant  - Real food, real people, real fun * 120 4th Ave S, Franklin * 615-794-5527 * Andy Marshall
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant  - Restaurant, Catering & Community Gathering Place
4142 Old Hillsboro Rd. * 615-794-1308 * Andy Marshall

Saffire - Passionate cuisine * 230 Franklin Rd. at The Factory * 615-599-4995 * Jeff Lunsford

Sandy's Downtown Grille - The New Flavor of Franklin * 108 4th Ave. S. * 615-794-3639 * Sandy Ligon

St. Cloud's Gourmet Bakery - Gourmet bakery, wedding cakes, special design cheesecakes, offering lunch and private party facility with on-site catering - 142 2nd Ave N - 615-790-9989- Mary Ann McPherson

Starbucks Coffee Company - 438 Main St. * 615-591-6539 * 

Historic Renovation/Construction/Development

Civil Constructors Inc. - P.O. Box 865 * 615-236-9000 * Joe Rodgers

Coleman Construction, Inc. - 2001 Chrysalis Tennessee Re-modeler of the Year
224 3rd Ave. N. * 615-794-2224 * Skeeter Coleman

Historic Home Builders Inc - Custom building the new "old" house - 1219 Columbia Ave - 615-207-7413 - Patrick Craddock

Crutcher and Associates, Ron Crutcher, 615-210-1593

D9 Development - Real Estate Development & Sales - 320 Main St - 615-790-2230 - Bernie Butler

Franklin Realtors, Jay Franks, 245 Noah Drive, 615-794-1177

Lee Restoration  - Restoration & Painting
517 Church St. * 615-790-1830 * Michael Lee

Southern Land Company - 111 Westhaven Blvd, 615-599-1764

Historic Sites 

Historic Carnton Plantation - Open Daily *Antebellum Mansion & Plantation Site * Civil War Field Hospital * Confederate Cemetery * 1847 Garden * Admission Charged * www.carnton.org
1345 Carnton Lane * 615-794-0903 * Angela Calhoun

The Carter House - Open Daily * Interpretive Site for the Battle of Franklin * Admission Charged * www.carter-house.org
1140 Columbia Ave., P.O. Box 555 * 615-791-1861 * Thomas Cartwright

The Historic Lotz House - Built in 1858 by German immigrant Albert Lots and is currently on the National Historic Register. Used as a Federal hospital after the Battle of Franklin.
1111 Columbia Ave. * 615-794-1850 * J.T. Thompson

Historic Downtown Franklin - More than 70 unique shops and restaurants in the 15-block National Register Historic District surrounding the town square * Main Street, First to Fifth Avenue, Margin Street * 615-591-8500 x 17 * Nancy Williams, director, Downtown Franklin Association

Leipers Fork Historic District - National Register Historic Village including art galleries, antiques, handcrafted jewelry, historic arms maker, restaurants, garden inspired gifts, historic real estate, homemade baked goods, interior design. * Old Hillsboro Road 

McLemore House Museum - Celebrating Williamson County's rich African-American heritage
Corner of 11th Ave. N. & Glass St. * Group Tours By Appointment * 615-794-2270 * Mary Mills

Medical Facilities

Williamson Medical Center
"For the life of the community"
2021 N. Carothers Rd. * 615-791-0500


Miscellaneous

Franklin Pawn - 108 E. Fowlkes St.  * 615-794-4006 * Theodore Walker

Leading Edge Communications, LLC * 206 Bridge St. * 615-790-3718 * Eddie Coutras

Moody's Tire & Auto Service * Serving Williamson County for over 59 years * 1600 Columbia Ave. * 615-794-1504

Storage USA - Total Storage Satisfaction Guaranteed
497 Liberty Pike * 615-794-3800 * Diana Poole

TMA Group - The Transportation Management Association * 615-790-4005 * Debbie Henry

Williamson County Funeral Home & Gardens - Funeral Home & Cemetery * 3009 Columbia Ave. * 615-794-2289 * Pam Kelly

Office Supplies/Printing/Newspapers

Harpeth Graphics - 1125 Harpeth Industrial Ct. * 615-794-1896 * Gary Richardson

The Review Appeal: Williamson County's Newspaper, Established 1813 
121 2nd Ave. N. * 615-794-2555 * Mindy Tate

Personal/Beauty Services


Phaze One - Committed to preserving our natural beauty * 304 5th Ave. N. * 615-790-7164 * Bev Barton/Art Adams

Professional Services

Angela R. Hoover, Attorney at Law * 204 4th Ave. S. * 615-790-9400 * Angela R. Hoover

Cathy S. Marks State Farm Insurance - Auto * Home * Life * Health, 115 5th Ave. N. * 615-790-0077* Cathy Marks

Chappell Smith - 1109 Harpeth Industrial Court * 615-790-8090 * Chuck Clarkson

Character EYES Eyecare & Optical - Inspiring Eyewear and personalized eyecare * 407 Church St. Ste 1* 615-599-1800 * James Tilley, O.D., Penny Fishpaw, L.D.O. www.charactereyespc.com

Law Firm of Hartzog & Silva -123 5th Ave. N. * 615-790-1500 * Mark Hartzog & Ed Silva

Donald T. Ruck, CPA PC - 326 Main St. * 615-794-0018 * Donald Ruck

Melody J. Smiley, CPA - 436 Main St. * 615-794-8881 * Melody Smiley

Stites & Harbison Attorneys * 604 W Main St * 615-595-0636

Real Estate

Bob Parks Realty - 198 E. Main St. * 615-790-7400 * Sandra Tanksley

John M. Green Realtors - For real service in real estate since 1960 * 118 4th Ave. N. * 615-794-4791 * Louise Green

Trace Realty Company - 108 4th Ave. S. * 615-791-5774 * Mort Stein

United Country Leiper's Fork - Specializing in Historic Homes & Farms * 4151 Old Hillsboro Rd. * 615-599-3676 * Cindy Garvey

Shirley Zeitlin & Company Realtors * 341 Cool Springs Blvd. Ste. 100 * 615-794-0833 * Matt Ligon

Colleges

O'More College of Design - *Interior Design * Fashion Design * Graphic Design * 423 s. Margin St. * 615-794-4254 * Dr. K. Mark Hilliard

Shopping Malls/Centers

The Factory - Retail, Dining & Entertainment
230 Franklin Rd. * 615-791-1777 

Historic Downtown Franklin - More than 70 unique shops and restaurants in the 15-block National Register Historic District surrounding the town square * Main Street, First to Fifth Avenue, Margin Street * 615-591-8500 * Nancy Williams

Specialty Shops/Gifts/Florists 

Bella Linea - Fine linens, down & bath * 335 Main St * 615-627-1884 * Linda Berry

Character EYES Eyecare & Optical - Inspiring Eyewear and personalized eyecare * 407 Church St. Ste 1* 615-599-1800 * James Tilley, O.D., Penny Fishpaw, L.D.O. www.charactereyespc.com

Faye Snodgrass Gallery
- Fine Art Collectibles & Gifts * 320 Main St. * 615-595-0833 * Faye Snodgrass www.fayesnodgrass.com

Franklin Flower & Gift Gallery - www.franklinflowershop.com
1152 Columbia Ave. * 615-794-4501 * Debbie Burns

Franklin Tea Merchant - Supplies & loose teas and accessories * 430 Main St. * 615-794-6311 * Jan Erickson

The Franklin Marketplace - An eclectic collection of shopes featuring Home Decor, Art, Antiques, Unique Gifts & Accessories * 117 3rd Ave.N. * 615-595-2887 * Pam Bell

The Garden Path - Classic garden accessories * 117B Third Ave N * 615-595-8811

Harmony Home -
"bring some harmony to your home" 236 Second Ave. S. * 615-791-0414 * Amy Simcik/Jo Jernigan

Heart & Hands - "Quality Gifts Handcrafted in Tennessee" * 418 Main St. * 615-794-2537 * Carol Bennington

The Heirloom Shop - Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Dept. 56, Radko * 404 Main St. * 615-791-0110 * Jeri Martin

The Iron Gate - Specializing in French Antiques, Accessories, Gifts & Interior Design
338 W. Main St. * 615-791-7511 * Rozanne Jackson

The Kandle Kitchen - Hand Poured Candles
919 Columbia Ave. * 615-261-7550 * Carol Jack * www.kandlekitchen.com

Landmark Booksellers -- A Booklover's Paradise * Old, out-of-print & sometimes new books * 114 East Main St. * 615-791-6400 * Joel & Carol Tomlin www.landmarkbooksellers.com

Leiper's Fork Flintlocks - Hand crafted American long rifles * 4144 Old Hillsboro Rd. * 615-791-1747 * Greg S. Murry

Magic Memories - Timeless Treasures for your Purchasing Pleasures * 345 Main St. * 615-794-2848 * Gloria Barnett

Main Street Toy Co - Specialty tows from yesterday and today * 412 Main St. * 615-790-4TOY (615-790-4869) * Mark & Luanne Gray

Peggy's Place - Visit our online store, www.peggysplace.com * 236 Second Ave. S. 615-791-6408 * Peggy Smith

The Registry - Fine tableware & gifts/bridal registry. Distinctive items to suit special occasion and everyday * 335 Main St * 615-595-2323 * www.theregistryfranklin.com Barbara Harlin/Carla Myers

Ragazza - It's Italian for girl! Unique gifts and ladies accessories * Main Street *  615-791-1125

Rock Paper Scissors
- Stationery, Gifts & Wrappings
Where downtown New York meets downtown Franklin
317 Main St., Suite 110 * 615-791-0150 * Lauren & Tim Rauter www.rockpaperscissor.com

Serendipity Skincare & Cosmetics - Offering a great selection of the best products and services available. Our top of the line aesthetician and make-up artist are all you need to keep you beautiful! 405 Main St. * 615-794-7060 * Holly Arthur, Lynlee Kennedy, Lyndsay Smith

Shuff's Music - Musical Instruments & Instruction
118 3rd Ave. N. * 615-790-6139 * Ron Shuff

Stitchers Garden - Middle Tennessee's most complete quilting shop * 413 Main St. * 615-790-0603 * Myra Nickolaus


Yarrow Acres - Herbs, Herbal Wares, Folk Arts, Collectibles & More * 424A Main St. * 615-591-7090 * Sheri Gramer

Transit/Trolley Service

The TMA Group/Franklin Trolleys - Ride a historic trolley - for routes and schedules call 615-790-4005 or visit www.tmagroup.org

 

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