The Sanctuary Village Blog is a collection of articles, stories, and other content related to living in the Town of Franklin, Western North Carolina, and the Sanctuary Village.
While Fall is still in the air, it’s the perfect time to grab some of your favorite people, jump in the car, and explore. Check out the sights offered by the best scenic drives in and around Franklin, North Carolina! Great Smoky Mountains National Park With more than 500,000 acres of scenery nestled within this … Read more
Franklin, North Carolina has a wide selection of locally owned and operated restaurants nestled in the downtown area. We couldn’t possibly name all of them in one blog, so we’ve compiled a list of the ones we think are the very best, and you can be the judge! Cafe Rel You might not think you … Read more
Museums Incorporated in 1855, the town of Franklin, North Carolina has a whole lot of history! This small town has three separate museums downtown to showcase its rich heritage. The Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum focuses on native gems and minerals from the region and tells the story of how they contributed to the colonization … Read more
In Franklin, North Carolina, Fall celebrations can be found every weekend and around every corner during the month of October. The leaves are changing, the colder weather has created an air of excitement, and everyone is ready to enjoy our favorite season in the mountains. But, of all the celebrations and traditions for Autumn in … Read more
In Franklin, North Carolina, the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is known for the wide variety of entertainment that graces its stage each year. There are musicians, talent competitions, magicians, Broadway musicals, and much more to see in this theatre. But on Saturday, October 14, for the third year in a row, the … Read more
Now that October has arrived in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the Fall colors will begin to appear all across the region as the cooler weather moves in. Because the mountain elevations have such a drastic range, the leaf changes always occur at different times throughout the month depending upon the location of the … Read more
For locals and visitors alike, Franklin, North Carolina has been a mountain oasis for years, even decades. There are residents who live on property that has been in their family for generations and residents who visited the area as children and chose to move to Franklin as adults. There are those “old timers” who can … Read more
Franklin High School Panthers Football in Franklin, NC Football Season has officially begun! For all those who love the game, this time of year is anticipated months in advance, and now that it’s finally here, every weekend offers new excitement. While the televised games are certainly enjoyable, it’s not the same as actually attending a … Read more
Last year, leaders in the town of Franklin approved the layout for a skate park and earlier this year, construction officially broke ground on the new site. Back in 2021, a local 14-year-old stood up in front of the City Council and presented his idea of a skate park where skateboarders could practice in a … Read more
June in Western North Carolina is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy summer in the mountains. The days are warm, the nights are cool, and there is endless fun to be had. Just a short drive from Sanctuary Village, at the intersection of the Appalachian Trail and the Nantahala River, you can find … Read more
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