When one thinks about the possibility of moving to a small town, a common concern is the distance to high-quality food and drink. Take breakfast treats for example. Who wants to live somewhere without decent donuts or bagels nearby? Thankfully, residents of Franklin, NC don’t have that worry. Less than 5 short blocks from Sanctuary … Read more
Organized in 1820, the town of Franklin, North Carolina has been known for centuries as a quaint oasis amid the Great Smoky Mountains. Even though the town has grown in recent decades, the area still maintains the small-town feel that has always made the town so attractive to tourists. First-time visitors often become second and … Read more
Have you ever visited a large city and signed up to join a local ghost tour experience? If so, you probably had a fifty-perfect chance of ending up spending an hour or more on some corny excursion filled with made-up stories and bad actors popping out from behind buildings. Thankfully, you won’t find any silly … Read more
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
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
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
One of the best parts of living in Franklin, North Carolina is that the town has managed to maintain all of its small-town charm while growing and adding numerous amenities to the area. Even though you can find chain department stores, groceries, and gas stations, the region is still rich with locally-owned places. Local residents … Read more
Franklin, North Carolina is known for its small-town feel and close-knit community. While large cities are full to the brim with chain stores and restaurants, this small mountain town prides itself on providing unique experiences and supporting small businesses. So it is no surprise that our town is home to a variety of quaint, locally-owned … Read more
Main Street in downtown Franklin, NC is known for the array of shops you’ll find as you meander up and down the sidewalks. The various shops offer a great selection of both new and old items: antiques, clothing, books, housewares, and much more. We’ve compiled just a few of our favorite places to shop in … Read more
The best part of summer in the mountains of Western North Carolina is the weather. It’s the perfect time to get moving, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the outdoors. Here’s what a perfect day in Franklin looks like to us! Morning Last weekend, we took a morning walk to the Greenway, just … Read more
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