Each year, numerous events take place in downtown Franklin, North Carolina. Festivals, craft markets, local vendor strolls, seasonal celebrations, concerts, food markets, and many others delight local residents and visitors throughout the year. And we’re very excited that another fun, family-friendly event has been added to the calendar this September! On Saturday, September 9 from … 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
On Saturday, August 19, the 17th Annual Franklin Area Folk Festival will bring smiles to faces of all ages. The free event will be held at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center, located in Cowee West’s Mill Historic District. Built in 1943. The school itself is a historic site in Western North Carolina. This historic … Read more
For centuries, Western North Carolina has been a mecca for gem lovers. These mountains are rich with rubies, sapphires, and other precious gems! This is truly the perfect location for folks to gather each year for the Macon County Gemboree! This famous gem show just celebrated its 56th year this past weekend, and there’s no … Read more
Quite often, when we envision high-quality performing arts, we associate the idea with large cities. They often have both the venues and the resources to bring the talent to the area for the very best concerts, shows, and various performances. However, if you visit the quaint mountain town of Franklin, North Carolina, you’ll find that … Read more
Since the 1800s, the secluded mountains of Western North Carolina have been known for the exquisite gems that can be found in their mines. Gem mining in Franklin began after rubies and sapphires were first discovered in the region. Multiple gem mining companies took an interest and began searching for the primary source of the … 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
While it may surprise many, the town of Franklin, NC is rich in Scottish history. Before the United States became a nation, Scottish immigrants crossed the Atlantic and settled in the Great Smoky Mountains. The beauty of Western North Carolina is said to remind Scottish immigrants of the rolling hills and mountains of their homeland. … Read more
I love late spring in Franklin, North Carolina. The days are warm, the nights are cool, all the trees are full and green, and there are so many things to do around town with family and friends! This past Saturday evening, we walked up to Main Street with some family and friends who were visiting … Read more
Franklin’s rich history and wealth of natural resources unite to make it a perfectly charming southern mountain town. For many decades, gems and minerals have been mined throughout the region, trout have been farm raised or caught wild in the meandering rivers, and crops have been successfully cultivated in the wholesome soil. In recent years, … Read more
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