If you’ve spent any time in Franklin, NC, chances are you’ve come across Barbara McRae’s name. Whether the interpretive signs on the Women’s History Trail (WHT), the Barbara McRae Cherokee Heritage Apple Trail on The Little Tennessee Greenway, community projects, or stories shared by those who knew her, Barbara’s influence is everywhere; she left a … Read more
More Than a Yarn Shop: A Community Staple Silver Threads is more than just a yarn and fiber arts store in downtown Franklin NC—it’s a space where creativity, community, and craftsmanship come together. For locals and visitors alike, it’s become a place of inspiration and connection. Threads of Memory and Meaning Silver Threads was certainly … Read more
Introduction When people think of small towns, they often assume that there’s not much to do. But Franklin, NC, is a charming exception. This quaint town is teeming with activities, classes, events, and fundraisers that cater to diverse interests and passions. As a resident of Sanctuary Village, you’re just a few blocks away from downtown … Read more
April Events National Tartan Day – Scottish Tartans Museum and Heritage Center – April 5 @ 11:00am – 2:00pm Celebrate Scottish, Irish and English heritage as only those wearing the kilts and the Scottish Tartan Museum and Heritage Center can do. There will be music, food, games, and so much more. The Wild World of … Read more
Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina lies the charming town of Franklin, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. As one of the 56 communities recognized in the A.T. Community™ program, Franklin North Carolina proudly serves as a gateway to the iconic Appalachian Trail (AT). Every year between March and … Read more
Discover Ruby City Gems, a historic institution established in 1958, and located near great restaurants like Gracious Plates and local attractions like the Barbara McRae Cherokee Heritage Apple Orchard They have an impressive selection of 14k and sterling silver, diamond and gemstone jewelry, as well as loose gemstones and diamonds. But that’s not all – Ruby City … 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
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
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
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