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
“Country in is the air!” And the Macon County Fair is coming to Franklin in less than two weeks. Each year, Macon County welcomes the arrival of Fall with the perfect outdoor event for both locals and visitors alike. The family-friendly fun will begin on September 20 at the Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center just off … 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
Each year, when the frost clears and the trees fill out with endless leaves of green and fragrant blooms, Main Street in Downtown Franklin comes alive with various gatherings and special events. The first large event of the 2023 Season is a newcomer to the area, and it’s sure to delight locals and visitors alike! … Read more
Franklin, North Carolina is known both regionally and nationally for the beautiful colors that erupt in the Fall when the leaves begin to change. As the cooler weather sets in, the trees begin to turn various shades of yellow, orange, and red. It’s truly a sight to behold. But on the other side of the … Read more
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