“See the Elephant” by Photographer Shawne Brown
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Planning a Trip to Dollywood and the Smoky Mountains with Friends
You know those friends you can go years without seeing, then all show up in one place and immediately it’s as if no time has passed? That’s the Footlight Fannies for me. So when the sole male fanny proposed a weekend in the Smokies—or rather, I think his words were, “how do you feel about […]
This is Your Sign to Take a Solo Trip to Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin has long been one of my favorite destinations in Tennessee. It’s just an hour and fifteen minutes from my house to Main Street, yet it feels like a completely different than the Tennessee I grew up in: History has been preserved, creative entrepreneurs have set up shop in century-old buildings, and the food scene […]
Choose Your Own Adventure in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Growing up in a small town south of Nashville, we ventured out to Murfreesboro regularly: for summer camps, doctor appointments, shopping, you name it. What felt like a small town then, the home to Middle Tennessee State University now boasts 165,000 residents and has expanded at a rapid race, thanks to its central location. It’s […]
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What to Expect from Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin, Tennessee
Every September brings with it countless festivals in Tennessee, and one of my absolute favorites is Pilgrimage Music Festival in the impossibly charming town of Franklin. While other music festivals in Tennessee like Bonnaroo and CMA Fest are in the camp of “you’ve got to go at least once,” Pilgrimage reigns as one I would […]
One Day in Franklin: Eating, Shopping + Civil War History
One of the best things about living in Tennessee is the number of day trips available to us on any given week. We live just an hour south of Nashville, which affords us regular outings like a quick trip to the Smokies, an afternoon of waterfall hopping or a day trip to Franklin. Franklin factored […]
Where to Stay in Franklin, Tennessee: the Harpeth Hotel
One of my favorite weekends getaways is Franklin, Tennessee. It’s just an hour from where we live, but sometimes it feels necessary to break up your routine and reset your mental battery for a weekend—the closer, the better. And with the opening of the Harpeth Hotel a few years back, we love to stay in […]
Why Franklin is One of Tennessee’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities
Long-time readers know that no one loves a good road trip quite like our pup Ella If she could, she’d go with us everywhere. The problem? Not everywhere is pet-friendly—well, not everywhere is pet-friendly like Franklin, Tennessee, I should add. This post was last updated in August 2025. Sure, there are plenty of trips she can […]
Forgotten History: Understanding the Civil War in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
It’s impossible to understand the geography and psychology of the American Civil War without including Tennessee…
Visit Maker City: Exploring the Knoxville Art Scene In Depth
It’s no secret that Knoxville ranks high up on our list of must-visit destinations. Much of my family was born there, and I’m a proud graduate of University of Tennessee. But despite my extensive knowledge of East Tennessee’s largest city, the Knoxville arts scene is an ever-changing tapestry of color and innovation that keeps every […]
