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06/03/2026

We all know and love Gracious Plates on Main. Now America, it’s your turn. 🎁🇺🇸😍

06/03/2026

The people at The Trek have great taste and sure know hikers. We agree 100% on The Grove Hostel being one of the best on the Appalachian Trail. Of course, Franklin is the first AT community and it's wonderful...but we are biased. So, come see for yourself.
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ur annual AT Thru-Hiker Survey had 279 participants in 2025. We gathered data on a variety of categories: different types of gear, resupply strategies, budget on trail, and more. Year after year, one of our most compelling datasets is our ever-competitive hostel ranking. When filling out our survey,...

05/28/2026

Want to learn more about your Scottish, Scots-Irish and other Celtic heritage while having a blast in the Smokey Mountains? Check out the Taste of Scotland Festival in Franklin, NC.

June 19 - 21: Three days of parades, music, food, tartans, crafts and clans.

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This festival is three days of Scottish fun, Scottish foods, Scottish music, a Clan Parade, the Highland Games Competition, Scottish Dancing, Youth Games, Border Collies and Sheep, Crafters Vendors &...

05/27/2026

Want to celebrate Father's Day in a family, healthy way...and be knighted like William Wallace of Braveheart fame? Join us for the Braveheart 5K and Family Fun Run. Wear a kilt and or family tartan (You can buy all the Scottish things you need at The Scottish Tartans Museum and Heritage Center, Inc. ), or just wear regular running/walking clothes.

Proceeds support the Scottish Tartan Museum.

The Annual Braveheart 5K & Rob Roy FUN! Run (All Ages) hosted on June 20, 2026 (Always Father's Day weekend). Race through the streets of Franklin, NC and feel like...

05/23/2026

🎼A relaxing beautiful Saturday with free live music on the Square and local band Low Tide playing everything Stevie Ray Vaughn to The Pina Colada song. 🎶 So fun.

05/23/2026

Still planning that ultimate mountain vacation? Want to travel to a whole new world, but not travel across the globe? Franklin, NC has you covered. Outdoor adventures, great grub, relaxation with a view, small town vibes...check out our itinerary.

Cool mountain mornings, waterfall adventures, gem mining, scenic drives, local food, and small-town charm — summer in Franklin, NC is packed with ways to relax and explore. Here’s an easy-to-follow...

05/19/2026

🎶☀️ Turn up the volume on your mountain getaway! From bluegrass pickin’ on the Square 🎻 to riverfront concerts 🌊🎸 and live tunes under the stars ✨, summer in Franklin, NC is packed with music, mountain vibes, and unforgettable nights. Grab your lawn chair, stroll downtown, and discover why live music hits different in the Smokies ⛰️🎤

Whether you’re into country, classic rock, Americana, or laid-back acoustic sets, there’s a soundtrack waiting for your summer adventure 🎵🍻🎶 Check out our guide to the best live music events happening all season long in Franklin! 🎧

There’s just something about summer evenings in Franklin. The mountains cool off, downtown starts buzzing, lawn chairs unfold around the square, and live music drifts through the air almost every weekend....

05/16/2026

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05/12/2026

Looking for farmers markets in Franklin, NC? On Wednesdays and Saturdays, you’ll find more than fresh produce here. Franklin’s markets bring together local farmers, bakers, makers, musicians, food trucks, and families in the heart of the North Carolina mountains. 🍅🍓🌶
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Looking for farmers markets in Franklin, NC? You’ll find more than fresh produce here. Franklin’s markets bring together local farmers, bakers, makers, musicians, food trucks, and families in the heart...