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820 Crescent Centre Drive; Franklin, TN 37067
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700 Cool Springs Blvd; Franklin, TN 37067
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9150 Carothers Pkwy; Franklin, TN 37067
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THE CHAPMANS’ FAVORITE PLACES TO EAT IN FRANKLIN:
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Red Pony:
Sophisticated Southern
408 Main Street; Franklin, TN
Reservations Recommended / Website
Notes from Mary Beth: Truly a Steven and Mary Beth go-to restaurant for special occasions or a date night. The guacamole is the best, and Steven would recommend the filet. When I say we frequent this restaurant the most of any, its true! They know us there!
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Pieology:
Personal Sized / Gourmet Pizzas
346 Main Street; Franklin, TN
No Reservations Needed / Website
Notes from Mary Beth: What’s not to love about a place where you can create your own pizza AND see SCC lyrics on the wall?!
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The Bunganut Pig:
Pub and Americana Menu
1143 Columbia Avenue; Franklin, TN
No Reservations Needed / Website
Notes from Mary Beth: Nothing fancy here! Tucked away in a basement, this pub-type restaurant is perfect for a local feel lunch. It’s just good Ole’ American Food. Try the deep fried pickles.
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Merridee’s Breadbasket:
Half Bakery, Half Breakfast place, Half Amazing Sandwiches, 100% Awesome.
110 Fourth Avenue South; Franklin, TN
No Reservations Needed / Website
Notes from The Chapmans Weekend Team: Affordable and Amazing. By far one of the best and most unique places for a meal that will satisfy. It’s counter service ordering then they bring your food to your table.
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Pucketts Grocery & Restaurant:
Half Bakery, Half Breakfast place, Half Amazing Sandwiches, 100% Awesome.
120 Fourth Avenue South; Franklin, TN
Reservations Sometimes Required / Lunch Is Suggested Time / Website
Notes from The Chapmans Weekend Team: Also one of the best spots for lunch and a true Nashville BBQ experience. If you’re wanting to go here for dinner make sure you check and see if there’s a live concert that night – if there is you will need reservations because locals fill this place up QUICKLY!
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Kilwins:
Ice Cream, Fudge, & Chocolate
405 Main Street; Franklin, TN
No Reservations Needed / Website
Notes from Mary Beth: This is more of a SCC favorite. He is a lover of chocolate and a lover of ice cream! With that said, you should stop here. My favorite is the caramel apples.
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THE CHAPMANS’ FAVORITE PLACES TO SHOP:
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White’s Mercantile:
345 Main Street; Franklin, TN 37064
Reservations Recommended / Website
Notes from Mary Beth: This is one of my favorite local shops. It has sweet, unique gifts for everyone.
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Rock Paper Scissors:
317 Main Street; Franklin, TN
No Reservations Needed / Website
Notes from Mary Beth: The cutest paper store ever. I just love this store and all the beautiful things inside.
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Walton’s Antique & Estate Jewelry
Downtown; Franklin, TN
No Reservations Needed / Website
Notes from Mary Beth: I just love looking at and wondering what the stories are behind each treasured piece of jewelry.
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Philanthropy
Downtown; Franklin, TN
No Reservations Needed / Website
Notes from Mary Beth: I shop for my girls here a lot! A beautiful clothing store that is full of compassion and love. It’s Christian owned and it is evident throughout! Love It!
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Philanthropy
Downtown; Franklin, TN
No Reservations Needed / Website
Notes from Mary Beth: I shop for my girls here a lot! A beautiful clothing store that is full of compassion and love. It’s Christian owned and it is evident throughout! Love It!
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City Farmhouse
230 Franklin Road; Suite 1302; Franklin, TN
No Reservations Needed / Website
Notes from Mary Beth: This is a favorite antique place to stop. There are plenty of places like this in Franklin, and this is one of my favorites.
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The Little Cottage Children’s Shop
324 Liberty Pike, Suite 135; Franklin, TN
No Reservations Needed / Website
Notes from Mary Beth: This shop is just precious. I look for unique baby gifts here. It’s a bit spendy, but they do have great sales.
