Monday, October 11, 2010

Pumpkinfest in Downtown Franklin

My favorite event of the season is quickly approaching, Pumpkinfest!

Pumpkinfest is a festival in Historic Downtown Franklin, stretching the entire length of Main Street, that celebrates everything related to autumn, the harvest, and pumpkins!



Come to Pumpkinfest to experience food, art, and crafts from over 50 vendors, music, storytelling, children's crafts and activities, hayrides, a chili cook-off, and a costume contest!


Pumpkinfest takes place on October 30 in Downtown Franklin on Main Street! Visit www.historicfranklin.com for more information on Pumpkinfest!

Happy Pumpkinfest-ing!

Need Fall Clothes? Check Out These Boutiques!

Fall is quickly approaching, and as most ladies do, I needed new fall clothes. I went to Downtown Franklin and had the best luck! Skirts, jackets, sweaters, jeans, dresses, and the best boots are all available at these boutiques in Downtown Franklin on Main Street! Listed from most expensive to least expensive, the boutiques I love are as follows:









Emmaline offers a variety of high end designers! For being such a small boutique, they have a huge selection! Check out Emmaline if you're in the market for dressier tops and skirts, or designer jeans!













Enjoue is also a high end designer boutique, targeted towards the upper-twenties, young thirties crowd. Enjoue carries designers such as Tracy Reese and Nicole Miller, with business appropriate and cocktail attire.









Ivey on Main is targeted towards college aged, young twenties women who are interested in current styles, without spending a TON of money. Most of the items I purchased were at Ivey on Main. Cute sweaters, fall dresses, and boots were plentiful, and I could have spent a fortune! They also carry a good selection of designer jeans as well.












Philanthropy has a great selection of fall tops and dresses, while being the most budget-friendly of all the boutiques. If you're in a pinch and need something cute, Philanthropy is the place to go!

Happy shopping!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Luncheon Favorites

Part of Southern culture is meeting friends for lunch, whether it be a quick get together or a full course meal! Downtown Franklin is the perfect place for these outings. Some of my favorites are as follows:




Merridee's Breadbasket











- Located at 110 4th Avenue South
- Merridee's menu offers the perfect combination of Southern homemade classics, with the casual atmosphere of a luncheon café
- Breads and pastries are baked fresh each day
- Local favorites are egg salad sandwiches on Viking bread (whole grain), chicken salad sandwiches on egg bread, and homemade fruit tea
- Visit Merridee's Breadbasket for full menu, hours of operation, and daily specials!



Dotson's Restaurant











Located at 88 East Main Street
- Dotson's has been renowned as one of the most popular restaurants in Downtown Franklin  for the past 65 years, with reasonable prices and family recipes passed down through the decades
- Dotson's has been featured on television programs such as Martha Stewart, and various programs on Food Network
- Famous lunch dishes are fried chicken, turnip greens, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and homemade biscuits
- For reviews and further information, visit Dotson's Restaurant Review



Franklin Mercantile Deli











- Located at 100 4th Avenue North
- Franklin Mercantile Deli is the perfect luncheon location for families with small children, or parties who desire a cozy, family-style setting in which to dine
- Franklin Mercantile is popular for their creative sandwiches, which are reasonably priced between $7.25 and $7.50
- Local favorites are Mable's Pecan Chicken Salad sandwich, Classic BLT, and Patti's Pimento Cheese sandwich
- Visit Franklin Mercantile for more information about the Franklin Mercantile Deli




Happy luncheoning!