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Franklin’s Landmark Booksellers: A First Timer’s Guide

When you enter Landmark Booksellers in downtown Franklin, TN, be prepared to experience the old world at its finest hour. The building itself, built in the 1820's, is a beautiful reminder of Franklin's impressive history, despite its ghost stories. I passed Landmark Booksellers many times, appreciating the architecture and wondering what treasures it may hold, but never went in until last week. If you have made the mistake I have, thinking that it isn't your sort of place, I urge you to … [Read more...]

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Experience The Battle Of Franklin With A Self-Guided Tour

Everyone loves a great story. I especially love a true story that is filled with adventure. You may not have noticed, but every time you drive down Columbia Avenue in Franklin, you are passing a story that played out in 1864. On November 30th of that year, almost 9,500 men were lost in a battle that Sam Watkins of the 1st Tennessee Infantry called "the blackest page in history of the War of the Lost Cause. It was the bloodiest battle of modern times in any war. It was the finishing stroke … [Read more...]

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Fun Ideas For A Rainy Day In Franklin, Tennessee

There are few things equal to rainy days in making children of all ages restless. My kids, who normally find plenty of things to do for themselves inside, are suddenly bored with all indoor activities. The whole "why don't you clean your room if you're so bored" thing doesn't really work in my home. So I have my own list of rainy day activities.   … [Read more...]

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Tennessee Kids Get Free Books Each Month From Birth To Age 5! (UPDATE: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Is Now International)

Attention all parents in Tennessee: Did you know that your children can receive FREE books every month? Yep... all Tennessee kids from birth to age 5!   … [Read more...]

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