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A blog about fun things to do in and around Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee.

If you’ve just moved to the area, then you’ll quickly find that you cannot keep up with everything there is to do and see around here!

If you’re planning a visit here, then you’ll appreciate all the great tips for finding your way around Franklin and its neighboring communities in Williamson County and Davidson county Tennessee.

The Fun Times Guide to Franklin/Nashville is where local writers share their unique perspectives and firsthand experiences regarding area restaurants, local shopping & services, fun things for kids and parents to do, in addition to some inside scoop about Nashville’s local celebrities.

Check back often, you’re sure to find lots of new information about Franklin and Nashville, TN!

Our Team

Meet our team who have proudly contributed:

  • More than 8,000 informative articles
  • Literally thousands upon thousands of answers to readers’ questions since 2004
Lynnette Walczak

Co-Founder – Publisher – Author | Articles

We moved from Florida to Tennessee in 2001. All signs point to the fact that we will probably retire here -- by choice. We L O V E Nashville! Our favorite places to live are just south of the City -- we've had houses in Brentwood, Franklin, and Spring Hill. And we have properties in Leipers Fork, Cookeville, and Lewisburg. This site is where I share my best tips for moving your family to Nashville and/or visiting Nashville for the first time -- with the ultimate goal of helping you find fun things to do in Williamson County and Davidson County. When I'm not out & about enjoying the Nashville area, you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). To date, I’ve written over 500 articles on this site! Many of them have upwards of 100K shares.

Bonnie Dalager

Author | Articles

I've lived in and around Brentwood, Tennessee for most of my life. I grew up in Franklin, moved away for a short time, and returned to Brentwood with a husband and preschooler in tow. I love gardening, walking, inline skating, scrapbooking, and spending time with my family.

Brenda Newman

Author | Articles

By day, I'm a full time residential real estate consultant in Franklin, Tennessee. When I'm not working, I enjoy exploring Franklin with my son, doing yardwork and home improvement projects.

Candida Jagger

Author | Articles

I’m a first-time mom. I work from home and write — mostly about my outdoor adventures, DIY projects, newly discovered products, and helpful tips as a first-time mom. I also like to share details about the alternative choices I’m exploring, as I enjoy this journey called motherhood. My family includes a toddler, 2 stepchildren, 1 dog, 1 cat, and a wonderful husband. My pre-pregnancy life was full of freedom and adventure, so I have a fresh new perspective when it comes to walking away from a career to become a full time stay at home Mama.

Donna Thompson

Author | Articles

I'm a native Nashvillian, and I’ve lived in Franklin for over 10 years. I have lived many other places and find that Franklin is the place that I truly love. It's like living in Mayberry! I’m excited to have this new opportunity to share my experiences in this town with you.

Jenn Dunsford

Author | Articles

I'm a happily married mom to 3 wonderful children: Taylor (13), Gavin (10) and Garrett (8). We recently relocated to the Nashville area from Florida and we're enjoying exploring Middle Tennessee and all it has to offer. My hobbies are: writing, photography, digital scrapbooking, cooking, and all things parenting.

Jim Walczak

Co-Founder – Publisher – Administrator | Articles

Jeep guy. Harley owner. Publisher of a few of dozen websites. Tech geek. And I get to play on the Internet for a living!

Justin Smith

Author | Articles

I'm a record collector and occasional critic. I seriously can't remember a time when I didn't love jazz. For the most part. I blame that on my Dad's CD collection. From those early days, I've built quite a collection of my own -- ranging from the sweetest melodies to the craziest skronky freakouts. I love it all!

Lindsy Jackson

Author | Articles

I live in Franklin with my husband and our toddler son. I enjoy writing about our experiences visiting places in Franklin, Cool Springs, and the Brentwood area.

Peggy Hunter

Author | Articles

I'm a stay-at-home mother of 3. Our family of 5 lives in Franklin, Tennessee. I love it here!

Tonya Hallman

Author | Articles

I've been working in and around log homes for most of my adult life. I truly enjoy helping people plan, design and decorate their log homes -- inside and out!

Wendy Mucci

Author | Articles

I recently moved to the area and am on a fast track to getting to know my way around. I have 4 kids, so I will be writing a lot about family-friendly activities. I also network with several other mothers and am always looking for good ideas.

Editorial Guidelines

At The Fun Times Guide, we take great pride in the quality of our content. We cover 32 different topics, from The U.S. Coins Guide to The Weather Tips Guide, we are your one-stop shop for up-to-date and informative content Our writers are committed to providing high-quality, original, and accurate content, ensuring expert insights with complete ethical integrity and objectivity.

At The Fun Times Guide we provide the highest quality content produced by humans, for humans. We’ve been serious about our slogan “Real People, Real Experiences, Real Helpful” long before artificial intelligence (Generative A.I.) started attempting to create content. It is against our guidelines to publish automatically generated content using AI (artificial intelligence) writing tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude .

We ensure high-quality, accurate, and inclusive content through professional editing and rigorous standards. Our experienced journalists deliver timely, fact-checked news with clear sourcing. Independent product reviews are based on research and testing. Our user-friendly guides are created by experts and regularly updated. We value your feedback at webmaster [at] thefuntimesguide.com.

Independent and Impartial

Since 2004, The Fun Times Guide has been committed to independent, impartial, fair journalism. Our content is not influenced by our advertisers. We do not accept “Sponsored Content”, “Paid Post” or “Guest Posts” that require “no follow links”.

In line with our mission statement, we (real people) want to provide useful information (real experiences) that help people find answers (real helpful), solve problems, and get inspired Any Product Reviews that we produce are unbiased, comprehensive reviews that are based on our writers personal experiences. When readers visit “affiliate links” within our content, The Fun Times Guide may receive commissions from purchases at no additional cost to the reader (helping keep our content free). We never receive compensation or consideration for the content of our recommendations.

The Fun Times Guide writers and editors will never give preferential treatment to any outside resource (company, publication, video, affiliate, website) based on their relationship with the person or company.

We openly disclose any potential conflicts of interest. While our team may receive products or services for review, our editorial integrity remains uncompromised, and personal solicitation is prohibited.

Disclosure Policy

The Fun Times Guide is committed to transparency and honesty. When we share information about products and services, we may receive products for review, which, if we keep these products or services, we will disclose this in our articles. You can read The Fun Times Guide full disclosure policy here.

Privacy Policy

We take privacy very seriously. Our full Privacy Policy is here.

About Squeaky Wheel

The Fun Times Guide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Squeaky Wheel Marketing, Inc. Squeaky Wheel is owned by Jim and Lynnette Walczak of Spring Hill, Tennessee. We began in 2003 to produce content and marketing support for the automotive aftermarket and racing industry. In 2004, the concept of The Fun Times Guide was born. Squeaky Wheel Marketing’s primary purpose now is to support and provide infrastructure for The Fun Times Guide.

Contact Us

The best way to contact us is through our Contact Form. If you prefer, feel free to email me, Jim, at webmaster [at] thefuntimesguide.com. Our office is located at 5000 Campbell Station Parkway, Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174.

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