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Brenda Newman

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.

If I were to rate the Wild Ginger restaurant in Cool Springs near Franklin, TN... on a scale of 1-5, I'd give it a 4.5. The atmosphere inside is both romantic -- for a special date; yet sophisticated -- for a business dinner. The food was to DIE for. I'll definitely be back!

I am constantly amazed at the variety of wildlife I find in my own backyard, right here in Franklin, Tennessee! Everything from bunnies and squirrels to deer, turkey, foxes, and more...

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I have watched rodeos on TV and have always been amazed at how those cowboys are able to stay on their crazy horses for so long. To see it in person at the Franklin Rodeo was even more astounding. My son and his friend had an especially good time at the Franklin Rodeo.

Where I grew up in Florida, there were no parks like Aspen Grove Park to speak of where you could walk, run or bike. And, certainly, there were no bubbling streams and golf courses along the path. It's easy to take for granted some of these parks right in our backyard. So don't. Take advantage of them and see for yourself... we live in a beautiful place!

Franklin is the only town in Tennessee that has been authorized to create its own license plate! The new historic Franklin, TN license plates are on sale now. Check 'em out!...