One of the best city parks in Franklin TN for kids is Pinkerton Park. It’s located on Highway 96, just past the railroad tracks on the east side of downtown Franklin. See why we think it’s the best for kids, plus photos and fun things to do there.
Parks
Nashville residents share photos & highlights of their favorite local parks, state parks, dog parks, and skate parks. Did you know that no matter where you are in Tennessee, there’s a state park within an hour’s drive. (And all Tennessee state parks are FREE!)
Tennessee State Parks Are FREE… Here Are Our Favorite State Parks Near Nashville
Did you know that wherever you are in Tennessee there’s a state park within an hour’s drive?! Good news: ALL Tennessee state parks are now FREE! So, if you haven’t been to one of Tennessee’s state parks in awhile, this is something to add to your Bucket List. See a complete list of Tennessee state parks and which ones are our favorites in Middle Tennessee. Plus other fun things to do in the Nashville area.
We Toured The Fontanel Mansion In Nashville – Here’s What It Was Like
Touring the Fontanel mansion is definitely something for your Nashville Bucket List! Here’s how much it costs + my photos showing what the log home is like.
Reasons To Choose Spring Hill TN (Just South Of Franklin) As A Place To Live Near Nashville
Two of the suburbs south of Nashville (Franklin & Brentwood) are getting crowded. That’s why we moved to nearby Spring Hill just 12 miles south of Franklin.
Nashville Segway Tours: A Segway Tour Is A Fun Way To Explore Downtown Nashville!
I rode a Segway for the first time thru downtown Nashville and I didn’t crash – or hit anyone! Two-hour Nashville Segway Tours are fun for locals & tourists
Franklin Tennessee Dog Park Review: The K9 Korral At Harlinsdale Park
We already have a favorite dog park in Franklin… it’s Maggie’s Bark Park. Our second favorite is Warner Dog Park.But still, I was excited when I heard there was another new dog park in town! It’s called the K9 Korral Dog Park at Harlinsdale Farm. So the dog and I both jumped in the car and we went to check it out…
Top 5 Reasons To Visit Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall
I highly recommend making your way to Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park as soon as you get a chance. There are so many reasons to visit this beautiful park, but here are my top 5, plus some things that are good to know before you go!
Centennial Park Nashville: A Review Of The Playground & More
I love parks. My kids love parks. So we thought we would explore a little bit of Nashville’s beautiful Centennial Park the other day. There is so much to see and do there! Here’s a little about our first time visiting Nashville’s Centennial Park.
Best City Park For A Franklin TN Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
Looking for a city park in Franklin, Tennessee to have a wedding party — like a rehearsal dinner? Here are our recommendations for the best Franklin, TN parks with pavilions to accommodate a wedding party — rain or shine!
Aspen Grove Park: Hidden In The Heart Of Cool Springs, TN
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!
The Franklin Dog Park vs Warner Dog Park
My aim here is simply to give new residents or visitors in the Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee area an honest review and some idea of what they can expect to find upon their first visit to the Warner Dog Park or Maggie’s Park Park — aka The Franklin Dog Park.
Our Favorite Dog Parks In Franklin & Nashville
Here’s what you can expect to see when you go to the Franklin Dog Park — also known as Maggie’s Bark Park — in Williamson County. Or, if you go to the Warner Dog Park — part of the Percy Warner Parks system between Brentwood and Bellevue in Nashville. Lots of photos!
Coming Soon: New Parks And Playgrounds In & Around Franklin, TN
The following parks and trails in Franklin and Williamson County Tennessee are currently being built. Here are details, maps, and park renderings to get a better of idea of what and when these new parks will be opening.
Parks & Playgrounds In Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin Tennessee is a city filled with parks! There are city parks. And there are county parks. When you add them all up, there are PLENTY of places to enjoy the great outdoors in one of the many parks located in Franklin, TN. In all, there are nearly 30 parks within the confines of the city.
Nashville Spray Parks & Spraygrounds: FREE Water Parks & Fun For All Ages!
A sprayground is a water playground consisting of a multiple groups of spray features surrounded by a kid-friendly playing surface. Spraygrounds are typically automated and use nozzles and shower-type heads to distribute the water. They sometimes include interactive features, as well. For example, some sprays can be activated by users touching a button which begins a computerized water sequence. Here are Nashville’s spray parks…
Inside Scoop: New Williamson County Park Near The Natchez Trace Parkway
There’s a new park in town! Franklin, Tennessee gets a new park, managed by Williamson County Parks & Rec and built adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway, near Highway 96. Here are first photos of the build process.
Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign…
At a local city park, there are just too many signs. While they have removed the ‘Absolutely No Ball Throwing’ sign, and a few other similar — non fun — signs, I was still amazed by the sheer number of signs you’re faced with the moment you step foot in this lovely city park. How many signs can you spot in this one photo?
Fun Trips & Tours In and Around Franklin, TN
Thinking of visiting Franklin Tennessee in the near future? Here are some great tips for tourists and some ideas of fun things to see & do in and around Franklin, Tennessee.
Skateboard Park Progress: Photos of Phase 2
Photos, map, and directions to the new Jim Warren Skateboard Park in Williamson County, Tennessee – Franklin, TN.
Nashville Offers FREE Movies In The Park …Good Ones, Too!
Nashville offers FREE movies in the park at the Centennial Park bandshell on West End Avenue on Wednesday’s from May 31st through June 28th. Here’s the movie lineup…
UPDATE: More Franklin Skateboarding Park Photos
At the Franklin Skate Park, as these pictures show, we’re in the ‘slow’ phase of the construction process right now. While there haven’t been many visual changes in the past few months, you can see in these photos that the skateboard park in Franklin, Tennessee is coming along quite nicely!
Franklin Skate Park at Jim Warren Park
The Jim Warren Skate Plaza is one of the best things to happen to the town of Franklin Tennessee in a long time! Construction on the new skate park began this week… check out the pictures, plans for the skate park, and details about the park’s future.
4th Of July Fun: A Baby Girl, A Little Boy, And A Water Bottle
It was a scorching hot day in Franklin, Tennessee on the Fourth of July. Jim’s family — his brother, sister-in-law, and their 2 kids — were in town visiting. We all went to Pinkerton Park for the afternoon, and this happened to be little Dylan’s first time drinking out of a water bottle by himself. These […]
It’s Called ‘Fall Creek Falls’ For A Reason…
A story that’s funny NOW about Jim’s dad and the day he almost didn’t return home with us during our trip to Fall Creek Falls State Park. He’s tumbled off a cliff instead! Danger… warning… don’t let this happen to you!
About Where We Live: Nashville, Tennessee
We live in Franklin, Tennessee — Williamson County. Here are the reasons we think the Nashville area is one of the best places to live!
