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The Insider’s Guide to Franklin

If you want a true insider’s guide to the Town of Franklin here in the Smoky Mountains and Nantahala National Forest, as told by a local, check this out. Our State Magazine is a premiere source for all things North Carolina and tourism. This piece highlights our wonderful town, its outdoor activities, our merchants, museums, …

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