Experience Franklin – The Heart of Adventure

Things to Do

Events

Voluntourism

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, …

The Insider’s Guide to Franklin

The Latest from Franklin

🏡 The Best Bed & Breakfasts in Franklin, NC

⛽️ Gas Station Gourmets: Where Franklin’s Food Scene Fuels Up

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

🥾 Best Cool Weather Hikes in Franklin, NC

Haunted Nights: Ghost Tours in Franklin, NC This Fall

Work Remotely, Relax Locally: How to Blend Business and Pleasure in Franklin, NC

🍂 Fall Activity Guide: Franklin, NC – October 2025

🍁 Chase Fall Color With the New Interactive Foliage Map

More Than A Scenic View: Franklin Through the Lens of Chief Devin Holland