Franklin TDA

If you think small mountain towns don’t cater to a sophisticated palate, then maybe a trip to Franklin, NC is overdue for your cultivated taste buds.  Home to an array of incredible restaurants and speak-easy-like pubs, our town offers international cuisine and well-crafted drinks to satisfy any craving. From restaurants to pubs and even a … Read more

Decadent desserts and sweet treats are a special part of the holiday season. Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without peppermint candy canes, sugary cookies, frosted cakes, and other festive sweets. So, we’ve compiled a list of the best, the sweetest, the richest, the most irresistible holiday treats you can find in Franklin during the … Read more

Many communities are still feeling the heartbreaking impact of Hurricane Helene’s fierce weather. Unfortunately, while small towns like Franklin, N.C., were spared the devastating winds and rains, a drop in tourism threatens our community with lasting economic damage. Now is a great time to visit. We welcome visitors. Enjoy the mountains during a season that … Read more

There’s nothing quite as magical as spending the holidays in the Smokies. When you’re here, if you listen, you can hear the joyful sounds of the season echo through the valleys, and the Christmas spirit starts to come alive all around you. As a small Smoky Mountain town, Franklin embraces this holiday experience and provides … Read more

There’s nothing like Christmas in the Great Smoky Mountains, and Franklin lies right at the heart of this beautiful landscape. Winter turns these mountains into a magical wonderland of twinkling lights and icicles, evoking a cinematic holiday feel. But when you’re here, it’s not on the big screen; it’s all around you. Check out the … Read more

We love this incredible video production with Our State Magazine. Highlights our wonderful town, merchants and natural beauty. Enjoy and share with your friends. Now is a great time to Experience Franklin. (PS: Franklin’s Tourism Development board member Tom Crabtree is a great narrator!). To see exactly our spread in the popular NC magazine, click … Read more

Ever dream of finding an easy way to enjoy a family holiday without the stress of a typical family holiday? How about a vacation that delivers relaxation and something amazing all at once? Here in Franklin, NC, we offer everyone the antidote to the stress and fast pace of a typical holiday. Surrounded by the … Read more

Taking a family holiday vacation often means the potential for a complicated meal on the big day. Well, not in Franklin. Even though the Franklin restaurant scene is pretty special (for a small mountain town, our restaurants offer an international cuisine to delight everyone’s tastebuds), like many businesses, many restaurants will close on Thanksgiving Day. … Read more

It’s been over six weeks since Hurricane Helene devastated portions of Western North Carolina. Luckily, the majority of the Smokies were left mostly undamaged. Unfortunately, while our town of Franklin was spared, the news about Helene caused many would-be visitors to cancel their plans for a vacation here. In this economic “storm after the storm”, … Read more

November is the official start of the holiday season! It’s the time when we come together with friends and family to give thanks and appreciate all of our Blessings, great and small. And Franklin, NC is the perfect place for special gatherings and cherished holiday moments in a relaxed and beautiful environment. Check out the … Read more