Franklin, NC is the place to rest, regroup, restock, repair (equipment and your body), check in with your loved ones, grab a hot meal and cold brew. As the first Appalachian Trail Community we welcome thru-hikers in so many ways! At 110 miles on the AT, we are an affordable, authentic mountain town. Here's just ... Read more

    Help us celebrate the greatest country on Earth. Other activities planned include great contests, free inflables for the kids, food trucks & vendors and more! It is a great day of family fun! So come join us! DOWNTOWN EVENTS: July 4 Patriotic Parade (11:00 AM) You can be part of Franklin's Annual Patriotic ... Read more

🎸 Get Ready as The Ultimate 80s Weekend Returns to Franklin, NC 💄 Break out your leg warmers, tease up that hair, and dust off your mixtapes—80s Flashback Weekend is back and bigger than ever! As Western North Carolina’s most immersive and electrifying fundraiser, this multi-day retro celebration transforms downtown Franklin into a totally tubular ... Read more