Food + Beverage

Sip, Savor And Support The Boys & Girls Club

At The 23rd Annual Wine Down Main Street Article by Sarah Skates | Photography by Provided On Saturday, Nov. 2, downtown Franklin will be filled with food vendors, live music and delicious wine tastings for the 23rd annual Wine Down Main Street festival. “We call it the best night out all year,” says Denise Carothers, who organizes the event benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT). “Participants shop, taste wine and sample food from area restaurants. We have everything...

Food + Beverage

Puckett’s Downtown Franklin Twentieth Anniversary

A Franklin Landmark Turns 20 Years Old Article by Jessica Wayman | Photography by Provided When you think about Downtown Franklin several things come to mind, such as good food, rich history, and a quaint, homey atmosphere. Puckett’s Grocery has fit right in for 20 years now. Once upon a time, in 2002, there was a family grocery store in Leiper’s Fork that needed a new owner. After receiving more than one phone call from friends suggesting that he buy it, Andy Marshall, Memphis-born and...

Life + Culture

Perfectly Paired

Article and Photography by Judy Beaudin Does the idea of pairing a wine with a dish seem like a complicated process that takes away the joy of simply drinking what you love with your food? Or is it possible to have both? Finding a pairing that works doesn’t have to be a stressful search for perfection. The goal is to have fun experimenting with different wines to find one that complements the flavors in the food while appealing to your personal taste. You may discover that pairing is...

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Fine Dining For Fewer Dollars

Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Provided Inflation is all around us – at the grocery store, the neighborhood bar, and our favorite shops. But believe it or not, it’s still possible to find dining deals both in Franklin and throughout Middle Tennessee. If you’re looking for cheap eats, we’ve rounded up a few of our tried-and-true favorites.  Miel This west side mainstay has been wowing visitors since 2008. It’s located in a charming home, and while the cozy dining space and outdoor...