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...

Life + Culture

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...

Food + Beverage

Tours With Taste

Learning History And Culture Through Food Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Provided After COVID changed the world, Shannon Largen of Brentwood decided to make a change in her own world as well. “I was with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation (NCVC) for 16 years and really thought I would retire there. I loved my job, and I loved promoting the city.” During the pandemic, she and her mom, a former schoolteacher, homeschooled her two children, Emery, now 13, and Connor, now...

Food + Beverage

Enjoy A Day Trip Or Weekend Getaway

At Amber Falls Winery & Cellars Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Provided Looking to get away on a fun trip close to home this fall? Nestled in the natural beauty of Hampshire, Tennessee is Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, located approximately 50 miles from downtown Franklin. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Tim and Judy Zaunbrecher—who moved to Tennessee roughly 20 years ago from southern Louisiana—the couple did not have plans for a winery when they initially purchased the land. “They...

Home + Design

Fearless

With Life-changing Experiences That Belie His Years, Building A Business Is The Least Of Hunter Wilhelm’s Concerns Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Provided Hunter Wilhelm has the type of fearless exuberance you’d expect from a young business owner. The 26-year-old CEO of landscaping and hardscaping firm Wilhelm Properties greets you with an authentic blend of confidence, competence and charm. “I love what we do; it’s never the same job. There’s something new every day,” says Wilhelm...

Food + Beverage

The Bongiovi's And Hampton Water Wine Are So Good Together

The Father Son Duo Are Taking Over Rosé Article by Maria Dinoia | Photography by Provided Jesse and Jon Bon Jovi shared a vision to shake up the wine category with a wine brand that is unlike any other. The two, along with friend Ali Thomas, created the full concept of Hampton Water and brought on famed French winemaker, Gérard Bertrand. The impressive team made a rosé that perfectly blends the best French wine and the Hamptons laidback style–Hampton Water rosé. "Most of my youth, my summers...

Arts + Culture

SAFE On The Ranch

Grateful Dudes Changing Lives Article by Kellie Walton | Photography by Provided At just 22 years old, Jason Warner was living out his musical dreams by touring with a Christian band after graduating from Lee University in rural Tennessee. But soon after, those dreams were squashed and his world turned upside down. The band kicked him out and he became homeless.  “I couldn’t believe the one place I should’ve felt the safest, I was basically in the most danger,” Jason says. “I made it my cause...

Food + Beverage

A True Home Cooked Southern Experience

Article by Lisa Valentine | Photography by Ed Atlas It’s impossible to walk through the door of the Half Way Market & Diner on West Main Street in Franklin and not immediately feel at home. “They say it's kind of like the TV show Cheers ,” says owner Kellye King. “Everybody knows your name when they come in.” From the delectable smell of their home cooking to the warm atmosphere and décor, stepping foot into this southern meat-and- three style diner instantly evokes feelings of home and...