Fort Awesome Guide Book
Grocery Shopping
Whole Foods Market
1566 W McEwen DrThe Berry Farms Publix location is your closest location to the cabin. It is a great location that we use all the time.
Also if you have never shopped at a Publix, you maybe asked if you would like to be assisted to your car. They aren't judging your abilities as a human, they ask everyone (staffing availability allowed). They do not take tips for this service, and they are not offended if you turn them down. (If you are shopping with kids you need to buckle into carseats, it is truly is phenomenal.)
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Publix Super Market at Berry Farms Town Center
5021 Hughes CrossingThe Berry Farms Publix location is your closest location to the cabin. It is a great location that we use all the time.
Also if you have never shopped at a Publix, you maybe asked if you would like to be assisted to your car. They aren't judging your abilities as a human, they ask everyone (staffing availability allowed). They do not take tips for this service, and they are not offended if you turn them down. (If you are shopping with kids you need to buckle into carseats, it is truly is phenomenal.)
Sprouts Farmers Market
7620 Hwy 70 Slots of great organic and fresh options.
Costco Wholesale
6670 Charlotte PikeHere for a while? Great spot for bulk shopping.
Nearby Restaurants
good Pizza and usually some live music as well.
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Soulshine Pizza Factory - Franklin
4021 Hughes Crossinggood Pizza and usually some live music as well.
Whit's Frozen Custard - Franklin, TN
4020 Hughes CrossingTry the "Flavor of the week"!
Great Mexican food. Ask for the "special house salsa". The Fajitas and Cadillac Margaritas are really good
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Tito's
4001 Hughes CrossingGreat Mexican food. Ask for the "special house salsa". The Fajitas and Cadillac Margaritas are really good
Restaurants
Fantastic high end steakhouse in downtown Franklin. Go for happy hour and get an amazing Old Fashioned.
Would recommend a reservation, but you never know, anything is possible.
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Cork & Cow
403 Main StFantastic high end steakhouse in downtown Franklin. Go for happy hour and get an amazing Old Fashioned.
Would recommend a reservation, but you never know, anything is possible.
Located in an old Pharmacy, Gray's serves up great cocktails and Southern fare. Get the "Anthym Spirit". It was voted best cocktail in America. We concur.
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GRAYS on Main
332 Main StLocated in an old Pharmacy, Gray's serves up great cocktails and Southern fare. Get the "Anthym Spirit". It was voted best cocktail in America. We concur.
Southern Fare and great beers on tap. From the same owners of Cork & Cow and The Red Pony.
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55 South
403 Main StSouthern Fare and great beers on tap. From the same owners of Cork & Cow and The Red Pony.
A Franklin staple. Down home Southern cookin' and BBQ. Great breakfast as well.
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Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Downtown Franklin
120 4th Ave SA Franklin staple. Down home Southern cookin' and BBQ. Great breakfast as well.
Like the name says, they do biscuits, and they do them right. Great breakfast. Great coffee. Located in a beautiful, old, historic home in Downtown Franklin.
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Biscuit Love Franklin
132 3rd Ave SLike the name says, they do biscuits, and they do them right. Great breakfast. Great coffee. Located in a beautiful, old, historic home in Downtown Franklin.
Fantastic, high-end, southern fare. Same owners as Cork & Cow/ 55 South. If they have the Elk Medallions, you will not be disappointed.
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Red Pony
408 Bridge StFantastic, high-end, southern fare. Same owners as Cork & Cow/ 55 South. If they have the Elk Medallions, you will not be disappointed.
Located in Nolensville, this BBQ joint was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Great BBQ in a sleepy little town.
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
7223 Nolensville RdLocated in Nolensville, this BBQ joint was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Great BBQ in a sleepy little town.
fantastic farm to table restaurant in Leiper's Fork serving all local fare. Bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy an unbelievable meal.
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1892 Restaurant
4150 Old Hillsboro Rdfantastic farm to table restaurant in Leiper's Fork serving all local fare. Bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy an unbelievable meal.
This restaurant has been temporarily closed. It is a big part of the Leipers Fork area so we hope it will be back in the near future.
Great down home cooking in Leiper's Fork. Great breakfast, where the locals go.
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The Country Boy Restaurant
4141 Old Hillsboro RdThis restaurant has been temporarily closed. It is a big part of the Leipers Fork area so we hope it will be back in the near future.
Great down home cooking in Leiper's Fork. Great breakfast, where the locals go.
We are so excited that this location of Edley's recently opened. The meats and sides are excellent and the outdoor eating area is really well done.
Order first and then sit. There can be a line out the door but it moves at a decent pass. Or pass the line and sit at the bar.
Edley's Bar-B-Que
We are so excited that this location of Edley's recently opened. The meats and sides are excellent and the outdoor eating area is really well done.
Order first and then sit. There can be a line out the door but it moves at a decent pass. Or pass the line and sit at the bar.
Downtown Franklin
One of my favorite restaurants in downtown Franklin. I always get the lentil soup as a starter.
It is best to have a reservation but small parties can often get in on weekdays.
Culaccino Italian Restaurant + Bar
Downtown Franklin
One of my favorite restaurants in downtown Franklin. I always get the lentil soup as a starter.
It is best to have a reservation but small parties can often get in on weekdays.
This is a little bit of a drive from the cabin, but if you are towards Cool Springs, Brentwood or coming back from Nashville, this is my favorite Thai in the area.
Eat in or get it to go (call ahead if you can).
Personal Favorites
Tom Ka Soup
Spring Rolls
Curry
Pad Thai
Atlantic Roll
Jasmine
8105 Moores LnThis is a little bit of a drive from the cabin, but if you are towards Cool Springs, Brentwood or coming back from Nashville, this is my favorite Thai in the area.
Eat in or get it to go (call ahead if you can).
Personal Favorites
Tom Ka Soup
Spring Rolls
Curry
Pad Thai
Atlantic Roll
Things to do
Owned by Country music legend Kix Brooks, Arrington Vineyards provides beautiful views, paired with local wine tasting.
Arrington has recently changed some rules. They no longer allow:
Dogs
Sports Equipment (footballs, frisbees)
Outside Alcohol
As their popularity, they have implemented these rules to help with larger crowds.
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Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdOwned by Country music legend Kix Brooks, Arrington Vineyards provides beautiful views, paired with local wine tasting.
Arrington has recently changed some rules. They no longer allow:
Dogs
Sports Equipment (footballs, frisbees)
Outside Alcohol
As their popularity, they have implemented these rules to help with larger crowds.
No trip to the area would be complete without spending some time in Nashville. From strolling down Broadway and ducking into the many, many honky tonks, to catching a great show at the Ryman auditorium, or the Opryland Hotel, you'll find no shortage of things to do. Filled with restaurants and shopping.
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Nashville
No trip to the area would be complete without spending some time in Nashville. From strolling down Broadway and ducking into the many, many honky tonks, to catching a great show at the Ryman auditorium, or the Opryland Hotel, you'll find no shortage of things to do. Filled with restaurants and shopping.
One of the most Idyllic small towns in America, steeped in history and charm. From it's eclectic shops and dining, to it's beautiful town square, Franklin will capture you in it's southern appeal. Be sure to check out the many surrounding historical sights. Take a tour of the Civil War battlefields, the Carnton Plantation or the Lotz house, and be carried back in time.
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Franklin
One of the most Idyllic small towns in America, steeped in history and charm. From it's eclectic shops and dining, to it's beautiful town square, Franklin will capture you in it's southern appeal. Be sure to check out the many surrounding historical sights. Take a tour of the Civil War battlefields, the Carnton Plantation or the Lotz house, and be carried back in time.
About a 30 minute drive and located along the Natchez Trace, this quaint little hamlet is the chosen home for many of Music's finest. Great restaurants, art and shops, it is must visit.
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Leipers Fork
About a 30 minute drive and located along the Natchez Trace, this quaint little hamlet is the chosen home for many of Music's finest. Great restaurants, art and shops, it is must visit.
The Amphitheater at Graystone Quarry is soon to be one of the premiere music venues in Tennessee. It offers many music options as well as events.
Graystone Quarry
4520 Graystone Quarry LnThe Amphitheater at Graystone Quarry is soon to be one of the premiere music venues in Tennessee. It offers many music options as well as events.
About 35 minutes North, Percy Priest Lake is a great way to beat the heat. Rent a boat and go tubing or wake boarding, or anchor up at one of the many beaches along the shore line.
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Lago Percy Priest
About 35 minutes North, Percy Priest Lake is a great way to beat the heat. Rent a boat and go tubing or wake boarding, or anchor up at one of the many beaches along the shore line.
Located close to I65, this is our local outdoor adventure tower.
If you would prefer to stay on the ground, they also offer 18 hole mini golf.
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Soar Adventure Tower
3794 Carothers PkwyLocated close to I65, this is our local outdoor adventure tower.
If you would prefer to stay on the ground, they also offer 18 hole mini golf.
A typically bowling alley of your childhood, minus the indoor smoking.
They also have a smaller bowling area geared towards kids that is an option to bowl if not occupied with parties.
Fun arcade that my kids enjoy.
Franklin Family Entertainment Center
1200 Lakeview DrA typically bowling alley of your childhood, minus the indoor smoking.
They also have a smaller bowling area geared towards kids that is an option to bowl if not occupied with parties.
Fun arcade that my kids enjoy.
We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym - Franklin, TN
Excellent indoor play gym.
This farm has become quite the day trip. They have a petting zone, rides, a massive playground, rides, a huge slide, and so much to do with kids during the day. You can pay extra for pony rides and gold mining.
***Do not go to Lucky Ladd without checking their website first. They are open seasonally and will close inbetween seasons to gear up for the next.***
***I would not recommend driving to Lucky Ladd and buying admission tickets at the gate. During fall especially they will sell out especially on Saturdays.***
Lucky Ladd Farms
This farm has become quite the day trip. They have a petting zone, rides, a massive playground, rides, a huge slide, and so much to do with kids during the day. You can pay extra for pony rides and gold mining.
***Do not go to Lucky Ladd without checking their website first. They are open seasonally and will close inbetween seasons to gear up for the next.***
***I would not recommend driving to Lucky Ladd and buying admission tickets at the gate. During fall especially they will sell out especially on Saturdays.***
Check Gentry Farm's website for hours of operation before planning your day there.
Pumpkin Patch fun in the fall. Buy some pumpkins, explore the corn maze, play fun games at the big barn, take a hayride around the Gentry home and see some baby cows, and play on the playground.
Gentry Farm
1974 New Hwy 96 WCheck Gentry Farm's website for hours of operation before planning your day there.
Pumpkin Patch fun in the fall. Buy some pumpkins, explore the corn maze, play fun games at the big barn, take a hayride around the Gentry home and see some baby cows, and play on the playground.
Shopping
Directly up the Interstate, Cool Springs has a plethora of restaurants and things to do, and the CoolSpringsGalleria is the center of Cool Springs.
Kids Area to play is downstairs, best suited for 2-8 year olds.
Build-A-Bear
American Girl
Apple Store
H&M
Best Recent Addition: Puffy Cotton Candy
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CoolSprings Galleria
1800 Galleria BlvdDirectly up the Interstate, Cool Springs has a plethora of restaurants and things to do, and the CoolSpringsGalleria is the center of Cool Springs.
Kids Area to play is downstairs, best suited for 2-8 year olds.
Build-A-Bear
American Girl
Apple Store
H&M
Best Recent Addition: Puffy Cotton Candy
The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin RdGreat Boutique with reasonable prices. Mostly women's clothes but they also have girls clothes.
A neighbor of mine started this business almost a decade ago as online only, and she still does weekly postings. You can follow on FB or download her APP and continue to shop with her at home.
The Exclusive Look Boutique
Great Boutique with reasonable prices. Mostly women's clothes but they also have girls clothes.
A neighbor of mine started this business almost a decade ago as online only, and she still does weekly postings. You can follow on FB or download her APP and continue to shop with her at home.
Hiking
Under an hour drive (46 miles) will get you to this recreation area. In a 1.2 mile hike will get you to a beautiful waterfall. Plenty of flat area to wade so bring you water shoes if you have them.
This hike is dog and kids friendly. There are lots of hills.
Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural Area Parking
Short hike to beautiful waterfall.