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Franklin is located approximately 16 miles south of Nashville, and is easily accessible via Interstate 65. It is located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, a scenic and cultural treasure of beautiful rolling countryside woven intricately with quaint small towns, metropolitan landscapes, and a rich heritage of traditions. Franklin is located in Williamson County, one of the wealthiest counties in the United States.
Six blocks from Franklin is The Factory, a shopping complex, where you can find restaurants, shops, art galleries, and more. A member of the National Register of Historic Places, The Factory occupies circa-1929 factory buildings. Located on Fourth Avenue is Merridee’s Breadbasket, a charming restaurant and bakery serving up old-fashioned, made from scratch southern cooking. Merridee’s is best known for its chicken salad sandwich and has been featured in Southern Living Magazine, Tennessee Crossroads, the Food Network’s “Best of Baker’s Show”, and has received The Review Appeal’s Top Dog award for Franklin’s Favorite Bakery, as well as the Sizzle Award from Franklin's Southern Exposure Magazine.
Historic downtown Franklin is another great place to find shopping in Franklin. Franklin’s downtown is home to numerous stores including antique stores, clothing stores, art galleries, and home décor stores. Downtown Franklin is also the host of the annual Main Street Festival which takes place one weekend in April and boasts craft booths, carnivals, live music, and food.
Sources: Welcome to Historic Franklin Tennessee. 08 Apr. 2009.
"Merridee's - About Us." Merridee's Breadbasket. 08 Apr. 2009.
"{Things To Do: Shopping} Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee." {Home} Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee. 08 Apr. 2009.
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