The Dogwoods are pristine, the tulips are exploding with color and the mountains of Western North Carolina are calling. Spring in Franklin is unlike anytime of year. Everything is new and fresh and the air is a little crisper than normal. If you are thinking of a weekend getaway, lookRead More

Top Outdoor Town – Check out Franklin, NC “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home.” –John Muir With mountain ridges as far as the eye can see and fresh water streams that meander through the hills, Macon County isRead More

Our fantastic town was named the 2015 Top Small Town by the readers of Blue Ridge Outdoors. Check out the full story HERE. Or watch this quick video:Read More

Fall in Franklin North Carolina is truly a sight to behold. Here are 6 reasons why Fall in Franklin North Carolina is something you should not miss! Take a beautiful Fall drive. 1) Experience the Wonders of Nature! There is nothing quite like Fall in the mountains of Western NorthRead More

Calling Franklin, North Carolina the Gem of the Appalachians maybe a bit cliché, as the word play has been used far too many times in reference to her abundant mineral deposits; however, cliché aside, I’m in the camp believing she is the gem of the Appalachians. It’s not solely forRead More