Sep 17, 2013 | Local Love, Social Media and Business
If I asked you to name the #1 place to hear music in the Nashville area, you would probably name the Ryman. And you would be right. Now, how about #2? Now you might be thinking of The Bluebird Cafe or another Nashville venue, maybe in our ever hip East Nashville...
Sep 13, 2013 | Local Love, Social Media and Business
Carnton Plantation – The Story Local Civil War buffs already know about this historic gem in Franklin. The Carnton Plantation was originally built by the 11th mayor of Nashville, Randall McGavock back in 1826. The house was considered a mansion at that time and...
Sep 6, 2013 | Local Love, Social Media and Business
It’s a known fact: the South has style. Nashville is rampant with decorators and designers displaying great taste and ingenuity. Given the incredible number of antique shops in the area, most of the population’s style tends toward the classic/traditional...
Aug 23, 2013 | Local Love, Social Media and Business
When walking through the Franklin Farmer’s Market a couple months ago, I was brought to a halt when I spotted a display of signs by Tom the Furniture Guy. The signs caught my eye not just because of the quirky, fun sayings on many of them, but also because of...
Jun 30, 2013 | Local Love
[blockquote]”The pen is mightier than the sword.”[/blockquote] The Power of Words At cSocially Media, we believe in the power of words. Fundamental building blocks of our society, they declare our rights, point us in the right direction, and allow us to...
Jun 19, 2013 | Local Love
Nashville has been getting some major press in the past couple of years about its growing food scene. As the locals know, we have a pretty good thing going on here, and people are starting to take notice. One of the businesses generating all of this greatness is...
Jun 14, 2013 | Local Love
Today’s Local Love is a little different than our previous posts. This week we shine the spotlight on a brand new business, Village Apothecary. This adorable little store opened its doors just last week, with a housewarming party inside and free yoga outside....
Apr 11, 2013 | Local Love
Franklin needed a local coffee shop. I’m the first to admit I was thrilled with Starbucks when they came because it meant I could get decent coffee in downtown. But I missed the richer, more personal feel of a local shop. Enter The Coffee House on Second and...
Apr 4, 2013 | Local Love, Social Media and Business
Their Story Approximately 10 years ago Dave Kricak wondered where his special needs daughter might find employment after she graduated from her transition program. What he discovered was that there weren’t a lot of options. So, he started The GEAR Foundation,...
Mar 28, 2013 | Local Love, Social Media and Business
Franklin’s own Saffire Restaurant in The Factory One can’t help but feel like they have stumbled upon a well kept local secret when discovering Saffire, tucked cozily in Franklin’s historic Factory. Upon entering, the amazing atmosphere immediately...
