August is the stark reminder for most that, if you haven't gotten a chance to all summer, now is the time to do something/go somewhere relaxing and fun!  You can throw a dart on a map, visit St. Elsewhere or take the time (and recommendation) to visit Franklin's first official sister city! Since 2005, Carleton Place-Ontatrio Canada has been officially Franklin's... [Read more...]

With all of this holiday talk and holiday shopping AND holiday stress, it may be a good idea to get away for a while. The next question that may pop up after that statement is; where is the best but cheapest place to go? Well, you don't have to travel far; you can have a great getaway right in the great state of Tennesse. Just travel east to Pigeon Forge!... [Read more...]

I love this time of year. The weather is practically perfect, and it's about the time for the leaves to turn those beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow. There are some really great places around the state of Tennessee to see them change, and one great spot are along the Smokey Mountains in Gaitlinburg. Keep in mind that the drive to Gaitlinburg... [Read more...]