Check out the county’s and region’s ample opportunities for biking
http://raceshape.com/heatmap/
Cycling is pretty popular in Williamson County. Check out this “heat map” of cycling activity as provided by Strava, a popular GPS ride tool. Zoom in on Franklin and you can find many bike trails to explore throughout the county. This heat map makes it clear that the Williamson County area has the greatest concentration of bike trails in the region and the state.
Williamson County contains a variety of shopping areas:
Cool Springs Galleria Mall – Cool Springs Galleria has five department stores, over 165 specialty shops, and the 500-seat Oasis Food Court.
The Factory at Franklin – The Factory at Franklin is a vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment complex located in Franklin, Tennessee. The Factory is a member of the National Register of Historic Places. The Factory occupies the circa-1929 buildings that once served as the Dortch Stove Works, Magic Chef and later the Jamison Bedding Company.
Historic Downtown Franklin – Downtown Franklin is full of rich history and beauty. There are dozens of boutiques and antique shops nestled in the original historic town buildings and reclaimed battlefields which create a unique shopping experience.
Leiper’s Fork Village – Leipers Fork is the only historic village on the Tennessee portion of the Natchez Trace Parkway and offers the quaintness of the past and the convenience of the present with friendly merchants and great country cooking.
Leisure-Time Activities
Active historical and arts societies Festivals:
Main Street Festival
Dickens of a Christmas
Pumpkinfest
Renaissance Festival
Franklin Rodeo
Franklin Jazz Festival
Franklin on the Fourth
Bluegrass Festival
Williamson County Fair
Carnton Sunset Concert Series
Broken Wheel Festival
Fairview Nature Fest
Wine Down Main Street
Feile Franklin
Major scenic attractions include:
Arrington Vineyards
The Carter House
Historic Carnton Plantation
Natchez Trace Parkway
The Factory at Franklin
McLemore House
Village at Leiper’s Fork
Historic Downtown Franklin
Other attractions/activities include:
Four libraries
14 art galleries
Four museums
20 movie screens in the community theatre
280 restaurants (Williamson County is a wet county – serving alcohol)
Franklin Bowling Lanes
200 houses of worship
24 Civic Organizations
Diverse volunteer opportunties
Several award winning parks and recreational facilities
Five public golf courses; four private golf courses
20-30 minutes to prime fishing areas (bass, catfish, sun fish, pan fish, trout)
For more information about leisure time activities in Williamson County, please visit the Convention and Visitors Bureau online.
Sports leagues
Visit Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department for information about parks and recreational facilities.
