Franklin, Tennessee, located 30 minutes from Nashville, is a small town that's getting a lot of buzz. It has a population of around 70,000 people and recently became the headquarters of travel guidebook brand Lonely Planet. The city was founded in 1799 and today has a historic downtown area with many bars, restaurants and shops. The Franklin Theatre, pictured above, plays … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Franklin, TN
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Small Town Saturday: Mentone, AL
A snug mountain town on the northeastern corner of Alabama, Mentone is a city of waterfalls, wedding chapels and charming bed-and-breakfasts. There are fewer than 400 people who live there year-round, but they’re friendly and warm in typical Southern fashion. The city is home to DeSoto State Park and just north of Little River Canyon National Preserve, where you can lose … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Mentone, AL
Small Town Saturday: Monroeville, AL
"The Literary Capital of Alabama" is a small town of 6,519 residents by the name of Monroeville. Founded in the early 1800's this town is located a couple of hours from Montgomery. Monroeville is the hometown of Harper Lee, author one of the great American novels: To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM). The Monroe County Courthouse and Museum is a site that cannot be missed. After … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Monroeville, AL
Small Town Saturday: Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville, North Carolina is located in the mountains outside of Asheville, North Carolina. It has a population of around 13,000 residents. Known as "the city of four seasons," the town was established in the 1800s. The town has a number of attractions for visitors to check out, as well as historic landmarks. It's also home to the North Carolina Apple Festival, held … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Hendersonville, NC
Small Town Saturday: Travelers Rest, SC
Travelers Rest, South Carolina was formerly home to Catawba, Creek and Cherokee tribes and a popular stopover on the wagon trails. Located twenty minutes from Greenville, Travelers Rest has a small town feel with big city amenities, like the Swamp Rabbit Trail bike path and a local brewery and distillery. Furman University is located in the town of 4,500 full time residents. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Travelers Rest, SC
