The Ultimate Nashville Area Travel Guide

Hello lovely! I hope you’re having a wonderful day and know how much you are loved! A couple of weekends ago, we ventured out to Franklin, Tennessee for a long Fourth of July holiday and I am so excited to share with you all of the details surrounding our trip – the good eats, shops and must-see attractions in the Nashville area. Let’s begin!

If you haven’t been to Franklin, you’re missing out on an absolutely beautiful and well-kept suburb of Nashville. Seriously, I never dreamed Franklin would be so pretty! There are numerous musicians who live in this area due to its proximity to Nashville and the recording studios. Not to mention, it’s a picturesque, fairy-tale town appearance that looks like it came straight out of a Nicholas Sparks novel. Where we stayed in Leiper’s Fork is a village located roughly 8.5 miles from Downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Let’s get down to the nitty gritty, shall we?

Lodging Accommodation:

+ White’s Room and Board: The Sweeney Cottage in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee

Y’all, this stunning one-of-a-kind updated cottage was an absolute DREAM! I still cannot believe it was available for our extended weekend stay, as it says it’s typically booked! Located in the heart of Leiper’s Fork’s historic downtown, this updated cottage was homey, super comfortable and perfect for three adults and a baby. The cottage has two bedrooms, one bath and can accommodate up to six people. If you would like to read a more in-depth summary and see more photos of this beautiful cottage, read my post dedicated to The Sweeney Cottage here.

Amenities include:

• Wifi
• Cable TV
• Indoor fireplace
• Washer/dryer
• Detergent
• Hair dryer
• Complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body wash
• Keurig coffee machine
• Iron
• Air conditioning/heating

Food Recommendations:

In Leiper’s Fork:

• Puckett’s Grocery (a short walk from The Sweeney Cottage)
• 1892 (next door to The Sweeney Cottage)

In Franklin (roughly 15 minutes from The Sweeney Cottage):

• The Grilled Cheeserie
• 55 South
• Scout’s Pub
• The Perch

In Nashville (roughly 49 minutes The Sweeney Cottage):

• The Diner
• The Stillery
• The Loveless Cafe
• Hattie B’s
• Hard Rock Cafe Nashville

Sights and Attractions:

In Leiper’s Fork:

• the village itself where the cottage is located
• small shops in Leiper’s Fork village
• miles of breathtaking, hilly roads with horse farms and beautiful homes

In Franklin:

• Downtown Franklin
• Lotz House Civil War Museum
• Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge
• Winstead Hill Park
• Gentry’s Farm

In Nashville:

• Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• Downtown Nashville
• The Ryman
• The Parthenon
• Belmont University
• Vanderbilt University
• Music Row
• Grand Ole Opry
• Nashville Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour
• Jack Daniel’s Distillery
• Belle Meade Plantation Mansion Tour

Shopping:

In Leiper’s Fork:

• The Pick It Fence
• Serenite Maison
• Creekside Trading
• David Arms
• Copper Fox

In Franklin:

• White’s Mercantile (owners of The Sweeney Cottage)
• The Tin Cottage
• Imago Dei
• Philanthropy

In Nashville:

• Nashville Farmer’s Market
• Ernest Tubb Record Shop
• The Mall at Green Hills
• Johnny Cash Museum Store
• Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• Third Man Records
• Savannah’s Candy Kitchen

There you have it, folks! These are my recommendations to you for your one-of-a-kind Leiper’s Fork, Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee experiences. Trust me, you cannot go wrong with this amazing list of restaurants and what to do during your stay in any of these areas. I carefully scoped out every single one of these places for you because hey, I want you to make the most out of your travel experiences! This was my first time visiting this area and we are already planning our trip back! I hope these recommendations and have been helpful for you and please let me know if you have any questions about anything!

XOXO | Cami Jones