Franklin Tennessee is widely regarded as one of the best small towns in America. Franklin is famous for its local shops that showcase the eclectic, do it yourself spirit of Franklin natives. The culture and history of this great small town is proudly reflected in the superior craftsmanship of their local goods and services. Here are a few of our favorite local shops in Franklin:
1.) Scarlett Scales Antiques
Scarlett Scales has been collecting antiques since she was 11 years old. Scarlett Scales Antiques has received both local and international recognition for her collection of rare, eclectic finds like handmade Zinc Tables designed by her father, Barry Scales. Scarlett has also been featured in several prominent media outlets such as, Country Living and the New York Times.
246 Second Ave S.
Franklin, TN 37064
2.) High Brow Brew
High Brow Brew is a Specialty Coffee, Tea and dessert shop that is a must try for the coffee connoisseur. High Brow proudly uses only the highest quality southern ingredients with many sourced from Tennessee and North Carolina. Large farm tables and the aroma of fresh baked sweets are sure to make this your new coffee spot!
188 Front Street
Suite #102
Franklin, TN 37064
3.) Heart and Hands
Heart and Hands is an artist’s cooperative that showcases a variety of handmade goods from right here in Tennessee. You can find all kinds of unique treasures from jewelry and clothing, to toys and works of art. Heart and Hands is perfect when you need to find a gift for the art lover in your life.
https://www.heartandhandsonline.com
342 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
4.) Carnivore Market
Carnivore Market is a specialty Meats and Butcher Shop that mixes southern roots with the owner’s South African flair. Carnivore Market uses the highest quality USDA approved cuts of meat that can be bought as is, or died and cured in the form of a South African treat called Biltong. The market also offers a small grocery where shoppers can peruse a variety of South African sauces and spices alongside southern staples like stone ground grits and Benson’s Bacon.
https://www.carnivoremarket.com/
735 Columbia Ave.
Franklin, TN 37064
We cannot get enough of Franklin! This town may be small but it sure packs a punch! Franklin is teeming with indigenous artistic and cultural life. You can feel the small town pride in the air as you walk through Historic Downtown Franklin, but don’t just take it from us, come experience it for yourself.