Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Banner

This is the banner for summer in Downtown Franklin.
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Monday, June 29, 2009

Main Street

A view down the sidewalk alon Main Street in Downtown Franklin.
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Sunday, June 28, 2009

No Economic Downturn here

McEwen Road was finished through to Mallory Lane when Nissan Headquarters moved here. So that means, more corners to put things. There is three lots under construction right now. They post signs like these and make us wonder and wait to see what is coming.
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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Antique Mall

This is the Country Charm Antique Mall on Lewisburg Pike. There is always furniture and other items sitting outside just waiting to be noticed.
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Friday, June 26, 2009

Perfect Dinner Date

This lady and her date are enjoying a nice dinner at Sol in downtown Franklin.
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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Fruit Basket Statue

Statue at the corner of Margin and 3rd Avenue in Downtown.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Southern Food

Here is what I ate at the Loveless Cafe. Fried chicken, cream corn, and cumcumbers and onions. This is typical southern food. Meat and 2 is what its sometimes called - meat and two vegetables. I don't get this type of food very often but when I do it brings back memories of my mamaw's (grandmother's) cooking.
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Monday, June 22, 2009

Loveless Cafe

This restaurant is in Nashville but is a tourist destination for everyone. It is at the end of the Natchez Trace on Hwy 100. It has been here since 1951 and serves the best southern food. The motel rooms are now shops and art galleries.
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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Camp Ocoee

Dropped off the boys at Camp Ocoee. This is a YMCA camp located near Chattanogga on the Ocoee Lake. The lake is off the Ocoee River that is very popular for rafting and kayaking.
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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Ready to Go

The firefighter's gear ready when needed. Fire Station in downtown Franklin.
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Friday, June 19, 2009

Docents

These docents are in traditional 1800's dress. This is at the oldest home on this historic tour built in the early 1800's. The home is named Meeting of the Waters because it located at the joining of the Big Harpeth and West Harpeth River that runs through Franklin.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Reynolds House

Yet another home on the historic tour. This property has been in the same family since 1890. It was recently renovated including raising the foundation to build a basement. The original house and house seen here have been damaged by fires several times so the family installed a sprinkler system. The family added other ecofriendly innovations but kept the original architecture intact.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Brownstones

This is the courtyard entrance to the Brownstones in downtown Franklin. Two of these homes were on the historic tour. They are newly built but fit in nicely with the architecture of the downtown area. Each home has four floors and many outside patios.
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Monday, June 15, 2009

Flowers

My heart says to buy them - my brown thumb says what's the point. Can you grow a green thumb?
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Sunday, June 14, 2009

Flag Day

HAPPY FLAG DAY!!!! My Dad took this picture using the telescope at the beach. I thought it was cool.
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Friday, June 12, 2009

Stone Bungalow

This is another home on the Historic Franklin tour located on Third Avenue. As the story goes, the father gave his daughter the house only after she divorced her husband. When her father died two years later, she remarried her exhusband. The original home on this property was owned by the man who shot Abraham Lincoln during a brawl in 1813. When Abrahan Lincoln became president he had the bullet removed and gave it to the gunman who had become a member of Congress.
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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Summer Tomatoes

 
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Summer tomatoes are the best. They make the best sandwiches.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Polk House

 


This is the Polk House on Third Avenue. A friend and I took a tour of homes this past weekend. All of the homes are historic to Franklin. This house was built in 1905 as a wedding gift for a daughter.
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Monday, June 8, 2009

Memorial Service

 


Sunday the Boy Scouts placed flags on the confederate graves. This was followed by a memorial service to remember those who died in the Battle of Franklin during the Civil War.
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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Riding Horses

We went to Cedars of Lebanon State Park yesterday to ride horses. It was the first time for our family. I'm glad the horses knew what to do, but we had a great time.
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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Day Ride to Lynchburg

Lynchburg TN is a great day ride for motorcyclists. It is the town where the Jack Daniels Distillery is located. This is a picture of the town square. My husband is the rider, not me.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Log House

This log house is on display at Crockett Park.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Stone Path

This looks like a peaceful spot. This is the creek that runs through River Park.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Afternoon Bike Ride

We took an afternoon bike ride along the bike path from River Park to Crockett Park. It is so nice outside about an hour before sunset when it is not so hot.
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Monday, June 1, 2009

Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey and his company are based in Cool Springs. He is a great no nonsense financial advisor. He helps people get out of debt in various ways through his books, classes, and radio show.
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