Friday Night Out - Chey's

Chey's is a chain restaurant from Texas. Their unique decor makes it a fun place to eat out. The trunk of this car is usually open offering salsa and tortilla chips.

Friday Night Out - Pucketts

This is a table at Puckett's Grocery downtown. The original Puckett's is in Leiper's Fork. It is a small grocery store and a great place to eat out. They have live music performers some nights.

Chick-Fil-YEAH

A new Chick-Fil-A just opened yesterday on Columbia Avenue. It is really nice and the indoor playground is great. They said about 150 people camped out for two nights in the rain, so that they could get free sandwiches for a year.

Friday Night Out - Pie in the Sky

Pie in the Sky is a pizza restaurant that started in Franklin in 2001. What's cute about this picture is that I heard children say a REAL astronaut was coming down the street.

Friday Night Out - Chick Fil-A

My favorite fast food restaurant is Chick Fil-A. The chicken sandwiches are so good. The chicken nuggets are awesome. Have you ever seen their fantastic ad campaigns? The cows that say eat mor chikn. Chick Fil-A started in Atlanta and is closed on Sundays.

Friday Night Out - HRH Dumplins

It will have to be Friday lunch out at this great little restaurant on Main Street. But it is worth it with the fabulous salads, soups, and daily specials. They have a great bakery with desserts and their rolls to take home and enjoy.

Friday Night Out - Franklin Mercantile Deli

Franklin Mercantile is a great deli in downtown Franklin. They are now open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. It's a great place to go for lunch. Love the interior look with mismatched tables and chairs. And now they also have wine!! It's all good here.

Friday Night Out - 108 Grille

I have never been to this restaurant but think I need to go. It is located in the old jail built in 1905. They are a sports bar serving a unique mix of bar food. They also have a martini bar downstairs, a dart room, and have live music on some nights. Sounds like a fun place on a Friday night.

Friday Night Out - Monell's

This is Monell's located at Lillie Belle's historic house. They started in Nashville and have expanded to the surrounding area. This restaurant has family style dining. The bowls of southern food are passed around the table. They have a variety of salads, vegetables, and meat dishes. Of course, they have fried chicken and desserts daily. Receptions, parties, and other events are held as well.

Friday Night Out - Stoney River

Stoney River is a great place to eat for a special occasion or just a nice dinner out. Their steaks are delicious.

Friday Night Out - Franklin Chop House

Franklin Chop House is a local place that has been around for more than 10 years serving American Food.

Friday Night Out - Mellow Mushroom

Catch a ride in my van and let's groove on down to the Mellow Mushroom. Yea man, we have like great pizza and other stuff. Can you dig it?

Friday Night Out - McDougal's

McDougal's is a chicken fingers restaurant in Cool Springs. They started in Nashville and are starting to spread. The chicken fingers and fries are great, and there is all kinds of sauces for dipping. My boys love the free ice cream.

Friday Night Out - Red Pony

Red Pony Restaurant is downtown on Main Street. It's a very nice place to have a special occasion or just have dinner out. They have great cocktails and desserts. The inside has brick walls, two floors, and a roof top deck.

Friday Night Out - Omikoshi

This is a Japanese garden outside Omikoshi Japanese Restaurant. They have a sushi bar and a hibachi. We go there for special occasions to treat the kids. They love the fire, tricks, and jokes made by the chefs using the hibachi. It is very good and I need to find more occasions to eat here.

Friday Night Out - Blue Coast Burito

Blue Coast Burito is a great place for ala carte buritos. They are stuffed with tons of great meat, beans, rice, or veges. Of course, we have a blue guitar with a rendition of the Nashville skyline sitting on the patio.

which wich ?

I have never eaten here but I love the name. I guess it is a sandwich place?!! Which sandwich? I love places that have outside seating. We have lots of days that cool off enough at night that makes eating outside very enjoyable - and fall is just around the corner.

Friday Night Out - Wolfgang Puck

Wolfgang Puck has alot of restaurants, and we are lucky enough to have this casual place here. This is a great place for families to eat out. All of the food is great. I usually split a salad and pizza. The macaroni and cheese for kids is great, and the rotisserie chicken is good too.

Friday Night Out - Tossed

This is one of my favorite restaurants. Tossed started in Manhattan and has spread to 8 states. With the population of salads this restaurant is popular especially with the girl's lunch crowd. The salads can be prepared a la carte or from their menu suggestion, then tossed with dressing. They also have soup and crepe sandwiches.

Friday Night Out - Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom is a chain pizza place. This one is located downtown in an old bank building. The best seats are outside, but there is usually a longer wait for a table.