Franklin has long been one of my favorite destinations in Tennessee. It’s just an hour and fifteen minutes from my house to Main Street, yet it feels like a completely different Tennessee than I grew up in: History has been preserved, creative entrepreneurs have set up shop in century-old buildings, and the food scene just […]| Camels & Chocolate
If you’re a long-time reader, you’ll know that my mom and I are on a mission to attend all four tennis majors—the Grand Slam events in England, New York, Paris and Melbourne—as well as the other 1000/500 WTA and ATP tournaments across the globe. This year’s big event for us was the Australian Open, and […]| Camels & Chocolate
Discover the best things to do in Ridgeland, Mississippi for couples—from biking the Natchez Trace Parkway to dining on the Rez to date nights making art.| Camels & Chocolate
Growing up in a small town south of Nashville, we ventured out to Murfreesboro regularly: for summer camps, doctor appointments, shopping, you name it. What felt like a small town then, the home to Middle Tennessee State University now boasts 165,000 residents and has expanded at a rapid race, thanks to its central location. It’s […]| Camels & Chocolate
Looking to get outdoors in Ridgeland, Mississippi? This Tree City is off the Natchez Trace Parkway and a cyclist's dream.| Camels & Chocolate
Every September brings with it countless festivals in Tennessee, and one of my absolute favorites is Pilgrimage Music Festival in the impossibly charming town of Franklin. While other music festivals in Tennessee like Bonnaroo and CMA Fest are in the camp of “you’ve got to go at least once,” Pilgrimage reigns as one I would […]| Camels & Chocolate
One of the best things about living in Tennessee is the number of day trips available to us on any given week. We live just an hour south of Nashville, which affords us regular outings like a quick trip to the Smokies, an afternoon of waterfall hopping or a day trip to Franklin. Franklin factored […]| Camels & Chocolate
One of my favorite weekends getaways is Franklin, Tennessee. It’s just an hour from where we live, but sometimes it feels necessary to break up your routine and reset your mental battery for a weekend—the closer, the better. And with the opening of the Harpeth Hotel a few years back, we love to stay in […]| Camels & Chocolate
Long-time readers know that no one loves a good road trip quite like our pup Ella If she could, she’d go with us everywhere. The problem? Not everywhere is pet-friendly—well, not everywhere is pet-friendly like Franklin, Tennessee, I should add. This post was last updated in August 2025. Sure, there are plenty of trips she can […]| Camels & Chocolate
Want to understand more about the Civil War and Tennessee's place in it? Start with Murfreesboro, where the Battle of Stones River took place.| Camels & Chocolate
A weekend in Murray, Kentucky had so much of what we look for in a getaway: art, great food, an extensive lake system and even bison.| Camels & Chocolate
If you're heading to Roland-Garros for the French Open tennis—or Paris Olympics—here's what to know about courts, the experience and tickets.| Camels & Chocolate
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