franklin daily photo

Waiting

2010-07-13T09:13:00.001-05:00

Watching the sunset and waiting for fireworks.

K-9 Korral

2010-07-12T10:00:00.001-05:00

More friends to play with at the K-9 Korral at Harindale Farm.

I love you, Dad!

2010-07-09T10:00:00.001-05:00

I love you, Dad!

Fireworks

2010-07-08T14:33:00.002-05:00

My camera came out of hiding and was immediately grabbed by my 11 year old. He took a picture of every firework we saw on the fourth. Don't think I have ever seen fireworks look like this. He had a great time and got some cool shots. Does he have a future in photography - we may never know.

Goofballs

2010-06-15T08:47:00.003-05:00

Parents love a place for their kids to run around and act like goofballs. This looks like the perfect place to entertain the kids this summer. Being inside is a big plus.

It's a Lizard

2010-06-14T16:49:00.002-05:00

It's a lizard that lives in the logs behind our playground.

Check it Out

2010-06-06T08:00:00.001-05:00

What has these children so interested? Check back tomorrow and you'll see.

Fairies

2010-06-05T08:00:00.000-05:00

A couple of fairies dropped by to visit preschool.

Shrimp Dinner

2010-06-04T08:00:00.000-05:00

We had a great shrimp dinner on the balcony. Boiled peel and eat shrimp, french bread, and a salad. Something about the salt air makes you hungry and food taste better.

Searching

2010-06-03T06:00:00.001-05:00

Everyday workers have been searching for oil on the beach in Orange Beach, Alabama. So far, no oil has been found here, but it is coming closer everyday. It has hit Alabama but not where we are staying.

Lightening

2010-06-02T11:39:00.001-05:00

Lightening storm at the beach.

Busy Times

2010-05-26T06:00:00.001-05:00

I must apologize for not being a good daily photo blogger this year. We have been super busy packing and moving and building a house. I ride around town and find interesting photo opportunities and just pass them by. Hopefully, I will become more dedicated in the next few weeks.

Bye Bye Bus

2010-05-25T06:00:00.001-05:00

We survived the school year and now we are on summer vacation.

Too Late

2010-05-18T06:26:00.002-05:00

This store is gone by now. They had the most unusual decor I have ever seen. I'm sure that there were houses that could integrate the unique items, but obviously not enough. It's too bad that a different type of place can't make it.

Friday Night Out - Chey's

2010-05-14T06:00:00.001-05:00

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.

Rip Out and Start Over

2010-05-13T06:00:00.000-05:00

Many of the homes flooded have lost everything. Most people didn't have much time to collect their belongings as the water rose quickly. FEMA is in the area to help the homeowers as most don't have flood insurance. The damage is projected to cost over $70 million dollars in the Franklin area.

100 year flood

2010-05-12T06:00:00.001-05:00

Franklin and the Nashville area experienced the 100 year flood the weekend of May 1st. Over 13 inches of rain fell in two days flooding over 1,100 homes. The water rose 4 -5 feet in some areas. The photo shows the brown flood line in the lawn of one of the houses that was flooded.

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-09T13:06:00.002-05:00

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there!! This is the bouquet that I received for my special day. THANK YOU!!

Snowbird

2010-04-19T06:44:00.002-05:00

Snowbird from TV Channel 4 came to our school the other day. He was really funny and the kids loved it. He is the mascot who tells us when there is no school because of snow.

red trees

2010-04-09T11:41:00.002-05:00

Loving the red blooming trees. These are one of the first colors of spring and very refreshing after a long colorless winter.

Hot Air Balloon

2010-04-08T10:33:00.001-05:00

It's spring time, so that means that the hot air balloons will be out again. This seems to be a popular hobby around here. Don't know if I want to go up in one or not. The tiny basket high up in the air really scares me.

White Neighborhood

2010-04-06T06:00:00.004-05:00

Sullivan Farms is known as the white neighborhood. When the neighborhood was developed a Bradford Pear was planted at each house and along the main drag. These trees turn white in the spring.

Red Carts

2010-04-01T15:39:00.004-05:00

Red Carts from my favorite "red" store.

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Spring Hurry Up

2010-03-06T08:45:00.003-06:00

This is the view out my den window in the spring with the tree in full bloom. I am SO ready for warm weather. I just need to start hibernating or move to the Caribbean.

Tree Lined Street

2010-02-27T07:49:00.001-06:00

I love tree lined streets with the branches hanging over and covering the road.

Peaceful Hill

2010-02-23T08:26:00.000-06:00

I see faces

2010-02-18T07:52:00.003-06:00

There is a blog I look at called www.facesinplaces.blogspot.com. It is photos of things that look like faces. I have seen commercials using the same idea. They are so creative and now when I look at things, I see faces. The left is a bathroom stall hook and the right is a magic eraser. I don't have any cute names for my faces.

5th 3rd Bank

2010-02-16T10:29:00.001-06:00

I have never understood the name of this bank. What happened to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th 3rd. Or even the 1st 2nd or the 4th 1st. I just wonder what made them pick this name.

Sweet Cece's

2010-02-15T09:37:00.003-06:00

How about a sweet treat? Sweet Cece's is a new yogurt shop downtown. The self serve bar has many flavors of yogurt and toppings. The flavors are constantly changing and the yogurt is fat free.

Happy Valentine's Day

2010-02-14T08:39:00.002-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day. Or Happy Buy Flowers Day since one of the most popular gifts to give today is flowers.

Wedding of Q and U

2010-02-09T08:54:00.002-06:00

"Q" and "U" got married at preschool. We had a wedding ceremony where the bride Q and the groom U promise to always be together in words. We had a bridal party, cake, and a reception. Don't think these kids will ever forget that Q and U are always together in words.

Chardonnay neighborhood

2010-02-04T07:59:00.002-06:00

The entrance to a new neighborhood called Chardonnay. Love the little hut at the front and look at the clubhouse back to the left.

Snow and Ice

2010-02-02T09:50:00.002-06:00

The snow and ice on the trees is so pretty and makes for a peaceful but cold scene outside.

Icy Weekend

2010-02-01T08:29:00.002-06:00

It was an icy weekend for us. We are under about 5 inches of snow and ice. School are closed again today. Kids were out sledding even in the streets.

Friday Night Out - Pucketts

2010-01-29T13:09:00.002-06:00

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.

One Lane Tunnel

2010-01-28T08:30:00.002-06:00

This is the one lane tunnel on Wilson Pike. Drivers have to pull forward, honk the horn, and then turn into the tunnel. It gets a lot of traffic, but there are few accidents because people from both sides have to slow down and turn to enter.

McKay's Mill

2010-01-26T08:25:00.002-06:00

View of McKay's Mill neighborhood. It is a large neighborhood and very hilly.

Orange Doors

2010-01-25T08:14:00.002-06:00

Love the orange doors at the back of the buildings at O'Moore College of Design on Lewisburg Avenue.

Double Rainbow

2010-01-23T09:09:00.001-06:00

Saw this double rainbow the other day while leaving work. The second one is to the right and not as bright or full.

Chick-Fil-YEAH

2010-01-22T06:56:00.002-06:00

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.

Rebecca's

2010-01-19T08:32:00.002-06:00

Rebecca's Furniture and Design is a great store downtown on the square.

Full Life Assembly of God

2010-01-17T10:07:00.002-06:00

A Christian church with the desire of "everyday people finding extraordinary Life sharing extreme Hope".

Sphinx

2010-01-16T10:33:00.001-06:00

Egyptian Sphinx standing guard over a yard, downtown.

Giant Icicles

2010-01-14T06:38:00.003-06:00

Giant Icicles hanging off the rock.

Snacks for boys

2010-01-12T06:30:00.002-06:00

At the Predators game Saturday night, there was a Dad with three boys in front of us. They each had their own cotton candy. Then they had their own drink and hot dog. That Dad must have spent a fortune on snacks for those boys. But it kept them happy. And sometimes that's what it's all about.

Nashville Predators

2010-01-11T07:51:00.002-06:00

We went to the Nashville Predators hockey game Saturday night. JoDee Messina, country musician, sang the national anthem.

More snow

2010-01-09T09:36:00.002-06:00

We've gotten more snow. And while it is beautiful, I am definitely a warm weather person.

Snow

2010-01-08T10:39:00.002-06:00

We got our snow days. Yesterday and today school is closed because of the snow and freezing on the roads. You guys that are in the snowy areas of the Earth probably laugh at us when school is closed for one inch of snow. But you have never seen the southern drivers that can not drive in the snow but attempt to get out anyway. It takes forever to get anywhere and there are lots of accidents.

cannons

2010-01-07T09:17:00.002-06:00

Cannons at the Carter House.

Please, Snow Day

2010-01-06T08:29:00.002-06:00

We are hoping to wake up with this outside our windows tomorrow. The forecast is snow of about 1-2 inches. After being in school for three days we deserve a day off, right?

Giant Wind Chimes

2010-01-04T06:46:00.002-06:00

Giant wind chimes on Main Street.

St Phillips Catholic

2010-01-03T09:44:00.002-06:00

The original chapel of St Phillips Catholic Church built in 1871 by church members with bricks made on site.

01-01-10

2010-01-01T06:00:00.001-06:00

Time to make those New Year's Resolutions. The theme for City Daily Photo this month is changes. Getting healthier and loosing weight is one of the most popular resolutions that people make.

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George Jones' House

2009-12-31T11:18:00.002-06:00

One last Christmas light picture, maybe. This is the gates to George Jones' house. His huge yard is decorated with lights and displays.

Lighted Trees

2009-12-30T09:38:00.003-06:00

These trees are at Opryland Hotel and it takes a crew of four guys about five months to light the property.

We froze Charlie Brown

2009-12-29T12:48:00.003-06:00

This is a fun event for the kids. This walk through ice display is at Opryland. This year's theme is Charlie Brown. There are lots of scene depicting a Charlie Brown Christmas. It is freezing, but the kids especially love the slides that are there every year. The annual nativity scene is huge and beautiful.

Opryland Hotel

2009-12-27T06:00:00.001-06:00

The Opryland Hotel in Nashville is all decked out for the Christmas holidays. It is a grand hotel and convention center that attracts alot of tourists and locals especially during the holidays.

We want snow

2009-12-26T12:25:00.001-06:00

On Christmas Day yesterday it actually snowed for a few minutes and only tiny flakes flying around. It was the closest thing to a white Christmas that we've had. We want more snow.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T06:00:00.002-06:00

For unto us a child is born

BJ's House - Sunnyside

2009-12-24T06:00:00.002-06:00

This house is decorated every year for a son who died several years ago. It is up Hillsboro Road at the end of Sunnyside subdivision. The neighbors have joined in with lighted displays and the decorations stretch several houses down the road.

Merry Christmas Adam

2009-12-23T06:00:00.001-06:00

It's Christmas Adam - the day before Christmas Eve. This house is just off Henpeck Lane on Green Valley Blvd. He has all the Christmas character wood cut outs and tons of lighted displays.

City Christmas Tree

2009-12-22T06:00:00.001-06:00

The city of Franklin Christmas tree downtown on Main Street.

Gingerbread House

2009-12-21T06:00:00.001-06:00

Love the lights on this house. It looks like a real gingerbread house.

People's Church

2009-12-20T11:29:00.002-06:00

People's Church is a large contemporary church on Hwy 96. Their mission statement is to transform ordinary people to passionate followers of Christ.

Blast from the past

2009-12-19T11:19:00.002-06:00

Found these toys at Target the other day. Fisher Price is bringing back some classic toys. Their slogan is "classics from yesterday - for kids of today!" When I saw these I was swept back to my childhood playing with my brother.

Third Coast Clay

2009-12-17T06:45:00.002-06:00

Ever wanted to make your own pottery? There are several places around that you can paint your own pottery piece and they will fire it for you. I have been here a couple of times and its fun and easy.

Season's Greetings

2009-12-16T07:54:00.002-06:00

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Rushing the Holiday

2009-12-15T06:46:00.002-06:00

It's 10 days until Christmas and the Valentine's Day decorations are already out. And the Christmas decorations are on sale. Talking about rushing the holiday!

Favorite Ornament

2009-12-14T08:37:00.002-06:00

This has got to be my favorite Christmas ornament. It is a crocheted wishbone made by one of my family members a long time ago. Not only is it very creative to use a wishbone, but who has the time? Notice the little upside down hat in the middle.

Grace Cumberland

2009-12-13T09:49:00.002-06:00

Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church is on Lewisburg Avenue.

Lipton Lights

2009-12-12T06:01:00.001-06:00

Okay, this is a terrible picture, but the lights are amazing. The lights at this house are synchronized to four songs and advertisements. The house is off Liberty Pike at Mack Hatcher. Check out the video at liptonlights.com This is the second year they have put on this show with over 80,000 lights and 1.5 miles of electrical cords.

Friday Night Out - Pie in the Sky

2009-12-11T07:56:00.002-06:00

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.

Dogs on Parade

2009-12-10T06:35:00.002-06:00

There is always lots of dogs downtown. So, naturally, there would be some in the parade. Love the shoes on the one walking in the parade.

Mary Poppins

2009-12-09T06:36:00.002-06:00

Mary Poppins and her crew of chimney sweeps was at the parade. This float was for a chimney cleaning service. I thought this was a great idea.

Canoe Ride

2009-12-08T06:33:00.002-06:00

Taking a canoe ride downtown during the parade.

Polite Request

2009-12-07T06:49:00.003-06:00

Saturday was the Franklin Christmas Parade and the biggest draw for the kids is the candy that is thrown from the floats. I love this little girls winter outfit. And she was being so polite in her way of asking for candy.

Bench

2009-12-05T06:00:00.001-06:00

This bench sits in someone's yard. Decorative and functional? Maybe not too comfortable.

Friday Night Out - Chick Fil-A

2009-12-04T06:36:00.003-06:00

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.

It's Cold

2009-12-03T06:37:00.002-06:00

I kept wondering this weekend when it was going to get really cold as I was putting up the short sleeves shirts that my boys were still wearing. Well, I woke up Monday morning to our first hard freeze and now its been cold all week. Be careful what you wish for (or bring up, in my case).

Sidekick

2009-12-02T06:22:00.003-06:00

One of the reenactors with his helpful sidekick.

10,000 Luminaries

2009-12-01T06:31:00.003-06:00

10,000 Luminaries were placed on the battlefield this weekend to commemorate the Battle of Franklin. This number was to represent those that were killed, wounded, captured, or missing the day of the Battle of Franklin.

Harpeth Community Church

2009-11-29T12:27:00.002-06:00

This is one of the new buildings for Harpeth Community Church. They are always having great seminars and workshops. And they now have a Friday night church service.

Christmas Shopping

2009-11-28T06:00:00.001-06:00

Now that Thanksgiving is over, we can concentrate on Christmas and that means shopping. The Factory is a great place for unique gifts.

Friday Night Out - HRH Dumplins

2009-11-27T10:34:00.002-06:00

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.

Happy Turkey Day

2009-11-26T00:01:00.002-06:00

Hopefully, this momma turkey and her two babies are still safe today. I hope that you and your family have a restful and joyful Thanksgiving. I am thankful for all your comments this year about my humble pictures from a town that I love and appreciate.

Visitor Center

2009-11-25T08:52:00.003-06:00

Stop by here for all your brochures and information for Franklin and Williamson County. In 1839 the building was built for Dr McPhail's medical practice. It has been used by another doctor and then a Union headquarters during the Civil War.

Old Train

2009-11-24T08:00:00.002-06:00

An old train outside the train depot which is now PD's.

Harmony Home

2009-11-23T08:34:00.003-06:00

Harmony Home is a shop on 2nd Avenue downtown with a collection of unique home furnishings and gifts. They have a wide selection of custom upholstery furniture and will even come out and decorate your home.

Parish Prebyterian

2009-11-22T08:37:00.002-06:00

Parish Prebyterian Church is on Third Avenue, downtown.

Downtown Square

2009-11-21T07:38:00.001-06:00

View of downtown buildings around the square.

Friday Night Out - Franklin Mercantile Deli

2009-11-20T16:28:00.003-06:00

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.

Sweet and Sassy

2009-11-19T07:58:00.003-06:00

So, I walked into Sweet and Sassy to get the silly bandz that my son was DYING for. The boys would not get out of the car. I didn't understand until I walked in the door and my jaw dropped. I have never been in this store since I have boys, but little did I realize what a wonderland for girls this was. It was packed with girly stuff. These party girls were ready for their runway debut. Yes, runway - a lighted disco type runway for little girls to strut. Their hair was curled, twisted, and sprayed. Maybe their was makeup. The salesgirl actually tried to tell me they have boy services. Yeah, right, sorry my boys aren't coming.

Big White House

2009-11-18T08:29:00.002-06:00

Big white house out Hwy 96

Wee Little Door

2009-11-17T06:43:00.002-06:00

There's a wee little door for the young ones to enter.

Yellow Chairs

2009-11-16T06:51:00.002-06:00

Yellow chairs and more for sale at the Bagbey House Antique store on 2nd Avenue.

Silly Bandz Craze

2009-11-14T06:00:00.001-06:00

Have you heard about the new Silly Bandz craze? It has hit here big time. They are rubber bands shaped like animals, stars, dinosaurs, or other items. Kids wear them on their wrist and trade them. Just like beanie babies, Pokemon cards, or pet rocks I guess there will always be a new thing to come along and drive us nuts searching and collecting. They aren't as hard to find as Tickle Me Elmo. (remember, that one). And they aren't as expensive as add-a-bead necklaces (had those). And just like the other crazes they won't be around long.

Friday Night Out - 108 Grille

2009-11-13T06:54:00.002-06:00

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.

Amazing colors

2009-11-12T06:54:00.002-06:00

The amazing colors of fall against a gorgeous blue sky.

Carter House - main house

2009-11-11T06:32:00.003-06:00

This is the front of the Carter House. There is a two room basement which is where the family and friends stayed during the bloody five hour battle of the Civil War. Can you imagine sitting in a dark, dirt floor room while the house and property are being stormed by gunfire and cannons? As soon as the battle was over, the front rooms were used as a hospital right above the basement. The tour guide was very gruesome to explain how the blood ran down into the basement, and the amputations of the soldiers piled up at the window by the basement.

War Wounds

2009-11-10T06:58:00.003-06:00

This is the back of the field office at the Carter House property. The holes are from bullets received during the Civil War. This is said to be the most damaged building still standing from the Civil War. There are over 1,000 bullet holes on the property. There is also holes from cannons used that day.