Arrington Vineyards provides a wine country experience complete with award-winning wines, wine tastings in the rustic tasting lodge and "Music in the Vines" - free live music on the weekends - all set among the picturesque rolling countryside of Williamson County. Owned by country music artist Kix Brooks, winemaker Kip Summers, and entrepreneur John Russell, Arrington Vineyards has indeed become Franklin’s wine country. Choose from 18 award-winning reds, whites and dessert wines. Outdoor bistro and picnic tables are available for picnicking, or you are welcome to bring your blankets and camping chairs to enjoy Arrington Vineyard's beautiful 75 acres. You can purchase wine, gourmet chocolates, cheese, crackers and sausage in the tasting lodge.

Spring, summer and fall, Lucky Ladd’s –Tennessee’s largest petting farm and fun park is brimming with fun activities and outdoor adventures for kids and adults alike. This award-winning family attraction features a petting zoo with farm and exotic animals, wildlife exhibits, a unique playground, huge mega slides, and a variety of farm-style rides like ponies, barrel train and wagon rides. Visitors can cool off in water activities at the splash pad and bubble blast pool, discover fool’s gold at the gem mine, bounce on a giant jumping pad - just to name a few of the fun things to do at the farm. Each season brings new activities and festivals from easter egg hunts, picking strawberries, taking photos in fields of tulips or sunflowers, and a mind-bending corn maze and pumpkin patch. Located only 45 minutes from downtown Nashville, visitors love shopping at the Lucky Ladd’s homegrown country store stocked full of delightful jams, relishes, fresh kettle corn, baked goods, clever farm toys and souvenirs. On-site concessions and farm market make this a welcoming stop even for a short visit.

After 30 years of hobby winemaking, Tom Brown turned his dream into a vision. Beans Creek Winery opened in October of 2004 with the help of family and friends. Soon after opening, Tom's son Josh began learning the trade from his dad and is now the winemaker. We have a wide range of award-winning wines, from dry to sweet and everything in between. We are most proud of our port style, Apropos.

The Frist Art Museum is a family-friendly, world-class art museum located in downtown Nashville. It presents an ever-changing schedule of exhibitions from local, regional, national and international sources. The Frist also features the award-winning Martin ArtQuest Gallery with 30 interactive art-making stations; educational programs; and a gift shop full of hand-crafted merchandise -- all surrounded by gorgeous architecture. Facebook facebook.com/FristArtMuseum Instagram instagram.com/FristArtMuseum

Built as a tabernacle in 1892, this Nashville icon is hallowed ground and a lively working venue and attraction today. The Ryman was the third home of the Grand Ole Opry show from 1943 to 1974, celebrating country music on stage with the likes of Loretta Lynn, Minnie Pearl, Marty Robbins, Patsy Cline and Roy Acuff. It’s where bluegrass was born and country became famous. Where Johnny Cash met June Carter, and Hank Williams made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Tour backstage at the “Mother Church of Country Music” and experience the history yourself.