A Guide to the Factory in Franklin,TN
A Guide to the Factory in Franklin,TN
A Guide to the Factory in Franklin,TN Bullit in 1929, the Factory
has lots of fun things to do and see! The many restaurants, shops, art galleries found at the Factory makes it a great place to have fun for tourists and locals alike. In fact, there's so many fun things to do at the Factory that you'd have to spend more than just a day exploring to find out what there is to do here!
Furthermore, the Factory's unique history in Middle Tennessee makes it one of the regions leading landmarks. As result, patrons learn something about Middle Tennessee's history in the early to middle 20th century.
Here is a guide to the Factory in Franklin that can help tourists and locals find out more about this fun place. It include information on the Factory's history, restraunts, shops, and events that call the Factory home. It also includes information about how to book an event at this exciting venue.
A brief history of the Factory:
According to the Factory's official website, the building now known as the Factory was originally bullit in 1929 as a manufacturing space and has been the home of such Tennessee institutions such as Magic Chef and Jamison Bedding. Since its recent renovation in the mid to late 2000's, the Factory has experienced a magical transformation into a shopping and dining space that still retains its late 1920's feel.
The Factory's restaurants are a mix of the old and the new.
The Factory is home to an eclectic mix of restaurants that serves everything from traditional fare to more modern cuisine. As a result, patrons will enjoy eating at the Factory's restaurants.
Here are a couple of restraunts that call the Factory home:
The Saffire Restaurant (615)-599-4995.
Open: Tuesday-Sunday 11 AM-3PM for lunch; 5 PM-9 PM for dinner.
Nestled deep within The Factory at Franklin, the chefs at Saffire begin stoking the coals early in the day, well before any guests ever arrive. These Tennessee Hickory coals radiate from within the hand-built smoker and cast iron grill of Saffire's exposed kitchen.
Locally grown produce and indigenous flavors combine with exotic ingredients, deliciously tender meats, "The Best Seafood in Nashville," and phenomenal array of wines and libations to create a menu that is uniquely Saffire. A truly welcoming and competent staff further distinguishes your experience at Saffire from anywhere else around.
Locally and nationally acclaimed, Saffire is a neighborhood restaurant with a big city feel. It's a sought-after destination for both locals and visitors who know it is well worth the trip outside of Nashville to experience everything that only Saffire can provide. Wonderful creative cuisine and spectacular wine, welcoming surroundings and attentive service; this is Saffire.
The Stoveworks Restraunt (615)-791-6065.
Open: Sunday-Friday 11 AM-2 PM; Saturdays 11 AM- 4 PM.
Visit Stoveworks and enjoy delicious and authentic Southern cooking served with down home style in a historic setting. They serve lunch Sundays through Fridays from 11am to 2pm and are open Saturdays from 11am to 2:30pm.
Stoveworks offers fine food, superb staff, and full bar service, and they are available to handle any of your special events. Stoveworks has private rooms available at no charge for any occasion including wedding receptions, bridal or baby showers, rehearsal dinners, anniversary, birthday or holiday parties, corporate events, business breakfasts, fundraisers and workshops or seminars.
They also prepare great box lunches or buffets for office luncheons, picnics or tailgate parties.
Shopping at the Factory is fun!
The Factory is also the home to a fantastic mix of antique stores, home decor stores, jewellery shops, clothing stores and much, much more. As a result, shoppers will enjoy a unique shopping experience in a late 1920's style setting.
To see what we mean, here is some information about two of the merchants that call the Factory home.
Antiques at the Factory (615)-591-4612.
Open: Monday-Saturday 10 AM-5:30 PM, Sunday's 1 PM-5 PM.
Located in Building 3, tourists and locals who are searching for an interesting mix of art, antiques, jewelry and more need not look elsewhere to satisfy their needs and wants. Owners Chuck and Sheri Gordon have worked hard to create a friendly environment that invites patrons to have fun exploring a diverse mix of items. Furthermore, their prices on their merchandise can't be beaten by other area merchants. What more could you ask for?!
Little Cottage Toys (615)-595-7874.
Open: Monday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM, Friday-Saturday 10 AM-6 PM, Sunday's 1 PM.
Located in Building 11, Ruth Hickman's wonderful world of stuffed animals, dress-up dolls and accessories is sure to please kids and adults alike.
Events at the Factory:
The Factory is also home to an ever changing mix of private events and events that are open to the public. For example, on the first Friday of each month, visitors are treated to live music and other events. There's also a weekend farmer's market and a flea market held every weekend that will surely make a Saturday morning lots of fun.
Finally , the Factory also hosts private lunchons, private meetings and much more. To book your next event at the Factory, call Tami Pryce at 615-791-1777 for more details.
