Leiper’s Fork TENNESSEE’S BEST KEPT SECRET If you want a truly unique Tennessee experience, add the charming village of Leiper’s Fork to your bucket list. This come-as-you-are treasure just outside downtown Franklin is a homegrown mix of picturesque surroundings and unique finds, and music permeates it all. While not large - it has a population of only 650 - the village is packed with world-class talent, food, and of course, Southern charm. Here are five things sure to make you fall in love with this quaint village.
THE CREATIVE CLIMATE
MAGAZINE-WORTHY ACCOMMODATIONS
WORLD-CLASS WHISKEY
The prolific creative scene of
Once you fall in love with Leiper’s
Known for their grain-to-glass
Leiper’s Fork is thanks to a quiet,
Fork and the village community
spirits, Leiper’s Fork Distillery
distinguished force of local artists.
of friendly characters, you might
brings the lost history of small-
Galleries such as The Copper Fox,
decide to stay a few days. You’ll
batch whiskey back to Tennessee.
Leiper’s Creek Gallery, and David
find fantastic cottages, houses,
Take a tour, sample local spirits,
Arms draw visitors from around
and more that each feel like you’ve
and take in the beautiful Tennessee
the world. The Fork’s curious mix
walked into the pages of your
countryside from their distillery. You
of swanky yet laid-back charm is
favorite design magazine. From the
can also experience incredible live
contagious and echoes in boutiques
stylings of Holly Williams’ Sweeney
music throughout the year when
like Serenite Maison. There, you can
Cottage to the idyllic offerings of
the distillery is converted into a
settle into the pickin’ corner and
the various Pot N’ Kettle Cottages
listening room for the Still House
strum on more than a few world-
dotting Leiper’s Fork, you’ll find the
Sessions.
famous instruments like many of
vacation accommodations you never
your favorite artists have in that
want to leave behind.
same spot.
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