Franklin’s best local businesses

The 317 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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317 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants141 places · newest: Culamar, Aug 2
• 02Beauty25 places · newest: Oxana Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping13 places · newest: Boutique MMM, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment21 places · newest: Brentwood Splash Park, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife26 places · newest: O' Be Joyful, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets18 places · newest: Baked in Nashville, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage17 places · newest: Madelow, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: Next Health in Green Hills, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture17 places · newest: Carnton, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden14 places · newest: 2 Danes, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Musicville, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods8 places · newest: Cumberland Transit, Aug 2

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• Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company

  Services

  Retailer stocking food service equipment such as fryers, pizza ovens and freezers.

  708 Dickerson Pike (Nashville) · chefsdeal.com ↗

• Restaurant Depot

  Services

  Members-only chain selling wholesale food, beverages, equipment & supplies for restaurants & bars.

  111 Oldham St (Nashville) · restaurantdepot.com ↗

• Crossroads Cat Café

  Cafes

  Hit Crossroads Cat Café this week for specialty coffee, ice cream, and snacks with front row views of adoptable cats through a big window,…

  1603 Buchanan St #1 (Nashville) · crossroadscampus.org ↗

• GratiDude Ranch

  Parks & Outdoors

  Craving a quick escape close to home this week? GratiDude Ranch in Leipers Fork blends rustic charm with modern style, offering overnight…

  7515 Pewitt Rd · gratiduderanch.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 31

• Music City Cats

  Pets

  Skip the kennel drama, Nashville’s Music City Cats does daily in-home visits just for cats, with playtime, feeding, litter duty, and photo…

  301 29th Ave N (Nashville) · musiccitycats.com ↗

• The Crossings Of Spring Hill

  Other

  Mall featuring chain retailers, a theater, restaurants, and a hotel.

  1001 Crossings Blvd (Spring Hill) · springhillcrossings.com ↗

• The Factory at Franklin

  Other

  Old stove factory, now a hip mall with local boutiques, eateries, events & a weekly farmers' market.

  230 Franklin Rd · factoryatfranklin.com ↗

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