Art Room

(3 reviews)

2.4 mi

I just received my ruby earrings today and I was blown away with how beautiful they were. 3 ct…read moretotal weight in a stud setting. They did a fantastic job cutting and setting, and it was reasonably priced! We dropped off our rubies after mining them at Sheffield Mine in Franklin while we were vacationing in the Smoky Mountains. My boys each found a "honker" but they didn't want to part with them yet. Memories to last a lifetime! Now I have a sentimental, beautiful piece of jewelry to pass down one day.

Great selection of seed beads and crystals for a smaller shop. Nice selection of Druzy and…read morelabradorite cabs. Open every day during the summer and Emma teaches classes on Wednesdays through Saturdays. Very personable and pleasant shop. She is associated with the Sheffield mine (ruby and sapphire, un"salted"- one of the few natural mines in the area) and her husband will cut and set stones found in the mine for reasonable prices (we're going mining tomorrow!!!).

Nc Mountain Made

Wonderful shop in downtown Franklin. It's well worth your time to stop by and spend 20 minutes or…read moremore looking through the wonderful handmade and vintage treasures on the two levels of this store. I could've easily walked away with a quilt that I fell in love with at first sight...but, alas, I had no room for it in my luggage. Sure wish the store had a website! I'm still thinking about that quilt....

I've been here 7 years in a row. Great little store on Main St. Their little "junk" room downstairs…read morein the back is a lot of fun to shop! Some sweet treasures there. The rest of the store has some beautiful items as well. The owner does some beautiful paintings on the old crocks and jugs.

Franklin Flea & Craft Market

It has changed hands and now called Highlands Road Market, the new owners has got new vendors now,…read moresell crafts, have a bakery, and more, no longer looks junky.

Franklin Picture Framing

4.5 mi

I'm a professional photographer and I print my own images, but that's where my skillset buck stops…read more I only trust my final mounting and presentation needs to craftspeople that are quality and detail oriented. Jeff Norman of FPF is one of those trustworthy people. Just walk into the showroom and you know you're going to get nothing but top-notch work. I'm a traditional black frame and white mat kind of guy, but Jeff does some of the most creative framing projects I've ever seen, even compared to my previous locale, Los Angeles, CA. He's an incredible resource to have in a rural location.

From the owner: "The Affordable Custom Framer"…read more Franklin Picture Framing is well known for offering the highest level of skill, selection, quality, and reasonable pricing in custom picture framing. One of the owners, a professional framer for over 20 years, is the only Certified Picture Framer (CPF) in the WNC mountains. This is an accomplishment that is bestowed upon only the most exceptional professional framers in the business. We offer literally thousands of frame, mat and glass samples to choose from in our showroom. Our computerized mat cutter allows us to achieve the highest levels of perfection and creativity possible. Other services include frame and photo repair and restoration. For artist, we offer scanning and fine art printing of original artwork. printed on paper or canvas.

Birthday boy's gift wrapping and ribbon from a present.

Owner/framer Jeff Norman

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Military Shadowbox

Memory Glass Art by Laura

0.9 mi

One of my favorite vendors from the festival of little hills!…read more Beautiful art! I could have bought so many pieces but I behaved! I will now look for her every year! Staff was so nice! Could not say enough good things about

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Display of Art

Sew Creative

0.7 mi

Very helpful and knowledgeable owners. Location is easy to…read morefind, and the inventory is huge, if somewhat dated. In these times, that's easy to understand. They value their craft and have on display a history of the sewing machine that is fascinating in itself. A hidden gem, this place.

A Stitch in Time

1.5 mi

I am giving this store a five partly because of the person who rated it based on the fact that it…read moretook over her sub shop. That is not fair to the owner of this shop. If someone is looking for a quilt shop and sees a one star rating and doesn't read the review, they probably will not go to the shop. And obviously not enough people thought highly of the sub shop or it would still be open. Besides food lasts a few hours while a quilt can last for generations and pass down family history. I haven't been to the actual shop, but I certainly like their online shopping. They have a good selection of Kaffe Fassett fabrics - one of my favorites - as well Moda, and other good brands of quilt fabric.

Bourbon & Bacon

0.6 mi

The location is easy to access. Even if you're traveling, it's just off 23/64, on Highlands Road…read more We were looking for a file box with a handle, and we did find - and buy - that, but they have lots of other office supplies. If you're looking for an essential item for your business or home office, stop by Franklin Office.

From the owner: Bourbon & Bacon is a locally owned office supply store and creative boutique in Franklin, NC,…read moreproudly serving Macon County for over 20 years. Formerly known as Franklin Office Supply, we continue to provide trusted service with a fresh name and updated look. We offer a wide selection of office supplies, custom printing services, graphic design, stationery, and art supplies for businesses, students, organizations, and creatives. From everyday office essentials and professional printing to custom designs, invitations, and specialty paper goods, our knowledgeable team is here to help. As a local small business, we pride ourselves on friendly customer service, quality products, and supporting our community. Whether you need business printing, design services, or unique office and gift items, Bourbon & Bacon is your go-to office boutique in Franklin, North Carolina.

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A Novel Escape

4.3

(7 reviews)

0.0 mi

A charming and spacious bookstore in downtown Franklin! They had a book on display explaining the…read morehistory of the store and I appreciated learning more about the owner and the area. She definitely had a vision and it was cool to see it become a reality! The store covers all genres and has a nice selection of book themed gifts as well.

Sooo cute and has chairs to sit and a dog to pet. Very cozy place. Also has a kids sectionread more

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Books Unlimited

How can you resist a book store with a cat like Nancy who greets you at the door and asks for pets?…read moreYou can't, you simply can't. I love book stores and Books Unlimited was perfection. A combination of New and used books, they have everything you could want. From the top new releases to gently used/loved books that need a new home. The hubs and I spent a good hour perusing the stacks and when we left, we carried out treasures out happily with another scratch on the head to the pretty girl as thanks.

Popped in for the first time since moving to the area and fell in love. The ambience is fantastic…read moreand the owner is incredibly friendly. They have an excellent selections new books and an impressive selection of "previously loved books" as well. Lots of cute decorations and cozy chairs. The kid section is adorable with a chalk drawing table and large checkerboard. I highly recommend this business!

Pay more for credit card.

Critical Race Theory!

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Bryant's Antique Mall

This store in huge, right on Main St. It has an upstairs and a downstairs, lots of vendors, lots…read moreof choices, lots to look at. Great antique store.

First of all, I've been coming to Franklin since I was 5 years old and I'm 69. I've watched this…read moretown go through good times and bad. One of the things I love is the downtown area, so quaint. Not much has changed on the outside but what used to be department stores are now being repurposed and that's Bryant's Antique Mall has done. Three floors of, well, a little bit of everything. Nice antiques, nostalgia from all eras, lots of glassware, some cool furniture, old farm equipment, books, old cameras, just a nice blend. Pricing is set by the individuals who rent the booths so you might find the same thing in several booths at different prices so it pays to look around. All 3 floors are full and nicely arranged with plenty of room to walk around in so plan to be there for while if you want to see everything. The upstairs even has a discount area with all items marked down. It's a really cool building but no public restrooms so if go you might want to stop by the Public Restrooms which are only about a 2 minute walk from Bryant's. They have a sign when you walk in the door with directions. There were 2 gentlemen there on my last visit that were helpful and will answer your questions and help you load larger items you purpose. It's a very cool store so check it out!

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Nestfeathers

Driven past here many times but this was the first time I was able to stop during store hours…read more They have a myriad of items from collectibles to furniture (including outdoor furniture). This is one of the few such shops that I have visited that truly has a great balance between contents; not too much of any one type of item but enough of all items. I found their prices to be reasonable and their merchandise to be in good condition. The store itself is arranged well and is not cluttered. There are 3 floors and I didn't see an elevator so fyi on that. I read the other reviews and I will say that when I entered the shop, the gentleman in the front did not address me or even look up for that matter. I did greet him but he did not respond nor did he acknowledge my presence. Instead of jumping to a negative conclusion, I assumed that perhaps he couldn't hear well and went about my shopping. There was a lady in the store as well who was working on a piece of furniture. She seemed kind and she and I exchanged pleasantries. The only note I would make about a shopkeeper failing to acknowledge and make a shopper feel welcome is that it truly does make it less likely that the shopper will ask questions; especially if they are on the fence about an item. Such was the case for me today. However, it didn't effect my opinion of the shop overall and it will not keep me from coming back. Other notable points: wide range of items from vintage to what appeared to be newer items in the Chippy Cottage section. Good selection of vintage/antique tools, primitive furnishings, dinnerware, lighting, unique pieces, ironwork, collectible glassware, and so much more. This is most definitely a place you should visit if you are looking for well selected, well kempt, and reasonably priced vintage and primitive finds. Like I said, I will be back!

This antiques store has several floors and interesting finds. Our visit was in July and it was…read morequite hot, no A/C, just fans. All in all, it is a nice store.