Memorial Day Weekend – Franklin, NC
The unofficial start of summer is upon us. Memorial Day weekend is the first days of the year that is just getting warm enough to get out and truly start enjoying the spoils of summer. Longer days and...
View Article4th of July Fireworks in the Park
Get ready for a spectacular 4th of July as the Franklin Chamber of Commerce finalizes plans for one of the largest annual Independence Day celebration in Western North Carolina. The 4th of July...
View ArticleTake A Drive on our Waterfall Highway
The new year has settled in and the first week of January has come and gone. We have had a pretty volatile few weeks of weather here in Franklin and do believe that old man Winter has finally come to...
View ArticleFranklin, NC Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet
The Franklin Chamber of Commerce held it’s Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on Thursday, January 28th, 2016 in Tartan Hall in downtown Franklin. Each year the Franklin Chamber of Commerce...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons to Visit Franklin, NC – Top Town 2015
For decades, Franklin has been known as the “Gem capital of the World”, which has been a duly earned title, hosting numerous precious gem and mineral mines, fine jewelry stores, as well as a host of...
View ArticleCongratulations Cherokee Ruby Mine!
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire mine celebrate being named to the International Gem Society’s Top Ten Places to mine in the U.S. You can sluice through rocks and dirt with a screen and look for precious...
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Boots & Bling 2016
Boots & Bling 2016 sponsored by the Zonta Club of Franklin, NC will be held on August 27 at 6:30 pm at the Bloemsma Barn. This is fundraising event for R.E.A.C.H. of Macon & Jackson counties....
View ArticleFranklin’s Annual Christmas Parade
Franklin’s Annual Christmas Parade The Sunday after Thanksgiving holds a long standing tradition here in Franklin, one that will thankfully carry on this year. Franklin’s Annual Christmas Parade will...
View ArticleMuch Needed Rainfall
After months without any significant rainfall in the area, two storm systems blew through Western North Carolina, giving the drought stricken region much needed rain. It has been an historically dry...
View ArticleMembership Has Many Benefits
The month of July is Independent Retailer Month, and a majority of our member businesses are just that, independent retailers. Being a member of the FACC is more than just putting your business’ name...
View ArticleThe Perfect Time to Explore
Nestled in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains in western North Carolina, Franklin is quickly becoming a favorite destination for folks looking to reconnect with small town life, to slow down...
View ArticleFranklin’s 2017 Christmas Parade – A Season For Giving
The Sunday after Thanksgiving holds a long standing tradition here in Franklin, one that will thankfully carry on this year. Franklin’s 2017 Christmas Parade will be held as planned on Sunday November...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
The year 2017 has been an incredible journey for the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce Staff, Volunteers, Board Members, and most importantly, our members! From the relocation from the Porter Street...
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