Journals / Kentucky / Franklin, Kentucky: The Best of Small-Town America

Franklin, Kentucky is the best of small-town America. It sits in the southern part of the state and is SO underrated. In Franklin can be found a charming downtown where Johnny Cash and June Carter were married, the haunted and historic Octagon Hall, the Blackjack Sculpture Park, a LITERAL fork in the road, Dueling Grounds Distillery, U.S. Bike Route 23, scenic water trails, the largest sunflower maze in the state, city parks, Kenny Perry’s Golf Course, the Sanford Duncan Inn, the Mint Gaming Hall, shall we go on? Hit the road ASAP.