FranklinIs: Where Locals Eat: Restaurant Guide to Franklin & Williamson County

Outside of Franklin and Brentwood, Williamson County’s smaller towns offer a different kind of dining experience, one shaped by close-knit communities, familiar faces, and restaurants that become part of everyday routines. These are places where menus stay consistent, and regulars are recognized. While the number of restaurants may be smaller, the loyalty they inspire is strong.

In Nolensville, Outlanders Southern Chicken and Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint remain two of the most popular stops for comfort food, while Better Days Diner serves classic breakfasts and burgers. For evenings out, The Regal Room (formerly Happenchance Social) adds craft cocktails and small plates in a cozy setting.