Franklin Simpson Tourism

11/11/2025

11/07/2025

Simpson County Tourism Commission received two Bronze Traverse Awards on Nov 6 at the Kentucky Tourism Industry Association annual gala. The awards were for the Sandford Duncan Inn documentary Duels, Stagecoaches and the Triangle Jog and a joint campaign with five other commissions - Horses, Horsepower and Hollers! We are very excited to be recognized for these projects!

11/07/2025

Big thank you to our local restaurant for caring about the community!

Due to government shutdown causing SNAP benefits to be suspended, we will be doing our part to help our community.

FREE KID'S MEALS will be available for families impacted by the loss of benefits - continuing until SNAP benefits are restored.

4 MEALS TO CHOOSE FROM:
Taco, rice & beans
Enchilada, rice & beans
Burrito, rice & beans
Chicken Nuggets & Fries

Child must be present
One meal per child (12 under) per visit�Must present EBT card with parent
(Dine in only) Please notify waiter or Manager before ordering. Thank you 🙏

11/06/2025

Be sure to check out all of the creative hay bales on the trail!

A driving map of entries in the 2025 Simpson County Hay Bale decorating contest.Have fun exploring!

11/05/2025

Big news for our Franklin-Simpson Parks and Recreation!

We’ve branched out!

We’re thrilled to announce that Jim Roberts Community Park is now a Level I Accredited Arboretum with ArbNet!

From majestic oaks to blooming dogwoods, our trees are officially part of a recognized collection that supports learning, conservation, and natural beauty.

We’re just getting started—come grow with us!

Photo credit: Zach Vincent (EELCorps Member)

11/03/2025

Cheers to our newest restaurant in town! Stop by and give them a try!

11/01/2025

Pretty awesome of Steve-O! Tha k you for loving our Simpson County Animal Shelter and our animals❤️

Meet my new rescue, Lela! In honor of this month being “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month”, I’m doing a free meet & greet for every single person who shows up to Simpson County Animal Shelter in Franklin, Kentucky this Saturday at 2pm. I will also be personally paying for the adoption fees of every person who chooses to adopt an animal while I’m there (there will be plenty of time to spend with all of the animals). It’s so important to get homes for the wonderful dogs and cats they have there, let’s make it happen, I’ll see you guys on Saturday! The address is:

2194 Kenneth Utley Drive, Franklin, KY 42134

10/28/2025

Happy Birthday to Annie!

Happy Birthday to Franklin, Kentucky's, Annie Potts.
Annie was a cheerleader for the FS Wildcats in high school, and graduated in 1970. She made her big screen debut in 1978, opposite Mark Hamill in Corvette Summer. She went on to star in several movies, as well as tv shows. Designing Women, Ghostbusters, Pretty in Pink, Jumping Jack Flash, Toy Story, Young Sheldon, and a slew of others.

10/28/2025

Thank you to all who voted and participated in the Simpson County Hay Bale Trail!

10/25/2025

10/25/2025

Change of traffic pattern for park events tomorrow:

It's going to be a great day at Jim Roberts Community Park on Saturday the 25th.

The free FFA Antique Tractor Pull begins at 11:30. Participants should enter the park at the main entrance and follow the green arrows. Spectators should use the back entry (orange arrows). Gates (marked in red) will be closed to through traffic for safety purposes.

Jack O Lantern Jamboree will begin at 6:30 pm at the BPW Shelter/Stage area (marked in blue). This is a FREE event with a movie (Monster House) and fire pits for s'mores. FSHS 2026 Project Graduation will be on site. Bring a chair and/or blanket.