Poncho and Lefty love the backroads, and it was on some very backroads that the pair found themselves arriving in Leiper’s Fork, TN. Leiper’s Fork is outside of Franklin, which is outside of Nashville, and Poncho and Lefty felt like they were way outside of anywhere by the time they saw the Leiper’s Fork historic district sign at the edge of town.
The drive to Leiper’s Fork took Poncho and Lefty through picturesque Tennessee countryside. There were hay fields, stone fences, rolling hills and plenty of beauty to be seen along the way.
Leiper’s Fork may be off the beaten path, but it is certainly not undiscovered. A newspaper clipping in the window of one of the stores recorded a visit to the small town from England’s Prince William. Still, despite a well-known reputation, the town seems small, quiet, and even forgotten – just the sort of place that Poncho and Lefty enjoy.
There are several unique shops worth poking your heads into. One offered an extensive collection of architectural antiques: mantels, doors, windows, and hardware all looking for a new home in an old home. This was right up Poncho’s historic preservation alley, although she did find herself a bit saddened by the thought of the loss of the wonderful homes that these treasures must have originated from.
There are also art galleries, furniture shops, and a grocery store to be explored.
One highlight of the town was the Lawn Chair Theatre. Poncho and Lefty were not lucky enough to catch a show at the open air stage at the foot of a grassy green lawn. Still after looking over the unique line-up of regional entertainment (many with a flare of the local heritage) they plan to fit the Lawn Chair Theatre into their travel schedule the next time around.
http://www.leipersforkvillage.com/
(615) 972-2708
