Explore Franklin NC

10/23/2024

Stop by The Appalachia Shoppe, 37 Phillips Street, Franklin, NC before October 31st for scary savings! Everything is 30-50% off!

06/21/2024

There's something for everyone! Antiques, collectibles, art, crafts, and just stuff.

AND The Scavenger Hunt! Visit all 33 booths and get a chance to win a basket of goodies!

Be there or be square!

06/13/2024

Join us on June 22nd for a Community Market. Local artists, craftsfolk, antiquers, and just folks will be displaying their wares up and down Phillips Street. It's truly a Community Market. There is something for everyone!

Thai Spice will have their food truck on hand to satisfy that urge for some great thai food, too.

Join our first every Scavenger Hunt and be entered to win a basket full of goodies donated by our merchants and vendors. It will be filled with $250 worth of great stuff! Don't miss out on the fun.

Got kids? We have chunky chalk! The kids will be showing us their talent by creating art on the street.

Come early and stop in at our two farmers' markets. Stay late and enjoy Pickin' on the Square. A full day of fun!

We hope to see you all there!

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02/19/2024

Stray brought to shelter on 2/18/24 found at intersection of Louisa Chapel Rd and Murphy Rd. Please call 828-349-2106 if this dog belongs to you.

02/17/2024

They are loose on Watauga Rd. Please share

02/09/2024

Don't miss the Appalachian Rainbow Creative Collective market tomorrow, Saturday, February 10th, from 10 - 2 at Downtown Fitness Training , 98 W Palmer St, Franklin.

It's just in time for Valentine's Day. Treat yourself, treat your love, your family, your friends!

12/16/2023

Don't miss this opportunity to buy a gift made in Appalachia at a great price.

12/14/2023

Support Appalachian Animal Rescue Center at this amazing market sponsored by Christine's Home Decor . Saturday December 16th.

08/23/2023

08/02/2023

Dear Readers and Advertisers

I am sorry to inform you that the Macon County News & Shopping Guide after 40 years has stopped publishing. Our last edition was July 27, 2023.
I want to thank all of our readers and advertisers for all of your support over these many years. It was a pleasure doing business with you and I wish you all well.

Owner and Publisher,
Betsey Gooder

07/05/2023

Here is a sneak peek of tomorrows Macon County News paper for July 7, 2023. Pick one up in the morning. Read online, download from the website at (themaconcountynews.com) or from one of our blue boxes or black racks in Macon and Jackson Counties. Need to advertise your business? Got stuff to sell? Need to Hire someone? Give us a call at (828)369-6767 or email [email protected] Office hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

06/15/2023

Check out what’s new this week June 15, 2023. Pick up the newest edition of the Macon County News. Read online, download from the website at (themaconcountynews.com) or from one of our blue boxes or black racks in Macon and Jackson Counties. Need to advertise your business? Got stuff to sell? Need to Hire someone? Give us a call at (828)369-6767 or email [email protected] Office hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

06/03/2023

Franklin High School class of 2023

06/03/2023

Franklin High School Class of 2023

05/25/2023

Check out what’s new this week May 25, 2023. Pick up the newest edition of the Macon County News. Read online, download from the website at (themaconcountynews.com) or from one of our blue boxes or black racks in Macon and Jackson Counties. Need to advertise your business? Got stuff to sell? Need to Hire someone? Give us a call at (828)369-6767 or email [email protected] Office hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

05/18/2023

Check out what’s new this week May 18, 2023. Pick up the newest edition of the Macon County News. Read online, download from the website at (themaconcountynews.com) or from one of our blue boxes or black racks in Macon and Jackson Counties. Need to advertise your business? Got stuff to sell? Need to Hire someone? Give us a call at (828)369-6767 or email [email protected]. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

05/11/2023

Check out what’s new this week May 11, 2023. Pick up the newest edition of the Macon County News. Read online, download from the website at (themaconcountynews.com) or from one of our blue boxes or black wire racks at locations in Macon and Jackson Counties.

05/04/2023

Pick up the newest edition of the Macon County News. Read online, download from the website at (themaconcountynews.com) or from one of our blue boxes around town.