146. Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee: Where The Preservation of Land and History Revive a Cultural Hub

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With rolling hills, historic turn-of-the-century buildings, working farms, and front porches with rocking chairs, welcome to Leiper’s Fork, a small rural village in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Preservationist Aubrey Preston shares how he stumbled on this rural community in the early ’90s and helped launch one of Tennessee's first land preservation campaigns.

Hear about the sense of belonging and creativity that makes this place so special, plus fun things to do in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, and how it became a cultural and musical hub welcoming thousands of cultural tourists every year.

This episode is made in partnership with Visit Franklin, the sponsor of this episode, where you can access resources and travel guides for planning an unforgettable getaway to Franklin, Tennessee, and greater Williamson County.

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