western nc mountains: Living in Franklin North Carolina
- 11/17/15 06:13 AM
Living in Franklin North Carolina Franklin, NC is a small little township in Macon County. It is located in the very Southwest corner of North Carolina within the Nantahala National Forest. Population in the town is 3,898 (2013) and in Macon County it is 33,857 (2013). We have over double the population since 1970. Our secret is out! Living in Franklin, NC is a great place to live and raise a family. We have a abundance of second home residence who stay here in the Spring, Summer and Fall. We are best know as being the Gem Capitol of the World and still have … (2 comments)
Just driving around in the country side of Franklin, NC can be relaxing and calming to me. Most of us are in a hurry to go to work or run an errand when we are in our vehicles. It's nice sometime to take a different way to work and take in the beauty of Mother Nature. Macon County North Carolina has some of the most beautiful scenery's in the East. The Great Smoky Mountains just took my breath away the first time I came up here from Fl 22 years ago on our honeymoon. … (11 comments)
western nc mountains: Custom Home for Sale 165 Whisper Drive in Whispers Mountain Franklin, NC ~ New listings in Macon County
- 04/26/11 02:40 PM
Custom Home for Sale 165 Whisper Drive in Whispers Mountain Franklin, NC ~ New listings in Macon County This is one of my brand New Listings in Franklin, NC in the Lower Burningtown area in Macon County. Just a short scenic drive from the quaint town of Franklin. Very private and peaceful from all the hustle and bustle of the city life. Come enjoy the mountain views in Western NC and relax your mind, body and renew your spirit. This is mountain living at its best. Perfect for a vacation home or year round.
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western nc mountains: Does it snow in Franklin, NC?
- 12/26/10 07:01 AM
Does it snow in Franklin, NC? The answer is YES it does snow in Franklin, NC. When I first moved here to Franklin, NC the year was 1993 and most folks around here remember that because it was the Blizzard of "93". It was exactly two weeks after the snow storm our moving truck came to the mountains of Western NC - Macon County. The snow was all gone by April 9th, it was wet, cold and windy that day. I won't forget it becasue I had just turned 30 and Mom turned 60 and it was her birthday the day we arrived. … (7 comments)
western nc mountains: Wildlife in the neighborhood of Clarks Chapel, Franklin, NC
- 03/01/10 07:53 AM
Wildlife in the neighborhood of Clarks Chapel, Franklin, NC Last Saturday night I was going out and saw three sets of deer on the way to town. I think they know when hunting season is over. I love watching them. These pictures were taken Friday morning on my out of the driveway. When they saw me, they all started running toward me. It was the strangest thing. I told them if they could just wait until I got my camara out I would feature them on Active Rain... :O)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I don't know how many wild Turkey there … (3 comments)
Living in Franklin North Carolina
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