Some people say that if you want a small-town vibe, you should head to Franklin, Columbia or another area with a nice town square. While those are indeed nice, there’s a bit of a secluded, off-the-beaten-path feel about the unincorporated area of Leiper’s Fork.

In one main strip of the Williamson County village, you can walk to nearly any spot you’d want — but be warned, the weekends do get busy, and parking is limited. If you can find a cozy Airbnb nearby, it will be worth it. But if you want a more upscale stay, Southall Farm & Inn is just a couple of miles away. I live a 30-minute drive away, so I drove the Natchez Trace Parkway — if you, like me, are fond of a scenic drive, that’s a beautiful way to get there.

On my drive in, I stopped by the Davis General Store , which is on

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