Country Boy Restaurant

I’m from the north east and had my first trip to the CB and couldn’t have been happier. The breakfast options all sounded so good that I wanted everything. I loved it so much I even bought a tee shirt! I will go back every time I’m in Leipers Fork.‎
- William

Country Boy Restaurant in Leipers Fork, TN has had a beautiful facelift, new ownership. The environment is fresh and fun. The colors of the restaurant are now Chocolate Brown and Red with fresh flowers on each table and friendly wait staff. The food is also delicious. During my last visit I ordered the soup of the day, Tomato Basil Soup, and it was the best I’ve ever had! I highly recommend Country Boy!‎
- Camille

Heritage Foundation honors Historic Courthouse restoration with top Preservation Award

By wherald

Restoration of the historic Williamson County Courthouse on the Public Square is the recipient of top honors of the 20 renovations and new construction projects of the past year recognized by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County in its annual preservation awards.

The Courthouse and 19 other projects were honored, and new board members were elected, at the 43rd annual meeting of The Heritage Foundation Thursday, May 20, at the Factory at Franklin.

“We recognized 20 projects completed over the past year that complement the historic character of Franklin and Williamson County,” said Heritage Foundation President David Garrett. “The list of winners includes everything from new bank construction to country feed mills and diners. Several public works projects were recognized, culminating with the top award for restoration and remodeling of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, which ensures that this pre-Civil War landmark will be preserved for future generations.”

Judges noted that the courthouse project is an outstanding example of the benefits of maintaining the downtown’s architectural and civil anchors. As one of only six remaining antebellum courthouses from Tennessee’s 95 counties, this iconic building is crucial to retaining historic downtown Franklin’s economic viability and vitality. Because of its history and prominence, Williamson County has taken careful measures to restore and protect this building. In addition to sensitive exterior renovations to the foundation, walls, and overall structure, the restoration included preserving the terrazzo flooring, refurbishing the historic courtroom’s benches and jury box, repairing millwork and crown molding, and preserving the wrought-iron fence and landscaping.

In other awards, President David Garrett presented the President’s Volunteer Award for outstanding service to Denny Kohan and Bob Rudman.

Other properties receiving preservation awards were:

Residential Rehabilitation Pre-1900

Givens House

204 Franklin Road

Owners: Brenda & Richard Ammons

Contractor: Bill Powell

Residential Rehabilitation Pre-1900

The Hearn-McNeely Home

901 W. Main St.

Owners: Sharon & John McNeely

Contractor: The Hughes Group

Residential Rehabilitation Post-1900

The House at Ninth & Natchez

Owner: Kathy & Ralph Drury

Contractor: Jay Luna / Luna Construction

Residential Rehabilitation Post-1900

The Dooley Home

213 Franklin Road

Owner: Billie & Ronald Dooley

Contractor: Bill Powell

Residential Rehabilitation Post-1900

The Adgent-Jewell Home

Betsy Jewell Adgent & Tim Adgent

Contractor: Caldwell Builders Architect: Bryant Home Designs

With recognition to Mike Hayes, David Gatlin, Wayne Murphy & Bubba Morton

Residential Rehabilitation Post-1900

Green-Egan Home

372 Ninth Ave. N.

Owners: Jack Green and Tambree Egan

New Residential Construction

Hinson Residence

913 Evans St.

Owner: Kathy & Pitts Hinson

Contractor: Alex Gregg Construction, Architect: Preston Shea Design

New Residential Construction

Murphy Residence 915 Evans St.

Owner: Sally & Todd Murphy

Contractor: Alex Gregg Construction, Architect: Preston Shea Design

New Residential Construction

Harvey Residence 1001 Evans St.

Owner: Julie & Rick Harvey

Contractor: Brian Hughes, Architect: Preston Shea Design

Commercial Rehabilitation Pre-1900

Nolensville Feedmill an Amish Country Market

7280 Nolensville Road, Nolensville

Darin & Cynthia Scheff

Commercial Rehabilitation Post-1900

Country Boy Restaurant

4141 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper’s Fork

Owner: Shannon & Charlie Martin

Commercial Rehabilitation Post-1900

Nina’s Diner

5468 Old Highway 96

Owner: Gene & Penny Vernon

Commercial Rehabilitation Post-1900

Moonshine Hill

5456 Old Highway 96, Leiper’s Fork

Ann Johnson

New Commercial Construction

Franklin Synergy Bank

722 Columbia Ave.

New Commercial Construction

The Fleming Center at Carnton

Pre-1900 Institutional

St. Philip Catholic Church – Old Chapel (1871)

Contractor: American Constructors, Inc.,

Project Manager: Joe Braden & Superintendent: Wayne Malone

New Institutional Construction

The City of Franklin

Streetscape

New Institutional Construction

The City of Franklin Police Headquarters

Architect: James Kennon Architects

New Institutional Construction

St. Andrew Lutheran Church

908 Murfreesboro Road

Contractor: Baird Dixon

Architect: Street Dixon Rick Architecture

New Institutional

King’s Chapel

4900 Meadowbrook Blvd, Arrington

Owner: Families of John Powell and William Anton